LG Lucid User Guide

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Messaging
To open Messaging
 
 Tap  the Home Key , then tap the Messaging Key  in the Quick 
Keys bar.
    The Messaging screen will open, where you can create a new 
message or open an ongoing message thread.
Tap here to create a new message.
 
 Tap New message  to start a new text or multimedia message.
 
 Tap an existing message thread to open it.
 
 Tap 
 to make a call in the message screen.
  TIP  QUICK REPLY
        When a New Message notification pops up, choose to reply...

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Exchanging Messages
You can send text messages (SMS) of up to 160 characters to another 
mobile phone. If you type more than the allotted text amount (up to 7 pages 
of 153 characters), the message is delivered as a series of messages (EMS). 
If you keep typing after the limit, your message is delivered as Multimedia 
messages (MMS).
Multimedia messages (MMS) can contain text and a picture, location, a 
recorded voice, an audio file, a video, or a picture slideshow.
The Messaging...

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  A counter is displayed in the top right corner of the text field to tell you 
how many characters are left and the number of pages.
  If you tap the Back Key  while composing a message, it’s saved 
as a draft in your Messaging application. Tap the message to resume 
composing it.
4. Tap Send to send the message.
Your message is displayed and responses appear in the same window, 
creating a message thread with that contact.
To create and send a multimedia message
1.  On the Messaging...

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 If you tap Capture video, the Camcorder application opens so you 
can record a video and attach it.
 
 If you tap Audio, you’re prompted to select an audio file from your 
microSD card.
 
 If you tap Record voice, the voice recording function opens and 
allows you to record an audio message and attach it.
 
 If you tap Location, you can attach My current location, Places of 
Interests, Enter address, Contact and From geotagged media.
 
 If you tap Slideshow, a dialog box opens and...

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 Tap Individual Message, so that none of the recipients can see the other 
recipients (similiar to BCC). Each individual can only respond to you.
To respond to messages you receive
If you receive a new message while you’re working in a message window, 
the new message is displayed. If not, you’ll receive a new message 
notification and the new message icon 
 appears in the Status Bar. When 
you tap the new message notification, the Message screen opens where 
you can reply to the...

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Text message limit: Tap to set the number of text messages to save per 
thread.
Multimedia message limit: Tap to set the number of multimedia 
messages to save per thread.
Signature: Opens a dialog box to enter a signature to automatically send 
with your messages. Checkmark appears after a signature is entered.
Callback number: Opens a dialog box to view or edit the callback number 
sent with your messages. Checkmark appears after the dialog box is closed.
TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) SETTINGS...

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GROUP CONVERSATION SETTINGS
Group Conversation: Checkmark this setting so that message recipients 
can see who received the message and reply to them.
Help: Displays a pop-up with information describing the Group Messaging 
feature.
NOTIFICATION SETTINGS
Notifications: Checkmark this setting to allow your phone to receive a 
notification in the Status Bar whenever you receive a new message.
Notification sound: Opens a dialog box where you can select the sound 
when you receive new message...

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How to select the type of keyboard to use for messaging
1.  When you are using the device to enter text, drag the Status Bar 
downward to open the Notifications Panel.
2. Tap Select input method.
3. Choose between Google voice typing, LG Keyboard and Swype.
  You will now be able to enter text using the new keyboard.
Tap Input method. Choose the type of 
keyboard you want.Drag the Status Bar 
down.
Powerful Voice Input Engine
Voice to text has always been a cool feature. Now it is even...

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To change the LG keyboard layout
1.  Tap and hold the Numbers/Symbols Key .
2. Tap Input language & type > Settings 
.
3. Tap QWERTY keyboard, Phone keyboard, Handwriting, or Shape 
writer.
Tap and hold .Tap Input 
language & type.Choose the type of 
keyboard you want.Tap .
Using the Swype Keyboard
The Swype™ keyboard uses error correcting algorithms and also includes a 
predictive text system.
Swype Text  Entry Tips
You can access Swype tips and watch a tutorial on using Swype. You can...

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 Tap and hold a key to enter the alternate letter or symbol located at 
the top right corner of the key. 
 
 Move your finger over the apostrophe to enter contractions. 
 
 Double-tap the word you want to change or correct a misspelled 
word. 
 
 Tap  the Delete Key 
 to erase one character. Tap and hold the Delete 
Key  to erase an entire word.
Talk
To open Google Talk and sign in
 
 From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Talk .
    When you first open Google Talk, the Google...