LG Optimus 5 User Manual
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19Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Device 1. Install the battery. Remove the battery from its packaging. >Ê Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the >Ê device, making sure the connectors align (see step 1, in the following illustration). Gently press down to secure the battery (see step 2, in the following illustration). Position the back cover over the battery compartment >Ê and press down until you hear a click (see step 3, in the following illustration). 2. Press and hold located on the top right to turn the device on. Activate your phone: 1. Turn on your new phone. 2. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process. 3. After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation. Ti p: Do not press while the phone is being activated. Pressing cancels the activation process.
20Setting Up Service Make Your First Call 1. Press > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.) 2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number. If you enter a wrong number, tap >Ê to erase digits one by one. To erase the entire number, touch and hold >Ê . 3. Tap to place the call.NOTE: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for your device to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 33 for details. Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 1. Press > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.) 2. Touch and hold . 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. >Ê Record your name announcement. >Ê Record your greeting. >Ê For more information about using your Voicemail, see “Voicemail” on page 161.
21Account Management Managing You Account From your phone Just dial *86 on your phone or just tap on the home screen to access your Account where you can do any of the following things: Check your minutes Ej Add money (Top-Up) Ej Change plans ... and a lot more Ej From your computer Log in with your phone number and Account PIN at virginmobileusa.com where you can do everything above, and a lot more. Top-Up Your Account Buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers. Or, make it real easy by registering your credit/debit card or PayPal account. Auto Top-Up: Auto Top-Up is the easiest way to keep your service working. Set it to Top-Up your account once a month so you can keep emailing, IMing, Tweeting with Twitter, surfing, and talking. No interruptions, no sweat. Activate Auto Top-Up and adjust your settings anytime by logging in at virginmobileusa.com.
22Account Management Manual Top-Ups From Your Computer: If you don’t want to set Auto Top-Up, you can still log in at virginmobileusa.com whenever you need a quick Top-Up. From Your Phone: Just dial *729 on your phone or just tap on the home screen.
23Device Basics Your DeviceTIP Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become available from time to time. You can use the menu to check for and download updates. Press > > Settings > About Phone > SW Update . Front View Proximity Sensors Status Bar Call Key Menu KeyHome KeyBack Key Applications Launcher Key Browser Key Touchscreen My Account Earpiece Search Key 1 Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call. NOTE Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. 2 Status Bar provide information about your device’s status and options, such as signal strength, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notification icons Status icons
24Device Basics 3 Call Key displays the dialpad so you can dial an unsaved number. Also provides additional tabs to access Call Log, Contacts, and your Favorites. 4 Menu Key allows you to access your device’s main functions menu: Add, Wallpaper, Search, Notifications, and Settings. While in a menu, press to open a list of actions available from the current screen or onscreen option. 5 Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of the extension panes, it opens the central Home screen. Press and hold to view the most recently used applications. 6 Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes. 7 Search Key displays the Quick Search Box that can be used to search for a key term both on the device and on the web (page 46). sFor example, entering the word “Pa”, will display any matching entries from your device’s Contacts list, current device applications, online Android/ Google apps, or from any online Web page via Google™ search. sPress and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a Google™ search by verbally entering a text string. The device recognizes your spoken words and initiates a Web search. 8 Applications Launcher Key opens the Launch screen to view installed applications. 9 Browser Key launches the Web browser. 10 Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. 11 My Account allows you access to your Virgin Mobile account where you can Check your minutes, Add money (Top-Up), Change plans, and a lot more. 12 Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
25Device Basics Rear View 3.5mm Headset Jack Power/Lock Key Speaker Camera Lens Charger/Accessory PortMicrophone13 Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the Phone options menu (for the following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off. 14 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset (included) or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. 15 Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode. 16 Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos. 17 Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the device charger, optional USB cable (included), or other compatible accessories. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack/port may damage the device. 18 Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
26Device Basics Left Side Right Side 19 Volume Keys allows you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. 20 Voice Dialer Key lets you activate Voice Dialer. 21 Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder function as well. 22 microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSDTM card (expandable up to 32GB). NOTE Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card. The Optimus VTM has a microSDTM card pre-installed. microSD Slot Volume Keys Voice Dialer Key Camera Key
27Device Basics Viewing the Display Screen The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifi cations (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notification icons Status icons If you have more notifi cations than can fi t in the Status Bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the Notifi cations panel to view them all. (See “Using the Notifi cations Panel” on page 44.) The following list identifi es the symbols you’ll see on your device’s display screen: Status Bar – Service Icons Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger signal.) No Service – Your phone cannot fi nd a signal. 3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available. 3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in use. 1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available. 1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data service is in use. Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on. Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that your phone is connected to a Bluetooth device.
28Device Basics GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on. GPS Communicating – Indicates that your phone is receiving location data from GPS. Airplane Mode – Indicates that Airplane Mode is activated. Status Bar – Status Icons Speakerphone On – Indicates that the speakerphone is on. No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed. Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and all sounds are silenced. Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off. Muted – Indicates that the phone’s microphone is muted. Very Low Battery – Indicates that the battery is very low. Low Battery – Indicates that the battery is low. Battery Drained – Indicates that the battery is partially drained. Battery Full – Indicates that the battery is fully charged. Battery Charging – Indicates that the battery is charging. Unknown Power Source – Cannot determine the power source. Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set.