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Page 3: ...le with other devices Available accessories may vary depending on your region country or service provider This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touchscreen keyboard Copyright 2015 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities All other trademarks are the property of their respective...

Page 4: ...atures 33 Gesture shot 33 Glance View 33 Gesture View 34 KnockON 35 Knock Code 35 Dual window 36 QuickMemo 37 QSlide 38 QuickRemote 39 Google account setup 40 Connecting to Networks and Devices 41 Wi Fi 41 Bluetooth 42 Wi Fi Direct 43 SmartShare 44 Transferring data between a PC and your device 45 Calls 46 Making a call 46 Calling your contacts 46 Answering and rejecting a call 46 Making a second ...

Page 5: ... 60 Multimedia 63 Music 63 Utilities 65 Clock 65 Calculator 66 Calendar 66 Voice Recorder 67 Tasks 67 Voice Search 68 Downloads 68 FM radio 68 LG SmartWorld 69 Voice Mate 70 Web Browser 71 Internet 71 Chrome 73 Settings 74 Networks 74 Sound 77 Display 78 General 81 PC software LG PC Suite 87 For Windows OS 87 For Mac OS 88 Phone software update 90 Phone software update 90 About this user guide 92 ...

Page 6: ...e safety requirements for exposure to radio waves These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone transmitting at it...

Page 7: ...r phone model The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous The flexibility of this product is limited to withstand ordinary and normal use This phone may be bent flat up to 180 degrees for a limited period of time but should not be bent inward Damages caused by misuse including but not limited to intentionally bending or continually ...

Page 8: ...ust Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets it can affect the information on the magnetic strips Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture Use accessories like earphones cautiously Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily Do not use touch or attempt to remove or fix broken chipped or cracked glass Damage...

Page 9: ...ple in your breast pocket Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones Minor interference may affect TVs radios PCs etc Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC if possible Exposing your phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage malfunction or even explosion Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive ...

Page 10: ...if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to NOTE Excessive soun...

Page 11: ...your vehicle as your mobile phone or accessories In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew Children Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached Emergency calls Emergency ...

Page 12: ...time to maximise usability Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity such as in the bathroom Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Ac...

Page 13: ...h cannot be readily removed by end users LG recommends that only qualified professionals remove the battery either for replacement or for recycling at the end of this product s working life To prevent damage to the product and for their own safety users should not attempt to remove the battery and should contact LG Service Helpline or other independent service providers for advice Removal of the b...

Page 14: ...manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit require maintenance contact an authorized service center Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure or make direct contact with the laser ...

Page 15: ...r three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product HOW TO UPDATE YOUR DEVICE Access to latest firmware releases new software functions and improvements Select the software update in settings menu on your device Update your device by connecting it to your PC For more information about using this function please visit http www lg com common index jsp select country and language DECLARA...

Page 16: ...chased the product Disposal of waste batteries accumulators 1 This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury Hg cadmium Cd or lead Pb if the battery contains more than 0 0005 of mercury 0 002 of cadmium or 0 004 of lead 2 All batteries accumulators should be disposed separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the lo...

Page 17: ... applications or messages to make more memory available To uninstall applications 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary General tab Apps 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall 3 Tap Uninstall 2 Optimizing battery life Extend your battery s power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background You can monitor how applications...

Page 18: ...cally in order to save battery power 3 Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction In addition your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty WARNING To protect your phone and personal data only download applications from trusted sources such as Play Store If th...

Page 19: ...o is displayed then immediately press and hold the Power Lock Button again 4 Release all Buttons when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed 5 Press the Volume Buttons to select Yes and then press the Power Lock Button to perform a Hard Reset 6 Press the Volume Buttons to highlight YES once more then press the Power Lock Button to confirm WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset all user applicatio...

Page 20: ... be displayed 2 Tap the application you want to access This does not stop the previous app from running in the background Make sure to tap to back out of a window after using it To close an app from the recent apps list swipe the app preview to the left or right To clear all apps tap Clear all 6 If the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it Pr...

Page 21: ...turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls WARNING Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display and touch screen functions Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other type of protective f...

Page 22: ...t applies a self healing technology which self repairs minor scratches in just a few minutes Minor scratches are those cause by ordinary and normal use of the phone Scratches caused by abrasive surface misuse including but not limited to intentional scratches and damages caused by a fall or dropping the product may not disappear The self healing results may vary depending on the extent of the dama...

Page 23: ...ove the back cover hold the phone firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below 2 Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the figure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward NOTE Only the microSIM cards work with the device ...

Page 24: ...time Use the charger to charge the battery WARNING Use only LG approved chargers batteries and cables If you use unapproved chargers batteries or cables it may cause battery charging delay or pop up message regarding slow charging Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the warranty The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone Insert the charge...

Page 25: ...fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it NOTE The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards 1 Remove th...

Page 26: ...Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it when it s in a familiar location like your home or work or when it recognises your face Setting up Smart Lock 1 Tap Apps tab 2 Tap Display tab Lock screen Smart Lock 3 Before you add any trusted devices trusted places or trusted f...

Page 27: ...slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first tap it so you don t drag an item instead Double tap Double tap to zoom on a webpage or a map if the feature is supported by the application Pinch to Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or Maps or when browsing pictures if the fea...

Page 28: ...tion Icons Location Indicator Quick Key Area Home touch keys Shows phone s status information including the time signal strength battery status and notification icons Widgets are self contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps drawer or on the Home screen Unlike a shortcut a Widget can function as an on screen application Tap an icon application folder etc to open and use it Indi...

Page 29: ...ases to provide more space for adding icons widgets and more Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access additional canvases Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers Adding items on your Home screen 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen 2 In the Add Mode menu select the item you want to add Y...

Page 30: ...hold the desired quick key and drag it to NOTE Apps Key cannot be removed Customizing app icons on the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an application icon already on the Home screen canvas The editing icon appears in the upper right corner of the application 2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size 3 Tap OK to save the change Returning to recently used applications...

Page 31: ...you are using turn by turn navigation When a notification arrives its icon appears at the top of the screen Icons for pending notifications appear on the left and system icons such as Wi Fi and battery strength shown on the right NOTE The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Pending notifications Bluetooth Wi Fi battery status ...

Page 32: ...uick Toggle Area Notifications Clear Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on off Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu for the function To see more toggle keys swipe left or right Tap to remove add or rearrange toggle keys Current notifications are listed each with a brief description Tap a notification to open the corresponding application that manages it Tap to clear all the notific...

Page 33: ...are some of the most common ones Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card inserted A media file is currently playing No network signal available Silent mode is enabled Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on Connected to a Wi Fi network Battery fully charged Wired headset connected Battery is charging Call in progress Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Missed call Downloading data Bluetoot...

Page 34: ... Using the keypad and entering text Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type Tap twice for all caps Tap to access the keyboard s Settings menu Tap to enter a space Tap to create a new line Tap to delete the previous character Entering accented letters When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language you can enter special French or Spanish characters e g á For example to input á ...

Page 35: ... hand gesture To take a photo raise your hand until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen OR Glance View When the phone screen is off you can see the Status bar time and date by dragging your finger down on the screen Special Features ...

Page 36: ...th the front camera 3 After taking the picture bring the phone close to your face The captured photo will be displayed Taking a picture Quick preview Returning front camera mode NOTE Depends on the speed and angle of the gesture this feature may not work properly When the angle is changed after Quick preview it will go back to the camera mode You should go to Gallery to view the picture again ...

Page 37: ...en with your own Knock Code pattern When enabled Knock Code divides the screen into 4 parts and uses your unique combination of taps to secure your device You can disable this feature in the Lock screen settings NOTE If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times it will be necessary to use your Google account log in or backup PIN Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the scree...

Page 38: ... drag the app icon for the corresponding application you wish to use Tap to view the Dual window menu options or drag to resize the split screens Switch two screens View the app list Change the selected window to full screen Close the currently selected app window NOTE You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary General tab Dual window 2 Slide the to...

Page 39: ...nd share them with family and friends with QuickMemo 1 While screen is off Press and hold the Volume Up button OR OR While the screen is on Touch and slide the Status bar downward and tap 2 Use the menu to select from the available options Pen type Color Eraser and create a memo 3 Tap to save the memo To exit QuickMemo at any time tap ...

Page 40: ...s transparency Tap to close the QSlide window Drag to adjust the size 1 Touch and slide the status bar downward tap QSlide to view the available QSlide apps Also while using applications that support QSlide tap The function is displayed as a small window on your screen 2 You can use and tap the screen under the QSlide windows when the transparency bar is not full NOTE QSlide can support up to one ...

Page 41: ...ions to configure the device Access your QuickRemote 3 Once you have completed the initial set up you can easily access the QuickRemote from the Notification panel Open the Notification panel and use the QuickRemote functions NOTE The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared IR signals Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you use ...

Page 42: ...xited the Startup Wizard tap General tab Accounts sync Add Account Google If you already have a Google account enter your email address and tap NEXT Once you have set up your Google account on your phone your phone will automatically synchronize with your Google account on the Web if data connection is available Depending on your synchronization settings your contacts Gmail messages Calendar event...

Page 43: ... scanning for available Wi Fi networks 3 Tap a network to connect to it If the network is secured with a lock icon you will need to enter a security key or password NOTE The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi Fi status NOTE If you are out of the Wi Fi zone or have set Wi Fi to OFF the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile data which may incur data charges TIP How to obta...

Page 44: ...nce may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Set Bluetooth to ON 3 Tap Search for devices to view the devices in the Bluetooth Range 4 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list and follow any subs...

Page 45: ...ata via Bluetooth 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Set Bluetooth to ON to turn it on 3 You will receive a request to accept a pairing attempt from the sending device Be sure to select Accept Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct provides a direct connection between Wi Fi enabled devices without requiring an access point Turning on Wi Fi Direct 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary Networks tab Wi Fi...

Page 46: ...through Wi Fi Direct 3 Tap the device you want to share from the list If the device is not displayed on the list make sure that Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct or Bluetooth is turned on Then tap Rescan Enjoying content from nearby devices on your phone 1 To connect nearby devices to your phone tap the Nearby devices option on the Gallery and Music apps Make sure that your phone and nearby devices are connected...

Page 47: ...ne 2 Open the Notifications panel and select Media device MTP 3 A window will pop up on your PC allowing you to transfer the desired data NOTE The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone Check the requirements for using Media device MTP Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Pl...

Page 48: ...lls touch and hold Calling your contacts 1 Tap to open your contacts 2 Scroll through the contact list You can also enter the contact s name in the Search field or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen 3 To place the call tap next to the contact you want to call Answering and rejecting a call When you receive a call swipe in any direction to answer the call Swipe in any...

Page 49: ...ed for each call you make Viewing your call logs On the Home screen tap and select Call logs tab A list of all dialed received and missed calls is displayed TIP Tap any call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Tap then tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items Call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding as well as other special features...

Page 50: ...ht edge of the screen Adding a new contact 1 Tap and enter the new contact s number 2 Tap Add to Contacts New contact 3 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap the image icon Choose Take photo or Select from Gallery 4 Enter the desired information for the contact 5 Tap Save Favorites contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites Adding a contact to your favorites 1 ...

Page 51: ...ht corner of the screen The star turns grey color and the contact is removed from your favorites Creating a group 1 Tap to open your contacts 2 Tap Groups New group 3 Enter a name for the new group You can also set a distinct ringtone for the group 4 Tap Save to save the group NOTE If you delete a group the contacts assigned to that group are not lost They remain in your contact list ...

Page 52: ...act NOTE You may be charged for each text message you send Please consult with your service provider 3 Tap the Enter message field and begin composing your message 4 Tap to open the messaging options TIP You can tap to attach a file that you want to share 5 Tap Send to send your message TIP The 160 character limit may vary from country to country depending on the language and how the text message ...

Page 53: ...layed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations Changing message settings Your phone s messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediately You can change the settings based on your preferences Open the Messaging app and tap Settings ...

Page 54: ...tup the Email app displays the contents of your inbox Adding another email account Tap Apps tab if necessary E mail Settings Add account Changing an email general settings Tap Apps tab if necessary E mail Settings General settings Deleting an email account Tap Apps tab if necessary E mail Settings Remove account Select the account you want to delete Remove Yes Working with account folders To acces...

Page 55: ...n tap to create a new email 2 Enter an address for the email s intended recipient As you enter text matching addresses are proposed from your Contacts Separate multiple addresses using semicolons 3 Tap to add a Cc Bcc and tap to attach files if required 4 Enter the email s text 5 Tap to send the email ...

Page 56: ... camera s flash Choose from Off On Auto Swap camera Tap to swap between the rear camera and the front camera Shot mode Allows you to select the shot mode for the picture Choose from Auto Panorama or Dual Settings Tap to adjust the camera and video settings Gallery Tap to access your Gallery Record Tap to start recording a video Capture Tap to take a photo Back key Tap to close the selected menu or...

Page 57: ...s a delay after the capture key is pressed This is ideal if you want to be in the photo or video Displays grid lines to help you align your pictures and videos Opens the Help guide to show how to use a function Taking a photo 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to photograph 2 Focus indicators will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen You can also ...

Page 58: ...ervices Tap to delete the photo Tap to access additional options Tap to add the photo to your favorites Recording a video 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to capture in your video 2 Tap once to start recording NOTE The timer will be displayed on the screen 3 A red light appears in the upper right corner of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length o...

Page 59: ...to access additional options Tap to add the video to Favourites NOTE Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming Multi point Auto Focus When you take a picture the Multi point Auto Focus AF function operates automatically and allows you to see a clear image Burst shot Allows you to take multiple shots quickly Touch and hold Panorama mode Allows you to take a panoram...

Page 60: ...ke a picture or record video with the front and rear cameras at the same time 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap MODE NOTE Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location Touch and hold the small screen to resize it Tap on the small screen to alternate between the two cameras 3 Tap to stop dual recording Super Zooming When using the rear camera lens you can zoom in or out to 8x ...

Page 61: ...or out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired section appear larger or smaller When viewing a video use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out NOTE Do not press too hard the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light but firm touch Dual Play Dual Play wired or wireless connection to two displays can be run on a different s...

Page 62: ...d videos Tap Apps tab if necessary NOTE Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be supported Some files may not play properly due to their encoding Viewing pictures The Gallery displays your pictures in folders When an application such as E mail saves a picture the download folder is automatically created to contain the picture Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically cr...

Page 63: ...ch to fast forward 10 seconds Touch to rewind 10 seconds Touch to adjust the video volume Touch to lock unlock the screen Touch to rotate the screen Touch to use QSlide for the Videos app Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function Tap to access additional options To change the volume while watching a video press the Up and Down Volume buttons on the back of the phone ...

Page 64: ...ect the photos videos and then tap Delete While viewing a photo tap Setting wallpaper While viewing a photo tap Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign it to a contact NOTE Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be supported If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when youopen files ...

Page 65: ...er tap Apps tab if necessary Playing a song 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap the Songs tab 3 Select the song you want to play 4 The following options are available Tap to pause playback Tap to resume playback Tap to skip to the next track in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to fast forward Multimedia ...

Page 66: ...dditional options To change the volume while listening to music press the Up and Down Volume buttons on the back side of the phone NOTE Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be supported If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files NOTE Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws Theref...

Page 67: ...m tab 2 Tap the New alarm icon to add an alarm 3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap Save NOTE You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it Timer The Timer can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed 1 Open the Clock app then select the Timer tab 2 Set the desired time on the timer World clock The World clock allows you to easily check the current time in other ...

Page 68: ...to resume the stopwatch Calculator The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard or scientific calculator 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations tap the function you want to perform x or followed by 4 For more complex calculations tap Scientific calculator NOTE To check the history tap Calculation history C...

Page 69: ... recording The available recording time may differ from actual recording time Tasks You can add your tasks in the Tasks app and synchronize with you MS Exchange account if supported by your MS Exchange account Synchronizing MS Exchange 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap General tab Accounts sync Add account 3 Tap Microsoft Exchange and sign in to your account 4 Make sure to place a checkmark in the...

Page 70: ...Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through your applications Tap Apps tab if necessary NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider FM radio Your phone has a built in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go Tap Apps tab if necessary NOTE You need to use your headphones to listen to the r...

Page 71: ...ss LG SmartWorld LG SmartWorld may not be available for all carriers or in all countries NOTE What if there is no LG SmartWorld icon 1 Using a mobile Web browser on your device access LG SmartWorld www lgworld com and select your country 2 Download the LG SmartWorld App 3 Run and install the downloaded file 4 Access LG SmartWorld by tapping the icon Special benefits available for LG SmartWorld Per...

Page 72: ...e web You can say help to help you get started 1 Tap Apps tab if necessary 2 The Speak icon at the bottom of the screen illuminates Say what you want it to do for you NOTE Voice Mate confirms found match requests before executing it To skip confirmation for exact matches name or number access the Voice Mate settings and checkmark Skip confirmation ...

Page 73: ... connecting to these services and downloading content Check data charges with your network provider Tap Apps tab if necessary Using the Browser toolbar Scroll towards the top of the webpage to access the browser toolbar Tap to go back one page Tap to go forward one page Tap to go to the Home page Tap to open a new window Tap to access your bookmarks Viewing webpages Tap the address field enter the...

Page 74: ...To bookmark the current webpage tap Add to bookmarks OK To open a bookmarked webpage tap and select the desired one History Tap History to open a list of recently visited webpages To clear all of your history tap Yes Using QSlide with the Browser Use this feature to multi task while browsing the internet While viewing content such as contacts or notes that include web addresses select a web addres...

Page 75: ...y NOTE This application may not be available depending on your region and service provider Viewing webpages In the Chrome browser tap the address field and then enter a web address or search criteria Opening a page To open a new page tab New tab To go to another webpage tap and tap the page to select it ...

Page 76: ...luetooth Allows you to manage your the Bluetooth wireless feature Mobile data Displays the data usage and allows you to set a personalized mobile data usage limit Call This menu allows you to configure various call settings Voicemail Allows you to select your carrier s voicemail service Fixed dialing numbers Allows you to manage and compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone You ...

Page 77: ...voice quality in noisy environments so you can hear more clearly Save unknown numbers Allows you to add unknown numbers to contacts after a call Power key ends call Allows you to use the Power key to end calls Call barring Locks incoming outgoing or international calls Call duration Allows you to view the call duration for various types of calls Additional settings Allows you to change the followi...

Page 78: ...omputer via a USB cable Wi Fi hotspot Allows you to create a hotspot and share your connection Please consult Sharing your phone s data connection for more information Bluetooth tethering Allows you to connect to other devices via Bluetooth Help Displays Help information about USB tethering Wi Fi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering Airplane mode Airplane Mode flight mode allows you to use many of your...

Page 79: ...ls You can also add a ringtone by tapping in the upper right corner of the screen Notification sound Allows you to set the notification sound You can also add a notification sound by tapping in the upper right corner of the screen Sound with vibration Checkmark to set the phone to vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you receive calls Vibration type Allows you to choose the type of vibration N...

Page 80: ...ad touch sounds Checkmark to play tones while using the dial pad Touch sounds Checkmark to play a sound when making a screen selections Screen lock sound Checkmark to play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen Message call voice notifications Tap the Message call voice notifications switch to toggle it On or Off On allows your device to read out incoming calls and message events automatica...

Page 81: ... drawing a screen unlock pattern If you enabled a Pattern lock type when you turn on your phone or wake up the screen you are asked to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen Smart Lock Sets to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it when it s in a familiar location like your home or work or when it recognizes your face Screen swipe effect Sets the s...

Page 82: ...type of font used for the phone and menus Font size Sets the size of the font displayed in the phone and menus OTHER SCREEN SETTINGS Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen For best battery performance use the dimmest comfortable brightness Notification LED Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off On activates the LED light for the notifications you select in the color you set for each Auto r...

Page 83: ...e text on your phone and to configure the on screen keyboard including words you added to its dictionary Language Sets the language to use on your phone Default Allows you to set the default keyboard to use when entering text LG Keyboard Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter text Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings Google voice typing Checkmark to select Google voice typi...

Page 84: ...r or not you are actively working in them Deactivating the Auto sync data option can save battery power and lower but not eliminate data usage Cloud Allows you to add a cloud account to quickly and easily use a cloud service Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug ins you installed on your phone NOTE Requires additional plug ins to become selectable One handed ...

Page 85: ... enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on Encrypt SD card storage Allows you to encrypt the SD card and make data unavailable to other devices Password typing visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter Phone administrators Allows you to view or deactivate phone administrators Unknown sources Allo...

Page 86: ...ing calls Snooze or stop alarm Checkmark to allow you to simply flip the device to snooze or stop the alarm Pause video Checkmark to allow you to simply flip the device to pause the currently playing video Help Displays a Help guide on how to use the Gestures features of your device Motion sensor calibration Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor QuickCircle case Th...

Page 87: ...tails The phone also displays which components and applications are using the most battery power Tap one of the items to see more detailed information Battery usage Displays battery usage Battery percentage on status bar Checkmark to display the battery level percentage on the Status Bar next to the Battery icon BATTERY SAVER Tap the Battery Saver switch to toggle it On or Off Tap Battery Saver to...

Page 88: ...ttings and application data when the applications are reinstalled onto your device LG Backup service Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data including user data such as pictures and videos Printing Allows you to print the content of certain screens s...

Page 89: ...ckup the applications in your device Update the software in your device Play multimedia contents of your PC from other device NOTE Some functions may not be available depending on the model NOTE You can use the Help menu from the application to find out how to use the LG PC Suite software Installing the LG PC Suite Software To download the LG PC Suite software please do the following 1 Go to www l...

Page 90: ...drivers Windows Media Player 10 or later NOTE LG United USB Driver The LG United USB driver is required to connect an LG device and PC It is installed automatically when you install the LG PC Suite software application For Mac OS With the LG PC Suite software you can Manage and play your media contents music movie pictures on your PC Send multimedia contents to your device Synchronizes data schedu...

Page 91: ...d LG PC Suite System Requirements for LG PC Suite software OS Mac OS X 10 6 8 or higher Memory 2GB RAM or higher Graphics card 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher and 32 bit color Hard disc Storage of 500 MB or higher Additional space may be required for data Required software LG United Mobile driver NOTE LG Integrated USB Driver The LG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device ...

Page 92: ...es that appear at each step before proceeding Please note that removing the USB cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone NOTE LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all phone models Software updates via Over the Air OTA for your LG...

Page 93: ...ication data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence may be lost in the process of updating your phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone s software LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data NOTE This feature depends on your network service provider region and country ...

Page 94: ...se of applications developed by providers other than LG LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting from edited registry settings or modified operating system software Any attempt to customize your operating system may cause the device or its applications to work incorrectly Software audio wallpaper images and other media supplied with your device are licensed for ...

Page 95: ...o play purchased DivX movies first register your device at vod divx com Find your registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX LLC and are used under license Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby...

Page 96: ...l adaptor Quick Start Guide Stereo headset USB cable NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider Accessories ...

Page 97: ...IM card is correctly inserted No network connection Dropped network Signal is weak or you are outside the carrier network Move toward a window or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM card is more than 6 12 months old If so change your SIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do no...

Page 98: ...der Calls not available Dialing error New network not authorized New SIM or USIM card inserted Check for new restrictions Pre paid charge limit reached Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2 Phone cannot be turned on On Off key pressed too briefly Press the On Off key for at least two seconds Battery is not charged Charge battery Check the charging indicator on the display ...

Page 99: ... and its connection to the phone No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories Number not allowed The Fixed dialing number function is on Check the Settings menu and turn the function off Impossible to receive send text messages photos Memory full Delete some messages from your phone Files do not open Unsupp...

Page 100: ...tion tape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem Try to perform a software update through the website ...

Page 101: ... to synchronize all email folders The Inbox is automatically synchronized You can view other folders by tapping the icon and selecting Folders to choose a folder Gmail Log In Do I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail Once you have logged into Gmail there is no need to log into Gmail again Google Account Is it possible to filter emails No the phone does not support email filtering...

Page 102: ...ble to synchronize my contacts from all my email accounts Only Gmail and MS Exchange server company email server contacts can be synchronized Wait and Pause Is it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers If you transferred a contact using the Wait Pause functions saved into the number you cannot use those features You must save each number again How to save with Wait and Pause...

Page 103: ...t up your pattern by drawing itthen drawing it a second time for confirmation Precautions to take when using the pattern lock It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set You can nolonger access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times You have five chances to enter your unlock pattern PIN or password If you have used all 5 opportunities you can try again after 30 secon...

Page 104: ...et Caution If you perform a factory reset all user applications and user data are deleted Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset Memory Will I know when my memory is full Yes you will receive a notification Language Support Is it possible to change my phone s language The phone has multilingual capabilities To change the language 1 From the Home screen tap ...

Page 105: ...ty on your phone is set to On However there is no notification when your phone switches from one to the other To know which data connection is being used view the mobile network or Wi Fi icon at the top of your screen Home screen Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen Yes Just touch and hold the icon until the trash can icon appears at the top and center of the screen Then wi...

Page 106: ...ct the song as a ringtone Alarm Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off No this is not supported Alarm If my ringer volume is set to Vibrate will I hear my alarm Your alarm is programmed to be audible even in these scenarios Display I tried to set the screen brightness to maximum but it still appears dark How can I make the screen brighter 1 From the Home screen tap a...

Page 107: ...may be operated in all European countries The 5150 5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor use only Wi Fi WLAN AT BE BG CH HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LI LV LT LU MT NO NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE GB IS ME RS TR MK ...

Page 108: ...General Inquiries LG Customer Information Centre UK 0344 847 5454 or 44 344 847 5454 IE 01 686 9454 or 353 1 686 9454 Make sure the number is correct before making a call ...

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