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LG Electronics Optimus S manual Installing the Battery, Removing the Battery, Charging the Battery

Models: Optimus S

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Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip: Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.

Installing the Battery

See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2.

Removing the Battery

1.Make sure the power is turned off so that you don’t lose any unsaved items.

2.Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on top of the cover and remove it.

3.Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the device.

WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion

battery as you can be burned.

Charging the Battery

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on.

Always use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

Device Basics

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LG Electronics Optimus S manual Installing the Battery, Removing the Battery, Charging the Battery, 2A. Device Basics

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10/8/10 User GuideSprint UG10a022210 To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit1A. Setting Up Service Table of Contents2C. Settings Introduction Your Devices Menu Section 1 Getting Started2D. Call Log 2H. Voice Services2E. Contacts 2F. AccountsSection 3 Sprint Service 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 2K. Bluetooth3B. Web and Data Services 2I. microSD Card4A. Important Safety Information Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty IndexYour Devices Menu IntroductionThis User Guide introduces you to Sprint service and Section 3 Sprint Service FeaturesWallpaper Sprint ID Search Notifications Settings Wireless & networks1 Airplane mode On/Off 2 Wi-Fi On/Off 3 Wi-Fi settings 4 Bluetooth On/Off 5 Bluetooth settingsSettings Sound General Settings Call settingsIncoming calls NotificationsSettings Location & security My Location Settings DisplayPasswords Device administrationSettings Accounts & sync General sync settings Settings ApplicationsManage accounts Settings Privacy Personal data Settings SD card & phone storage SD cardText settings Settings Language & keyboardSettings Voice input & output Voice input PhoneAccessibility services Settings AccessibilityPower button Settings Date & timeviii In Call Menu6 Bluetooth 1 Add callSection Getting StartedSetting Up Your Device 1A. Setting Up Service2 1A. Setting Up Service Activating Your DeviceActivate on your computer 1A. Setting Up ServiceActivate on your phone Setting Up ServiceInstalling Your First ID Pack 4 1A. Setting Up ServiceSprint ID Switching ID Packs Setting Up Your VoicemailMake Your First Call 1A. Setting Up ServiceAccount Username and Password Sprint Account PasswordsVoicemail Password 6 1A. Setting Up ServiceGetting Help Data Services PasswordManaging Your Account From Your Sprint PhoneSprint Operator Services 8 1A. Setting Up ServiceSprint Section Your DeviceYour Device 2A. Device Basics10 2A. Device Basics Turning Your Device On and Off page Battery and Charger page2A. Device Basics Key Functions11. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts 12 2A. Device Basics2A. Device Basics 14. 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 mode14 2A. Device Basics Viewing the Display Screen2A. Device Basics Status Bar - Service IconsAirplane Mode - Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode Status Bar - Status Icons16 2A. Device Basics Status Bar - Notification IconsStatus Bar - Notification Icons Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On2A. Device Basics Battery Capacity Battery and ChargerTurning Your Device Off Wake Up the ScreenRemoving the Battery Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery 2A. Device BasicsBattery Temperature Protection Charging with USB20 2A. Device Basics 2A. Device Basics Extending Your Battery LifeTo monitor and control what uses the battery To check the batterys charge levelDevice Function Keys Menu KeyWorking with Menus Options menus2A. Device Basics Using Context menus Using the Notifications PanelSelecting Menu Items Backing Up Within a MenuTo respond to a notification To open the Notifications PanelTo clear all notifications To close the Notifications PanelDevice and Web Search Using Text Entry Using the Search KeyHome Key Back KeyTo search using voice command To search different by type2A. Device Basics Home Screen Overview Navigation and CustomizationHome Screen To return to the Home screen2A. Device Basics Using the Application TabOverview Applications How to View, Open and SwitchOpening and Closing the Applications Screen To open the Applications screenTo switch between multiple applications Opening and Switching ApplicationsAdding Application Icons to the Home Screen To open an application32 2A. Device Basics ApplicationsApplication Icons Application IconsApplication Icons 2A. Device BasicsApplication Icons Internet for freeCreating Shortcuts Customizing Your Home ScreenTo add a shortcut from the Application Tab To add a shortcut via the Home screenTo delete a shortcut Adding and Removing WidgetsTo add a Widget 2A. Device BasicsChanging the Devices Wallpaper Creating and Managing FoldersTo remove a Widget To place a Widget onto a different screenTo manually activate the auto-rotate feature Accessing Recently-Used ApplicationsGestures Guide Changing the Screen OrientationRotate the device 38 2A. Device BasicsRotate the device clockwise counter-clockwise forEntering Text Displaying Your Phone NumberOnscreen Keyboard Numbers and Symbols Entry KeyboardTo Cut or Copy and Paste All the Text Editing TextTo Cut or Copy and Paste Some of the Text 40 2A. Device BasicsYour Google Account Creating a Google AccountSigning into Your Google Account 8. Tap the text field where you want to paste the text3. Touch the Username and Password fields and enter your information 42 2A. Device BasicsMaking Calls 2B. Making and Answering Calls2B. Making and Answering Calls Dialing From the Contacts List page Using Direct Dialing pageDialing Options Options during a call44 2B. Making and Answering Calls Answering Calls Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledTo answer a call To decline a call and divert it to voicemailCalling Emergency Numbers Missed Call NotificationEnding a Call To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screenEnhanced 911 E911 Information In-Call Options2B. Making and Answering Calls Making and Answering CallsFinding a Phone Number Saving a Phone NumberTo save a number from standby mode 48 2B. Making and Answering CallsDialing From the Contacts List Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses 2B. Making and Answering CallsPlus + Code Dialing Using Direct DialingTo use Direct Dial 50 2B. Making and Answering CallsSound Settings 2C. SettingsTo open Settings 2C. SettingsUsing a Song as a Ringtone Adjusting the Devices Volume Settings52 2C. Settings Vibrate and Silent ModeTo switch to silent mode Setting Various Feedback TonesTo set your device to always vibrate onscreen itemsTo hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked Display SettingsTo set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and keys To set how the phone reacts when you make an emergency callDate & Time Display Settings Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the ScreenDisplay Language Animation Display OptionsUsing Wireless Networks Location SettingsTo enable your devices Location feature 56 2C. SettingsTo enable the auto-sync feature Using GPS SatellitesTo add an account using a Google account type as an example Synchronizing AccountsTo configure the Corporate account settings To configure the Google sync settings58 2C. Settings Synchronizing Your Corporate AccountSearch Settings Configuring the Search Settings2C. Settings Messaging Settings 60 2C. SettingsViewing Notifications of Received Messages Deleting Old Text Messages Airplane ModeTo delete a specific message thread To delete all stored messages62 2C. Settings TTY Use With Sprint ServiceTo turn TTY Mode on or off 1. Press Settings Call settings TTY modeAccessing the Security Menu Security SettingsYour Devices Lock Feature Locking Your Device64 2C. Settings Changing the Lock Code Your Devices Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password FeatureYour Devices Lock Feature 2C. SettingsTo disable your devices lock feature Credential Storage SettingsTo install a secure certificate from a microSD card 66 2C. SettingsTo set or change the password for your secure credential storage Resetting Your Device2C. Settings 1. Press Settings Location & security Set passwordViewing the Call Log 2D. Call LogCall Log Options To open the Call logMaking a Call From the Call Log Saving a Number From the Call Log2D. Call Log Prepending a Number From the Call Log Clearing the Call Log70 2D. Call Log Creating a New Contacts Entry 2E. ContactsTo open your Contacts application 2E. ContactsEditing a Contacts Entry Adding a Contact to Your FavoritesTo add a contact to your favorites To remove a contact from your favorites listTo edit contact details To change a contact’s default phone numberTo divert calls from a contact to your voicemail 2E. ContactsEditing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers Adding a Number to a Contacts EntryTo set a ringtone for a contact To delete a contactSelecting a Ringtone for an Entry Assigning Direct Dialing NumbersAssigning a Picture to an Entry To set a contact as Direct dialSelecting which Contacts are Displayed Finding Contacts EntriesCommunicating with Your Contacts Finding Contacts by NameTo call a contact’s default number To connect by using Quick Contact for AndroidTMTo communicate with a contact 2E. ContactsImporting contacts from your microSD card Importing, Exporting, and Sharing ContactsExporting contacts to your microSD card 78 2E. Contacts2E. Contacts Sharing a contact2. Press Import/Export 3. Tap Export to SD card ContactsAdding Accounts 2F. AccountsTo add an account 80 2F. AccountsRemoving an Account Configuring Account Sync and Display OptionsTo remove an account 2F. Accounts82 2F. Accounts To configure general sync settingsTo change an account’s sync settings To sync information manually2F. Accounts Calendar 2G. Calendar & ToolsViewing Your Calendar and Events To open your Calendar application2G. Calendar & Tools To change your Calendar view Day View Week ViewCreating an Event Viewing Event DetailsTo view information about an event 86 2G. Calendar & ToolsTo create an event Editing or Deleting an EventTo edit an event 2G. Calendar & ToolsResponding to an Event Reminder Setting an Event ReminderTo delete an event To set an event reminderTo show or hide calendars Displaying and Synchronizing CalendarsTo stop syncing calendars to your device To synchronize calendars to your deviceTo change Calendar settings Changing Calendar SettingsFolders To add a folder to the home screenTo rename a folder ClockTo organize items on the home screen in a folder To open the Clock applicationTo set an alarm AlarmsTo play a slideshow To play musicCalculator To change clock alarm settingsTo open and use the Calculator 2G. Calendar & ToolsUpdating Your Profile Updating Your Android Operating SystemUpdating Your PRL 94 2G. Calendar & Tools2H. Voice Services 2H. Voice ServicesVoice Dialing Activating Voice Dialer96 2H. Voice Services Making a Voice Call With Voice DialerCalling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer Opening Menus With Voice Dialer Text-to-Speech SettingsText-to-Speech 2H. Voice ServicesVoice Search 98 2H. Voice ServicesYour Devices microSD Card and Adapter 2I. microSD CardThe microSD Card Removing the microSD CardmicroSD Adapter microSD Icon IndicatorsInserting the microSD Card To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapterViewing Memory in the microSD Card microSD Card SettingsFormatting the microSD Card Write ProtectionTo connect your device to a computer via USB Connecting Your Device to Your ComputerTo remove the connection 102 2I. microSD Card2I. microSD Card Important Connection Information2J. Camera Taking Pictures104 2J. Camera Camera Settings To take a picture2J. Camera Viewing Your Pictures Gallery Options106 2J. Camera 2J. Camera Assigning PicturesVideo Settings Recording Videos108 2J. Camera Video Gallery Options To play a video2J. Camera Turning Bluetooth On and Off 2K. BluetoothAbout Bluetooth To turn Bluetooth onBluetooth Status Indicators Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuTo access the Bluetooth Settings menu 2K. BluetoothTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Pairing Bluetooth Devices112 2K. Bluetooth Paired DevicesTo delete a paired device unpair Sending Items via BluetoothTo send contacts information 2K. BluetoothDisconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call 114 2K. BluetoothTo send pictures and/or videos Section Sprint ServiceSetting Up Your Visual Voicemail 3A. SprintService The Basics116 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Visual VoicemailSprint Service 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsNote Voicemail Password Record your name announcement Record your greetingTo access the Voicemail menu options Configuring Voicemail OptionsTo access a Voicemail message’s options 118 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsConfiguring Voicemail Settings Automatically Enabling the Speakerphone3A. Sprint Service The Basics 120 3A. Sprint Service The Basics To access your voicemailChanging your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Editing your identification Name via the Voicemail MenuUsing Another Phone to Access Messages Using the Voicemail Menu to Access Your MessagesRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages To display your Call Log122 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Using the Voicemail Menu to Delete Your MessagesText Messaging SMS Composing Text MessagesMultimedia Messaging MMS Accessing Text MessagesTo read a text message To reply to a text messageComposing MMS Messages 124 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsTo view and play a multimedia message To reply to a multimedia message3A. Sprint Service The Basics Adjusting Message Settings 126 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsDeleting a Message or Message Thread Caller ID To switch back to the first callerCall Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a callMaking a 3-Way Call 128 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsCall Forwarding To activate Call ForwardingRoaming Setting Roam ModeRoaming Icon Roaming on Other Digital NetworksCall Guard 130 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsTo turn Call Guard on or off To place roaming calls with Call Guard onData Roam Guard To use data services when Data Roam Guard is activeTo answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on To set your Data Roam Guard notificationGetting Started With Data Services 3B. Web and Data Services132 3B. Web and Data Services Your User Name3B. Web and Data Services Data Connection Status and IndicatorsLaunching a Web Connection Press Settings About phone Update ProfileNavigating the Web 134 3B. Web and Data ServicesScrolling SelectingGoing to a Specific Website Browser MenuOpening the Browser Menu To copy text from Web page136 3B. Web and Data Services Adjusting Browser Page Settings3B. Web and Data Services Adjusting Browser Page Settings138 3B. Web and Data Services Adjusting Browser Security SettingsResetting the Browser to Default Setting the Browser Home PageCreating Website Settings Creating Bookmarks140 3B. Web and Data Services Connecting to Wi-Fi NetworksAdding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen To create Bookmarks from other TabsTo turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network 3B. Web and Data Services2. Tap Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings To add a Wi-Fi network To forget a Wi-Fi network142 3B. Web and Data Services Email Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data Connection3B. Web and Data Services Toshareyourdevice’sdataconnectionasaportableWi-Fi hotspotGmail 144 3B. Web and Data ServicesEmail Icons/Shortcuts Status Bar - NotificationsWeb and Data 3B. Web and Data ServicesTo open your Inbox when Gmail is running Setting Up other Email accounts via the Device146 3B. Web and Data Services Opening Gmail and Your InboxTo switch accounts Reading Your Messages3B. Web and Data Services Composing and Sending a Message 148 3B. Web and Data ServicesTo reread a message To compose and send a messageReplying to or Forwarding a Message To reply to or forward a message3B. Web and Data Services Working with Conversations in Batches 150 3B. Web and Data Services3. Tap Send to send the email The chosen action affects the selected batch of messagesStarring a Message Labeling a ConversationTo label a batch of conversations at once To star a messageViewing Conversations by Label 152 3B. Web and Data ServicesReporting Spam Searching for MessagesTo Archive a conversation Archiving Conversations3B. Web and Data Services Archiving Conversations154 3B. Web and Data Services Changing Gmail SettingsAppending a Signature to Your Messages To select which conversations to synchronize3B. Web and Data Services Corporate Email OutlookGeneral settings Notification settings156 3B. Web and Data Services Setting Up a Corporate EmailCreate and Send Email Opening Corporate EmailTo reply to an email message 3B. Web and Data ServicesTo configure Corporate Email settings Configuring Corporate Email Settings158 3B. Web and Data Services To delete an email messageConfiguring Data Synchronization Settings To create a Corporate Email Signature3B. Web and Data Services Selecting and Installing a Google Application Accessing the Market160 3B. Web and Data Services Android MarketTMReinstalling a Google Application Launching an Installed Google ApplicationApplications Download the Sprint ID Pack162 3B. Web and Data Services To download and install Sprint appsSprint Zone NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile3B. Web and Data Services 4. Tap an onscreen option to activate features that include164 3B. Web and Data Services Sprint Football LiveTo exit Sprint Football live How do I know when my device is connected to data services? Data Services FAQsWhen is my data connection active? When is my data connection dormant?3C. Entertainment TV and Music Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music166 3C. Entertainment TV and Music Your Sprint TV Channel Options Sprint TVWatching TV Sprint Radio168 3C. Entertainment TV and Music TV FAQsAccessing Sprint Music Plus Music3C. Entertainment TV and Music Purchasing and Downloading Music from Sprint Music Plus Accessing the Music PlayerCreating a Playlist Assigning a Song as a RingtoneStreaming Music Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files3C. Entertainment TV and Music 172 3C. Entertainment TV and Music YouTubeTMActivating Using Wireless Networks GPS Services3D. GPS Navigation Activating Location ModeTo launch the Google Maps application and view your location Google MapsTMTo get an address and additional information for a location To utilize Google MapsTo search for a location To get directions3D. GPS Navigation Getting Started with TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNavTM GPS NavigatorRegistering TeleNav GPS Navigator 176 3D. GPS Navigation3D. GPS Navigation Using TeleNav GPS NavigatorUsing a Physical Address Getting Driving Directions178 3D. GPS Navigation To receive turn by turn directions 2D Using a Local Business CategoryTo search nearby locations based on type 3D. GPS NavigationSharing a Recent Location with Others Configuring Your Navigation PreferencesTo search for the nearest gas station in your area 180 3D. GPS Navigation3D. GPS Navigation Launching the Product Tour182 3D. GPS Navigation NavigationSection Safety and Warranty InformationGeneral Precautions 4A. Important Safety Information184 4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions pageUsing Your Phone While Driving MaintainingSafeUseofandAccess to Your DeviceFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesRestricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device186 4A. Important Safety Information Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas2. Tap the minimum time interval setting Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone4A. Important Safety Information 1. Press Settings Display Brightness or Screen timeoutProtecting Your Battery Caring for the Battery188 4A. Important Safety Information Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion BatteriesKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless PhonesRadio Frequency RF Energy Understanding How Your Phone OperatesFCC Radio Frequency Emission 190 4A. Important Safety InformationFCC Notice Bluetooth QDID B016832Open Source License Owner’s Record4A. Important Safety Information Important Safety InformationManufacturer’s Warranty 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty192 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty pagetherefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms Manufacturer’s WarrantyNo other express warranty is applicable to this product 194 Manufacturer’s Warranty5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE 3. WHAT LG WILL DOIndex NumericsIndex 196 Index Index 198 Index Index