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MFL68264001 (1.0)

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Page 3: ...his document is subject to change without notice This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard Copyright 2014 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 owners Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Goo...

Page 4: ...20 Pinch to Zoom 20 Rotate the screen 20 KnockON 21 Home screen 22 Customizing the Home screen 23 Customizing app icons on the Home screen 23 Home screen clean view 25 Quick access 25 Returning to recently used applications 26 Notifications 26 Accessing notifications 26 Quick Settings on the Notifications Panel 27 To rearrange Quick Setting options on the Notification Panel 27 QSlide apps on the N...

Page 5: ...th Windows Media Player 41 Contacts 42 Searching for a contact 42 Adding a new contact 42 Favorite Contacts 42 Creating a group 43 Email 44 Managing an email account 44 Working with account folders 45 Composing and sending email 45 Receiving emails 45 Camera 46 Getting to know the viewfinder 46 Using the advanced settings 47 Taking a photo 48 Once you ve taken a photo 49 Viewing your saved photos ...

Page 6: ...ome 78 Viewing web pages 79 Opening a page 79 Searching the web by voice 79 Syncing with other devices 79 Adding and viewing bookmarks 79 Chrome Options menu 80 Settings 81 Access the Settings menu 81 WIRELESS NETWORKS 81 DEVICE 84 PERSONAL 88 SYSTEM 91 LG Backup 95 About backing up and restoring device data 95 LG Backup your tablet data 96 Scheduling automatic backups 96 Restoring tablet data 96 ...

Page 7: ...tibility issues resulting from edited registry settings being edited or operating system software being modified Any attempt to customize your operating system may cause the device or its applications to not work as they should Software audio wallpaper images and other media supplied with your device are licensed for limited use If you extract and use these materials for commercial or other purpos...

Page 8: ...in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license Notice Open Source Software To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other ope...

Page 9: ...ata such as applications to make more memory available To uninstall applications 1 Tap Apps tab Settings Apps 2 Once all of the applications appear select the application you want to uninstall 3 Tap Uninstall and OK to confirm 2 Before installing an open source application and operating system OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your...

Page 10: ...lock and select a desired screen lock from Swipe Face Unlock Pattern PIN and Password You can create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your screen lock Caution Create or sign into a Google account before setting a screen lock and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock WARNING Precautions to take when using a screen lock It is very important to remember...

Page 11: ...ou forget your PIN or Password you will need to perform a hard reset Caution If you perform a hard reset all user applications and user data will be deleted NOTE If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten your Pattern you will need to enter your Backup PIN 4 Using the Hard Reset Factory Reset If your tablet does not restore to its original condition use a Hard Reset Factory...

Page 12: ...t 5 Opening and switching applications Multi tasking is easy with Android you can keep more than one application running at the same time There is no need to quit an application before opening another one Use and switch between several open applications Android manages each application stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don t consume resources unnecessarily 1 Tou...

Page 13: ...nt apps list swipe the app preview to the left or right To clear all apps tap Clear all 6 When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the tablet does not respond when you try to operate it Press and hold the Power Lock Key for 8 seconds to restart your tablet If it still does not work please contact the service center ...

Page 14: ...ght Sensor Volume Keys Back Facing Camera Lens Speakers Front Facing Camera Lens Power Lock Key Earphone Jack microSD Card Slot Charger USB Port Microphone Infrared IR LED NOTE Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when recording a video or audio clip ...

Page 15: ...o lock unlock the screen Press and hold to turn the tablet on off restart it activate deactivate airplane mode and change the sound settings Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the media volumes Press and hold both keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo feature Charger USB Port Allows you to connect the tablet and the USB Cable for use with the charger adapter your PC or other compatible access...

Page 16: ...t off Charging your tablet A rechargeable Li ion battery is used to power your tablet A USB adapter which is included with your tablet is used to charge the battery Before using your tablet for the first time make sure the battery is fully charged NOTE Your device has an internal rechargeable battery For your safety do not remove the battery incorporated in the product Warning If the touch screen ...

Page 17: ...ou can extend your battery s life between charges by turning off features that you don t need to run constantly in the background You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power To extend the life of your battery Turn off radio communications that you aren t using such as Wi Fi Bluetooth or GPS Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout Turn off autom...

Page 18: ...n the top menu of the screen To monitor and control what uses the battery 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Settings About tablet Battery Battery use 2 The bottom of the screen displays battery usage time and also lists applications or services using battery power from greatest amount to least Inserting a microSD card Your device supports the use of microSD memory cards of up to 64 GB capacity Multi...

Page 19: ...let first you need to unmount it 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card 2 Open the microSD card tray and push the card in to release it 3 Gently pull the microSD card from the slot Warning Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first Otherwise it may damage the microSD card as well as your tablet and the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted ...

Page 20: ...screen If you do not use the tablet for a while the screen will be automatically turned off and locked This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power When you are not using the your tablet press the Power Lock Key to lock your tablet If there are any programs running when you lock your screen they may be still running in Lock mode It is recommended that you exit all programs befo...

Page 21: ...nger tap selects items links shortcuts and letters on the on screen keyboard Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs For example to open a contact s available options touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger ...

Page 22: ...p For example quickly double tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen You can also double tap to zoom in and out when viewing a picture and when using Maps Double tap a word to highlight it Double tap can also activate the KnockON feature to turn the touchscreen on or off Pinch to Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom...

Page 23: ...kly double tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on Quickly double tap the Status Bar an empty area on the Home screen or the Lock screen to turn the screen off NOTE You can disable this feature in the Display settings From the Home screen tap Apps Settings Display KnockON tap the KnockON checkbox ...

Page 24: ...evious screen Also closes pop up items such as menus dialog boxes and the on screen keyboard Application icons Tap an icon application widget folder etc to open and use it Quick Keys Provide easy one touch access to the functions used most often Home Key Returns to the Home screen or returns to your default Home screen canvas from any of the Home screen extension canvases Touch and hold it to disp...

Page 25: ... the desired location and lift your finger To remove an item from the Home screen Touch and hold the icon you want to remove drag it to and lift your finger TIP To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired location TIP You can add several app icons in a folder Drop one app icon over another one on a Hom...

Page 26: ...Then drop it on the screen The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application 2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size from the Theme icon tab Or touch the Photo icon tab to take a new picture or select a picture from the Gallery ...

Page 27: ... on the Home screen by pinching out Pinch in or tap the Back Key to see applications and widgets again Quick access To view the quick access items touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up The following options are available Voice Mate Google Now and QuickMemo ...

Page 28: ...ngoing events such as downloads From the Notifications Panel you can view your tablet s current status and pending notifications When a notification arrives its icon appears at the top of the screen Icons for pending notifications appear on the left and system icons showing things like Wi Fi or battery strength on the right Pending notifications System notifications Accessing notifications Swipe t...

Page 29: ...icon in the Quick Settings Bar to view the function s settings menu To rearrange Quick Setting options on the Notification Panel Open the Notifications Panel swipe the Quick Settings to the left and tap To rearrange items drag to the desired location To add more icons checkmark the desired functions QSlide apps on the Notifications Panel QSlide apps are displayed in a bar on the Notifications Pane...

Page 30: ...er applications in the background You can open up to two QSlide windows at a time Notification icons on the Status Bar The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones Icon Description Airplane mode Connected to a Wi Fi network Wired headset connected Bluetooth is on System warning Vibrate mode is on Silent mode is on Battery fully charged Battery is charging DLNA is on ...

Page 31: ...y playing Tablet is connected to PC via USB cable Battery saver mode is on Slide Aside is on Multiple Users Only one tablet owner ID can be created but multiple user IDs can be added so that others can log in and use the tablet independently Each user can configure their own tablet settings use their own storage space and have their own app update privileges ...

Page 32: ...Any user can accept updated app permissions on the behalf of all of the other users Alarms will sound at the set time no matter which user activated the alarm s Messages and scheduled calendar events will be sent to notify the specified user ID only Once a user starts printing a document using Mobile Print the print job will continue even if the user ID is changed Data transfer download multimedia...

Page 33: ... 3 Touch one of the colored icons at the bottom of the screen Choose from the owner ID or any other user IDs you created Slide Aside Slide Aside allows you to quickly switch between three open applications or tasks using a three finger gesture 1 While an application is open place three fingers on the screen and slide to the left The current screen is saved and the Home screen appears 2 To re open ...

Page 34: ...run NOTE You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show the applications panel Setting up Plug Pop 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Settings Accessory 2 Tap one of the desired Plug Pop features and select the apps you want to make available NOTE Drag to rearrange the order of the available apps 3 Tap to activate Plug Pop Capturing a Screenshot Press and hold the Volume Do...

Page 35: ...s or Just once 3 Adjust the blue box to the desired size and then tap OK The selected area is saved to the Capture plus folder in the Gallery Entering Text You can enter text using the on screen keyboard The on screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text To manually display the keyboard simply touch a text field where you want to enter text Using the keypad ente...

Page 36: ...racters The on screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters e g á For example touch and hold the desired key for example the a key After the desired character appears slide your finger over it and lift it off to enter it NOTE A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available ...

Page 37: ...Existing enter your email address and password then touch Otherwise touch New and enter the necessary information to create a new Google Account Once you have set up your Google account on your tablet your tablet automatically synchronizes with your Google account on the Web Your contacts Gmail messages Calendar events and other information from these applications and services on the Web are synch...

Page 38: ... your battery Turning Wi Fi on and connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap to turn Wi Fi on and start scanning for available Wi Fi networks 3 Tap Search to see a list of active and in range Wi Fi networks Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon 4 Touch a network to connect to it If the network is secured you are prompted to enter a password...

Page 39: ...evice You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab Settings Bluetooth 2 Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn it on 3 Tap the check box next to your tablet s name to make your tablet visible to other Bluetooth devices NOTE To select the length of time that your device will be visible tap the Menu Key Visibility timeout 4 A list of avail...

Page 40: ...e Menu Key Share 2 Tap Bluetooth to share via Bluetooth NOTE The method for selecting an option may vary by data type 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth enabled device Receive data using the Bluetooth feature 1 Refer to the Bluetooth device s user guide to send a file to your tablet Both devices must be paired and Bluetooth must be on 2 Pair the devices and tap Accept when you receive a Blueto...

Page 41: ...ice of Bluetooth and SmartShare Beam supported SmartShare Beam This allows to transfer the content feature fast via Wi Fi Direct Play Beam Enjoying the content from Nearby devices You can enjoy the content from nearby devices i e PC NAS Mobile in the Gallery Music Videos apps Connecting devices Connect your device and other devices supported by DLNA in the same Wi Fi network Searching other device...

Page 42: ... the cloud settings to select the app to use the cloud PC connections with a USB cable You can connect your tablet to your PC to charge it transfer items to the PC from the tablet and vice versa Transferring music photos and videos using the USB mass storage mode 1 Connect your tablet to a PC using a USB cable 2 If you haven t installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC you will need to ma...

Page 43: ...ct the Windows Media Player option to synchronize music files 4 Edit or enter your device s name in the pop up window if necessary 5 Select and drag music files to the sync list 6 Start synchronization The following requirements must be satisfied to synchronize with Windows Media Player Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Player 1...

Page 44: ...letter Adding a new contact 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts 2 Tap the Select the desired account if applicable 3 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap Choose from Take photo to take a picture using the camera or Select from Gallery Then browse for an image and select it 4 Tap to enter more specific name information 5 Enter the details about your contact 6 Tap Save Favorite Contac...

Page 45: ...ar to the right of the contact s name The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites Creating a group 1 From the Home screen tap Contacts to open your contacts 2 Touch the Groups tab then touch 3 Enter a name for the new group Tap Add members to add contact entries to your new group Tap the ACCOUNT field to change the account s you want to save the new group to 4 Touch Save to ...

Page 46: ...t you can switch among accounts To add another email account Open the Email application and tap the Menu Key Settings To switch between accounts If you ve added more than one account you can easily switch between them From any email folder tap the current account at the top of the screen then tap the account you want to access To change an email account s settings Open the Email application and ta...

Page 47: ...from your Contacts Separate multiple addresses using semicolons 3 Tap Attach to attach files if required 4 Enter the subject and your message 5 Tap Send to send the message If you aren t connected to a network for example if you re working in airplane mode the messages that you send will be stored in your Outbox folder until you connect to a network again If it contains any pending messages the Ou...

Page 48: ...e how the picture will be taken Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu See Using the advanced settings on the following page Video mode Tap or slide to toggle between Camera mode and Video mode Capture Takes a picture Gallery Touch to view the last photo you captured This enables you to access your Gallery and view saved photos while in camera mode NOTE Please ensure the camera lens is...

Page 49: ...amera s light sensor The higher the ISO the more sensitive the camera This is useful in darker conditions when you cannot use the flash Improves color quality in various lighting conditions Applies artistic effects to your pictures Sets a delay after the capture button is pressed This is ideal if you want to be in the photo Activate this to use your tablet s location based services Take pictures w...

Page 50: ...nd timer Check these before you take your next photo The Settings menu is superimposed over the viewfinder so when you change photo color or quality elements you will see a preview of the changed image behind the Settings menu Taking a photo 1 Open the Camera application 2 Point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph 3 A focus box will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen You...

Page 51: ...with your social networking community Touch the Menu Key to open the following options Set image as Touch to use the photo as a Contact photo Home screen wallpaper Lock screen wallpaper or Wallpaper Move Touch to move the photo to another album Copy Touch to copy the selected photo and save it to another album Copy to Clip Tray Touch to copy the photo and store in the Clip Tray Rename Touch to edi...

Page 52: ... photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode Just tap the image preview in the bottom of the screen and your Gallery will be displayed 1 Choose the app to use to view and or edit your photos Tap Gallery or Photos 2 Tap Always or Just once To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out double tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers clo...

Page 53: ... Record Mode Allows you to choose a record mode to define how the video will be recorded Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu See Using the advanced settings on the following page Camera mode Touch and slide up this icon to switch to camera mode Record Touch to start recording a video Gallery Touch to view the last video you recorded This enables you to access your Gallery and view y...

Page 54: ...ding Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video Prevents shaking while recording to get high video quality Improves color quality in various lighting conditions Choose a color tone to use for your new view Activate this to use your tablet s location based services Set to use the Volume Key for recording video or zooming This sets the location where you want to save your videos ...

Page 55: ... timer showing the length of the video will appear 6 Touch on the screen to stop recording TIP Tap to pause the recording Tap to take a screen shot while recording a video After recording a video Tap the image preview at the bottom of the screen to view the last video you recorded Touch to share your video using the SmartShare function Touch to record another video immediately Touch to send your v...

Page 56: ...with your most recent recorded video displayed Swipe to the left to scroll to your other videos 3 Tap the Play icon on a video to play it automatically NOTE You can view your videos in the Gallery Photos and Videos apps NOTE Do not to press too hard the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light but firm touch Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while...

Page 57: ...les may not play properly depending on how they are encoded If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Viewing pictures Launching the Gallery displays your available folders When another application such as Email saves a picture the Downloads folder is automatically created to contain the picture Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Sc...

Page 58: ... or Just once and the video begins playback NOTE When using the Videos app to play a video slide the left side of the screen up and down to adjust the screen brightness Slide the right side of the screen up and down to adjust the volume When using the Videos app to play a video slide the screen left or right to rewind or fast forward Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods In a...

Page 59: ... the Back Key to stop playing the slideshow Videos Your tablet has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos Playing a video 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab Videos 2 Select the video you want to play Touch to pause video playback Touch to resume video playback Touch and hold to fast forward in 3 second increments Tap once to fast forward 10 seconds Touch and hold to re...

Page 60: ...e list to access the following options Share Delete Trim and Details TIP While watching a video slide up and down along the left side of the screen to adjust the screen brightness Slide up and down along the right side of the screen to adjust the volume Music Your tablet has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks To access the music player from the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab...

Page 61: ...me playback Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist Touch and hold to fast forward 3 seconds Touch to go back to the beginning of the song Touch twice to return to the previous song Touch and hold to rewind 3 seconds Touch to set the audio effect To change the volume while listening to music press the Volume Keys on the right side of the tablet Touch and hold any song in th...

Page 62: ...opyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws Therefore it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music In some countries national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material Before downloading or copying the file check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material ...

Page 63: ...QPair and tap Get started Start on your tablet first and then run the same steps on your phone TIP QPair may not be pre installed on the phone Go to Google Play Store and search for QPair and install it NOTE QPair works with phones running Android 4 1 or later Some features may be limited depending on your phone model 2 Bluetooth connection will be turned on automatically Tools ...

Page 64: ...cessibility QPair social network notifications This option allows you to be notified of social networking notifications on your tablet QuickMemo transfer Saves your current QuickMemo in the tablet s Gallery and then syncs the tablet s Gallery with the Gallery on your phone Recent app sticker When the paired device s screen is unlocked a sticker will display the last app used on the other device if...

Page 65: ...djust the transparency level Drag the QSlide title bar to move it to another position on the screen OR Tap to run QSlide Tap to exit the QSlide and return to full window Tap to adjust transparency Tap to end the QSlide Tap to adjust the size NOTE The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time QSlide only supports the following applications Videos Internet Memo Calendar Calculat...

Page 66: ...th family and friends with QuickMemo Creating a QuickMemo 1 To access the QuickMemo feature slide the Status Bar downwards and touch OR Press both of the Volume Keys at the same time for one second 2 Select the desired menu option from the toolbar and create a memo 3 Tap to save the memo To exit QuickMemo at any time tap the Back Key ...

Page 67: ...e the tablet simultaneously Allows you to choose the type of background you want to use Allows you to undo and redo previous actions Selects the pen type and color and the cropping tool Erases edits you ve made to the memo Touch to send your memo to others or share it via social networking services Saves the memo in the Notebook or Gallery Viewing the saved QuickMemo From the Home screen tap Apps ...

Page 68: ...et up your QuickRemote s 1 From the Home screen tap the Apps Apps tab QuickRemote You can also perform the initial set up of your QuickRemote from the Notifications Panel Swipe the Status Bar downward tap the QuickRemote icon then tap ADD REMOTE 2 Touch to select a room type and touch to add the device 3 Select the type and brand of device then follow the on screen instructions to configure the de...

Page 69: ... its type name on the QuickRemote bar along the left side of the screen 3 Tap the buttons on the displayed remote NOTE When adding the TV remote control QuickRemote can use the INPUT button to configure appropriate remote control When configuring the INPUT button the TV input source can be changed To reset the TV input source tap the INPUT button on QuickRemote several times depending on the numbe...

Page 70: ...tion of a written sentence Translation of a paragraph Accesses the QuickTranslator settings You can set the home and destination languages here 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab QuickTranslator 2 Tap the translation format Choose from Word Line or Block 3 Tap the Settings icon and set the home and destination languages 4 Hold the tablet toward the subject you want to translate for a few sec...

Page 71: ...or searching the web When you access Voice Mate for the first time it displays help information to assist you in learning how to use this function To open the Voice Mate application From the Home screen tap the Apps Voice Mate Using the Voice Mate application 1 Open the Voice Mate application 2 Tap the Speak icon to turn it on Say what you want it to do for you If you say Wake me up at 6 AM Voice ...

Page 72: ...is not the same as the default language setting on your tablet some commands such as launching apps may not work When entering text you can only use letters or numbers Voice Mate recognizes your speech better when you speak slowly You can view examples of various commands by swiping the Voice Mate main screen to the left Alarm Setting your alarm 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab Alarm Clock...

Page 73: ...llowed by NOTE For more complex calculations touch the Menu Key select the Scientific calculator then choose the desired function To view the calculation history tap Menu Key Calculation history Calendar Adding an event to your calendar 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab Calendar 2 Tap the drop down menu at the top left corner to change the calendar view Day Week Month Year Agenda 3 Tap the ...

Page 74: ...n the calendar to quickly save a calendar event on that date Simply enter the event name and time then tap Save You can tap Details and enter more information or update the event with additional details later Tasks The Tasks app can be synchronized with your MS Exchange account You can create and manage your tasks using your tablet or from MS Outlook or MS Office Outlook Web Access 1 From the Home...

Page 75: ...ng a sound or voice 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab Voice Recorder 2 Touch to begin recording 3 Touch to end the recording 4 Touch to listen to the recording NOTE Touch to access your list of recordings You can listen to the saved recordings The available recording time may differ from actual recording time Sending the voice recording 1 Once you have finished recording you can send the au...

Page 76: ...onal mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents including Word Excel and PowerPoint files anywhere or anytime using their mobile devices To create a new document 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab POLARIS Office 5 2 Register your email address on the Registration page NOTE You can tap Skip to ignore the registration information 3 Tap to start a...

Page 77: ...e documents and Adobe PDF right on their mobile devices 1 Open POLARIS Office 5 and search for a document 2 Touch the document that you want to view or edit When viewing documents using POLARIS Office 5 the objects and layout remain the same as in the original documents 3 To edit the document tap Google Use the Google app to stay connected with people via Google s social network service From the H...

Page 78: ...ested keywords that appear NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Downloads Use the Downloads app to see what files have been downloaded From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab Downloads Box The Box app makes you easy to access and edit your files share content and stay connected with your files from anywhere on any device To open the Box application ...

Page 79: ... to go forward one page to the page you connected to after the current one This is the opposite of what happens when you touch the Back Key which takes you to the previous page Tap to go to the Home page Tap to add a new tab Tap to access your bookmarks Tap to run QSlide Tap to close the current tab Tap to refresh or stop the current page Opening a page To open a new page tap at the top of the bro...

Page 80: ...tory tab to open a web page from the list of recently visited web pages To clear the history tap the Menu Key Clear all history Using QSlide Use this feature to access the Internet without closing the current application While viewing content on the browser tap You can then browse other information on your tablet To view the browser in full screen tap Chrome Use Chrome to search for information an...

Page 81: ...the suggested keywords that appear NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when you are logged in with the same Google account To view open tabs on other devices tap the Menu Key Other devices You must be signed in to the same Google account on all devices Select ...

Page 82: ...wsing data web pages you ve visited Share Allows you to share the web page Print Tap to print the web page Choose to automatically find a printer on your network or manually enter one to use Find in page Allows you to search for text on the current web page Request desktop site Checkmark to access the desktop site when you view web pages on your tablet Settings Allows you to change the settings sp...

Page 83: ...ilable Wi Fi networks A list of all available Wi Fi networks will be displayed Tap one to connect to it NOTE Tap Search to scan for available Wi Fi networks Tap the Menu Key in the Wi Fi menu to access the following options WPS Push Button Allows you to connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS button WPS Pin Entry Allows you to connect to a secured Wi Fi network with a WPS PIN Add network All...

Page 84: ...anced Wi Fi MAC address Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off to use Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth on allows you to pair and connect to other Bluetooth devices Tap the Menu Key in the Bluetooth menu to access the following options Edit tablet name Changes your tablet name for easy identification when pairing and connecting Enter your new tablet name then tap Save Visibility timeout...

Page 85: ... that the tablet and computer are connected to the same network Then enter the web addresses shown on your tablet into the address bar of the browser on your computer Miracast Allows you to wirelessly mirror your tablet screen and sound onto a Miracast dongle or TV SmartShare Beam Allows you to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from LG phones or tablets Media server Allows to share me...

Page 86: ... Allows you to set your tablet to play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen Vibrate on touch Allows you to set the vibration feedback when the tablet screen is touched Display Home screen Theme Sets the screen theme for your device Wallpaper Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen Screen swipe effect Sets the effect when you swipe to change screens Allow Home screen looping Checkmar...

Page 87: ...ange the shortcuts on the Swipe Lock screen Contact info for lost phone Checkmark to set contact info to be displayed on the Lock screen in case the tablet is lost Tap to enter the text you want displayed as the contact info Portrait view only Checkmark to always display the Lock screen in portrait view Lock timer Sets the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has t...

Page 88: ...hen the tablet is sleeping while docked and or charging Choose from Clock Colors Google Photos Photo Frame and Photo Table NOTE Charging might be slow while the screen saver is on Font type Change the type of display font Font size Change the size of the display font Smart screen Keeps the screen on when the device detects your eyes looking at the screen Smart video Checkmark to pause the video wh...

Page 89: ...card on your computer Erase SD card Permanently erases everything on the microSD card and prepares it for use with your tablet Battery BATTERY INFORMATION See how much battery power is used for device activities The battery level displays in a percentage The remaining time of use is also displayed Battery percentage on status bar Displays the battery percentage on the Status Bar Battery saver Mana...

Page 90: ...detailed information for DOWNLOADED RUNNING and ALL applications Tap an entry to view more information tap Force stop or Stop then OK to stop it from running Slide Aside Slide Aside allows you to quickly switch between three open applications or tasks using a three finger gesture Refer to page 31 for more information PERSONAL Accounts sync Permits applications to synchronize data in the background...

Page 91: ... sensors only Use GPS to pinpoint your location RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS Displays apps that have recently requested your location information LOCATION SERVICES Google Location Reporting Allows you to view your Google location settings Security Encrypt tablet Allows you to encrypt data on the tablet for security You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you po...

Page 92: ...t on your tablet and to configure the on screen keyboard including words you ve added to its dictionary Backup reset Back up my data Set to backup your settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set the account to which you want to backup data to Automatic restore Set to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device LG Backup...

Page 93: ...een to turn it on Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen to adjust the TalkBack settings On Screen Phone Allows you to turn the On Screen Phone feature on and off Large text Checkmark to increase the size of the text Invert colors Checkmark to invert the colors of the screen and content Color adjustment Sets to view the screen with greater color contrast Tap the switch to turn it on Then tap the...

Page 94: ... allow the device to rotate the screen depending on the device orientation portrait or landscape Read passwords Checkmark to have verbal confirmation when inputting passwords Accessibility settings shortcut Sets quick easy access to selected features when you triple tap Home Key Text to speech output Sets the text to speech preferred engine and speech rate setting Also plays a short demonstration ...

Page 95: ...ets the Plug Pop feature for earphones Checkmark each desired option to automatically display that app on the app panel Drag to change the icon location Dock Plug Pop Sets the Plug Pop features for Dock Checkmark each desired option to automatically display that app on the app panel Drag to change the icon location Printing Allows you to print the content of certain screens such as web pages displ...

Page 96: ...formation Allows you to view the model number IP address up time CSN Wi Fi MAC address and Bluetooth address Software information Allows you to view Android version kernel version build number and software version Legal information Allows you to view open source licenses and Google legal information ...

Page 97: ... when you buy the new LG smartphones and tablets you can backup the current device data to your new device If you have the LG Backup application preloaded on your smartphones and tablets you can backup and restore most of your data including downloaded and pre installed applications bookmarks calendar entries contacts home screen settings and system settings You may also Perform a manual LG Backup...

Page 98: ...backups You can also program automatic backups for the data on your tablet according to your schedule setting To do this complete the following steps 1 From the Home screen tap Apps Apps tab LG Backup Scheduled backup 2 Tap Backup items and select the check box next to the item you want to backup 3 Tap Backup location and select Internal storage or SD card 4 Set the backup time and scheduled backu...

Page 99: ...ten with the content of your backup 4 If the backup file is encrypted type the password that you created to encrypt it 5 When all selected files have been restored the tablet will automatically be restart NOTE You can set the lock option when creating a backup to encrypt your backup files for extra protection On the LG Backup main screen touch the Menu Key Set password and enter a password and hin...

Page 100: ...SB cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your tablet LG tablet software update via Over the Air OTA This feature allows you to update the firmware of your tablet to the newer version conveniently via OTA without connecting the USB data cable This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device First you can check the sof...

Page 101: ... NOTE Your personal data including information about your Google account and any other accounts your system application data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence might be lost in the process of updating your device s software Therefore LG recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your tablet s software LG does not take responsibility for any loss of pe...

Page 102: ... use with the your tablet Items described below may be optional Travel adaptor USB cable Quick Start Guide NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories Failure to do this may void your warranty Accessories may vary in different regions Accessories ...

Page 103: ...tration required Contact your service provider Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure tablet is charging at a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the tablet No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories Impo...

Page 104: ...es Possible corrective measures Files do not open Unsupported file format Check the supported file formats No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode ...

Page 105: ...tery replacement For your safety do not remove the battery incorporated in the product If you need to replace the battery take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance Li Ion Battery is a hazardous component which can cause injury Battery replacement by non qualified professional can cause damage to your device Do not disassemble or open crush bend or defo...

Page 106: ... unqualified battery may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Avoid dropping the tablet If the tablet is dropped especially on a hard surface and the user suspects damage take it to a service center for inspection Improper battery use may result in a fire explosion or other hazard For those host devices tha...

Page 107: ...cted If not it may cause excessive heat or fire If you put your tablet in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the tablet power plug pin metallic articles such as a coin paperclip or pen may short circuit the tablet Short circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion Always cover the receptacle when not in use Recharge the battery after long periods of non use...

Page 108: ...ardians are responsible for supervising and teaching them about the safe handling of device and how to use batteries according to the manual with care If liquid from the battery in the device rubs against skin or clothing wash with fresh water It may cause the skin inflammation Do not user the battery and take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance Be ca...

Page 109: ...with the use of an oven microwave or dryer because this may damage the mobile device and could cause a fire or explosion Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Use your tablet in temperatures between 0 ºC 32 F and 40 ºC 104 F if possible Exposi...

Page 110: ...t boards Paint Do not paint the mobile device Paint can clog the device s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation General Notice Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card phone card bank book or subway ticket near your device The magnetism of the device may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip When the tablet is not used for a long pe...

Page 111: ...act in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns Therefore use care when handling your device during or immediately after operation Use accessories such as earphones and headsets with caution Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily Part 15 19 statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject ...

Page 112: ...aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING Read this ...

Page 113: ...requency energy during use The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless devices Are wireless devices safe Scientific research on the subject of wireless devices and radio frequency RF energy has been conducted worldwide for many years and continues In the United States the Food and Drug Administration FDA and the Federal Communications ...

Page 114: ... U S Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless devices in the United States Before a wireless device model is available for sale to the public it must be tested by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate or SAR SAR is...

Page 115: ...tp www ctia org consumer_info index cfm AID 10371 You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your device Can I minimize my RF exposure If you are concerned about RF there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposure You can of course reduce your talk time You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF as the exposure level drops off dramatically ...

Page 116: ...independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a device causes brain tumors or other ill effects The UK s recommendation to limit device use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists A copy of the UK s leaflet is available at http www dh gov uk search mobile or you can write to NRPB Chilton Didcot Oxon OX11 ORQ United...

Page 117: ...ndependent Expert Group on Mobile Devices http www iegmp org uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone 613 991 6990 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone 011 41 22 791 21 11 http www who int mediacentre factshe...

Page 118: ...rations to reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobile Satellite Services MSS in the US Wi Fi Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in 802 11a n mode 5 15 5 25 GHz band are optimized for indoor use only If your Wi Fi network is capable of operating in this mode please restrict your Wi Fi use indoors to not violate federal regulations to protect Mobile Satellite...

Page 119: ...reless mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR lev...

Page 120: ...Association CTIA website at http www ctia org In the United States and Canada the SAR limit for mobile device used by the public is 1 6 watts kg W kg averaged over one gram of tissue The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Prolonged exposure to loud s...

Page 121: ...isy environment use noise cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is required before your hearing could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound norm...

Page 122: ... 35 NIOSH 1 800 356 4674 Internet http www cdc gov niosh topics noise default html TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld devices Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable device is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When ON it receives and sends out Radio Frequency RF signals In August 1996 the Federal Com...

Page 123: ...1 The design of your device complies with the FCC guidelines and those standards Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the device and may violate FCC regulations Tips on Efficient Operation For your device to operate most efficiently Don t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the tablet is in use Contac...

Page 124: ...ence Should turn the tablet OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless device may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your service provider or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device cons...

Page 125: ...sting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your device OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always ma...

Page 126: ...ange while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in idle mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but su...

Page 127: ...possible effects of tablet use on human health The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Occupational Safety and Health A...

Page 128: ...ith the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the device is located at greater distances from the user the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source 4 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suf...

Page 129: ...What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from tablets poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using tablets would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting ...

Page 130: ...ooperative Research And Development Agreement CRADA to do research on wireless device safety The FDA provides the scientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless device users The CRAD...

Page 131: ...ing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency RF energy exposure from tablets and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers The standard Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial Peak Specific Absorption Rate SAR in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices Experimental Techniques sets forth the first consistent te...

Page 132: ...ific data does not demonstrate that tablets are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from tablet use 10 What about children using tablets The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of tablets including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Ra...

Page 133: ... in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless communications device EMI The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless devices and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance r...

Page 134: ...ogram http www fcc gov oet rfsafety International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de World Health Organization WHO International EMF Project http www who int emf National Radiological Protection Board UK http www hpa org uk radiation Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive and always obey them Also if using ...

Page 135: ...ons and improvements Update your tablet without a PC Select Update Center Software Update Check now for update Update your tablet by connecting it to your PC For more information about using this function please visit http www lg com common index jsp and select the country and language ...

Page 136: ...bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty 2 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner 2 Defects or damages from abnormal use abnormal conditio...

Page 137: ...E DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAM AGES DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO TH...

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