LG Optimus F3 User manual

,LG Optimus F3
Contents
Key Features.................................................................................................................................................7
Specs ............................................................................................................................................................7
Block Calls.....................................................................................................................................................9
Block calls from a number.........................................................................................................................9
Unblock a number .....................................................................................................................................9
Call Forwarding.............................................................................................................................................9
Cancel call forwarding...............................................................................................................................9
Forward all calls (unconditional)..............................................................................................................10
Forward some calls (conditional).............................................................................................................10
Call Log.......................................................................................................................................................11
Reset call log...........................................................................................................................................11
View call log.............................................................................................................................................11
Touch Tones (DTMF)..................................................................................................................................11
Turn on/off touch tones (DTMF)..............................................................................................................11
Contact Management..................................................................................................................................12
Add contact..............................................................................................................................................12
Add contact to speed dial........................................................................................................................12
Copy contact: import/export from SD card..............................................................................................12
Copy contact: import/export from SIM card.............................................................................................13
Delete contact..........................................................................................................................................13
Groups.........................................................................................................................................................14
Add contacts to a caller group.................................................................................................................14
Create a caller group...............................................................................................................................14
Account .......................................................................................................................................................14
Add an email account manually ..............................................................................................................14
Add a Google account.............................................................................................................................15
Delete an email account..........................................................................................................................15
Inbox............................................................................................................................................................16
Incoming email notification......................................................................................................................16
Message......................................................................................................................................................16
Attach a file and send an email ...............................................................................................................16
Use the Email application........................................................................................................................16

Use the Gmail application........................................................................................................................17
Delete emails...........................................................................................................................................17
Using the Email application.....................................................................................................................17
Using the Gmail application.....................................................................................................................17
Block Messages..........................................................................................................................................17
Block messages or spam from a number................................................................................................18
Unblock messages from a number..........................................................................................................18
Manage Messages......................................................................................................................................18
Add SMS service center number.............................................................................................................18
Delete picture messages (MMS).............................................................................................................18
Delete text messages (SMS)...................................................................................................................18
Save pictures received in a message (MMS)..........................................................................................19
Send Messages ..........................................................................................................................................19
Send a group text message (SMS) .........................................................................................................19
Send a new picture or video in a message (MMS) .................................................................................19
Send a saved picture or video in a message (MMS) ..............................................................................20
Set Custom Sounds....................................................................................................................................20
Notifications.............................................................................................................................................20
Ringtones.................................................................................................................................................21
Transfer.......................................................................................................................................................21
Transfer music or sounds to use.............................................................................................................21
Text to Speech............................................................................................................................................22
Set up and turn on...................................................................................................................................22
Settings....................................................................................................................................................22
Voice Commands........................................................................................................................................23
Open an app............................................................................................................................................23
Voice dial a contact .................................................................................................................................23
Write a text message (SMS) with voice...................................................................................................23
Voicemail.....................................................................................................................................................24
Call voicemail ..........................................................................................................................................24
Set voicemail number..............................................................................................................................24
Visual Voicemail (VVM)...............................................................................................................................24
Turn Off Wi-Fi..............................................................................................................................................24
Back up Data...............................................................................................................................................25
Back up apps...........................................................................................................................................25

Back up contacts .....................................................................................................................................25
Back up media & pictures........................................................................................................................26
Restore Data...............................................................................................................................................26
Restore apps ...........................................................................................................................................26
Restore contacts......................................................................................................................................26
Restore media and pictures.....................................................................................................................27
Bluetooth.....................................................................................................................................................27
Pair Bluetooth device...............................................................................................................................27
Turn on/off Bluetooth...............................................................................................................................27
Emergency Alerts........................................................................................................................................28
Turn on/off Emergency Alerts..................................................................................................................28
GPS.............................................................................................................................................................28
Turn on/off GPS.......................................................................................................................................28
Network.......................................................................................................................................................29
APN and data settings.............................................................................................................................29
Manual network selection........................................................................................................................29
Switch 2G/4G ..........................................................................................................................................30
Turn on/off Airplane mode.......................................................................................................................30
Turn on/off data roaming.........................................................................................................................31
NFC.............................................................................................................................................................31
Read NFC tag..........................................................................................................................................31
Turn on/off NFC.......................................................................................................................................31
Clear app.....................................................................................................................................................31
Clear app cache and data .......................................................................................................................31
Uninstall app............................................................................................................................................32
Hide or show apps ......................................................................................................................................32
Hide apps.................................................................................................................................................32
Show apps...............................................................................................................................................33
Pre-installed apps .......................................................................................................................................33
Internal memory (RAM)...............................................................................................................................34
Manage memory......................................................................................................................................34
Task manager..........................................................................................................................................36
View free memory....................................................................................................................................36
Internal storage (ROM) ...............................................................................................................................37
Manage storage.......................................................................................................................................37

Adjust memory storage settings..............................................................................................................37
View free storage space..........................................................................................................................38
SD card .......................................................................................................................................................38
Format SD card .......................................................................................................................................38
Insert/remove SD card................................................................................................................................39
Insert........................................................................................................................................................39
Remove ...................................................................................................................................................39
Open or delete files using a computer.....................................................................................................39
Open or delete files using the device ......................................................................................................40
Set default memory storage ....................................................................................................................40
Transfer files between computer & SD card............................................................................................41
Transfer files between internal storage & SD card..................................................................................41
View free SD card space.........................................................................................................................42
Device lock..................................................................................................................................................42
Change device lock password/PIN..........................................................................................................42
Turn on/off device lock ............................................................................................................................42
PUK code unlock.........................................................................................................................................43
PUK code unlock.....................................................................................................................................43
SIM PIN.......................................................................................................................................................44
Change SIM PIN......................................................................................................................................44
Turn on/off SIM PIN.................................................................................................................................44
Cache Partition............................................................................................................................................45
Wipe cache partition................................................................................................................................45
Master Reset...............................................................................................................................................45
Master reset from settings menu.............................................................................................................45
Master reset with hardware keys.............................................................................................................45
Safe Mode...................................................................................................................................................46
Turn on and use safe mode.....................................................................................................................46
Turn off safe mode ..................................................................................................................................46
Developer Options ......................................................................................................................................46
Turn off developer options.......................................................................................................................47
Language ....................................................................................................................................................47
Change language ....................................................................................................................................47
First Time Use.............................................................................................................................................47
Setup wizard............................................................................................................................................47

Time & Date ................................................................................................................................................48
Auto-update time (NITZ)..........................................................................................................................48
Set time & date........................................................................................................................................48
Software Version.........................................................................................................................................49
Check software version...........................................................................................................................49
Battery.........................................................................................................................................................49
Insert/remove battery...............................................................................................................................49
Battery Life..................................................................................................................................................50
Battery saving mode................................................................................................................................50
Battery saving mode settings ..................................................................................................................50
Tips to save battery life............................................................................................................................50
Turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................................................................51
Change application sync settings............................................................................................................51
Turn off background data ........................................................................................................................51
Buttons........................................................................................................................................................52
Icons............................................................................................................................................................53
IMEI.............................................................................................................................................................55
Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI)....................................................................................................................56
Status Lights ...............................................................................................................................................57
Backlight......................................................................................................................................................58
Brightness................................................................................................................................................58
Timeout....................................................................................................................................................58
Home Screen ..............................................................................................................................................59
Add widget or shortcut.............................................................................................................................59
Delete widget or shortcut.........................................................................................................................59
Home screen wallpaper...........................................................................................................................60
Lock screen wallpaper.............................................................................................................................60
Keyboard.....................................................................................................................................................60
Change default keyboard ........................................................................................................................61
Enter symbols & numbers .......................................................................................................................61
Text entry mode.......................................................................................................................................61
Turn on/off haptic feedback.....................................................................................................................62
Multitasking .................................................................................................................................................62
Turn on/off multitasking...........................................................................................................................62
Switch windows .......................................................................................................................................62

SIM Card.....................................................................................................................................................63
Insert/remove SIM card...........................................................................................................................63
SIM Storage ................................................................................................................................................63
Delete SIM messages .............................................................................................................................63
View free SIM space................................................................................................................................64
SIM Unlock Phone ......................................................................................................................................64
SIM unlock phone....................................................................................................................................64
Camera........................................................................................................................................................64
Camera settings ......................................................................................................................................64
Set default camera storage .....................................................................................................................65
Pictures & Videos........................................................................................................................................65
Delete a picture or video..........................................................................................................................65
Screen Shot ................................................................................................................................................66
Take a screen shot..................................................................................................................................66
Data Usage .................................................................................................................................................66
Data usage indicator................................................................................................................................66
View data use by app..............................................................................................................................67
Internet Browser..........................................................................................................................................67
Browser cache.........................................................................................................................................67
Browser cookies ......................................................................................................................................67
Browser history........................................................................................................................................68
Browser windows open/close..................................................................................................................68
Turn on/off JavaScript .............................................................................................................................68
Sync ............................................................................................................................................................69
Background data .....................................................................................................................................69
Sync apps & accounts.............................................................................................................................69
Music Player................................................................................................................................................69
Play music or MP3...................................................................................................................................69
Turn on/off FM radio................................................................................................................................70
Transfer.......................................................................................................................................................70
Transfer music from computer to device.................................................................................................70
File Share....................................................................................................................................................70
Turn on/off media sharing........................................................................................................................70

Key Features
4G
4" vivid IPS display
5 MP/ 0.3 VGA FF camera
1.2 GHz dual core processor
Specs
Battery
Usage time: 7 hours
Standby time: 450 hours
Dimensions
4.56 x 2.46 x .39 inches
Weight 4.05 oz
Display
4" 480 x 800 screen
TFT LCD
Keyboard
Touch screen with on-screen keyboard
Memory
1.0 GB RAM, 4.0 GB ROM
Supports up to 32 GB MicroSD card
Network
4G
Band I (UMTS 2100), Band II (1900), Band IV
(1700/2100/AWS), Band V (850), Band VII
(900)
Operating System
Android Jellybean 4.1.2
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi web browsing
Wi-Fi sharing
Wi-Fi Calling with included Micro GBA SIM card
NFC
Tethering APN
Micro USB
Bluetooth® XX, Power Class X, A2DP (stereo
Bluetooth), OPP (Object Push Profile), HFP,
AVRCP, PBAP
Web
Android browser
HTML 5.0, XHTML 1.2
CSS 1.0/2.1 (Partial)/ 3.0 (Partial)
RTP/RTSP
ECMAScript 3rd edition
Flash Player 11
Camera
5 MP (rear facing)
1 MP (front facing)
4x digital zoom
Flash
Auto focus
Face detection
Multiple shooting modes
Video recording
Multimedia
Stereo audio (with headset)
Audio support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC, WMA,
MPEG4, WAV, MIDI

Specs
Processor
QCT, MSM8930
System Manager (Carrier IQ)
Yes
Emergency Alerts (CMAS)
Yes
HD Voice Capable
Yes
MobileLife Contacts
No
Image support: GIF87A, GIF87A, PNG
Video support: 3GP, MP4, AVI, WMV

Block Calls
Block calls from a number
To block incoming calls from a number, follow these steps:
1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2. Tap System settings.
3. Tap Call.
4. Tap Call reject.
5. If necessary, tap Call reject mode and then select Reject calls on list.
Note: If 'Reject calls on list' is already selected, skip to the next step.
6. Tap Rejection list.
7. Tap the Add icon.
8. Select one of the following:
oContacts
Select the desired contact, and then tap Done.
oCall logs
Select the desired call log entry, and then tap Done.
oNew number
Enter the phone number, and then tap Save.
Unblock a number
To allow incoming calls from a number you previously blocked, follow these steps:
1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2. Tap System settings.
3. Tap Call.
4. Tap Call reject.
5. Tap Rejection list.
6. Tap the Trash can icon.
7. Select the number(s) you want to unblock.
8. Tap Delete.
9. Tap Yes to confirm.
Call Forwarding
Cancel call forwarding

To turn off or cancel call forwarding that you have set up, follow these steps:
1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2. Tap System settings.
3. Tap Call.
4. Scroll down to and tap Call forwarding.
5. Tap Always forward.
6. Tap Disable.
Forward all calls (unconditional)
Call Forwarding Unconditional (CFU) immediately forwards all calls to another phone number without
allowing the device to ring.
To forward all calls, follow these steps:
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
1. Tap System settings.
2. Tap Call.
3. Scroll down to and tap Call forwarding.
4. Tap Always forward.
5. Tap Enable.
Forward some calls (conditional)
Call Forwarding Conditional (CFC) forwards incoming calls to another phone number if you do not or
cannot answer them (no reply, busy, unavailable).
To turn on conditional call forwarding which forwards some calls, follow these steps:
1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2. Tap System settings.
3. Tap Call.
4. Scroll down to and tap Call forwarding.
5. Under FORWARD IF, select from the following:
oBusy
oUnanswered
oUnreachable