ENGLISH
OWNER’S MANUAL
AS740
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
www.lgusa.com
P/NO : MFL66990402(1.0)
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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to
avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe
all warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of
bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe
the following precautions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the
designated battery or power supply unit.
Other usage may be dangerous an d will invalidate any approval given to
this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in
an electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a USB
Cable for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your
computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product
to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook
computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT
Use the correct external power source
A product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of
power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local
power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the
product.
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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions
Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns
if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or
service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short
external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a
battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To
reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60°C (140°F),
or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries.
Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations
or reference guide supplied with your product.
Take extra precautions
• Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it
may cause a short circuit.
• Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the
battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.
• The phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF
logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
• Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored,
or one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.
• Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children,
to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor immediately if the
battery is swallowed.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified
with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an
unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion,
leakage or other hazard.
• Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified
with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an
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unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.
• Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to
a service center for inspection.
• If the battery leaks:
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing.
If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with clean water
and seek medical advice.
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes.
If contact occurs, DO NOT rub;
rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as
there is a danger of ignition or explosion.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme
temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or
in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on
a car dashboard, window sill, or behind glass that is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may
damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.
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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or
headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an
aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this
device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most
countries. If you want to use this device when its use is restricted on
board an aircraft, remember to switch to Airplane Mode which turns off
RF functions that could cause interference.
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive
atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on
boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities,
and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where
flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user
should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are
advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or
gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where
blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include
fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage
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facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust, or metal powders.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication
services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In
some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE
• Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel
frame of a building).
• Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as
microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.
• Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories
that do not contain any metal.
• Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate
your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
FUNCTIONS
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction.
The use of this device is prohibited in most hospitals and medical clinics.
If you use any personal medical device(s), consult the manufacturer of
your device(s) to determine if the device(s) are adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining
this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
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Important Health Information and Safety Precautions
HEARING AIDS
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service
provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.
NON-IONIZING RADIATION
Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in
its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety
from interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment,
users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and
for personal safety, it is recommended that no part of the human body
be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the
equipment.
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified
antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of
performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well
as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your
country.
To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to
RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards,
always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the
antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate
at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna
area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and
the battery life.
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Table of Contents
Phone Overview.........................................................................................19
Phone’s Status Icons.................................................................................31
Touchscreen...............................................................................................36
QWERTY Keyboard ..................................................................................38
Onscreen Keyboard.................................................................................. 39
Entering Text.............................................................................................. 39
Working with Menus................................................................................. 47
Locking the Screen...................................................................................53
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Placing and Ending Calls......................................................................... 73
Working with the Call Log.........................................................................76
Calling Your Contacts............................................................................... 78
Managing Multiple Calls ..........................................................................80
Using Your Contacts.................................................................................84
Adding Contacts.......................................................................................86
Searching for a Contact........................................................................... 89
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Searching for Messages...........................................................................116
Working in Week View.............................................................................125
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Email............................................................................................145
Starring Messages...................................................................................150
Exchanging Messages..............................................................................161
Opening Browser .....................................................................................167
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Changing Map Layers .............................................................................184
Getting Directions....................................................................................187
Reviewing Your Pictures..........................................................................201
Reviewing Your Videos............................................................................202
Working with Albums .............................................................................207
Working with Videos................................................................................214
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Clock........................................................................................... 227
Wireless & networks...............................................................................242
Location & security.................................................................................247
Applications.............................................................................................249
Accounts & sync......................................................................................251
Search......................................................................................................254
Text-to-speech........................................................................................256
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Safety.......................................................................................... 259
TIA Safety Information...........................................................................259
Wireless Devices.....................................................................................279
FAQ............................................................................................. 284
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Important Customer Information
Please be advised that many services and applications offered through
this unique device are provided by various device, operating system,
software and application developers (e.g. GoogleTM, Motorola, Microsoft,
Palm). If you use, link to or download a service, an application, chat
room, marketplace or social network from this device, you should
carefully review the terms of such service or application. If you USE
ANY of these Wireless services or applications, personal information
you submit may be read, collected, or used by the service or application
provider and/or other users of those forums.
Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy polices apply
to those applications and services. Please review carefully any and
all terms and conditions applicable to those applications and services
including those related to any location-based services for any particular
privacy policies, risks or waivers.
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Technical Details
Important Information
This guide provides important information on the use and operation of
your phone.
Please read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the
best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone.
Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warranty.
Technical Details
The AS740 is an all digital phone that operates on both Code Division
Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: Cellular services at 800 MHz and
Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz.
CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum) that enables the phone to keep communication from being
crossed and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same
specific area. This results in a 10-fold capacity increase when compared
with analog mode. In addition, features such as soft / softer handoff, hard
handoff, and dynamic RF power control technologies combine to reduce
call interruptions.
The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO (Mobile
Switching Office), BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (Base Station
Transmission System), and MS (Mobile Station).
* TSB-74: Protocol between an IS- 95A system and ANSI J-STD- 008
Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is
also possible.
The following table lists some major CDMA standards.
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CDMA
Standard
Designator
Description
TIA/EIA-95A
TSB-74
CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface 14.4kbps radio link
protocol and interband operations
Basic Air
Interface
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band
CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000
TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS/651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Network
Service
Intersystem operations
Non-signaling data comm.
Speech CODEC
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-637
Short Message Service
Packet Data
TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-
801
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
High Speed Packet Data
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface
1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for
CDMA2000 Access Network Interfaces
TIA/EIA/IS-856
TIA/EIA/IS-878
TIA/EIA/IS-866
TIA/EIA/IS-890
1x EV-DO
Related
Interface
Recommended Minimum Performance Standards
for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Access
Terminal Test
Application Specification (TAS) for High Rate Packet
Data Air Interface
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted
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an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone
complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm)
between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna.
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized
antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone,
void your warranty and/ or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not
use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with the skin a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Part 15.19 statement
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Change or modifications that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
if this equipment does cause harmful interference or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Phone Overview
Front View
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Home Key
Menu Key
Send Key
Back Key
Search Key
Power/
Lock Key
Microphone
1 Earpiece lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
2 Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of
the Home screen extension panes, it opens the central Home screen pane.
Touch and hold to view the most recently used applications.
3 Menu Key opens a context menu with options that affect the current
screen or application.
4 Send Key places and answers calls. Press this key to access the Phone
dialpad, Call log, Contacts, and Favorites.
5 Microphone transmits your voice to the other caller and to Voice-activated
functions.
6 Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone
options menu (for the following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, and
Power off.
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7 Search Key opens Quick Search BoxTM, from the Home screen, to search
the phone and the web. In many applications, you may touch this key to
search within the application itself. Touch twice to open the Quick Search
Box from any application. Touch and hold to open GoogleTM search by voice.
8 Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items
such as menus and dialog boxes.
9 Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone,
such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and battery
strength.
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Rear View
3.5mm Headset
Jack
Camera Flash
Camera Lens
Back Cover
Speaker
10 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. The 3.5mm jack also allows you to
plug in headphones to listen to music.
11 Camera Flash helps picture quality when taking pictures in low light
conditions.
12 Camera Lens use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep clean for
optimal performance.
13 Back Cover encloses the battery compartment.
14 Speaker lets you hear ringers and sounds. Also lets you hear the caller’s
voice when in speakerphone mode.
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Left Side
Right Side
microSD Slot
Camera Key
Volume Keys
Accessory/
Charger Port
15 Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to
adjust the in-call volume during a call.
16 Accessory/Charger Port allows you to connect the phone charger, USB
cable, or other compatible accessories.
17 microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed 4GB microSDTM card
(expandable up to 16GB)
NOTE Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features.
Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card.
LG AS740 has a microSDTM card pre-installed.
18 Camera Key activates the camera. Once the Camera function is open, you
can access the Video recorder function as well. For more information, see
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Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard
Delete Key
Home Key
Menu Key
OK Key
Directional
Key
Back Key
Search Key
Alt Key
Caps/
Shift Key
Vibrate Key
Space Key
Enter Key
1 Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items
such as menus and dialog boxes.
2 Search Key opens Quick Search Box, from the Home screen, to search the
phone and the web. In many applications, you may touch this key to search
within the application itself. Touch twice to open the Quick Search Box from
any application. Touch and hold to open Google search by voice.
3 Alt Key lets you enter alternate characters such as @ (using the 2 key). To
lock the Alt key, press twice. To unlock the key, press it a third time.
4 Caps/Shift Key lets you enter capital letters. To lock the Caps/Shift key,
press twice. To unlock it, press again.
5 Vibrate Key switches to vibrate mode. Press Alt key then the Vibrate key to
switch to vibrate mode.
6 Space Key enters spaces when in a text entry field.
7 Enter Key moves the cursor to the next field or text line. In Messaging, this
key sends the message you entered.
8 Directional Key scrolls through the menu items and highlights a specific
field or object by pressing up, down, left or right.
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9 OK Key selects the highlighted choice.
10 Menu Key opens a context menu with options that affect the current
screen or application.
11 Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you were viewing one of the
Home screen extension panes, opens the central Home screen pane.
Press and hold to open a list of the applications you accessed most
recently.
12 Delete Key deletes a single space or character with each press. Press and
hold to delete text more quickly.
NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default
phone settings and may change depending on the software version on
your phone.
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Installing the Battery and microSD Card
NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged
while not in use in order to maximize talk, use, and standby time. The
battery charge level is shown at the top of the screen.
Installing the battery
1 Press the bump on the
bottom part of the cover
and slide the battery
cover upward to remove
from the back of the
phone.
2 Align the battery with
the terminals near the
bottom of the phone,
then press the battery
into place.
3 Replace the battery
cover over the back
of the phone (as
demonstrated). Slide the
battery cover downward
while applying steady
downward pressure until
it clicks into place.
Removing the battery
Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover (as demonstrated in the
previous instructions). Then use the fingertip cutout at the top of the
battery compartment to lift the top edge of the battery out.
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Inserting a microSD card
Gently uncover the microSD slot located on the right side of the phone.
Position the microSD card facing up and slide it into place until it is fully
inserted and locked in place.
NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing or handling it.
Removing the microSD card
Unmount the microSD card (see the steps below). Then, uncover the
microSD slot located on the right side of the phone. Gently push the
exposed edge of the microSD card in with your fingertip to release it
from the slot. Carefully pull the microSD card out of the slot.
NOTE To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, unmount it from your
phone first, as described below.
To unmount the microSD card
1 From the Home screen, touch the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > (scroll the screen up) > SD card & phone
storage.
3 Touch Unmount SD card.
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Charging the Phone
Your LG AS740 device comes with a wall/USB adapter and a USB data
cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your
phone:
NOTICE Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG
phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an
incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the
warranty.
1 Connect the wall/USB adapter and USB data cable. Connect as
shown; the LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you.
2 Gently uncover the Accessory/Charging port, then plug one end of
the USB data cable into the phone’s charger port and the other end
into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the
battery level.
Battery temperature protection
Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone
will automatically turn off.
Battery charge level
You can find the battery charge level at the top right of the screen. When
the battery level becomes low, the phone will notify you and the status
light will turn red. Once the battery level becomes exceedingly low, the
phone will shut off without notice. As a result, unsaved items may be
lost.
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Charging with USB
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge
with the USB data cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers
installed on your PC first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
charging accessory port on your phone and connect the other end
to a USB port on your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port when
connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an
external power source.
NOTES • Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your
keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.
• LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site:
http://www.lgmobilephones.com > Click Mobile Support > Select the
Carrier(Others) > Select the Model (AS740) > Click USB Cable Driver to
download.
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
▶ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
for a couple of seconds.
NOTE When you turn on your phone for the first time, follow the instructions on
the screen to activate your device.
Turning the phone off
1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
until the pop-up menu
appears.
2 Touch Power off in the pop-up menu.
3 Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone
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To unlock the phone
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will shut
off to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone:
1 Press the Power/Lock Key
2 Touch and drag the unlock icon to the right.
The last screen you were working on opens
NOTE This is the default Lock Screen. If you have set up an
Unlock Pattern, use your fingertip to draw the pattern.
.
To turn the phone sounds off
If you’re in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others, you
can quickly silence your phone from the lock screen.
1 Press the Power/Lock Key
.
2 Drag the Sounds off icon
to the left.
To turn the phone sounds back on, drag the Sounds on icon
to the left.
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Getting started with your AndroidTM phone
The first time you power on your phone, you’re
prompted to touch the Android logo to begin using your
phone.
You will be offered a chance to learn about your
phone, you will be prompted to create or to sign
into your Google Account, and you will be asked
to make some initial decisions about how you
want to use Android and Google features.
Touch to begin.
Your Google account
You must sign into a Google Account to use GmailTM, Google TalkTM
,
Google CalendarTM, and other Google Apps; to download applications
from Android MarketTM; to back up your settings to Google servers; and
to take advantage of other Google services on your phone.
If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create
one. If you have an enterprise account through your company or other
organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how
to sign into that account.
IMPORTANT
• Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the first Google Account you
add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to
sign into the one you want to use with such applications first.
When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with
your phone.
If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you will be prompted to sign
in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires
one, such as Gmail or Android Market.
• If you want to use the backup feature to restore your settings to this phone from
another phone that was running Android release 2.0 or later, you must sign into
your Google Account now, during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete,
your settings will not be restored.
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Phone’s Status Icons
The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons
indicating the phone’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 Notifications panel to view them all. See
Status icons
The following icons indicate the status of your phone.
3G connected
Roaming
3G in use
No signal
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Bluetooth is on
No microSD card installed
Vibrate mode
Connected to a Bluetooth device
Airplane mode
Ringer is silenced
Phone microphone is muted
Battery is very low
Battery is low
Alarm is set
Signal strength
Speakerphone is on
GPS is on
Battery is partially drained
Battery is full
Receiving location data from GP
Battery is charging
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Notification icons
The following icons indicate that you’ve received a notification. See
these notifications.
New Gmail message
3 more notifications not displayed
Call in progress
New text or multimedia message
Problem with text or multimedia
message delivery
Call in progress using Bluetooth head-
set
New Google Talk message
New voicemail
Missed call
Uploading data
Upcoming event
Downloading data
Download finished
Connected to VPN
Disconnected from VPN
Song is playing
Data is syncing
Problem with sign-in or sync
microSD card is full
An open Wi-Fi network is available
Phone is connected via USB cable
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on
your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other
features. You can choose between two Home screen themes: Android
Home and LG Home. They work essentially the same with slight
differences that you may prefer depending on how you use your device.
Android Home
LG Home
Status Bar
Shows device status information including
the time, signal strength, battery status, and
notification icons.
Widgets
Applications used directly on the Home screen.
Touch a widget to open and use it.
Application Icon
Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and
use it.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-touch access to the functions
you use the most.
Launch Key
Touch to open the Launch screen to view installed
applications.
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Quick Keys
When using the LG Home theme, the Quick Keys are located on the
bottom of the screen. If you choose Android Home as your display
theme, these functionalities are moved onto the Home screen.
: opens the Phone application which displays the dialpad so you can
dial an unsaved number. Also provides additional tabs to access Call
log, Contacts, and your Favorites.
: opens your Contacts list.
: opens the Launch screen and displays phone options and
applications.
: opens the Messaging application.
: opens the Browser application.
Selecting a Home Screen Theme
You can change themes any time, just access the Launch screen and
open the Theme application.
1 From the Home screen, touch the Launch icon:
• On Android Home, touch
.
• On LG Home, touch
.
2 Touch the Themes icon
.
3 Touch either Android Home or LG Home, depending on your
preference.
To return to the Home screen
▶ Press the Home Key
at any time, from any application.
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To view other Home screen panes
▶ Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen.
The Home screen spans five screen widths allowing more space for
icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items. For more information on
Android Home screen
Location Indicator
The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.
▶ Touch and hold the Home screen pane indicator on the lower left or
right of the screen to view thumbnails of the Home screen panes,
then touch one to go to that specific pane.
Home screen pane thumbnails.
Touch one for immediate access.
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LG Home screen
Home screen pane dots
A solid dot on the Launch quick key indicates which Home screen pane you are viewing.
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available
actions using the touchscreen:
Touch A single finger touch selects items. For example, touch an icon
(e.g., application or menu item), touch words (e.g., menu selection or
to answer onscreen question), or touch letters to type.
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it
and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a
pop-up menu for customizing the Home screen, touch an empty area
on the Home screen until the menu pops up.
Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting
your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target
position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them,
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drag to open the Notifications panel, as described in “Managing
Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across
the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it
(so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can drag slide
the screen up or down to scroll a list, or browse through the different
Homescreens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
Double-tap Double-tap to zoom a webpage or a map.
For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to zoom that
section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to control
the Camera zoom, in Google Maps, and in other applications.
Pinch-to-zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread
motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, map or pictures.
Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the
screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to sideways
and back again.
Rotate the phone counter-clockwise for
landscape orientation.
Rotate the phone clockwise for portrait
orientation.
NOTE To turn this feature on and off, from the Home screen, press the Menu
Key and touch Settings > Sound & display > then, select/deselect
Orientation.
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QWERTY Keyboard
Your device has a built-in, slide out QWERTY keyboard, specifically
designed for easy and comfortable text entry. The QWERTY keyboard
uses the same layout and works just like the keyboard on your
computer. Slide the QWERTY keyboard out when you are ready to enter
functions.
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Onscreen Keyboard
You can also enter text using the onscreen keyboard. The onscreen
keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter
text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where
you want to enter text.
Shift Key
Touch once to capitalize the
Delete Key
next letter you type.
Touch to delete any text,
Double-tap for all caps.
numbers, or symbols you
have entered.
Number and Symbols Key
Touch to change input to
number and symbol entry.
Emoticon Key
Touch to enter an emoticon.
Touch and hold for additional
emoticons.
Voice to Text Key
Touch to enter text by voice.
Entering Text
Using the QWERTY keyboard
1 Slide the QWERTY keyboard out to enter text.
2 Use your fingers to enter text.
• Press
• Press
• Press
to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
once to capitalize the next letter you type.
twice for all caps; press it again to switch back.
• Press and hold vowels, or the C, N, or S keys, to open a pop- up
window where you can touch other variations for the letter (e.g.,
accents, tilda, etc.).
• Press
and
to open a pop-up window with a set of
commonly used symbol keys.
• Press
to enter alternate characters, such as @ for the . To
lock the Alt key function, press
back to normal entry mode.
twice; press it again to switch
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Using the onscreen keyboard
1 Touch a text field where you want to type. The onscreen keyboard
will open automatically.Text fields for phone numbers and other
special purposes may display numbers and symbols or other custom
keyboards to make it easier to enter the required information.
2 Touch the keys on the keyboard to start typing.
DEL
X
• Touch
• Touch
to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
once to capitalize the next letter you type.
• Touch and hold
for all caps. Touch again to switch back to normal
entry.
• Touch and hold a vowel or the C, N, or S key to open a small, pop-
up window where you can touch other variations for the letter (e.g.,
accents, tilda, etc.).
.
• Touch and hold
to open a pop-up window with a set of
commonly used symbol keys.
?123
• Touch
Touch
to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
ALT
to view additional symbols; touch it again to switch back.
• Touch and hold almost any of the number and symbol keys to open
a window of additional symbols.
3 When you’re finished typing, touch the Back Key
to close the
keyboard.
NOTE To change the keyboard orientation, turn the phone sideways or upright.
The keyboard rotates to take best advantage of the new phone orientation.
Many people find the larger horizontal onscreen keyboard easier to use.
You can control whether the screen changes
orientation automatically when you turn the phone.
See “Orientation” under “Sound & display settings
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Editing text
You can edit the text you enter in text fields and use menu commands to
cut, copy, and paste text, within or across applications.
To cut or copy and paste all the text
1 Touch and hold the text field that contains the text to edit.
2 A pop-up menu opens with options for cutting, copying, and
performing other tasks with the text field.
3 Touch Cut all or Copy all.
4 Touch the text field where you want to paste the text.
You can paste text that you cut or copied from one application into a
text field in any application.
5 Put the cursor on the location where you want to paste the text.
• Touch the location where to move the cursor.
• Press the Directional Key left or right on the QWERTY Keyboard.
6 Touch and hold the text field.
7 When the pop-up menu opens, touch Paste.
The text is inserted at the cursor. The text that you pasted also
remains in a temporary area on the phone, so you can paste that
same text in another location.
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To cut or copy and paste some of the text
1 Put the cursor on the starting or ending point of the text to copy or
paste.
• Touch the location where to move the cursor.
• Press the Directional Key left or right on the QWERTY Keyboard.
2 Touch and hold the text field that contains the text to edit.
3 A pop-up menu opens with options for cutting, copying, and
performing other tasks with the text field.
4 Touch Select text.
5 Touch the text to select or press the Directional Key left or right.
Selected text is highlighted in orange.
6 Touch and hold the text field again.
7 When the pop-up menu opens, touch Cut or Copy.
8 Touch the text field where you want to paste the text.
You can paste text that you cut or copied from one application into a
text field in any application.
9 Put the cursor on the location where you want to paste the text.
• Touch the location where to move the cursor.
• Press the Directional Key left or right on the QWERTY Keyboard.
10 Touch and hold the text field.
11 When the pop-up menu opens, touch Paste.
The text is inserted at the cursor. The text that you pasted also
remains in a temporary area on the phone, so you can paste that
same text in another location.
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Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
All of the applications on your phone, including any applications that
you downloaded and installed from Android MarketTM or other sources,
are grouped together on one Launch screen that you access from your
Home screen. If you have more applications than can fit on the Launch
screen, you can slide the screen up or down to view more.
Overview
Android Home screen
LG Home
Touch to open Launch screen
Launch screen
Launch screen
Quick Keys
Touch to close Launch screen
Touch an application icon to
open the application
Slide the screen up or down to bring
more icons into view
Touch to close Launch screen
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Opening and Closing the Launch screen
Opening the Launch screen
Touch the Launch icon on your Home screen:
▶ From Android Home, touch
.
▶ From LG Home, touch
.
Closing the Launch screen
To manually close the Launch screen, press the Home Key
▶ From Android Home, touch
▶ From LG Home, touch
, or:
.
.
NOTE The Launch screen closes automatically when you touch an icon to open its
application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Launch
screen automatically.
Customizing the LG Home Launch Screen
You can customize the LG Home Launch screen by moving the position
of applications so that you don’t have to scroll the screen up to access
the applications you use most often. You can also add additional
categories to the screen to organize your files.
Moving application positions
1 From the Home screen, touch the Launch icon
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Move item.
.
3 Drag the application icon to the position you want, then lift your
finger. Application icons to the right of the position shift accordingly.
Adding a category
1 From the Home screen, touch Launch icon
.
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Add category.
3 Touch New category, enter a category name, then touch the OK
button.
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Opening and Switching Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with AndroidTM because open applications keep
running even when you open another application. There’s no need to quit
an application before opening another. You can use and switch among
several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping
and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t
consume resources unnecessarily.
Opening an application
▶ Open an application simply by touching its icon on the screen.
TIP You can customize your Home screen with the application icons you use most
often. Applications are located on the Launch screen, but you can copy any
application icon to your Home screen for faster access. No matter where the
icon is, on the Launch screen or your Home screen, just touch it to open and
use it.
Opening multiple applications
1 Touch an application icon to open it.
2 Press the Home Key
.
NOTE If the application icon you want is on your Home screen, simply touch the
icon to open and use it.
3 Touch the Launch icon.
▶ On Android Home, touch
▶ On LG Home, touch
4 Touch the icon for the other application you want to open.
.
.
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Switching between multiple applications
1 Press and hold the Home Key
.
A small window opens with icons of applications that you’ve used
recently.
2 Touch the application icon you want to open.
Or touch the Back Key
to return to the current
application.
Touch an icon to open an application
you’ve used recently.
Adding application icons to the Home screen
Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most often.
1 Open the Launch screen.
2 Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home
screen. Your Launch screen will be minimized so that you can place
the icon on a Home screen.
3 Lift your finger to place it, or drag the icon to where you want it on
the screen, then lift your finger.
Setting Keyboard Shortcuts to Applications
You can set certain keys to launch selected applications. This may be
helpful for multitasking when you are using the slideout QWERTY
keyboard.
▶ From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
, touch Settings
> Applications > Quick launch, then select the keyboard shortcuts
you want to set.
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Working with Menus
There are two kinds of Android menus: Options menus and Context
menus.
Options menus
Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current
screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen. To open
the available options menu, press the Menu Key
have Options menus; if you press the Menu Key
has no Options menu, nothing will happen.
. Not all applications
on a screen that
Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the
options menu; touch More to open the additional items.
Options menus contain items that
apply to the current screen or to the
application as a whole.
Touch to open more menu items.
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Context menus
Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the
screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen.
Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that
has no Context menu, nothing will happen.
When you touch and hold
certain items on a screen, a
Context menu opens.
Managing Notifications
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events,
alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are in a call.
When you receive a notification, text appears briefly and the notification
icon will be displayed in the Status Bar. For descriptions of the various
Notifications panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on
your settings, you may hear a notification sound, the phone may vibrate,
and the status light may blink.
NOTE Adjusting sound volume and other general notifications settings is described
Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as GmailTM and
Google Talk, have their own settings, which you can use to configure
whether, and how, they send notifications. See the sections on those
applications for details.
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To open the Notifications panel
▶ Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
OR
▶ From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
and
touch Notifications. The Notifications panel displays
your wireless provider and a list of your current
notifications, organized into ongoing and
event-based notifications.
Touch a notification to open it in
its application.
To respond to a notification
1 Open the Notifications panel. Your current notifications are listed in
the panel, each with a brief description.
2 Touch a notification to view it.
The Notification panel will close and the application that corresponds
to your response will open. For example, new voicemail notifications
dial your voicemail box, and network disconnect notifications open
the list of configured networks so you can reconnect.
To clear all notifications
1 Open the Notifications panel.
2 Touch the Clear button at the top right of the panel.
All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will
remain in the list.
To close the notifications panel
Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the
top of the screen or just touch the Back Key
.
The panel will also close when you touch a notification.
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Searching Your Phone and the Web
You can search for information on your phone and on the web by using
the Quick Search BoxTM or Google searchTM
.
Some applications, such as Contacts, GmailTM, and Google MapsTM, have
the ability to search contents within those specific applications. Along
with being able to search by typing in search terms, you are also able to
search by voice.
NOTE Using the Voice Search application, you can also use Voice Commands, such
Phone and Web search using text entry
1 Touch the Search Key
.
When you touch the Search Key
on the Home screen or in the
other applications that support this, the Quick Search Box will open
automatically.
Voice Search
Touch to search by voice.
Recent search results
Provides one touch shortcut to
previously searched terms.
NOTE If you’re using the phone with the slide open, press the Search Key
to
open the Quick Search Box to conduct a search.
In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Browser, the
application’s own search box opens when you touch the Search Key
. This is indicated by the application’s icon on the left side of the
search box.
To change from the application’s search feature, touch the Search
Key
again, this will switch the search box to the Quick Search
Box. No matter what application you’re working in (except for
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twice will open the Quick
Camera), touching the Search Key
Search Box.
2 Enter the text you’re searching for in the Quick Search Box.
Touch to conduct the search.
As you type, search results from
your phone, previous search terms,
and web search suggestions appear.
Touch an item to search that term.
You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of
Google web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below
the Quick Search Box as you type), and what phone features you want
to include in searches.
3 Touch
to search for the entered terms.
OR
If what you want to search for what appears in the suggestions list,
touch that item to conduct the search.
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Web search using voice command
▶ Touch and hold the Search Key
OR
.
▶ Touch the Microphone icon
from the Quick Search Box.
When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice analyzes your
speech and displays the results of your search.
The available Voice Commands are:
• Say “Call,” followed by a name from your contacts, followed by the
kind of phone number (“mobile,” “work,” and so on). For example,
“Call Mike home.” If there is a single match, the number is dialed
• Say “Directions to,” followed by an address, name, business name,
type of business, or other destination, to get directions to that
location from Google MapsTM
.
• Say “Navigate to,” followed by an address, name, business name,
type of business, or other destination to get spoken, turn-by-turn
directions to that destination.
• Say “Map of,” followed by an address, name, business name, type
of business, or other location, to view that location on Google
Maps.
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Locking the Screen
You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to make calls,
access your data, buy applications, and so on. See “Location & security”
Setting a Lock Pattern
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Location & security.
3 Touch Set unlock pattern (under the Screen unlock pattern section
of the settings). The first time you do this, you will see a tutorial with
instructions on how to create an unlock pattern.
4 You’re prompted to draw and redraw your own pattern.
Draw your unlock pattern.
Touch Continue to draw your pattern again to confirm it.
From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the
screen, you will need to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen.
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Customizing the Home Screen
You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons,
shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen pane. You can
also change the wallpaper.
To add an item to the Home screen
1 Go to the Home screen pane where you want to add the item. For
an introduction to working with the Home screen, see “Getting to
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Add.
Or, just touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen pane.
NOTE If there is no available space on a particular Home screen pane, Add will not
be available; you must delete or remove an item before you can add another
item. In this case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen
pane.
3 In the menu that opens, touch the type of item to add.
You can add the following types of items to the Home screen:
Shortcuts Add shortcuts to applications, a bookmarked webpage, a
favorite contact, a destination in Google Maps, a Gmail label, a music
playlist, and more. The shortcuts available depend on the applications
you have installed.
Widgets Add any of a variety of widget applications to your Home
screen, including a clock, a music player, a picture frame, Google
search bar, a power manager, a calendar of upcoming appointments,
a News and Weather widget, and more. Note that more widgets can
also be found on Android MarketTM
.
Folders Add a folder where you can organize other Home screen
shortcuts and icons, or folders that contain all your contacts, contacts
with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Your folders’ contents are
kept up to date automatically. For information on how to rename a
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To move an item on the Home screen
1 Touch and hold the item.
2 Drag the item to a new location on the screen.
Pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item onto the
next available Home screen pane.
3 When the item is where you want it, lift your finger.
To remove an item from the Home screen
1 Touch and hold the item, note that the Launch icon changes to an
icon of a trash can.
2 Drag the item to the Trash Can icon.
3 When the icon turns red, lift your finger.
To change the Home screen wallpaper
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Wallpaper.
You can also touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen,
then touch Wallpapers in the menu that opens.
2 Touch Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.
Touch Gallery to use a picture on your phone as a wallpaper. You can
crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper.
Touch Live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed
on your phone. Live wallpapers can change according to the time
of day, respond to touching the screen, tell the time, or offer other
information.
Touch Wallpapers to open a screen of wallpaper images that come
with the phone. Slide the thumbnail images left and right to view the
available images.
3 Touch Set wallpaper or Save.
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To rename a folder
1 Touch the folder icon to open it.
2 Touch and hold the folder window’s title bar.
3 Touch the current folder name in the text box that appears, then enter
the new folder name.
4 Touch OK.
Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts
As you build up your list of contacts on your phone, you can use Quick
Contact for Android to quickly chat, email, text message, place a call,
or to locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special set of
icons that you can use to quickly and easily connect to a contact.
▶ Open your Contacts list and touch the contact icon to the left of
the contact’s name. A bubble will open with the available options,
displayed as icons. This is the Quick Contact bubble. Depending on
the contact information saved, the available actions will be displayed
above the name.
▶ Touch a Quick Contact icon to communicate with the contact.
Depending on the icon you’ve touched, a different application will
open. For example, the Google Maps icon will be available if an
address is saved in that contact entry. By touching the Google Maps
icon, the Google Maps application will open and the address mapped
in Google Maps.
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If you add a shortcut for a contact to your Home screen, you will be able
to open Quick Contact for that contact.
Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off
features that run in the background. You can also monitor how
applications and system resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
▶ Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using.
If you aren’t using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings menu to
when you’re using an application that makes use of it.)
▶ Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. See
▶ If you don’t need them, turn off automatic syncing for Gmail,
Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. See “Configuring Account
▶ Use the Power Control widget (located on the fourth Home screen
pane) to control the wireless connections, GPS connection, Bluetooth
power, display brightness, and syncing activity.
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To check the battery charge level
▶ From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
> (scroll the screen up) > About phone > Status.
The battery status (charging, discharging) and level
and touch Settings
(as a percentage of fully charged) will be displayed at the top of the
screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are
consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen allows
you to identify downloaded applications you may want to turn off when
not being used, so you can get the most out of your battery power.
▶ From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch Settings
> (scroll the screen up) > About phone > Battery use. The screen
will display battery usage time. Either how long since last connected
to a power source, if connected to a power source, and how long you
were last running on battery power.
The list of applications or services using battery power are displayed
in order of energy used, from greatest amount to least.
▶ Touch an application in the Battery use screen to see the details
about its power consumption.
Different applications offer different kinds of information, and they
may even include buttons that open settings you can use to reduce
power consumption by that application.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connecting to Mobile Networks
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, your phone is
configured to use your provider’s mobile networks for voice calls and for
transmitting data.
Different locations may have different mobile networks available. Initially,
your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network available for
data. But you can configure your phone to use only a slower 1X network
for data, to extend the life of your battery, between charges. You can also
configure your phone to access a different set of networks entirely, or to
behave in specific ways when roaming.
The icons in the Status Bar indicate which kind of data network you’re
connected to and the network signal strength.
Connected to the high-speed EVDO
Connected to the 1x data network
Signal strength. The more bars the stronger the wireless signal
Connected to another wireless service provider’s network (roaming)
When connected to slower networks, you may want to postpone using
your phone for data-intensive tasks until you are connected to a faster
network again, or find a Wi-Fi network to connect to. See “Connecting
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To disable data when roaming
You can prevent your phone from transmitting data over other carriers’
mobile networks when you leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s
networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your cell plan doesn’t
include data roaming.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.
3 Touch Data roaming to remove the checkmark from the box. With
Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi
To limit your data connection to 2G networks
You can extend your battery life by limiting your data connections to
2G networks. When you are connected to a 2G network, you may
want to postpone activities that transmit a lot of data, such as sending,
uploading, or downloading pictures or video, until you are connected to a
faster mobile or other wireless network.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks >
Network mode.
3 Touch 1x only.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet
access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router
and your surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access
point, or “hotspot.” Some access points are open and you can simply
connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other security
features, so you must configure your phone so it can connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The following Status Bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi status.
Connected to the fastest networks
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network
address and other information it needs from the network, using the
DHCP protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and
other advanced settings, press the Menu Key
and touch Advanced.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
3 Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi networks.
• List of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks
are indicated by a lock icon.
• If the phone finds a network that you have connected to
previously, it automatically connects to it.
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4 Touch a network to connect to it.
• If the network is open, you will be prompted to confirm that you
want to connect to that network by touching Connect.
• If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a
password. (Ask your network administrator for details.)
• When you’re connected to a network, you can touch the network
name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed,
security, address, and related settings.
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 phone detects an open Wi-Fi network.
1 Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2 From the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch Network notification to
checkmark the box.
Touch again to remove the checkmark, and stop receiving
notifications.
To add a Wi-Fi network
You can add a Wi-Fi network so the phone will remember it, along with
any security credentials, and connect to it automatically when it is in
range. You can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast
its name (SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out
of its range.
To add a secured network, you need to contact the network’s
administrator to obtain the password or other required security
credentials.
1 Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2 From the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch Add Wi-Fi network.
3 Enter the SSID (name) of the network. If the network is secured,
touch the Security drop-down menu and touch the type of security
deployed on the network.
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4 Enter the required passwords and security credentials.
5 Touch Save.
The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that
you entered are saved, so you are connected automatically the next
time you come within range of this network.
To forget a Wi-Fi network
You can make the phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added. For example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it
automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.
1 Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2 In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the name of the network.
3 Touch Forget network.
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Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that
devices can use to exchange information over a distance of about 30
feet. The most common Bluetooth devices are headphones for making
calls or listening to music, hands-free kits for cars, and other portable
devices, including laptops and cell phones. There are several Bluetooth
profiles that define the features and communications standards for
Bluetooth devices.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your phone’s
Bluetooth. To use your phone’s Bluetooth with another device, you must
first pair the two devices. Pairing creates a secure connections between
the two devices.
Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it to extend the life of your
battery between charges. Bluetooth is one of the wireless functions that
is turned off when Airplane mode is set to On.
The Status Bar displays icons that indicate Bluetooth status.
Bluetooth is on
Connected to a Bluetooth device
To turn Bluetooth on or off
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks.
3 Touch Bluetooth to turn on or off.
.
The phone supports HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, PBAP, FTP.
Bluetooth® QD ID B016383
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To change your phone’s Bluetooth name
Your phone has a generic Bluetooth name by default, which is visible
to other devices when you set the phone as ‘Discoverable’. You can
change the name to customize it to your preference.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.
• If Bluetooth is off, touch Bluetooth to turn it on.
3 Touch Device name, enter a new name then touch OK.
To pair your phone with a Bluetooth device
You must pair your phone with another device before you can connect to
it.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.
• If Bluetooth is off, touch Bluetooth to turn it on.
• Your phone will scan for and display the IDs of all available
Bluetooth in-range devices.
• If the device you want to pair with isn’t on the list, make sure the
target device is set to be discoverable, then touch Scan for devices
to scan again.
3 Touch the ID of the device you want to pair with your phone.
• Often, the target device will be discovered and pairing will occur
automatically.
• If you’re prompted to enter a passcode, try entering 0000 or 1234
(the most common passcodes), or consult the documentation that
came with the target device to find its passcode.
• Once the pairing is successful, your phone will connect to the
device.
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To connect to a Bluetooth device
Once paired, you can connect to a Bluetooth device as needed.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.
• If Bluetooth is off, touch Bluetooth to turn it on.
3 In the list of Bluetooth devices, touch the name for the paired device
on the list.
To configure the Bluetooth features you want to use
Some Bluetooth devices have multiple profiles. Profiles can be the ability
to transmit your phone conversations, to play music with Bluetooth
stereo headphones, or to transfer files or other data.
1 Touch and hold the device listed in the Bluetooth settings screen.
2 Touch Options in the menu that opens.
A screen opens with a list of the available profiles.
3 Touch a profile to add or remove the checkmark (to enable or disable
the profile).
4 When you’re finished, touch the Back Key
.
To disconnect from a Bluetooth device
1 Touch the device in the Bluetooth settings screen.
2 Touch OK to confirm that you want to disconnect.
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To unpair a Bluetooth device
You can unpair a Bluetooth device and erase all pairing information about
it.
1 Touch and hold the device listed in the Bluetooth settings screen.
2 Touch Disconnect, Disconnect and unpair, or Unpair in the menu
that opens.
Dial Up Networking
While traveling, you can use your phone as a modem for your laptop.
Use the Modem Link program to use your phone as a USB or Bluetooth
modem.
Before you proceed:
• To connect your device to a computer via USB, you must first install
USB driver on the computer.
• Make sure your phone has a data or dial-up modem connection on
the device manager of your computer.
• To use a Bluetooth connection, make sure your computer has built-in
Bluetooth capability. If your computer does not have Bluetooth, you
can connect and use a Bluetooth dongle.
To set dial up networking
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > (scroll the screen up) >
Tethered Setting.
3 Touch Enable.
4 After reading the disclaimer, touch OK.
When you finish dial-up networking, please make sure turn off this
feature: Press Menu Key
> Settings > Wireless & networks >
Tethered Setting > Disable.
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Connecting to a Computer via USB
You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable to transfer
music, pictures, and other files between your phone’s microSD card and
the computer.
WARNING! When connecting your phone to a computer (and mounting its microSD
card), you must follow your computer’s instructions for connecting and
disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or corrupting the files
on your microSD card.
To connect your phone to a computer via USB
1 Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone
to a USB port on your computer.
2 Open the Notifications panel then touch USB connected.
3 Touch Mount in the dialog box that opens to confirm that you want
to transfer files.
• When the phone is connected as USB storage, you receive a
notification.
• You phone’s microSD card is mounted as a removable drive on your
computer. You can now copy files to and from the microSD card. For
more information, see the documentation for your computer.
• During this time, you will not be able to access the microSD card in
your phone, so you can’t use applications that rely on the microSD
card, such as Camera, Gallery, and Music.
To disconnect your phone from the computer
WARNING! Carefully follow your computer’s instructions to unmount, remove,
or disconnect any removable USB devices or disks, to avoid losing
information on the microSD card when disconnecting your phone from
your computer.
1 On your computer, complete the process to safely Stop, or Remove,
the USB device (in this case, the phone). For example, use the Safely
Remove Hardware option to Stop the USB device, on Windows® XP.
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2 Open the Notifications panel (on your phone) and touch Turn off
USB storage to unmount the microSD card.
3 Touch Turn Off on the dialog box that opens.
To safely remove the microSD card from your phone
You can safely remove the microSD card from your phone any time the
phone is turned off. If you need to remove the microSD card while the
phone is on, you must unmount the storage card from the phone first,
to prevent corrupting or damaging the storage card.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > (scroll the screen up) > SD card & phone storage.
3 Touch Unmount SD card.
Once the notification SD card safe to remove appears in the notification
bar, you can safely remove the microSD card from the phone.
To format a microSD card
If you purchase a new microSD card, you may need to format it before
you can use it with your phone. You can also format a microSD card
anytime to erase its contents.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage.
NOTE You can only format a microSD card only when it is unmounted. If
necessary, touch Unmount SD card before proceeding.
3 Touch Format SD card.
• Touch Format SD card on the warning screen to format the SD
card.
OR
• Touch the Back Key
to exit without formatting.
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Connecting to Virtual Private Networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to resources
inside a secured local network, from outside that network. VPNs are
commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions
so that their users can access local network resources when not on
campus, or when connected to a wireless network. There are numerous
systems for securing VPN connections, including some that rely on
secure certificates or other methods to orized users can connect. For
information about installing secure certificates, see “Working With
phone, you must obtain the details from your network administrator.
To add a VPN
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.
3 Touch Add VPN.
4 Touch the type of VPN to add.
5 In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network
administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings.
6 Press the Menu Key
and touch Save.
The VPN will be added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
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To connect to a VPN
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.
The VPNs you’ve added are listed on the VPN settings screen.
3 Touch the VPN to which you want to connect.
4 In the dialog box that opens, enter any requested credentials then
touch Connect.
• When you’re connected to a VPN, you will receive an ongoing
notification in the Status Bar.
• If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification that you can
touch to return to the VPN settings screen.
To disconnect from a VPN
▶ Open the Notifications panel then touch the ongoing notification for
the VPN connection, this will allow you to disconnect.
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Working With Secure Certificates
If your organization’s VPN or Wi-Fi network relies on secure certificates,
you must obtain the certificates and store them in your phone’s secure
credential storage before you can configure access to that VPN or Wi-Fi
network on your phone.
For specific instructions, contact your network administrator.
For more information about working with credential storage, see
To install a secure certificate from the microSD card
1 Copy the certificate from your computer to the root (that is, not in
a folder) of the microSD card. See “Connecting to a Computer via
computer and copying files to the microSD card.
2 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
3 Touch Settings > Location & security.
4 Scroll the screen up, then touch Install from SD card.
5 Touch the file name of the certificate to install.
Only the names of certificates that you have not already installed on
your phone are displayed.
6 If prompted, enter the certificate’s password then touch OK.
7 Enter a name for the certificate then touch OK.
If you have not already set a password for your phone’s credential
storage, you will be prompted to enter a password for it, twice,
then touch OK. For more information about credential storage, see
You can now use the certificate that you installed when connecting
to a secure network. For security purposes, the certificate will be
deleted from the microSD card.
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Placing and Ending Calls
You can place calls using the Phone application. You can dial calls
manually using the Phone tab. You can dial using your phone’s memory,
To open the Phone application
▶ From the Home screen, or the Launch screen, touch the Phone icon
.
OR
▶ Press the Send Key , then touch the Phone tab.
To place a call by dialing
1 Open the Phone application, Phone tab.
Touch and hold to enter +, for
international calls.
Touch to erase a digit.
Touch and hold to erase the entire number.
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2 Touch the keys on the Phone tab to enter the phone number.
• If you enter a wrong number, touch
to erase digits one by one.
• To erase the entire number, touch and hold
.
• To dial an international number, touch and hold the 0 key to enter
the plus ( + ) symbol. Then, enter the international prefix for the
country; followed by the full phone number.
3 Touch the Call Key
to dial the number that you entered.
The duration of the call.
Information from Contacts about the
person you’re calling.
Touch to enter additional numbers
during your call.
• You can open other applications during a call. For example, to use
another application. The green phone icon will appear in the Status
Bar while the call is underway.
• Press the Volume Up/Down Keys 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 “Options
To end a call
▶ Touch the End
or press the End Key
.
NOTE If you opened other applications while on a call, press the Send Key
to
redisplay the Phone keypad.
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Airplane mode (to disable wireless communication)
Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless
connections by placing your phone in Airplane mode.
1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
.
2 Touch Airplane mode.
You can set to Airplane mode with the Wireless & networks menu.
Answering or Rejecting Calls
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the
caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have
saved in the Contacts list.
All incoming calls are recorded in the Call log. See “Working with the
To answer a call
▶ Drag the Answer button to the right.
If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on hold while you
answer the new call.
To silence the ringer of an incoming call, press the up/down Volume
Key.
Drag the Answer button to the right to
answer the call.
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To decline a call and divert it to voicemail
▶ Drag the Decline button to the left.
The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.
Drag the Decline button to the left to reject
the call and send to voicemail.
▶ To silence the ringer, press the Down Volume Key.
Working with the Call Log
The Call log is a list of all the calls you’ve placed, received, or missed. It
offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number
to your Contacts.
To open the Call log
▶ Press the Send Key
.
Calls are listed in the Call log tab, the most recent calls are located
at the top of the list. Scroll down to see older entries.
Received call
Dialed call
Missed call
Touch to call back
Touch and hold an entry for more options
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To dial a number in the Call log
▶ From the Call log, touch the Dial button
at the right of the entry.
You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more
options, to communicate with that contact in other ways.
To add an entry’s number to your Contacts
1 Touch and hold the entry.
2 Touch Add to contacts.
3 In the list of contacts that opens, touch Create new contact at
the top, or touch an existing contact to add the new number to that
existing contact.
For more information about creating and editing contacts, see
To take other actions on a Call log entry
▶ Touch a Call log entry to open a screen from where you can call
the contact, send the contact a message, add the number to your
Contacts list, and learn more about the original call.
▶ Touch and hold a Call log entry to open a menu where you can call
the contact, view contact information, edit the number before you
redial, and more.
To clear the Call log
▶ Press the Send Key
and press the Menu Key
then touch
Delete Call Logs.
You can also touch and hold an entry in the log. In the menu that
opens, touch Remove from call log to remove just that entry from
the log.
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Calling Your Contacts
Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can
use your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily.
You can also quickly call a contact by using Quick Contact. See
Adding, editing, and performing other tasks with your contacts is
they’re synchronized with your phone when you first connect to your
GoogleTM Account.
To call a contact
1 From the Home screen, touch the Contacts icon
2 Touch the contact to call.
.
3 Touch the phone number to use to call the contact.
To call a favorite contact
1 From the Home screen, touch the Contacts icon
then touch the
Favorites tab.
You can add and remove favorites by touching the star next to their
names (when you’re viewing information about the contact). See
2 Touch the favorite to call.
3 Touch the phone number to use to call the contact.
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Dialing by Voice
You can search for and dial a contact by speaking, rather than by using
the Phone tab or touching a contact’s number.
To place a call by speaking
You can call a contact by using Google search by voice.
1 Touch and hold the Search Key
until the Speak now prompt
appears.
2 Say “Call” followed by the name of the contact to call.
If Google search by voice finds a match, it dials the contact’s default
number.
For details about setting a contact’s default number, see “Editing
Options During a Call
When a call is in progress, you have various convenient features at your
disposal, such as muting your microphone or using the speakerphone.
For information on how to initiate a conference call, see “Managing
To mute the microphone during a call
Mute
▶ Touch the Mute button
.
The Mute button lights up to indicate that the microphone is muted.
The Mute icon will appear in the Status Bar to remind you that the
microphone is turned off.
When viewing the current call screen, you can unmute the
microphone by touching the Mute button again.
The microphone is unmuted automatically when the call ends.
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To turn the speakerphone on or off
Speaker
▶ Touch the Speaker button
.
The Speaker button lights up to indicate that the speakerphone is
on. The Speaker icon will appear in the Status Bar and the sound
from your call is played through the phone’s speaker. When viewing
the current call screen, you can turn the speakerphone off by
touching the Speaker button icon again. The speaker is turned off
automatically when the call ends.
WARNING! To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold the phone against your
ear when the speakerphone is turned on.
To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone
When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you
can conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a
call, you can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone.
For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see
When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call
notification icon is blue in the Status Bar.
Bluetooth
▶ Touch the Bluetooth button
to switch the call from the headset
to the phone, or vice versa.
Managing Multiple Calls
If you accept a new call when you’re already on a call, you can switch
between the two calls or merge the two calls into a single conference
call. You can also set up a conference call with multiple callers.
To switch between current calls
▶ Touch the Swap button
.
The current call will be placed on hold and you will be connected with
the other call.
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Touch to swap calls.
To set up a conference call
Contact your wireles s service provider to learn whether they support
conference calls and how many participants you can include.
1 Place a call to the first participant.
2 When you’re connected, touch the Add call button
.
The first participant is put on hold and you’re prompted to dial the
second caller.
3 Place the next call, using the Phone, Call log, Contacts, or
Favorites tab.
4 After you’re connected, touch the Merge calls button
.
The participant is added to the conference call.
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To end a conference call and disconnect all callers
▶ Touch the End
or press the End key
.
NOTE If you opened other applications while on a call, press the Send Key
to
redisplay the Phone keypad, then touch the End button or press the End Key
.
Listening to Your Voicemail
When you have a new Voicemail message, the Voicemail icon
appears in the Status Bar. If you have not set up your Voicemail number,
or if you need to change it, you can do that with the Call settings. See
To listen to your voicemail
▶ Open the Notifications panel then touch New voicemail. Responding
OR
▶ From the Home screen, touch the Phone icon
then touch the
Voicemail Key . Typically, your carrier’s voicemail system guides
you through the process of listening to and managing your voicemail.
The first time you call your voicemail, it also guides you through the
process of recording greetings, setting a password, and so on.
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To set up your voicemail
1 Touch the Phone icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
2 Touch the Voicemail Key
or touch and hold
.
3 Touch Dialpad
so you can enter numbers.
4 If you hear a system greeting, touch # to interrupt it, if applicable.
5 Follow the setup tutorial.
6 Select a password.
7 Record a voice signature and greetings for your Voice Mailbox.
To access your voicemail from your wireless device
1 Touch the Phone icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
2 Touch the Voicemail Key
or touch and hold . If you hear
a system greeting or your own greeting, touch # immediately to
interrupt the system greeting and follow the prompts.
3 Follow the prompts to enter your password and retrieve your
messages.
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Using Your Contacts
Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your
friends and acquaintances.
To open your Contacts application
▶ Touch the Contacts icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
NOTE You can also access your contacts by using Quick Contact. See “Connecting
All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. If you have
a new phone and haven’t added any contacts yet, The Contacts
application will display hints on how to start adding contacts to your
phone.
Touch to view only your favorite contacts.
Touch a contact to view its details.
Touch icon to open Quick Contact for that contact.
To open a list of your favorite contacts
▶ Open your Contacts application then touch the Favorites tab. The
Favorites tab lists the contacts you’ve added to the list (see “Adding
most frequently called contacts.
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To view details about a contact
1 Open your Contacts application.
2 Touch the contact whose details you want to view.
Touch to open Quick Contact.
Touch a contact method to start
communicating with the contact.
Touch an address to view it on Google MapsTM
.
Touch the green Phone icon to call the number or touch the Text icon
to start a text message.
Touch an address to view it on Google Maps.
You can also press the Menu Key
and touch Edit contact to edit
touch Delete contact to delete the contact entry.
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Adding Contacts
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the
contacts in your GoogleTM Account, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts.
The Contacts application tries to join new addresses with existing
contacts, to create a single entry. You can also manage that process
To add a new contact
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Press the Menu Key and touch New contact.
3 If you have more than one account with contacts, touch the account
to which you want to add the contact.
4 Enter the contact’s name.
5 Touch a category of contact information, such as phone numbers and
email addresses, to enter that kind of information about your contact.
6 Touch a category’s plus button
to add more than one entry for
that category. For example, in the phone number category, add a
work number and a home number. Touch the label button to the left
of the entry item information to open a drop-down menu of preset
labels. For example, Mobile and Work for a phone number, or touch
Custom in the menu to create your own label.
7 Touch the Picture Frame button
to select a picture to display next
to the name in your list of contacts and in other applications.
8 When you’re finished, touch the Done button.
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Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts
If you have contacts stored in vCard format on a microSD card you can
import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also
export contacts in vCard format onto a microSD card. Export to back
them up to a computer or other device or so you can send a contact via
email.
To import contacts from your microSD card
You can copy contacts, in vCard format, onto your microSD card then
import them into your phone. See “Connecting to a Computer via USB”
computer.
1 Insert the memory card (that contains the vCard files) into your
phone.
2 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
3 Press the Menu Key and touch Import/Export.
4 Touch Import from SD card.
5 If you have more than one account on your phone, touch the account
into which you want to import the contacts.
6 Touch the importing option and then touch OK.
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To export contacts to your microSD card
You can export all of the contacts on your phone to your microSD card,
as a vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another
device that is compatible with this format, such as an address book
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Import/Export.
3 Touch Export to SD card.
4 Touch OK to confirm your selection and to begin export to the
microSD card.
To share a contact
You can share a contact with someone by sending it to them as a vCard
file.
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Open the contact you want to share.
3 Press the Menu Key
and touch Share.
4 Choose the method for sending.
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Adding a Contact to Your Favorites
The Favorites tab contains a short list of the contacts you communicate
with most often.
To add a contact to your favorites
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch a contact to view its details.
3 Touch the star to the right of the contact’s name.
When the contact is added to your favorites list, the star will be gold-
colored.
To remove a contact from your favorites list
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
then touch the Favorites
tab.
2 Touch a contact to view its details.
3 Touch the gold star to the right of the contact’s name.
The removed star will indicate that the contact was removed from
your Favorites list.
Searching for a Contact
It is easy to search for a contact by name.
To search for a contact
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
2 Touch the Search Key
.
.
3 Start entering the name of the contact you’re searching for. As you
type, contacts with matching names will appear below the search
box.
4 Touch a matching contact in the list to open its entry. You can also
touch the Search button
(on the touch keyboard) to open a screen
with a list of matching contacts.
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Editing Contact Details
You can change or add details saved in your contact entries. You can also
set specific ringtones to specific contacts or determine whether calls
from specific contacts are diverted to your voicemail.
Some contact entries contain information from multiple sources:
information that you added manually, information that Contacts joined
from multiple accounts to consolidate duplicates, and so on. If you find
duplicate entries in Contacts, you can join them into a single entry, as
from unrelated contacts was joined in error, you can separate them, as
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
ActiveSync 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 ActiveSync account will
remain unchanged. For more information about working with multiple
To edit contact details
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit. In the
menu that opens, touch Edit contact.
3 Edit the contact information. For more information entering contact
4 Touch the Done button.
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To change a contact’s default phone number
The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text
message using the context menu (by touching and holding a contact).
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch the name of a contact in the list to view its details.
3 Touch and hold the phone number to use as the contact’s default
phone number.
4 Touch Make default number in the menu that opens.
The default phone number will be marked with a checkmark
.
To divert calls from a contact to your voicemail
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
2 Touch the name of a contact in the list to view its details.
3 Press the Menu Key and touch Options.
4 Touch Incoming Calls to checkmark it.
5 Touch the Back Key
.
.
When this contact calls you, your phone will not ring and the caller
will be forwarded directly to your voicemail.
To set a ringtone for a contact
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
2 Touch the name of a contact in the list to view its details.
3 Press the Menu Key and touch Options.
.
4 Touch Ringtone. and touch a ringtone to select it.
5 Touch the OK button.
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To delete a contact
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch the name of a contact in the list to view its details.
3 Press the Menu Key and touch Delete contact.
If the contact contains information from a read-only account, you
will not be able to delete it; you will only be able to change the sync
settings for that account or delete the account itself.
If the contact contains information joined from a read-only account,
a dialog box will inform you that you must separate the contact entry
into individual contacts to delete the contact.
4 Touch the OK button to confirm that you want to delete the contact.
Communicating with Your Contacts
From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call or send a
text (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) to a contact’s default phone
number. You can also open a list of all the ways you can communicate
with that contact.
This section describes ways to initiate communication when viewing
your list of contacts. The Contacts application shares your contacts with
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To connect by using Quick Contact for AndroidTM
1 Touch a contact’s picture to open Quick Contact for Android.
Touch the icon for
the way you want to
connect.
Touch a contact’s
picture.
2 Touch the icon corresponding to the type of communication you
want to start.
Depending on the contact information saved, the available actions will
be displayed above the name.
For more information, see “Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts”
To communicate with a contact
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch the contact with whom you want to communicate.
3 In the contact’s details screen, touch the way to start communicating
with the contact.
• Touch the green Dial
button next to the number you want to
call to automatically.
• Touch the Message button
next to the number you want to
message.
• Touch the Envelope button
next to the email address you want
to email.
NOTE Anytime you see the green Dial button
next to a number, such as in
your Favorites or Call log, just touch it to call that number.
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To call a contact’s default number
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch and hold the entry for the contact to call.
3 Touch Call contact in the menu that opens.
For more information about placing phone calls, see “Placing and
To send a text or multimedia message to a contact’s
default number
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch and hold the contact to call.
3 Touch Text contact in the menu that opens.
For more information about sending text and multimedia messages,
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Selecting which Contacts are Displayed
You can hide contacts that don’t have phone numbers. You can also
configure which groups of contacts you want to display in the Contacts
list.
To set whether contacts without phone numbers are
displayed
If you use your list of contacts only to call people, you can hide any
contacts that don’t have phone numbers.
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Display options.
3 Touch Only contacts with phones to select or deselect this option.
When selected, a gold checkmark will appear.
To change which groups are displayed
1 Open your Contacts application.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Display options.
3 Touch an account to open its list of available groups.
4 Touch each group whose contacts you want to view in your
Contacts application, contact types with a gold checkmark will
appear in your contacts list.
This action affects only which contacts are displayed. Your sync
settings will not be affected.
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5 Touch the Done button. A message appears while your changes are
made. If your change affects a great many contacts, this can take a
short while.
Joining Contacts
When you add an account or add contacts in other ways, such as
by exchanging emails, the Contacts application attempts to avoid
duplication by joining contact information automatically. You can also join
contacts manually.
To join contacts
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch the contact entry to which you want to add information. The
contact name for this entry will remain unchanged after you join with
another contact.
3 Press the Menu Key
and touch Edit contact.
4 Press the Menu Key
and touch Join.
Your list of contacts is displayed on the screen.
Touch the contact whose information
you want to join.
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5 Touch the contact whose information you want to join with the first
contact. The information from the two contacts will be merged and
displayed under the name from the first contact.
See “Separating Contact Information” below for information about
how to separate contacts that were previously joined.
Separating Contact Information
Each contact entry on your phone may contain ‘joined’ information from
a variety of sources.
If contact information from different sources was joined in error, you
can separate the information back into individual contact entries on your
phone.
To separate contact information
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Touch the contact entry whose information you want to separate.
3 Press the Menu Key
and touch Edit contact.
4 Press the Menu Key
and touch Separate.
Touch the OK button to confirm you want to separate the entries.
The contact information will separated into individual contact entries
in the contacts list.
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Adding and Removing Accounts
You can add multiple GoogleTM Accounts and Exchange ActiveSync
accounts. You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts,
depending on the applications downloaded and installed on your phone.
When you add an account, the Contacts application compares any
new contacts with your existing contacts and will join contact entries
if matches are found. This does not join that data on the accounts
themselves; they are only displayed as a single contact on your phone.
manually.
how to separate contact information that was joined incorrectly.
To add an account
To add some accounts, you will need to contact a network administrator
for account setup information. For example, you may need to know the
account’s domain or server address.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
, touch Settings,
and touch Accounts & sync.
The Accounts & sync settings screen displays your current sync
settings and accounts.
For more information, see “Configuring Account Sync and Display
2 Touch the Add account button.
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3 Touch the account you want to add.
List of available accounts
4 Follow the onscreen steps to enter the required (and optional)
account information.
Many accounts require only a username and password, but some
accounts will require more information. For details about adding
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts, see “Adding and Editing
how to add an email account that uses IMAP, POP3, or SMTP.
5 Configure the account.
Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked to configure
what kinds of data you want to sync to the phone, name of the
account, and other details. When you’re finished, the account will be
added to the list in the Accounts & sync settings screen.
account configuration details.
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To remove an account
You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it
from your phone, including email, contacts, settings, and so on.
You can’t remove some accounts, such the first Google Account you set
up on the phone. That account can only be removed by resetting your
phone entirely.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
, touch Settings,
and touch Accounts & sync.
The Accounts & sync settings screen displays your current sync
settings and accounts.
For more information, see “Configuring Account Sync and Display
2 Touch the account you want to delete.
3 Touch the Remove account button.
4 Touch the Remove account button again to confirm that you want to
remove the account.
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Configuring Account Sync and Display Options
You can configure background data and synchronization options for
the applications on your phone. You can also configure synchronization
options for each account. Some applications, such as GmailTM and
Calendar, have their own synchronization settings. Some applications,
such as Contacts and Gmail, can sync data for multiple accounts.
Others, such as Calendar, sync data only from the first Google Account
you set up with your phone, or from an account associated specifically
with that application.
For some accounts, syncing is two-directional; changes that you make
to the information on your phone are synchronized with the accounts on
the web or PC. Your Google Account synchronizes in a two-directional
manner. Other accounts support only one-way sync; the information
changed on your phone is only changed on your phone.
To configure general sync settings
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
, touch Settings,
and touch Accounts & sync.
The Accounts & sync settings screen displays your current sync
settings and accounts.
The screen displays your current sync settings and a list of your
current accounts.
Touch the account to configure it.
Sync status
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: indicates that some, or all, of an account’s information is
configured to sync automatically with your phone.
: indicates that none of an account’s information is configured to
sync automatically with your phone.
2 Touch Background data to enable or disable whether applications
can use your data connection to synchronize data while the
applications run in the background.
If you disable this option, the Gmail and Calendar applications will not
automatically receive updates until they are manually refreshed (using
their respective options menu).
3 Touch Auto-sync to checkmark it (or uncheck it) to control whether
changes you make to information on the phone or on the web are
automatically synced with each other.
For example, when this option is enabled, changes that you make in
the Contacts application on your phone are automatically made to
your on-the-web Google ContactsTM
.
If you uncheck this option, you may be able to use an application’s
tools to sync data manually. See the following section “To sync
information manually”.
To sync information manually
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
, touch Settings,
and touch Accounts & sync.
The Accounts & sync settings screen displays your current sync
settings and accounts.
For more information, see “Configuring Account Sync and Display
2 Touch the account whose data you want to sync.
3 Press the Menu Key
and touch Sync now.
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To change an account’s sync settings
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
, touch Settings,
and touch Accounts & sync.
The Accounts & sync settings screen displays your current sync
settings and accounts.
For more information, see “Configuring Account Sync and Display
2 Touch the account whose sync settings you want to change.
The Data and synchronization screen will open, displaying a list of the
kinds of information the account can sync.
3 Touch the items you want to sync, a green checkmark indicates that
synchronization has been enabled. By disabling synchronization for an
item, it will not remove the previously synchronized data from your
phone, it will simply stop future syncs. To remove the information
previously synced for the account, you must remove the account.
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Gmail is Different
Gmail is web-based Your messages are stored on-line, on GoogleTM
servers; but you read, write, and organize messages by using the Gmail
application on your phone, or by using 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.
Actions that you take in one place are reflected everywhere. For
example, if you read a message in Gmail on your phone, it will be
marked as read in a web browser. And a message that you send using a
browser, or even a draft of a message, is visible in Gmail on the phone.
Gmail is conversation-based Each message and all replies to it
are grouped in your Inbox as a single conversation. In other email
applications, replies to messages are spread across your Inbox, typically
by date received, so a message and the replies to it are separated
by other messages. Gmail makes it easy to follow the thread of a
conversation.
Gmail is organized by labels, not by folders By tagging messages
with labels, you can organize your conversations in many different ways.
Whereas in other email applications, each message can live in only one
folder. For example, with Gmail you can label a conversation with your
mother about your brother’s birthday present with both “Mom” and
“Dave.” Later, you can look for the all messages containing either label.
Using folders, you’d have to store the message in the “Mom” folder or
the “Dave” folder, not both.
Gmail for the phone is optimized for mobile Some features are only
accessible on your computer browser The best place to organize and
learn about Gmail is the web. For example, you can’t use the Gmail
application on the phone to create the labels and filters that you use to
organize your messages, but you can label a message. Gmail on the
web offers complete information about the service, so it’s the best place
to learn about all of the features of Gmail.
GmailTM
Gmail is for Gmail Of course you can use Gmail to send email to any
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email address, and anyone can send email to you at your Gmail address.
But if you want to read messages from another email service provider
(using your AOL, Yahoo!, or other email account), you must use the
Opening Gmail and Your Inbox
When you open the Gmail application, the most recent conversations
are displayed in your Inbox.
To open the Gmail application
▶ Touch the Gmail icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
about opening and switching applications.
All of your conversations are displayed in your Inbox unless you delete,
archive, or filter them.
The current Google Account is displayed at the top right of the Inbox. If
you have more than one account, you can switch accounts to view the
Conversations with new messages are displayed with bold subject lines.
To read a message in a conversation, touch its subject line text. See
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The number of unread
Your account.
messages in your Inbox.
The number in
Bold subject lines indicate
conversations with new
(unread) messages.
parentheses indicates the
number of messages in
the conversation
Touch a conversation to open
it and read its messages.
Recipient indicator (see below)
: indicates that this message was sent directly to you.
: indicates that this message was that you were CC’d on.
(No indicator): indicates that this message was sent to a group
that includes you.
To open your Inbox when Gmail is running
▶ Touch the Back Key
until you return to your Inbox.
OR
▶ When reading a message, press the Menu Key
and touch Back
to Inbox.
OR
▶ When viewing a list of labeled conversations, press the Menu Key
and touch More > Back to Inbox.
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To switch accounts
Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Google Account at
a time. If you have more than one account, you can open the Accounts
screen to view how many unread messages you have in each account
and to switch accounts.
1 From your Inbox, press the Menu Key
and touch Accounts.
2 Touch the account that contains the email you want to read.
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Reading Your Messages
When viewing a list of conversations in your Inbox or in any list of labeled
conversations, you can open a conversation to read its messages.
To read a message
▶ Touch a conversation that contains the message you want to read.
A conversation opens to the first new (unread) message, or to the
first starred message, if you’ve previously starred a message in the
This conversation has one label.
This conversation has one other message.
It has been minimized because the
message has already been read.
Touch a sender’s Google TalkTM Status
icon to open the Quick Contact menu.
You can archive or delete the
entire conversation or read your
next, oldest, unread message.
The Google Talk online status will appear next to the name of the
sender of each message if the sender has a Google account.
Touch that status indicator to open Quick Contact.
reading messages in a conversation, you can use the buttons at the
bottom of the screen to archive the entire conversation (see “Archiving
After you delete a conversation, you can touch Undo in the yellow bar
that appears at the top of the screen to undelete it. You can also touch
Older to read the next, oldest, unread message in a conversation in
your Inbox (or the conversation list you’re working in).
You can scroll to the bottom of a message to access buttons for
replying to or forwarding the message, as described in “Replying to or
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To reread a message
When you open a conversation, messages that you’ve already read are
minimized into a tab that indicates the number of hidden messages.
1 From the Home screen, touch Gmail
, touch the conversation you
want to view, then touch the tab indicating minimized messages.
Touch the tab that indicates the number
of read messages to view their
summary tabs.
2 Touch the contact name to open that message.
Touch the contact name
of a message to open it,
so you can read it again.
When reading a message or when its tab is selected, you can press the
Menu Key
and touch Mark unread to return a read message to the
unread state. For example, to remind yourself to read it again later.
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Composing and Sending a Message
You can compose and send a message to people or groups with Gmail
addresses or other email addresses.
To compose and send a message
1 From the Home screen, touch Gmail
, press the Menu Key
and touch Compose.
2 Enter a recipient’s address.
As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your
Contacts list. You can touch a suggested address or continue entering
text to enter a new one.
3 Press the Menu Key
and touch Add Cc/Bcc to Cc or Bcc
recipients, if necessary.
4 Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field.
5 Continue into the next field to enter your email message.
6 Press the Menu Key
and touch Attach to add an attachment to
the email.
7 Touch the Send button.
If you’re not ready to send the message, touch the Save as draft
button instead. You can read your drafts by opening messages with
Touch the Discard button to erase the message (including any saved
drafts).
If you aren’t connected to a network - for example, if you’re working
in Airplane mode - the messages that you send are stored on your
phone with the Outbox label until you connect to a network again.
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Replying to or Forwarding a Message
You can continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by
forwarding it.
To reply to or forward a message
1 Scroll to the bottom of a message.
2 Touch Reply, Reply to all, or Forward.
Touch Reply to reply just to the sender of the message.
Touch Reply to all to include all recipients of the message.
Touch Forward to send the conversation to someone new.
Replying to or forwarding messages without changing the subject adds
your reply to the current conversation.
Changing the subject starts a new conversation.
The message will open in a new screen where you can add or remove
addresses, edit the subject, and add or remove text or attachments, as
You can add one or more people to an ongoing conversation by replying
to all and then adding the new person’s address(es) to the reply.
Note that the conversation text and previous messages are also
included in your reply (or forward).
3 Touch the Send button.
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Working with Conversations in Batches
You can archive, label, delete, or perform other actions on a batch of
conversations at once, in your Inbox or in another label views.
1 From the Inbox or messages with another label, touch the
checkmark for all the messages you want to include in the batch.
When you checkmark a conversation, the Archive, Labels, and
Delete buttons appear at the bottom of the screen.
Touch to include the message in the batch.
Touch to select an action for the batch or
press the Menu Key
2 Touch the Archive, Labels, or Delete button. Or press the Menu
Key and touch Add star, Report spam, Mute, Mark read/ Mark
for more options.
unread, or Deselect all.
You action affects the selected batch of messages.
If you accidentally delete a batch of conversations, you can touch
Undo in the yellow bar (that appears briefly after the action) at the
top of the screen to undelete them. You can also use Undo after
muting, archiving, and reporting spam.
If you never work with batches of messages, you can hide the
checkboxes to leave more room for the subjects of conversations. See
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Labeling a Conversation
As mentioned previously, conversations are organized by labels. Gmail
has several default labels, but you can also add your own through Gmail
on the web. Viewing labeled conversations is described, along with a list
To label a conversation
1 When reading a conversation’s messages, press the Menu Key
and touch Change labels.
2 In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you want to assign to
the conversation.
3 Touch the OK button.
To label a batch of conversations at once
You can assign or change the labels of one or more conversations at
once.
1 From your Inbox or messages with another label, checkmark the
conversations to select a batch.
2 Touch the Labels button at the bottom of the screen.
3 In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you want to assign to
the conversation.
4 Touch the OK button.
To change a conversation’s labels
1 When reading a specific conversation, press the Menu Key
and
touch Change labels.
2 In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you want to assign to
the conversation.
3 Touch the OK button.
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Starring a Message
You can star an important message or conversation to make it easy to
locate again. To view just conversations with starred messages, see
labeled messages and conversations.
To star a message
▶ When reading a message, touch the star
in its header.
OR
▶ When viewing a list of messages, touch the star
to star the
newest message in the message.
To unstar a message
▶ Touch its star again.
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Viewing Conversations by Label
You can view a list of the conversations that have the same label,
including conversations with starred messages.
page 114 for information about assigning labels and stars.
1 When viewing your Inbox or messages with another label, press the
Menu Key
and touch View labels.
The number of conversations with this label that
have unread messages.
2 Touch a label to view a list of conversations with that label.
Note that the conversation list will resemble your Inbox.
Most of the options available while using your Inbox will also be
available while viewing these lists of labeled messages.
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Reporting Spam
The Gmail webmail service is quite effective at preventing spam (junk
mail) from reaching your Inbox. But when spam does make it through,
you can help improve the Gmail service by reporting the conversation as
spam.
To report a conversation as spam
▶ When reading the email, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Report spam.
OR
▶ From the Inbox, touch the checkmark to select the messages, press
the Menu Key and touch Report spam.
When you report a conversation as spam, the conversation (and
all its messages) are removed from your Inbox. You can view the
messages you’ve marked as spam by viewing messages with the
Searching for Messages
With the Gmail application, it is very easy to search and find specific
emails. When you search for emails, all of the emails in your Google
account on the web are included in your search (except those labeled
Trash or Spam), not just those that you’ve synchronized onto your phone.
You can also use the advanced search options as described on the Gmail
website.
1 From the Inbox, press the Menu Key
and touch Search.
Or from the Inbox, touch the Search Key
.
2 Enter the word or words to search for then touch the Search icon to
the right of the text field.
A list of results will appear, displaying all of the conversations with
emails that contain the words you searched for.
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You can open these emails as you would any email in your Inbox; you
also have the same options available.
Archiving Conversations
You can archive conversations, to move them out of your Inbox without
deleting them. Archived conversations are assigned the All Mail label,
and also retain any other labels you’ve assigned to them. See “Viewing
included in search results. If someone replies to a message that you’ve
archived, its conversation will be restored to your Inbox.
To Archive a conversation:
▶ From your Inbox, touch and hold a conversation then touch Archive
in the menu that opens.
OR
▶ Checkmark one or a batch of conversations in your Inbox then touch
the Archive button.
OR
▶ When reading a message, touch the Archive button at the bottom of
the screen.
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Synchronizing Your Messages
The Gmail webmail service has the resources to store all the messages
you’ve ever sent or received; your phone does not. To save space,
Gmail downloads only some of your messages to your phone. Use the
Settings application to control how and when applications synchronize
To select which conversations to synchronize
1 From the Home screen, touch Gmail
.
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Settings > Labels.
The Synchronization settings screen opens, displaying a list of your
Gmail labels. Below each label is its current synchronization setting:
Sync all, Sync 4 days, or Sync none (Conversations with no label
are not synchronized).
3 Touch a conversation label whose synchronization settings you want
to change.
A dialog box for that conversation label opens, with three options:
• Sync none Don’t download any conversations that have only this
label.
• Sync 4 days Download the previous 4 days (or number of days you
set) of conversations.
• Sync all Download all conversations with this label.
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To set how many days of conversations to synchronize
1 From the Home screen, touch Gmail
.
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Settings > Labels.
3 Touch Number of days to Sync.
4 Enter the number of days then touch the OK button.
Appending a Signature to Your Messages
You add information to every email you send, such as your name,
contact information, or even “Sent from my AndroidTM phone”.
1 From the Home screen, touch Gmail
.
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Settings > Signature.
Enter a signature to append your messages.
3 Enter a signature or other information.
4 Touch the OK button.
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Changing Gmail Settings
You can change a number of settings for Gmail. Each Google account
has its own settings, so your changes affect only the current account.
synchronization settings can also be changed in the Settings application.
▶ From the Home screen, touch Gmail
, press the Menu Key
and touch Settings.
General Settings
Signature Opens a dialog box where you can enter text to append
to every message you send. See “Appending a Signature to Your
Confirm delete Checkmark this setting to open a dialog box each time
you delete messages, asking you to confirm that you want to delete
them.
Batch operations Checkmark this setting to allow batch operations.
Clear search history Removes the search history for searches
performed.
Labels Opens the Labels screen, from where you can manage which
conversations are synchronized. See “Synchronizing Your Messages”
Notification settings
Email notifications Checkmark this setting to receive a notification
whenever you receive new email. See “Managing Notifications” on
Select ringtone Opens a dialog box to select the ringtone to sound
when you receive a new email notification.
Vibrate Checkmark this setting to vibrate the phone when you receive
a new email notification.
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Calendar
Viewing Your Calendar and Events
Open the Calendar application to view the events you have scheduled in
the coming days, weeks, or months.
To open your Calendar application
▶ Open the Launch screen and touch Calendar
.
If you have created or subscribed to more than one calendar through
Google CalendarTM on the web, events from each calendar are
displayed in a different color. For information about which calendars
are displayed on your phone, see “Displaying and Synchronizing
Agenda view
Day view
Week view
Month view
In Agenda, Day, or Week view, touch an event to
view its details.
Touch a day in
Month view to
open that day’s
events.
NOTE To go to the current day in any Calendar view, press the Menu Key , and
touch Today.
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To change your Calendar view
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Agenda, Day, Week, or Month.
Each view displays the events in your calendar for the period of time
that you specify. For details, see:
“Working in Agenda View” on page 123
“Working in Day View” on page 124
“Working in Week View” on page 125
“Working in Month View” on page 126
▶ To view more information about an event from Agenda view, touch
the event.
▶ To view more information about an event from Day or Week view,
touch the event to open a summary.
▶ To view the events on a particular day from Month view, touch a day
that has events.
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Working in Agenda View
Agenda view is a list of your events in chronological order. All-day and
multi-day events are listed at the start of each day.
To switch to Agenda view
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Agenda.
Touch an event to view its details.
Drag the screen up or down to view earlier or later events.
Repeat indicator
To learn more about events in Agenda view
▶ Touch an event.
A screen with details about the event opens. See “Viewing Event
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Working in Day View
Day view displays the events of one day, in a table of one-hour rows. All-
day and multi-day events are displayed at the top. Part of the title of each
event is displayed in the row(s) that correspond to when it occurs.
To switch to Day view
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Day.
Drag left or right to view earlier or later days.
Touch an event to view its details.
Touch and hold a time slot or an event to create a
new event at that time.
To learn more about events in Day view
▶ Touch an event to view its details.
▶ Touch and hold an event to open a menu with options for viewing,
editing, or deleting the event and for creating a new event at that
time.
To add an event in Day view
▶ Touch and hold an empty spot or an event in the day to open a menu
with the option for creating a new event at that time.
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Working in Week View
Week view displays a chart of the events for one week. All-day and multi-
day events are displayed at the top.
To switch to Week view
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Week.
Touch and hold a time slot or an event to create a
new event at that time.
Touch an event to view its details.
Drag the screen left or right to view earlier or
later weeks.
To learn more about events in Week view
▶ Touch an event to view its details.
▶ Touch and hold an event to open a menu with options for viewing,
editing, or deleting the event, and for creating a new event at that
time.
To add an event in Week view
▶ Touch and hold an empty spot or an event in the week to open a
menu with the option for creating a new event at that time. See
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Working in Month View
Month view displays a chart of the events of the month. Segments of
each day with scheduled events are green in the day’s vertical bar.
To switch to Month view
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Month.
Touch a day to view the events of that day.
Drag the screen up or down to view earlier or
later months.
To view more information about events in Month view
▶ Touch a day to view its events in Day view.
To add an event in Month view
▶ Touch and hold an empty spot or an event in the month to open a
menu with the option for creating a new event.
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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
▶ In Agenda, Day, or Week view, touch an event to view its details.
▶ In Month view, touch a day to switch to Day view. Then touch an
event to open the event summary.
Touch to delete this reminder.
Touch to add another reminder for this event.
If applicable, you can RSVP to an event by using the Attending? drop-
down options.
You can change any event reminders or touch the Plus button
more reminders for this event. See “Setting an Event Reminder” on
to add
If you have permission to change event details, you can press the Menu
Key
to edit or delete the event, as described in “Editing or Deleting
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Creating an Event
You can use Calendar on your phone to create events that appear on
your phone and in your Google Calendar on the web.
To create an event
1 Open the Calendar, press the Menu Key
and touch New event.
You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view.
In the menu that opens, touch New event to open the new event
screen with that day and time already entered.
2 Add details about the event.
Enter a name, time, and optional additional details about the event,
just as you would on Google Calendar (on the web).
If you have more than one calendar, you can choose the calendar
to which to add the event. Touch the Plus button
to add more
3 Invite guests to the event.
In the Guests field, enter the email addresses of everyone you want
to invite to the event. Separate multiple addresses with commas
(,). If the people to whom you send invitations use Google Calendar,
they’ll receive an invitation through their Google Calendar and by
email.
4 Press the Menu Key
and touch Show extra options to add
additional event details.
5 Scroll to the bottom of the screen and touch the Done button.
The event will be added to your Calendar. You can also access and
configure the event from Google Calendar on the web.
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Editing or Deleting an Event
You can edit or delete an event that you created on the phone or on the
web. You can also edit or delete events created by others, if they have
given you permission.
To edit an event
1 Open Calendar and touch the event, to open it.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Edit event.
For information on how to create or change event information, see
NOTE Press the Menu Key
and touch Show extra options to add or edit
additional event details.
3 Make your changes to the event.
4 Scroll to the bottom of the screen then touch the Done button.
To delete an event
There are a number of ways to delete an event.
▶ From Agenda, Day, or Week view, touch an event to view the event
details. Then, press the Menu Key
and touch Delete event.
▶ From Day or Week view, touch and hold the event then touch Delete
event in the menu that opens.
▶ When editing an event, scroll to the bottom of the Event Details
screen and touch the Delete button.
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Setting an Event Reminder
You can set one or more reminders for an event, whether or not you
created the event or have permission to edit its other details.
To set an event reminder
1 Open Calendar and touch the event, to open it.
2 Touch the Add reminder plus button
to add a reminder.
Touch the reminder’s arrow button to access the various available
reminder time options.
3 Touch the reminder time.
At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you
You can also use Google Calendar (on the web) to configure additional
reminders.
To delete an event reminder
1 Open Calendar and touch the event, to open it.
2 Touch the reminder’s Minus button
.
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Responding to an Event Reminder
If you set a reminder for an event, the Upcoming Event icon appears in
the Notifications area of the Status Bar when the reminder time arrives.
To respond to an event reminder
▶ If you receive notifications in the Status Bar, drag the Status Bar
down to open the Notifications panel. Touch the event notification to
open the list of Calendar notifications.
▶ Touch an event in the Calendar Notifications list to view more
information about that event.
▶ Touch Snooze all in the Calendar Notifications list to receive the
reminder again 5 minutes later.
▶ Touch Dismiss all in the Calendar Notifications list to delete all
reminders in the list.
▶ Touch the Back Key
when viewing the Calendar Notifications list
to keep the reminders. The reminders will remain in the Notifications
panel.
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Displaying and Synchronizing Calendars
Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to through Google
Calendar on the web are also displayed in the Calendar application
on your phone. You can select which calendars to show or hide on the
phone, and which to keep synchronized. You can also control whether
any data is synchronized to your phone by using the general sync
settings in the Settings menu’s Accounts & sync settings screen.
For more information, see “Configuring Account Sync and Display
To show or hide calendars
▶ To show or hide a calendar, open the Calendar, press the Menu Key
, touch More > My calendars, then select which calendars to
show or hide.
Calendars in the My Calendars list are kept synchronized on your
phone, whether or not you hide them.
To set which calenders are synchronized on your phone
▶ To stop syncing calendars to your phone, open the Calendar
application, press the Menu Key
, touch More > My calendars,
press the Menu Key again, touch Remove calendars, checkmark
the calendars to remove from the My calendars list, then touch the
OK button.
Calendars that you remove from the My calendars list are no longer
synchronized on your phone. However, you will remain subscribed to
them and will be able to use them through Google Calendar on the
web.
▶ To synchronize calendars to your phone, open the Calendar
application, press the Menu Key
press the Menu Key again, touch Add calendars, checkmark the
calendars you want to add to the My calendars list, then touch the
, touch More > My calendars,
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OK button.
Only the calendars that you’ve created or subscribed to on the web,
or previously removed from the My Calendars list, are shown in the
list of calendars that you can add.
Changing Calendar Settings
You can change the following settings for how the Calendar application
displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events.
▶ To change Calendar settings, open the Calendar, press the Menu Key
and touch More > Settings.
Hide declined events Checkmark so that events you’ve declined are not
displayed in your calendar views. Touch to remove the checkmark and
display all events in your calendar views.
Set alerts and notifications Opens a dialog box to configure event
reminders. You can select to be alerted, to be notified with a Status Bar
notification or to turn off notifications. See “Setting an Event Reminder”
Select ringtone Allows you to select which ringtone is used for the
Calendar event reminders.
Vibrate Checkmark to vibrate the phone when you receive an event
notification.
Set default reminder Allows you to select the default time set for event
reminders.
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Signing in and Opening your Friends List
You sign into Google Talk to chat with your friends.
You remain signed in, even when you’re using other applications, until
you deliberately sign out.
To open Google Talk and sign in
▶ Open the Launch screen and touch Talk icon
.
When you first open Google Talk, your Friends list will be displayed.
This list includes all of the friends you’ve added by using Google Talk
on the web or on the phone.
Adding friends to your Google Talk list is described in “Managing
Inviting friends to chat and accepting invitations to chat is described
Your online status.
Touch to open an ongoing chat
Touch a friend to invite them to chat.
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To return to your friends list
You can return to your Friends list when chatting with a friend, so that
you can invite another friend to chat, add a friend, and so on.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Friends list.
To sign out of Google Talk
You can sign out of Google Talk. For example, if you want to limit Google
Talk conversations to your computer. Also, signing out can also extend
your battery life.
▶ From your Friends list, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Sign out.
You will no longer receive chat notifications or see others’ Google Talk
status in other applications, such as GmailTM
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Chatting with Friends
To chat with a friend
1 From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch Talk
.
If you’re already chatting with someone, you can press the Menu
Key
and touch Friends list to return to the friend’s list.
2 Touch the friend you want to chat with.
3 Enter your message then touch Send.
Who you’re chatting with and their online status.
Messages sent and received.
Enter a message then touch Send.
The messages that you exchange are interleaved on the screen and
include information about the chat, such as whether it’s on the record,
the time a message was sent (if there’s no response after a short
while), and so on.
You can enter an emoticon (smiley), just press the Menu Key
touch More > Insert smiley to open a list of emoticons to touch.
Your chat session will remain open until you end it.
and
Friends you’re chatting with are displayed at the top of your Friends list,
with the most recent message displayed in a black-on-white balloon.
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To accept an invitation to chat
When a friend sends you a Google Talk message, you will receive a
notification. The friend’s name in the Friends list turns white and displays
the message.
▶ Touch the friend in your Friends list.
OR
▶ Open the Notifications panel then touch the chat notification.
A chat window will open where you can exchange messages with
your friend.
To switch between active chats
If you have more than one chat going, you can switch between chats.
▶ From the Friends list, touch the name of the person you want to chat
with.
OR
▶ From a chat screen or in the Friends list, press the Menu Key
and
touch Switch chats, then touch the friend you want to chat with.
OR
▶ While chatting with a friend, swipe left or right across the screen.
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To invite a friend to join a group chat
When you’re chatting, you can invite additional friends to join a group
chat.
1 On a chat screen, press the Menu Key
and touch Add to chat.
2 Touch the name of the friend to invite.
The friend you invited and the current participants will receive an
invitation to a group chat. Each one who accepts the invitation will
join the group chat. In a group chat, everyone can see everyone else’s
messages. Group chats appear at the top of your Friends list, with a
group chat icon.
To chat on or off the record
Your Google Talk messages are stored, so you can review them later and
even search for them, in the Chats folder in Gmail. If you’d rather not
store the messages in a chat, you can chat off the record.
▶ While chatting, press the Menu Key
and touch Chat off record.
To return to on-the-record chatting, press the Menu Key
and
touch Chat on record.
To end a chat
When you’ve finished your conversation, it is easy to end a chat session.
▶ From your Friends list, touch and hold the friend you want to stop
chatting with. In the menu that opens, touch End chat.
OR
▶ From a chat screen, press the Menu Key
and touch End chat.
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Changing and Monitoring Online Status
Google Talk allows you to change how you appear to others; you can
change your online status and status messages, as well as the picture
that appears next to your name on your friend’s Friends list.
To change your online status
1 From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch Talk
2 Touch the Status icon at the top right of your Friends list.
3 In the menu that opens, touch a status option.
.
In addition to the standard status settings described in the table, you
can also select a message that you’ve entered previously. Or touch
Clear custom messages to erase them and start over. Your status
and any message appear in your contact’s Friends lists and in other
locations where your status or status message are displayed.
Status Icons
Icons in Google Talk, Gmail, Google MapsTM, and other applications
indicate your and your friends’ Google Talk status.
Available: Signed into Google Talk and available to chat
Away: Signed into Google Talk but not active
Busy: Signed into Google Talk but too busy to chat
Signed out of Google Talk
Invisible: Signed into Google Talk but appear signed out to others
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To change your status message
1 From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch Talk
2 Touch the status message field, at the top of your Friends list.
3 Enter a new status message.
.
4 Touch the Done button.
To change your picture
1 Touch your picture at the top left of your Friends list.
The Select Picture screen opens with all the pictures on your
microSD card displayed as thumbnails.
2 Touch the picture you want to use.
3 Crop the picture.
4 Touch the Save button.
Managing Your Friends List
Your Google Talk Friends list contains the friends you’ve invited to
become friends or whose invitations you’ve accepted in Google Talk.
Friends can invite each other to chat in Google Talk and see each others’
online status in Google Talk and other applications, such as in Gmail and
Google Maps.
The Google Talk Friends list is sorted by your friends’ online status: active
chats, online, busy, and offline. Within each grouping, friends are listed
alphabetically.
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To add a friend to your Friends list
You can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your friend in
Google Talk, so you can chat with each other and stay up to date with
each others’ online status.
1 From the Friends list, press the Menu Key
and touch Add friend.
2 Enter your friend’s Gmail address and touch Send invitation.
To view and accept an invitation to become a friend
When a contact invites you to become a friend in Google Talk, you
receive a notification in the Status Bar and the invitation appears in your
Friends list.
1 Touch the invitation from either the Status Bar or the Friends list.
2 Touch Accept or touch Cancel, if you don’t want to chat with and
share your Google Talk status with the sender.
To view a list of pending invitations to friends
▶ From the Friends list, press the Menu Key
and touch Invites.
All the friends to whom you’ve extended invitations to become
friends on Google Talk appear in the list until they accept or cancel
your invitation.
To view all friends or only those most popular with you
By default, only the friends that you frequently chat with (the most
popular) are shown in the Friends list. But you can view all friends
instead.
▶ In the Friends list, press the Menu Key
and touch All friends.
To switch back to just the friends with whom you chat most
frequently, touch Most popular in the menu.
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To add a friend to the ‘Most popular’ group
You can set a friend to always appear in your Most popular Friends list.
1 From the Friends list, touch and hold a friend’s name.
If you don’t see the friend’s name, press the Menu Key
and
touch All friends.
2 Touch Always show friend in the menu that opens.
To remove a friend from this list, touch and hold the friend’s name
from the Friends list.
In the menu that opens, touch Hide friend.
To block a friend
You can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your
friend will be removed from your Friends list.
1 From the Friends list, touch and hold the friend’s name.
If you don’t see the friend, press the Menu Key
and touch All
friends.
2 Touch Block friend in the menu that opens.
You can view a list of your blocked friends by opening your Friends
list, pressing the Menu Key and touching Blocked. You can
unblock a friend by touching the friend’s name in the blocked list and
then touching OK in the dialog box that opens.
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Changing Google Talk Settings
You can configure Google Talk to send you a notification with the
contents of each message that you receive in a chat, and also to sound a
ringtone or vibrate the phone.
You can also configure Google Talk to sign you in automatically when
you turn on your phone, and you can set whether the mobile indicator is
displayed next to your name in other people’s Friends lists.
To configure notifications for new Google Talk messages
1 From the Friends list, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Settings.
2 Checkmark IM notifications to receive a notification in the Status
Bar when a new chat message arrives.
3 Touch Select ringtone to open a list of the ringtones that will ring to
notify you of a new chat.
4 Checkmark Vibrate to set the phone to vibrate when you receive
notification of a new chat.
To show or hide the mobile indicator to friends
1 From the Friends list, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Settings.
2 Checkmark or uncheck Mobile indicator.
If Mobile indicator is checked, your friends see an outline of an
AndroidTM next to your name in their Friends list when you’re signed
into Google Talk on an Android phone. If your fried is signed on to a
non-Android phone, an outline of a mobile phone will be displayed.
Your friend is signed into Google Talk
on his or her phone.
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To set whether you sign into Google Talk automatically
1 From the Friends list, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Settings.
2 Checkmark or uncheck Automatically sign in.
When Automatically sign in is checked, you are signed into Google
Talk when you turn on your phone.
Signing in and out of Google Talk is described in “Signing in and
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Opening Email and the Accounts Screen
You can use the Email application to read email from services other than
GmailTM. The Email application supports the following account types:
POP3, IMAP and Exchange.
To open the Email application
▶ From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch Email
.
The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens
to help you add an email account, as described in “Adding and Editing
After the initial setup, Email displays the contents of your Inbox (if you
have only one account) or the Accounts screen (if you have multiple
accounts).
You can also add a shortcut to Email on your Home screen so that you
can open it directly from the Home screen. See “Customizing the Home
The Accounts screen
The Accounts screen lists your Combined Inbox and each of your email
accounts. If you have starred, draft, or unsent messages in any of your
accounts, the folders for those items from all accounts are displayed as
well.
▶ Open the Email application. If you’re not on the Account screen,
press the Menu Key
and touch Accounts.
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Accounts Screen
Touch to open your Combined Inbox, with
messages sent to all of your accounts.
Touch to open a list of just your starred
messages.
Touch an account to open its Inbox.
Touch the folder icon to open the account’s
folders.
Each folder and account on the Accounts screen displays the number
of unread messages in green, or will display the number of messages
in Starred, Drafts and Outbox in gray.
You can touch an account to view its Inbox, or an account’s folder icon
to view a list of that account’s folders.
The account from which you send email by default is indicated with a
checkmark.
To open your Combined Inbox
If you have configured Email to send and receive email from more than
one account, you can view all messages sent to all accounts in your
Combined Inbox.
1 From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch Email
.
2 Touch Combined Inbox (in the Accounts screen).
Messages in the Combined Inbox are color coded along their left
sides, by account, using the same colors that are used for your
accounts in the Accounts screen.
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An unread message.
Messages are color coded according to
the account to which they were sent.
A previously read message.
Only your account’s most recent emails are downloaded to your
phone. To download more (earlier) email messages, touch Load more
messages at the bottom of the emails list.
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Reading Your Messages
You can read messages from your Combined Inbox, from the Inbox, or
from other folders from the individual accounts.
To read a message
1 From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch Email
.
2 Touch the message you want to read.
The message opens in a screen that includes information about who
sent it, the date it was sent, and other related information.
The Google TalkTM online status will be shown (if available) next to
the name of the sender of each message. You can touch that status
indicator to open Quick Contact. See “Connecting Quickly With Your
Options for responding to a message are described in “Responding to
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Responding to a Message
There are many options to how you can respond to a received email
message. You can reply to it, forward it or even just delete it.
To reply to or forward a message
▶ While reading a message, touch the Reply button or the Reply all
button (available at the end of the email).
OR
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Reply, Reply all, or Forward.
A new Compose message window will open.
You can send this message as you would a new message, as described
To mark a message as unread
You can set a message to appear as though it has not been read – for
example, to remind yourself to read it again later.
▶ While reading a message, press the Menu Key
and touch Mark
as unread.
To delete a message
There are a few easy ways to delete a message.
▶ While reading a message, touch the Delete button.
OR
▶ While reading a message, press the Menu Key
and touch
Delete.
For many types of accounts, deleted messages are moved to a Trash
folder, so you can retrieve them in case they were deleted by mistake.
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Starring Messages
You can add stars to important messages to make it easy to keep track
of them. When you star a message, a Starred folder will be added to the
Accounts screen.
To star a message
▶ While reading a message, touch the star
in its header.
OR
▶ From a list of messages in a folder, touch a message’s star.
The star turns gold
.
To unstar a message
▶ Touch the star again.
To view your starred messages
You can open a folder that contains the starred messages from all of
your accounts.
1 Open the Accounts screen.
2 Touch Starred.
A folder opens with your starred messages.
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Composing and Sending Email
You can send email to your contacts or to other people or groups.
To compose and send a message
1 While in the Email application, press the Menu Key
and touch
Compose.
2 Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient.
As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your
Contacts. You can touch a suggested address or continue entering a
new one. Separate multiple addresses with commas. See “Contacts”
3 Press the Menu Key
and touch Add Cc/Bcc to be able to Cc or
Bcc other contacts/email addresses.
4 Enter a subject for the message.
5 Enter the text of the message. For information about entering text,
6 Press the Menu Key
and touch Add attachment to send an
attachment with the message.
7 Touch the Send button.
If you’re not ready to send the message, touch the Save as draft
button to save it in a Drafts folder. Touch a draft message in a Drafts
folder to resume working on it. Your message will also be saved as
a draft if you touch the Back Key
before sending it. Touch the
Discard button to abandon and delete a message, including any
saved drafts.
If you aren’t connected to a network, for example, if you’re working
in airplane mode, the messages that you send are stored in your
Outbox folder until you’re connected to a network again. If it contains
any pending messages, the Outbox is displayed on the Accounts
screen.
Please note that messages sent using an Exchange account will
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not be located on the phone; they will, however, be located on the
Exchange server itself.
If you want to see your sent messages in the Sent folder (or with
the Sent label), you will often need to open the Sent folder/label and
select Refresh from the options menu.
Working with Account Folders
Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folders. Depending on
the features supported by your account’s service provider, you may have
additional folders.
To view an account’s folders
1 Open the Accounts screen.
2 Touch an account’s folder icon.
The account’s Folders screen will open, with a list of the folders in
the account. Touch a folder to view a list of the messages it contains.
The account name.
Indicates the number of new messages in
the folder.
Touch a folder to open the messages it
contains.
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Adding and Editing Email Accounts
The first time you open the Email application, you will be prompted to
set up an email account. After that, you can configure Email to send and
receive email from additional accounts. The accounts that you configure
will be displayed in the Accounts screen. See “Opening Email and the
The Email setup wizard helps you set up your account for many popular
email systems, including those based on POP3, IMAP, and SMTP, so you
can read and work with the same email as you would through on-line
email or an email application on your desktop. If your service provider
requires additional settings or if your service provider is unknown to
the Email application, you can enter the necessary details manually,
though you will typically need to contact your email service provider to
determine the correct settings for your account.
You can also set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account (Exchange
2003 and 2007), so you can read and work with the same email as you
would on a computer using Microsoft Outlook. Email supports username
and password authentication for Exchange ActiveSync accounts; it does
not support other Exchange ActiveSync security policies at this time.
To add an email account
1 Open the Accounts screen.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Add account.
In the Setup Email screen, enter your email address and password.
If you’re adding a second or subsequent email address, you can
also check the option to use the new account to send all outgoing
messages.
3 Touch the Next button. Or, if you need to enter email account
settings the wizard can’t configure for you, touch the Manual setup
button.
If you touch the Next button, Email attempts to communicate with
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your email service provider to validate your account for sending and
receiving mail, using just your email address and password. This is
sufficient for most email services.
Depending on the service provider, you may be asked what kind of
email account you have. If you’re not sure, ask your email service
provider.
If the wizard determines that your service provider requires additional
information, or if you touched the Manual setup button, you’re
prompted to enter your email account details. Details are described
service provider for the values required for your account.
4 Enter a name for the account, confirm how you want your name to
appear in outgoing mail, then touch the Done button to complete
adding the account.
If you are adding an Exchange ActiveSync account, you can also
decide whether you want to synchronize your contacts from the
Exchange ActiveSync server to your phone. You can change this
setting later using the Contacts application.
Email will start downloading your email messages so you can start
using it to send and receive messages.
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To change an account’s settings
You can change a number of settings for an account, including how often
email is checked and how you’re notified of new mail.
1 Open the Accounts screen.
2 Touch and hold the account whose settings you want to change. In
the menu that opens, touch Account settings.
For descriptions of the settings that you can change, see “Changing
Email Account Settings” below.
3 When you’re finished changing settings, touch the Back Key
to
return to the Accounts screen.
To delete an email account
1 Open the Accounts screen.
2 Touch and hold the account you want to delete.
3 Touch Remove account in the menu that opens.
4 Touch the OK button in the dialog box to confirm that you want to
delete the account.
Changing Email Account Settings
The following settings can be changed for your Email accounts. See
Email account settings
Account name The name of the account as it appears in the Accounts
and Folders screens.
Your name Your name as it appears to others when they receive email
from you.
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Email check frequency How often Email checks for new email sent to
this account.
Default account Use this account as the default account for when you
want to send an email from your phone.
Email notifications Set whether you want to receive notifications
when you receive new email sent to this account.
Select ringtone Select a ringtone to sound when you receive an email
notification for this account.
Vibrate Set the phone to vibrate when you receive an email
notification for this account.
Incoming settings Opens a screen where you can configure settings
for how you receive email for this account. See “Incoming server
Outgoing settings Opens a screen where you can configure settings
for how you send email from this account. (Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync accounts do not have separate outgoing server settings.)
Sync contacts For accounts that can sync contacts, checkmark to
sync contacts from this account with your phone. See “Configuring
Sync calendars For accounts that can sync calendars, checkmark to
sync calendars from this account with your phone.
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Incoming server settings
Your account’s incoming settings are different, depending on the kind of
email service for the account: POP3, IMAP, Exchange ActiveSync.
Settings for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts:
If your Exchange ActiveSync server requires that you specify a domain,
enter it before the backslash.
Otherwise, just enter your username (the part before the @example.
com in your email address) after the backslash. (The backslash is optional
if you’re just entering your username; Email uses the correct syntax for
domains and usernames when communicating with the server.)
Domain\
Username
The password for your email account.
Password
Server
The hostname for the Exchange ActiveSync server, for example, owa.
example.com.
Use secure
connection
(SSL)
Checkmark this option if your Exchange ActiveSync server requires you
to connect to the server securely, or if you prefer to connect securely.
Checkmark this option if you want to accept a server certificate from
your Exchange ActiveSync server that is self-signed, out of date, or in
some other way not accepted by the Email application.
Accept
all SSL
certificates
Settings for IMAP accounts:
Depending on the requirements of your email service provider, your full
email address or just your username (that is, the part before @example.
com in your email address).
Username
Password
The password for your email account.
The domain name of your email service provider’s IMAP server; for
example, imap.example.com.
IMAP
server
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Set the Security type (following item) first for the server port number to
be entered automatically, if it is available. Or, enter a different port number
if your email service provider requires it.
Port
Select the security type required by your email service provider. Select
the Accept all certificates option for your security type to accept a server
certificate from your IMAP server that is self-signed, out of date, or in
some other way not accepted by the Email application.
Security
type
Leave blank unless instructed to enter a specific prefix by your email
service provider.
IMAP path
prefix
Settings for POP3 accounts:
Depending on the requirements of your email service provider, your full
email address or just your username (that is, the part before @example.
com in your email address).
Username
Password
The password for your email account.
The fully resolved domain name of your email service provider’s POP3
server, for example, pop3.example.com.
POP3
server
Set the Security type (following item) first for the server port number to be
entered automatically, if it is available. Or, enter a different port number if
your email service provider requires it.
Port
Select the security type required by your email service provider. Select
the Accept all certificates option for your security type to accept a server
certificate from your POP3 server that is self-signed, out of date, or in
some other way not accepted by the Email application.
Security
type
After user chooses the “When I delete from Inbox” item, if user deletes
the email message from Inbox of device, that message is deleted from
server.
Delete
email from
server
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Outgoing server settings
If you use an IMAP or POP3 account for receiving email, you typically
use an SMTP server to send email from that account. Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync accounts do not have separate outgoing server
settings.
The domain name of your email service provider’s SMTP server; for
example, smtp.example.com.
SMTP
server
Set the Security type (following item) first for the server port number to be
entered automatically, if it is available. Or, enter a different port number if
your email service provider requires it.
Port
Select the security type required by your email service provider. Select
the Accept all certificates option for your security type to accept a server
certificate from your SMTP server that is self-signed, out of date, or in
some other way not accepted by the Email application.
Security
type
Checkmark this option to enter a username and password for your SMTP
server, if your email service provider requires that you enter them to send
email.
Require
sign-in
Your username on the SMTP server (this may not be the same as your
username on the POP3 or IMAP server for incoming mail). Visible only if
Require sign-in is checkmarked.
Username
Password
Your password on the SMTP server (this may not be the same as your
username on the POP3 or IMAP server for incoming mail). Visible only if
Require sign-in is checkmarked.
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Opening Messaging
To open Messaging
▶ From the Home screen, touch Messaging
.
The Messaging window will open, where you can create a new
message or open an ongoing message thread.
Touch to compose a new text or multimedia
message.
Touch to open an ongoing message thread.
▶ Touch New message to start a new text or multimedia message.
▶ Touch an existing message thread to open it.
To delete a message thread from the Messaging window
1 Touch and hold the message thread.
2 Touch Delete thread in the menu that opens.
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Exchanging Messages
You can send text (SMS) messages of up to 160 characters to another
mobile phone. If you keep typing after the limit, your message is
delivered as a series of messages.
Multimedia (MMS) messages can contain text and a picture, a recorded
voice, an audio file, a video, or a picture slideshow.
The Messaging application automatically converts a message into a
multimedia message if you send it to an email address instead of a
phone number, add a subject, or attach a media file.
To send a text message
1 On the Messaging screen, touch New message.
2 Enter a mobile phone number in the To field.
As you enter the mobile phone number, matching contacts appear.
You can touch a suggested recipient or continue entering the phone
number.
3 Touch the text field to start entering your message.
Enter a mobile phone number or the name of a
contact with a mobile number.
Touch the Send button to send your message.
As you near the 160-character limit, a counter appears in the top right
corner of the text field to tell you how many characters are left.
If you touch the Back Key
while composing a message, it’s saved
as a draft in your Messaging menu. Touch the message to resume
composing it.
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4 Touch the Send button.
The Message window opens, with your message after the word Me.
Responses appear in the same window, creating a message thread
with that contact.
To create and send a multimedia message
1 On the Messaging screen, touch New message.
2 Enter a mobile phone number or email address in the To field. As you
type, matching contacts appear. You can touch a suggested contact
or continue typing.
3 Touch the text field to start entering your message.
4 Press the Menu Key
and touch Add subject to add a message
subject.
5 Press the Menu Key
and touch Attach to open a menu where
you can touch the kind of media file to attach to the message.
• If you touch Pictures, you’re prompted to select a picture from
your collection.
• If you touch Capture picture, the Camera application opens so you
can take a picture and attach it.
• If you touch Videos, you’re prompted to select a video from your
collection.
• If you touch Capture video, the Camcorder application opens so
you can record a video and attach it.
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• If you touch Audio, you’re prompted to select an audio file from
embedded audio files.
• If you touch Record audio, the voice recording function opens
and allows you to record a spoken message and attach it to your
message.
• If you touch Slideshow, a menu opens and allows you to assemble
photos into a slideshow (up to 10 slides) to attach to the message.
Use the buttons in the Compose Message screen to preview the
message, replace the picture, or remove the slide.
6 Touch the Done button after you finish editing the slideshow.
7 Touch the Send button.
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To respond to messages you receive
If you’re working in a message window, messages that you receive
from that contact are displayed. Otherwise, you receive a new message
notification and a new message icon appears in the Status Bar. When
you touch the new message notification, the Message window opens,
where you can reply to the message.
If Auto-retrieve is unchecked, you must touch Download to view the
message.
If the message contains a media file, touch Play to view, watch, or
listen to it. Touch and hold the media file to open a menu with additional
options.
To view details about a message
1 Touch and hold a message in a message window.
2 Touch View message details in the menu that opens.
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Changing Messaging Settings
You can change a number of Messaging settings.
▶ To change Messaging settings, open the Messaging window, press
the Menu Key
and touch Settings.
Storage settings
Delete old messages Touch to place a checkmark and allow the phone
to delete older messages in a thread when the Text message limit or
Multimedia message limit is reached. Uncheck to keep all messages.
Text message limit Touch to set the number of messages to save per
thread of text messages.
Multimedia message limit Touch to set the number of messages to
save per thread of multimedia messages.
Signature Opens a dialog box to enter a signature to automatically
send with your messages.
Callback Number Touch to place a checkmark and open a dialog box
to view or edit the callback number sent with your messages.
Text message (SMS) settings
Delivery reports Touch to place a checkmark and allow your phone to
receive delivery reports for the messages you send.
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Multimedia message (MMS) settings
Delivery reports Touch to place a checkmark and allow your phone to
receive a report on the messages you send.
Read reports Touch to place a checkmark and allow your phone to
receive reports when your messages are read or deleted.
NOTE Please check with your service provider to see if Delivery reports and Read
reports are supported.
Auto-retrieve Touch to remove the checkmark to download only the
heading of multimedia messages, which you can then touch to open
a menu to download the whole message. This is useful for controlling
how much data you download.
Roaming auto-retrieve Touch to remove the checkmark to download
only the heading of multimedia messages when connected to other
carrier’s data networks. This is useful for avoiding unexpected charges
if your contract has limits on data roaming.
Notification settings
Notifications Touch to place a checkmark and allow your phone to
receive a notification whenever you receive a new message.
Select ringtone Opens a dialog box where you can select the ringtone
to sound when you receive new message notifications.
Vibrate Touch to place a checkmark to have the phone vibrate when
you receive a new message notification.
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Opening Browser
The Browser application allows you to surf the web. Navigation of the
web varies from webpage to webpage depending on the format of the
website. Some websites are in full-size format, which are designed
for computer-based web browsers, while other websites are in mobile
format, designed for mobile browsers.
To open Browser
▶ Touch the Browser icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
The Browser also opens when you touch a web link - for example, in
an email or text message. When you open the Browser application,
the last webpage you were viewing is displayed. If you have not used
Browser recently, your home page opens. The URL of the current
page is displayed at the top of the window.
The address (URL) of the current page.
Some sites scroll the URL bar off the top of
the screen, but you can drag the page down or
press the Menu Key
to see it again.
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To go to a webpage
1 Touch the URL box at the top of the Browser screen.
If the URL box isn’t visible, scroll up until the URL box comes into
view.
2 Enter the address (URL) of the webpage.
As you enter the address, GoogleTM web search makes suggestions
of webpages and queries. You can also touch the Microphone icon
to search by voice.
3 Touch a suggestion or enter an address then touch Go.
To refresh the current page
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Refresh.
The webpage is reloaded, updating any content that has changed.
To stop opening a page
If a webpage is taking a long time to open, or if you change your mind,
you can stop it from opening.
▶ Touch the Cancel icon
OR
to the right of the URL.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Stop.
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To get more information about the current page
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch More > Page info.
A dialog box opens with the page’s title and full address.
To set your home page
Your home page opens when you open a new Browser window, and
when you start the Browser application after restarting your phone or
after not using it for a while.
1 On a Browser screen, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Settings > Set home page.
2 Enter the address (URL) of the page then touch OK.
You may find it more convenient to copy the URL from the page you
want then paste it in the dialog box.
If you prefer to open a new Browser windows without opening a
webpage by default, leave this field blank.
Navigating within a webpage
Webpages that are optimized for mobile devices typically open at a size
appropriate for your phone. Often, you can’t zoom or even scroll their
contents.
Webpages 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.
To scroll a webpage
▶ Slide your finger on the screen in the direction you wish to scroll.
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To zoom in or out on a webpage
You may not be able to zoom in or out on webpages that are designed
for mobile devices.
1 Slide your finger lightly on the screen to reveal the Zoom control
.
2 Touch the plus or minus side of the Zoom control to zoom in or out.
To quickly zoom into a section of a webpage
You may not be able to zoom in or out on webpages that are designed
for mobile devices.
▶ Double-tap on the section of the webpage you want to view. The
webpage zooms in so that you can read all the text in that section by
scrolling up and down.
▶ To return to page overview, double-tap the screen again.
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To find text on a webpage
1 Press the Menu Key
and touch More > Find on page.
2 Enter the text you’re looking for.
As you type, the first word with matching characters is highlighted
on the screen and subsequent matches are boxed.
3 Touch the left or right arrow to jump to and highlight the previous or
next matching word.
Touch to jump to the previous or next
matching word.
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Navigating Among Webpages
You can open links on a webpage, navigate back and forth, and review
your browsing history just as in any web browser.
To open a link
▶ Touch a link to open it.
Links that you touch are highlighted in orange until the webpage they
refer to opens in the window.
To go back and forth among the pages you’ve opened
▶ Touch the Back Key
OR
.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Forward.
To view your Browser history
As you browse the web, the Browser keeps track of the pages you visit
to help you find your way back later.
1 Touch the Bookmark icon
at the top right of the screen.
2 Touch the History tab.
You can also touch and hold the Back Key
when viewing a
webpage to open the History tab. The pages you’ve visited are
grouped chronologically. Bookmarked pages have a gold star.
3 Touch a time period to view the pages you’ve visited.
4 Touch a page in the history to reopen it.
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To view your most frequently visited pages
1 Touch the Bookmark icon
at the top right of the screen.
2 Touch the Most visited tab.
The pages you’ve visited most frequently are listed in order.
Bookmarked pages have a gold star.
3 Touch a page to open it.
To follow shortcuts for links, phone numbers, and
addresses
The Browser recognizes links, as well as some phone numbers and
addresses, as information that you may want to act on directly.
▶ Touch and hold a link to open a menu with shortcuts for opening,
bookmarking, saving, and sharing the link via social networking site,
email, or text message.
▶ Touch a phone number to open the Phone application with the
number entered.
▶ Touch a street address to open it in the Google Maps application.
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Working with Multiple Browser Windows
You can open up to eight Browser windows at once and switch among
them.
To open a new Browser window
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch New Window.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Windows. In the screen that
opens, touch New window.
New windows open with your home page.
To switch Browser windows
1 Press the Menu Key
and touch Windows.
All of your open windows are displayed.
Touch to open a new window.
Touch to close a window.
Touch to open an existing window.
2 Touch a window to open it.
To close a Browser window
1 Press the Menu Key
and touch Windows.
All of your open windows are displayed.
2 Touch the Close icon on the window to close it.
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Downloading Files
You can download files, webpages, and even applications from the web.
The files that you download are stored on your microSD card.
To allow installing applications from the web or email
By default, your phone is configured to prevent you from installing
applications that you download from the web or receive in an email
message.
WARNING! Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources.
To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only
from trusted sources, such as Android MarketTM
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
2 Touch Settings > Applications.
.
.
3 Touch to checkmark Unknown sources.
4 Read the pop-up message and touch the OK button.
To download a file
Different webpages offer different mechanisms for downloading
pictures, documents, applications, and other files.
▶ Touch and hold an image or a link to a file or to another webpage. In
the menu that opens, touch Save.
If the file is in a format supported by an application on the phone, it is
downloaded to your microSD card.
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To cancel a download
If you change your mind about downloading a file, or start downloading
one by accident, you can cancel the download in progress.
1 Press the Menu Key
and touch More > Downloads.
2 Press the Menu Key
again, then touch Cancel all downloads.
To view the files you’ve downloaded
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch More > Downloads.
The files you’ve downloaded are listed in order. Touch a file to open it.
You can clear the list by pressing the Menu Key
then touching
Clear list.
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Working with Bookmarks
You can bookmark webpages so that you can quickly return to them.
To bookmark a webpage
1 Open the webpage you wish to bookmark.
2 Touch the Bookmark icon
at the top right side of the screen or
press the Menu Key and touch Bookmarks.
3 Touch Add at the top left side of the Bookmarks screen.
4 Edit the name and the address (if necessary) then touch OK. The
bookmark is added to the top of your list of bookmarks.
To open a bookmark
1 Touch the Bookmark icon
at the top right side of the screen or
press the Menu Key and touch Bookmarks.
A window opens with a list of your bookmarks. Bookmarks are
displayed in thumbnail view by default. To see them as a list, press
the Menu Key
and touch List view.
2 Touch a bookmark to open it.
The bookmarked webpage opens in the current window. If you prefer
to open it in a new window, touch and hold the bookmark, then touch
Open in new window in the menu that opens.
To edit a bookmark
1 Touch the Bookmark icon
at the top right side of the screen or
press the Menu Key and touch Bookmarks.
2 Touch and hold the bookmark to edit.
3 Touch Edit bookmark in the menu that opens.
4 Edit the name or address in the dialog box that opens.
5 Touch the OK button.
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To share a bookmark
1 Touch the Bookmark icon
at the top right side of the screen or
press the Menu Key
and touch Bookmarks.
2 Touch and hold the bookmark to share.
3 Touch Share link in the menu that opens.
4 Touch the application you want to use to send the bookmark.
To add a bookmark shortcut to the Home screen
You can add a shortcut to your phone’s Home screen that you can touch
to open one of your bookmarks in a Browser window.
1 Touch and hold an empty spot on your phone’s Home screen.
2 Touch Shortcuts.
3 Touch Bookmarks.
4 Touch the desired bookmark to add it.
The Bookmark icon is added to the Home screen.
To delete a bookmark
1 Touch the Bookmark icon
at the top right side of the screen or
press the Menu Key
and touch Bookmarks.
2 Touch and hold a bookmark to delete it.
3 Touch Delete bookmark in the menu that opens.
4 Touch the OK button.
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Changing Browser Settings
You can configure a number of Browser settings, including several that
you can use to manage your privacy.
▶ To open the Browser settings screen, start the Browser, then press
the Menu Key
and touch More > Settings.
Page content settings
Text size Allows you to increase or decrease the size of the text that
the Browser uses when displaying webpages.
Default zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification
level that the Browser uses when first opening a webpage.
Open pages in overview When checkmarked, webpages are
displayed in an overview. If the checkmark is removed, the webpage is
displayed at 100% size.
Text encoding Allows you to change the character-encoding standard
that the Browser uses when displaying text on a webpage.
Block pop-up windows Touch to place a checkmark and allow the
phone to block pop-up windows and prevent websites from opening
windows unless you request it.
Load images Touch to place a checkmark and allow the Browser to
load images when displaying a webpage. Remove the checkmark to
allow the Browser to omit images when displaying a webpage.
Auto-fit pages When checkmarked, the Browser optimizes the
presentation text and other elements of webpages to fit your phone’s
screen. If the checkmark is removed, webpages can be viewed as
designed for a computer screen.
Landscape-only display Touch to place a checkmark and allow your
phone to display pages in landscape (horizontal) orientation on your
screen, regardless of how you are holding the phone.
Enable JavaScript When checkmarked, the Browser allows JavaScript
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to run. Remove the checkmark to prevent JavaScript from running.
Enable plug-ins When checkmarked, plug-ins are enabled on
webpages. Remove the checkmark to disable plug-ins from webpages.
Open in background When checkmarked, links opened in a new
window will open in the background. If the checkmark is removed, new
windows will open in place of the current window.
Set home page Allows you to enter the URL of a page to set as your
Home page.
Privacy settings
Clear cache Allows you to delete the temporary files your Browser
stores in order to open webpages more quickly.
Clear history Allows you to delete the Browser history of pages you
have visited.
Accept cookies When checkmarked, your phone allows webpages to
store cookies. Remove checkmark to prevent webpages from storing
cookies on your phone.
Clear all cookie data Touch to delete all cookies from your phone.
Remember form data When checkmarked, the Browser remembers
what you enter in a form on a site and helps you reenter that text
the next time you use that form. Remove checkmark to disable this
feature.
Clear form data Touch to delete all the information the Browser
remembers about what you’ve entered in forms.
Enable location When checkmarked, you permit websites with
location-specific content to ask whether you want to share your
location, using your phone’s location information. To provide a website
with your location, you must also have location sharing enabled in the
Settings application.
Clear location access Allows you to clear the permissions to access
your location that you’ve granted to websites in the past. If those
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websites want permission to access your location again, you must
grant it again.
Security settings
Remember passwords The Browser can remember your passwords
for some webpages that require you to log in to make it quicker to
access those pages on repeat visits. Remove checkmark to prevent
the Browser from storing passwords.
Clear passwords Touch to delete any passwords that the Browser has
stored.
Show security warnings When checkmarked, the Browser warns you
about websites with common security problems, such as outdated
or invalid certificates. Remove checkmark to prevent these warnings.
Advanced settings
Website settings Opens a screen where you can view advanced
settings for particular websites.
Reset to default Touch to delete all Browser data, including your
browsing history, cookies, passwords, and bookmarks, and to restore
all the Browser settings to their original values.
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Opening Google Maps and Viewing Your
Location
First, turn on location services to use information about your location
when navigating and searching in Google Maps. Then open the Google
Maps application to view your location.
To use location services with Google Maps
You must have location services turned on to view your location in
Google Maps and to use your location to find local resources.
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Location & security.
3 Touch to place a checkmark on the My Location options that you
want to use.
• Checkmark Use wireless networks to allow the phone to
determine your approximate location by using Wi-Fi and mobile
networks.
• Checkmark Use GPS satellites to allow your phone to determine
your location to street-level accuracy.
4 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
.
5 Touch Settings > Privacy.
Checkmark Use My Location to use your location when you search.
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To open Google Maps and view your location
1 Touch the Google Maps icon
on the Home screen or in the
Launch screen.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch My location.
The map centers on a blue dot that indicates your location.
A blue circle around the dot indicates that your actual location is
within the circle.
Drag the map to move in any direction.
Your location.
Zoom in or out.
To move the map
▶ Drag the map with your finger in the desired direction.
To zoom in and out of a map
▶ Touch the plus or minus side of the Zoom control
.
OR
▶ Double-tap a location on the map to zoom in to that location. Not all
magnification levels are available for all locations.
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To get an address and additional information for a
location
▶ Touch and hold a location on the map. A balloon with the address and
a thumbnail from Street View (if available) opens over the location.
Touch and hold a location to open a balloon
with its address.
Touch the balloon to access additional
options.
▶ Touch the balloon to access additional options.
To clear the map
After you get directions or search on a map, you can clear the markers
that are left from those activities.
▶ While viewing a map, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Clear Map.
Changing Map Layers
Initially, Google Maps opens with a street map. You can also view a
satellite image of a location, check on traffic, and even look at a location
as if you were standing on the street. You can also view maps that you
have created in Google Maps on the web.
Google Map Layers: A layer is any content that can be overlaid on the
map. Currently, there are several available layers that include, Traffic,
Latitude friends, Directions, Transit Lines, Wikipedia, and My Maps.
Recent map search results also appear under the Layers menu so that
you can see them along with the other layers.
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To view map, satellite, or traffic layers
▶ Press the Menu Key
, touch Layers, then touch Traffic, Satellite,
Latitude, or another layer.
Map layer
Satellite layer
Traffic layer
Map layer is the default view. It displays a street map with the names
of streets, rivers, lakes, mountains, parks, and other features.
Satellite layer uses the same satellite data as Google EarthTM. Satellite
images are not real time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery
available, most of which is between 1 and 3 years old.
Traffic layer offers real-time traffic conditions, displayed over roads as
color-coded lines, from green through black.
Not all locations have information to support all Map layers or all zoom
levels. Visit Google Maps on the web to learn more about layers.
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Searching For Locations and Places
You can search for a location and view it on a map. You can also search
for places on the map that you’re viewing.
To search for a location
1 While viewing a map, press the Menu Key
touch the Search Key
and touch Search or
.
2 In the search box, enter the place you’re looking for. You can enter an
address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example,
“theater in New York”.
3 Touch the Search icon
.
Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map.
Touch a balloon to open a screen with more
information about the location.
Touch a marker to open a balloon with more
information.
Touch to open a list of all the results on the map.
Touch to select the next or previous marker
on the map and view its label.
You can touch a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Touch
the balloon to open a screen with more information about the location,
as well as options for obtaining directions.
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Getting Directions
Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public
transportation, bicycle, or car. You can add a destination shortcut to your
Home screen so that you can simply touch the shortcut to get directions
to that location from wherever you are.
To get directions
1 While viewing a map, press the Menu Key
2 Enter a starting point in the first text box and your destination in the
second text box. You can also touch to open a menu with options
and touch Directions.
for selecting an address from your Contacts or a point that you touch
on a map.
Enter starting and ending locations.
Touch a mode of transport.
Touch to get directions.
To reverse directions, press the Menu Key
and touch Reverse
Start & End.
3 Touch the icon for car, public transit, bicycle, or walking directions.
4 Touch the Go button.
The directions to your destination appear in a list.
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You can choose the directions format:
• Read directions as text.
• Touch Show on map to see the directions on a map.
• Touch Navigate to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions from Google
Maps Navigation.
• When you’re finished, press the Menu Key
and touch More >
Clear Map to clear the map.
Navigating with Spoken,Turn-by-turn Directions
You can use Google Maps Navigation to get turn-by-turn driving
directions, both spoken and displayed on your screen.
To navigate with turn-by-turn directions
▶ Get directions to a location, then touch Navigate in the Directions
screen.
OR
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▶ Touch and hold the Search Key
.
• When prompted to speak, say “Navigate to” followed by a location.
• If prompted,touch a destination in the list of suggestions.
A map opens with your route drawn in blue and your next turn
described at the top.
• As you navigate your route, each direction is spoken in turn, and the
next turn is displayed.
• The Google Maps application downloads and temporarily stores a
copy of the directions and other information about your route on the
phone, so if you lose your connection to a data network, you can still
navigate to your destination.
A compass indicates north.
Your current location and direction
You can control the volume of the spoken directions with the Volume
Up/Down Keys. To turn the spoken directions off, press the Menu
Key
and touch Mute.
To view turn-by-turn directions in a list
You can view each turn in your route as a list of written directions.
▶ Touch the Directions icon
.
A screen opens with a list of turn-by-turn directions to your
destination.
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▶ Touch the Back Key
to return to Navigation View.
To return to Navigation View
If you are navigating to a destination and use Google Maps to explore
areas, you can quickly return to your current location in Navigation View.
▶ Open the Notifications panel and touch the Navigation ongoing alert.
OR
▶ Touch the Navigation icon
on the map.
You return to Navigation View with your current location and the next
direction displayed.
To change views of your route
You can view your progress on your route as a map with a number of
layers of information. You can zoom in and out of the map and drag it to
view adjacent areas.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Layers to switch to views that
show traffic or satellite view, the locations of parking, restaurants,
and other landmarks along your route.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Route Info for a high-level
summary view of your route, with options for picking a new route,
traffic information, and more.
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▶ Drag on the map to view adjacent areas or touch the map to see
controls for zooming in and out.
To search for locations along your route
You can search for businesses, points of interest, and other features
along your route. When you search while navigating, your results include
locations along your route, rather than locations that are near your
current location.
▶ Touch the Search Key
and search for locations of interest.
The results are displayed as markers along your route; the first result
is labeled. You can use the left and right arrow buttons to move from
result to result, zoom in and out, or touch a label for more information
about the marker.
Navigation
▶ When you’re finished, touch the Navigation icon
to return to
Navigation View.
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To preview your route
You can preview each turn on your route with Navigation, Satellite, and
other views.
1 Touch the direction on the screen. Left and right arrows appear.
2 Touch a left or right arrow to preview the next or previous leg of your
route.
3 When you’re finished previewing, touch the Navigation icon
to
return to your current location and next turn direction.
To view traffic conditions on your route
At the lower-left corner of the Navigation View, a traffic light indicates
the overall traffic conditions on your route, next to the estimated
time until you arrive at your destination. You can also view the traffic
conditions on each segment of your route.
▶ Touch the traffic light at the lower left of the Navigation View. Your
route opens in Traffic View, with color coding to indicate the traffic
along the way.
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▶ Touch the Navigation
icon to return to your current location in
Navigation View.
To get an alternate route to your destination
If traffic is slow on your current route, or if you just want to try a different
route, you can request an alternate route from the Google Maps
Navigation service.
1 Press the Menu Key
and touch Route Info.
2 Touch the Alternate route icon
at the bottom of the screen. An
alternate route is drawn on the map.
To exit navigation
You can exit Navigation View when you reach your destination or at any
time during your trip.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Exit Navigation.
Finding Your Friends with Google LatitudeTM
Google Latitude lets you and your friends view each others’ locations
on maps and share status messages with each other. You can also send
messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your
friends’ locations using Google Latitude. Your location is not shared
automatically. It is by invitation only.
You must join Latitude and then invite your friends to view your location
or accept invitations from your friends.
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To join Latitude
▶ While viewing a map, press the Menu Key
and touch Join
Latitude.
The first time you join Latitude, you’re prompted to accept or reject
the Google privacy policy. After you’ve joined Latitude, the Menu Key
item changes to Latitude.
To open Latitude
After you join Latitude, you can open it to find your friends and view their
updates.
▶ While viewing a map, press the Menu Key
and touch Latitude.
To invite friends to share their locations
After you join Latitude, you can start sharing your location with your
friends. Only friends whom you have explicitly invited or accepted can
see your location.
1 Open Latitude, press the Menu Key
and touch Add friends.
2 Touch Select from Contacts or Add via email address in the menu
that opens.
• Select from Contacts allows you to invite your Contacts to join
Latitude.
• Add via email address allows you to invite your friends to join
Latitude by email.
3 Touch Add friends at the bottom of the screen.
If your friends already use Latitude, they receive an email request and
a notification on Latitude. If they have not yet joined Latitude, they
receive an email inviting them to sign in to Latitude with their Google
Account.
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To respond to an invitation
When a friend invites you to share your location in Latitude, you can
respond in the following ways.
Accept and share back You and your friend can see each other’s
locations.
Accept, but hide my location You can see your friend’s location, but
they can’t see yours.
Don’t accept No location information is shared between you and your
friend.
To view your friends’ locations
You can view your friends’ locations on a map or in a list.
When you open the Google Maps application, your friends’ locations are
shown. Each friend is represented by their picture (from Contacts) with
an arrow pointing to their approximate location. If a friend has chosen
to share city-level locations, their picture does not have an arrow and
appears in the middle of the city.
To see a friend’s profile and connect, touch the photo. Your friend’s
name appears in a balloon. Touch the balloon to open a screen with
details about your friend and many connection options. When you open
Latitude, you see a list of your Latitude friends with a summary of their
last known locations, status, and so on. Touch a friend in the list to open
a screen with details about the friend and many connection options.
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To connect with and manage connections with your friends
Touch a friend’s contact details balloon in Map view or touch a friend
name in List view to open the friend’s profile. In the Profile screen, you
can communicate with your friend and set privacy options.
Show on map Shows the friend’s location on the map.
Chat using Google Talk Opens a Google Talk chat window with that
friend.
Send email Opens Gmail with a message addressed to the friend.
Directions Gets directions to the friend’s location.
Navigate Opens Google Maps Navigation.
What’s nearby? Opens a list of nearby businesses, restaurants, and
other points of interest.
Sharing options Allows you to set the options for sharing your
location. You can choose from the following options:
• Hide from this friend Stop sharing your location with this friend in
Latitude, in a list, or on a map.
• Share only city-level location Share only the city you are in, not
your street-level location. Your friend sees your picture in the middle
of the city you are in.
• Share best available location Shares your street-level location
with your friend.
Remove this friend Removes the friend from your list and stop
sharing locations altogether.
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To control what you share
You have control over how and when your friends can find you. Only the
last location sent to Latitude is stored with your Google Account. If you
turn off Latitude or are hiding, no location is stored.
▶ Open Latitude, touch your own name, then touch Edit privacy
settings.
You can set the following privacy options.
Detect your location Latitude detects and updates your location as
you move. The update frequency is determined by several factors, such
as your phone’s battery charge level and how recently your location has
changed.
Set your location Opens a dialog box for you to select how your
location is set. You can enter an address, set an address from Contacts,
pick a spot on a map, or let Latitude share your actual location.
Hide your location Latitude hides your location from all your friends.
Sign out of Latitude. Disables Latitude and stops sharing your
location or status. You can always join Latitude again.
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Opening Camera and Taking Pictures
You take pictures and record videos using the Camera application. You
can also view your pictures with the Gallery application.
IMPORTANT Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth
before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can
cause blurry pictures with a “halo” effect.
To open the Camera application
▶ Touch the Camera icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
Camera opens in Landscape mode, ready to take a picture or record a
video.
Drag to switch between Camera and Video
modes.
Touch to take a picture or to begin recording
a video.
Touch to access your pictures gallery.
Touch the screen to change settings.
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To take a picture
1 Open the Camera application.
2 To control your picture exposure manually, touch the screen to open
the camera settings.
3 Frame your subject on the screen.
You can zoom in or out by touching the screen and then touching the
Zoom control
.
4 Touch the Shutter icon
.
The camera brings the image into focus. When the image is in focus,
the focus indicators in each corner turn green and the camera takes a
picture.
To take pictures with digital zoom
▶ Touch the screen to display the settings controls, touch the Zoom
control
, and slide the Zoom bar left (zoom out) or right (zoom in).
OR
Touch
to zoom in or to zoom out.
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To shoot a video
1 Open the Camera application and drag the control to the Video
position.
2 To change the length of your video or control your video exposure
manually, touch the screen to open the camcorder settings.
3 Point the lens to frame the scene where you want to start.
4 Touch the Record icon
.
The camcorder starts recording the video. The length of the recording
is displayed on the bottom right part of the screen.
5 Touch the Stop icon
to stop recording.
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Reviewing Your Pictures
You can review the pictures you’ve taken in the Camera application, view
them in a slideshow, share them with your friends, and delete and edit
them.
To review your pictures
1 Open the Camera application.
2 Touch the Picture review icon
.
The picture review screen opens.
• Use the slider bar
at the bottom of the screen to scroll
horizontally through your pictures.
• Use the Album View switch
at the top right of the screen
to switch between grid and stack view.
• Touch the Gallery icon
at the top left of the screen, then touch
the Camera icon at the top right of the screen to switch to Camera
mode.
3 Touch a picture to view it.
• Swipe your finger across the screen to the left or right to scroll
through your pictures in full screen view.
• Touch the screen or press the Menu Key
twice and touch
Slideshow to play a slideshow of all your pictures.
• Touch the screen or press the Menu Key
and touch Menu to
share, delete or edit the selected picture.
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Reviewing Your Videos
You can review the videos you’ve recorded, share them with friends,
delete them, or view them in a slideshow.
1 Open the Camera application.
2 Touch the Gallery icon
.
The main Gallery screen opens. Pictures and videos are displayed
together. Videos are indicated by a translucent play arrow.
• Use the slider bar
at the bottom of the screen to scroll
horizontally through your pictures and videos.
• Use the Album View switch
at the top right of the screen
to switch between grid and stack view.
• Touch the Gallery icon
at the top left of the screen, touch the
Camera icon at the top right of the screen to switch to Camera mode,
then drag the control to the Video position to switch to Video mode.
3 Touch a video to play it.
To access more features in the Gallery for viewing and sharing your
videos, press the Menu Key
twice.
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Changing Camera Settings
The Camera application has automatic settings that you can use to take
quick point-and-shoot photographs and videos. It also has a number of
ways to control your exposures, including controlling the focus, turning
the flash on and off, and adjusting the white balance. You can even shoot
negatives and other special effects.
The Camera application also includes settings for controlling picture
quality, video length, whether to store the location where you take your
pictures, and more.
To change Camera settings
1 Open the Camera application, then touch the screen or press the
Menu Key
, and touch Settings icon
.
2 Touch the setting category you want to change and then touch a
setting.
3 Touch the Back Key
to close the Settings menus.
4 Take your pictures using the new settings.
5 When you’re finished, touch the screen, touch the Shot settings
icon
, then touch the Reset icon
to restore the settings back to
the default values.
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Camera settings
When you change some Camera settings, the current settings are
indicated by icons along the left side of the screen.
Flash mode Touch to set the Camera’s flash mode.
: Automatic
: Off
: On
Image size Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the pictures you take.
Scene mode Touch to select the scene mode you would like to take
the picture in.
ISO Touch to select the ISO settings for your camera.
White balance Touch to select how the Camera adjusts colors in
different kinds of light in order to achieve the most natural-looking
colors for your pictures.
Color effect Touch to select a special effect for your pictures, such as
monochrome, sepia tone, or negative.
Timer Touch to set your camera’s timer for automatic pictures.
Shot Mode Touch to set the shot mode you would like to take your
pictures in.
Image Quality Touch to set the quality of the pictures you take.
Auto review Touch to set if you would like to review your picture after
taking it.
Shutter sound Touch to set the shutter sound when taking pictures.
Grid view Touch to set a grid view to display on the screen when
taking pictures.
Store location Touch On to use the phone’s GPS to include the
location of each picture you take.
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Camcorder settings
In addition to the white balance and color effect controls that the
camcorder shares with the camera the camcorder has its own distinct
settings.
Video quality Touch to set the video quality.
Audio recording Touch to set your phone to record audio along with
video.
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Opening Gallery and viewing Your Albums
Open the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and
videos.
To open Gallery and view your albums
▶ Touch the Gallery icon
on the Home screen or in the Launcher.
OR
▶ Open Gallery from the Camera application by touching the Gallery
icon
.
The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos on your
microSD card, including those you’ve taken with the Camera
application and those you downloaded from the web or other
locations.
If you have a PicasaTM account synced with one of your phone’s
GoogleTM Accounts, you’ll also see your Picasa web albums in
Gallery.
Touch to open Camera.
Touch in any view to return to the main Gallery
screen.
Typical view of an album.
Scroll left or right to view more albums.
▶ Touch an album to open it and view its contents.
The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological
order.
▶ Touch a picture or video in an album to view it.
▶ Return to the main Gallery screen at any time by touching its icon
at the top left of the screen.
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Working with Albums
Albums are groups of images and videos in folders on your microSD
card or in Picasa web albums.
To open an album and view its contents
▶ Open the Gallery application and touch the album whose contents
you want to view.
Toggle between grid and stack view.
Displays the name of the current album.
Touch a picture or video to view it.
Slide the bar to scroll horizontally through your
pictures.
▶ Use the slider bar
at the bottom of the screen to scroll
horizontally through your pictures and videos.
▶ The date of the images in view is displayed, so you can scroll by date.
▶ You can also scroll through an album by swiping the screen left or
right.
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To change how the contents of an album are displayed
You can view the images and videos in your albums in a chronological
grid or in stacks, sorted by the date and the location where they were
taken. You switch album views with the Album View switch at the top
right of the screen.
▶ Drag the Album View switch
to the right to view the
contents of the album in stacks.
Album View switch
Stacks are sorted by date and location
▶ Drag the Album View switch
to the left to view the album
contents in a chronological grid again.
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To Work with Batches of Pictures or Videos
In addition to working with whole albums and with individual pictures,
you can select one or more pictures or videos in an album to work on
them in batches. For example, to send a few pictures from an album to a
friend.
1 Open the album to view the pictures and videos to work with as a
batch.
2 Press the Menu Key
twice.
3 Checkmark or uncheck the items you want to work with.
You can select all items by touching Select All at the top left of the
screen or you can uncheck all items you’ve selected by touching
Deselect All at the top right of the screen.
4 Use the control buttons at the bottom of the screen to act on the
checked items. The control buttons available depend on the mix of
items you’ve selected.
To share an album
You can share the entire contents of one or more albums or individual
images or videos from an album.
1 Open the main Gallery window.
2 Press the Menu Key
twice.
3 Checkmark or uncheck the album(s) you want to share.
4 Touch the Share button at the bottom left of the screen and select
the application you would like to use to share the selected albums.
5 Enter the necessary information and send it.
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To get details about an album
1 Open the main Gallery window.
2 Press the Menu Key
twice.
3 Checkmark or uncheck the album(s) you want to see details about.
4 Touch the More button at the bottom right of the screen, then touch
Details from the pop-up menu.
To delete an album
You can delete an album and its contents from your microSD card.
1 Open the main Gallery window.
2 Press the Menu Key
twice.
3 Checkmark or uncheck the album(s) you want to delete.
4 Touch the Delete button at the bottom center of the screen. Touch
Confirm Delete in the balloon that pops up.
Working with Pictures
Use Gallery to view pictures that you’ve taken with the Camera
application, downloaded, copied onto your microSD card, or that are
stored in Picasa web albums. You can also edit the pictures on your
microSD card and share them with friends.
To view and browse pictures
▶ Open a Gallery album and touch a picture.
Touch to zoom in or
Touch the picture to see
the controls.
Drag left or right to see
the next or previous
picture in the album.
out; simply pinch; or
just double-tap the
picture.
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▶ Turn the phone to view the picture in upright (portrait) or sideways
(landscape) orientation. The picture is displayed (but not saved) in the
new orientation.
▶ Touch the picture to view the Navigation, Zoom, and other control
buttons.
▶ Touch the Zoom icon to zoom in or out just double-tap the screen.
▶ When the picture is zoomed in, drag the picture to view parts that are
not in view.
▶ When the picture is zoomed to fit in the window, drag left or right to
view the next or previous picture in the album.
To watch a slideshow of your pictures
▶ Touch a picture to view the control buttons, then touch the
Slideshow button.
▶ Touch a picture to end the slideshow.
To rotate a picture
1 Touch a picture to view the control buttons then press the Menu Key
.
2 Touch the More button.
A menu opens with tools for working with the picture.
3 Touch Rotate Left or Rotate Right.
The picture is saved with the new orientation.
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To use a picture as a contact icon or as Home screen
wallpaper
1 Press the Menu Key
2 Touch the More button.
3 Touch Set as.
while viewing the picture.
4 Touch Contact icon to set the picture to a Contact or touch
Wallpaper to set the picture as your wallpaper.
To crop a picture
You can crop and save pictures that are stored on your microSD card.
1 Press the Menu Key
2 Touch the More button.
3 Touch Crop.
while viewing the picture to crop.
The cropping rectangle appears on top of the picture.
4 Use the cropping box to select the portion of the picture to crop.
• Drag from the inside of the cropping box to move it.
• Drag an edge of the cropping box to resize it to any proportion.
• Drag a corner of the cropping box to resize it with fixed proportions.
Drag from inside the cropping box to move it.
Drag a corner or edge to resize the cropping
box and zoom in or out.
When you’re finished, touch Save.
5 Touch the Save button to save a copy of the picture as you cropped
it. The original uncropped version remains on your microSD card.
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To get details about a picture
1 Press the Menu Key
2 Touch the More button.
3 Touch Details.
while viewing a picture.
To view the location of a picture in Google MapsTM
If you have configured the Camera application to save location data with
your pictures, you can view the location where you took the picture in
Google Maps.
1 Press the Menu Key
while viewing the picture you want to
view its location in Google Maps.
2 Touch the More button.
3 Touch Show on map.
Google Maps opens, centered on the location stored in the picture.
To share a picture
You can share a picture by sending it to friends or posting it in a Picasa
web album.
1 Press the Menu Key
while viewing the picture to share, then
touch the Share button.
2 In the menu that opens, touch the application to use to share the
selected picture.
The application you selected opens with the picture (or a link)
attached to a new message. For information about addressing and
sending the message, see the section about that application.
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To delete a picture
You can delete a picture from your microSD card.
1 Press the Menu Key
while viewing the picture to delete.
2 Touch the Delete button then touch Confirm Delete in the dialog box
that opens.
Working with Videos
Use the Gallery application, to play videos that you’ve taken with the
Camera application and to share them with friends.
To play videos
▶ Open a Gallery album then touch a video.
Touch the video to view the playback controls
for pausing, resuming, and skipping backward
and forward.
▶ Touch the video to view the playback controls.
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To share a video
You can share a video by sending it in an email or with a multimedia
(MMS) message. MMS messages have size limits, typically 1.2MB,
or approximately 1 minute of low-quality video. In the case of hight-
quality, the time is shorter than 1 minute.You can also share a video by
uploading it to the YouTubeTM web site.
1 While viewing an album, press the Menu Key
2 Checkmark the videos or pictures to share.
3 Touch the Share button.
twice.
4 In the menu that opens, touch the application you would like to use
to share the selected videos.
5 Enter the necessary information and send it.
To delete a video
1 While viewing an album, press the Menu Key
2 Checkmark the videos to delete.
3 Touch the Delete button.
twice.
4 Touch Confirm Delete.
YouTubeTM
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Opening YouTube and Watching Videos
You can browse, search for, view, upload, and rate YouTube videos on
your phone with the YouTube application.
To open the YouTube application
▶ Touch the YouTube icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
YouTube presents the videos grouped into categories, such as Most
viewed, Most discussed, and Top rated. Touch a video to watch it or
touch
to learn more about it.
Touch to search for a video. You can also
search by voice.
Touch to record and share a video.
Touch a video to play it.
Touch to learn more about a video.
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To watch and interact with YouTube videos
▶ On a YouTube screen, touch a video to play it.
▶ Touch the video to view the Playback controls. You can pause, skip
forward or backward, or drag the slider to the point in the video you
want to watch.
▶ Touch the Back Key
to stop playback and return to the videos list.
to rate, comment on, share, flag as
▶ Press the Menu Key
inappropriate, and interact with the video in other ways.
For details about these features, visit the YouTube web site.
To search for videos
1 At the top of the main YouTube screen, touch the Search icon
.
2 Enter the text to search for or touch the Microphone icon
to
search by voice.
3 Touch a suggestion below the search box or touch the Search icon
.
4 Scroll through the search results and touch a video to watch it.
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To share your videos on YouTube
You can record and share a video using YouTube. First, you must create a
YouTube account and sign into it on your phone.
You can also share the videos you record with the Camera application
by uploading them to YouTube.
1 Touch the Camera icon
at the top right of main YouTube screen.
2 If you want to set any configurations manually, drag the Camcorder
settings panel from left to right.
3 Point the lens to frame the scene where you want to start.
4 Touch the Recording Key
.
5 Touch the Stop Key
to stop recording.
6 Touch OK.
You return to the YouTube Upload details screen.
7 Enter a title, description, and tags for your video.
8 If you want to share the video with everyone, checkmark Public.
9 Touch Upload.
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Music
Transferring Music Files to Your Phone
The Music application plays audio files that are stored on your phone’s
microSD card. Copy audio files from your computer onto the microSD
card before you open the Music application. The Music application
supports audio files in numerous formats, including MP3, M4A (DRM-
free AAC files, from iTunes®) AMR , MIDI, and OGG Vorbis.
To copy music files onto the phone’s microSD card
1 Connect the phone to your computer with a USB cable and mount
the microSD card from the Notifications panel.
2 To organize your audio files, you can use the computer to create a
music folder at the top level of the microSD card.
3 Use the computer to copy music and other audio files into the folder
that you created on the microSD card.
• You can use subfolders on the microSD card to organize your
music files or you can simply copy the audio files to the top level of
the microSD card.
• If the music files have accompanying artwork in JPEG format,
rename the art file albumart.jpg and include it in the same folder as
the music files.
• If you have created any playlists, create a subfolder for them in your
music folder on the microSD card and copy the playlists into it.
4 Unmount the microSD card from the computer and disconnect the
phone.
WARNING To prevent damage to the files on your microSD card, follow your
computer’s instructions and the instructions in “Connecting to a
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Opening Music and Working with Your Library
After you’ve copied some music onto your microSD card you can open
the Music application and see your library of music files, sorted in one
of four ways.
To open Music and view your music library
▶ Touch the Music icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
The Music application searches the microSD card for music files you
copied to your card, then builds a catalog of your music based on the
information contained in each music file. This can take from a few
seconds to several minutes, depending on how may files you have
copied onto the microSD card.
When the catalog is complete, the Music library screen opens, with
tabs that you can touch to view your music library organized by
Artists, Albums, Songs, or Playlists.
Touch a tab to view your library according to
the theme.
Touch to show a summary of information of
the current track.
You can return to the main Library screen from most other screens in
the Music application by pressing the Menu Key
then touching
Library.
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To search for music in your library
1 Open the main Library screen then touch the Search Key
.
2 Start typing the name of the artist, album, or track you’re looking for.
Matching songs are displayed in the list below the search box.
3 Touch a matching song to play it or touch a matching album or artist
to view a list of associated songs.
To delete a song from the microSD card
You can delete music from the storage card.
▶ Touch and hold a song in a library list. In the menu that opens, touch
Delete.
OR
▶ On the Playback screen, press the Menu Key
and touch Delete.
You can also delete music files from the microSD card when your
phone is connected to the computer. To do this, browse for the music
files you wish to delete and delete them from the folder.
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Playing Music
You can listen to music by using the phone’s built-in speaker, through
a wired headset, or through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset that
supports the A2DP profile.
To play music
▶ Touch a song in your library to listen to it.
OR
▶ While viewing a list of tracks in an album, press the Menu Key
and touch Play all.
The Playback screen opens and the song you touched or the first
song in the album or other playlist starts to play. The tracks in the
current playlist play in order until you reach the end of the playlist
(unless you choose a repeat option).
Otherwise, playback stops only if you stop it, even when you switch
applications or receive a phone call.
Touch to open the current playlist.
Touch to shuffle the current playlist.
Touch to repeat the current playlist; touch
again to repeat the current track.
Touch and hold to search for information.
Skip tracks or pause and resume playback.
Drag the slider to go directly to a specific
section of a track.
You can return to the Playback screen from most other screens in the
Music application by touching the currently playing song at the bottom
of the screen.
You can return to the Playback screen from any other application
by opening the Notifications panel and touching the ongoing music
notification.
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To control playback
The Playback screen contains several icons that you can touch to control
the playback of songs, albums, and playlists:
Touch to pause playback.
Touch to resume playback.
Touch to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.
Touch to skip to the previous track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.
Touch to open the current playlist.
Touch to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random
order).
Touch to set repeat mode: Don’t repeat, Repeat the playlist, or Repeat the current
track.
To control playback volume
In addition to the techniques for setting media volume described in
Music application.
▶ Press the phone’s Volume Up/Down Keys.
A panel opens to show the current media volume.
Some headsets include their own volume controls or ways to pause
and resume playback or to skip tracks.
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To play your tracks in a party shuffle
When you turn on Party Shuffle, the Music application plays tracks from
your microSD card in random until Party Shuffle is turned off.
▶ In the Playback or a Library screen, press the Menu Key
and
touch Party shuffle.
The Music application creates a current playlist of six tracks selected
randomly from your microSD card and starts playing them. When
it finishes playing the first six tracks, it adds another six tracks and
keeps playing.
▶ View the current playlist that Party Shuffle is playing by touching the
Playlist icon
on the Playback screen.
▶ Add a track to the end of the Party Shuffle playlist by touching and
holding the name of a track in your library. In the menu that opens,
touch Add to playlist, then touch Current playlist.
▶ Stop Party Shuffle by pressing Menu Key
and touching Party
shuffle off.
To use a song as a ringtone
You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the
ringtones that come with the phone.
▶ Touch and hold a song in a library list. In the menu that opens, touch
Use as phone ringtone.
OR
▶ On the Playback screen, press the Menu Key
and touch Use as
ringtone.
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Working with Playlists
You can create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs,
which you can play in the order you set or in a shuffle.
To create a playlist
1 When viewing a list of songs in the library, touch and hold the first
song you want to add to the new playlist.
2 Touch Add to playlist.
3 Touch New.
4 Enter a name for the playlist, then touch Save.
The new playlist is added to the Playlist library.
You can also add the song that is playing in the Playback screen as
the first song in a playlist by pressing the Menu Key
and touching
Add to playlist or touch Save as playlist to save all the songs in an
album that you’re playing as a playlist.
To add a song to a playlist
1 While viewing a list of tracks in the Library, touch and hold a song to
display an options menu.
2 Touch Add to playlist.
3 Touch the name of the playlist to add the song to.
You can also add the song that is playing in the Playback screen to a
playlist by pressing the Menu Key
and touching Add to playlist.
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To remove a song from a playlist
1 Open a playlist.
2 Touch and hold the song you want to remove, then touch Remove
from playlist or press the Menu Key
and touch Clear playlist to
remove all the songs from the playlist.
To rename or delete a playlist
1 Open the Playlist library.
2 Touch and hold the playlist to display the options menu, then touch
Delete or Rename.
To create playlists on your computer
You can create playlists on your computer to use in the Music
application. The Music application is compatible with pre-saved playlists
that you can save, from your computer to your microSD card, in the
.m3u, .wpl, and .pls formats.
If you don’t have a dedicated application on your computer that can
create playlists, you can create a playlist in a text editor using the
following guidelines:
1 Create a new file with your text editor and enter each music file
name you want to include in the playlist, each on its own line.
• Use music file names as displayed on your computer.
Make sure you include the file extension after the file name (for
example, .mp3). The Music application ignores all but the track
names when displaying the playlist.
2 Save the file with the .m3u extension.
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Viewing the Date,Time, and Other Information
You use the Clock application to monitor several kinds of information at
once, in addition to the current date and time.
To open the Clock application
▶ Touch the Clock icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
The Clock application opens with the date and time displayed on
your Home screen wallpaper, along with your local weather and other
useful information.
Touch to dim the screen.
The time when the next alarm is set.
Displays the battery charge level when the
phone is plugged into a charger.
Touch an icon to set an alarm, view a
slideshow, listen to music, or go to the Home
screen.
When the Clock application is running, it switches to screensaver
mode after a few minutes. Simply press a phone key to wake the
phone up again.
To return to the Home screen, touch the Home icon
at the bottom
of the Clock screen.
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To play a slideshow
You can play a slideshow of the pictures in your Gallery albums from the
Clock application.
▶ Touch the Slideshow icon
at the bottom of the Clock screen.
▶ Press the Back Key
to end the show.
To play music
You can play music while the Clock is displayed.
▶ Touch the Music icon
at the bottom of the Clock screen.
The Music application opens, where you can select music to play. You
can return to the Clock application or use another application while
the music is playing.
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To dim the Clock display
▶ If you want to use your phone as a bedside clock, you can set the
screen brightness very low. Touch the Dimmer icon
on the top
right of the screen to dim the clock.
▶ Touch the Dimmer icon
again to restore normal brightness.
If you can’t see the Dimmer icon, press and hold the Home Key
and touch the Clock icon
to reopen the Clock application at
normal brightness.
Setting Alarms
You can set an alarm by modifying an existing alarm or by adding a new
one.
To set an alarm
1 Touch the Alarm icon
at the bottom of the Clock screen.
Touch to add an alarm.
Touch to turn an alarm on or off.
Touch to open a screen where you can set
an alarm.
Touch to return to the main Clock screen.
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2 Touch an existing alarm to change its time and other attributes or
touch Add alarm to add a new one.
3 Touch Time to set the time of the alarm.
You can change the time by touching the + or - buttons and the AM
or PM buttons or touch the hour and minutes section to enter the
time with the keyboard.
4 Touch Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. If
you don’t set a repeat, the alarm sounds only the one day.
5 Touch Ringtone to select a ringtone for the alarm.
The ringtone plays briefly when you select it.
6 Touch Vibrate to have the phone vibrate, in addition to playing the
ringtone.
7 Touch Label to enter a name for the alarm.
8 When you’re finished, touch the Done button.
9 Press the Back Key
to return to the main Clock screen.
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Changing Clock Alarm Settings
You can change a number of settings for the alarms you set.
You can also change how times are displayed in Clock in the Settings
applications.
▶ To change Clock alarm settings, touch the Alarm icon
at the
bottom of the Clock screen, press the Menu Key
, and touch
Settings.
Alarm in silent mode Touch to place a checkmark and allow your
phone to play alarms even when it is in Silent mode.
Alarm volume Allows you to set the volume of alarms.
Snooze duration Allows you to set how long the Clock waits before
playing an alarm again.
Side button behavior Allows you to set the desired behavior of the
side Volume Keys when pressed during an alarm.
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Car Home
Using Car Home
You can use the Car Home application whether or not you have a LG
AS740 car dock (the optional accessory.)
▶ Insert the phone into the LG AS740 car dock.
OR
▶ Touch the Car Home icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
The Car Home application opens with five large icons that you can
touch to access Google MapsTM, Navigation, Voice Search, Contacts,
and Search, as well as a Home icon.
Touch to return to the Home screen.
Touch an icon to access that application or
service while driving.
When the phone is in the car dock, the Car Home notification icon is
added to the Status Bar, so you can quickly return to Car Home from
another application by opening the Notifications panel and touching the
Car Home notification.
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Using the Calculator
Use the Calculator application to solve math problems.
To open and use the Calculator
▶Touch the Calculator icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
Drag to switch
between basic
and advanced
panels.
▶ Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the basic panel.
▶ Drag the basic panel to the left to open the advanced panel.
▶ Touch and hold the Calculator’s display to open a menu where you
can copy what you’ve entered and access other tools.
▶ Touch the Clear button to delete the last number or operator you
entered. Touch and hold the Clear button to delete all of the entered
information.
To clear your history of operations
▶ Clear the history by pressing the Menu Key
then touching Clear
history.
Android MarketTM
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Opening Android Market and Finding
Applications
Open Android Market to browse and search for free and paid
applications.
To open Android Market application
▶ ouch the Market icon
on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
When you open Android Market application for the first time, you
must read and accept the terms of service to continue.
Touch to search Market for specific applications.
Touch a category to view its contents.
Touch a featured application to view more
information.
To get help with Android Market
Android Market Help webpages are available from all Android Market
screens.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Help.
The Browser application opens to Android Market Help page, with
links to many help topics.
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To browse for applications
You can browse applications by category and sort them in different
ways.
1 On Android Market home page, touch a top-level category, such as
Apps or Games.
2 Scroll to view subcategories and touch the one you want to explore.
Touch a subcategory to view its list of
applications.
3 Touch Top paid, Top free, or Just in to further sort the subcategory.
Touch a tab to view top paid, top free, or
recent applications in this subcategory.
Touch an application to open its details
screen.
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To open a screen with details about an application
▶ At any time while browsing Android Market, touch an application to
open its details screen.
The Application details screens include a description, ratings,
comments, and related information about the application.
From this screen, you can download, install, uninstall, and rate the
application, and more.
To search for applications
1 Touch the Search icon
Search Key
at the top ri ght of the screen or touch the
.
2 Enter all or part of an application’s name or description, or the
developer’s name you want to search for and touch Search
again.
3 Touch a search result to open that application’s details screen.
To return to Android Market home screen
You can return to the home screen from most other screens in Android
Market.
▶ Touch the Market icon
OR
at the top left of the screen.
▶ Press the Menu Key
and touch Home.
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Downloading and Installing Applications
When you find an application you want, you can install it on your phone.
To download and install an application
Before you can download a paid application, you must set up a billing
arrangement.
1 Find an application you want and open its details screen.
In the application’s details screen, you can read more about the
application, including its cost, overall rating, and comments by users.
Scroll down to the About the developer section to view more
applications by this developer, visit the developer’s web site, or send
the developer an email message.
Scroll an application’s details screen to learn
more about the application, the developer,
and what others think of it.
Touch to download and install the application.
(If it’s a paid application, the icon is labeled Buy.)
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Security to preview the
functions and data the application can access on your phone if you
install it.
If you’re not comfortable with the access the application requires,
don’t continue.
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3 Touch Install (for free applications) or Buy (for paid applications).
If the application requires access to your data or control of any
functions on your phone, Market tells you what the application can
access.
WARNING! Read this screen carefully. Be especially cautious with applications
that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your
data. Once you touch OK on this screen, you are responsible for the
results of using this item on your phone.
4 If you agree to the application’s access requirements, touch OK.
• If you selected a paid application, you’re redirected to the GoogleTM
Checkout screen to pay for the application before it’s downloaded
to your phone.
• If you selected a free application (or after touching Buy now in
Google Checkout), you receive a series of notifications as the
application is downloaded and then installed on your phone. When
the application is installed, you can touch the notification to open
the application or open it by touching its icon in the Launch screen.
You have 24 hours to try out an application and, if you decide you
don’t want it, to uninstall it for a refund.
If you have another AndroidTM phone, you can download a paid
application to that phone using the same Android Market account,
at no additional charge.
To create a Google Checkout account
You must have a Google Checkout account associated with your Google
Account to purchase items from Android Market.
▶ On your computer, go to http://checkout.google.com to establish a
Google Checkout account.
OR
▶ The first time you use your phone to buy an item from Android
Market, you’re prompted to enter your billing information to set up a
Google Checkout account.
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WARNING! When you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an application
from Android Market, the phone remembers your password, so you
don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure
your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission.
Managing Your Downloads
After you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you can rate it,
view it in a list with your other downloaded applications, and so on.
To view your downloaded applications
You can view a list of the applications you’ve downloaded from Android
Market and use the list for a number of purposes.
▶ On Android Market home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Downloads.
In the list of the free and paid applications that opens, you can touch
one to rate it, uninstall it and request a refund.
To uninstall an application
1 On Android Market home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Downloads.
2 Touch the application to uninstall.
3 Touch Uninstall.
4 Touch OK in the confirmation dialog box.
5 Touch the explanation that best matches why you’re uninstalling then
touch OK.
The application is uninstalled. You can install the application again at
any time without charge if it was a paid application.
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To request a refund for an application
If you are not satisfied with an application, you can ask for a refund
within 24 hours of the purchase. Your credit card is not charged and the
application is uninstalled from your phone.
If you change your mind, you can install the application again, but you
can’t request a refund a second time.
1 On Android Market home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Downloads.
2 Touch the application to uninstall for a refund.
3 Touch Uninstall and refund.
Your application is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled.
4 Touch the explanation that best matches why you’re uninstalling then
touch OK.
To set whether you’re notified about updated applications
1 On Android Market home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Downloads.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Notifications.
3 Select whether or not to be notified of updates to the applications
you’ve downloaded.
4 Touch the OK button.
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To rate an application
You can award an application from one to five stars and share what you
think about the application with other shoppers.
1 Open the details screen for an application.
2 Touch the stars under My review.
3 Touch the number of stars to award the application, then touch the
OK button.
4 If you want to share a comment about the application, back on the
details screen, touch Post a comment.
To flag inappropriate applications
If you discover an application with graphically violent, sexual, or
otherwise hateful or offensive content, you can report it to Android
Market team.
1 Open the details screen for an application.
2 Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and touch Flag as
inappropriate.
3 Touch the reason you find the application objectionable.
4 Touch the Submit button.
Your comments are sent to Android Market team.
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Opening Settings
The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and
configuring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings application are
described in this section.
To open Settings
▶ From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch Settings.
OR
▶ Touch the Settings
icon on the Home screen or in the Launch
screen.
Wireless & networks
Wireless & networks settings allows you to configure and manage
wireless radio communications. These settings include Airplane mode.
Airplane mode Checkmark indicates all wireless radio communications
are turned off.
Wi-Fi Checkmark to turn on Wi-Fi functionality to connect to available
Wi-Fi networks.
Bluetooth Checkmark to turn Bluetooth functionality to connect to
Bluetooth devices.
Tethered Setting Touch to enable or disable tethering.
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Wi-Fi settings screen
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up and manage wireless
access points.
Wi-Fi Checkmark to turn on Wi-Fi so you can connect to Wi-Fi
networks.
Network notification Checkmark to receive a notification when an
open Wi-Fi network becomes available.
Wi-Fi networks Displays a list of Wi-Fi networks you’ve previously
configured and those detected when the phone last scanned for Wi-Fi
networks.
Add Wi-Fi network Allows you to add a Wi-Fi network by entering its
SSID (the name it broadcasts) and security type.
Advanced Wi-Fi settings screen
The Advanced Wi-Fi settings screen is accessed from the Wi-Fi settings
screen. Press the Menu Key
and touch Advanced.
Wi-Fi sleep policy Allows you to specify when to switch from Wi- Fi to
mobile data. Disabling sleep uses more battery power.
MAC address Displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of
your phone when connecting to Wi-Fi networks.
IP settings If you checkmark Use static IP, you can use IP settings
to enter an IP address and other network settings for your phone
manually, rather than using the DHCP protocol to obtain network
settings from the W-Fi network itself.
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Bluetooth settings screen
Bluetooth Checkmark to turn on Bluetooth so you can connect to
Bluetooth devices.
Device name Allows you to view and edit the name your phone
displays to other Bluetooth devices when trying to pair.
Discoverable Checkmark to make your phone discoverable to other
Bluetooth devices for 120 seconds.
Scan for devices Touch to search for and display information about
nearby Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth devices Displays a list of Bluetooth devices that you’ve
previously configured and those detected when the phone last
scanned for Bluetooth devices.
VPN settings screen
Add VPN Allows you to add different types of Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs).
VPNs Displays the list of VPNs that you’ve previously configured.
Mobile networks settings screen
Data roaming Allows you to set whether you want your phone to
connect to data services when roaming or prevent it from transmitting
data on other carriers’ mobile networks when you can’t access your
carrier’s mobile network.
Network Mode Allows you to select the preferred network mode.
System select Allows you to select the system.
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Call settings
Use Call settings to configure phone call settings.
Call settings screen
Voicemail service Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service
or another service, such as Google VoiceTM
.
Voicemail settings If you are using your carrier’s voicemail service,
this option allows you to enter the phone number to use for listening
to and managing your voicemail. You can enter a comma (,) to insert
a pause into the number. For example, to add a password after the
phone number. If you are using Google Voice, this opens a screen
where you can view the Google Voice number or sign out of Google
Voice.
Other call settings
Auto Retry Allows you to enable or disable Auto Retry mode. You can
configure the phone to automatically redial a number after a certain
amount of time.
TTY mode Allows you to set TTY mode to communicate with other
TTY devices.
DTMF Tones Allows you to set the lenght of DTMF tones.
Voice Privacy Allows you to enable or disable enhanced privacy mode.
Auto Answer Allows you to enable or disable Auto Answer with
Handsfree.
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Sound & display
Use the Sound & display settings to configure many aspects of call and
notification ringtones, music, and other audio, as well as the brightness
and other screen settings.
Sound & display settings screen
Silent mode Allows you to silence all sounds (including call and
notification ringtones) except the audio from music, videos, and other
media and any alarms you have set. (You must silence media and
alarms in their own applications.)
Ringer volume Allows you to set the incoming call and notification
volume. If you uncheck the option to use the same volume for both
calls and notifications, you can set both volumes separately.
Media volume Allows you to set the volume for music, videos, and
other media.
Phone ringtone Allows you to set your default incoming call ringtone.
Phone vibrate Allows you to set your phone to vibrate when you
receive an incoming call, independent of your ringtone or volume
settings.
Notification ringtone Allows you to set your default notification
ringtone.
Audible touch tones Allows you to set the phone to play tones when
using the dial pad to dial numbers.
Audible selection Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when
you touch buttons, icons, and other onscreen items that react to your
touch.
Haptic feedback Allows you to set your phone to vibrate briefly when
you touch the Back Key, Search Key, and perform other actions.
SD card notifications Allows you to set your phone to play a sound
when you receive microSD card notifications.
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Emergency tone Allows you to configure how the phone reacts when
you place an emergency call.
Orientation Allows you to set the orientation to automatically
switch to landscape mode or portrait mode when you turn the phone
sideways or upright.
Animation Allows you to set animated transitions when navigating
from screen to screen.
Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness of the screen. For the
best battery performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness.
Screen timeout Allows you to adjust the delay time before the screen
automatically turns off. For the best battery performance, use the
shortest convenient timeout.
Location & security
Use the Location & security settings to set your preferences for using
and sharing your location when you search for information and use
location-based applications, such as Google MapsTM
.
You can also configure settings that help secure your phone and its data.
Use wireless networks Allows you to use information from Wi-Fi
and mobile networks to determine your approximate location, for use
in Google Maps, when you search, and others. When you checkmark
this option, you’re asked whether you consent to sharing your location
anonymously with Google’s location service.
Use GPS satellites Allows you to use your phone’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.
Screen unlock Passcode Allows you to enter a screen unlock
passcode.
Change Passcode Allows you to change the passcode.
Set unlock pattern Allows you to set a pattern to unlock your phone.
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Require pattern Uncheck to stop requiring an unlock pattern to unlock
your screen. You must draw your current pattern when you uncheck
this option.
Use visible pattern Allows you to set the pattern to be visible when
unlocking your phone.
Use tactile feedback Allows you to set your phone to vibrate briefly as
you touch each dot when you draw an unlock pattern.
Visible passwords Allows you to set your phone to briefly show each
character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what
you enter.
Use secure credentials Checkmark to allow applications to access
your phone’s encrypted store of secure certificates and related
passwords and other credentials. You use credential storage to
establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set
a password for the credential storage, this setting is dimmed.
Install from SD card Allows you to install encrypted certificates from
a microSD card.
Set password Allows you to set or change the password for your
secure credential storage. Your password must have at least 8
characters.
Clear storage Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials
and erases the secure storage’s own password.
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Applications
You use the Applications settings to view details about the applications
installed on your phone, manage their data, force them to stop, and
to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you
obtain from websites and email.
Applications settings screen
Unknown sources Permits installation of applications that you obtain
from websites, email, or other locations other than Android MarketTM
.
WARNING! To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only
from trusted sources, such as Android Market.
Quick launch Allows you to set keyboard shortcuts to launch
applications using the keys instead of its icon.
Manage applications Opens a list of all the applications and other
software installed on your phone, along with their sizes. By default,
only downloaded applications are displayed and they are sorted in
alphabetical order. Press the Menu Key
and touch
Filter to change the list to show all applications, only running
applications, or only downloaded applications. Press the Menu Key
and touch Sort by size to display applications in order by size. Touch an
application to open its Application Info screen.
Running services Allows you to view and control currently running
services and applications. This option displays what processes each
running service needs and how much memory it is using.
Development Allows you to set options for application development.
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Application Info screen
The Application Info screen for each application lists its name and
version, along with details about the application. Depending on the
application and where it came from, it may also include options for
managing the application’s data, forcing the application to stop, and
uninstalling the application. It also lists details about the kinds of
information about your phone and data that the application has access
to.
Storage Gives details about the amount of phone storage that an
application uses. If you installed the application from Android Market or
another source, an Uninstall icon is included so that you can remove
the application and all of its data and settings from the phone.
Cache Allows you to view how much data is stored in the phone’s
cache memory and clear the data from your phone’s memory.
Launch by default If you have configured an application to launch
certain file types by default, you can clear that setting here.
Controls Use the Force stop icon to stop an application that is
malfunctioning. The application is stopped without confirmation.
Permissions Lists the kinds of information about your phone and data
the application has access to.
Development screen
The Development screen contains settings that are useful for developing
AndroidTM applications. For full information, including documentation
of the Android APIs and development tools, see the Android developer
web site (http://developer.android.com).
USB debugging Permits debugging tools on a computer to
communicate with your phone via a USB connection.
Stay awake Allows you to set the phone to prevent the screen from
dimming and locking when it is connected to a charger or to a USB
device that provides power. Don’t use this setting with a static image
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on the phone for long periods of time, or the screen may be marked
with that image.
Allow mock locations Permits a development tool on a computer to
control where the phone believes it is located, rather than using the
phone’s own internal tools for this purpose.
Accounts & sync
Use the Accounts & sync settings to add, remove, and manage your
GoogleTM and other supported accounts. You also use these settings to
control how and whether all applications send, receive, and sync data on
their own schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user
data automatically.
GmailTM, Calendar, and other applications may also have their own
settings to control how they synchronize data; see the sections on those
applications for details.
Accounts & sync settings screen
Background data Permits applications to synchronize data in
the background, whether or not you are actively working in them.
Unchecking this setting can save battery power and lowers (but does
not eliminate) data use.
Auto-sync Permits applications to synchronize, send, and receive data
on their own schedule. If you uncheck this setting, you must touch an
account in the list on this screen or press the Menu Key
and touch
Sync now to synchronize data for that account. Synchronizing data
automatically is disabled if Background data is unchecked.
Manage accounts List of all Google Accounts and other accounts
you’ve added to the phone.
If you touch an account in this screen, its account screen opens.
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Account screen
This screen contains different options, depending on the kind of account.
For Google Accounts, it lists the kinds of data you can synchronize to
the phone, with checkboxes so you can turn synchronizing on and off for
each kind. You can also press the Menu Key
and touch Sync now
to synchronize data. Touch the Remove Account icon to remove the
account along with all its data (contacts, mail, settings, and so on). You
can’t remove the first Google Account you added to your phone except
by resetting your phone to the factory defaults and erasing all of your
user data.
Privacy
You use the Privacy settings to manage your personal information.
Use My Location Allows you to include your position when using
Google search and other Google services. When you checkmark this
option, you’re asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use
your location when providing these services.
Factory data reset Erases all of your personal data from internal
phone storage, including information about your Google Account, any
other accounts, your system and application data and settings, and
any downloaded applications. Resetting the phone does not erase
any system software updates you’ve downloaded or any files on your
microSD card, such as music or photos. If you reset the phone in this
way, you’re prompted to reenter the same kind of information as when
you first started Android.
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SD card & phone storage
Use the SD card & phone storage settings to monitor the used and
available space on your phone and on your microSD card, to manage
your microSD card, and if necessary, to reset the phone, erasing all of
your personal information.
SD card & phone storage screen
SD card, Total space and Available space Lists the amount of space
on any microSD card installed in your phone and the amount you have
used to store photos, videos, music, and other files.
Unmount SD card Unmounts the microSD card from your phone so
that you can format the card or safely remove it when the phone is on.
This setting is dimmed if there is no microSD card installed, if you have
already unmounted it, or if you have mounted the microSD card on
your computer.
Format SD card Permanently erases everything on a microSD card
and prepares it for use with your phone. You must unmount a microSD
card before you can format it.
Internal phone storage, Available space Lists the amount of
internal phone storage used by the operating system, its components,
applications (including those you downloaded), and their permanent
and temporary data.
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Search
You use the Search settings to configure Google search, Quick Search
Box, and the data on the phone that you want to include in searches.
Search settings screen
Google search settings Opens a screen where you can set your
preferences for whether Google search on the web makes suggestions
that appear below the Quick Search Box and whether the suggestions
take into account your previous searches. You can also open the
Google web search history settings page in the Browser application.
Searchable items Allows you to set what kinds of data to include in
phone searches.
Clear search shortcuts Erases the list of search results that you
touched below the Quick Search Box.
Language & keyboard
Use the Language & keyboard settings to select the language for the
text on your phone and for configuring the onscreen keyboard, including
words that you’ve added to its dictionary.
Language & keyboard screen
Select locale Allows you to choose a language to use on your phone.
Android keyboard Allows you to use the onscreen touch keyboard
and adjust its settings.
Device keyboard Allows you to configure the settings for your physical
keyboard.
User dictionary Allows you to view, add, and remove words from
your user dictionary. Touch a word to edit or delete it. Press the Menu
Key
and touch the Add button to add a word.
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Android Keyboard settings screen
The Android Keyboard settings apply to the onscreen keyboard that
is included with your phone. The correction and capitalization features
affect only the English version of the keyboard.
Vibrate on keypress Allows you to set the phone to vibrate briefly
each time you touch a key on the onscreen keyboard.
Sound on keypress Allows you to set the phone to play a brief sound
each time you touch a key on the onscreen keyboard.
Auto-capitalization Allows you to set the onscreen keyboard to
automatically capitalize the first letter of the first word after a period,
the first word in a text field, and each word in name fields
Voice input Allows you to enable or disable voice input.
Quick fixes Allows the phone to automatically correct some common
misspellings as you type.
Show suggestions Allows the phone to show suggested words as
you type.
Auto-complete Allows the phone to automatically enter a suggested
word when you enter a space or punctuation.
Device Keyboard settings screen
Auto-replace Allows the phone to correct misspelled words as you
type.
Auto-cap Allows the phone to capitalize the first letter of the first word
in sentences.
Auto-punctuate Allows the phone to insert a period ( . ) when you
press the Space key twice in a row.
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Accessibility
You use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins
you have installed on your phone.
Accessibility Allows you to enable all installed accessibility plug-ins.
SoundBack Allows the phone to play a sound as you navigate the
phone’s user interface.
TalkBack Allows an installed speech synthesizer to speak the labels or
names of items as you navigate the phone’s user interface.
KickBack Allows the phone to vibrate briefly as feedback as you
navigate the user interface and press keys.
Text-to-speech
You use the Text-to-speech settings to configure the Android text-to-
speech synthesizer for applications that can take advantage of it, such
as TalkBack.
Text-to-speech settings screen
If you don’t have speech synthesizer data installed, only the Install voice
data setting is available.
Listen to an example Plays a brief sample of the speech synthesizer,
using your current settings.
Install voice data If your phone does not have speech synthesizer
data installed, this option connects to Android Market and guides you
through the process of downloading and installing the data. This setting
is not available if the data is already installed.
Always use my settings Allows the phone to use your default
settings and override the application settings.
Speech rate Allows you to select how quickly you want the
synthesizer to speak.
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Language Allows you to select the language of the text you want
the synthesizer to read. This is particularly useful in combination with
the Always Use My Settings setting, to ensure that text is spoken
correctly in a variety of applications.
Date & time
Use Date & time settings to set your preferences for how dates are
displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time
zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network.
Use 24-hour format Allows the phone to display the time using 24-
hour time format-for example, 13:00 rather than 1:00 pm.
Select date format Allows you to select the format for displaying
dates.
About phone
About phone includes information about your phone.
About phone screen
System updates Allows you to check for Android system software
updates.
Status Allows to view a list of information about your battery, mobile
network connection, and other details.
Battery use Opens a list of the applications and operating system
components that have used and are currently using battery power.
Touch an application in the list to view details about its power use and,
if available, touch a button to open a settings or information screen for
that component or application.
Legal information Allows you to view legal information about the
software included with your phone.
System tutorial Allows you to start a tutorial to introduce some of
your phone’s features.
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DivX VOD registration Displays information to register your device to
play DivX protected videos.
Version information Lists details about the model numbers and
versions of your phone’s hardware and operating system software. This
information is useful if you need to work with your carrier’s support
team.
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TIA Safety Information
The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless
handheld phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter
and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF)
signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless
phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection.
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations
of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists,
engineers, and physicians from universities, government health
agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied internal antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate
FCC regulations.
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Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone
with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone
to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the
areas where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone
while driving, please observe the following:
• Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility;
• Use hands-free operation, if available;
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions or the law require it.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the
RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with
the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
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Persons with pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference;
• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service
provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF
energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations
posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or
its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
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Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF
your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when
in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey
all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not
always marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such
as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles
(such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you
would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including
either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
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Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper
use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in
an accessible place at all times after reading it.
Caution! Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious
damage to the product.
Charger and Adapter Safety
• The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.
• Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket.
• Only use the approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause
serious damage to your phone.
• Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack
charger abroad.
Battery Information and Care
• Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to your local wireless
carrier for recycling.
• The battery doesn’t need to be empty before recharging.
• Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since
they are designed to maximize battery life.
• Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
• Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times
before replacement.
• Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery
life.
• Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental
conditions.
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• Use of extended backlighting, Browser, and data connectivity kits
affect battery life and talk/ standby times.
• The self-protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone
when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the
battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
• Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep
the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat
sources.
• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the
power plug pin when it’s dirty.
• When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it
may cause excessive heat or fire.
• If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the
receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a
coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the
receptacle when not in use.
• Don’t short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip
or pen in your pocket or bag may shortcircuit the + and – terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of
the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
• Do not disassemble or crush the battery. It may cause a fire.
General Notice
• Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause
serious injury.
• Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit
card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The
magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic
strip.
• Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality
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due to heat generated during use.
• When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe
place with the power cord unplugged.
• Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio)
may cause interference to the phone.
• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged
antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG
Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna.
• Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off
immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take
it to an LG Authorized Service Center.
• Do not paint your phone.
• The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless
use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup
your important phone numbers. (Ringtones, text messages,
voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The
manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
• When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration
so you don’t disturb others.
• Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear.
• Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution.
Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the
antenna unnecessarily.
Warning! Important safety information
Avoiding hearing damage
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your phone and/or headset
at a high volume. Set the volume to a safe level.
You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound
normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing
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in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing
checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your
hearing could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing:
• Limit the amount of time you use your phone and/or headset at high
volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on your
phone, see the features guide for your phone.
Using your phone safely
Use of your phone while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is
illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using
your phone if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any
type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full
attention.
Using headsets safely
Use of headsets to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not
recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive
while driving. Stop using this device if you find it disruptive or distracting
while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that
requires your full attention.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and
Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:
1 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems
are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however,
that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low
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levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in standby
mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects
causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have
suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings
have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other
researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in
determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
2 What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiationemitting
consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold,
as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency
has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such
a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones
to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the
phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory
actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a
number of steps, including the following:
• Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the
type emitted by wireless phones;
• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to
the user that is not necessary for device function; and
• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible
information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human
health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal
agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to
ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies
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belong to this working group:
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental
Protection Agency
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency
working group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold
in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit
RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for
safety questions about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone
networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power
than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people
get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than
those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the
subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.
3 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones
with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones.
These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable
Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the
phone and the user’s head.
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were
developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and
safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from
the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF
exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to
the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power
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levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4 What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Animal experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency
(RF) energy exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded
conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A
few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However,
many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used
animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-
causing chemicals so as to be predisposed to develop cancer in the
absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for
up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions
under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with
certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December
2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association
between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary
gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated
the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF
exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about
longterm exposures, since the average period of phone use in these
studies was around three years.
5 What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from
wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of
people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data
that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed
in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be
needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one
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exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable
to human populations, but ten or more years follow-up may be needed
to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-
causing agent and the time tumors develop — if they do — may be
many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-
to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone
is used.
6 What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health
effects of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with
groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority
animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the
effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization
International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in
1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of
new research programs around the world. The project has also helped
develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA)
have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement
(CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides
the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government,
industry, and academic organizations. CTIAfunded research is conducted
through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research
will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research
needs in the context of the latest research developments around the
world.
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7 How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I
can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines
in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety
agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at
a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit
takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the
tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well
below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones
must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC.
The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for
locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find
your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8 What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy
coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing
a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy
exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with
the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The
standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless
Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the
first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF
is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method
uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR
test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of
measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR
is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either
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by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/
kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine
whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.
9 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency
energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not
know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned
about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps
to minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time
is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the
amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If
you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day,
you could place more distance between your body and the source of
the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For
example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away
from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are
harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce
your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
10 What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless
phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to
lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described
above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance
between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some
groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example,
the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing
such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence
exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill
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effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children
was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that
any health hazard exists.
11 What about wireless phone interference with medical
equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with
some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a
detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)
of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers,
and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will
allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators
are safe from wireless phone EMI.
The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless
phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids
and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses
a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time.
This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible
interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be
found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference
and work to resolve the problem.
12 Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProdu
ctsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.
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htm)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation
Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF
Project (http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate
by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility
accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your
wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense
and remember the following tips:
1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial
and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take
advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic
redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you
can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the
road.
2 When available, use a handsfree device. A number of hands-free
wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you
choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a
speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available
to you.
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3 Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where
you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get
an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail
answer it for you.
4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or
situations. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving;
if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, and ice can be hazardous, but so is
heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to
the road.
5 Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are
reading an address book or business card, or writing a “todo” list
while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is
common sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because
you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or
nearby vehicles.
6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you
are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before
you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you
may be stopped at a stop sign, red light, or otherwise stationary. But
if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip - dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be
distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not
mix; they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the
wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving
and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to
divert your attention from the road.
8 Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of
the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in
dangerous situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three
numbers away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case
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of fire, traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency. Remember,
it’s a free call on your wireless phone!
9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless
phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan”
in your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or
other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other
local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
10 Call roadside assistance or a special wireless nonemergency
assistance number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter
while driving may require attention, but are not urgent enough
to merit a call for emergency services. But you can still use your
wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a brokendown vehicle
posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to
be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency
wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to use
your mobile device while operating a vehicle, it is recommended that
you consult your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations
regarding such use.
Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the
manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a
vehicle
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for
Exposure to Radio Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government.
These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of
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two expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection
and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed
by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government,
and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related
to the biological effects of RF energy.
The exposure Limit for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The
SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human
body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires
wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram
(1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions
specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is determined
at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the
power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a
wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested
and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by
the governmentadopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are
performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC for each model.
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back
of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) between the user’s body and
the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements,
a minimum separation distance of 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) must be
maintained between the user s body and the back of the phone. Third-
party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic
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components should not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot
maintain 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) separation distance between the user’s
body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical
body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and
should be avoided.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines.
The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the
ear is 1.36 W/kg and when worn on the body, is 0.74 W/kg. While there
may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be
found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid
after searching on FCC ID BEJVS740.
To find information that pertains to a particular model phone, this site
uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on
the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the
battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for
a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should
provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found
on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website
at http://www.ctia.org/
*In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones
used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of
tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in
measurements.
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FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in
WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under
the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital
wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids.
The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to
telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities.
While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices
(hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing,
humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune
than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the
amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for
wireless phones, to assist hearing device users to find phones that
may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have
been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label
located on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the
user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to
be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone
successfully. Trying 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 and are
likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that
are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer
or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher
ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference
noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added
together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of
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6 is considered for best use.
In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the
wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values
equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage”
while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone.
“Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that’s
acceptable for normal operation.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark.
The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark.
The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for
Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks
are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating
and measurement procedure are described in the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
When you’re talking over the cell phone, it’s recommended you’d turn
the BT (Bluetooth®) mode off for HAC.
According to HAC policy (KDB 285076), we state this handset has
not been rated for hearing aid compatibility with respect to the Wi-Fi
capability.
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The LG AS740 phone and AndroidTM 2.1 mobile platform feature the
following specifications.
Height: 4.56 inches
Width: 2.22 inches
Depth: 0.62 inches
Weight: 5.57 oz.
Physical
dimensions
Internal Memory: 102MB
microSD card: 4GB microSD card included
(expandable to 32GB)
Storage
Display
3.2-inch (diagonal) widescreen
800 x 480 pixels
Removable 1500 mAH Li-Ion Polymer
(Optional: 2200 mAH Li-Ion extended battery)
Talk time: Up to 7 hours
Power and
battery
Standby time: Up to 20 days
800 MHz CDMA
1.9 GHz CDMA PCS
EVDO Rev 0
EVDO Rev A
1xRTT
Cellular and
wireless
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
HFP/HSP/A2DP/AVRCP/OPP/PBAP/FTP
Power/Lock Key
Function Keys (Send, Home, and Menu)
Volume Up/Down Key
Camera Key
External keys
and controls
Touchkeys (Back and Search)
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3.5mm, 4-conductor, stereo headset jack
microSD card slot
Micro USB port
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
RGB color LED for battery charge status and notification alert
Connectors,
sensors,
indicators,
and audio
Earpiece
Speaker
Microphone
Assisted global positioning system (AGPS) receiver
Cell tower and Wi-Fi positioning
Digital compass
Location
Accelerometer
3.2 megapixels
Autofocus from 10cm to infinity
4X digital zoom
LED flash
Camera and
flash
Embedded photo location marker capability (from phone’s AGPS
receiver)
Video captured at 640x480 pixels
Android mobile technology platform 2.1 (Eclair)
Platform
DivX Mobile
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc. This is an
official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more
information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX
VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate the
DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to
complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to 320x240
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Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your
phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for
service or calling a service representative.
Sub-
Category
Category
Question
Answer
Connecting to Stereo/Mono
Headset, Car Kit, FTP server is
possible. When it’s connected
to another phone via Bluetooth,
you can receive Contacts data.
(Sending Contacts to another
phone is not possible.)
What are the
functions available
via Bluetooth?
Bluetooth
Devices
BT
If my Bluetooth
headset is
When a Bluetooth headset is
connected, all system sounds
are played over the headset. As
a result, you will not be able to
listen to music through your wired
headphones.
connected, can
I listen to my
music through
my 3.5mm wired
headphones?
Bluetooth
Headset
BT
The Contacts data can be
Contacts
Backup
How can I back up
Contacts?
Data
Data
synchronized between your phone
and GmailTM
.
Is it possible to set
up one- waysync
with Gmail?
Synchroniz
ation
Only two-way synchronization is
available.
The Inbox is automatically
Is it possible to
synchronize all the
Email folders?
synchronized. You can view other
folders by pressing the Menu Key
and selecting Labels.
Synchroniz
ation
Data
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Sub-
Category
Question
Answer
Yes, if your contacts can be
extracted into a .CSV file.
How to do:
1 Create “.CSV” file with the
contacts on your current phone
(you may be able to use the PC
suite software provided by LGE).
Is it possible to
transfer Contacts
data from a
Synchroniz
ation
Data
2 Log into Gmail with your PC.
3 Click Contacts.
feature phone to
AndroidTM phone?
4 Click Import.
5 Attach the “.CSV” File.
6 Your contacts will then be
synchronized between your
Android phone and Gmail.
Will user data be
Web- Upgrade lost after software
web updates?
Your data is safe. If it becomes
necessary, you will be notified
through a pop-up message.
Data
Should I have to
log into Gmail
whenever I want
to access Gmail?
GoogleTM
Service
Gmail
Log- In
Once you log into Gmail, you don’t
need to log in Gmail again.
Google
Service
Google
Account
Is it possible to
filter emails?
No, email filtering is not supported
via the phone.
Yes, YouTube videos are supported
but may have to be viewed
through the YouTube application
(and not the browser).
Is it possible to
play YouTube
videos?
Phone
Function
YouTubeTM
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Category
Category
Question
Answer
What happens
when I execute
another
application while
writing an email?
Phone
Function
Your email will automatically be
saved as a draft.
Email
Is there a file
size limitation for
when I want to
use a .MP3 file as
a ringtone?
Phone
Function
Ringtone
There is no file size limitation.
My phone does
not display the
time of receipt for
messages older
than 24 hrs. How
can I change this?
You will only be able to see the
times for messages received the
same day.
Phone
Function
Message
Time
Is it possible to
save applications
to the microSD
card?
Phone
Function
Applications can only be saved to
the phone’s internal memory.
microSD Card
microSD Card
What is the
maximum
supported size for
a memory card?
Phone
Function
32GB memory cards are
compatible.
Is it possible to
install another
navigation
application on my
phone?
Any application that is available
on Android MarketTM and is
compatible with the hardware can
be installed and used.
Phone
Function
Navigation
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Category
Question
Answer
Is it possible to
synchronize my
contacts from
all my email
Only Gmail & MS Exchange
server(Company Email Server)
contacts can be synchronized.
Phone
Function
Synchroniz
ation
accounts?
If you transferred a contact with
the W & P functions saved into
the number, you will not be able
to use those features. You will
need to re-save each number.
Is it possible to
save a contact
with Wait and
Pause in the
numbers?
How to save with Wait and Pause:
Phone
Function
Wait and
Pause
1 From the Home screen, press
the Send Key
.
2 Touch the Phone tab.
3 Dial the number, then press the
Menu Key
.
4 Touch Add 2-sec pause or Add
wait.
You are able to set the phone to
require the entry of an Unlock
Pattern before the phone can be
accessed or used.
What are the
phone’s security
functions?
Phone
Function
Security
After attempting the Unlock
Pattern 5 times, you can touch the
Forget Pattern? option and use
your Google account information
to unlock your phone.
What should I do
if I forget my the
Unlock
Phone
Function
Unlock
Pattern
Pattern?
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Category
Category
Question
Answer
Without entering the Unlock
Pattern, you will not be able to
access your phone.
Caution: If you perform a factory
reset, all user applications
and user data will be deleted.
Please remember to back up any
important data before performing
a factory reset.
What should I
do if I forgot the
Unlock Pattern and
I didn’t create the
Google account
on the phone?
How to perform a factory reset:
Phone
Function
Unlock Pattern
1 Turn the power off.
2 Slide the QWERTY keyboard
out.
3 Press and hold: Down Volume
Key
Power/Lock Key
4 Turn the power on, while
+ Home Key
+
.
keeping the three keys pressed.
5 When the LG logo is shown,
release the keys.
1 From the Home screen, press
the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Location &
security.
3 Touch Set unlock pattern
(under the Screen unlock pattern
section of the settings). The first
time you do this, a short tutorial
about creating an Unlock Pattern
appears.
How do I create
Unlock Pattern the Unlock
Pattern?
Phone
Function
4 Set up by drawing your
pattern once, then again for
confirmation.
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Category
Sub-
Category
Question
Answer
Speed dialing, as available in other
feature phones, is not available.
However, you are able to directly
save a contact to your Home
screen.
Phone
Function
Is Speed Dialing
supported?
1 From the Home screen, press
Speed Dial
the Menu Key
, and touch
Add.
2 Touch Shortcuts > Direct dial.
3 Select a contact from your
Contacts List.
Pictures, along with Music and
Video files, can only be saved to
external memory.
Is it possible to
save a picture
to the internal
memory after
taking a picture?
Phone
Function
Memory
Memory
Email and Applications can be
saved to the internal memory.
Will I know when
my memory is
full?
Phone
Function
Yes, you will receive a notification.
The phone has bilingual
capabilities (Spanish and English).
To change the language:
1 From the Home screen, press
Is it possible
to change the
language?
Phone
Function
Language
Support
the Menu Key
and touch
Settings.
2 Touch Language & keyboard >
Select locale.
3 Touch the desired language.
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Sub-
Category
Category
Question
Answer
Which languages
are supported
when using
The Market application supports
English and Spanish. Third party
applications may not support all
languages.
Phone
Function
Language
Support
Android Market?
VPN access configuration is
different according to each
Phone
Function
How do I set up a
VPN?
company. To configure VPN access
from your phone, you must obtain
the details from your company’s
network administrator.
VPN
1 From the Home screen, press
My screen turns
off after only 15
seconds. How
can I change the
amount of time
for the backlight
to turn off?
the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Sound &
display.
Phone
Function
Screen time
out
3 Under Display settings, touch
Screen timeout.
4 Touch the preferred screen
backlight timeout time.
I’ve turned off
haptic feedback
on my phone.
However, when
I dial a number,
the phone still
vibrates. How do I
turn this off?
Your phone is designed to provide
feedback when a number is being
dialed. This cannot be turned off.
Phone
Function
Tactile
feedback
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Category
Sub-
Category
Question
Answer
When using data, your phone may
default to the Wi-Fi connection (if
Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone
is set to On). However, there
will be no notification when your
phone switches from one to the
other.
When Wi-Fi and
3G are both
available, which
service will my
phone use?
Phone
Function
Wi-Fi & 3G
To know which data connection is
being used, use the 3G or Wi-Fi
icon at the top of your screen.
Yes. Just touch and hold the icon
until the trash can icon appears at
the bottom-center of the screen.
Then, without lifting your finger,
drag the icon to the trash can.
Is it possible
to remove an
application from
the Home screen?
Phone
Function
Home screen
1 From the Home screen, press
I downloaded an
application and
it causes a lot of
errors. How do I
remove it?
the Menu Key
.
Phone
Function
2 Touch Settings > Applications
> Manage applications.
Application
3 Touch the application, then
touch Uninstall.
My phone’s
camera does
not take pictures
and says “No SD
Card or SD card is
not ready!”. Why
doesn’t it work?
A microSD card must be inserted
in order to use the phone’s
camera.
Phone
Function
Camera
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Category
Category
Question
Answer
Is it possible to
charge my phone
by USB data cable
without installing
the necessary
Phone
Function
The USB Driver will need to be
installed.
Charger
USB driver?
Yes. After saving a music file as a
ringtone, you can use it for your
alarm.
1 Touch and hold a song in a
library list. In the menu that
opens, touch Use as phone
ringtone.
Phone
Function
Can I use music
files for my Alarm?
Alarm
2 In an alarm clock setting screen,
select the music as a ringtone.
Will my alarm be
audible or will it
go off if the phone
is turned off?
Phone
Function
Alarm
Alarm
No, this is not supported.
If my Ringer
Phone
Function
Volume is set to
Off or Vibrate, will
I hear my Alarm?
Your Alarm is programmed to be
audible even in these scenarios.
What is the
maximum amount
of time my
phone’s battery
will last before I
need to recharge
it?
Talk time : Approx. 7 Hours
Standby : Approx. 20 days
Phone Spec Battery Time
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FAQ
Category
Sub-
Category
Question
Answer
Which wireless
bands are
supported by the
phone?
Your phone is able to operate on
the 800Mhz and 1900MHz bands.
Phone Spec
Band
1 From the Home screen, press
the Menu Key
.
2 Touch Settings > Privacy >
Factory data reset.
3 Read the warning and touch
Reset phone.
Recovery
Solution
How do I perform
a factory reset?
Factory Reset
Attention:
If a factory reset is performed, all
installed application and user data
will be erased. Please remember
to back up any important data
before performing a factory reset.
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This is a step-by-step guide for frequently asked questions. If you run
into a problem or are having trouble with a feature, take a look at this
section before you contact the Customer Information Center.
Thank you.
Contacts
How can I add contacts if I don’t have a microSD card inserted nor
Google account?
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch New contact
.
3 Enter the contact’s name.
4 Touch a category of contact information, such as Phone or Email, to
enter any relevant information about your contact.
5 Touch a category’s plus icon
to add more than one entry for that
category. For example, in the Phone category, add a work number
and a home number. Touch the label button to the left of the entry
field to open a drop-down menu of preset labels. For example,
Mobile and Work for a phone number. You can also touch Custom in
drop-down menu to create your own label.
6 Touch the Picture Frame button
to select a picture to display next
to the name in your list of contacts and in other applications.
7 When you’re finished, touch the Done.
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Can I import contacts to my LG AS740?
Yes. If you have .vcf files stored on a microSD card, you can import
those to your phone.
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Import/Export
3 Touch Import from SD card.
.
.
4 If you have more than one account on your phone, touch the account
into which you want to import the contacts.
5 Touch the importing option and then touch OK.
I have a Google account and have a Contacts List for my Gmail
account. How can I sync the list with my phone?
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Accounts
.
OR
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Settings.
2 Touch Accounts & sync.
3 Touch the Add account button and touch Google to add a Google
account.
4 Read the instruction and touch Next.
5 Touch the Sign in button.
6 Enter your Username and Password and touch the
Sign in button.
7 After setting up the Google account, checkmark
Sync Contacts and touch Finish. During sync,
is
shown.
NOTE To sync contacts with other applications, please follow that application’s
instructions.
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I added contacts to the Contacts list, but they’re not displayed.
Why?
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Press the Menu Key
and touch Display options
.
3 Check whether Only contacts with phones is selected. (When
selected, a gold checkmark will appear.) If Only contacts with
phones is checked, the phone only displays contacts that have
phone numbers.Please uncheck the option.
4 For the contacts synchronized with your Google account, you need to
add a checkmark to All Other Contacts.
NOTE Contacts information which have the same name are joined automatically in
the Contacts list.When you add an account or add contacts in other ways,
such as by exchanging emails, the Contacts application attempts to avoid
duplication by joining contact information automatically.
How can I separate the grouped contacts?
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Locate the contact and touch and hold the contact. The context menu
will open.
3 Touch Edit contact. If multiple contacts are joined under the same
name, you can see each contact info while scrolling the screen.
4 To separate them, press the Menu Key
and touch Separate
.
5 To confirm the selection, touch OK.
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How can I sync contacts?
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Settings.
2 Touch Accounts & sync.
OR
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
.
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Accounts
.
3 Touch the Add account button and touch an account to add.
4 Follow the on-screen steps displayed, depending on the type of
account.
NOTE Each account has different sync timing.
Google Accounts allow you to select (with checkmarks) whether
or not you want automatic synchronization. You can also press the
Menu Key
and touch Sync now to manually synchronize data.
How can I check that my data is synchronizing?
1 From the Home screen, press the Menu Key
and touch
Settings.
2 Touch Accounts & sync.
OR
1 From the Home screen, touch Contacts
2 Press the Menu Key and touch Accounts
3 Under Manage accounts, is shown.
.
.
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Email Information
Unable to access your Email on the AS740?
You may need to manually set up your account as a POP3 or IMAP4
account.
Why can’t I open email attachments?
To view some file types, you must first download the applications (from
the Android Market) that can access those file types.
File types supported by the Email application
- Image: JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, WBMP
- Audio: mp3, wma, 3gp, wav, amr, ogg, midi(mid), imy, aac, m4a
- Video: mp4, wmv, asf, 3gp, 3g2, m4v, avi, divx
- Document: MS office 2003, 2007(doc, xls, ppt, docx, xlsx, pptx), pdf,
txt, rtf, zip
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Other Email-Related Issues
Why can’t I connect to the Mail Server?
If you are unable to connect to the Mail server but other applications are
still able to access the data network, you will need to contact the Email
server manager.
Why won’t the phone open a file that is supposed to be supported by the
phone?
If you are unable to open an image, video, audio, or other attached file, it
is possible that the file was saved with the wrong file extension.
Why do my Exchange emails only go back a few days?
Exchange accounts set up on your phone will only synchronize for a
specific number of days. Check your settings, the options available are:
One day, Three days, One week, Two weeks, and One month.
Why do I get a Connection Error message with my Hotmail account?
When the email application is set to check for new email less than every
15 minutes, this has been known to occur.
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Supported Email Features
The chart below details which Email account types (EAS, IMAP4, and
POP3) support which features.
EAS(Exchange
AcitveSync)
IMAP4
POP3
Notes
Push Email is a
feature that instantly
notifies you when a
new email is received
by your email server.
Push
O
X
X
If you delete an email
message on the
server, it will also
be deleted on the
phone, and vice versa.
This feature is not
supported by POP3
account types.
Synchronize
with mail
server
O
O
O
X
X
X
Contact/Cale
ndar Sync
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4 Enter your Email address and Password, then touch Log in.
5 Select the type of synchronization you want to set up, then touch
Save.
You can sync data about
all friends to Contacts
You can sync data only about
friends already in Contacts
You can’t sync
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
1 WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit
and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and
workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12)
MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the product with
valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN
(15) MONTHS from date of manufacture as determined by the unit’s
manufacture date code.
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the
product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser/end user.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product
during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska,
Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at
the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these
limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to
reasonably prove the date of purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the
Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of
shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of
service under this limited warranty.
2 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than
its normal and customary manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions,
improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized
modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse,
neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts
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which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping,
blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects
in material or workmanship.
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by
consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during
the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made
illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise,
including, but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or
fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are
scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3 WHAT LG WILL DO:
LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the
purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited
warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-
conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition,
LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that
you have added to your phone. It is therefore recommended that you
back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to
avoid the permanent loss of such information.
4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION
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OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR
FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
If you experience any problems with either the Bluetooth headset or
the mobile handset, in each case as may be covered by this limited
warranty, you need only return the affected device. For example, if a
problem exists with the Bluetooth headset, please DO NOT return your
mobile handset with the headset. Likewise, if a problem exists with the
mobile handset, please DO NOT return the Bluetooth Headset with the
handset.
To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone
numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:
Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026
Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. Correspondence may also be mailed to:
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville,
AL 35824
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center
nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
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