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Basic Functions

Using the battery efficiently

Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions
running simultaneously and continuously.
Cancel background operations to increase battery life.

To minimise battery consumption, follow these tips:

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Turn off the Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi network function when not using
them.

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Set the screen timeout to as short a time a possible.

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Minimise the screen brightness.

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Set a screen lock when the device is not used.

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To use a downloaded app, check the battery level.

Summary of Contents for LG-K500Z

Page 1: ...ENGLISH MFL69530801 1 0 www lg com USER GUIDE LG K500Z ...

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

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

Page 4: ... use 02 Basic Functions 21 Product components and accessories 22 Parts overview 24 Turning on or off the power 25 Installing the SIM card 26 Inserting the memory card 28 Charging the battery 29 Using the battery efficiently 30 Touch screen 33 Home screen 40 Screen lock 44 Device encryption 45 Memory card encryption 46 Taking screenshots 46 Entering text Table of contents ...

Page 5: ...ce Recorder 72 Music 73 E mail 74 Contacts 76 Calendar 77 File Manager 78 Tasks 78 Evernote 78 Cell Broadcast 78 FM Radio 79 LG Backup 80 RemoteCall Service 80 SmartWorld 81 Google apps 04 Phone Settings 84 Settings 84 Networks 95 Sound notification 96 Display 97 General 05 Appendix 106 LG Language Settings 106 LG Bridge 107 Phone software update 109 FAQ 112 Anti Theft Guide 113 More information ...

Page 6: ...uation and the software version When the device is turned on for the first time an initial configuration takes place The first booting time may be longer than usual Read before use To purchase optional items contact the LG Customer Information Centre for available dealers The appearance and specifications of the device are subject to change without notice Do not use LG products for other purposes ...

Page 7: ...ntain metal and should position the product at least 5 mm away from your body In order to transmit data files or messages this device requires a quality connection to the network In some cases transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available Ensure the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed Product care and ...

Page 8: ...ffect the information on the magnetic strips Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture Use accessories like earphones cautiously Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily Do not use touch or attempt to remove or fix broken chipped or cracked glass Damage to the glass display due to abuse or misuse is not covered under the warran...

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

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

Page 11: ...charge the battery before recharging Unlike other battery systems there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery s performance Use only LG batteries and chargers LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times b...

Page 12: ...he SIM card while using the device This may damage the SIM card or the system Take extra care to ensure that the SIM card is not scratched bent or damaged by magnet This may delete files saved on the SIM card or cause device malfunctions Precautions when using memory cards Make sure that the orientation is correct when inserting the memory card Inserting using the wrong orientation may damage the ...

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

Page 14: ...ee notifications and use the function via second screen while you are use the entire screen apps You can use the control panel during take a picture or recording To turn on off the second screen filp over the device Second screen Turning on and off Second screen feature You can turn on and off the Second screen feature and select what to display Tap Settings Display Second screen Show when main sc...

Page 15: ...g the Quick Share icon that appears after taking a picture or recording a video and select an app to share it Alternatively tap and hold the Preview icon that appears after taking a picture or recording a video and drag it to the Quick Share icon The app displayed by the Quick Share icon may vary depending on the type and frequency of access of the apps installed on the device You can use this fea...

Page 16: ...ndo the last action Redo the last action you undid Enter a note by using the keypad Write notes by hand Erase handwritten notes Zoom in or out rotate or erase the parts of a handwritten note Access additional options including sharing and locking notes changing the note pad style and inserting content 3 Tap to save the note Writing notes on a photo 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 Tap to take a photo then tap OK...

Page 17: ...wed in either QuickMemo or Gallery To save notes in the same location all the time select the Use as default app checkbox and select an app Managing folders You can view notes grouped by the type of the notes 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 At the top of the screen tap and select a menu item All memos View all notes saved in QuickMemo My memos View notes created by QuickMemo Photo memos View notes created by Ca...

Page 18: ... not be supported by some apps Turn off the QSlide mode to switch to full screen mode Adjust the opacity of the QSlide window If the QSlide window is transparent it will not respond to touch inputs Close the QSlide window Adjust the size of the QSlide window Content sharing Playing content You can play content from your device on TV Play saved content such as photos music and videos 1 Connect your...

Page 19: ...artShare Beam and drag to activate it You can send files faster when both devices are connected to the same Wi Fi network You can send files to DLNA compatible phones and tablets regardless if it is a LG device Sending files to another device 1 Select a file and tap SmartShare Beam Alternatively tap from the file list and select files then tap SHARE SmartShare Beam 2 Select a device from the list ...

Page 20: ...ty only Receive sound or vibrate notifications for the selected apps Even when Priority only is turned on alarms still sound Total silence Disable both the sound and vibration Ringtone ID You can set the device so that it plays an automatically composed ringtone for each incoming call from the selected contacts This function is useful because you can know who are calling you by only hearing the ri...

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Page 22: ...cessories Using accessories made by other manufacturers may affect your device s call performance or cause malfunctions This may not be covered by LG s repair service If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional basic items contact the LG Customer Service Centre To purchase optional items contact the LG Customer Service Cent...

Page 23: ...Basic Functions 22 Parts overview Volume Keys Front Camera Lens Earpiece Proximity Ambient Light Sensor Power Lock Key SIM Memory card tray Charger USB Port Headset Jack Flash Rear Camera Lens Speaker ...

Page 24: ... a photo To take continuous shots of photos press and hold the Volume key Press the Volume Down key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned off Press the Volume Up key twice to launch Capture Power Lock Key Briefly press the key when you want to turn on or off the screen Press and hold the key when you want to select a power control option Some functions may be restricte...

Page 25: ...Power Lock key then select Power off Power control options Tap and hold the Power Lock key then select an option Power off Turn off the device Power off and restart Restart the device Turn on Airplane mode Block telecommunication related functions including making phone calls messaging and browsing the Internet Other functions remain available If the screen freezes or the device does not respond w...

Page 26: ... card Properly use the SIM card provided by your mobile service provider 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray 3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards ...

Page 27: ... not lose your SIM card LG is not responsible for damage and other issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card Be careful not to damage the SIM card when you insert or remove it Inserting the memory card The device supports up to a 2 TB microSD Some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type Some memory cards may not be fully compatib...

Page 28: ...espan of memory cards Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety 1 Tap Settings General Storage USB 2 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray 3 Pull out the card tray and remove the memory card Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information This may cause data to be lost or corrupted or may damage the memor...

Page 29: ...harger battery and charging cable Charging the battery with a third party charger may cause the battery to explode or may damage the device Using the device when it is charging may cause electric shock To use the device stop charging Remove the charger from the power socket after the device is fully charged This prevents unnecessary power consumption Another way to charge the battery is by connect...

Page 30: ...ly Cancel background operations to increase battery life To minimise battery consumption follow these tips Turn off the Bluetooth or Wi Fi network function when not using them Set the screen timeout to as short a time a possible Minimise the screen brightness Set a screen lock when the device is not used To use a downloaded app check the battery level ...

Page 31: ...an familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option Tapping and holding Tap and hold for several seconds to run a hidden function ...

Page 32: ...m in or out on a photo or map Swiping Tap and hold an item such as an app or widget then swipe it to another location You can use this gesture to move an item Flicking Gently tap and hold on the screen then flick left or right to quickly move to another panel ...

Page 33: ...n may not be visible depending on your position Use the device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books Do not press the screen with excessive force Gently tap with your fingertip on the option you want Touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a glove on or by using the tip of your fingernail Touch control ma...

Page 34: ...nce To search for an app use Google search Home screen layout View all apps and organise widgets and folders on the Home screen Status bar Folder Home touch buttons Widget Second screen Page icon Quick access area The Home screen may vary depending on the service provider or software version Second screen Second screen at the top of the screen the user can configure the desired app Try to quickly ...

Page 35: ...buttons Return to the previous screen Close the keypad or pop up windows Tap to go to the Home screen To launch Google tap and hold View a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list Use the Clear all option to delete all recently used apps In some apps tapping and holding the button will access additional options Editing Home touch buttons You can rearrange Home touch buttons or add fr...

Page 36: ... transmitted over the network Alarm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Battery level Flight mode is on Missed calls Wi Fi is on Mute mode is on GPS is on Hotspot is on No SIM card Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all depending on the device s status Refer to the icons according to the actual environment in which you are using th...

Page 37: ...u want If you tap and hold the icon the settings screen for the corresponding function appears View quick access icons Permit receipt of files from nearby devices View notifications Access the Settings app Delete notifications Adjust the brightness Notification panel settings You can select items to display on the notification panel Tap on the notification panel To rearrange quick access icons tap...

Page 38: ...screen tap and hold on an empty space then start the desired function To rearrange the Home screen canvases tap and hold on a canvas then drag it to another location To add widgets to the Home screen tap Widgets and drag a widget to the Home screen To change Home screen settings tap Home screen settings and customise options See Home screen settings for details To reinstall apps that have been uni...

Page 39: ...r tap Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it to another location To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom To remove an icon from the quick access area drag the icon to the Home screen Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen tap and ...

Page 40: ...reen settings You can customise Home screen settings 1 Tap Settings Display Home screen 2 Customise settings Select Home Select a Home screen mode Wallpaper Change the Home screen background theme Screen swipe effect Select an effect to apply when the Home screen canvas switches Theme Set the screen theme Download themes from SmartWorld Sort apps by Sort apps by names or download date on the Home ...

Page 41: ...vents unnecessary touch input on the device screen and reduces battery consumption We recommend that you activate the screen lock while not using the device Configuring screen lock settings There are several options available for configuring the screen lock settings 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock and then select the method you prefer 2 Customise lock settings None Deactivate...

Page 42: ...e following lock screen settings 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen 2 Customise settings Select screen lock Select a screen lock method Smart Lock Select trusted items so that if one of them occurs the device is automatically unlocked Screen swipe effect Set screen transition effects to apply when the screen is unlocked This option appears when the screen lock method is set to Swipe Wallpaper Chan...

Page 43: ...een provided by LG It may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the user When tapping the screen use your fingertip Do not use a fingernail To use the KnockON feature make sure that the proximity light sensor is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance Turning on the screen Double tap the middle of the screen Tapping the top or bottom of the s...

Page 44: ...t Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen Creating a Knock Code 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code 2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and tap NEXT 3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification then tap CONFIRM 4 Set a backup PIN to use when the Knock Code is forgotten Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code Unlo...

Page 45: ...utions for device encryption You can use the mobile phone lock on the lock screen to increase your device s protection level If the mobile phone lock is turned on and an incorrect password is entered more than a specified number of times the device will automatically initialise If you forget your decryption password initialise the device Initialisation will delete all data saved before initialisat...

Page 46: ... music photos and videos To encrypt the memory card make sure that a screen lock is set using a PIN or password Once memory card encryption starts some functions are not available If the device is turned off while encryption is underway the encryption process will fail and some data may be damaged Therefore be sure to check whether the battery level is sufficient before starting encryption Encrypt...

Page 47: ...a screenshot drag the status bar downwards then tap Capture When the screen is turned off or locked you can access Capture by pressing the Volume Up key twice First tap Settings General and then turn on Shortcut key See Writing notes on a screenshot for details Entering text Using Smart keyboard You can use Smart keyboard to enter and edit text With Smart keyboard you can view text as you type wit...

Page 48: ...ext This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard Suggesting words Smart keyboard automatically analyses your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type The longer you use your device the more precise the suggestions are Enter text then tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right side of the space bar upwards The selected word is automatically entered You do not n...

Page 49: ...nguage keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout Alternatively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout 2 Tap a key on the bottom row then drag it to another position This option is available on the QWERTY QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards This function may not be supported for some languages ...

Page 50: ...ively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height 2 Adjust the keyboard height Selecting a landscape keyboard mode You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape Alternatively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in lan...

Page 51: ...e to landscape mode to split the keyboard to both sides To merge or split the keyboard pinch together or spread apart your fingers on the keyboard One handed operation mode You can move the keyboard to one side of the screen so that you can use the keyboard with one hand 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout One handed operation Alternatively tap on the ke...

Page 52: ...ging the keyboard You can change the input language and the keyboard type for each language 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages 2 Select a language and customise the keyboard type Copy and Paste You can cut or copy text from an app and then paste the text into the same app Or you can run other apps and paste the text into them 1 Tap and hold around the text you wa...

Page 53: ...ext input window then select CLIP TRAY 2 Select and paste an item from the Clip Tray A maximum of 20 items can be saved to the Clip Tray Tap to lock saved items in order to not delete them even when the maximum quantity is exceeded A maximum of ten items can be locked To delete locked items unlock them first Tap to delete the items saved to the Clip Tray The Clip Tray may not be supported by some ...

Page 54: ...Useful Apps 03 ...

Page 55: ...ervice provider or service area Uninstalling apps Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users Uninstalling with the tap and hold gesture On the Home screen tap and hold the app to uninstall then drag it over Uninstall at the top of the screen If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours from now you can reinstall them See Recently uninstalled apps fo...

Page 56: ...u must download them again from the app store This feature is activated on the default Home screen only If you uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher they are immediately and permanently removed from the device Phone Voice call Make a phone call by using one of the available methods such as manually entering a phone number or making a call from the contact list or the lis...

Page 57: ...s connected you can make calls by using the call end button on the headset To end a call simply by pressing the Power Lock key tap Settings Networks Call Answer and end calls then turn on End calls with the Power key Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call screen To send a rejection message drag the rejection message to the outside of the ...

Page 58: ...n screen buttons Contacts Move directly to the contact list from the call screen It is possible to view the contact list during a call End End a call Dialpad Display or hide the dial pad Speaker Turn on the speakerphone function Mute Mute your voice so that your voice cannot be heard by the other party Bluetooth Use a Bluetooth device to make calls Make sure that a Bluetooth device is connected Ac...

Page 59: ... each call Consult your mobile service provider for more information Viewing call records To view recent call records tap Call logs Then you can use the following functions To view detailed call records select a contact To make a call to the selected contact tap To delete call records tap Delete The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge Contact your mobile service provider for de...

Page 60: ... service provide for more information 1 Tap 2 Tap 3 Specify a recipient and create a message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap Send to send the message Reading a message You can view exchanged messages organised by contact 1 Tap 2 Select a contact from the message list Configuring messaging settings You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences 1 Tap 2 Tap Se...

Page 61: ... battery before using the camera Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual device Photos and videos can be viewed or edited from Gallery See Gallery overview for details Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your shooting environment On the camera screen tap or drag the screen either up or down or left or right to switch betwe...

Page 62: ... To take a photo tap Or to record a video tap Turn on or off the flash Select a mode Change camera settings Switch between front and rear cameras Start the Gallery Record videos Take photos Back to the previous screen Taking a photo 1 Select a shooting mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap to take a photo Alternatively press a volume key When the screen is turned off or locked star...

Page 63: ...ing the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuous shots of for a wide view 1 On the Auto mode screen tap MODE 2 Tap and then slowly move the camera in one direction Move the device by following the direction of the arrow in the guideline 3 Tap to end shooting Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures On the Auto mode screen tap and hold Continuo...

Page 64: ... smile whisky kimchi LG Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines Set the locations where you want to save photos and videos These options appear when an external memory card is inserted Save to the internal storage Save to the external memory card Customise auto shooting settings These options appear when using the front ...

Page 65: ... details Gesture shot You can take selfies by using gestures Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist In three seconds a photo is taken To use this function make sure that is selected in camera options An alternative way to take gesture shots is to clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that ...

Page 66: ...Taking auto selfies You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and conveniently You can set the device so that when you look at the screen the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically When the front camera detects your face the frame turns white Then if you stop moving the frame turns blue and the front camera takes a photo Tap then tap until appears to ac...

Page 67: ...the folder 2 Tap a folder and select a file View the selected file in full screen mode Swipe left or right on the displayed photo or video screen to view the previous or next file Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Some files may not be opened due to encoding Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error ...

Page 68: ...iety of effects and tools to edit the photo 3 Tap to apply changes 4 Tap SAVE to save changes The changes are overwritten to the original file To save the edited photo as another file tap Save copy Playing a video Edit the video Access additional options Switch to a pop up window Lock or unlock the screen Fast forward the video Pause or play the video Adjust the sound volume Rewind the video Add o...

Page 69: ...t then select files Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options While viewing a photo or video tap to share the file by using the method you want Tap from the file list to select files and share them using the method you want Calculator You can use two types of calculators the simple calculator and the scientific calculator 1 Tap Tools Calculator 2 Use the keypad to mak...

Page 70: ...led weather screen tap or swipe the screen left or right to view the weather for other cities Downloads You can view delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or apps Tap Tools Downloads Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time 1 Tap Clock Alarm 2 Tap to add a new alarm 3 Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE ...

Page 71: ...mer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time 1 Tap Clock Timer 2 Set the time and tap Start To suspend the timer tap Stop To resume the timer tap Resume To stop the timer settings tap Reset 3 Tap Stop to stop the timer alarm Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time 1 Tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch To record a lap time tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to sus...

Page 72: ...ice Recorder 2 Tap To add an event tap Event and add an event to the date you want 3 Tap to end recording The file is saved automatically and the pre listen screen appears 4 Tap to play the recorded voice To pause recording tap To save the location details of recording tap Location If you tap recorded voice files appear You can play a recorded voice file from the list ...

Page 73: ...ccess additional options Select a repeat mode Open the music library Tap to play the next file Tap and hold to fast forward Pause or play Switch to list view Search for music files Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error Music files may be protected by international copyright owners or copyright laws You may hav...

Page 74: ...ister your email account 1 Tap E mail 2 Select an email service provider 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap NEXT to register your account To manually register an email account or to register email accounts not found in the list tap MANUAL SETUP Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings tap Settings To add an account tap Add account To delete an account t...

Page 75: ...l 1 Tap 2 Enter the email address of a recipient 3 Enter a subject and message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the email Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts Tap Contacts Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap 2 Enter contact details and tap SAVE ...

Page 76: ...contact list screen tap Speed dial 2 Tap Add contact from a speed dial number 3 Select a contact Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options On the contact list screen enter a contact name in the search box Scroll the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On...

Page 77: ...ct list screen tap Groups New group 2 Enter a new group name 3 Tap Add members select contacts then tap ADD 4 Tap SAVE to save the new group Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 Tap Calendar 2 Select a date and then tap 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events a pop up window appear...

Page 78: ...s on those devices Event pocket You can use the event pocket to create events Tap to open the event pocket and then drag content to a date in the calendar Manage images text notes and temporarily saved events You can also share text images and notes from another app and save them to the event box If you tap POCKET when creating an event the event is temporarily saved to the event pocket Manage tas...

Page 79: ... and then share them with other devices that support Evernote Tap Evernote Cell Broadcast You can view real time text broadcasts on emergency situations such as typhoons floods and earthquakes Tap Cell Broadcast FM Radio You can listen to FM radio Tap Tools FM Radio To use this app first connect a headset to the device The headset becomes the radio antenna This function may not be supported depend...

Page 80: ...o minimise data loss copy important backup files from the LG Backup folder in the internal storage to a computer or external storage Data in a Google account will not be backed up When you synchronise your Google account Google apps Google contacts Google calendar Google memo app data and apps downloaded from Play store are stored on the Drive app automatically Backup files are saved with the file...

Page 81: ...low the service associate s instructions to enter a six digit access number Your device is remotely connected and remote support service starts SmartWorld You can download a variety of games audio content apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics Customise your device to suit your preferences by using Home themes keyboard themes and fonts If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage fe...

Page 82: ... the Help in the app Some apps may not work depending on the area and service provider Chrome Sign in to Chrome and import opened tabs bookmarks and address bar data from a computer to your device Docs Create documents or edit documents created online or from another device Share and edit documents together with others Drive Upload save open share and organise files from your device Files accessib...

Page 83: ...urchase music files from Play Store Play music files saved on your device Sheets Create spreadsheets or edit spreadsheets created online or from another device Share and edit spreadsheets together with others Slides Create presentation material or edit presentation material created online or from another device Share and edit presentation material together with others Voice Search Search informati...

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Page 85: ...orks Wi Fi You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi Fi network Connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Wi Fi 2 Drag to activate it Available Wi Fi networks appear automatically 3 Select a network You may need to enter the network s Wi Fi password The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi Fi networks If you do not want to automatically connect to a cert...

Page 86: ...mise Wi Fi network settings Wi Fi Direct You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi Fi Direct to share data directly with them You do not need an access point You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi Fi Direct 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Wi Fi Advanced Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Nearby devices that support Wi Fi Direct automatically appear 2 Select a device Connec...

Page 87: ...vices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap SEARCH Only devices with the searching option enabled are displayed on the list 3 Select a device from the list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to perform authentication This step is skipped for previously accessed devices Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file You can send multimedia files or contacts 2 Tap Bluetooth 3 Select a tar...

Page 88: ...ata 2 Customise the following settings Mobile data Set to use data connections on mobile networks Limit mobile data usage Set a limit for mobile data usage to block mobile data if the limit is reached Customise mobile data settings Call You can customise call settings such as voice call and international call options Some features may not be supported depending on the device manufacturer or servic...

Page 89: ... devices SmartShare Beam Share files with other devices via SmartShare Beam Media server You can share media content on your device with nearby devices that support DLNA 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Share connect Media server 2 Customise the following settings Content sharing Share content on your device with nearby devices LG X Screen Set your device s name Content to share Select the ty...

Page 90: ... sign in to LG Bridge on the computer and LG AirDrive on the device LG Bridge software can be downloaded from www lg com 3 Manage files on the device from the computer Printing You can 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 1 Select the content such as images or documents 2 Tap More Print Al...

Page 91: ...his option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your mobile service provider for more information When you connect to your computer download the USB driver from www lg com to the computer You cannot send of receive files between your device and a computer while USB tethering is turned on Turn off USB tethering to share files Operating systems t...

Page 92: ...o activate it 2 Tap Set up Wi Fi hotspot and enter the Wi Fi ID SSID and password 3 Turn on Wi Fi on the other device and select the name of the device network on the Wi Fi list 4 Enter the network password This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your mobile service provider for more information More information is available at this we...

Page 93: ...activate it 2 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair them This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your mobile service provider for more information More informartion is available at this web site http www android com tether Bluetooth_tethering Help You can view help on using tethering and hotspots On the settings screen tap Network...

Page 94: ...se mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen tap Networks More Mobile networks 2 Customise the following settings Mobile data Turn mobile data on or off Data roaming Browse the web use emails multimedia messages and other data services overseas Network mode Select a network type Access point names View or change the access point for using mobile data services To change the access point select ...

Page 95: ...PN information saved on the device are erased 2 Tap Add VPN network If the screen is not locked a notification screen appears Tap SETTINGS from the notification screen and lock the screen See Configuring screen lock settings for details 3 Enter VPN details and tap SAVE Configuring VPN settings 1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list 2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT To save the account d...

Page 96: ... your own vibration pattern Do not disturb Set the time range and app type to receive notification messages Receive notification messages only on particular days of the week See Do not disturb for details Lock screen Display or hide a notification message on the lock screen You can also hide private information Apps Select the apps that can show their notification messages on the screen and set th...

Page 97: ...t face Font size Change the font size Bold text Bold the text on the screen Brightness Use the slide bar to change the device s screen brightness Auto Set the deivce so that the screen brightness is automatically adjusted in accordance with the surrounding light intensity Auto rotate screen Automatically rotate the screen according to the device s orientation Screen timeout Automatically turn off ...

Page 98: ...oard 2 Customise the following settings Language Select a language to apply for the device Current keyboard View the keyboard type currently in use Select a keyboard to use when entering text LG Keyboard Customise LG keyboard settings Google voice typing Configure the options for text dictation by Google Text to speech output Configure the settings for text to speech output Pointer speed Adjust th...

Page 99: ...location information when taking photos or recording videos Google Location History Configure the Google location history settings Accounts sync You can add or manage accounts including a Google account You can also sync particular apps or user information automatically 1 On the settings screen tap General Accounts sync 2 Customise the following settings Auto sync data Sync all the registered acco...

Page 100: ...ease the display colour contrast for people with low vision Vision Screen colour adjustment Adjust the display colour Vision Grayscale Switch the screen to greyscale mode Vision End calls with the Power key End a call by pressing the Power Lock key Hearing Captions Turn on the subtitle service when playing videos for the hearing impaired Hearing Flash alerts Set the device to notify you with a bli...

Page 101: ...ut Quickly access a frequently used function by tapping three times Auto rotate screen Automatically change the screen orientation according to the physical position of the device Switch Access Create key combinations to control your device Shortcut key You can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen is turned off or locked 1 On the settings screen tap General Shortcut key 2 Dr...

Page 102: ...password PIN Password typing visible Display a password as you enter it Phone administrators Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps Unknown sources Allow the installation of apps from non Play Store apps Verify apps Block the installation of harmful apps Display a warning message when a harmful app is installed Storage type View the storage type where the ...

Page 103: ...View the total storage space and free space in the memory card This option appears only when a memory card is inserted To unmount the memory card tap Battery power saving You can view the current battery information or turn on power saving mode 1 On the settings screen tap General Battery power saving 2 Customise the following settings Battery usage View the battery usage details To view more deta...

Page 104: ...d on your device to another device or account Reset the device if necessary 1 On the settings screen tap General Backup reset 2 Customise the following settings LG Backup Back up and restore all data saved on the device See LG Backup for details Back up my data Back up your app data Wi Fi password and other settings to the Google server Backup account View the current backup account in use Automat...

Page 105: ...in About phone You can view information about your device such as the name status software details and legal information On the settings screen tap General About phone and view information Regulatory and safety You can view regulatory marks and related information on your device On the settings screen tap General Regulatory and safety ...

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Page 107: ...o the computer or update the device software See LG Bridge help for details The supported features may vary depending on the device LG USB driver is a necessary program to connect your LG smartphone with the computer and is installed when you install LG Bridge LG Bridge functions Manage the files on the device from a computer via Wi Fi connection or mobile data connection Back up data from the dev...

Page 108: ...irmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user s full attention for the duration of the update process please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each st...

Page 109: ...eneral About phone Update Center Software Update Check now for update Your personal data from internal phone storage including information about your Google account and any other accounts your system application data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence might be lost in the process of updating your phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your personal data...

Page 110: ...r into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM card is more than 6 12 months old If so change your SIM or USIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do not match To change a security code confirm the new code by re entering it If you forget the code contact your service provider The two co...

Page 111: ...cator on the display Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the phone No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories Number not allowed The Fixed dia...

Page 112: ...es not turn on when I receive a call Proximity sensor problem If you use a protection tape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or no interruptions mode ...

Page 113: ... screen is unlocked Add your Google account on your device If your device is wiped but you have your Google account on it the device can t finish the setup process until your Google account information is entered again After your device is protected you ll need to either unlock your screen or enter your Google account password if you need to do a factory reset This ensures that you or someone you ...

Page 114: ...hipping 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 Regulatory and safety For regulatory details go to Settings General Regulatory and safety on your phone Trademarks Copyright 2016 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities ...

Page 115: ...y LG Electronics declares that this LG K500Z product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http www lg com global declaration ...

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