LG Optimus 5 User Manual

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3. Tap Disconnected & unpair or Unpair to confirm deletion.
Sending Items via Bluetooth
Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, 
you may be able to send pictures, videos, Contacts information, 
or other items using a Bluetooth connection.
NOTE:  Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient’s 
device must be visible. If no devices are detected, tap Scan for Devices to 
begin a new search.
To send contacts information:
1. Press 
 >  >...

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Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection 
During an Active Call
  During an active call, where the audio is being routed    Ej
through a connected Bluetooth device (headset or hands-
free connection), tap Bluetooth to route the device’s audio 
through the connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through 
the speaker (Off).
  When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the    >Ê
current call area is surrounded by a blue box, the 
Bluetooth button indicates it’s on, and shows the 
Bluetooth call icon...

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Voicemail
Voicemail Notification
There are several ways your device alerts you to a new 
message:
By sounding the assigned ringer type. s 
By displaying a notification in the Status Bar. s 
New Voicemail Message Alerts
When you receive a new voice message, your device alerts you 
and prompts you to check your voicemail.
To access your voicemail:
1. Press 
 > .
2. Touch and hold 
. If necessary, first tap the Phone tab.
To display your Missed Call Log:
Press    Ej
 >  > Call...

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3. Tap Dialpad to use the dialpad to make your selections.NOTE:  You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail 
from your wireless device.
Using Another Phone to Access Messages
1.   Dial your wireless phone number. (Make sure your phone is 
off or you direct it to voicemail when the call arrives)
2.  When your voicemail answers, tap 
 until it asks you for 
your password.
3. Enter your Account PIN.
Text Messaging (SMS)
With text messaging (SMS), you...

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  Mobile   >Ê
 Tap  to use the keypad to enter a wireless 
phone number directly.
  Email   >Ê
 You can also enter the recipient’s email address.
3.  Tap a matching entry from the onscreen dropdown list. 
This list is populated by matches found from your managed 
accounts.
4.  Tap the Message field and enter your message.
5.  Insert an Emoticon or a Smiley.
  To enter an emoticon, touch and hold    >Ê
 on the onscreen 
keyboard.
  To enter a smiley from the onscreen keyboard,...

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3. Insert an emoticon or a Smiley.
  To enter an emoticon, touch and hold 
 on the onscreen 
keyboard.
  To enter a smiley from the onscreen keyboard, press    >Ê
 
> Insert Smiley. Make a selection from the list to insert it 
into the message.
4.  You may select additional messaging options by pressing 
.
  Options include:    >Ê
Call, View Contact, Add Subject, 
Attach, Insert Smiley, Delete thread, or More [All 
Threads and Add to Contacts].
5. Review your reply and tap...

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5. Select a multimedia attachment type:
  Pictures   >Ê
: Opens the Gallery application. Use the onscreen 
navigation to select the picture you wish to send with the 
outgoing message.
  Capture Picture   >Ê
: Opens the camera application. Take a 
picture, then tap OK to use this image in your message. 
(See “Taking Pictures” on page 148.)
  Videos   >Ê
: Opens the Gallery application. Use the onscreen 
navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing 
message.
    >Ê...

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  Tap the text field below the image to enter a caption for  s 
the picture.
  When finished, tap  s Done to attach the slideshow to 
your message.
NOTE:  To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on the Compose 
screen, tap the Remove or Replace button next to the attachment.
6.  When you are finished creating your new MMS message, 
tap Send MMS.
To view and play a multimedia message:
1. Press 
 >  > Messaging.
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Deleting a Message or Message Thread
1. Press  >  > Messaging.
2. From the message list, touch a message and press 
.
– or –
Touch and hold the message thread to display the context 
menu.
3.  Tap Delete Thread and once prompted, tap Delete to 
complete the process.
Adjusting Message Settings
1. Press  >  > Messaging.
2.  From within the Messaging screen, press 
 and tap 
Settings.
3.  Adjust the following fields according to your needs:
  Delete Old Messages   >Ê
: Enable this...

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  If you disable this option, only the MMS message header    >Ê
will be retrieved and displayed.
  Notifications   >Ê
: Enable this option if you wish to receive 
a notification in the Status Bar when a new text or 
multimedia message arrives.
  Select Ringtone   >Ê
: Allows you to select a ringer to sound 
when a new message is received. Tap this option, and 
then select a ring tone that is specific to new text and 
multimedia messages. A sample will briefly be played 
upon...