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LG and the LG logo are the property of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Al seleccionar un plan y activar su teléfono, usted acuerda a los términos y condiciones de servicio disponible en metropcs.com. By selecting a rate plan and activating your phone, you agree to the metroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service available at metropcs.com. Copyright ©2012 LG Electronics, Inc.
LG and the LG logo are the property of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Al seleccionar un plan y activar su teléfono, usted acuerda a los términos y condiciones de servicio disponible en metropcs.com. By selecting a rate plan and activating your phone, you agree to the metroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service available at metropcs.com. Copyright ©2012 LG Electronics, Inc.
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...Talk™ and Google Play™ are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. LG optimus PLUSTM is a trademark of the phone or your phone depending on the software of LG Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of Google, Inc. Some of the contents in ...this manual may vary. LG and the LG logo are simulated. English User Guide O All screen shots in this guide are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. O Copyright© 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. Actual displays and the color of the phone may differ from your service...
...Talk™ and Google Play™ are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. LG optimus PLUSTM is a trademark of the phone or your phone depending on the software of LG Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of Google, Inc. Some of the contents in ...this manual may vary. LG and the LG logo are simulated. English User Guide O All screen shots in this guide are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. O Copyright© 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. Actual displays and the color of the phone may differ from your service...
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2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Important notice 3 Getting to know your phone 10 Your Home screen 17 Google account setup 33 Calls ...35 Contacts 37 Messaging 49 Email ...50 Camera 65 Video camera 69 Multimedia 72 Utilities 84 The Web 91 Settings 105 Safety...113 Index ...136
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Important notice 3 Getting to know your phone 10 Your Home screen 17 Google account setup 33 Calls ...35 Contacts 37 Messaging 49 Email ...50 Camera 65 Video camera 69 Multimedia 72 Utilities 84 The Web 91 Settings 105 Safety...113 Index ...136
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Managing applications 1. Extending your battery's life O Turn off radio communications if you are described in this section before taking the phone in for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. You need to check your battery's life between charges by turning off automatic ...consume battery power. O Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. O Turn off features you don't need to run constantly in your phone memory is less than 10%, your battery life to be reduced. Important notice 3 Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your...
Managing applications 1. Extending your battery's life O Turn off radio communications if you are described in this section before taking the phone in for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. You need to check your battery's life between charges by turning off automatic ...consume battery power. O Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. O Turn off features you don't need to run constantly in your phone memory is less than 10%, your battery life to be reduced. Important notice 3 Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your...
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... pattern. You must uninstall those applications and all their data and settings from trusted sources, such as Google Play. To protect your phone may not work normally or a serious error may malfunction. Installing an open source operating system If you install and use an open ...the Applications Key > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Key > Settings > About phone > Status. 2. Battery usage time is displayed at the top of the screen and lists applications or services using the OS provided by the warranty. If...
... pattern. You must uninstall those applications and all their data and settings from trusted sources, such as Google Play. To protect your phone may not work normally or a serious error may malfunction. Installing an open source operating system If you install and use an open ...the Applications Key > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Key > Settings > About phone > Status. 2. Battery usage time is displayed at the top of the screen and lists applications or services using the OS provided by the warranty. If...
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... your Google account to them . Important notice 5 WARNING! You are then required to log in to your phone to be reversed. Your phone will not be able to 2 seconds until the LG logo is displayed. Some access points are hidden or use an incorrect pattern 5 times. you perform a hard...important data before performing a hard reset. 6. Remember to Wi-Fi networks To use a hard reset to enter your phone, access a wireless access point or "hotspot." When the phone is turned off, press and hold the Home Key until the touch key backlights turn on , release the keys. If...
... your Google account to them . Important notice 5 WARNING! You are then required to log in to your phone to be reversed. Your phone will not be able to 2 seconds until the LG logo is displayed. Some access points are hidden or use an incorrect pattern 5 times. you perform a hard...important data before performing a hard reset. 6. Remember to Wi-Fi networks To use a hard reset to enter your phone, access a wireless access point or "hotspot." When the phone is turned off, press and hold the Home Key until the touch key backlights turn on , release the keys. If...
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... edge of the microSD card to turn it . Using a microSD card Unmounting and removing the microSD Card To safely remove the microSD card from the phone. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot. 3.
... edge of the microSD card to turn it . Using a microSD card Unmounting and removing the microSD Card To safely remove the microSD card from the phone. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot. 3.
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..., touch the Applications Key > Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2. The LG optimus PLUSTM has an internal antenna. A screen then displays a list of the applications you can store user content such as a regular phone. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as that idle applications don't...application, photos saved in the internal memory or to the SD card. 9. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as needed to close the application. 10. For example, in the Camera application, touch Settings > Storage > Internal memory or SD ...
..., touch the Applications Key > Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2. The LG optimus PLUSTM has an internal antenna. A screen then displays a list of the applications you can store user content such as a regular phone. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as that idle applications don't...application, photos saved in the internal memory or to the SD card. 9. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as needed to close the application. 10. For example, in the Camera application, touch Settings > Storage > Internal memory or SD ...
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...complete your files into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in your phone and PC; com for more information on how to convert your registration. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are ... errors on -Demand (VOD) movies. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to vod.divx. Make sure you turn the phone on /off your phone when you disconnect the data cable between your device setup menu. Important notice 9 call quality....
...complete your files into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in your phone and PC; com for more information on how to convert your registration. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are ... errors on -Demand (VOD) movies. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to vod.divx. Make sure you turn the phone on /off your phone when you disconnect the data cable between your device setup menu. Important notice 9 call quality....
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...are not accidentally activated during a call. Do not cover the protective film on /off by manufacturers other objects (such as your phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 3 seconds, then touch Power off and lock the screen. Contacts Key Opens the Contacts... application. - Earpiece Proximity Sensor Quick Keys - Contacts Key - Displays the available options. Home Key - Switch your phone. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity towards other than LG can view all of a film cover produced by pressing and holding this key. - Return to the previous screen....
...are not accidentally activated during a call. Do not cover the protective film on /off by manufacturers other objects (such as your phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 3 seconds, then touch Power off and lock the screen. Contacts Key Opens the Contacts... application. - Earpiece Proximity Sensor Quick Keys - Contacts Key - Displays the available options. Home Key - Switch your phone. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity towards other than LG can view all of a film cover produced by pressing and holding this key. - Return to the previous screen....
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...battery strength. 8. If you're already viewing one of the Home screen extension panes, it navigates you must insert a memory card into your phone. Search Key Opens the Quick Search BoxTM from the Home screen to the Home screen. Press and hold to view the most recently used applications... screen pane. Power/Lock Key Locks the screen with options that affect the current screen or application. 5. Back Key Returns to operate your phone 11 4. Flash Camera Lens microSD Slot Back Cover Internal Antenna Microphone 10.Flash Helps take pictures and videos in darker lighting. 11.Camera Lens...
...battery strength. 8. If you're already viewing one of the Home screen extension panes, it navigates you must insert a memory card into your phone. Search Key Opens the Quick Search BoxTM from the Home screen to the Home screen. Press and hold to view the most recently used applications... screen pane. Power/Lock Key Locks the screen with options that affect the current screen or application. 5. Back Key Returns to operate your phone 11 4. Flash Camera Lens microSD Slot Back Cover Internal Antenna Microphone 10.Flash Helps take pictures and videos in darker lighting. 11.Camera Lens...
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... the battery compartment. 12 Getting to know your earpiece volume. - During a call . 17. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to connect the phone charger, USB cable, or other caller and for convenient, hands-free conversations. Microphone Transmits your voice to music. 18. You can also plug ...in headphones to listen to the other compatible accessories. Volume Keys Allows you to plug in -call volume during a call : Controls your phone 13. Internal Antenna 14. From the Home screen: Controls ringer volume. - Accessory/Charger Port Allows you to adjust the ringer, media volumes...
... the battery compartment. 12 Getting to know your earpiece volume. - During a call . 17. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to connect the phone charger, USB cable, or other caller and for convenient, hands-free conversations. Microphone Transmits your voice to music. 18. You can also plug ...in headphones to listen to the other compatible accessories. Volume Keys Allows you to plug in -call volume during a call : Controls your phone 13. Internal Antenna 14. From the Home screen: Controls ringer volume. - Accessory/Charger Port Allows you to adjust the ringer, media volumes...
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Use the fingertip cutout along the bottom edge of the phone to remove the back cover. 2. Push the battery down until it clicks into place. Place the back cover over the battery compartment, then press it downward until it clicks into place. 4. Removing the Battery 1. Turn the phone off and use the fingertip cutout along the bottom edge of the phone to know your phone 13 Installing the Battery 1. Getting to remove the back cover. Align the battery contacts with the terminals in the battery compartment. 3.
Use the fingertip cutout along the bottom edge of the phone to remove the back cover. 2. Push the battery down until it clicks into place. Place the back cover over the battery compartment, then press it downward until it clicks into place. 4. Removing the Battery 1. Turn the phone off and use the fingertip cutout along the bottom edge of the phone to know your phone 13 Installing the Battery 1. Getting to remove the back cover. Align the battery contacts with the terminals in the battery compartment. 3.
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...off features that you want to stop running and touch Stop. Improper handling of the Accessory/Charger Port, as well as the use of your LG phone. Then touch OK to lift the battery out and remove it into an electrical outlet. Insert the charger, then plug it . 14 Getting...battery compartment to confirm. Tips to extend the life of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone 2. Charging your phone Slide open the cover of the phone's Accessory/Charger Port on when you're using . Optimizing Battery Life You can also monitor how applications and system ...
...off features that you want to stop running and touch Stop. Improper handling of the Accessory/Charger Port, as well as the use of your LG phone. Then touch OK to lift the battery out and remove it into an electrical outlet. Insert the charger, then plug it . 14 Getting...battery compartment to confirm. Tips to extend the life of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone 2. Charging your phone Slide open the cover of the phone's Accessory/Charger Port on when you're using . Optimizing Battery Life You can also monitor how applications and system ...
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...power are consuming the most out of your battery power. 㻌 From the Home screen, touch the Applications Key > Settings > About phone > Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are displayed in the Battery use screen to see the details about its power consumption. ...the most battery power. To check the battery charge level 㻌 From the Home screen, touch the Applications Key > Settings > About phone > Status. Getting to know your phone 15 㻌 Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. 㻌 Turn off when not being used, so ...
...power are consuming the most out of your battery power. 㻌 From the Home screen, touch the Applications Key > Settings > About phone > Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are displayed in the Battery use screen to see the details about its power consumption. ...the most battery power. To check the battery charge level 㻌 From the Home screen, touch the Applications Key > Settings > About phone > Status. Getting to know your phone 15 㻌 Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. 㻌 Turn off when not being used, so ...
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Use the fingertip cutout along the bottom edge of the phone to remove the back cover. 2. Do not insert or remove the microSD card when the phone is facing downwards. Insert the memory card into the slot. Doing so may be corrupted. 1. To insert a microSD card: WARNING! Make sure the gold contact area is on the microSD card may damage the microSD card as well as your phone Installing the microSD card NOTE The LG optimus PLUSTM supports memory cards up to 32 GB. 16 Getting to know your phone, and the data stored on .
Use the fingertip cutout along the bottom edge of the phone to remove the back cover. 2. Do not insert or remove the microSD card when the phone is facing downwards. Insert the memory card into the slot. Doing so may be corrupted. 1. To insert a microSD card: WARNING! Make sure the gold contact area is on the microSD card may damage the microSD card as well as your phone Installing the microSD card NOTE The LG optimus PLUSTM supports memory cards up to 32 GB. 16 Getting to know your phone, and the data stored on .
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...by swiping from a video and some tips on -screen question), or touch letters and numbers to fit the width of the screen rotates with the phone as you turn it (so you first touch it from a vertical position to a horizontal position and back again. You can also double-tap... pausing when you don't drag an item instead). For example, quickly double-tap a section of the screen, without lifting your finger, move your phone. Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger on the Home screen to reposition them. You can drag items on the...
...by swiping from a video and some tips on -screen question), or touch letters and numbers to fit the width of the screen rotates with the phone as you turn it (so you first touch it from a vertical position to a horizontal position and back again. You can also double-tap... pausing when you don't drag an item instead). For example, quickly double-tap a section of the screen, without lifting your finger, move your phone. Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger on the Home screen to reposition them. You can drag items on the...
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... are any programs running in use the phone for a while, the Home screen or another screen you are viewing is replaced with the lock screen to unlock the screen. All of your own unlock pattern by connecting a pattern of dots. Unlock screen Whenever your LG optimus PLUSTM is not in Lock mode.... 18 Your Home screen Lock your phone When you are not using the LG optimus PLUSTM, press the Power/Lock Key to the lock screen. Also, if you exit all...
... are any programs running in use the phone for a while, the Home screen or another screen you are viewing is replaced with the lock screen to unlock the screen. All of your own unlock pattern by connecting a pattern of dots. Unlock screen Whenever your LG optimus PLUSTM is not in Lock mode.... 18 Your Home screen Lock your phone When you are not using the LG optimus PLUSTM, press the Power/Lock Key to the lock screen. Also, if you exit all...
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.... Quick Keys The Quick Keys are located at any time, from any application. To view other Home screen panes 㻌 Slide your phone. Status Bar Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. It also provides additional tabs... the most. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other items. Applications Key Touch to the functions you can also access the Phone application, Call log, and Groups by touching the tabs across the Home screen. To return to view all of the Home screen and...
.... Quick Keys The Quick Keys are located at any time, from any application. To view other Home screen panes 㻌 Slide your phone. Status Bar Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. It also provides additional tabs... the most. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other items. Applications Key Touch to the functions you can also access the Phone application, Call log, and Groups by touching the tabs across the Home screen. To return to view all of the Home screen and...
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... want to remove, then drag it to . The screen displays a pop-up with icons of item you want to add. 3. For more convenience using your phone, add your Home screen by adding shortcuts, widgets or folders to it to the desired location on the Home screen. NOTE You cannot delete preloaded...
... want to remove, then drag it to . The screen displays a pop-up with icons of item you want to add. 3. For more convenience using your phone, add your Home screen by adding shortcuts, widgets or folders to it to the desired location on the Home screen. NOTE You cannot delete preloaded...