LG US740 User manual

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Please be advised that many services and applications offered through
this unique device are provided by various device, operating system,
software and application developers (e.g. GoogleTM, Motorola, Microsoft,
Palm). If you use, link to or download a service, an application, chat room,
marketplace or social network from this device, you should carefully
review the terms of such service or application. If you USE ANY of these
Wireless services or applications, personal information you submit may
be read, collected, or used by the service or application provider and/or
other users of those forums.
Specific terms and conditions, terms of use, and privacy polices apply to
those applications and services. Please review carefully any and all terms
and conditions applicable to those applications and services including
those related to any location-based services for any particular privacy
policies, risks or waivers.
Important Customer Information
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1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could
cause a fire.
3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may
harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
4. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone
may generate sparks.
5. Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling,
or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a
fire or electric shock.
6. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not
allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric
shock or fire.
7. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being
charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage
your phone.
8. Do not disassemble the phone.
9. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it
may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or
fire.
10. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your
body during a call.
11. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth
or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause
a fire.
Important Safety Precautions
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Important Safety Precautions
12. Store the battery out of reach of children.
13. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as
rubber plugs, earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.)
This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in
serious injury or death.
14. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms
to avoid electric shock or fire.
15. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The
warranty will not be applied to products provided by other
suppliers.
16. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and
its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in
accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
17. Your service provider programs one or more emergency
phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under
any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may
not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency
call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or
interference issues.
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Contents
Important Customer Information................................................... 1
Important Safety Precautions ....................................................... 2
Contents .......................................................................................... 4
Technical Details............................................................................. 6
Device Overview ........................................................................... 10
Onscreen Keyboard.......................................................................13
Charging/ microSD Card..............................................................14
Turning the Phone On...................................................................15
GoogleTM Account Set-up.............................................................16
Getting to Know the Home Screen..............................................17
Using Applications .......................................................................20
Notifications..................................................................................22
Touchscreen ..................................................................................24
Calling & Contacts .......................................................................26
Setting Up Email ..........................................................................29
Using the Menus ..........................................................................32
Searching ......................................................................................34
Bluetooth.......................................................................................35
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Contents
Browser..........................................................................................36
Camera ..........................................................................................37
Android MarketTM..........................................................................38
Tips ................................................................................................39
Safety..............................................................................................41
FAQs with ApexTM .........................................................................65
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT .......................................... 74
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Technical Details
Important Information
This guide provides important information on the use and operation of
your phone.
Please read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the
best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone.
Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warranty.
Technical Details
The ApexTM is an all digital phone that operates on both Code Division
Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: Cellular services at 800 MHz and
Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz.
CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum) that enables the phone to keep communication from being
crossed and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same
specific area. This results in a 10-fold capacity increase when compared
with analog mode. In addition, features such as soft / softer handoff, hard
handoff, and dynamic RF power control technologies combine to reduce
call interruptions.
The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO (Mobile Switching
Office), BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (Base Station Transmission
System), and MS (Mobile Station).
* TSB-74: Protocol between an IS- 95A system and ANSI J-STD- 008
Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is
also possible.
The following table lists some major CDMA standards
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CDMA Standard Designator Description
Basic Air
Interface
TIA/EIA-95A
TSB-74
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000
CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface 14.4kbps
radio link protocol and interband operations
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band
CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface
Network
TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS/651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem operations
Non-signaling data comm.
Service
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-637
TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-801
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
Speech CODEC
Short Message Service
Packet Data
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
High Speed Packet Data
1x EV-DO
Related
interface
TIA/EIA/IS-856
TIA/EIA/IS-878
TIA/EIA/IS-866
TIA/EIA/IS-890
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air
Interface
1xEV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for
CDMA2000 Access Network Interfaces
Recommended Minimum Performance
Standards for CDMA2000 High Rate Packet
Data Access Terminal Test
Application Specification (TAS) for High
Rate Packet Data Air Interface
Technical Details
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Technical Details
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone
complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm)
between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For
more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at
www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized
antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone,
void your warranty and/ or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not
use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with the skin a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
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Technical Details
Part 15.19 statement
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Change or modifications that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
if this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Device Overview
Front View
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.
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Menu Key
Microphone
Send Key
Search Key
• Opens the Quick Search Box
to search phone contents
and the web.
• Touch twice to open Quick
Search Box from any
application.
• Touch and hold to open
Google search by voice.
Back Key
• Goes back to the previous
screen,
one level at a time.
• Closes the onscreen
keyboard when it is
displayed.
Home Key
• Returns to the Home
screen.
• Press and hold to open
a pop-up list of the most
recently used applications.
Power/Lock Key
• Turns the screen on/off
(with a single press).
• Press and hold to access
the following options: Silent
mode, Airplane mode, and
Power off.
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Device Overview
Rear View
Left Side Right Side
Camera Flash
3.5mm Headset
Camera Lens
Back Cover
Speaker
Volume Keys
microSD Slot
Camera Key
Accessory/
Charger Port
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Device Overview
Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard
Delete Key
Home Key
Menu Key
Space Key
OK Key
Enter Key
Directional Keys
Back Key
• Goes back to the
previous screen,
one level at a
time.
Alt Key
• To enter alternate
characters.
• To lock the Alt
key, press twice.
To unlock it, press
the key again.
Search Key
• Opens the Quick
Search Box to
search phone
contents and the
web.
• Press twice
to open Quick
Search Box from
any application.
Caps/Shift Key
• To enter capital
letters.
• To lock the Caps/
Shift key, press
twice. To unlock
it, press the key
again.
Vibrate Key
• Press the Alt key
and then this
key to switch to
vibrate mode.
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Onscreen Keyboard
The onscreen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you
open certain applications (and the QWERTY is not opened). To manually
display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter
text.
Delete Key
Emoticon Key
• Touch to enter an emoticon.
• Touch and hold for additional
emoticons.
Shift Key
• Touch once to capitalize the next
letter you type.
Double-tap for all caps.
Number and Symbols Key
• Touch to enter numbers or
symbols.
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Charging/ microSD Card
The device comes with a rechargeable battery. After installing the battery,
charge the phone with the wall adapter and a USB cable.
NOTICE: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone.
Improper handling of the charger port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may
cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
Connect the USB cable and the wall adapter. Or connect this end to a USB port on your PC
to charge via USB. (NOTE:USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.
lgmobilephones.com > Click Mobile Support > Select a Carrier(U.S. Cellular) > Select a
Model > Click USB Cable Driver to download.)
The ApexTM has a microSDTM
card pre-installed. A microSD
card is required to use the
camera and other multimedia
features. Multimedia contents
are saved in the microSD card.
Plug this small end into
the phone’s charger port.
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Turning the Phone On
Turning the Phone On
• Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the screen turns on.
NOTE: When you turn on your phone for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen
to activate your device.
To wake up the phone
After you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen
and backlight will turn off to conserve the battery. To
wake the phone up:
1. Press the Power/Lock Key .
2. Drag the Lock Touch Key to the right.
NOTE: To lock the screen manually, press the Power/Lock Key .
Lock Touch Key
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GoogleTM Account Set-up
The first time you power on your phone, you will be prompted to touch
the Android logo to begin using your phone.
During setup you will be asked to sign into your existing Google account.
If you do not have a Google account you can create one.
If you are an existing GmailTM user, all of your Gmail, Google contacts and
Google Calendar events will begin to automatically sync to your phone.
Touch to begin.
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on
your phone. It displays application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other
features.
Selecting a Home screen
There are two Home screens you can select.
You can choose Android Home or LG Home. Essentially the same, they
have slight aesthetic differences.
Android Home LG Home
Status Bar
Shows device status information
including the time, signal strength,
battery status, and more. Also displays
notification icons.
Widgets
Applications used directly on the Home
screen. Touch a widget to open and use it.
Application Icon
Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.)
to open and use it.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-touch access to the
functions you use the most.
Launch Icon
Touch to open the Launch screen to
view icons for all installed applications.
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
Selecting a Home Screen Theme
You can change themes any time, just access the Launch screen and
open the Theme application.
1. From the Home screen, touch the Launch icon:
• On Android Home, touch .
• On LG Home, touch .
2. Touch the Themes icon .
3. Touch either Android Home or LG Home, depending on your
preference.
To return to the Home screen
▶ Press the Home Key at any time, from any application.
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
To view other Home screen panes
• Slide your nger left or right across the Home screen.
The Home screen spans five screen widths allowing more space for
icons, widgets, shortcuts, etc.
• Touch and hold the Home screen pane Location indicator to
view the Home screen pane thumbnails. Touch a thumbnail to
open it.
NOTE: LG Home screen pane location is indicated by the dots at the top of the Launch icon.
To return to the center Home pane
• Press the Home Key at any time, in any application.
Location Indicator
The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.
Android Home screen
Home Screen Thumbnails
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Using Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep
running even when you open another application. There’s no need to quit
an application before opening another. Use and switch among several
open applications. AndroidTM manages each application, stopping and
starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t consume
resources unnecessarily.
Opening an application
• Open an application simply by touching its icon on the screen.
Opening multiple applications
1. Press the Home Key to minimize the current application.
NOTE: If the application icon you want is on your Home screen, simply touch it now to
open and use it.
2. Touch the Launch icon ( or ).
3. Touch the application icon you want to open.
Switching between multiple applications
1. Press and hold the Home Key .
A small window opens with icons of applications that
you’ve used recently.
2. Touch an icon to open the application.
Or touch the Back Key to return to the previous
screen.
Touch an icon to
open an application
you’ve used recently.
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