LG Optimus 5 User Manual

79Settings
To switch to silent mode:
1. Press 
 >  Settings > Sound.
2. Tap Silent Mode. (A green checkmark will appear.)
– or –
Press the down volume key until you see 
 on the screen.
– or –
On the lock screen, drag 
 to the left.
Selecting a Notifi cation Ringtone
When you receive a notifi cation, such as the arrival of new 
messages, calendar events, or an alarm, the device sounds a 
ringtone.
1.   Press 
 >  > Settings > Sound > Notifi cation 
Ringtone.
2. Select a ringtone.
Setting Various Feedback...

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onscreen items:
1. Press 
 >  > Settings > Sound.
2.  Tap Audible Selection. (A green checkmark will appear.)
To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked:
1. Press 
 >  > Settings > Sound.
2.  Tap Screen Lock Sounds. (A green checkmark will appear.)
To set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and 
keys:
1. Press 
 >  > Settings > Sound.
2.  Tap Haptic Feedback. (A green checkmark will appear.)
To set how the phone reacts when you make an emergency 
call:
1.  
 >  > Settings >...

81Settings
Changing the Contrast
Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your 
surroundings.
1. Press 
 >  > Settings > Display > Brightness.
2. Use the slider to set a brightness level.
NOTE:  For the best battery performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness.
Display Language
You can choose to display your device’s onscreen menus in 
various languages.
1.   Press 
 >  > Settings > Language & Keyboard > 
Select Language.
2. Tap English, Español, à´	¯
, 
, or .
Setting the Device...

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Date & Time Display Settings
Set your preferences for how dates and time are displayed. 
You can also use these settings to set your own time and time 
zone, rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile 
network.
1. Press 
 >  > Settings > Date & time.
2.  Tap Use 24-hour Format to display the time using 24-hour 
time format—for example, 13:00 rather than 1:00 pm.
3.  Tap Select Date Format to open a dialog to select the 
format for displaying dates.
Animation Display Options
Choose...

83Settings
NOTE:  Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS 
technology, making some applications and services easier to use. Turning 
Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 
911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your 
call. No application or service may use your location without your request or 
permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.
Using Wireless Networks
You can use...

84Settings
Using GPS Satellites
You can use your device’s global positioning system (GPS) 
satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within an accuracy 
as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy 
depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors.
1. Press 
 >  > Settings > Location & Security.
2. Tap Use GPS Satellites. (A green checkmark will appear.)
NOTE: Uncheck this option when you do not use Maps to conserve battery.
Synchronizing Accounts
Your device provides the...

85Settings
Synchronizing Your  Google Account
By default, there are no accounts managed by the device. 
These must be added manually.
To add an account (using a Google account type as an 
example):
1. Press 
 >  > Settings > Accounts & Sync.
2. Tap Add Account > Google.
3. Tap Next > Sign in.
NOTE:  If you do not already have a Google account, tap Create (instead of Sign 
in) and follow the onscreen prompts to create your new account.
4.  Tap the Username and Password fields and enter your 
information....

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Synchronizing Your  Corporate Account
Your device is capable of synchronizing with your company’s 
Exchange Servers.
To add a new Corporate account:
1.  
 >  > Settings > Accounts & Sync.
2. Tap Add Account > Corporate.
3.  Follow the onscreen prompts to create your new Corporate 
email account. (See “Corporate Email (Outlook)” on page 
197.)
  If    >Ê
Auto-Sync is selected, changes or updates to your 
Corporate/Outlook account are synchronized to your 
device.
To configure the Corporate...

87Settings
  Email Check Frequency s   Configures the frequency 
which the device queries the remote server for new 
email changes. 
Choose from: Automatic (Push), Never, Every 5 
minutes, Every 10 minutes, Every 15 minutes, Every 
30 minutes, or Every hour.
  s Default Account assigns this account as the default 
used when sending out new emails.
  Email Notifications s   enables the device to display 
icon in the Status Bar when new emails have been 
received.
  Select Ringtone s   assigns an audible...

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  Sync Calendar    >Ê
synchronizes your exchange calendar 
entries between your device and the remote exchange 
erver. A checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. 
4. Press 
 to return to the previous screen.
For more detailed Work/Corporate email information, see 
“Corporate Email (Outlook)” on page 197. For more information 
on Corporate Calendar synchronizing, see “Displaying and 
Synchronizing Calendars” on page 131.
Search Settings 
Your device is equipped with a powerful search...