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Get all the time-saving benefits of the latest Android™ 2.2 speed, simplicity and preloaded Google™ apps with the LG Optimus U™. Try your finger at texting with super-fast Swype® gestures on the generous 3.2" touchscreen. Or, frame your 3.2 MP snapshots in full detail. You can turn your LG Optimus U into a Wi-Fi® hotspot with the appropriate data plan and connect a laptop to our high-speed 3G network. If you want to add your own personal touch, try up to 7 customizable home screens for an overall optimal experience.

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The Basics

  • 3.2" Capacitive Touchscreen with Tempered Glass
  • Android™ 2.2 (Froyo)
  • 3.2 MP Camera/Camcorder
  • MicroSD Support Up To 32GB
  • Full HTML Browser
  • Google Mobile™ Services
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  • Wi-Fi Enabled
  • Bluetooth v2.1
  • Full turn-by-turn directions with Your Navigator Deluxe
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  • Support for Corporate and Personal Email

Technical Specifications

  • E911 Ready
  • Internal Memory: 102MB
  • CDMA - 1x EVDO (3G)
  • Talk Time up to 7 hours*
  • Standby Time Up 20 days*
  • Video Files Supported: WMV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2
  • Dimensions: 4.56" x 2.22" x 0.62"
  • Weight: 5.57oz.
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility - M4/T4 Rating

Included

  • Standard Battery
  • Travel charger/USB Cable
  • 2GB microSD™ Card
  • User Manual

Pre-Loaded Apps

  • Google Search
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Voice Dialer
  • Voice Search
  • FacebookŪ
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  • Google Maps
  • Google Play
  • Google Talk™
  • Spoken Turn-By-Turn Navigation
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  • Tone Room Deluxe
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  • Twitter™
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Customizing Home Screens (PDF: 2.2MB)
Make a call and send a text message (PDF: 1.8MB)
Web Browser (PDF: 1.3MB)
E-Mail set up (PDF: 1.2MB)
Change number of home screens (PDF: 1.1MB)
Managing Contacts (PDF: 1.8MB)
Social Networking Widget (PDF: 2.3MB)
Using Swype (PDF: 2.2MB)
Set Date, Time and Alarms (PDF: 1.8MB)
Sharing Photos (PDF: 1.2MB)
Tethering and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot (PDF: 1.9MB)
Pairing Bluetooth (PDF: 1.2MB)
GPS settings (PDF: 1.3MB)
Using Wi-Fi (PDF: 1.1MB)
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