Installing the Battery

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.

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.

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

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User Guide To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit Table of Contents 2D. Call Log 2H. Voice Services2E. Contacts 2F. Accounts Sprint Service 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 2K. Bluetooth3B. Web and Data Services 2I. microSD Card Index 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Introduction Your Devices Menu Bluetooth On/Off Bluetooth settings Airplane mode On/Off Wi-Fi On/Off Wi-Fi settingsShortcuts Widgets Iii GPS Privacy Setting Screen timeoutUse wireless networks On/Off Use GPS satellites On/Off Set up screen lock Clear storage Factory data resetBackground data On/Off Auto-sync On/Off Google search Text-to-speech settings Voice recognizer settingsSearchable items Clear shortcuts Vii Viii Update Profile Update PRL Getting Started Setting Up Your Device 1A. Setting Up Service1A. Setting Up Service Activating Your Device Activate on your computer Activate on your phone Installing Your First ID Pack Tap Install an ID on the Welcome to Sprint ID screenSprint ID Setting Up Your Voicemail Switching ID PacksMake Your First Call Account Username and Password Voicemail Password Sprint Account Passwords Getting Help Data Services PasswordManaging Your Account From Your Sprint Phone Sprint Sprint Operator Services Your Device 2A. Device Basics Your Device10 2A. Device Basics 2A. Device Basics Key Functions 12 2A. Device Basics Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts 2A. Device Basics 14 2A. Device Basics Viewing the Display Screen Status Bar Status Icons Status Bar Notification Icons 16 2A. Device Basics Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On Press and hold Battery Capacity Battery and ChargerTurning Your Device Off Wake Up the Screen Removing the Battery Installing the BatteryCharging the Battery See Setting Up Your Device on Battery Temperature Protection Charging with USB20 2A. Device Basics Extending Your Battery Life To monitor and control what uses the battery To check the batterys charge levelDevice Function Keys Menu Key Options menus Working with Menus Using Context menus Using the Notifications PanelSelecting Menu Items Backing Up Within a Menu To respond to a notification To open the Notifications PanelTo clear all notifications To close the Notifications Panel Device and Web Search Using Text Entry Using the Search KeyHome Key Back Key Enter the text youre searching for in the Quick Search Box To search using voice commandTo search different by type Tap Google, Web, Apps, or Contacts Home Screen Overview Navigation and CustomizationHome Screen To return to the Home screen Extended Home Screens Using the Application Tab Overview Applications How to View, Open and SwitchOpening and Closing the Applications Screen 30 2A. Device Basics To switch between multiple applications Opening and Switching ApplicationsTo open an application Simply tap its icon on the screen 32 2A. Device Basics Applications Internet for free Creating Shortcuts Customizing Your Home ScreenTo add a shortcut from the Application Tab To add a shortcut via the Home screen Adding and Removing Widgets To delete a shortcutTo add a Widget Creating and Managing Folders Changing the Devices Wallpaper36 2A. Device Basics To manually activate the auto-rotate feature Accessing Recently-Used ApplicationsGestures Guide Changing the Screen Orientation 38 2A. Device Basics Displaying Your Phone Number Entering TextOnscreen Keyboard To Cut or Copy and Paste All the Text Editing TextTo Cut or Copy and Paste Some of the Text 40 2A. Device Basics Your Google Account Creating a Google AccountSigning into Your Google Account Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account 42 2A. Device Basics 2B. Making and Answering Calls Making Calls2B. Making and Answering Calls Dialing 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 voicemail Missed Call Notification To exit Emergency modeCalling Emergency Numbers Ending a Call Enhanced 911 E911 Information In-Call Options Saving a Phone Number To save a number from standby modeFinding a Phone Number 48 2B. Making and Answering Calls Dialing From the Contacts List Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses Enter the phone number Plus + Code Dialing Using Direct DialingTo use Direct Dial Simply tap the contact on the Home screen Sound Settings 2C. Settings2C. Settings Ringer Types Using a Song as a Ringtone 52 2C. SettingsSounds To switch to silent mode Setting Various Feedback TonesTo set your device to always vibrate Onscreen items 54 2C. Settings Display SettingsChanging the Backlight Time Length Changing the Contrast Date & Time Display Settings Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the ScreenPress Settings Date & time Display Language Using Wireless Networks Location SettingsTo enable your devices Location feature 56 2C. Settings To enable the auto-sync feature Using GPS SatellitesTo add an account using a Google account type as an example Synchronizing Accounts To configure the Corporate account settings To configure the Google sync settings58 2C. Settings Synchronizing Your Corporate Account Configuring the Search Settings Search SettingsTap any of the following search settings Press Settings Search Messaging Settings 60 2C. SettingsViewing Notifications of Received Messages To deactivate Airplane Mode Airplane ModeDeleting Old Text Messages To delete a specific message thread To turn TTY Mode on or off TTY Use With Sprint Service62 2C. Settings Dial to reach an operator Accessing the Security Menu Security SettingsYour Devices Lock Feature Locking Your Device 64 2C. Settings Confirm the saved pattern, or your PIN or Password Your Devices Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password FeaturePress Settings Location & security Change screen lock Changing the Lock Code Calling in Lock Mode Credential Storage SettingsTo disable your devices lock feature To install a secure certificate from a microSD card Press Settings Location & security Set password Resetting Your DevicePress Settings Location & security Clear storage Press Settings Privacy Factory data reset Viewing the Call Log 2D. Call LogCall Log Options To open the Call log Making a Call From the Call Log From the Call log, tap the at the right of the entry2D. Call Log Prepending a Number From the Call Log Tap CancelClearing the Call Log 70 2D. Call Log Creating a New Contacts Entry 2E. ContactsTo open your Contacts application Press Contacts Editing a Contacts Entry Adding a Contact to Your FavoritesTo add a contact to your favorites To remove a contact from your favorites list To edit contact details To change a contact’s default phone numberEdit the desired contact information Tap Done To divert calls from a contact to your voicemail Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers Adding a Number to a Contacts EntryTo set a ringtone for a contact To delete a contact Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry Assigning Direct Dialing NumbersAssigning a Picture to an Entry To set a contact as Direct dial Selecting which Contacts are Displayed Finding Contacts EntriesCommunicating with Your Contacts Finding Contacts by Name To connect by using Quick Contact for AndroidTM To call a contact’s default numberTo communicate with a contact Importing contacts from your microSD card Importing, Exporting, and Sharing ContactsExporting contacts to your microSD card 78 2E. Contacts Press Import/Export Tap Export to SD card Sharing a contact Adding Accounts 2F. AccountsTo add an account 80 2F. Accounts Removing an Account Configuring Account Sync and Display OptionsTo remove an account Tap the account you want to delete 82 2F. Accounts To configure general sync settings To change an account’s sync settings To sync information manuallyTap the account whose data you want to sync Press Sync now Calendar 2G. Calendar & ToolsViewing Your Calendar and Events To open your Calendar application Day View To change your Calendar view Week View Month View Creating an Event Viewing Event Details Agenda View To view information about an event To create an event Editing or Deleting an EventInvite guests to the event To edit an event Setting an Event Reminder Responding to an Event Reminder88 2G. Calendar & Tools To show or hide calendars Displaying and Synchronizing CalendarsTap the button to the right of each calendar to To stop syncing calendars to your device To change Calendar settings Changing Calendar SettingsFolders To add a folder to the home screen To rename a folder ClockTo organize items on the home screen in a folder To open the Clock application 92 2G. Calendar & Tools Alarms To change clock alarm settings CalculatorTo open and use the Calculator Updating Your Profile Updating Your Android Operating SystemUpdating Your PRL Follow the onscreen instructions 2H. Voice Services 2H. Voice ServicesVoice Dialing Activating Voice Dialer 96 2H. Voice Services Making a Voice Call With Voice DialerCalling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer Press Settings Voice input & output Text-to-speech settings Text-to-Speech SettingsOpening Menus With Voice Dialer Text-to-Speech Voice Search 98 2H. Voice Services Your Devices microSD Card and Adapter 2I. microSD CardMicroSD Card Removing the microSD Card MicroSD Adapter MicroSD Icon IndicatorsInserting the microSD Card 100 2I. microSD Card Viewing Memory in the microSD Card MicroSD Card SettingsFormatting the microSD Card Write Protection To connect your device to a computer via USB Connecting Your Device to Your ComputerTo remove the connection 102 2I. microSD Card 2I. microSD Card 103 Important Connection Information Taking Pictures 2J. Camera104 2J. Camera Taking Pictures Recording Videos Camera Settings To take a picture2J. Camera 105 Gallery Options Viewing Your Pictures106 2J. Camera Press for options, such as Share, Delete, and More Delete to delete the picture Assigning Pictures2J. Camera 107 With the picture displayed, tap Menu More Set as Video Settings Recording Videos108 2J. Camera Video Gallery Options To play a video2J. Camera 109 Turning Bluetooth On and Off 2K. BluetoothAbout Bluetooth 110 2K. Bluetooth Bluetooth Status Indicators Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuTo access the Bluetooth Settings menu 2K. Bluetooth 111 To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Pairing Bluetooth Devices112 2K. Bluetooth Paired Devices 2K. Bluetooth 113 Sending Items via BluetoothTo delete a paired device unpair To send contacts information 114 2K. Bluetooth Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active CallTap Share Bluetooth To send pictures and/or videos Sprint Service Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail 3A. SprintService Basics116 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Visual Voicemail 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 117 To access the Voicemail menu options Configuring Voicemail OptionsTo access a Voicemail message’s options 118 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Press Settings. From the Settings menu, you can Configuring Voicemail SettingsPress Settings to configure your settings 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 119 Changing your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu 120 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsEditing your identification Name via the Voicemail Menu Voicemail Notification Using Another Phone to Access Messages Using the Voicemail Menu to Access Your Messages3A. Sprint Service The Basics 121 Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages 122 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Using the Voicemail Menu to Delete Your MessagesText Messaging SMS Composing Text Messages 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 123 Accessing Text MessagesMultimedia Messaging MMS To read a text message Composing MMS Messages 124 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsTap Add slide to create a new slide Slideshow Opens the Edit slideshow menu 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 125 To view and play a multimedia messageTo reply to a multimedia message Adjusting Message Settings 126 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsDeleting a Message or Message Thread 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 127 To switch back to the first callerCaller ID Call Waiting Making a 3-Way Call 128 3A. Sprint Service The BasicsCall Forwarding To activate Call Forwarding Roaming Setting Roam ModeRoaming Icon Roaming on Other Digital Networks 130 3A. Sprint Service The Basics Press twice to go back to Settings screenCall Guard To turn Call Guard on or off 3A. Sprint Service The Basics 131 To use data services when Data Roam Guard is activeData Roam Guard To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on Getting Started With Data Services 3B. Web and Data Services132 3B. Web and Data Services Your User Name Your profile will be automatically updated by the network Data Connection Status and Indicators3B. Web and Data Services 133 Press Settings About phone Update Profile Scrolling Navigating the WebSelecting Going Back Browser Menu 3B. Web and Data Services 135Going to a Specific Website Opening the Browser Menu 136 3B. Web and Data Services Adjusting Browser Page SettingsTap More Settings Press to open the Browser menu 3B. Web and Data Services 137 138 3B. Web and Data Services Adjusting Browser Security Settings Resetting the Browser to Default Setting the Browser HomeCreating Website Settings 3B. Web and Data Services 139 140 3B. Web and Data Services Connecting to Wi-Fi NetworksAdding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen To create Bookmarks from other Tabs Related settings.Data andWeb To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network3B. Web and Data Services 141 Tap Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings To forget a Wi-Fi network To add a Wi-Fi network142 3B. Web and Data Services From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Add Wi-Fi network Toshareyourdevice’sdataconnectionasaportableWi-Fi hotspot 3B. Web and Data Services 143Tap Settings Wireless & networks Portable hotspot Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data Connection Gmail 144 3B. Web and Data ServicesEmail Icons/Shortcuts Status Bar Notifications 3B. Web and Data Services 145 To open your Inbox when Gmail is running 146 3B. Web and Data ServicesOpening Gmail and Your Inbox To switch accounts 3B. Web and Data Services 147Reading Your Messages Composing and Sending a Message 148 3B. Web and Data ServicesTo reread a message To compose and send a message 3B. Web and Data Services 149 Replying to or Forwarding a MessageTo reply to or forward a message Working with Conversations in Batches 150 3B. Web and Data ServicesTap Send to send the email The chosen action affects the selected batch of messages 3B. Web and Data Services 151 Labeling a ConversationStarring a Message Viewing Conversations by Label 152 3B. Web and Data ServicesReporting Spam Searching for Messages 3B. Web and Data Services 153 Archiving ConversationsTo Archive a conversation 154 3B. Web and Data Services Changing Gmail SettingsAppending a Signature to Your Messages To select which conversations to synchronize General settings 3B. Web and Data Services 155Notification settings Corporate Email Outlook This information from your company network administrator Setting Up a Corporate Email156 3B. Web and Data Services Press Email Press Accounts Opening Corporate Email 3B. Web and Data Services 157Create and Send Email To reply to an email message To configure Corporate Email settings Configuring Corporate Email Settings158 3B. Web and Data Services Tap Account settings 3B. Web and Data Services 159 Configuring Data Synchronization SettingsTo create a Corporate Email Signature Applied to any outgoing emails originating on your device Selecting and Installing a Google Application Accessing the Market160 3B. Web and Data Services Android MarketTM Reinstalling a Google Application Launching an Installed Google Application3B. Web and Data Services 161 Applications 162 3B. Web and Data Services To download and install Sprint appsSprint Zone Nascar Sprint Cup Mobile 3B. Web and Data Services 163 Sprint Football Live 164 3B. Web and Data Services Exit to quit the Nascar application Press Exit Yes To exit Sprint Football live 3B. Web and Data Services 165 Data Services FAQs 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 Radio TV FAQs 168 3C. Entertainment TV and MusicAre the videos that I’m viewing live videos? Accessing Sprint Music Plus Music3C. Entertainment TV and Music 169 Purchasing and Downloading Music from Sprint Music Plus Accessing the Music PlayerCreating a Playlist Assigning a Song as a Ringtone Confirm the new song is selected Streaming Music3C. Entertainment TV and Music 171 Press Sound Phone ringtone 172 3C. Entertainment TV and Music YouTubeTM Activating Location Mode GPS ServicesActivating Using Wireless Networks 3D. GPS Navigation To get an address and additional information for a location Google MapsTMTo utilize Google Maps 174 3D. GPS Navigation To search for a location Press to utilize other Google Map featuresTo get directions While viewing a map, press Directions Getting Started with TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNavTM GPS NavigatorRegistering TeleNav GPS Navigator 176 3D. GPS Navigation 3D. GPS Navigation 177 Using TeleNav GPS Navigator Getting Driving Directions Using a Physical Address178 3D. GPS Navigation Press TeleNav GPS Navigator Drive To Address To receive turn by turn directions 2D Using a Local Business CategoryTo search nearby locations based on type 3D. GPS Navigation 179 Sharing a Recent Location with Others Configuring Your Navigation PreferencesTo search for the nearest gas station in your area 180 3D. GPS Navigation Launching the Product Tour 3D. GPS Navigation 181 Press TeleNav GPS Navigator Share & More Product Tour Navigation Type Destination to manually enter a destination address182 3D. GPS Navigation Safety and Warranty Information 4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions184 4A. Important Safety Information 4A. Important Safety Information 185 MaintainingSafeUseofandAccess to Your Device Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device186 4A. Important Safety Information Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Tap the minimum time interval setting 4A. Important Safety Information 187Press Settings Display Brightness or Screen timeout Protecting Your Battery Caring for the Battery188 4A. Important Safety Information Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones 4A. Important Safety Information 189Radio Frequency RF Energy Bluetooth Qdid B016832 190 4A. Important Safety InformationFCC Radio Frequency Emission FCC Notice 4A. Important Safety Information 191 Owner’s RecordOpen Source License Manufacturer’s Warranty 4B. Manufacturer’s WarrantyLimited warranty is good only to the original Manufacturer’s Warranty What this Warranty does not Cover Manufacturer’s Warranty 193 To this Product Numerics IndexWay Call Index Index Computer Index Index