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User Manual
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VM701 User Guide - English Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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Table of Contents Display Settings 64 Table of Contents 2 Location & security settings 66 Device Basics 4 Accounts Settings 73 Your Device Overview 4 Removing an Account 74 Viewing the Display Screen 8 Configuring Account Sync and Display Options 75 Turning Your Device On and Off 11 Battery and Charger 12 Contacts 77 Device Function Keys 17 Creating a New Contacts Entry 77 Touchscreen Navigation 22 Adding a Contact to Your Favorites 78 Your Home Screen 24 Editing a Contacts Entry 78 Displaying
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Table of Contents Synchronizing Accounts 117 Tools and Calendar 158 Synchronizing Your Google Account 118 Folders 164 Applications and Entertainment 122 Clock 165 ™ Alarms 167 Android Market 122 Calculator 168 Music 124 LG Mobile Phone Software update GPS Navigation 127 via Over-the-Air (OTA) 169 Google Maps™ 127 Bluetooth 170 Navigation 131 Turning Bluetooth On and Off 170 Web and Data 132 The Bluetooth Settings Menu 17 1 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 172 Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks 132 Sending I
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Device Basics Tip Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become available from time to time. Press and tap > Settings > About phone > Software update. Your Device Overview Front View Proximity Sensors Earpiece Status Bar Touchscreen Appplications Tab Phone Key Browser Key Home Key Search Key Back Key Menu Key Microphone 1. Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call. Note
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Device Basics 2. Status Bar provides 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 3. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. Also provides additional tabs to access Call log, Contacts, and your Fa
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Device Basics 10. Applications Tab opens the Applications screen to view installed applications. 11. 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. 12. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Rear View Power/Lock 3.5 mm Key Headset Jack Camera Lens Speaker Volume Keys ™ MicroSD Slot Camera Key Charger/ Accessory Port Fingertip Cutout 6
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Device Basics 1. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device. 2. Camera Lens as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos. 3. Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder function as well. 4. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the device's back cover. 5. Charge
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Device Basics Viewing the Display Screen The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It 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 If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to view them all. (See Using the Notifications Panel on page 19.) The following list identifies the symb
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Device Basics GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on. GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device is receiving location data from GPS. Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode. Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on. No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed. Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced. Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off. Muted – Indicates that phone microphone
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Device Basics Alarm Clock – Alarm Clock. New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message. New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or multimedia message. New Email – Indicates a new Email message. Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates a text or multimedia message is undeliverable. New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new Google Talk message. New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message. Upcoming Eve
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Device Basics Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress. Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress using the Bluetooth headset. Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded. Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold. Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls. Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data. Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading data. Download Finished – Indi
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Device Basics 2. Press Power off and then tap OK to power off the device. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Wake Up the Screen If you don’t use the device for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery power. To wake up the device's screen 1. Press . Your lock screen will appear. See Your Device's Lock Feature on page 70. 2. Touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right. The last screen you were working on opens. (Thi
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Device Basics Installing the Battery 1. Install the battery. l Remove the battery from its packaging. l Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the back of the device, making sure the connectors align (see step in the following illustration). Gently press down to secure the battery (see step in the following illustration). l Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click (see step in the following illustration). 2. Press and hold located on
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Device Basics Removing the Battery 1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don’t lose any unsaved items. 2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on bottom of the cover and remove it. 3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the device. Warning! Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. Charging the Battery Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automa
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Device Basics 2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. With the LG-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely rundown. Battery Temperature Protection Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off. Charging with USB You can use your computer to charge your device. To be able
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Device Basics l Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. l Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery. l Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery. l Turn off Automatic application sync. l Use the Power Control Widge
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Device Basics Device Function Keys The LG VM701 comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions. Menu Key The Menu Key ( ) activates an available menu function for the current screen or application. When on the Home screen, the following menu options are available: l Add ( ) adds one of the following functions to a selected screen. Options include: Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, and Wallpapers. l Manage apps( ) displays the Manage applications s
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Device Basics l Not all applications have Options menus; if you press on a screen that has no Options menu, nothing will happen. Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the options menu; tap More to open the additional items. Tap to open more menu items. Using Context menus Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item t
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Device Basics Using the Notifications Panel Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call. When you receive a notification, text appears briefly and the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see Viewing the Display Screen on page 8. You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your setting
