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LG Electronics Optimus S To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit, Sprint UG10a022210

Models: Optimus S

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LG Electronics Optimus S manual To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit, Sprint UG10a022210

Contents

User Guide 10/8/10To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit Sprint UG10a0222102C. Settings Table of Contents1A. Setting Up Service Introduction Your Devices Menu Section 1 Getting Started2E. Contacts 2H. Voice Services2D. Call Log 2F. Accounts3B. Web and Data Services 2K. BluetoothSection 3 Sprint Service 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 2I. microSD Card4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information4A. Important Safety Information IndexThis User Guide introduces you to Sprint service and IntroductionYour Devices Menu Section 3 Sprint Service Features1 Airplane mode On/Off 2 Wi-Fi On/Off 3 Wi-Fi settings Sprint ID Search Notifications Settings Wireless & networksWallpaper 4 Bluetooth On/Off 5 Bluetooth settingsIncoming calls Settings Call settingsSettings Sound General NotificationsPasswords Settings DisplaySettings Location & security My Location Device administrationManage accounts Settings Privacy Personal data Settings ApplicationsSettings Accounts & sync General sync settings Settings SD card & phone storage SD cardSettings Voice input & output Voice input Settings Language & keyboardText settings PhonePower button Settings AccessibilityAccessibility services Settings Date & time6 Bluetooth In Call Menuviii 1 Add callGetting Started Section2 1A. Setting Up Service 1A. Setting Up ServiceSetting Up Your Device Activating Your DeviceActivate on your phone 1A. Setting Up ServiceActivate on your computer Setting Up ServiceSprint ID Installing Your First ID Pack4 1A. Setting Up Service Make Your First Call Setting Up Your VoicemailSwitching ID Packs 1A. Setting Up ServiceVoicemail Password Sprint Account PasswordsAccount Username and Password 6 1A. Setting Up ServiceManaging Your Account Data Services PasswordGetting Help From Your Sprint PhoneSprint Sprint Operator Services8 1A. Setting Up Service Your Device Section10 2A. Device Basics 2A. Device BasicsYour Device Turning Your Device On and Off page Battery and Charger pageKey Functions 2A. Device Basics12 2A. Device Basics 11. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts14. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. When you press and hold the volume down button, the phone switches to the Sound-off mode 2A. Device BasicsViewing the Display Screen 14 2A. Device BasicsAirplane Mode - Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode Status Bar - Service Icons2A. Device Basics Status Bar - Status IconsStatus Bar - Notification Icons 16 2A. Device BasicsStatus Bar - Notification Icons 2A. Device Basics Turning Your Device On and OffTurning Your Device On Turning Your Device Off Battery and ChargerBattery Capacity Wake Up the ScreenCharging the Battery Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery 2A. Device Basics20 2A. Device Basics Battery Temperature ProtectionCharging with USB Extending Your Battery Life 2A. Device BasicsDevice Function Keys To check the batterys charge levelTo monitor and control what uses the battery Menu Key2A. Device Basics Working with MenusOptions menus Selecting Menu Items Using the Notifications PanelUsing Context menus Backing Up Within a MenuTo clear all notifications To open the Notifications PanelTo respond to a notification To close the Notifications PanelHome Key Using the Search KeyDevice and Web Search Using Text Entry Back Key2A. Device Basics To search using voice commandTo search different by type Home Screen Navigation and CustomizationHome Screen Overview To return to the Home screenUsing the Application Tab 2A. Device BasicsOpening and Closing the Applications Screen Applications How to View, Open and SwitchOverview To open the Applications screenAdding Application Icons to the Home Screen Opening and Switching ApplicationsTo switch between multiple applications To open an applicationApplication Icons Applications32 2A. Device Basics Application IconsApplication Icons 2A. Device BasicsApplication Icons Internet for freeTo add a shortcut from the Application Tab Customizing Your Home ScreenCreating Shortcuts To add a shortcut via the Home screenTo add a Widget Adding and Removing WidgetsTo delete a shortcut 2A. Device BasicsTo remove a Widget Creating and Managing FoldersChanging the Devices Wallpaper To place a Widget onto a different screenGestures Guide Accessing Recently-Used ApplicationsTo manually activate the auto-rotate feature Changing the Screen OrientationRotate the device clockwise 38 2A. Device BasicsRotate the device counter-clockwise forOnscreen Keyboard Displaying Your Phone NumberEntering Text Numbers and Symbols Entry KeyboardTo Cut or Copy and Paste Some of the Text Editing TextTo Cut or Copy and Paste All the Text 40 2A. Device BasicsSigning into Your Google Account Creating a Google AccountYour Google Account 8. Tap the text field where you want to paste the text42 2A. Device Basics 3. Touch the Username and Password fields and enter your information2B. Making and Answering Calls 2B. Making and Answering CallsMaking Calls Dialing From the Contacts List page Using Direct Dialing page44 2B. Making and Answering Calls Dialing OptionsOptions during a call To answer a call Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledAnswering Calls To decline a call and divert it to voicemailEnding a Call Missed Call NotificationCalling Emergency Numbers To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen2B. Making and Answering Calls In-Call OptionsEnhanced 911 E911 Information Making and Answering CallsTo save a number from standby mode Saving a Phone NumberFinding a Phone Number 48 2B. Making and Answering CallsTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesDialing From the Contacts List 2B. Making and Answering CallsTo use Direct Dial Using Direct DialingPlus + Code Dialing 50 2B. Making and Answering CallsTo open Settings 2C. SettingsSound Settings 2C. Settings52 2C. Settings Adjusting the Devices Volume SettingsUsing a Song as a Ringtone Vibrate and Silent ModeTo set your device to always vibrate Setting Various Feedback TonesTo switch to silent mode onscreen itemsTo set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and keys Display SettingsTo hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked To set how the phone reacts when you make an emergency callDisplay Language Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the ScreenDate & Time Display Settings Animation Display OptionsTo enable your devices Location feature Location SettingsUsing Wireless Networks 56 2C. SettingsTo add an account using a Google account type as an example Using GPS SatellitesTo enable the auto-sync feature Synchronizing Accounts58 2C. Settings To configure the Google sync settingsTo configure the Corporate account settings Synchronizing Your Corporate Account2C. Settings Search SettingsConfiguring the Search Settings Viewing Notifications of Received Messages Messaging Settings60 2C. Settings To delete a specific message thread Airplane ModeDeleting Old Text Messages To delete all stored messagesTo turn TTY Mode on or off TTY Use With Sprint Service62 2C. Settings 1. Press Settings Call settings TTY modeYour Devices Lock Feature Security SettingsAccessing the Security Menu Locking Your Device64 2C. Settings Your Devices Lock Feature Your Devices Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password FeatureChanging the Lock Code 2C. SettingsTo install a secure certificate from a microSD card Credential Storage SettingsTo disable your devices lock feature 66 2C. Settings2C. Settings Resetting Your DeviceTo set or change the password for your secure credential storage 1. Press Settings Location & security Set passwordCall Log Options 2D. Call LogViewing the Call Log To open the Call log2D. Call Log Making a Call From the Call LogSaving a Number From the Call Log 70 2D. Call Log Prepending a Number From the Call LogClearing the Call Log To open your Contacts application 2E. ContactsCreating a New Contacts Entry 2E. ContactsTo add a contact to your favorites Adding a Contact to Your FavoritesEditing a Contacts Entry To remove a contact from your favorites listTo divert calls from a contact to your voicemail To change a contact’s default phone numberTo edit contact details 2E. ContactsTo set a ringtone for a contact Adding a Number to a Contacts EntryEditing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers To delete a contactAssigning a Picture to an Entry Assigning Direct Dialing NumbersSelecting a Ringtone for an Entry To set a contact as Direct dialCommunicating with Your Contacts Finding Contacts EntriesSelecting which Contacts are Displayed Finding Contacts by NameTo communicate with a contact To connect by using Quick Contact for AndroidTMTo call a contact’s default number 2E. ContactsExporting contacts to your microSD card Importing, Exporting, and Sharing ContactsImporting contacts from your microSD card 78 2E. Contacts2. Press Import/Export 3. Tap Export to SD card Sharing a contact2E. Contacts ContactsTo add an account 2F. AccountsAdding Accounts 80 2F. AccountsTo remove an account Configuring Account Sync and Display OptionsRemoving an Account 2F. AccountsTo configure general sync settings 82 2F. Accounts2F. Accounts To change an account’s sync settingsTo sync information manually Viewing Your Calendar and Events 2G. Calendar & ToolsCalendar To open your Calendar application Day View To change your Calendar view2G. Calendar & Tools Week ViewTo view information about an event Viewing Event DetailsCreating an Event 86 2G. Calendar & ToolsTo edit an event Editing or Deleting an EventTo create an event 2G. Calendar & ToolsTo delete an event Setting an Event ReminderResponding to an Event Reminder To set an event reminderTo stop syncing calendars to your device Displaying and Synchronizing CalendarsTo show or hide calendars To synchronize calendars to your deviceFolders Changing Calendar SettingsTo change Calendar settings To add a folder to the home screenTo organize items on the home screen in a folder ClockTo rename a folder To open the Clock applicationTo play a slideshow AlarmsTo set an alarm To play musicTo open and use the Calculator To change clock alarm settingsCalculator 2G. Calendar & ToolsUpdating Your PRL Updating Your Android Operating SystemUpdating Your Profile 94 2G. Calendar & ToolsVoice Dialing 2H. Voice Services2H. Voice Services Activating Voice DialerCalling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer 96 2H. Voice ServicesMaking a Voice Call With Voice Dialer Text-to-Speech Text-to-Speech SettingsOpening Menus With Voice Dialer 2H. Voice Services98 2H. Voice Services Voice SearchThe microSD Card 2I. microSD CardYour Devices microSD Card and Adapter Removing the microSD CardInserting the microSD Card microSD Icon IndicatorsmicroSD Adapter To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapterFormatting the microSD Card microSD Card SettingsViewing Memory in the microSD Card Write ProtectionTo remove the connection Connecting Your Device to Your ComputerTo connect your device to a computer via USB 102 2I. microSD CardImportant Connection Information 2I. microSD Card104 2J. Camera 2J. CameraTaking Pictures 2J. Camera Camera SettingsTo take a picture 106 2J. Camera Viewing Your PicturesGallery Options Assigning Pictures 2J. Camera108 2J. Camera Video SettingsRecording Videos 2J. Camera Video Gallery OptionsTo play a video About Bluetooth 2K. BluetoothTurning Bluetooth On and Off To turn Bluetooth onTo access the Bluetooth Settings menu Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuBluetooth Status Indicators 2K. Bluetooth112 2K. Bluetooth Pairing Bluetooth DevicesTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Paired DevicesTo send contacts information Sending Items via BluetoothTo delete a paired device unpair 2K. BluetoothTo send pictures and/or videos Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call114 2K. Bluetooth Sprint Service Section116 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 3A. SprintService The BasicsSetting Up Your Visual Voicemail Visual VoicemailNote Voicemail Password 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsSprint Service Record your name announcement Record your greetingTo access a Voicemail message’s options Configuring Voicemail OptionsTo access the Voicemail menu options 118 3A. Sprint Service The Basics3A. Sprint Service The Basics Configuring Voicemail SettingsAutomatically Enabling the Speakerphone Changing your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu To access your voicemail120 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Editing your identification Name via the Voicemail MenuRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using the Voicemail Menu to Access Your MessagesUsing Another Phone to Access Messages To display your Call LogText Messaging SMS Using the Voicemail Menu to Delete Your Messages122 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Composing Text MessagesTo read a text message Accessing Text MessagesMultimedia Messaging MMS To reply to a text message124 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Composing MMS Messages3A. Sprint Service The Basics To view and play a multimedia messageTo reply to a multimedia message Deleting a Message or Message Thread Adjusting Message Settings126 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Call Waiting To switch back to the first callerCaller ID To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a callCall Forwarding 128 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsMaking a 3-Way Call To activate Call ForwardingRoaming Icon Setting Roam ModeRoaming Roaming on Other Digital NetworksTo turn Call Guard on or off 130 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsCall Guard To place roaming calls with Call Guard onTo answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on To use data services when Data Roam Guard is activeData Roam Guard To set your Data Roam Guard notification132 3B. Web and Data Services 3B. Web and Data ServicesGetting Started With Data Services Your User NameLaunching a Web Connection Data Connection Status and Indicators3B. Web and Data Services Press Settings About phone Update ProfileScrolling 134 3B. Web and Data ServicesNavigating the Web SelectingOpening the Browser Menu Browser MenuGoing to a Specific Website To copy text from Web pageAdjusting Browser Page Settings 136 3B. Web and Data ServicesAdjusting Browser Page Settings 3B. Web and Data ServicesAdjusting Browser Security Settings 138 3B. Web and Data ServicesCreating Website Settings Setting the Browser Home PageResetting the Browser to Default Creating BookmarksAdding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks140 3B. Web and Data Services To create Bookmarks from other Tabs2. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network3B. Web and Data Services 142 3B. Web and Data Services To add a Wi-Fi networkTo forget a Wi-Fi network 3B. Web and Data Services Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data ConnectionEmail Toshareyourdevice’sdataconnectionasaportableWi-Fi hotspotEmail Icons/Shortcuts 144 3B. Web and Data ServicesGmail Status Bar - Notifications3B. Web and Data Services Web and Data146 3B. Web and Data Services Setting Up other Email accounts via the DeviceTo open your Inbox when Gmail is running Opening Gmail and Your Inbox3B. Web and Data Services To switch accountsReading Your Messages To reread a message 148 3B. Web and Data ServicesComposing and Sending a Message To compose and send a message3B. Web and Data Services Replying to or Forwarding a MessageTo reply to or forward a message 3. Tap Send to send the email 150 3B. Web and Data ServicesWorking with Conversations in Batches The chosen action affects the selected batch of messagesTo label a batch of conversations at once Labeling a ConversationStarring a Message To star a messageReporting Spam 152 3B. Web and Data ServicesViewing Conversations by Label Searching for Messages3B. Web and Data Services Archiving ConversationsTo Archive a conversation Archiving ConversationsAppending a Signature to Your Messages Changing Gmail Settings154 3B. Web and Data Services To select which conversations to synchronizeGeneral settings Corporate Email Outlook3B. Web and Data Services Notification settingsSetting Up a Corporate Email 156 3B. Web and Data ServicesTo reply to an email message Opening Corporate EmailCreate and Send Email 3B. Web and Data Services158 3B. Web and Data Services Configuring Corporate Email SettingsTo configure Corporate Email settings To delete an email message3B. Web and Data Services Configuring Data Synchronization SettingsTo create a Corporate Email Signature 160 3B. Web and Data Services Accessing the MarketSelecting and Installing a Google Application Android MarketTMApplications Launching an Installed Google ApplicationReinstalling a Google Application Download the Sprint ID PackSprint Zone To download and install Sprint apps162 3B. Web and Data Services NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile4. Tap an onscreen option to activate features that include 3B. Web and Data ServicesTo exit Sprint Football live 164 3B. Web and Data ServicesSprint Football Live When is my data connection active? Data Services FAQsHow do I know when my device is connected to data services? When is my data connection dormant?166 3C. Entertainment TV and Music 3C. Entertainment TV and MusicGetting Started with Sprint TV and Music Watching TV Sprint TVYour Sprint TV Channel Options Sprint RadioTV FAQs 168 3C. Entertainment TV and Music3C. Entertainment TV and Music Accessing Sprint Music PlusMusic Creating a Playlist Accessing the Music PlayerPurchasing and Downloading Music from Sprint Music Plus Assigning a Song as a Ringtone3C. Entertainment TV and Music Streaming MusicBacking Up Your Downloaded Music Files YouTubeTM 172 3C. Entertainment TV and Music3D. GPS Navigation GPS ServicesActivating Using Wireless Networks Activating Location ModeTo get an address and additional information for a location Google MapsTMTo launch the Google Maps application and view your location To utilize Google Maps3D. GPS Navigation To search for a locationTo get directions Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNavTM GPS NavigatorGetting Started with TeleNav GPS Navigator 176 3D. GPS NavigationUsing TeleNav GPS Navigator 3D. GPS Navigation178 3D. GPS Navigation Using a Physical AddressGetting Driving Directions To search nearby locations based on type Using a Local Business CategoryTo receive turn by turn directions 2D 3D. GPS NavigationTo search for the nearest gas station in your area Configuring Your Navigation PreferencesSharing a Recent Location with Others 180 3D. GPS NavigationLaunching the Product Tour 3D. GPS NavigationNavigation 182 3D. GPS NavigationSafety and Warranty Information Section184 4A. Important Safety Information 4A. Important Safety InformationGeneral Precautions General Precautions pageFollowing Safety Guidelines MaintainingSafeUseofandAccess to Your DeviceUsing Your Phone While Driving Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices186 4A. Important Safety Information Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid DeviceRestricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas4A. Important Safety Information Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone2. Tap the minimum time interval setting 1. Press Settings Display Brightness or Screen timeout188 4A. Important Safety Information Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion BatteriesRadio Frequency RF Energy Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless PhonesKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Understanding How Your Phone OperatesFCC Notice 190 4A. Important Safety InformationFCC Radio Frequency Emission Bluetooth QDID B0168324A. Important Safety Information Owner’s RecordOpen Source License Important Safety Information192 Manufacturer’s Warranty 4B. Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty pageManufacturer’s Warranty therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE 194 Manufacturer’s WarrantyNo other express warranty is applicable to this product 3. WHAT LG WILL DOIndex IndexNumerics 196 Index Index 198 Index Index