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Basics

Getting to Know the Home Screen

Status Bar

Widget

Application Icons

Location Indicator
Quick Button Area

Status Bar

- Shows the phone's status information, including the time,

signal strength, battery status and notification icons.

Widget

- Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed

through the Apps screen or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the
Widget can function as an on-screen application.

Application Icons

- Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and

use it.

Location Indicator

- Indicates which Home screen canvas you are

currently viewing.

Quick Button Area

- Provides one-touch access to the function in any

Home screen canvas.

Summary of Contents for L17AG

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Page 2: ... 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 Ţ Some contents 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 notice Ţ S...

Page 3: ...2 Instructional notices WARNING Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others or damage to phone or other property NOTE Notices or additional information ...

Page 4: ...g Beverly Consumer Warranty Act CC 1790 et seq Ţ The California Uniform Commercial Code Division Two Com C 2101 et seq and Ţ The federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act 15 USC 2301 et seq 16 CFR Parts 701 703 A typical Magnuson Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the product is free of defects or a written promise to refund repair or replace defective goods ...

Page 5: ...ser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser end user 3 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii U S Territories and Canada 4 The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and therefore shall not be covered unde...

Page 6: ...ip 4 That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period 5 Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible 6 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied either in fact or by operations of law statutory or otherwise including but n...

Page 7: ...ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE 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 DAMAGES DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRES...

Page 8: ... warranty claims PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION BINDING ARBITRATION MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION Definiti...

Page 9: ...sentative action Instead of arbitration either party may bring an individual action in small claims court but that small claims court action may not be brought on a class or representative basis Arbitration Rules and Procedures To begin arbitration of a claim either you or LG must make a written demand for arbitration The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association AAA...

Page 10: ...ou do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration Upon receipt of your written demand for arbitration LG will promptly pay all arbitration filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than 25 000 in damages in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by the AAA Rules Except as otherwise provided for herein LG will pay all AAA filing administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitr...

Page 11: ...of this dispute resolution procedure If you opt out neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding To opt out you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser s purchase of the product by either i sending an e mail to optout lge com with the subject line Arbitration Opt Out or ii calling 1 800 980 2973 You...

Page 12: ...Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty If you keep this product and do not opt out then you accept all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision described above ...

Page 13: ...Touch screen tips 29 Tap or touch 30 Touch and hold 30 Drag 31 Swipe or slide 31 Double tap 32 Pinch to Zoom 32 Google account setup 33 Creating your Google account 33 Signing into your Google account 33 Locking and unlocking the device 34 Changing the screen lock method 34 Smart Lock 35 Home screen 35 Getting to Know the Home Screen 36 Returning to recently used applications 37 Customizing the Ho...

Page 14: ...g a message 53 Conversation view 54 Changing your messaging settings 54 Camera 55 Taking a photo 55 VUP PEF PO UIF WJFXŻOEFS 55 Once you have taken a photo 57 Recording a video 57 After recording a video 58 Gallery 59 Viewing pictures 59 Editing photos 59 Setting wallpaper 60 Zooming in and out 60 Playing a video 60 Deleting photos videos 62 Email 63 Adding an account 63 Working with account folde...

Page 15: ...PVOE OPUJŻDBUJPO 82 Display 83 Home screen 84 Lock screen 84 Storage 85 Battery power saving 86 Apps 86 Default message app 86 Personal 87 Location 87 security 87 Accounts sync 88 Language keyboard 89 Backup reset 90 system 91 Shortcut key 91 Date time 91 Accessibility 91 About phone 93 Appendix 94 Phone software update 95 FAQ 96 Anti Theft Guide 101 More information 102 Open Source Software Notic...

Page 16: ...Features you will love Features you will love ...

Page 17: ...he center of the Lock screen to turn the screen on 2 Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets Turning the screen off 1 Double tap an empty area of the Home screen or the Status Bar 2 The screen will turn off NOTE Ţ Tap on the center area of the screen If you tap on the bottom or the top area the recognition rate may decrease ...

Page 18: ...e 6 times you will be required to enter to your Google account login info backup PIN Ţ Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen for turning it on or off Setting up the Knock Code feature 1 Tap Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code 2 Tap the squares in a pattern to set your Knock Code Your Knock Code pattern can be 3 to 8 taps Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code You can ...

Page 19: ...Basics Basics ...

Page 20: ...Ţ USB Cable Ţ Battery NOTE Ţ Items described below may be optional Ţ Always use genuine LG accessories The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Ţ The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 21: ...Basics 20 Phone layout Headset Jack Microphone Earpiece Front Camera Lens ...

Page 22: ...cs 21 Flash Speaker Power Lock Button Charger USB port Microphone Volume Keys Rear Camera Lens Power Lock Key Ţ Turn your phone on off by pressing and holding this key Ţ Press once to turn the screen on off ...

Page 23: ...ing audio video Ţ Control volume continuously Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning your phone on Press and hold the Power Lock Key on the side of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on Turning your phone off 1 Press and hold the Power Lock Key on the side of the phone until the Phone options menu appears 2 Tap Power off in the Phone options menu 3 Tap OK to confirm that you w...

Page 24: ...nsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery 1 To remove the back cover hold the phone firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below ...

Page 25: ...the gold contact area on the card is facing downward WARNING Ţ Do not insert 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 NOTE Ţ Only the microSIM cards work with the device ...

Page 26: ...Basics 25 3 Insert the battery 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 27: ...WARNING Ţ 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 phone Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet NOTE Ţ Do not open the back cover while y...

Page 28: ... device WARNING Ţ Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it NOTE Ţ Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens 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 29: ... device It is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power Lock Button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power To unlock the device...

Page 30: ...Select screen lock 2 Select a desired screen lock from None Swipe Knock Code Pattern PIN and Password Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone NOTE Ţ Do not press too hard the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light yet firm tap Ţ Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want Be careful not to tap any other buttons ...

Page 31: ... or touch A single finger tap selects items links shortcuts and letters on the on screen keyboard Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs ...

Page 32: ...r move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them Swipe or slide To swipe or slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first tap it so you don t drag an item instead ...

Page 33: ...s 32 Double tap Double tap to zoom on a webpage or a map Pinch to Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser Maps or when viewing pictures ...

Page 34: ... first and last name then tap Next 4 Enter a username and tap Next Your phone will communicate with Google servers and check for username availability 5 Enter your password and tap Next 6 Follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account Wait while the server creates your account Signing into your Google account 1 Tap 2 Tap Accounts sync Add account Google E...

Page 35: ...ices on your phone Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power To unlock the device press the Power Lock Key and swipe the screen in any direction Changing the screen lock method You can ...

Page 36: ...ar location like your home or work or when it recognizes your face Setting up Smart Lock feature 1 Tap Lock screen Smart Lock 2 Before you add any trusted devices trusted places or trusted face you need to set up a screen lock Knock Code Pattern PIN or Password Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Go...

Page 37: ...ion icons 2 Widget Widgets are self contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home screen Unlike a shortcut the Widget can function as an on screen application 3 Application Icons Tap an icon application folder etc to open and use it 4 Location Indicator Indicates which Home screen canvas you are currently viewing 5 Quick Button Area Provides one touch access to...

Page 38: ...is no need to quit an application before opening another Use and switch between several open applications Android manages each application stopping and starting them as needed to make sure that idle applications don t consume resources unnecessarily 1 Tap A list of recently used applications will be displayed 2 Tap the application you want to access This does not stop the previous app from running...

Page 39: ... Home screen 3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger NOTE Ţ To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen touch and hold the application you want to add Removing an item from the Home screen While on the Home screen touch and hold the icon you want to remove drag it to Adding an app to the Quick Button Area From the Apps screen or on the Home screen touch and ho...

Page 40: ...diting icon appears in the upper right corner of the application 2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size 3 Tap OK to save the change Notifications panel Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms as well as ongoing events such as when you are on a call Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open ...

Page 41: ...gle buttons swipe left or right Tap to remove add or rearrange quick setting buttons 2 Current notifications are listed each with a brief description Tap a notification to view it 3 Tap to clear all the 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 such as Wi Fi and battery strength are shown ...

Page 42: ...m notifications The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card inserted A song is currently playing No network signal available No interruptions not even alarms Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on Connected to a Wi Fi network Battery...

Page 43: ...ia a USB cable Missed call Downloading data Bluetooth is on Uploading data System warning GPS is on An alarm is set Data is synchronizing New voicemail available Choose input method New text or multimedia message NOTE Ţ The icon s location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service ...

Page 44: ...en keyboard You can enter text using the on screen keyboard The on screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field Using the keypad and entering text Icon Description Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type Double tap for all caps Tap to go to the keyboard settings Touch and hold to change entering text method Tap to enter a space Tap to create a new line T...

Page 45: ...ed lift your finger NOTE Ţ A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key Transferring data between a PC and the device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device Transferring data using USB connection 1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your phone 2 Open the Notifications panel tap the current conne...

Page 46: ...r is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone Ţ Check the requirements for using Media device MTP Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Player 10 or higher ...

Page 47: ...Apps Apps ...

Page 48: ...any time while browsing in Play Store tap an app to open its details screen The App details screen includes a description ratings comments and related information about the app From this screen you can download install uninstall rate the app and more To uninstall applications 1 Tap Apps 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall 3 Tap Uninstall ...

Page 49: ...ed number tap to place the call 4 To end the call tap NOTE Ţ To enter to make international calls touch and hold Calling your contacts 1 Tap 2 Scroll through the contact list You can also enter the contact s name in the Search field or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen 3 In the list that is displayed tap the contact you want to call ...

Page 50: ...cline a call and send a message to the caller Making a second call 1 During your first call tap Add call and enter the number 2 Tap 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen Your initial call is locked and put on hold 4 Tap the displayed number to toggle between calls Or tap to start a conference call 5 To end all calls tap NOTE Ţ You are charged for each call you make ...

Page 51: ... call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Ţ Tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items Change your call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding as well as other special features offered by your carrier 1 Tap 2 Tap Call settings and configure the desired options ...

Page 52: ...ter the contact name using the keyboard Matches are displayed as you begin to type Adding a new contact 1 Tap 2 Enter the new contact s number 3 Tap Add to Contacts New contact 4 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap the image icon Choose Take photo or Select from Gallery 5 Enter the desired information for the contact 6 Tap SAVE Favorites contacts You can classify frequently called ...

Page 53: ...low star at the top right of the screen The star turns a dark color and the contact is removed from your favorites Creating a group 1 Tap Groups tab 2 Tap New group 3 Enter a name for the new group You can also set a distinct ringtone for the newly created group 4 Tap Add members to add contacts to the group and tap ADD 5 Tap SAVE to save the group NOTE Ţ If you delete a group the contacts assigne...

Page 54: ... one or more entries from your Contacts list OR Enter a contact name or contact number into the To field As you enter the contact name matching contacts appear You can tap a suggested recipient and add more than one contact 3 Tap the text field and start entering your message 4 Tap to open the options menu Choose from any of the available options 5 Tap to attach the file that you want to share wit...

Page 55: ...ed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations Changing your messaging settings Your phone s messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediately You can change the settings based on your preferences Ţ Tap Settings ...

Page 56: ... 1 Frame your subject on the screen 2 A square around the subject indicates that the camera has focused 3 Tap to take a photo Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery Auto Mode on the viewfinder 1 5 8 2 6 7 3 4 1 Tap to hide display the camera options on the viewfinder Choose from Simple or Auto ...

Page 57: ...ding 7 Tap to take a photo 8 Tap to exit the camera Using the advanced settings In the camera viewfinder tap to show the advanced options Tap each icon to adjust the following camera settings Set the ratio of your picture and the quality of video Allows you to take pictures with voice commands When on you just say Cheese Smile LG etc to take a picture Set your camera s timer This is ideal if you w...

Page 58: ... only when the SD card is inserted Allows you to learn how a function works This icon will provide you with a help guide Once you have taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took Tap to edit the photo Tap to take another photo immediately Tap to open the available sharing options Tap to delete the photo Tap to access additional options Tap to add the photo t...

Page 59: ...can resume recording again by tapping OR Tap to stop recording Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded Tap to record another video immediately Tap to open the available sharing options such as Messaging or Bluetooth to share Tap to delete the video Tap to access additional options Tap to...

Page 60: ...picture in an album to view it NOTE Ţ Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be supported Ţ Some files may not play properly due to their encoding Viewing pictures The Gallery displays your pictures in folders When an application such as E mail saves a picture the download folder is automatically created to contain the picture Pictures are displayed by the date they were cre...

Page 61: ... may not be supported Ţ If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image Ţ Double tap anywhere to zoom in Ţ Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in Pinch in or double tap the image to zoom out Playing a video 1 Tap 2 Select the video you want to watch ...

Page 62: ...ld to fast forward in 3 second increments Tap to fast forward 10 seconds 3 Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments Tap to rewind 10 seconds 4 Tap to adjust the video volume 5 Tap to lock unlock the screen 6 Tap to add the video to your favorites 7 Tap to access additional options ...

Page 63: ...o slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness Ţ While playing a video slide your finger from left to right or vice versa to fast forward and rewind Deleting photos videos Use one of the following methods Ţ While in a folder tap select the photos videos and then tap DELETE Ţ While viewing a photo tap ...

Page 64: ...add an email account You can also add your email account using the Settings app Ţ Tap Settings Working with account folders Ţ Tap Show all folders Each account has Inbox VIP Sent Starred Drafts and Show all folders Depending on the features supported by your account s service provider you may have additional folders Composing and sending email 1 Tap 2 Enter an address for the message s intended re...

Page 65: ...Touch and hold the text field to edit selected words Bold Italic Underline Color 6 Tap to attach the file you want to send with your message 7 Tap to send the message Changing the Email app general settings Ţ Tap Settings General settings Deleting an email account Ţ Tap Settings Remove account Select the account to delete REMOVE YES ...

Page 66: ...y 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 please check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material Playing a song 1 Tap 2 Tap th...

Page 67: ...p to skip to the next track in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to fast forward Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to rewind Tap to adjust the volume Tap to open the music library ...

Page 68: ...laylist in shuffle mode tracks are played in random order Tap to toggle through repeat all songs repeat current song and repeat off Tap to add the song to your favorites Tap to open the current playlist Tap to access additional options ...

Page 69: ...een Ţ Tap Alarms The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms 1 Tap the Alarms tab 2 Tap to add a new alarm 3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap SAVE NOTE Ţ You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it Timer The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed 1 Tap the Timer tab 2 Set the desired time on the timer 3 Tap Start to start the timer 4 Tap Stop to s...

Page 70: ...in other cities around the world 1 Tap the World clock tab 2 Tap and select the desired city Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch 1 Tap the Stopwatch tab 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch Ţ Tap Lap to record lap times 3 Tap Stop to stop stopwatch ...

Page 71: ...lator 1 Tap 2 Tap the number buttons to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations tap the function you want to perform x or followed by NOTE Ţ For more complex calculations tap Scientific calculator Calendar The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events 1 Tap 2 Tap the date you want to add an event to Then tap ...

Page 72: ...ways Recording a sound or voice 1 Tap 2 Tap to begin recording 3 Tap to end the recording 4 Tap to listen to the recording NOTE Ţ Tap to access your recordings You can listen to your saved recordings Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through the applications Ţ Tap ...

Page 73: ...e apps may not be available depending on the region or service provider Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with ot...

Page 74: ... videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from the Play Store Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 75: ...Settings 74 Settings Settings ...

Page 76: ...ning the settings app Ţ Tap touch and hold System settings OR Ţ Tap Viewing settings Tap to switch the view mode Ţ List view Scroll up and down through the list Ţ Tab view Swipe left and right or tap the tab you want NOTE Ţ The instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default view setting ...

Page 77: ...ou can use high speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point AP On the Settings screen tap the Wi Fi 1 Tap to turn Wi Fi on and start scanning for available Wi Fi networks 2 Tap a network to connect to it Ţ If the network is secured with a lock icon you will need to enter a security key or password 3 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi Fi status NOTE Ţ If...

Page 78: ...a with devices that are trusted and properly secured Ţ If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Ţ Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device 1 On the Settings screen tap the Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on and start scanning for avai...

Page 79: ...item such as a contact or media file 2 Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth enabled device NOTE Ţ Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth compatible devices display and operations may be different and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices Receiving data via Bluetoot...

Page 80: ...bers Allows you to manage and compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone You need your PIN2 which is available from your operator If activated only numbers in the fixed dial list can be called from your phone Ţ Caller ID Allows you to choose how to display your number in outgoing calls Ţ Incoming voice call pop up Display incoming voice call popup when using an app Ţ Decline with...

Page 81: ...duration for various types of calls Ţ Sound settings Allows you to change settings for various sounds on the device Ţ Additional settings Allows you to change additional calling settings Printing Allows you to print the content of certain screens such as web pages displayed in Chrome to a printer connected to the same Wi Fi network as your Android device On the Settings screen tap the Share connec...

Page 82: ...oth compatible devices Mobile networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings such as Mobile data Data roaming etc On the Settings screen tap the More Mobile networks VPN From your phone you can add set up and manage virtual private networks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network such as your corporate network On the Settings s...

Page 83: ...o vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you receive calls Ţ Vibration type Allows you to choose the type of vibration Ţ Interruptions Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set Ţ Lock screen Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen Ţ Apps Allow...

Page 84: ...ou to set other display settings On the Settings screen tap the Display Ţ Font type Select the desired font type Ţ Font size Select the desired font size Ţ Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by using the slider Ţ Auto rotate screen Set to switch orientation automatically when you rotate the phone Ţ Screen timeout Set the time delay before the screen automatically turns off Ţ Daydream Select t...

Page 85: ...Ţ Help Displays help information for the Home screen Lock screen Allows you to set your lock screen settings On the Settings screen tap the Lock screen Ţ Select screen lock Allows you to set a screen lock type to secure your phone Ţ Smart Lock Sets to keep your phone unlocked with trusted device or a place If you need more information please refer to Smart Lock section in Getting to know your phon...

Page 86: ...n monitor the used and available internal memory in the device On the Settings screen tap the Storage Internal storage Ţ Total space Displays the total amount of space and the available space in your phone s internal memory in text and with a color coded bar graph unused space is gray Corresponding apps and the amount of space they use is listed under each device user SD card Ţ Total space Display...

Page 87: ... status bar Checkmark to display the battery level percentage on the Status Bar next to the Battery icon Ţ Battery saver Tap the Battery Saver switch to toggle it on or off Sets the battery charge percent level that automatically turns on Battery Saver Apps Allows you to view details about the apps installed on your phone manage their data and force them to stop On the Settings screen tap the Apps...

Page 88: ...ps that have recently requested location information Ţ Camera Enable to tag photos or videos with their locations Ţ Google Location History Allows you to choose your location information settings as accessed by Google and its products security Use this menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its data On the Settings screen tap the security Ţ Encrypt phone Allows you to encrypt data on ...

Page 89: ...plays the current storage type Ţ Certificate management Allows you to manage your security certificates Ţ Trust agents Select apps to use without unlocking screen Ţ Screen pin You can enable your device to only show a certain app s screen using screen pin Ţ App usage access Allows you to view usage information of apps on your phone Accounts sync Use this menu to add remove and manage your Google a...

Page 90: ...oard Select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the on screen keyboard including words that you ve added to its dictionary Ţ Language Choose a language to use on your phone Ţ Spelling correction Allows spelling correction when using the on screen keyboard Ţ Current keyboard Allows you to select the other keyboard type Ţ Google Keyboard Tap to change the Google Keyboard sett...

Page 91: ...ata Back up app data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers Ţ Backup account Displays the account that is currently being used to back up information Ţ Automatic restore When reinstalling an app restore backed up settings and data Ţ Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data If you reset the phone this way you are prompted to re ente...

Page 92: ...se the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug ins you have installed on your phone On the Settings screen tap the Accessibility Ţ Vision Sets options for people with impaired sight TalkBack Allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people with impaired vision by providing verbal feedback Message call voice notifications Enable to allows you to hear automatic spoken a...

Page 93: ...that you can answer voice calls by pressing the Home key Ţ Hearing Sets options for people with impaired hearing Captions Allows you to customize caption settings for those with hearing impairments Flash alerts Enable to set the flash to blink for incoming calls and notifications Turn off all sounds Enable to turn off all device sounds Audio type Sets the audio type Sound balance Sets the audio ro...

Page 94: ...button Ţ Auto rotate screen Enable to allow the phone to rotate the screen depending on the physical phone orientation portrait or landscape Ţ Switch Access Allows you to interact with your device using one or more switches that work like keyboard keys This menu can be helpful for users with mobility limitations that prevent them from interacting directly with the your device About phone View lega...

Page 95: ...Appendix Appendix ...

Page 96: ...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 data cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone NOTE Ţ LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the new...

Page 97: ... phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone s software LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data Ţ This feature depends on your network service provider region and country FAQ This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone Some problems require you to call your service provider but most are ...

Page 98: ...s 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 must need to confirm the new code by re entering it If you forget the code contact your service provider The two codes you entered do not match No applications can be set Not supported by se...

Page 99: ... Calls not available Dialing error New network not authorized New SIM card inserted Check for new restrictions Pre paid charge limit reached Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2 Phone cannot be turned on On Off key pressed too briefly Press the On Off key for at least two seconds Battery is not charged Charge battery Check the charging indicator on the display ...

Page 100: ...hone 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 dialling number function is on Check the Settings menu and turn the function off Impossible to receive send SMS photos Memory full Delete some data such as applications or messages from your phone to make more memory available Fi...

Page 101: ... 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 power the phone back on OR Try to perform a software update through the website ...

Page 102: ...d Ţ 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 trust is doing t...

Page 103: ... 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 Ţ Copyright 2015 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities Ţ Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play Sto...

Page 104: ...For Your Safety For Your Safety ...

Page 105: ... Start Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Ţ Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode Ţ When riding in a car do not leave your phone or set up the hands free kit near the...

Page 106: ...t damage the power cord by bending twisting pulling or heating Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire Ţ Do not place any heavy items on the power cord Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire Ţ Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone Ţ Do...

Page 107: ...provided by other suppliers Ţ Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty Ţ An emergency call can be made only within a service area For an emergency call make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on Ţ Your phone is an electronic device that gen...

Page 108: ...If you have questions about return or exchange policies consult your service provider or phone retailer This mobile phone has a Hearing Aid Mode that when activated may reduce interference with some hearing aid models FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING Read this information before operating the phone In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the United States with its action in ...

Page 109: ... holsters and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0 59 inches 1 5 cm distance between the user s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone which contains a radio transmitter and receiver em...

Page 110: ...mmunity does recommend conducting additional research to address gaps in knowledge That research is being conducted around the world and FDA continues to monitor developments in this field You can access the joint FDA FCC website at http www fda gov under c in the subject index select Cell Phones Research You can also contact the FDA toll free at 888 463 6332 or 888 INFO FDA In June 2000 the FDA e...

Page 111: ...ged over one gram of tissue Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site the proximity of the phone to the body while in use and the use of hands free devices For more information...

Page 112: ...hone while in a car you can use a phone with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle You should also read and follow your wireless phone manufacturer s instructions for the safe operation of your phone Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children The FDA FCC website states that the scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless communication devices including children Th...

Page 113: ... can I get further information about RF emissions For further information see the following additional resources websites current as of April 2005 U S Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November December 2000 Telephone 888 INFO FDA http www fda gov Under c in the subject index select Cell Phones Research U S Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street S W Washington D C 20554...

Page 114: ...w who int mediacenter factsheets fs193 en International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection c o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr 1 85764 Oberschleissheim Germany Telephone 011 49 1888 333 2156 http www icnirp de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street N W 6th Floor Washington D C 20036 Telephone 202 293 8020 http www ansi org National Council on Radiation ...

Page 115: ...y set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin...

Page 116: ...sts are performed in positions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC for each model The highest SAR values are Head 0 98 W kg Body Body worn 0 97 W kg Body measurements differ among phone models depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions they all meet the g...

Page 117: ...ception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 HAC Act to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing aids The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing ...

Page 118: ...ring devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings T Ratings Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled T4 is the better higher of the two ratings Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find t...

Page 119: ...e FCC Rules The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid...

Page 120: ...rted hearing Individual susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound the device the device settings and the headphones You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device Ţ Set the volume in a quiet environment and selec...

Page 121: ...y hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device discontinue use and consult your doctor TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When ON it receives and sends out Radio Frequency RF signals In Augus...

Page 122: ...r 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines and those standards Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently Don t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use Contact with ...

Page 123: ...ith the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers Ţ Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON Ţ Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket Ţ Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference Ţ Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is an...

Page 124: ...o do so Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Faci...

Page 125: ...rked clearly Potential areas may include fueling areas such as gasoline stations below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine For Vehicle...

Page 126: ...ound to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communicat...

Page 127: ...Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred Ţ Do not modify or remanufacture attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery immerse or expose to water or other liquids expose to fire explosion or other hazard Such conditions may present the risk of fire or explosion Ţ Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified Ţ Only use the battery with a charging syst...

Page 128: ... usage by children should be supervised Ţ Avoid dropping the phone or battery If the phone or battery is dropped especially on a hard surface and the user suspects damage take it to a service center for inspection Ţ Improper battery use may result in a fire explosion or other hazard Charger and Adapter Safety Ţ The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only Ţ Insert the battery charger v...

Page 129: ...dirty When using the power plug ensure that it s firmly connected If not it may cause excessive heat or fire If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone power plug pin metallic articles such as a coin paperclip or pen may short circuit the phone Always cover the receptacle when not in use Ţ Recharge the battery after long periods of non use to maximize bat...

Page 130: ...han 100V which gives damage to the protection circuit If the protection circuit were broken the battery would generate smoke rupture or flame Ţ If the skin or cloth is smeared with liquid from the battery wash with fresh water It may cause the skin inflammation Ţ Please take your phone to an authorized service center immediately if this occurs Ţ Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is b...

Page 131: ...ug pin metallic articles such as a coin paperclip or pen may short circuit the phone and may cause an explosion Always cover the receptacle when not in use General Notice Ţ Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card phone card bank book or subway ticket near your phone The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip Ţ Talking on your phone f...

Page 132: ...umbers Ringtones text messages voice messages pictures and videos could also be deleted The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data Ţ When you use the phone in public places set the ringtone to vibration so you don t disturb others Ţ Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear Ţ Use accessories such as earphones and headsets with caution Ensure that cables ar...

Page 133: ...g those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 2 What is the FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the law the FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to e...

Page 134: ...ministration Ţ National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure The FCC ...

Page 135: ...easing distance from the source The so called cordless phones which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits 4 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their r...

Page 136: ...er none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years 5 What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lif...

Page 137: ...EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA have a formal Cooperativ...

Page 138: ...consideration the body s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC The FCC website http www fcc gov oet rfsafety gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find you...

Page 139: ...cy energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time spent using a...

Page 140: ...n the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000 They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 11 What about wireless phone interference with...

Page 141: ...ompatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem 12 Where can I find additional information For additional information p...

Page 142: ...s Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When operating a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wi...

Page 143: ...weather conditions Rain sleet snow and ice can be hazardous but so is heavy traffic As a driver your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road 5 Don t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving If you are reading an address book or business card or writing a to do list while driving a car you are not watching where you are going It is common sense Do not get caught in a dangerous...

Page 144: ...l emergency Remember it s a free call on your wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a Good Samaritan in your community If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 911 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call ...

Page 145: ...ile device while operating a vehicle it is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction s local laws or other regulations regarding such use Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle ...

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