LG Cosmos 3 User Guide

							 User Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents  . . . . . . . . . .1
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using the QWERTY Keyboard  . . . . . . .7
Phone Features  . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Quick Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Contacts Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Text Message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vibrate Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Voice Command  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Social Networks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Language setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Main Menu Overview  . . . . . . .9
Getting Started with Your
Phone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting Up Your Phone  . . . . . . .12
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover  . . . . .12
Step 2. Insert the Battery  . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 3. Replace the Back Cover  . . . . .12
Step 4. Charge the Phone  . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Removing the Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charging with USB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Battery Temperature Protection  . . . . .15
How to Install Your microSD
™Card  . .15
How to Remove Your microSD™
Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Battery Charge Level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Signal Strength  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Turning the Phone On and Off   . . . . .16
Making Calls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Redialing Calls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Receiving Calls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Screen Icons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Quick Access to Convenient
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Vibrate Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Sounds Off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Mute Function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Quick Volume Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . .19
Scalable Fonts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Events Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Call Waiting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Caller ID  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Voice Commands  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Favorites Key  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Messaging Key  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Entering and Editing
Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Text Input  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Contacts in Your Phone’s
Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Storing Basics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Customizing Individual Entries  . . . . . .23
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Speed Dial  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Storing a Number with Pauses  . . . . . .24
Adding Another Phone Number  . . . . .25
Changing the Default Number  . . . . . .26
Deleting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Speed Dialing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Contacts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
1. New Contact  . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2. Contact List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3. Backup Assistant  . . . . . . . . . .29
4. Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5. Groups  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
6. Speed Dials  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.  In Case of Emergency (ICE)  .31
8. My Name Card  . . . . . . . . . . .32
Messaging  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
1. New Message  . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.1 TXT Message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.2 Picture Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
1.3 Voice Message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2. Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
3. Drafts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4. Voicemail  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5. Social Networks . . . . . . . . . . .42
Recent Calls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
1. Missed   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
2. Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3. Dialed   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .464. All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5. View Timers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
1. Mobile Web  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Media Center  . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
1. Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
2. Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
3. Mobile Web  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4. Music & Tones  . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.1 My Ringtones  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.2 My Music  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.3 My Sounds  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
5. Pictures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.1 My Pictures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
5.2 Take Picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
5.3 Online Album  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Apps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
My Pictures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Settings & Tools  . . . . . . . . . . .60
1. My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
2. Master Volume  . . . . . . . . . . .60
3. Tools  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
3.1 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
3.2 Calculator   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
3.3 Ez Tip Calculator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
3.4 Calendar  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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3.5 To Do List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
3.6 Alarm Clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
3.7 Info Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
3.8 Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
3.9 World Clock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
3.10 Notepad  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
3.11 Document Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
3.12 USB Mass Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . .67
4. Bluetooth®Menu  . . . . . . . . . .67
4.1 Add New Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
5. Keyguard Settings  . . . . . . . . .72
6. Sounds Settings . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.1 Easy Set-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.2 Call Sounds   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.3 Alert Sounds  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.4 Keypad Volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.5 Digit Dial Readout  . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.6 Service Alerts   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.7 Power On/Off   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
6.8 Voice Clarity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
7. Display Settings  . . . . . . . . . . .75
7.1 Easy Set-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
7.2 Banner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
7.3 Backlight   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
7.4 Brightness  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7.5 Wallpaper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7.6 Charging Screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7.7 Display Themes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .787.8 Main Menu Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . .79
7.9 Font Type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
7.10 Font Size  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
7. 11 Clock Format   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
8. Phone Settings   . . . . . . . . . . .80
8.1 Airplane Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
8.2 Set Shortcut Keys  . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
8.3 Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
8.4 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
8.5 Location   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
8.6 Current Country  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
8.7 Security  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
8.8 System Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
8.9 NAM Select  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9. Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.1 Answer Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.2 End Call Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
9.3 Call Forwarding  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
9.4 Auto Retry  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
9.5 TTY Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
9.6 One Touch Dial  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.7 Voice Privacy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.8 DTMF Tones  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
9.9 Assisted Dialing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
10. USB Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
11. Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.1 Save Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.2 Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
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11.3 Card Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
12. Phone Info  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
12.1 My Number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
12.2 SW/HW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
12.3 Icon Glossary  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
12.4 Software Update  . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
13. Set-up Wizard  . . . . . . . . . . .95
Important Safety 
Precautions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Consumer Information About
Radio Frequency Emissions  . . .102
Consumer Information on SAR 106
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for Wireless
Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Caution: Avoid potential hearing
loss.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
TIA Safety Information  . . . . . . .111
Safety Information  . . . . . . . . . .114
FDA Consumer Update  . . . . . .120
Driving  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
10 Driver Safety Tips  . . . . . . . .128
LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT   . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Technical Details  . . . . . . . . .135
Terminology   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Acronyms and Abbreviations   .139
Glossary  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
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Phone Overview
1. EarpieceLets you hear the caller and automated
prompts.
2. LCD ScreenDisplays digital clock, phone status,
and information you choose to display.
3. Volume Keys Use to adjust the Master Volume in
standby mode* and the Earpiece Volume during a
call. Use to adjust font sizes when viewing
messages, entering phone numbers (in standby
mode) or browsing menus (except for the Main
menu).
4. Left Soft KeyPerform functions shown on the
bottom-left of the display.
5. 
Accessory/ Charger PortConnects the phone to
the battery charger or other compatible accessories.
6. Speakerphone KeyUse to change to
speakerphone mode. 
7.  Send KeyUse to make and answer calls or send a
message.
8. Hand Strap HoleAllows you to insert a hand strap
so that you can easily carry your phone on your
hand.9. 
3.5 mm Headset JackAllows you to plug in an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
10. microSD™SlotAccommodates optional
microSDTMcards up to 32GB. The microSD Slot is
located in the battery compartment.
11 Camera LensUse to take a photo. Keep it clean
for optimal photo quality.
12. OK/ Directional KeyUse  to select the
function displayed at the bottom center of the
LCD between the Left and Right Soft Key
functions. Use the Directional Key  to scroll
through the menu items and highlight a specific
field or object by moving up, down, left or right.
13. 
Right Soft KeyPerform functions shown on the
bottom-right of the display.
* Standby mode is when the phone is waiting for
input from you. No menu is displayed and the
phone isn’t performing any action. It’s the starting
point for all of the instruction steps.
NOTE: This User Manual gives navigation instructions
according to the default "Grid" Menu Layout in the
Display Settings menu. If other themes or menus are
set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.
1. Earpiece
2. LCD Screen
11. Camera
Lens 9. 3.5 mm Headset Jack
14. Clear/ Voice Commands Key 13. Right Soft Key 10. microSD
™Slot
15. Power/End Key
16. Camera Key 12. OK/ Directional Key
17. Alphanumeric Keypad
18. Vibrate Mode Key 3. Volume Keys
4. Left Soft Key
5. Accessory/ Charger Port
6. Speakerphone Key
7. Send Key
8. Hand Strap Hole
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Phone Overview
14. Clear/ Voice Commands KeyDeletes single
spaces or characters with a quick press, but press
and hold to delete the entire word. Also backs out
of menus, one level at a time. You can also use this
key to access Voice Commands (when you are not
entering text).
15. Power/End KeyUse to turn the power on/off and
to end a call. Also returns to standby mode.16. Camera KeyUse for quick access to the Camera
function. 
17.  Alphanumeric KeypadUse to enter numbers and
characters and select menu items.
18. 
Vibrate Mode KeyUse to set Vibrate mode (from
standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds). 
TIPIf you hold the phone enclosing
the lower edge, you may
interfere with the antenna's
ability to receive a clear signal
which affects call quality for
voice or data transfer.
NOTEThe antenna is located
inside your phone.
BatteryBack Cover
microSD™Slot
Rear view
NOTES•It’s important to fully charge
the battery before using the
phone for the first time.
•Battery life and signal
strength are significant
factors (among others) that
affect your phone’s ability to
send/receive calls or data
transfer.
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Using the QWERTY Keyboard
Your phone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, specifically designed for
easy and comfortable text entry. The QWERTY keyboard uses the same
layout as the keyboard on your computer, but has several added features
and options to make text entry easier. 
To enter text with the QWERTY keyboard
1. In a text entry screen, slide open the QWERTY keyboard. 
(The display automatically adjusts to landscape mode.)
2. Use your thumbs to enter text.
To change capitalization, press  . 
To enter an alternate character on a key, press  , then press the
key with the alternate character. The next key press resumes normal
character entry. To lock in alternate character entry, press  twice.
NOTETo quickly enter ".com", press  , then press  . 
To turn speaker on/off, press and hold  .
To access Favorites from standby mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press  .
For additional text entry options, press the Left Soft Key  and
select an option such as Quick Text.
Shift KeyClear Key Soft Keys
In Standby Mode
Left Soft KeyUse to access the
Message menu. 
Right Soft KeyUse to access the
Contacts menu.
Return Key
Function Key/
Favorites Key
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Phone Features
Quick Menu
When you open the QWERTY
keyboard from standby mode, the
Quick Menu is displayed, giving you
quick access to Messaging,
Favorites and Social Networks.
Contacts Search
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press any alphabetical key to
open your Contact List and search
for entries that begin with the
letter(s) you enter.
Text Message
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press  to create a new
text message.
Vibrate Mode
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press and hold  to
toggle between Vibrate mode and
Normal mode. 
Voice Command
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press and hold  to
activate the Voice Commands
feature. 
Social Networks
When the phone is in standby
mode with the QWERTY keyboard
open, press  to access the
Social Networks menu. 
Language setting
Your phone supports four
languages including English,
Spanish, Simplified Chinese and
Korean. 
To change the language
1. From the main screen, press 
MENU.
2. Press Settings & Tools,
then press 
Phone Settings.
3. Press 
Language.
4. Select the desired language.
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