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The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

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Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.

Unlocking the screen

After a period of inactivity, to conserve the battery, the screen you are currently viewing
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Unlocking the screen

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Power/Lock Button

or double-tap the center of the screen.

Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.

Getting to know your phone

Summary of Contents for LG-H955A

Page 1: ...www lg com MFL00000000 1 0 ENGLISH LG H955A USER GUIDE This model is not intended for sale in the USA ...

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Page 3: ...ment is subject to change without notice This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the tap screen keyboard Copyright 2015 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play Store a...

Page 4: ...Slide 26 QuickRemote 27 Google account setup 28 Connecting to Networks and Devices 29 Wi Fi 29 Bluetooth 30 Wi Fi Direct 31 SmartShare 31 Transferring data between a PC and the device 32 Calls 33 Making a call 33 Calling your contacts 33 Answering and rejecting a call 33 Making a second call 34 Viewing your call logs 34 Call settings 34 Contacts 35 Searching for a contact 35 Adding a new contact 3...

Page 5: ... Calendar 54 Voice Recorder 55 Tasks 55 Voice Search 56 Downloads 56 LG SmartWorld 57 The Web 58 Internet 58 Chrome 60 Settings 61 Networks 61 Sound 64 Display 65 General 68 PC software LG PC Suite 74 For Windows OS 74 For Mac OS 75 Phone software update 77 Phone software update 77 About this user guide 79 About this user guide 79 Trademarks 80 DivX HD 80 Dolby Digital Plus 80 Accessories 81 Troub...

Page 6: ... tab Apps 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall 3 Tap Uninstall 2 Optimizing battery life Extend your battery s power by turning off features that you don t have to run constantly in the background You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power Extending your phone s battery life Turn off radio communications when you...

Page 7: ...m trusted sources such as Play Store If there are improperly installed applications on your phone the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone 4 Using the Hard Reset Factory Reset If your phone does not restore to its original condition use a Hard Reset Factory Reset to initialize it 1 Turn th...

Page 8: ... stopping and starting them as needed to ensure 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 running in the background on the phone Make sure to tap to exit an app after using it To remove an app from the recent apps list swipe the app preview to...

Page 9: ...7 7 Do not connect your phone when you power on off your PC Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on or off as it might result in PC errors ...

Page 10: ... recently used applications If you touch and hold this key it opens available options menu NOTE Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls WARNING Placing a hea...

Page 11: ...uct applies a self healing technology which self repairs minor scratches in just a few minutes Minor scratches are those cause by ordinary and normal use of the phone Scratches caused by abrasive surface misuse including but not limited to intentional scratches and damages caused by a fall or dropping the product may not disappear The self healing results may vary depending on the extent of the da...

Page 12: ...hold the phone ﬁrmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in ﬁgure below 2 Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in ﬁgure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards NOTE Only microUSIM cards work with the device Getting to know your phone ...

Page 13: ...e charger to charge the battery A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable WARNING Use only LG approved chargers batteries and cables If you use unapproved chargers batteries or cables it may cause battery charging delay or pop up message regarding slow charging Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the war...

Page 14: ... is charging Unlocking the screen After a period of inactivity to conserve the battery the screen you are currently viewing will be replaced by the lock screen Unlocking the screen 1 Press the Power Lock Button or double tap the center of the screen 2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it Getting to know your phone ...

Page 15: ...r 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 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 or Maps or when browsing pictures Rotate the screen From many applicati...

Page 16: ...Indicator Quick Key Area Home touch buttons Shows phone s status information including the time signal strength battery status and notification icons Widgets are self contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home screen or an extended home screen Unlike a shortcut the Widget appears as an on screen application Tap an icon application folder etc to open and use ...

Page 17: ...ou wish to add You will then see this added item on the Home screen 3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your ﬁnger TIP To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps menu touch and hold the application you want to add Removing an item from the Home screen Home screen touch and hold the icon you want to remove drag it to Adding an app as a Quick key From the Apps menu or on the ...

Page 18: ...pplications will be displayed 2 Tap an icon to open the application Or tap to return to your previous screen Notifications panel Notifications alert you the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms as well as to ongoing events such as when you are on a call When a notification arrives its icon appears at the top of the screen Icons for pending notifications appear on the left and system ...

Page 19: ...he screen Quick Toggle Area Notifications Clear Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on off Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu of the function To see more toggle keys swipe left or right Tap to remove add or rearrange toggle keys The current notifications are listed each with a brief description Tap a notification to view it Tap to clear all the notifications ...

Page 20: ...the most common ones Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card inserted A song is currently playing No network signal available Ringer is silenced Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on Connected to a Wi Fi network Battery fully charged Wired headset connected Battery is charging Call in progress Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Missed call Downloading data Bluetooth is on Uploading data...

Page 21: ... tap a text field where you want to enter text Using the keypad entering text Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type Double tap for all caps Tap to switch to handwriting mode Tap to enter a space Tap to create a new line Tap to delete the previous character Entering accented letters When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language you can enter special French or Spanish charac...

Page 22: ...n 1 Tap Apps tab 2 Take a picture with the front camera 3 After taking the picture check the result by bringing the phone close to your face Taking a picture Quick preview Front camera mode NOTE This feature depends on the speed and angle of the gesture This feature cannot be repeated twice Special Feature ...

Page 23: ...21 Glance View When the phone screen is off you can see the status bar time and date by dragging your finger down on the screen ...

Page 24: ...22 Gesture shot Take a picture with hand gesture To take photo raise your hand until front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Special Feature ...

Page 25: ...ing the screen divided by 4 squares to easily turn the screen on or off You can disable this feature in the Lock screen settings NOTE If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times it will compulsorily take you to your google account log in backup PIN Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen for turning it on or off When the Knock Code is not in use you can use Knock On function by ta...

Page 26: ...2 Tap or drag app icon you want to use Tap to view menu icons or drag to resize split screens Switch two screens View app list Change to full screen Close current app NOTE The Dual Window should be set before you use the function 1 Tap Apps tab General tab Dual window 2 Checkmark the Dual window checkbox Special Feature ...

Page 27: ... family and friends with QuickMemo 1 While screen is switched off Press and hold the Volume Up key OR OR Touch and slide the status bar downward and tap 2 Select the desired menu option from Pen type Colour Eraser and create a memo 3 Tap in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen To exit QuickMemo at any time tap ...

Page 28: ...ouch and slide the status bar downwards tap QSlide or while using applications that support QSlide tap The function will be continuously displayed as a small window on your screen 2 You can make a call browse the Web or choose other phone options You can also use and tap the screen under the small windows when the transparency bar is not full NOTE The QSlide can support up to one window at the sam...

Page 29: ... then follow the on screen instructions to conﬁgure the device s 3 Touch and slide the status bar downwards and use QuickRemote functions NOTE The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared IR signals Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you use the QuickRemote function This function may not be supported depending on the model the m...

Page 30: ...such as Play Store select OR CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT If you have a Google account enter your email address and tap NEXT Once you have set up your Google account on your phone your phone automatically synchronizes with your Google account on the Web Your contacts Gmail messages Calendar events and other information from these applications and services on the Web are synchronized with your phone This w...

Page 31: ...rt scanning for available Wi Fi networks 3 Tap a network to connect to it If the network is secured with a lock icon you need to enter a password 4 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi Fi status NOTE If you are out of the Wi Fi zone or have set Wi Fi to OFF additional charges may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use TIP How to obtain the MAC address Tap Apps tab Network...

Page 32: ...h device 1 Tap Apps tab Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Set Bluetooth to ON to turn it 3 Tap Search for devices to view the devices in the Bluetooth Range 4 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list Once the paring is successful your device will connect to the other device NOTE Some devices especially headsets or hands free car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other dev...

Page 33: ...ou can enjoy SmartShare feature on Gallery and Music 1 On the content you want to play or beam tap or SmartShare 2 Tap Play or Beam in the dialog box Play You can stream your content via TV Bluetooth speaker etc Beam You can send your content to Bluetooth devices or SmartShare Beam supported LG phones or tablets SmartShare Beam quickly transfers multimedia contents through Wi Fi Direct 3 Tap the d...

Page 34: ...devices After connection you can enjoy the contents from the nearby device on your phone Transferring data between a PC and the device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device Transferring data 1 Connect your device to a PC using a USB cable 2 Slide down the notiﬁcations panel and select the Media sync MTP 3 Transfer data between a PC and the device NOTE LG Android Platform Driver on ...

Page 35: ...nal calls touch and hold Calling your contacts 1 Tap to open your contacts 2 Scroll through the contact list or enter the ﬁrst few letters of the contact you want to call by tapping Search contacts 3 In the list tap you want to call Answering and rejecting a call When you receive a call swipe the in any direction to Answer the incoming call Swipe the in any direction to Decline an incoming call ...

Page 36: ...d for each call you make Viewing your call logs On the Home screen tap and choose the Call logs View a complete list of all dialled received and missed calls TIP Tap any call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Tap the then tap Delete all to delete all the recorded items Call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding as well as other special featur...

Page 37: ...tact s number then tap the Tap Add to Contacts New contact 2 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap the image area Choose from Take photo or Select from Gallery 3 Tap a category of contact information and enter the details about your contact 4 Tap Save Favourites contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favourites Adding a contact to your favourites 1 Tap to open your c...

Page 38: ... name The star turns white color and the contact is removed from your favourites Creating a group 1 Tap to open your contacts 2 Tap Groups and tap the Select New group 3 Enter a name for the new group You can also set a ringtone for the newly created group 4 Tap Save to save the group NOTE If you delete a group the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost They will remain in your contacts ...

Page 39: ...on to whom you send the message 3 Tap the Enter message ﬁeld and begin composing your message 4 Tap to open the options menu TIP You can tap the icon to attach the file that you want to share with message 5 Tap Send to send your message 6 Responses will appear on the screen As you view and send additional messages a message thread is created WARNING The 160 character limit may vary from country to...

Page 40: ...at you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation Changing your message settings Your phone message settings are pre defined so you can send messages immediately You can change the settings according to your preferences Tap the Messaging icon on the Home screen tap and then tap Settings Messaging ...

Page 41: ... account After the initial set up E mail displays the contents of your inbox Adding another email account Tap Apps tab E mail tap Settings Add account Changing an email general settings Tap Apps tab E mail tap Settings General settings Deleting an email account Tap Apps tab E mail tap Settings tap Remove account Select the account to delete Remove select Yes Working with account folders Tap Apps t...

Page 42: ...ge s intended recipient As you enter text matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts Separate multiple addresses using semicolons 3 Tap the to add a Cc Bcc and tap to attach ﬁles if required 4 Enter the text of the message 5 Tap TIP When a new email arrives in your Inbox you will be notified by a sound or vibration E mail ...

Page 43: ...a Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens Shot mode Tap to choose from Auto Panorama or Dual Settings Tap to adjust the camera and video settings Gallery Tap to access your Gallery Record Tap to start recording a video Capture Tap to take a photo Back key Tap to close the selected menu or exit the Camera app NOTE Please ensure the camera lens is clean before taking pictu...

Page 44: ...crease which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory To take a photo say one of the following words Cheese Smile Whiskey Kimchi or LG Sets a delay after the capture button is pressed This is ideal if you want to be in the photo It is easily used to take better pictures to keeping horizontal and verticals Opens the help guide to know how a function operates TIP The setting menu i...

Page 45: ... Once you ve taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took Tap to edit the photo Tap to take another photo immediately Tap to send your photo to others or share it via social network services Tap to delete the photo Tap to access the options that you wish to adjust Tap to add the photo to Favourites TIP If you have an SNS account set up on...

Page 46: ...top recording TIP Tap to capture an image during recording a video Tap to pause recording a video After recording a video In the viewfinder tap the video thumbnail at the top of the screen to view the last video you took 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 the options that yo...

Page 47: ...o see a clear image Burst shot Allows you to take multiple shots quickly Touch and hold Panorama mode Allows you to take a picture a long way over a wide area of land 1 Tap Apps tab 2 MODE Panorama 3 Tap to start 4 Pan your phone slowly to one direction 5 Fit focus area to blue guideline to take photo 6 Tap stop button when ﬁnished ...

Page 48: ...Touch and hold the small screen to resize it Tap on the small screen to switch screens 3 Tap to stop dual recording Super Zooming You can use a zoom up to 8 times while taking pictures TIP This function operates automatically while zooming in and out NOTE Use a steady hand This feature does not work with some functions Objects can be overlapped when taking a picture of fast moving subjects Camera ...

Page 49: ... Play connected wired or wirelessly to two displays can be run on a different screen NOTE Connect two devices using wired Slimport HDMI cable or a wirelessly Miracast The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by an HDMI cable or Miracast The Gallery Video apps are supported on Dual Play Tap the once when two displays are a different status i e the monitor is playing a video and you...

Page 50: ...s When another application such as E mail saves a picture the download folder is automatically created to contain the picture Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it Pictures are displayed by creation date in a folder Select a picture to view it full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use...

Page 51: ...ect the video you want to play Touch to pause resume video playback Touch to go 10 seconds forward Touch to go 10 seconds backward Touch to manage the video volume Touch to lock unlock a video screen Touch to rotate a video screen Touch to use QSlide Tap to share your video via the SmartShare function Tap to access the options that you wish to adjust ...

Page 52: ... methods In a folder tap and select photos videos by ticking and then tap on Delete When viewing a photo tap Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo tap Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign to a contact NOTE Some file formats are not supported depending on the device software If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Camera and Video ...

Page 53: ... a song 1 Tap Apps tab 2 Tap Songs 3 Select the song you want to play Tap to pause playback Tap to resume playback Tap to skip to the next track in the album playlist or shuffle Touch and hold to fast forward Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album playlist or shuffle Touch and hold to rewind Multimedia ...

Page 54: ...change the volume while listening to music press the up and down volume keys on the back side of the phone NOTE Some file formats are not supported depending on the device software If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files NOTE Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws Therefore it may be necessary to obt...

Page 55: ...or tap a current alarm icon to activate an existing alarm Timer The Timer tab can be used to alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed 1 Open the Clock app then select the Timer tab 2 Set the time on the digital timer Tap the Hour Minute or Second ﬁeld then enter the numbers as necessary World colck The World clock tab allows you to set up a list of cities to easily che...

Page 56: ...rform mathematical calculations using a standard calculator or a scientific calculator 1 Tap Apps tab 2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations tap the function you want to perform x or followed by 4 For more complex calculations tap then tap Scientiﬁc calculator 5 To check the history tap the icon Calendar The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events That yo...

Page 57: ...recording The available recording time may differ from actual recording time Tasks This task can be synchronized with MS Exchange account You can create task revise it and delete it in MS outlook or MS Office Outlook Web Access Synchronizing MS Exchange 1 Tap Apps tab 2 Tap General tab Accounts sync Add account 3 Tap Microsoft Exchange to create Email address and Password 4 Make sure if you checkm...

Page 58: ...the screen Select one of the suggested keywords that appear NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through the applications Tap Apps tab NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Utilities ...

Page 59: ... may not be available from all carriers or in all countries NOTE What if there is no icon 1 Using a mobile Web browser access LG SmartWorld www lgworld com and select your country 2 Download the LG SmartWorld App 3 Run and install the downloaded ﬁle 4 Access LG SmartWorld by tapping the icon Special benefit only in LG SmartWorld 1 Decorate your own style on your Smartphone Use Home Theme Keyboard ...

Page 60: ...es and downloading content Check data charges with your network provider 1 Tap Apps tab Using the Web toolbar Tap slide it upwards with your finger to open Tap to go back one page Tap to go forward one page to the page you connected to after the current one This is the opposite of what happens when you tap which takes you to the previous page Tap to go to the Home page Tap to add a new window Tap ...

Page 61: ... webpage tap Add to bookmarks OK To open a bookmarked webpage tap and select one History Tap History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear all history tap Yes Using Popup Browser Use this feature to access the Internet without closing the current application While viewing content such as contacts or notes that include web addresses select a web address and then tap ...

Page 62: ...plication may not be available depending on your region and service provider Viewing webpages Tap the Address field and then enter a web address or search criteria Opening a page To go to a new page tab New tab To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down and tap the page to select it The Web ...

Page 63: ...a usage and set mobile data usage limit Call Configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier Voicemail Allows you to select your carrier s voicemail service Fixed dialing numbers Turn on and compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone You ll need your PIN2 which is available from your operator Only numbers within the fixed d...

Page 64: ... select your end call Call barring Lock incoming outgoing or international calls Call duration View the duration of calls including Last call Outgoing calls Incoming calls and All calls Additional settings Allows you to change the following settings Caller ID Choose whether to display your number in an outgoing call Call waiting If call waiting is activated the handset will notify you of an incomi...

Page 65: ... phones Media server Share the phone display and sound on TV Miracast Mirror phone screen and sound onto Miracast dongle or TV Wirelessly LG PC Suite Connect LG PC Suite with your phone to easily Manage multimedia content and apps Tethering networks USB tethering Connect the USB cable to share the internet connection with the computer Wi Fi hotspot You can also use your phone to provide a mobile b...

Page 66: ... phone s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment Vibration strength Allows you to set the vibrate strength for calls notifications and touch feedback RINGTONES VIBRATIONS Ringtone Set the ringtone for calls You can also add a ringtone by tapping at the top right corner of the screen Notification sound Set the notification sound You can also add a notification sound by tapping at th...

Page 67: ...pad touch sounds Checkmark to play tones while using dial pad Touch sounds Checkmark to play sound when making screen selection Screen lock sound Checkmark to play sound when locking and unlocking the screen Message call voice notifications Tap the Message call voice notifications switch to toggle it On or Off On allows your device to incoming call and message events automatically Display HOME LOC...

Page 68: ... type when you turn on your phone or wake up the screen you will be asked to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen Smart Lock Sets to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it when it s in a familiar location like your home or work or when it recognizes your face Screen swipe effect Sets the screen swipe effect options NOTE This setting name may be P...

Page 69: ...he size of the font displayed in the phone and menus OTHER SCREEN SETTINGS Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen For best battery performance use the dimmest comfortable brightness Notification LED Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off On will activate the LED light for the notifications you select in the color you set for each one Auto rotate screen Checkmark to set the phone to automat...

Page 70: ...and to configure the on screen keyboard including words you ve added to its dictionary Language Sets the language to use on your device Default Sets the default on screen keyboard to use when entering text LG Keyboard Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter data Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings Google voice typing Checkmark to select Google voice typing to enter data Tap...

Page 71: ...ta usage Cloud Add a cloud account to quickly and easily use cloud service on LG apps Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug ins you have installed on your phone NOTE Requires additional plug ins to become selectable One handed operation Dial keypad Checkmark to enable you move the dial keypad to the right or left side of the device Simply tap the arrow to mov...

Page 72: ... when powered on to protect data if lost or stolen Password typing visible Show the last character of the hidden password as you type Phone administrators View or deactivate phone administrators Unknown sources Default setting to install non Play store applications Verify apps Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm Storage type Hardware backed Trusted credentials Display ...

Page 73: ...ooze or stop the alarm Pause video Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the device to pause the currently playing video Help Opens a help guide on how to use the Gestures features of your device Motion sensor calibration Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor QuickCircle case Activate to make features such as music weather and clock available in small view when us...

Page 74: ...pplications are using the most battery power Tap one of the entries to see more detailed information Battery usage View the battery usage Battery percentage on status bar Checkmark to display the battery level percentage on the Status Bar next to the battery icon BATTERY SAVER Tap the Battery saver switch to toggle it On or Off Tap Battery saver to access the following settings TURN BATTERY SAVER ...

Page 75: ...ce LG Backup service Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data If you reset the phone this way you are prompted to re enter the same information as when you first started Android Printing Allows you to print the content of certain screens such as web p...

Page 76: ...me functions may not be available depending on the model NOTE You can use the Help menu from the application to find out how to use the LG PC Suite software Installing the LG PC Suite Software To download the LG PC Suite software please do the following 1 Go to www lg com us 2 Go to SUPPORT MOBILE SUPPORT PC Sync 3 Select the model information and click GO 4 Scroll down select the PC SYNC tab Wind...

Page 77: ...a contents to your device Synchronizes data schedules contacts bookmarks in your device and PC Some functions may not be available depending on the model NOTE You can use the Help menu from the application to find out how to use the LG PC Suite software Installing the LG PC Suite Software To download the LG PC Suite software please do the following 1 Go to www lg com us 2 Go to SUPPORT MOBILE SUPP...

Page 78: ...equired for data Required software LG United Mobile driver NOTE LG Integrated USB Driver The LG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device and PC It is installed automatically when you install the LG PC Suite software application PC software LG PC Suite ...

Page 79: ...tes 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 LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models LG Mobile Phone software update via Over ...

Page 80: ...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 before updating your phone s software LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data NOTE This feature depends on your network service provider region and country Phone software update ...

Page 81: ... providers other than LG LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting from edited registry settings being edited or operating system software being modified Any attempt to customize your operating system may cause the device or its applications to not work as they should Software audio wallpaper images and other media supplied with your device are licensed for limit...

Page 82: ...movies first register your device at vod divx com Find your registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX LLC and are used under license Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Digital Plus and the ...

Page 83: ...h the your phone Items described below may be optional Travel adaptor Quick Start Guide Stereo headset Data cable NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories Failure to do this may void your warranty Accessories may vary in different regions Accessories ...

Page 84: ... inserted No network connection Dropped network Signal is weak or you are outside the carrier network Move toward a window or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM or USIM 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 ma...

Page 85: ...not available Dialling error New network not authorized New SIM or USIM card inserted Check for new restrictions Pre paid charge limit reached Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2 Phone cannot be switched 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 86: ...nnection to the phone No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket 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 messages from your phone Files do not open Unsupported file format Ch...

Page 87: ...ape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem Try to perform a software update via the website ...

Page 88: ...available Data Synchronization Is it possible to synchronize all email folders The Inbox is automatically synchronized You can view other folders by tapping the and select Folders to choose a folder Google Service Gmail Log In Do I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail Once you have logged into Gmail no need to log into Gmail again Google Service Google Account Is it possible to f...

Page 89: ...Any application that is available at Play Store and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used Phone Function Synchronisation Is it possible to synchronize my contacts from all my email accounts Only Gmail and MS Exchange server company email server contacts can be synchronized Phone Function Wait and Pause Is it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers If you t...

Page 90: ...ck Pattern The first time you do this a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern will appear 4 Set up by drawing your pattern once and once again for confirmation Precautions to take when using the pattern lock It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times You have five chances to enter your u...

Page 91: ...reated a Google account on the phone or you have forgotten it you will have to perform a hard reset Caution If you perform a factory reset all user applications and user data will be deleted Please remember to backup any important data before performing a factory reset Phone Function Memory Will I know when my memory is full Yes you will receive a notification Phone Function Language Support Is it...

Page 92: ...en backlight timeout time Phone Function Wi Fi mobile network When Wi Fi and mobile network are both available which service will my phone use When using data your phone may default to the Wi Fi connection if Wi Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On However there will be no notification when your phone switches from one to the other To know which data connection is being used view the mobile ...

Page 93: ...regardless of whether the necessary drivers are installed or not Phone Function Alarm Can I use music files for my alarm Yes After saving a music file as a ringtone you can use it as your alarm 1 Touch and hold a song in a library list In the menu that opens tap Set as ringtone Phone ringtone or Contact ringtone 2 In the alarm clock setting screen select the song as a ringtone Phone Function Alarm...

Page 94: ...n more brightly 1 From the Home screen tap and hold 2 Tap System settings Display tab Auto adjust screen tone 3 Tap the check box to cancel the function Recovery Solution Hard Reset Factory Reset How can I perform a factory reset if I can t access the phone s setting menu If your phone does not restore to its original condition use a hard reset factory reset to initialize it FAQ ...

Page 95: ...expose it to temperatures below 0 C or above 40 C such as outdoor during snowstorm or in your car in hot days Exposure to cold or heat will result in malfunction damage or permanent failure Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices The RF emissions from mobile phones may affect nearby electronic equipment that not adequately shielded You should consult manufacturers of any per...

Page 96: ...ts that connect to the phone etc This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation Disconnect the plug and charger from the outlet when the phone shows that the battery has been fully charged because it may cause electric shock or fire hazard When in the car do not leave your phone or install a hands free kit near the airbag If wireless equipment is improperly installed you can be seriously injured if ...

Page 97: ...nd its accessories Installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call Emergency calls can be made only within a service area To make an emergency call make sure you are within a service area and the phone is on Use your accessories such as headphones or headsets with caution ensuring t...

Page 98: ...ng metallic components may not be used Body worn accessories that cannot maintain 0 39 inches 1cm separation distance between the user s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for typical body worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided For your safety Part15 19 statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject t...

Page 99: ...his 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 communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning t...

Page 100: ...system that has been qualified with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard IEEE Std 1725 200x Use of an unq...

Page 101: ...he phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Avoid damage to your ear Damage to your hear can occur due to constant exposure to excessive high sound We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the phone near your ear We also recommend you be reasonable with the music and volume level If you listen to music please ensure that the volume level is adequate ...

Page 102: ...ernational standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 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 American National Standards...

Page 103: ... antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise would be need Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC if possible Exposing your phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage malfunction or even explosion Driving Check the laws and regulations related to the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive Alw...

Page 104: ...sistent with independent researches and with recommendations based on wireless technology research People with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep the phone at least fifteen centimeters six inches from their pacemaker whenever the phone is turned on Not carry the phone in a shirt pocket Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker to minimize the potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that in...

Page 105: ...alth Care Facilities Turn off your phone in health care facilities whenever there are signs asking you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Facilities with signs Turn off the phone in any facility where warning signs request you to do so Airplanes FCC regulations prohibit the use of phones while in the air Turn off your phone ...

Page 106: ...g the potentially dangerous areas are Fueling areas such as gas stations areas below deck on boats facilities where chemical products are transferred or stored vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine For ...

Page 107: ...fically made for your phone model since they are designed to maximize the battery life Do not disassemble or short circuit it Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement Charge the battery after long periods without use to maximize its life The battery life will vary depending on usage patterns and envi...

Page 108: ...ps or pens in your pocket or bag may cause a shortcircuit between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery The short circuit of the terminals may damage the battery and cause an explosion General Notice Using a damaged battery or inserting it into the mouth can cause serious injuries Do not place the phone in proximity to items containing magnetic components such as credit card...

Page 109: ... happens we recommend immediate hand washing Do not paint the phone Data stored in your phone might be deleted due to careless use hardware repair or software upgrade Please backup your important phone numbers ringtones text or voice messages images and videos might also get deleted The manufacturer is not liable for damages due to loss of data When using the phone in public places you may set the...

Page 110: ...e cost of performing 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 WARNING Notice for Battery replacement For your safety do not remove the battery incorporated in the product If you need to replace the battery take it to the nearest authorized LG Elec...

Page 111: ...nd retain for future reference Should the unit require maintenance contact an authorized service center Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to laser beam do not try to open the enclosure or make direct contact with the laser ...

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