LG Optimus M MMBB0394701 User manual

P/NO : MMBB0394701(1.0) H
LG-MS690
Optimus M
Printed in Korea

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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting to Networks and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Placing and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Homescreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Important Health Information and Safety Precautions . . .96
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Safety .........................................105
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
FAQ(Updated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
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Contents
NOTE The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps,
Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.
WARNING
With the Android operating system, some available Market applications only operate
correctly with phones that have a specific screen resolution. Please be advised that some
of the applications on the Android Market maynot be available for your phone due an LCD
resolution requirement that does not match your phone. In addition, please be aware that
3rd party applications with programming defects may cause issues with your phone,
including lockups and resets.

2The Basics
1. Proximity Sensors senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that
touch commands arenotaccidentally activated during a call.
Note *Do notblock the sensor or near the sensor area with film cover or phone case.
*The use of a film cover produced by other manufacturers other than LG can
cause a disturbance in touch operation, the display, etc.
2.
Quick Keys
-
Phone Key opens the Phone Application for access to the dialpad, Call log, Contacts,
and Favorites.
- Contacts Key opens the Contacts Application.
- Messaging Key opens the Messaging Application.
- Browser Key opens the MetroWEB Application.
3.
Menu Key Opens an options menu with options that affect the current screen or
application.
4.
Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of the Home screen
extension panes, it navigates you to the central Home screen pane. Press and hold to view
the most recently used applications.
5. Power/Lock
Key locksthe screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu (for
the following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off.
6.
Earpiece letsyou hear callers and automated prompts.
7.
Touchscreen displaysall the information needed to operate your phone, such as
applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and battery strength.
Phone Overview
Front View
Proximity
Sensors
Menu Key
Quick Keys
-Phone Key
-Contacts Key
-Messaging Key
-Browser Key
Home Key
Earpiece
Power/Lock Key
Touchscreen
Search Key
Back Key
Applications
Launcher Key

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The Basics
Camera Key
Volume Keys
11. Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call
volume during a call.
12.
Camera Key activates the camera. Once the Camera function is open, you can access the
Video recorder function as well.
13.
3.5mm HeadsetJack allowsyou to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations. The 3.5mm jack also allows you to plug in headphones to listen to music.
14.
Camera Lens use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep clean for optimal
performance.
15.
Back Cover encloses the battery compartment.
16.
Microphone transmits your voice to the other caller and to Voice-activated functions.
17.
Accessory/Charger Port allowsyou to connect the phone charger, USB cable, or other
compatible accessories.
Rear View
3.5mm Headset
Jack
CameraLens
Back Cover
Microphone
Accessory/
Charger Port
8. Applications Launcher Key opens the Launch screen, where you can view installed
applications.
9.
Search Key opens Quick Search Box
TM
from the Home screen to search the phone and
the web. In many applications, you may touch this key to search within the application
itself. Touch and hold to open Google search by voice.
10.
Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as menus
and dialog boxes.

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Installing the Battery and microSD Card
NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery
charged while not in use in order to maximize talk, use, and standby
time. The battery charge level is shown at the top of the screen.
Inserting a microSD card
1.Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card.
Remove the back cover.
2.Slide the slot protection upwards to unlock it and flip it up to
open it. Then insert the memory card into the slot, making sure
the gold contact area is facing downwards. Flip the slot
protection down to close it.
3.Slide the slot protection downwards to lock it and replace the
battery cover.
NOTE ● The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing or handling it.
● To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, unmount it from your
phone first.
The Basics
1.Hold the phone
with both hands
and use the
fingertip cutout at
the top of the
phone to pull open
the battery cover
(as shown above).
2.Align the battery
contacts with the
terminals near the
top of the phone,
then press the
batteryinto place.
3.Replace the battery
cover over the back
of the phone (as
demonstrated).
Apply a steady
downward pressure
until it clicks into
place.

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WARNING! On the Android OS 2.2, you can download applications from Android
Market and can store them on microSD card as well as on the device. Due
to this feature, if you skip the unmount procedure, it can cause an error
because information between microSD card and the device is accorded
properly.In worst case, the microSD card can be corrupted or damaged.
Charging the Phone
Your Optimus M device comes with a wall/USB charger and a USB
cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your
phone:
NOTICE
Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone.
Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger,
may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
1. Connect the wall/USB charger and USB cable. When
connecting, as shown, the LG logo on the USB cable should
face toward you.
2. Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone's
charger port.
USB Cable
Wall/USB charger

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Charging with USB
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to
charge with the USB cable, you need to have the necessary USB
drivers installed on your PC first. Connect one end of the USB
cable to the charger port on your phone and connect the other
end to a USB port on your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port
when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be
powered by an external power source.
NOTES ● Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your
keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.
● LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site:
http://www.lgmobilephones.com > Click Mobile Support >Select the
Carrier(Metro PCS) > Select the Model > Click USB Cable Driver to
download.
Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery's life between charges by turning off
features that run in the background. You can also monitor how
applications and system resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
©Turn off radio communications that you aren't using.
If you aren't using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings
menu to turn them off. (Note that the GPS receiver is only
turned on when you're using an application that makes use
of it.)
©Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
©If you don't need them, turn off automatic syncing for Gmail,
Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
©Use the Power Control widget to control the wireless
connections, GPS connection, Bluetooth power, display
brightness, and syncing activity.
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The Basics
To check the battery charge level
©From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch
Settings > About phone > Status.
The battery status (charging, discharging) and level (as a
percentage of fully charged) will be displayed at the top of
the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are
consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen
allows you to identify downloaded applications you may want to
turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your
battery power.
©From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch
Settings > About phone > Battery use. The screen will display
battery usage time. Either how long since last connected to
apower source, if connected to a power source, and how
long you were last running on batterypower.
The list of applications or services using batterypower are
displayed in order of energy used, from greatest amount to
least.
©Touchan application in the Batteryuse screen to see the
details about its power consumption.
Different applications offer different kinds of information, and
theymay even include buttons that open settings you can
use to reduce power consumption bythat application.
How to change settings
©Press Menu Key ,then touchSettings .You can
change all your phone settings from here.

Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
©Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for a couple of
seconds.
NOTE When you turn on your phone for the first time, follow the instructions on
the screen to activate your device.
Turning the phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the pop-up
menu appears.
2. Touch Power off in the pop-up menu.
3. Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
Tounlock the phone
If you don ’ tuse the phone for a while, the screen and backlight
will shut off to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone:
1. Press the Power/Lock Key .
Your Lock Screen will appear.
2. Touchand drag the Unlock icon to the right.
The last screen you were working on opens.
NOTE This is the default Lock Screen. If you have set up an
Unlock Pattern, use your fingertip to draw the
pattern.
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To turn the phone sounds off
If you're in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others,
you can quickly silence your phone from the lock screen.
1. Press the Power/Lock Key .
2. Drag the Sounds off icon to the left.
To turn the phone sounds back on, drag the Sounds on icon
to the left.
Creating a Google Account
Your Google Account
You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use GmailTM,
Google TalkTM,Google CalendarTM,and other Google Apps; to
download applications from Android MarketTM;to back up your
settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google
services on your device.
If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create
one. If you have an enterprise account through your company or
other organization, your IT department may have special instructions
on howto sign into that account.
1.From a computer, or from your device's Browser, navigate to
www.google.com.
2. On the main page, select Sign in > Create an account now.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.
4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from
Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and
activate your new account.
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Signing into Your Google Account
1. Launch the application that requires a Google account (such as
Android Market or Gmail).
2. Touch Next > Sign in.
NOTE If you do not already have a Google account, touch Create and follow the
onscreen prompts to create your new account.
3. Touch the Username and Password fields and enter your
information.
4. Touch Sign in.Your device then communicates with the Google
servers to confirm your information.
IMPORTANT :Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the first Google
Account you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with
your device, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such
applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages,
Calendar events, and other information from these applications and
services on the Web are synchronized with your device. You will be
prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start
an application that requires one, suchas Gmail or Android Market.
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Phone’s Status Icons
Status icons
3G connected Roaming
3G in use No signal
Connected to a Wi-Fi network No microSD card installed
Bluetooth is on Vibrate mode
Connected to a Bluetooth device Ringer is silenced
Airplane mode is set Phone microphone is muted
Alarm is set Battery is very low
Signal strength Battery is low
Speakerphone is on Battery is partially drained
GPS is on Battery is full
Receiving location data from GPS Battery is charging
Location Off Location On

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Notification icons
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New Gmail message 3more notifications not
displayed
New text or multimedia
message Call in progress
Problem with text or
multimedia message delivery
Call in progress using
Bluetooth headset
NewGoogle Talk message Missed call
New voicemail Uploading data
Upcoming event Downloading data
Datais syncing Download finished
Problem with sign-in or sync Connected to VPN
Newemail Disconnected from VPN
An open Wi-Fi network is
available Song is playing
Phone is connected via USB
cable USB debugging connected

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Getting to Know the Home Screen
Quick Keys
The Quick Keys are located on a bar along the bottom of the Home
screen and the Launch screen.
:opens the Phone application, whichdisplaysthe dialpad so
you can dial an unsaved number. You can also access the Call
log, Contacts and Favorites by touching the tabs across the
top.
:opens your Contacts list. You can also access access Phone,
Call log, and Favorites by touching the tabs across the top.
:opens the Launch screen and displays phone options and
applications.
:opens the Messaging application.
:opens the MetroWEB application.
Status Bar
Shows device status information
including the time, signal strength,
battery status, and notification
icons.
Application Icon
Touch an icon (application, folder,
etc.) to open and use it.
Applications Launcher Key
Touch to open the Launch screen
to viewinstalled applications.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-touch access to
the functions you use the most.

14 The Basics
Touchscreen
The following terms are used for describing the different available
actions using the touchscreen:
Touch Asingle finger touchselects items.
Touchand hold Touchand hold an item on the screen by
touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.
Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without
lifting your finger,move your finger on the screen until you reach
the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to
reposition them.
Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across
the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it
(so you don ’ tdrag an item instead).
Double-tap Double-tap to zoom a webpage or a map. For
example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to zoom that
section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to
control the Camera zoom, in Google Maps, and in other applications.
Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or
spread motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, viewing
amap or pictures.
Location Indicator
The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.

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The Basics
Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the
screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to
sideways and back again.
NOTE To turn this feature on and off, from the Home screen, touch the Aplications
Launcher Key Settings > Display.Then touch the Auto-rotate screen
checkbox.
Text Input Methods
Swype (default): Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to
enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter,
lifting your finger between words.
Android keyboard: The Android keyboard can also be used to enter
text. Toswitch to the Android keyboard, touch and hold a text field,
then touch Input method > Android keyboard.
Swype Tips
Access the Swype Tips to watch a video or tutorial on using Swype.
You can also use the following Swype text entrytips.
©Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter
(such as pp in apple).
©Touch and hold a key to enter the alternate letter or symbol
located at the top right corner of the key.
Toggles from 123/ABC
mode to SYM mode
Allows you to view Swype
Tips and Help.

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©Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter
contractions.
©Double-touch on the word you want to change to correct a
misspelled word.
©Touch the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold
the delete key to erase an entire word.
Using the Android keyboard
You enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications
open the keyboard automatically. In others, you touch a text field
where you want to enter text to open the keyboard.
You can also enter text byspeaking instead of by typing.
To enter text
1. Touch a text field.
2. Touch the keys on the keyboard to type.
3. Enter text into the text field.
©Touch the word you want as soon as it appears in the
predictiveword box.
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Displays the words predicted.
Touch space or a punctuation
mark to enter the orange
suggestion.
Touch once to capitalize the next letter you type.
Touch and hold for all caps.

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©Touch the Space Key or a punctuation key to enter
the predicted word.
©Touch another word in the predictive word box.
©Continue touching letters until the word appears in the
predictive word box.
©Touch the Delete Key to erase characters to the left of
the cursor.
NOTE Words that do not appear in the predictive word box before you enter it
completely are automatically added to your dictionary for future use. To
manually add a word, touch and hold the word to open a dialog box, then
touch Add to dictionary.
4. When you're finished typing, press the Back Key to
close the keyboard.
To enter numbers, symbols, and other characters
©Touch the Symbols Key to switch to the numbers and
symbols keyboard.
Touch the Alt Key on the symbols keyboard to access
additional symbols; touch it again to switch back.
©Touch and hold any of the letter keys to access alternate
symbols. Initially, the symbol at the top of the key pops up.
When the menu pops up, touch any of the alternate
characters or symbols displayed.
©Touch and hold the Period Key (.) from abc mode to open a
small window to choose from various symbols.
©Touch and hold a number or symbol key to open a window of
additional symbols.

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To change the keyboard orientation
©Turn the phone sideways or upright.
You can control whether the screen
changes orientation automatically when
you turn the phone.
Entering text by speaking
You can use voice input to enter text by speaking. Voice input is an
experimental feature that uses Google’s speech-recognition service,
so you must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi network
to use it.
To turn on voice input
1. Press the Home Key ,then touch the Aplications
Launcher Key >Settings >Language & keyboard >
Android keyboard.
You can also touch and hold the Symbols Key on the
onscreen keyboard; in the dialog that opens, touch Android
keyboard settings.
2. Touch Voice input.
3. Touch the setting to display the Microphone Key on the
main keyboard, on the symbols keyboard, or Off to disable
voice input.
Toenter text byspeaking
You can enter text by speaking in most places where text is
allowed to be introduced.
1. Touch a text field.