LG Optimus 5 User Manual

129Calendar & Tools
Editing or Deleting an Event
You can edit or delete an event that you created on the device 
or on the Web. You can also edit or delete events created by 
others, if they have given you permission.
To edit an event:
1.   Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. (See “Viewing 
Event Details” on page 127.)
2.  Press 
 > Edit Event. 
(For information on how to create or change event 
information, see “Creating an Event” on page 128.)
NOTE:  Press the  > Show Extra Options to add or...

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Setting an Event Reminder
You can set one or more reminders for an event, whether or 
not you created the event or have permission to edit its other 
details.
To set an event reminder:
1.   Open Calendar and touch the event to open it. (See 
“Viewing Event Details” on page 127.)
2. Tap Add Reminder 
 to add a reminder.
3.  Tap the reminder time to display a popup menu and choose 
your desired setting.
  At the designated time, you will receive a notification    >Ê
to remind you about...

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  Tap    Ej
Snooze All in the Calendar Notifications list to receive 
the reminder again 5 minutes later.
  Tap    Ej
Dismiss All in the Calendar Notifications list to delete 
all reminders in the list.
  Press    Ej
 when viewing the Calendar Notifications list to 
keep the reminders. The reminders will remain in the Status 
Bar.
Displaying and Synchronizing Calendars
Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to through 
Google Calendar on the Web are also displayed in the...

132Calendar & Tools
To stop syncing calendars to your device:
1. Press 
 > More > Calendars.
2.  Tap the button to the right of each calendar stop syncing. If 
 is not displayed, the calendar will not sync. The status of 
the calendar is also displayed in text under the calendar’s 
name.
To synchronize calendars to your device:
1. Press 
 > More > Calendars.
2.  Tap the button to the right of each calendar to sync it. If 
 is displayed, the calendar will sync. The status of the 
calendar is also...

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  Vibrate   >Ê
 Allows you to set event reminders to vibrate.
  Default Reminder Time   >Ê
 Allows you to select the default 
time set for event reminders.
Folders
Folders allow you to organize other Home screen shortcuts and 
icons, or folders that contain all your contacts, contacts with 
phone numbers, or starred contacts. Your folder’s contents are 
kept up to date automatically. Organizing in folders can make 
space to add more shortcuts, widgets, or applications on the 
Home...

134Calendar & Tools
Clock
You use the Clock application to monitor several kinds of 
information at once, in addition to the current date and time.
To open the Clock application:
Press    Ej
 >  > Clock.
The Clock application opens with the date and time displayed 
on your Home screen wallpaper, along with your local weather 
and other useful information.
Tap to dim the screen.
Displays the battery charge level when the device is 
plugged into a charger. The time when the next alarm is set.
Tap to go to...

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To play music:
You can play music while the Clock is displayed.
Tap    Ej
 at the bottom of the Clock screen.
The Music application opens, where you can select music to 
play. You can return to the Clock application or use another 
application while the music is playing.
To dim the Clock display:
If you want to use your device as a bedside clock, you can set 
the screen brightness very low.
Tap    Ej
 on the top right of the screen to dim the clock.
Tap    Ej
 again to restore normal...

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4.  Tap Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to 
sound. If you don’t set a repeat, the alarm sounds only the 
one day.
5.  Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone for the alarm. The 
ringtone plays briefly when you select it.
6.  Tap Vibrate to have the device vibrate, in addition to playing 
the ringtone.
7. Tap Label to enter a name for the alarm.
8. When you’re finished, tap Done.
9. Press 
 to return to the main Clock screen.
To change clock alarm settings:
1. Tap 
 at the...

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Calculator
You can use the Calculator application to solve math problems.
To open and use the Calculator:
1. Press 
 >  > Calculator.
Drag left or right to switch 
between basic and advanced 
panels.
2.  Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the basic panel.
3.  Drag the basic panel to the left to open the advanced panel.
4.  Touch and hold the Calculator’s display to open a menu 
where you can copy what you’ve entered and access other 
tools.
5.  Tap Clear to delete the last...

138Voice Services
Voice Dialing
You can use your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition 
(ASR) software, called Voice Dialer, to dial a phone number in 
your Contacts or to launch device functions without having to 
go through the phone menus. All you have to do is to talk into 
the phone, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete 
tasks by itself.
Activating Voice Dialer
  Press and hold the    Ej
Voice Dialer Key (). You then hear a 
prompt.
– or –
Press 
 >  > Voice Dialer.
The screen...