LG Spirit 4G MS870 User manual

Front View
Back Key
Touchscreen
Front
Camera
Lens
Earpiece
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Proximity
Sensor
Home Key
Quick Keys
Menu Key
Phone Overview
Phone Overview (1/6)
NOTES All screen shots in this guide are
simulated. Actual displays may vary.
Instructions to perform tasks in this
guide are based on the default phone
settings and may change depending on
the software version on your phone.
1. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and
automated prompts.

2. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity
towards other objects (such as your
head) so that touch commands are not
accidentally activated during a call.
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sensor to avoid problems with the
touchscreen.
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by manufacturers other than LG
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operation, the display, etc.
3. Quick Keys Allow quick access to your
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touch and hold the desired icon and drag
it to the Quick Keys bar. Release it at
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touch and hold it, then drag it out of the
Quick Keys bar.
4. Back Key Returns to the previous
screen. Also closes pop-up display
items, such as menus and dialog boxes.
5. Home Key Returns to the Home screen.
If you’re already viewing one of the
Home screen extension canvases,
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it navigates you to the central Home
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the most recently used applications.
6. Menu Key Opens an options menu with
options that affect the current screen or
application.
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needed to operate your phone, such
as applications, call status, date, time,
signal status, and battery strength.
8. Front Camera Lens Use to take photos
and video of yourself. Keep clean for
optimal performance.
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Rear View
3.5mm Headset
Jack
Back Camera
Lens
Back Cover
Speaker
Microphone
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9. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug
in an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations. You can also
plug in headphones to listen to music.
10.Back Camera Lens Use for taking
photos and recording videos. Keep
clean for optimal performance.

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11. Back Cover Encloses the battery
compartment.
12.Speaker Allows you to hear sounds
and ringers. It also allows you to hear
the caller’s voice when using Speaker
mode.
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other caller and allows use for Voice-
activated functions.
Side View
Volume Keys
Power/
Lock
Key
Accessory/
Charger Port
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14.Power/Lock Key Locks the screen
with a single press. Press and hold to
open the phone Options menu for the
following options: Power off, Power off
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mode. You can also change the ringer
type from this menu.
15.Volume Keys Allows you to adjust the
ringer, media volumes, or the in-call
volume during a call.
16.Accessory/Charger Port Allows you to
connect the phone charger, USB cable,
or other compatible accessories.

Installing the Battery and
microSD Card (1/7)
NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery
before initial use of the phone.
Installing the battery
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battery. Keep the battery charged while
not in use in order to maximize talk, use,
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level is shown at the top right corner of
the screen.
1. Use the fingertip cutout along the lower
right side edge of the phone to remove
the back cover.
Installing the Battery and
microSD Card

Installing the Battery and
microSD Card (2/7)
2. Align the battery contacts with the
terminals in the battery compartment
and push the battery down until it clicks
into place.
3. Place the back cover over the battery
compartment, then press it downward
until it clicks into place.

Installing the Battery and
microSD Card (3/7)
Removing the Battery
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cutout at the lower right side of the
phone to remove the back cover.
2. Remove the battery from the battery
compartment by lifting the bottom of the
battery using the fingertip cutout.

Installing the Battery and
microSD Card (4/7)
Inserting a microSD card
1. Remove the back cover (as
demonstrated in the previous
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slot opening).
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side facing up and slide it into place until
it is fully inserted and locked in place.
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damaged by improper operation. Please
be careful when inserting, removing or
handling it.
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separately.

Installing the Battery and
microSD Card (5/7)
To remove the microSD card
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card prior to removing it (see section
below).
2. Remove the back cover and locate the
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remove it.
To unmount the microSD card
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card to avoid damage to it or data saved
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1. From the Home screen, touch the Apps
Key .

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Installing the 4G micro-SIM card
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cover and battery (as demonstrated in
the previous instructions).
2. Locate the 4G micro-SIM card slot (a
SIM card graphic is inscribed near the
slot opening).
3. Position the 4G micro-SIM card with
the label side facing up and slide it into
place until it is fully inserted and locked
in place.
Installing the Battery and
microSD Card (6/7)

Installing the Battery and
microSD Card (7/7)
Removing the 4G micro-SIM card
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cover and battery.
2. Locate the 4G micro-SIM card slot.
3. Gently slide the 4G micro-SIM card out
to remove it.

Charging your phone (1/2)
Charging your phone
Your device comes with an adapter and
a USB cable which connect together
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phone:
NOTICE Please only use an approved charging
accessory to charge your LG phone.
Improper handling of the Accessory/
Charger Port, as well as the use of
an incompatible charger, may cause
damage to your phone and void the
warranty.
1. Connect the USB cable into the adapter.
When connecting, as shown below, the
LG logo on the USB cable should face
toward you.
USB Cable Adapter
2. Plug the USB cable (as shown below)
into the phone’s Accessory/ Charger
port.

Charging your phone (2/2)
NOTE Make sure that the 'B' side is facing
toward you when inserting the USB
cable into the phone.
Charging with USB
You can use your computer to charge
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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 Accessory/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
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powered by an external power source.

Optimizing Battery Life (1/5)
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.
To stop applications from running in
the background
From the Home screen, touch the Apps
Key > Settings > Apps > Running
tab and select the items that are no longer
in use and touch Stop.
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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).
Optimizing Battery Life

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shorter screen timeout.
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Calendar, Contacts, and other
applications if you don’t need it.
ŹUse the Power Control widget to
control the wireless connections, GPS
connection, Bluetooth power, display
brightness, and syncing activity.
To check the battery charge level
ŹFrom the Home screen, touch the
Apps Key > Settings > About
phone > Status.
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percentage of fully charged) will be
displayed at the top of the screen.

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To monitor and control what uses the
battery
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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.
ŹFrom the Home screen, touch the
Apps Key > Settings > About
phone > Battery > Battery use.
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time. A list of applications or services
using battery power are displayed in
order of energy used, from greatest
amount to least.
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use screen to see the details about
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applications offer different kinds of
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options to modify the settings so you
can reduce power consumption by that
application.
Setup Wizard
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Setup Wizard guides you through signing
in to your Google Account. If you don’t
have one, don’t worry, the Setup Wizard
will help you create one.
You can also set up social networking
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and services. It is recommended that
you purchase a data plan that meets
your needs. Contact your service
provider for details.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
on the right edge of your phone to
turn it on.

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2. Follow the Setup Wizard to configure
your phone set up including creating or
logging in to your Google Account.
NOTE If you have an existing Google Account,
your contacts from that account are
synced to your phone.