LG LGLX290 User manual

User Guide
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06/01/09
LG LX290
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Important Important Privacy Message – Sprint’s
policies often do not apply to third-party
applications. Third-party applications may
access your personal information or require
Sprint to disclose your customer information
to the third-party application provider.To find
out how a third-party application will collect,
access, use, or disclose yourpersonal
information, check the application provider’s
policies, which can usually be found on their
website. If you aren’t comfortable with the
third-party application’s policies, don’t use
the application.
Consejo Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en
español, por favor visita a www.sprint.com y
haz clic en Support > Phones & Devices.
To find this userguide in Spanish, please visit
www.sprint.com and click Support >
Phones & Devices.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ActivatingYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up YourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Turning YourPhone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
NavigatingThrough the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Displaying YourPhone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
2C. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Saving a Number From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Prepending a Number From History . . . . . . . . . . .50
Erasing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
2D. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Tip Looking forsomething? If you don’t see it in the
headings listed here, try the Index on page 125.
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Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . .54
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .55
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Selecting a RingerType for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . .56
Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Dialing Sprint Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
2E. Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
EZ Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Unit Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Updating Phone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Updating the PRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
2F. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
2G. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Sending Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Printing Pictures From YourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
2H. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . .80
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Sending Items Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Section 3: Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
3A. Sprint Service:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Sending Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Sending Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
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Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Making aThree-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
3B. Web and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Downloading Games, Ringers and More . . . . .103
Browser Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
3C. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
GPS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Sprint Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Sprint Family Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Section 4: Safety and Warranty
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .114
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . .116
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
4B. Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
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Introduction
This UserGuide introduces you to Sprint®service and all
the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: YourPhone
Section 3: Sprint Service
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Your Phone’s Menu
The following table outlines yourphone’s main menu
structure (Grid view). For more information about using
yourphone’s menus, see “NavigatingThrough the
Menus” on page 17.
WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety
Information section on page 114 to learn
about information that will help you safely
use your phone. Failure to read and follow
the Important Safety Information in this
phone guide may result in serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.
User
Guide
Note
Because of updates in phone software, this
printed guide may not be the most current
version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com
and log on to My SprintWireless to access
the most recent version of the user guide.
1:Web
2: Messaging
1:Voicemail
1: CallVoicemail 2:Voicemail Details
3: Clear Icon
2: Send Message
1:Text 2: Picture
3: Email 4: IM
5: Audio
3: Messages
4: Email
5: IM
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7: Photos
1: Camera
Press the right softkey for the following options:
<PREVIEW>
1: Color Tone 2: White Balance
3: Resolution 4: Quality
5: Fun Frames 6: Brightness
<OTHERS>
1: SelfTimer 2: Shutter Sound
3: Status Bar 4: Night Mode
5: Go to Album
2: My Photos
3: My Destinations
4: OtherSettings
1: Status Bar
2: Location
6: Settings
1: Reset Envelope
2: Notificaton
1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only
3: CallbackNumber
1: None 2: My Phone Number
3: Other
4: Preset Messages
5: Signature
1: None 2: Custom
3: Maps
1: Sprint Navigation
2: Sprint Family Locator
4: History
5: Missed Alerts
6: Contacts
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9: Settings/Tools
1: Settings
1: Display
1: Main Screen
1: Screen Saver 2: Backlight
3: Menu Styles 4: Foregrounds
5 Picture ID
2: Font Size
1: Messages 2: Browser
3: Notepad 4: Dial Digits
3: Keypad Light
4: Language (Idioma)
1: English 2: Español
5: Status Light
8: My Stuff
Games
Get New
My Content Manager
Block Breaker 2 Deluxe DEMO
PAC-MAN Plus DEMO by Namco
Tetris Demo
Ringers
Get New My Content Manager
Screen Savers
Get New My Content Manager
Applications
Get New
My Content Manager
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
NFLMobile Live
ScanLife
CallTones
Options
Memory Status Get New
My Content Manager
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4: Bluetooth
1: On/Off
2:Visibility
3: My Device Name
4: My Device Info
5:Voice Priority
5: Messaging
1: Reset Envelope
2: Notification
1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only
3: CallbackNumber
1: None 2: My Phone Number
3: Other
4: Preset Messages
5: Signature
1: None 2: Custom
2: Sounds
1:Volume
1: Ringer 2: Earpiece
3: Speakerphone 4: Keytones
5: Messaging 6: Alarm & Calendar
7: Applications 8: Alerts
9: Power On/Off
2: RingerType
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging
3: Alarm & Calendar
3:VibrateType
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messaging
3: Alarm & Calendar
4: Alerts
1: Beep Each Minute
2: Out of Service
3: Connect
4: Signal Fade/Call Drop
5: Keytones
1:Tone Length 2:ToneVolume
3: Airplane Mode
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6: Keyguard
7:Text Entry
1: Auto-Capital
2: Auto-Space
3:Word Choice List
4:Word Prediction
5:Word Completion
6:Word Scan
7: Dual Language
8: Prediction Length
9: Use MyWords
*: MyWords
0: Help
8: Phone Information
1: Phone Number
2: Icon Glossary
3:Version
4: My Account
5: Advanced
9: More...
1: Accessibility
1:TTY 2: Font Size
2: Call Setup
1: Auto-Answer 2: Abbreviated Dialing
3: Call Answer 4: Call End
5: Contacts Match
3: Contacts Settings
1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret
3: My Name Card 4: Wireless Backup
5: Services
4: Data
1: On/Off 2: Net Guard
3: Update Profile
5: Headset Mode
1: Normal 2: Discreet
6: Location
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7: Navigation Keys
8: Restrict and Lock
1: RestrictVoice 2: Lock Data
3: Lock Photos 4: Lock My Phone
9: Roaming
1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard
3: Data Roaming
*: Security
1: Lock My Phone 2: Change Lock Code
3: Special Numbers 4: Edit Contacts List
5: Delete/Reset
0:Wireless Backup.
(After subscribing)
1: Alerts 2: View Status
3:Troubleshooting 4: Learn More
5: Unsubscribe
2:Tools
1: Alarm Clock
2: Bluetooth
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3: Calendar
4:World Clock
5: USB Mode
6: Calculator
1: Calculator 2: EzTip Calculator
7:Voice Control
8: Memo
9: Unit Converter
*: Update Phone
In Call Menu
Mute/Unmute Speaker
Contact Details/Save Main Menu
3-Way Call Contacts
Voice Memo Phone Info
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Section 1
Getting Started
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2 1A. Setting Up Service
Setting UpYour Phone (page 2)
ActivatingYour Phone (page 3)
Setting UpYourVoicemail (page 3)
Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)
Getting Help (page 5)
Setting UpYourPhone
1. Install the battery.
Press down on the top part of the battery cover
with yourthumb and slide the cover downward to
remove it from the back of the phone.
Insert the battery into the opening, making sure
the connectors align ( ). Gently press down to
secure the battery ( ).
Replace the battery coverand slide it upward until
it clicks into place.
2. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
If yourphone is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.
If yourphone is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.
3. Make your first call.
Slide the phone open and use yourkeypad to
enter a phone number.
Press .
1A. Setting Up Service
Note Yourphone’s battery should have enough charge
to turn on, find a signal, set up yourvoicemail, and
make a call.You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on
page 16 for details.
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1A. Setting Up Service 3
ActivatingYourPhone
If you purchased yourphone at a Sprint Store, your
phone should be activated and ready to use.
If you received yourphone in the mail and it is for a new
Sprint account ora new line of service, it is designed to
activate automatically. To confirm youractivation, make
a phone call.
If you received yourphone in the mail and you are
activating a new phone foran existing number on your
account, you will need to go online to activate yournew
phone.
From yourcomputer’s Web browser, go to
www.sprint.com/activate and complete the
onscreen instructions to activate your phone.
When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm
youractivation. If your phone is still not activated or you
do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Setting UpYourVoicemail
All unanswered voice calls to your phone are
automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your
phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your
Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your
phone is activated.
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode.
Record yourname announcement.
Record your greeting.
Tip Do not press END while the phone is being
activated. Pressing END cancels the activation
process.
Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact
Sprint CustomerService by dialing 1-888-211-
4727 from any otherphone.
Setting Up Service
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4 1A. Setting Up Service
Formore information about using your voicemail, see
“Setting Up YourVoicemail” on page 84.
SprintAccount Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to
yourpersonal account information, your voicemail
account, and yourdata services account. To ensure that
no one else has access to yourinformation, you will
need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account Username and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account
username and password when you sign on to
www.sprint.com. (Click Need to registerfor access? to get
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone
else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get
a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You will create your voicemail password (or passcode)
when you set up your voicemail.
Data Services Password
With yourSprint phone, you may elect to set up an
optional data services password to control access and
authorize Premium Service purchases.
Formore information, or to change yourpasswords, sign
on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727.
Note Voicemail Passcode
Sprint strongly recommends that you create a
passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect
against unauthorized access. Without a passcode,
anyone who has access to yourphone is able to
access your voicemail messages.
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1A. Setting Up Service 5
Getting Help
ManagingYourAccount
Online: www.sprint.com
Access youraccount information.
Check yourminutes used (depending on your Sprint
service plan).
View and pay your bill.
Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
Purchase accessories.
Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
View available Sprint service plans and options.
Learn more about data services and other products
like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers,
and more.
FromYourSprint Phone
Press to check minute usage and
account info.
Press to make a payment.
Press to access a summary of your
Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.
From AnyOtherPhone
Sprint Customer Service:
1-888-211-4727 .
Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and
information through your phone, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or
showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations,
and major local event information.You can get up to
three pieces of information per call, and the operator can
automatically connect yourcall at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will
be billed for airtime.
To call Sprint 411:
Press .
Setting Up Service
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Sprint OperatorServices
Sprint OperatorServices provides assistance when
placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a
local telephone calling card or third party.
To access Sprint Operator Services:
Press .
Formore information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.
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Section 2
Your Phone
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8 2A. Phone Basics
YourPhone (page 8)
Viewing the Display Screen (page 11)
TurningYour Phone On and Off (page 14)
Battery and Charger (page 14)
NavigatingThrough the Menus (page 17)
DisplayingYour Phone Number (page 18)
Making and Answering Calls (page 18)
EnteringText (page 26)
YourPhone
2A. Phone Basics
Tip Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your
phone’s software may become available from time
to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical
updates to your phone. You can also use the menu
to check for and download updates. Press >
Settings/Tools >Tools > Update Phone to search
for and download available updates.
1. Earpiece
8. Microphone
12. END/POWER Key
13. MENU/OK Key
14. Shortcut Keys
11. Navigation Key
3. Display Screen
2. Signal Strength
Indicator
4. Softkeys
5. TALK Key
6. BACK Key
7. Keypad
9. Status Light
10. Battery Strength
Indicator
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