LG Sprint RUMOR User manual

User Guide
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05/14/09
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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 UpYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ActivatingYourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting UpYourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Section 2: YourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Displaying YourPhone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
EnteringText . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Airplane/Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
2C. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Making a Call From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Saving a Number From History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Erasing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
2D. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Tip Looking forsomething? If you don’t see it in the
headings listed here, try the Index on page 144.
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Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Adding a Numberto a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . .52
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .53
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Selecting a RingerType for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . .55
Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Creating a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Dialing Sprint Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
2E. Calendarand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
EZTips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
D-Day Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Unit Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Updating Phone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Updating the PRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2F. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Voice Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
ManagingVoice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
2G. microSD™ Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Your Phone’s microSD™ Card and Adapter . . . .72
microSD™ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
microSD™ Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
ConnectingYour Phone toYourComputer . . . . .75
2H. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Sending Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Managing Sprint Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Printing Pictures FromYourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
2I. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . .94
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
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Sending Items Via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Section 3: Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
3A. Sprint Service:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
VoiceSMS Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
3B. Web and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . .111
Accessing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Downloading Games, Ringers and More . . . . .118
Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
3C. Sprint Music and YourPlayer . . . . . . . . . .124
Transferring Music toYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Playing Music on YourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
3D. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
GPS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Sprint Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Sprint Family Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Section 4: Safety and Warranty
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .130
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
UsingYour Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . .132
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
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Introduction
This UserGuide introduces you to Sprint®service and all
the features of yournew phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
⽧Section 1: Getting Started
⽧Section 2: YourPhone
⽧Section 3: Sprint Service
⽧Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Your Phone’s Menu
The following table outlines yourphone’s main menu
structure. Formore information about using your
phone’s menus, see “NavigatingThrough the Menus”
on page 16.
WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety
Information section on page 130 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: Messages
1:Voicemail
1: CallVoicemail 2:Voicemail Details
3: Clear Icon
2: Send Message
1:Text Message 2: Picture Mail
3: Email 4: IM
5:VoiceSMS
3:Text Messages
4: Picture Mail
1: Inbox 2: Sent Mail
3: Saved Mail 4: Pending Messages
5: Email
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6: IM
7: Chat & Dating
8:VoiceSMS
9: Settings
1: Notificaton
1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only
2: CallbackNumber
1: None 2: My Phone Number
3: Other
3: Signature
1:None 2: Custom
4: Preset Messages
5:VoiceSMS Options
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
3: Maps
1: Sprint Navigation
2: Sprint Family Locator
4: Contacts
5: Missed Alerts
6: History
7: Photos
1: Camera
Press the right softkey for the following options:
1: Self-Timer 2: Color Tone
3: Image Controls 4: Fun Frames
5: Settings 6: Review/Send Media
2: Picture Mail
1: Inbox 2: Sent Mail
3: Saved Mail 4: Pending Messages
3: MyAlbums
1: In Phone 2: Memory Card
3: Online Albums
4: PictBridge
5: OrderPrints
6: Settings & Info
1: Auto-Save to 2: Status Bar
3: Location 4: Account Info
5: Help
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8: MyAccount
1:Account Details
2: HearMinutes
3: HearBalance
9: Settings
1: Display
1: Main Screen
1: Screen Saver 2: Slide Show
3: Backlight 4: Menu Styles
5: Foregrounds 6: Picture ID
2: Font Size
1: Messages 2: Browser
3: Notepad
3: Keypad Light
4: Language (Idioma)
1: English 2: Español
5: Status Light
2: Sounds
1:Volume
1: Ringer 2: Earpiece
3: Speakerphone 4: Keytones
5: Messages 6: Alarm & Calendar
7: Applications 8: Alerts
9: Power On/Off
2: RingerType
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messages
3:VibrateType
1: Incoming Calls 2: Messages
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/Music Mode
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4: Bluetooth
1: On/Off
2:Visibility
3: My Device Name
4: My Device Info
5: Exchange Folders
6:Voice Priority
5: Messages
1: Notification
1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only
2: CallbackNumber
1: None 2: My Phone Number
3: Other
3: Signature
1: None 2: Custom
4: Preset Messages
5:VoiceSMS Options
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
6: Keyguard
7:Text Entry
1: Auto-Capital 2: Auto-Space
3: Word Choice List 4: Word Predicition
5: Word Completion 6: Use My Words
7: My Words 8: Help
8: Phone Infomation
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: Contacts Match
3: Contacts Settings
1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret
3: My Name Card 4: Wireless Backup
5: Services
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4: Data
1: On/Off 2: Net Guard
3: Update Profile
5: Headset Mode
1: Normal 2: Headset Only
6: Location
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
*: My Stuff
1: Games
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
2: Ringers
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
3: Screen Savers
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
4:Applications
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
5: IM & Email
1: Get New 2: My Content Manager
6: CallTones
7: Options
1: Memory Status 2: Get New
3: My Content Manager
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In Call Menu
Press OPTONS (right softkey) to display the
following options:
1 : Save 2 : Main Menu
3 : 3-Way Call 4 : Contacts
5 :Voice Memo 6 : Phone Info
0: Media player
#:Tools
1: Memory Card Manager
2:Alarm Clock
3: Bluetooth
4: Calendar
5:World Clock
6: USB Mode
7: Calculator
1: Calculator 2: EzTip Calculator
8:Voice Control
9:Voice Memo
*: Notepad
0: Utilities
1: D-Day Counter 2: Unit Converter
#: Update Phone
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Section 1
Getting Started
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2 1A. Setting Up Service
⽧Setting UpYour Phone (page 2)
⽧ActivatingYour Phone (page 3)
⽧Setting UpYourVoicemail (page 3)
⽧Sprint Account Passwords (page 4)
⽧Getting Help (page 5)
Setting UpYourPhone
1. Install the battery.
䡲Slide the battery coverupward and remove the
battery coverfrom the back of the phone.
䡲Insert the battery into the opening, making sure
the connectors align. Gently press down to secure
the battery.
䡲Replace the battery coverand slide it downward
until you heara click.
2. Hold down for 3 seconds to turn the phone on.
䡲If yourphone is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and enter standby mode.
䡲If yourphone is not yet activated, see “Activating
Your Phone” on page 3 for more information.
3. Make your first call.
䡲Use yourkeypad to enter a phone number.
䡲Press .
1A. Setting Up Service
Note Yourphone’s battery should have enough charge
for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up
your voicemail, and make a call.You should fully
charge yourbattery as soon as possible. See
“Charging the Battery”on page 16 for details.
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1A. Setting Up Service 3
ActivatingYourPhone
䢇If you purchased yourphone at a Sprint Store, it is
probably activated and ready to use.
䢇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 your activation, make
a phone call.
䢇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.
䡲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 oryou
do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Setting UpYourVoicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls
to yourvoicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned
off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as yourphone is activated.
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲Create your passcode.
䡲Record yourname announcement.
䡲Record your greeting.
Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact
Sprint CustomerService by dialing 1-888-211-
4727 from any otherphone.
Tip Do not press END while the phone is being
activated. Pressing END cancels the activation
process.
Setting Up Service
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4 1A. Setting Up Service
䡲Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages
simply by pressing and holding , bypassing
the need for you to enteryourpasscode).
Formore information about using your voicemail, see
“Voicemail”on page 98.
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
user name and password when you sign on to
www.sprint.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone
else receives the bill foryour 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. See “Setting Up Your
Voicemail” on this page or on page 98 for more
information on yourvoicemail password.
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 your passwords, sign
on to www.sprint.com orcall Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727.
Note Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to
your voicemail account, Sprint recommends that
you enable your voicemail passcode. (Do not
activate One-Touch Message Access.)
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1A. Setting Up Service 5
Getting Help
ManagingYourAccount
Online: www.sprint.com
䢇Access youraccount information.
䢇Check yourminutes used (depending on your Sprint
service plan).
䢇View and pay your bill.
䢇Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
䢇Purchase accessories.
䢇Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
䢇View available Sprint service plans and options.
䢇Learn more about data services and other products
like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers,
and more.
FromYourSprint Phone
Explore any of these free options right from your phone:
䢇Press to check minute usage and plan
details..
䢇Press to make a payment.
䢇Press to access Sprint Customer Service
for answers to other questions.
From AnyOtherPhone
䢇Sprint CustomerService: 1-888-211-4727.
䢇Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
Setting Up Service
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6 1A. Setting Up Service
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and
information through yourphone, 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 operatorcan
automatically connect yourcall at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will
be billed for airtime.
䊳Press .
Sprint OperatorServices
Sprint OperatorServices provides assistance when
placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a
local telephone calling card or third party.
䊳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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⽧YourPhone (page 8)
⽧Viewing the Display Screen (page 11)
⽧TurningYour Phone On and Off (page 14)
⽧Battery and Charger (page 14)
⽧NavigatingThrough the Menus (page 16)
⽧DisplayingYour Phone Number (page 17)
⽧Making and Answering Calls (page 17)
⽧EnteringText (page 26)
YourPhone
2A. Phone Basics
Tip
1. Earpiece
3. Display Screen
15. Headset Jack
14. Battery Strength
Indicator
17. BACK Key
16. Navigation Keys
18. END/POWER Key
19. microSD™ Slot
20. Keypad
11. Camera
Lens
12. Speaker
2. Signal Strength
Indicator
5. Softkeys
4. Side Volume Button
6. Speaker Key
7. Menu/OK Key
10. Charger/Accessory
Jack
22. SHIFT Key
21. Emoticon Key
23. Function Key
24. SPACE Key
25. Softkeys
26. Back Key
27. Enter Key
8. TALK Key
9. Side Camera Button
13. Status Light
8 2A. Phone Basics
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 >
Tools > Update Phone to search forand download
available updates.
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