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Page 1: ...ENGLISH MFL69479301 1 0 www lg com USER GUIDE LG K520 ...

Page 2: ...der Modifying the device s operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss Such actions will violate your LG licence agreement and void your warranty Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region service provider software version or OS version and are subject to change without prior ...

Page 3: ...Instructional notices WARNING Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties CAUTION Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the device NOTE Notices or additional information ...

Page 4: ... efficient use 02 Basic Functions 24 Product components and accessories 25 Parts overview 27 Turning on or off the power 28 Installing the SIM card and battery 31 Charging the battery 32 Optimizing battery life 33 Inserting the memory card 34 Touch screen 37 Home screen 43 Screen lock 48 Device encryption 49 SD card encryption 50 Taking screenshots 51 Entering text Table of contents ...

Page 5: ...ice Recorder 76 Downloads 76 FM Radio 77 DAB 77 Clock 79 Music 80 E mail 81 Contacts 83 Calendar 84 Evernote 84 Cell Broadcast 85 LG Backup 85 Recently uninstalled apps 86 Google apps 04 Phone Settings 89 Settings 89 Networks 100 Sound notification 101 Display 102 General 05 Appendix 112 Phone software update 114 FAQ 117 Anti Theft Guide 118 More information ...

Page 6: ...ly with applicable 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 or SAR Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phon...

Page 7: ...anty applying to the phone and may be dangerous Some contents and illustrations may differ from your device without prior notice Do not disassemble this unit Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required Repairs under warranty at LG s discretion may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned provided that they have functionality equal to that ...

Page 8: ...sarily Do not use touch or attempt to remove or fix broken chipped or cracked glass Damage to the glass display due to abuse or misuse is not covered under the warranty Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation Extremely prolonged direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns Therefore use care when handling ...

Page 9: ... or even explosion Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive Do not use a hand held phone while driving Give full attention to driving Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment When your veh...

Page 10: ...sive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If the glass breaks do not touch or attempt to remove it Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service provider Blasting...

Page 11: ...re You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging Unlike other battery systems there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery s performance Use only LG batteries and chargers LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery Keep the metal contacts of the battery clean Replace the battery when it no longer prov...

Page 12: ...ectronics service point or dealer for assistance Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Actual battery life will depend on network configuration product settings usage patterns battery and environmental conditions Make sure that no sharp edged items such as animal s teeth or nails come into contact with t...

Page 13: ...Custom designed Features 01 ...

Page 14: ...ecord a video 2 On the photo or video screen tap and hold the preview icon then drag over the Quick Share icon Alternatively drag the Quick Share icon from the preview screen and select an app to share the photo The app displayed by the Quick Share icon may vary depending on the type and frequency of access of the app installed on the device ...

Page 15: ...Custom designed Features 14 Mini view To shrink the screen for use with one hand swipe left or right across the Back Home and Overview buttons Close the Mini view Adjust the size of the Mini view ...

Page 16: ...he full screen or tap an email image attachment Using the Dual window 1 Tap Dual window While viewing an app you can tap the Dual window to automatically set that app in the top window then select the second app 2 Tap the app icon you want to use The first app you tap opens in a window at the top of the screen The second app opens in the bottom window 3 Tap a window to select and use it A blue box...

Page 17: ...pported by the conventional notepad Creating a note 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 Tap to create a note Save a note Undo the last action Redo the last action you undid Enter a note by using the keypad Write notes by hand Erase handwritten notes Edit or erase parts of a handwritten note Access additional options including sharing and locking notes changing the notepad style and inserting content 3 Tap to save t...

Page 18: ... QuickMemo or Gallery To save notes in the same location all the time select the Use as default app checkbox and select an app Managing folders You can group notes by the note type 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 At the top of the screen tap and select a menu item All memos View notes saved in QuickMemo My memos View notes created by QuickMemo Capture View notes created by Trash View deleted notes New category ...

Page 19: ...ator or calendar when a video is playing When an app is running tap QSlide This feature may not be supported by some apps Turn off the QSlide mode to switch to full screen mode Adjust the opacity of the QSlide window If the QSlide window is transparent it will not respond to touch inputs Close the QSlide window Adjust the size of the QSlide window ...

Page 20: ...en Pen Pop options Hide display the Pen Pop options Open the Pop Memo to write a memo Open the Capture and use the current screen image in a memo Open the Pop Scanner to capture a photo with the camera and use it in a memo Open the QuickMemo and view current memos Add a shortcut to the app of your choice You can change the personalized shortcut by touching and holding icon in the Pen Pop options ...

Page 21: ...y For Chromecast Google Play services should be up to date Sending or receiving files You can quickly send and receive files between LG phones and tablets 1 To receive files drag down status bar and turn on File sharing For devices that do not support File sharing turn on SmartShare Beam in Settings Networks Share connect 2 You can send files faster when both devices are connected to the same Wi F...

Page 22: ...by devices that support SmartShare Beam The file is sent to the device Using nearby devices You can play music and other functions saved on a connected device from your device 1 From the Gallery or Music app select Nearby devices 2 Select a device from the device list If the desired device is not seen on the device list check that DLNA is turned on then tap Search nearby devices 3 Play content sav...

Page 23: ...ound or vibrate notifications for the selected apps When Priority only is turned off alarms always go off Total silence Disable both the sound and vibration Ringtone ID You can set the device to play an automatically created ringtone for an incoming call from a selected contact 1 Tap Settings Sound notification Ringtone ID and then swipe to activate it 2 Select a contact The default ringtone plays...

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Page 25: ...y other manufacturers may not be covered by LG s repair service If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional basic items contact the LG Customer Support Centre To purchase optional items contact the LG Customer Support Centre for available dealers and then purchase online Some items in the product box are subject to change w...

Page 26: ...ts overview Front Camera Lens Notification LED Proximity Ambient Light Sensor Earpiece Microphone Charger USB Port Headset Jack Power Lock Key Stylus Pen NFC Touch Point Speaker Rear Camera Lens Microphone Volume Keys Flash ...

Page 27: ...nalyses the ambinent light intensity when the auto brightness control mode is turned on Volume keys Adjust the volume for ringtones calls or notifications Gently press a volume key to take a photo To take continuous shots of photos press and hold the volume key Press the volume down key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned off Press the volume up key twice to launch C...

Page 28: ...rly Turning on or off the power Turning on the power When the power is turned off press and hold the Power Lock key When the device is turned on for the first time initial configuration takes place The first booting time for the smart phone may be longer than usual Turning off the power Press and hold the Power Lock key then select Power off Power control options Tap and hold the Power Lock key th...

Page 29: ...a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a LG Service Centre to remove the memory card Only the Nano SIM cards work with the device 1 To remove the back cover hold the device firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure ...

Page 30: ...Basic Functions 29 2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown in the figure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward 3 Insert the battery ...

Page 31: ...Basic Functions 30 4 To replace the cover onto the device align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place ...

Page 32: ...e USB cable Use only LG approved chargers batteries and cables If you use unapproved chargers batteries or cables it may cause battery charging delay Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the warranty The charger connector is located at the bottom of the device Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet Do not open the back cover while your ...

Page 33: ...ttery power Extending your device battery life Turn off radio communications when you are not using If you are not using Wi Fi Bluetooth or GPS turn them off Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contacts and other applications Some applications you download may consume battery power While using downloaded applications check the bat...

Page 34: ...your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device If you use an incompatible card it may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it If you write and erase data too frequently it will shorten the lifespan of memory cards 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 35: ...an familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option Tapping and holding Tap and hold for several seconds to run a hidden function ...

Page 36: ... in or out on a picture or map Swiping Tap and hold an item such as an app or widget then swipe it to another location You can use this gesture to move an item Flicking Gently tap and hold on the screen then flick left or right to quickly move to another panel ...

Page 37: ...irect sunlight the screen may not be visible depending on your position Use the device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books Do not press the screen with excessive force Gently tap with your fingertip on the option you want Touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a glove on or by using the tip of your fin...

Page 38: ...ctly from the Home screen without needing to open the app screens Drag the Home screen left or right Available apps appear User installed apps as well as default apps can be run from the list of apps Home screen layout You can add frequently used apps widgets and folders to the Home screen This simplifies the steps used to access them Status bar Folder Home touch buttons Widget Page icon Dock area...

Page 39: ... from any Home screen canvas Home touch buttons Return to the previous screen Close the keypad or pop up windows Tap to go to the Home screen To launch Google tap and hold View a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list Use the Clear all option to delete all recently used apps In some apps tapping and holding the button will access additional options Editing Home touch buttons You ca...

Page 40: ...ansmitted over network Alarm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Battery level Flight mode is on Missed calls Wi Fi is on Mute mode is on GPS is on Hotspot is on No SIM card NFC is on Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all depending on the device s status Refer to the icons according to the actual environment in which you are using...

Page 41: ...u want If you tap and hold the icon the settings screen for the corresponding function appears View quick access icons Permit receipt of files from nearby devices View notifications Access the Settings app Delete notifications Adjust the brightness Notification panel settings You can select items to display on the notification panel Tap on the notification panel To rearrange quick access icons tap...

Page 42: ...reen canvases tap and hold on a canvas then drag it to another location To add widgets to the Home screen tap Widgets and drag a widget to the Home screen To change the Home screen background theme tap Home screen settings and select a Theme To change Home screen settings tap Home screen settings and customise options See Home screen settings for details Viewing the background theme You can view o...

Page 43: ...he Home screen Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it over another app A new folder is created and the app is added to the folder Editing folders On the Home screen tap a folder and then run the desired function To edit the folder name and colour tap the folder name input field To remove an app from the folder tap and hold the app an...

Page 44: ...der for the Home screen Grid Change the app arrangement mode for the Home screen Hide apps You can select apps to hide Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device s screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power Lock key This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time If you press the Power Lock key when a screen lock is not set the Home screen appears imm...

Page 45: ...creen PIN Enter a numeric password to unlock the screen Password Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the screen To set screen lock using a pattern first create a Google account or backup PIN If you enter an incorrect pattern more than a specified number of times consecutively unlock by using your backup PIN or Google account If screen lock is set using a Knock code Pattern PIN or Password and...

Page 46: ... when the screen lock method is set to swipe Wallpaper Change the lock screen background theme Shortcuts Add an app shortcut and directly access the app from the lock screen by dragging the app outside the large circle This option appears if the screen lock method is set to swipe Contact info for lost phone Display emergency contact information on the lock screen Lock timer Set the amount of time ...

Page 47: ...y the user When tapping the screen use your fingertip Do not use a fingernail To use the KnockON feature make sure that the proximity light sensor is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance Turning on the screen Double tap the middle of the screen Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the recognition rate Turning off the screen Double tap the status bar an empty area...

Page 48: ...ount Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen Creating a Knock Code 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code 2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and tap NEXT 3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification then tap CONFIRM 4 Set a backup PIN to use when the Knock Code is forgotten Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code U...

Page 49: ...obile phone lock on the lock screen to increase your device s protection level If mobile phone lock is turned on and an incorrect password is entered more than a specified number of times the device will automatically initialise If you forget your decryption password initialise the device Initialisation will delete all data saved before initialisation Stopping encryption before it is complete may ...

Page 50: ...all files except for media files such as music photos and videos To encrypt the SD card make sure that screen lock is set using a PIN or password Once SD card encryption starts some functions are restricted to access If you turn off the power while encryption is underway the encryption process will fail and some data may be damaged Encrypted files are accessible only from the device where the file...

Page 51: ... least two seconds Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder under Gallery Via Capture On the screen where you want to take a screenshot drag the status bar downwards then tap Capture When the screen is turned off or locked you can access Capture by pressing the volume up key twice First tap Settings General and then turn on Shortcut key See Writing notes on a screenshot for details ...

Page 52: ...eyboard You can use Smart keyboard to enter and edit text With Smart keyboard you can view text as you type without bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing ...

Page 53: ... can move the cursor to the exact position you want When typing text tap and hold on the space bar and then drag left or right until the cursor moves to the position you want in the text This option is available only on the QWERTY or single vowel layout keyboard ...

Page 54: ...st frequently used words as you type The longer you use your device the more precise the suggestions are Enter text then tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right side of the keyboard upwards The selected word is automatically entered You do not need to manually type every letter of the word ...

Page 55: ...anguage keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout Alternatively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout 2 Tap a key on the bottom row then drag it to another position This option is available on the QWERTY QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards This option may not be supported for some languages ...

Page 56: ...ively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height 2 Adjust the keyboard height Selecting a landscape keyboard mode You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape Alternatively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in lan...

Page 57: ...and tap Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard 2 On the keyboard spread your fingers apart horizontally To merge the split keyboard pinch your fingers together on the keyboard One handed operation mode You can move the keyboard to one side of the screen so that you can use the keyboard with one hand 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout One handed opera...

Page 58: ...t by using voice On the keyboard tap and hold and then select To maximise the voice command recognition speak clearly To enter text by using your voice make sure that your device is connected to a network Changing the keyboard You can change the input language You can also change the keyboard type for each language 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages 2 Select a la...

Page 59: ...t appear Clip Tray If you copy or cut an image or text it is automatically saved to the clip tray and can be pasted to any space at any time 1 On the keyboard tap and hold and select Alternatively tap and hold the text input window then select CLIP TRAY 2 Select and paste an item from the clip tray Tap to lock saved items in order to not delete them even when the maximum quantity is exceeded A max...

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Page 61: ... data usage depending on your pricing plan Uninstalling apps Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users Uninstalling with the tap and hold gesture On the Home screen tap and hold the app to uninstall then drag it over Uninstall at the top of the screen Uninstalling by using the settings menu Tap Settings General Apps select an app then tap Unins...

Page 62: ...g a method of your choice Enter a phone number and tap Tap and hold a speed dial number Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact name in the contact list and then tap To enter when making an international call tap and hold number 0 See Adding contacts to the speed dial list for details on how to add phone numbers to the speed dial list Making a call from the contact list 1 T...

Page 63: ...an incoming call drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call screen To send a rejection message drag the rejection message to the outside of the circle To add or edit a rejection message tap Settings Networks Call Decline and reject calls Decline with message When a call is coming in you can press the volume down key to switch to mute mode To switch to hold mode press the Power Lock key...

Page 64: ...annot be heard by the other party Bluetooth Use a Bluetooth device to make calls Make sure that a Bluetooth device is connected Access many call options Available setting items may vary depending on the area and service provider Making a three way calling You can make a call to another contact during a call 1 During a call tap Add call 2 Enter a phone number and tap The two call screens are displa...

Page 65: ...tact To make a call to the selected contact tap To delete call records tap Delete all The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge Contact your mobile service provider for details on call charges Configuring call options You can configure call options 1 Tap Dial or Call logs 2 Tap Call settings and then configure options to suit your preferences ...

Page 66: ...t and create a message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap Send to send the message Reading a message You can view exchanged messages may be contact 1 Tap 2 Select a contact from the message list Configuring messaging settings You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences 1 Tap 2 Tap Settings from the message list ...

Page 67: ...han 5 charge the battery before using the camera Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual device Photos and videos can be viewed or edited from Gallery See Gallery overview for details Switching between cameras You can switch between front and rear camera On the camera screen tap or drag the screen either up or down or left or right to switch between front and rear camer...

Page 68: ...between front and rear cameras Start the Gallery Record videos Take photos Back to the previous screen Taking a photo 1 Select a shooting mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap to take a photo Alternatively press a volume key When the screen is turned off or locked start the camera by pressing the volume down key twice To activate this function tap Settings General and turn on Short...

Page 69: ...ramic photo by moving the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuos shots of for a wide view 1 On the auto mode screen tap MODE 2 Tap and then slowly move the camera in one direction Move the device by following the direction of the arrow in the guideline 3 Tap to end shooting Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures On the auto mode screen tap ...

Page 70: ...with voice commands Available choices cheese smile whisky kimchi LG Display guide grids so that you can take photos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines Set the save destination for photos and videos These options appear when an external SD card is inserted Save to the internal storage Save to the external storage Flip images These options appear when using the front camera Do not ...

Page 71: ...ke selfies by using gestures Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist In three seconds a photo is taken To use this function make sure that is selected under camera options An alternative way to take gesture shots is to clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them Ac...

Page 72: ...en clench your fist twice quickly Four photos are taken at three second interval To use this function make sure that is selected under camera options Taking photos automatically When you switch to the front camera the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically To use this function make sure that is selected under camera options ...

Page 73: ...layed by the folder 2 Select a file View the selected file in full screen mode Drag left or right on the displayed photo or video screen to view the previous or next file Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Some files may not be opened due to encoding Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error ...

Page 74: ...camera Access additional options Delete images Share images Editing photos 1 On the photo screen tap 2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo 3 Tap to apply changes 4 Tap SAVE to save changes The edited photo overwrites the original file To save the edited photo as another file tap Save copy ...

Page 75: ...up or down To adjust the screen brightness drag the left side of the video screen up or down Deleting files You can delete a file by using one of the following options Tap and hold a file from the file list then tap Delete Tap from the file list then select a file Sharing files You can share a file by using one of the following options On the photo or video screen tap to share the file by using th...

Page 76: ... or drag the screen left or right to view the weather for other cities Calculator You can use two types of calculators the simple calculator and the scientific calculator 1 Tap Tools Calculator 2 Use the keypad to make a calculation To use the scientific calculator tap Scientific calculator To view calculation history tap Calculation history Tasks You can register tasks to your device to easily ma...

Page 77: ...e you want 3 Tap to end recording The file is saved automatically and the pre listen screen appears 4 Tap to play the recorded voice If you tap recorded voice files appear You can play a recorded voice file from the list Downloads You can view delete or share files downloaded via Internet or apps Tap Tools Downloads FM Radio You can listen to FM radio Tap Tools FM Radio To use this app first conne...

Page 78: ...environment or where paying attention to a mobile screen could bring yourselves and others in danger etc DAB service may not be available in some areas When it broadcasts nothing because of the network retry searching channels DMB service is supported in some areas Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time 1 Tap Clock Alarm 2 Tap to add a new alarm 3 Configure the alarm se...

Page 79: ...2 Set the time and tap Start To suspend the timer tap Stop To resume the timer tap Resume To initialise the timer settings tap Reset 3 Tap Stop to stop the timer alarm Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time 1 Tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch To record a lap time tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to suspend the stopwatch To resume the stopwatch tap Resume To delete all t...

Page 80: ...ss additional options Select a repeat mode Set sound effects Tap to play the next file Tap and hold to fast forward Pause or play the video Switch to list view Search for music files Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error Music files may be protected by international copyright owners or copyright laws You may h...

Page 81: ...E mail 2 Select an email service provider 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap NEXT to register your account To manually register an email account or to register email accounts not found in the list tap MANUAL SETUP Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings tap Settings To add an account tap Add account To delete an account tap Remove account Opening anoth...

Page 82: ...l 1 Tap 2 Enter the email address of a recipient 3 Enter a subject and message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the email Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts Tap Contacts Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap 2 Enter contact details and tap SAVE ...

Page 83: ...ist screen tap Speed dial 2 Tap Add contact from a speed dial number 3 Select a contact Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options On the contact list screen enter a contact name in the search box Drag the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On the contac...

Page 84: ... groups 1 On the contact list screen tap Groups New group 2 Enter a new group name 3 Tap Add members select contacts then tap ADD 4 Tap SAVE to save the new group Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 Tap Calendar 2 Select a date and then tap 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events ...

Page 85: ...ndar Manage images text notes and temporarily saved events You can also share text images and notes from another app and save them to the event box If you tap POCKET when creating an event the event is temporarily saved to the event pocket Manage tasks that have no deadline such as events Evernote You can write and collect important information and then share them with other devices that support E...

Page 86: ...t will not be backed up When you synchronise your Google account Google apps Google contacts Google calendar Google memo app data and apps downloaded from Play store are stored on the Drive app automatically Backup files are saved with the file extension lbf under the LG Backup folder on the SD card or internal storage Fully charge the battery before backing up or restoring data to avoid unintenti...

Page 87: ...device Files accessible from apps can be accessed from anywhere including online and offline environments Docs Create documents or edit documents created online or from another device Share and edit documents together with others Voice Search Search information on Google by saying a keyword instead of typing a keyword Maps Find your location or the location of a place on the map View geographical ...

Page 88: ...evice to check or send email Sheets Create spreadsheets or edit spreadsheets created online or from another device Share and edit spreadsheets together with others Play Movies TV Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies Purchase content and play it anywhere YouTube Search and play videos Upload videos on YouTube to share them with people around the world Play Music Purchase music files f...

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Page 90: ... connect to nearby devices over a Wi Fi network Connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Wi Fi 2 Swipe to activate it Available Wi Fi networks appear automatically 3 Select a network You may need to enter the network s Wi Fi password The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi Fi networks If you do not want to automatically connect to a certain Wi Fi network...

Page 91: ...work settings Wi Fi Direct You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi Fi Direct to share data directly with them You do not need an access point You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi Fi Direct 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Wi Fi Advanced Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Nearby devices that support Wi Fi Direct automatically appear 2 Select a device Connection occurs wh...

Page 92: ...evices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap SEARCH Only devices with the searching option enabled are displayed on the list 3 Select a device from the list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to perform authentication This step is skipped for previously accessed devices Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file You can send multimedia files or contacts 2 Tap Bluetooth 3 Select a ta...

Page 93: ...t mobile data usage Set a limit for mobile data usage to block mobile data if the limit is reached Customise mobile data settings Call You can customise call settings such as voice call and international call options Some features may not be supported depending on the device manufacturer or service provider 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Call 2 Customise settings Voicemail Change the number...

Page 94: ...ncoming voice call pop up Set to display pop up window for an incoming call while using an app More Connection vibration Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers your call More Gestures Use a gesture to reject calls Mute the incoming call ringtone More Fixed dialing numbers Restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefixes More Save unknown numbers Add and save a new ph...

Page 95: ...fferent locations depending on the device Android Beam When this feature is turned on you can transfer app content to another NFC capable device by holding the devices close together Just bring the device together typically back to back and then tap your screen The app determines what gets beamed On the Settings screen tap Networks tab Share connect Android Beam 1 Swipe to turn Android Beam on Tur...

Page 96: ...r devices SmartShare Beam Share files with other devices via SmartShare Beam Media server You can share media content on your device with nearby devices that support DLNA 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Share connect Media server 2 Perform actions Content sharing Share content on your device with nearby devices My LG Mobile Set your device s name Content to share Select the type of media con...

Page 97: ...o a printer connected to the same Wi Fi network as your Android device USB tethering You can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile data 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Tethering USB tethering and then swipe to activate it 2 Connect your device and other devices via USB cable This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan When...

Page 98: ...his option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan More informartion is available at this web site http www android com tether wifi Bluetooth tethering A bluetooth connected device can connect to the internet by using your device s mobile data 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Tethering Bluetooth tethering and then swipe to activate it 2 Turn on Bluetooth ...

Page 99: ...ks You can customise mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen tap Networks More Mobile networks 2 Customise settings Mobile data Turn mobile data on or off Data roaming Browse the web use emails multimedia messages and other data services overseas Network mode Select a network type Access point names View or change the access point for using mobile data services To change the access point sel...

Page 100: ...the screen is not locked a notification screen appears Tap SETTINGS from the notification screen and lock the screen See Configuring lock screen settings for details 2 Tap Add VPN network 3 Enter VPN details and tap SAVE Configuring VPN settings 1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list 2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT To save the account details select the Save account information checkb...

Page 101: ...ot disturb Set the time range and app type to receive notification messages Receive notification messages only on particular days of the week See Do not disturb for details Lock screen Display or hide a notification message on the lock screen Apps Select an app to show notification messages and set the priority for the notifications Notification LED Indicate device status via LED More Notification...

Page 102: ...djust screen brightness according to ambient light intensity swipe the automatic brightness switch Reader mode Reduce amount of blue light on screen to reduce eye strain Auto rotate screen Automatically rotate the screen according to the device s orientation Screen timeout Automatically turn off the screen when the device is left idle for a specified period of time More Daydream Display a screen s...

Page 103: ... keyboard to use when entering text You can also set a keyboard you have added as active keyboard LG Keyboard Customise LG keyboard settings This option is available when an LG keyboard is selected as the active keyboard Google voice typing Turn on dictation This converts voice to text Text to speech output Turn on TTS mode which reads text via voice Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed of a mou...

Page 104: ...ocation information when taking photos or videos Google Location History Permit Google services to collect your location information Accounts sync You can add or manage accounts including a Google account You can also sync particular apps or user information automatically 1 On the settings screen tap General Accounts sync 2 Customise settings Auto sync data Sync all the registered accounts automat...

Page 105: ...n Screen colour adjustment Adjust the display colour Vision Grayscale Switch the screen to greyscale mode Vision End calls with the Power key End a call by pressing the Power Lock key Hearing Captions Turn on the subtitle service when playing videos for the hearing impaired Hearing Notification LED Indicate device status via LED Hearing Flash alerts Set the device to notify with a blinking light f...

Page 106: ...on by tapping three times Auto rotate screen Automatically switch the screen orientation according to the device Switch Access Create key combinations to control your device Mini view Turn on this menu to shrink the screen for use with one hand by swiping left or right across the Home touch buttons See Mini view for details On the settings screen tap General Mini view Shortcut key You can use the ...

Page 107: ...M card lock Lock or unlock the USIM card or change the password PIN Password typing visible Display a password as you enter it Phone administrators Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps Unknown sources Allow the installation of apps from non Play Store apps Verify apps Block the installation of harmful apps Display a warning message when a harmful app is ...

Page 108: ...ally start when the pen is removed from the device App shortcut Set frequently used apps Screen off Memo Create notes on the turned off screen when the pen is removed Pen detection Be notified by sound or vibration when the pen is removed or inserted Pen Keeper Be notified by sound or visual notification when the device is moved with the pen removed Dual window Allows you to configure the Dual Win...

Page 109: ...GE View the total storage space and free space in the SD card This option appears only when a SD card is inserted To unmount the SD card tap Battery power saving You can view the current battery information or turn on power saving mode 1 On the settings screen Tap General Battery power saving 2 Customise settings Battery usage View the battery usage details To view more details select a specific i...

Page 110: ... of a credit card On the settings screen tap General Tap pay Backup reset You can back up data saved on your device to another device or account Reset the device if necessary 1 On the settings screen tap General Backup reset 2 Customise settings LG Backup Back up and restore all data saved on the device See LG Backup for details Back up my data Back up your app data Wi Fi password and other settin...

Page 111: ...ng your device deletes all data on it Enter your device name Google account and other initial information again About phone You can view information about your device such as the name status software details and legal information On the settings screen tap General About phone and view information ...

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Page 113: ...ailable if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user s full attention for the duration of the update process please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding Please note that removing the USB cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone LG reserve...

Page 114: ...eneral About phone Update Center Software Update Check now for update Your personal data from internal phone storage 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 phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your personal data...

Page 115: ...r 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 or USIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do not match To change a security code confirm the new code by re entering it If you forget the code contact your service provider The two co...

Page 116: ...cator on the display Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger 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 dia...

Page 117: ...e 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 no interruptions mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it remove the battery and reinsert it Then powe...

Page 118: ... screen is unlocked Add your Google account on your device If your device is wiped but you have your Google account on it the device can t finish the setup process until your Google account information is entered again After your device is protected you ll need to either unlock your screen or enter your Google account password if you need to do a factory reset This ensures that you or someone you ...

Page 119: ...orming such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Trademarks Copyright 2016 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play S...

Page 120: ...th the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http www lg com global declaration Contact office for compliance of this product LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B V Krijgsman 1 1186 DM Amstelveen The Netherlands ...

Page 121: ...vent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health Your old appliance may contain reusable parts that could be used to repair other products and other valuable materials that can be recycled to conserve limited resources 3 You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest a...

Page 122: ...osed separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old batteries accumulators will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment animal and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old batteries accumulators please contact your city ...

Page 123: ...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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