User Guide
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www.lg.com
MFL68942601 (1.0)
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the
enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed
accessories will be free from defects in
material and workmanship, according to the
following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product
extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS
beginning on the date of purchase of the
product with valid proof of purchase, or
absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN
(15) MONTHS from date of manufacture
as determined by the unit's manufacture
date code.
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the
original purchaser 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 under these limited warranty
terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must
provide information to reasonably prove
the date of purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of
shipping the product to the Customer
Service Department of LG. LG shall bear
the cost of shipping the product back to
the consumer after the completion of
service under this limited warranty.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER:
(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of
the product in other than its normal and
customary manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use,
abnormal conditions, improper storage,
exposure to moisture or dampness,
unauthorized modifications, unauthorized
connections, unauthorized repair, misuse,
neglect, abuse, accident, alteration,
improper installation, or other acts which
are not the fault of LG, including damage
caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of
food or liquid.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless
caused directly by defects in material or
workmanship.
(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 not limited to
any implied warranty of marketability or
fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG
approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally
exposed parts that are scratched or
damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published
maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental
program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3. WHAT LG WILL DO:
LG will, at its sole option, either repair,
replace or refund the purchase price of
any unit that is covered under this limited
warranty. LG may choose at its option to
use functionally equivalent re-conditioned,
refurbished or new units or parts or any units.
In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up
any data, applications or software that you
have added to your phone. It is therefore
recommended that you back-up any such
data or information prior to sending the unit
to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such
information.
4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable
to this product. THE DURATION OF 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 EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusive
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts; so these limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call or fax
to the following telephone numbers from
anywhere in the continental United States:
Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-
4026
Or visit http://us.lgservice.com.
Correspondence may also be mailed to:
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O.
Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO
THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write
for the location of the LG authorized service
center nearest you and for the procedures for
obtaining warranty claims.
7.11 Warranty Laws
The following laws govern warranties that
arise in retail sales of consumer goods:
X
The California Song-Beverly Consumer
Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq],
X
The California Uniform Commercial Code,
Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq], and
X
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. [See 15 USC §2301(6).]
Remedies include damages for failing
to honor a written warranty or service
contract or for violating disclosure
provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).]
Except for some labeling and disclosure
requirements, the federal Act does not
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
preempt state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]
The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect
the rights and obligations of parties under the
state Uniform Commercial Code, except the
provisions of the Act prevail over provisions
of the Commercial Code when they conflict.
[CC §1790.3.]
For purposes of small claims actions, this
course will focus on rights and duties under
the state laws.
Table of Contents
Important Notice ............................10
Your Phone ......................................15
Getting Started ...............................18
Installing the SIM card and battery ..18
Charging your phone .........................19
Inserting a microSD card...................20
Removing the microSD card..............21
Formatting the microSD card ............21
Switching between and exiting
applications .......................................21
Your Home screen .........................23
Touch screen tips ..............................23
Proximity sensor ................................23
Lock your phone ................................24
KnockON............................................24
Quick Switch to Silent/Vibrate
Mode .................................................25
Home Screen Overview ...................25
Navigating Through the Home Screen
Canvases ...........................................25
Submenu Options ..............................25
Customizing your Home screen.........25
Customizing apps icons on the Home
screen ................................................26
Creating Application Folders on the
Home screen .....................................27
Customizing the Apps screen............28
Home screen clean view ...................28
Quick access......................................29
Notifications ......................................29
On-screen Keyboard ..........................32
123 Mode ..........................................34
Entering Special Characters..............34
Using Clip Tray ..................................34
Text Link ............................................35
Google Account Setup ..................36
Creating your Google account...........36
Signing into your Google account .....36
Calls .................................................38
Making a call.....................................38
Calling your contacts.........................38
Answering and rejecting a call .........38
Adjusting the in-call volume .............38
Making a second call ........................38
Viewing your call logs .......................39
Call settings ......................................39
Contacts...........................................40
Searching for a contact .....................40
Adding a new contact .......................40
Favorite Contacts ..............................40
Creating a group................................41
Joining and Separating Contacts......41
AT&T Address Book (AAB) ................42
Messaging ......................................43
Messaging.........................................43
Email ................................................45
Email..................................................45
Social Networking ........................48
Adding an account to your phone .....48
Adding a social networking widget on
the Home screen ...............................48
Viewing and updating your status ...49
Syncing accounts on your phone ......49
Removing accounts on your phone ...49
Camera and Video .........................50
Getting to know the viewfinder ........50
Take Pictures ....................................51
Record Videos ...................................51
Camera and Video Settings ..............51
Multi-point Auto Focus .....................52
Gesture shot ......................................52
Super Zooming ..................................52
View Your Pictures ............................52
Gallery Options..................................53
Assign Pictures..................................53
Dual Camera......................................54
Video Options ....................................54
Play a Video .......................................55
Live Zoom ..........................................55
Dual Play ...........................................56
Multimedia......................................57
Gallery ...............................................57
Music.................................................57
How to save music/video files to the
phone.................................................57
Playing a song ...................................57
Working with Playlists ......................58
To add a song to a playlist ................58
To remove a song from a playlist ......58
To rename a playlist ..........................58
To delete a playlist ............................58
Google Applications .....................60
About Google applications................60
Launch Google Maps ........................60
Play Store ..........................................61
Gmail .................................................62
Hangouts ...........................................62
Table of Contents
Utilities ............................................64
QSlide ................................................64
QuickMemo+ .....................................64
QuickRemote .....................................65
SmartShare .......................................67
Setting the alarm ..............................67
Using the calculator ..........................67
Adding an event to your calendar .....68
LG SmartWorld ..................................68
The Web ..........................................70
Browser .............................................70
Using options ....................................70
Adding bookmarks.............................70
Changing the Browser settings.........70
Settings............................................71
Networks tab.....................................71
Airplane mode ..................................71
Wi-Fi ..................................................71
Bluetooth ...........................................73
Data Manager ..................................75
Call ....................................................75
Share & connect................................76
Tethering & networks ........................78
Sound tab ..........................................80
Sound profile .....................................80
Volume .............................................80
Vibration strength .............................80
Ringtone ...........................................80
Default notification sound ................81
Sound with vibration .........................81
Vibration type ....................................81
Do not disturb....................................81
Lock screen........................................81
Apps ..................................................81
Vibrate on tap ....................................81
Sound effects ....................................81
Message/call voice notifications ......81
Display tab ........................................81
Home screen .....................................81
Lock screen........................................82
Home touch buttons .........................83
Font type ...........................................83
Font size ...........................................83
Brightness ........................................83
Notification LED ................................83
Auto-rotate screen ...........................83
Screen timeout .................................83
Smart screen ....................................83
Screen-off effect ...............................83
Daydream .........................................84
General tab........................................84
Language & input .............................84
Location ............................................84
Accounts & sync................................84
Accessibility ......................................85
One-handed operation ......................87
Shortcut key ......................................87
Security .............................................87
Gestures ............................................88
QuickCircle case ................................89
Dual window .....................................89
Date & time ......................................89
Storage ..............................................89
Battery ...............................................89
Smart cleaning ..................................90
Apps ..................................................90
Default message app ........................90
Backup & reset ..................................90
Printing ..............................................91
About phone ......................................91
LG PC Suite .....................................92
For Windows OS ...............................92
For Mac OS........................................93
Software Update ............................95
Phone Software Update ....................95
LG Mobile Phone Software Update via
Over-the-Air (OTA) .............................95
Trademarks .....................................96
Trademarks ........................................96
DivX HD ............................................96
Dolby Digital Plus .............................97
Q&A ..................................................98
Accessories ....................................99
For Your Safety .............................100
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Please check to see if any problems you have
encountered with your phone are described
in this section before taking the phone in for
service or calling a service representative.
1. Phone Memory
In order to make more memory available, you
will have to manage your applications and
delete some data, such as applications or
messages.
Managing Applications
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> General tab
> Apps
.
2 Tap one of the available options at the top
of the screen and select the application you
want to uninstall.
3 Tap
Uninstall
and then tap
OK
to confirm
that you want to uninstall the desired
application.
2. Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery's life between
charges by turning off features that you don't
need to run constantly in the background. You
can also monitor how applications and system
resources consume battery power.
To extend the life of your battery
s Turn off radio communications that you
aren't using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or
GPS.
s Wi-Fi will be set to On the first time you use
your newly purchased phone.
s Lower screen brightness and set a shorter
screen timeout.
s Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail,
Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
s Some applications you have downloaded
may cause your battery power to be reduced.
s While using downloaded applications, check
the battery charge level.
NOTE
X
If you accidently press the Power/Lock
Key while the device is in your pocket, the
screen will turn off automatically in order to
save battery power.
To view the battery charge level
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
General tab
> Battery.
2 The battery status (charging or discharging)
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11
and level are displayed on the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the
battery
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
General tab >
Battery
.
2
Tap Battery usage.
3 A list all of the applications or services using
battery power from the greatest amount of
energy used to the least amount. You can
also use it to turn off applications or services
if they are consuming too much power. Tap
any of the listed items for more options.
3. Installing an Open Source
Operating System
Installing an open source operating system
on your phone and not using the operating
system provided by the manufacturer can
cause your phone to malfunction.
Warning
X
If you install and use an operating
system other than the one provided
by the manufacturer, your phone is no
longer covered by the warranty.
X
To protect your phone and personal data,
download applications only from trusted
sources, such as Play Store. If some
applications are not properly installed
on your phone, your phone may not work
properly- or serious errors may occur. You
will need to uninstall those applications
and all of its data and settings from the
phone.
4. Using a Screen Lock
Set a screen lock to secure your phone. To set
the screen lock, follow the process below.
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> Display tab > Lock
screen > Select screen lock
and select
a desired screen lock from
None, Swipe,
Knock Code, Pattern
,
PIN and Password
.
NOTE
X
In case that you have trouble with Face
Unlock, you can unlock the screen a Backup
Pattern or PIN.
Warning
X
T
ake
precautions whe
n using an unlock
Pattern, PIN, or Password. It is very
important that you remember the screen
unlock information you set. You are
allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen
unlock information. If you used up all 5
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12
opportunities, you will have to wait 30
seconds to attempt unlocking the phone
again.
When you can’t recall your Unlock
Pattern, PIN, or Password:
If you logged into a Google account on
the phone and failed to use the correct
screen lock 5 times, the Forgot knock
code/pattern/PIN/password? button
(depending on the screen lock). You will
be required to sign in with your Google
account and prompted to create a new
screen lock.
If you have set a backup PIN, you can
unlock the screen with keying in the backup
PIN.
If you haven’t created a Google account
on the phone and you forgot your PIN,
Password, and the backup PIN, you need to
perform a hard reset.
Caution
X
If you perform a hard reset, all user
applications and user data will be deleted.
Please remember to back up any important
data before performing a hard reset.
Read ALL steps before attempting.
1 Turn the phone off.
2 Press and hold the following keys at the
same time: Volume Down Key
+
Power/Lock Key
on the back of the
phone.
3 Release the Power/Lock Key only
when the LG logo is displayed, then
immediately press and hold the Power/
Lock Key again.
4 Release all keys when the Factory hard reset
screen is displayed.
5 Press the Volume Keys to highlight
Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key
to continue.
6 Press the Volume Keys to highlight
Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key
once more to confirm.
7 Your device will perform a factory reset.
5. Using Safe Mode
Using Safe mode
To recover your phone when malfunctioning.
Turn off your phone and reboot. When you
see the AT&T booting animation press and
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13
hold the Volume Down Key until you see
the Home screen.
OR
While the phone is on, press and hold the
Power/Lock Key until the Phone options
menu is displayed. Then touch and hold
Power off and tap OK. Your Home screen
will then be displayed with the words "Safe
mode" in lower left corner.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
>
General tab > Apps.
2 Tap one of the available options at the top
of the screen and select the application you
wish to uninstall.
3 Tap Uninstall and OK to confirm.
4 After uninstalling the application, turn off
and reboot your phone.
6.
Connecting your phone to a
computer via USB
1 Use the USB cable that was provided with
your phone to connect the phone to a USB
port on your computer. You'll receive a
notification that the USB is connected and
can see USB connection mode screen.
2 Tap Media sync (MTP) or Send images
(PTP) to confirm that you want to transfer files
between your phone and the computer.
When the phone is connected as USB storage,
you receive a notification. Your phone is
recognized as a device on your computer. You
can now copy files to and from the phone.
7. Unlock screen when using
data connection
Your screen will go dark if untouched
for a period of time when using a data
connection. To turn on your LCD screen,
press the
Power/Lock Key
. To change
the length of time the screen takes to turn
off,
from the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> Display tab > Screen
timeout and select the desired amount.
8. Internal antenna
Please hold the mobile phone straight up
as a regular phone.
While making/receiving calls or sending/
receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower
part of the phone where the antenna is
located. It may affect call quality.
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14
9. When the screen freezes
If the phone does not respond to user
input or the screen freezes:
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
for
10 seconds to reboot it.
10. 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.
11. Hardware key control
mode
If your phone display is damaged or broken,
you can answer an incoming call, end a call, or
turn off an alarm using the hardware keys.
1 Turn your phone off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
and the Volume Keys at the same
time for more than 6 seconds to enter the
Hardware key control mode.
3 Press the Volume Keys to scroll to
the desired option, then press the Power/
Lock Key to confirm.
s Answer a call: Press the Volume Keys
at the same time.
s End a call: Press the Power/Lock Key
during a call.
s Stop an alarm: When an alarm rings,
press and hold the Volume Up Key or
Volume Down Key to stop the alarm.
NOTE
X
If you use your phone with a broken display
glass, your phone can break even more or
you can be injured. Make sure to visit the
LG authorized service center to get your
phone repaired.
Important notice
15
Your Phone
To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key
on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds.
To turn off the phone, press the
Power/Lock Key
on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds and tap
Power off and OK to confirm.
Front view
Warning
X
Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch
screen functionalities. Do not cover the LCD’s proximity sensor with a protective film.
This can cause the sensor to malfunction.
Back Key
s Returns to the previous screen.
s Closes pop-up menus and dialog
boxes.
s Touch and hold to access the Dual
window feature.
Home Key
s Returns to the Home
screen from any screen.
s Touch and hold to access
Google Now.
Earpiece
Notification LED
Recent Apps Key
s Displays your recently used
apps.
s Touch and hold to display
the available options for the
current app or screen
Proximity Sensor
s Senses proximity toward
other objects, such
as your head during a
call, so that you do not
accidentally activate
unwanted features.
Front Camera Lens
s Use to take a picture of
yourself or to video chat on
supported applications.
Quick Keys
s Gives you quick access to your
most used applications.
s To add an icon, drag and drop it
in the bar.
s
To remove an icon, touch and
hold it and remove it from
the bar.
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Your Phone
Rear view
TIP
X
Touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key
whenever you open an application to check what
options are available.
LDAF Sensor (Laser Detection AutoFocus Sensor) : This sensor measures the distance to
the subject using laser technology and allows for improved focusing speed and object detection
in low-light situations.
Volume Keys
Back Camera Lens
LDAF Sensor
(Laser Detection Auto-
Focus Sensor)
Speaker
Flash
Power/Lock Key
NFC Touch Point
IR (Infrared)
LED
Microphone
Charger/USB
Port
3.5mm Headset
Jack
17
Your Phone
Battery compartment view
NOTE
X
The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.
Battery
Back cover
Micro SIM/microSD
Card slot
18
Installing the SIM card and
battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone,
you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card
and battery:
1 Hold the phone on your hand firmly. With
the other hand, lift the back cover using the
fingertip cutout located on the left side of
the cover and remove it.
2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Make sure the gold contact area on the card
is facing downwards.
NOTE
Please insert the notched side of the SIM card
first. Refer to the image inscribed below the
SIM card slot. The SIM card slot is located at
the bottom of the dual card slot.
3 Insert the battery into place by aligning the
gold contacts on the phone and the battery
and press the battery down until it clicks
into place .
4 Replace the back cover of the phone .
Apply a steady downward pressure until the
back cover clicks into place .
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19
Charging your phone
1 Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as
shown below. The USB symbol on the USB
cable should face toward you.
2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into
the phone's Charger/Accessory Port. Make
sure the USB symbol is facing upwards.
Always unplug the charger from the wall
socket after the phone is fully charged to
save unnecessary power consumption of
the charger.
NOTE
The battery must be fully charged initially
to improve battery lifetime.
NOTE
Your phone has an internal antenna. Be
careful not to scratch or damage this
rear area, as that will cause loss of
performance.
When the battery becomes fully discharged
and you connect the phone to a charger, the
LED lights for the keys at the bottom of the
phone will blink. This is normal operation
for a completely discharged battery to
prevent overflowing current because the
phone is designed to provide reasonable
protection against damage to the battery.
Once the battery has enough charge, the
screen will turn on and display a battery
image.
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20
Inserting a microSD card
NOTE
Up to 2TB external memory card is
compatible with the smartphone.
(The memory card may not work properly
due to memory faults or incompatibility
issue depending on the manufacturer.)
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Gently insert the microSD card into the slot.
Make sure the gold contact area is facing
downwards.
NOTE
Please insert the notched side of the
microSD card first. Refer to the image next
to the microSD card slot. The microSD
card slot is located at the top of the dual
card slot.
NOTE
Some downloaded applications store data
on the microSD card as well as on the
phone. Due to this feature, if you skip the
unmount procedure, it can cause an error
because information between the microSD
card and the phone is not accorded
properly. In the worst case, the microSD
card can be corrupted or damaged.
Getting Started
21
Removing the microSD card
To safely remove the microSD card from your
phone, you must first unmount it.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
General tab >
Storage > Unmount SD card.
2 Remove the back cover and gently pull the
microSD card from the slot.
Warning
Do not remove the microSD card without
unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may
damage the microSD card as well as your
phone, and the data stored on the microSD
card may be corrupted.
Formatting the microSD card
Your microSD card may already be formatted.
If it isn’t, you must format it before you can
use it.
NOTE
All files on the card are deleted when you
format the microSD card.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
General tab >
Storage
>
Unmount SD card.
2 Tap
Erase SD card
twice.
3 If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap
Erase everything.
The card will then be
formatted and ready to use.
NOTE
If there is content on your microSD card,
the folder structure may be different after
formatting since all the files will have been
deleted.
Switching between and
exiting applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android because
open applications keep running even when you
open another application. There is no need to
quit an application before opening another. Use
and switch among several open applications.
Android manages each application, stopping
and starting them as needed, to ensure that
idle applications don’t consume resources
unnecessarily.
Switching between applications
- Tap the Recent Apps Key . A list of
recently used applications will be displayed.
Then tap the application you want to access.
- To remove an application from the list, swipe
the app preview to the left or right.
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To stop/exit an application
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
>
General tab >
Apps.
2 Tap one of the tabs at the top of the
screen, choose the desired application
and tap
Force stop
(or Stop) to stop the
application.
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Touch screen tips
With the touch of your finger, you can access
available applications, make menu selections, and
access data saved to your phone. The following
terms are used for describing the different
available actions using the touchscreen:
Tap -
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 touching it and not lifting your
finger until an action occurs. For example, to
open a contact's available options, touch and
hold the contact in the Contacts list until the
context menu opens.
Drag -
Touch and hold an item for a moment
and then, without lifting your finger, 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 touch
it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For
example, you can slide the screen up or down
to scroll through a list, or browse through the
different Home screens by swiping from left to
right (and vice versa).
Double-tap -
Double-tap to zoom on a Web
page or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a
section of a Web page to adjust that section to fit
the width of the screen. You can also double-tap
to zoom in and out when using Maps.
Pinch-to-Zoom -
Use your index finger and
thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom in
or out when using the browser, Maps, Camera,
or browsing pictures.
Rotate the screen -
From many applications
and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts
to the device's physical orientation.
NOTE
X
To select an item, tap the center of the icon.
X
Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is
sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.
X
Use the tip of your finger to tap the option
you want. Be careful not to tap any other
keys or icons.
Proximity sensor
When receiving and making calls, this sensor
automatically turns the backlight off and locks
the touch keypad by sensing when the phone
is near your ear. This extends battery life and
prevents the touch keypad from activating
unintentionally during calls.
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NOTE
X
When turning the screen on while holding
the phone in a horizontal position, make sure
you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing
so will turn the screen off immediately after
turning it on.
Lock your phone
When you are not using the phone,
press the
Power/Lock Key
to lock your phone. This
helps prevent accidental presses and saves
battery power.
Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the
Home screen, or other screen you are viewing, is
automatically replaced with the lock screen after
30 seconds (depending on the screen timeout
settings) of inactivity to conserve the battery and
prevent pocket dialing.
To wake up your phone, press the
Power/
Lock Key
.
The lock screen will appear.
Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock.
The last screen you were working on opens.
NOTE
X
The automatic screen timeout can be
configured manually in Settings. To change
it, from the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
Display tab >
Screen timeout.
X
If there are any programs running when you
lock the phone, they may still be running in
lock mode. It is recommended that you exit
all programs before entering the lock mode
to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g., phone
call, web access and data communications).
KnockON
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap
the screen to easily turn it on or off.
To turn the screen on
1 Double-tap the center of the Lock screen to
turn the screen on.
2 Unlock the screen or access any of the
available shortcuts or widgets.
To turn the screen off
1 Double-tap an empty area of the Home
screen or the Status Bar.
2 The screen will turn off.
NOTE
X
Tap on the center area of the screen. If
you tap on the bottom or the top area, the
recognition rate may decrease.
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Quick Switch to Silent/Vibrate
Mode
To quickly set your phone to silent or vibrate
mode, slide the Status Bar down and tap
until
or appears.
Home Screen Overview
The main Home screen is the starting point
for many applications and functions, and it
allows you to add items like application icons,
shortcuts, folders or widgets to give you
instant access to information and applications.
This is the default page and accessible from
any menu by tapping the
Home Key
.
On your Home screen, you can view menu
icons at the bottom of the screen. Menu icons
provide easy and one-touch access to the
functions you use the most.
Navigating Through the Home
Screen Canvases
Your phone has several Home screen canvases.
If you like, you can place different applications
on each of the Home screen canvases.
From the main Home screen canvas, swipe the
screen with your finger in either direction. The
main Home screen canvas is located in the
middle. To add more canvases, pinch in on the
Home screen and tap
.
You can also customize each canvas with
shortcuts, folders, and widgets.
Submenu Options
Submenus are available when you have
selected a feature or application such as
Phone, Contacts, Messaging or Browser.
1 Touch the
Menu
icon on the screen.
A submenu will be displayed on the phone
screen.
2 Tap an option.
Customizing your Home
screen
You can customize your Home screen by
adding quick access items, such as shortcuts
to an application, widgets, or changing the
wallpaper.
s
Apps
: Add shortcuts to applications on the
Home screen.
s
Widgets
: Add dynamically updating
widgets to your Home screen to allow quick
access to applications without opening the
full application
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s
Wallpapers
: Change the Home screen
wallpaper.
To add shortcuts to apps or widgets on
the Home screen:
1 Select a location (Home screen canvas) to
add an item by swiping the Home screen
from left to right or vice versa.
2 Touch and hold an empty part of the Home
screen.
3 Tap the type of item you want to add on the
screen:
Apps or Widgets
.
4 Tap the desired app or widget.
5 You will see a new icon on the Home screen.
To place it on a different canvas, touch and
hold it to drag it to the desired location and
release your finger from the screen.
TIP
X
To add a preloaded application or an
application you have downloaded from Play
Store to the Home screen, simply touch and
hold the icon you want in the Apps screen and
drag it to the desired Home screen canvas.
NOTE
X
If there is no available space on a particular
Home screen panel, you must delete or
remove an item before you can add another
item. In this case, you have the option of
switching to another Home screen panel.
To delete an application icon from the Home
screen, touch and hold the shortcut icon
or widget you want to delete and drag to
Remove
at the top of the screen.
When
changes to , lift your finger.
You cannot delete the preloaded applications.
(Only their icons can be deleted from the screen).
Customizing apps icons on the
Home screen
You can create your own custom application
icon(s) using the images in your Gallery.
1 Touch and hold an application icon until it’s
unlocked from its current position. Then
drop it on the screen. The editing icon
will appear in the upper right corner of the
application.
NOTE
X
If an icon you placed can be resized, you
will see a blue box around the icon after you
touch, hold and release it. Drag the edges of
the box to resize it.
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2 Tap the application icon.
3 Tap the icon design you want from the
available Icon Gallery. Or you can tap
Add
new
, select a size, and choose an image from
your Galllery.
NOTE
X
Your customized application icon(s) are only
applied to icons on your Home screen. The
Applications screen is not affected.
X
Your custom photo icons are saved so you
can easily select them for any of your icon
images.
Creating Application Folders
on the Home screen
You can create application folders to hold
similar applications if you wish.
On the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an icon to unlock it from its
positions. Then drag it over another icon and
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release it.
2 A folder will be created.
On the Apps screen
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
to open the Apps screen, then tap
the
Menu
icon at the top right of the
screen and select
Edit/Uninstall apps
.
2 Touch and hold the desired icon to release it
from its position.
3 Drag the icon over another icon and release
it to create a folder.
Customizing the Apps screen
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
.
2 Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen
to go to the Apps screen, if it is not already
selected.
3 Tap Menu icon to access the following
Applications screen options:
s View apps by: Tap to sort your
applications either in alphabetical order,
by downloaded date, or user customized.
s Show small/large icons: Tap to change
the application icons to either small or
large, then tap Yes to set your choice.
s Hide/Show apps: Tap to set which
application icons will be displayed in your
Applications screen. Checkmark the icons
you want to hide, then tap
.
s Edit/Uninstall apps: Tap to view app
information or uninstall apps.
s Home screen settings: Tap to directly
access to the phone's Home screen
settings menu.
Home screen clean view
You can see the wallpaper without items on
the Home screen by placing two fingers on
the screen and pinching out. Pinch in or tap
the Back Key
to see applications and
widgets again.
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Quick access
Google Now is easily accessible using the
Quick access feature. To access Google Now
from any screen using the Quick access
feature, touch anywhere in the front key area
and drag up. Then drag your finger over the
Google Now icon and lift it.
Notifications
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new
messages, calendar events, and alarms, as
well as to ongoing events, such as video
downloads. From the Notifications panel,
you can view your phone’s current status and
pending notifications.
When a notification arrives, its icon appears
at the top of the screen. Icons for pending
notifications appear on the left, and system
icons showing things like Wi-Fi or battery
strength on the right.
NOTE
X
The available options may vary depending
on the region or service provider.
Notification icons System icons
Accessing notifications
Swipe the Status Bar down to open the
Notifications panel to access notifications. To
close the Notifications panel, swipe the bar at
the bottom of the screen upwards.
Quick Settings
Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function
settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness
and more. To access the Quick Settings, swipe
the Status Bar down to open the Notifications
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panel and select any of the available Quick
Setting apps at the top of the screen.
NOTE
X
Touch and hold an icon on the Quick
Settings menu to go directly to that
setting's menu screen.
Customizing the Quick Setting items on
the Notification panel
Open the Notifications panel, swipe the Quick
Settings to the left, and tap .
To rearrange items, drag to the desired
location. To add more icons, select the desired
functions. A blue checkmark will indicate that
the Quick Setting is enabled.
Notification icons on the Status
Bar
Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at
the top of the screen to report missed calls,
new messages, calendar events, device status
and more.
The icons listed in the table below are some of
the most common ones.
Icon Description
No SIM card inserted
No network signal available
Airplane mode is on
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Wired headset connected
(with mic)
Wired high impedance
accessories or AUX
Wired headphone (no mic)
Call in progress
Missed call
Bluetooth is on
NFC is on
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Icon Description
System warning
An alarm is set
New voicemail available
Do not disturb mode is on
Vibrate mode is on
Battery fully charged
Battery is charging
Phone is connected to PC via
USB cable
Downloading data
Uploading data
GPS is on
Data is synchronizing
Icon Description
New Gmail message available
New Hangouts message
available
New text or multimedia
message
A song is currently playing
Choose input method
Media server Content sharing
on
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On-screen Keyboard
You can enter text using the on-screen
keyboard. The on-screen keyboard displays
automatically on the screen when you need to
enter text. To manually display the keyboard,
simply tap a text field where you want to
enter text.
There are three types of keyboards that you
can use: Google keyboard, Google voice typing
and LG Keyboard.
To select the keyboard:
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps
Key > Settings
> General tab >
Language & input > Default (under the
Keyboard & Input Methods section).
2 Select the default keyboard between
Google Keyboard and LG Keyboard.
OR
1 While entering text, drag the Status Bar
down and tap Choose input method.
2 Select the desired input method from
Google Keyboard, Google voice typing, LG
Keyboard
(default)
or Keeper FastFill
.
NOTE
X
You must enable the additional input
methods in order for this method to be
available.
LG keyboard - Letters Entry
Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the next
letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.
Symbols Key - Tap to change the input to
number and symbol entry.
Voice input/Handwriting/Clip Tray/
Settings
Key - Tap to enter text by voice.
Touch and hold to enter text by handwriting,
enter items copied to the Clip Tray, or
access the keyboard settings. The default
icon displayed is keyboard settings.
Space Key - Tap to enter a space.
Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to the
next line.
Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to
the left of the cursor.
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LG keyboard - Numbers and Symbols
Entry
Letters Key - Tap to change the input to
letters entry.
Emoji Mode - Tap to enter emoji
characters.
Space Key - Tap to enter a space.
Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to
the next line.
Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to
the left of the cursor.
Google keyboard - Letters Entry
Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the
next letter you type. Double-tap for all
caps.
Number and Symbols Key - Tap to
change the input to number and symbol
entry.
Comma/Settings Key - Tap to enter a
comma. Touch and hold to set various
keyboard settings.
Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Touch
and hold to change your input method.
Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to
the next line.
Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the
left of the cursor.
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Google keyboard -
Numbers and Symbols Entry
Alt Key - Tap to enter additional
symbols.
Letters Key - Tap to change the input to
letters entry.
Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Touch
and hold to change your input method.
Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to
the next line.
Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to
the left of the cursor.
123 Mode
This mode allows you to enter numbers in a
text message (a telephone number, for
example) more quickly. Tap the keys
corresponding to the required digits before
manually switching back to the appropriate
text entry mode by tapping
on the LG
Keyboard or
on the Google keyboard.
Entering Special Characters
The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter
special characters (e.g., “á”).
To enter a special character, touch and hold the
desired key (touch the “a” key for example).
After the special character appears, slide your
finger over it and lift it off it to enter it.
NOTE
A symbol at the top (or bottom) right corner of
a key indicates that additional characters are
available for that key.
Using Clip Tray
Easily access the contents you stored in the
Clip Tray whenever and wherever you want.
You can copy images or texts and keep them
in the Clip Tray. Then, you can paste them
whenever and wherever you want.
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1 Touch and hold text and images while eding
them and tap Clip Tray.
2 Touch and hold the text input field and select
Clip Tray. You can also access the Clip Tray
by touching and holding
> .
NOTE
X
You can save up to 20 items in the Clip Tray.
X
To delete items from the Clip Tray, tap ,
then select the items you want to
delete, and tap
Done
.
X
This function may not be supported in
downloaded apps.
Text Link
Text Link recommends apps related to text in
messages or other selected text. It connects
directly to the Calendar, Contacts, Phone,
Messaging, Email, Web, Maps, YouTube,
Calculator, and more.
NOTE
X
If your phone is set to English or Korean,
Text Link performs more functions than in
other language settings.
X
Overly long sentences are subject to
limitations.
X
Arithmetic operators (such as +, -, * and /)
start the Calculator.
X
If Text Link is not linked to an app, the
Browser can be used for searching.
To use Text Link:
X
Tap a message bubble with the icon.
X
Highlight text on a webpage or emails and
select Text Link.
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The first time you open a Google application on
your phone, you will be required to sign in with
your existing Google account. If you do not
have a Google account, you will be prompted
to create one.
Creating your Google account
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key .
2 Tap Settings > General tab >
Accounts & sync > Add account >
Google > OR CREATE NEW ACCOUNT.
3 Enter the required information and tap
.
4 Follow all of the instructions on the screen
until setup is complete.
Signing into your Google
account
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
.
2 Tap Settings > General tab >
Accounts & sync > Add account >
Google.
3 Enter your email and tap .
4 Enter your password and tap .
5 Once you have set up your Google
account, your phone will be automatically
synchronized with your Google account on
the web. (Depending on your synchronization
settings.)
After signing in, your phone will sync with
your Google services, such as Gmail, Contacts,
Google Calendar, and Picasa photo albums.
You can also use Maps, download applications
from Play Store, back up your settings to
Google servers, and take advantage of other
Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
s Some applications, such as Calendar,
work only with the first Google Account
you add. If you plan to use more than one
Google Account with your phone, be sure
to sign into the one you want to use with
such applications first. When you sign in,
your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar
events, and other information from these
applications and services on the web are
synchronized with your phone. If you don’t
sign into a Google Account during setup,
you will be prompted to sign in or to create
a Google Account the first time you start an
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application that requires one, such as Gmail
or Play Store.
s If you have an enterprise account through
your company or other organization, your IT
department may have special instructions on
how to sign into that account.
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Making a call
1 From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
to open the keypad.
2 Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a
digit, tap the
Clear
Key .
3 Tap the
Call
Key to make a call.
4 To end a call, tap the
End
Key .
TIP
X
To enter “+” to make international calls,
touch and hold .
Calling your contacts
1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to
open your contacts.
2 Scroll through the contact list or tap the
Search
contacts field and enter the first
letter(s) of the contact you want to call. You
can also tap the letters at the right side of
the screen.
3 In the list that is displayed, tap the contact
you want to call.
4 In the Contact Info screen, tap the phone
number you wish to call.
Answering and rejecting a
call
When your phone rings, swipe the
Answer
icon
in any direction to answer the
incoming call.
Swipe the
Decline
icon in any direction
to reject an incoming call.
NOTE
X
If the Answer an incoming call gesture
is activated, you can bring the phone up to
your ear to answer incoming calls.
X
Tap or swipe the Decline with message
if you want to send a message to the
caller. If the caller is unknown, the Decline
with message option is not available.
Adjusting the in-call volume
To adjust the in-call volume during a call,
use the Volume Keys on the back side of the
phone.
Making a second call
1 During your initial call, tap the Menu icon
and select Add call.
2 Dial the number or search your contacts.
3 Tap the
Call
Key
to connect the call.
4 Both calls will be displayed on the call
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screen. Your initial call will be put on hold.
5 Tap the Call entry on the screen to toggle
between active calls or tap Merge calls
to merge the calls.
TIP
X
Tap Manage members to end
individual calls or separate calls from a
conference call.
6 To end active calls, tap
the End Key
.
If there is no active call, it will end the call
on hold.
NOTE
X
You will be charged for each call you
make.
Viewing your call logs
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
and the Call logs tab.
You can view a complete list of all dialed,
received, and missed voice calls.
TIP
X
Tap any single call log entry to view the
date, time, and duration of the call.
X
Tap
the Menu icon
, then tap Delete
all to delete all the recorded items or
Delete to delete individual or groups
of entries.
Call settings
You can configure phone call settings, such
as call forwarding, and other special features
offered by your carrier.
1 From the Home screen, touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key
> All settings.
2 Tap the Networks tab (if necessary) >
Call
.
3
Set any of the available options.
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You can add contacts on your phone and
synchronize them with the contacts in your
Google Account or other accounts that
support syncing contacts.
Searching for a contact
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
and tap Contacts
to open your
contacts.
OR
From the Home screen, tap the Phone
Key
> Contacts tab.
2 Tap the Search contacts field and enter
the contact name using the keypad. You
can also tap the letters at the right side
of the screen.
Adding a new contact
1 From the Home screen, tap the Phone
Key
and enter the new contact’s
number. Tap
the
Menu
icon
> Add to
Contacts > New contact or Update
contact.
2 Select the account where you want to
add the new contact. Locations depend on
the type of accounts you have added to
your device.
NOTE
X
The entry fields varies depending on the
account.
3 If you want to add a picture to the new
contact, tap
. Choose from Take photo
or Select from Gallery. Then browse for
an image and select it.
4 Tap
to enter more specific name
information.
5 Enter the details about your contact.
6 Tap Save to save the contact entry.
Favorite Contacts
You can classify frequently called contacts
as favorites.
To add a contact to your favorites
1 From the Home screen,
tap the Apps Key
and then Contacts
to open your
contacts.
2 Tap a contact to view its details.
3 Tap the star to the right of the contact’s
name. The star turns gold and the contact
is added to your favorites.
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To remove a contact from your favorites
list
1 From the Home screen,
tap the Apps Key
and then Contacts
.
2 Tap the Favorites tab.
3 Tap a contact to view its details.
4 Tap the gold star to the right of the
contact’s name. The star turns grey
and the contact is removed from your
favorites.
Creating a group
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and then
Contacts
.
2 Tap the
Groups
tab >
Menu
icon
>
New group
.
3 Enter a name for the new group. You can
also set a ringtone for the newly created
group.
4 Tap
Add members
, select the contacts you
want to add to the group, then tap
Add
.
5 Tap
Save
to save the group.
NOTE
X
If you delete a group, the contacts assigned
to that group will not be lost. They will
remain in your contacts.
Joining and Separating
Contacts
When you have two or more entries for
the same contact, you can join them into a
single entry. You can also separate contacts
that were joined.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and then Contacts
.
2 Tap
the Menu icon
> Manage contacts
> Join contacts.
3 Select a tab at the top of the screen.
s Tap Join suggestion to select entries you
want to join.
s Tap
Joined
contacts
to select entries
you want to separate.
4 Checkmark the entry (or entries) you want
to join or separate, then tap the Join or
Separate button.
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AT&T Address Book (AAB)
AT&T Address Book (AAB) is an application
that automatically syncs your contacts to an
online address book for safekeeping! When
you first turn on the phone or change your SIM
card and open Contacts, the AAB application
is displayed.
After signing up for this service, your
information is synced on a regular basis.
You can find more information on this service
and access your online address book at
www.att.com/addressbook. You can find
the synchronization menu for the service by
tapping
the
Apps Key
> Settings
> General tab > Accounts & sync > AT&T
Address Book.
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Messaging
Your phone combines text and multimedia
messaging into one intuitive, easy-to-use
menu.
Conversation view
Messages exchanged with another party are
displayed in chronological order so that you
can conveniently see an overview of your
conversation.
Sending a message
1 Tap Messaging on the Home screen,
then tap
to create a new message.
2 Enter a contact name or phone number
in the
To
field. As you enter the contact
name, matching contacts appear. You can
tap a suggested recipient. You can also add
multiple contacts.
NOTE
X
You will be charged for a text message
for every person you send the message
to.
3 Tap the text field and start entering your
message.
4 Tap
the Menu icon
to open the options
menu. Choose from
any of the available
options.
5 Tap
Send
to send your message.
Warning
X
The 160-character limit may vary from
country to country depending on how the
text message is coded and the language
used in the message.
X
If an image, video, or audio file is
added to a text message, it will
be automatically converted into a
multimedia message and you will be
charged accordingly.
NOTE
X
When you get a text message during a
call, there will be an audible notification.
Using smilies
Liven up your messages using smilies and
emojis.
When writing a new message,
tap the Menu
icon
>
Insert smiley. To access emojis,
tap on the LG keyboard and choose an
emoji category to view the available emojis.
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Changing the conversation theme
Sets how your conversations are displayed.
1 Open the Messaging app and
tap the Menu
icon
> Settings > Conversation theme.
2 Tap the Wallpaper tab to choose the
conversation background. Choose from the 6
options provided, a photo from your Gallery,
or take a picture to use.
3 Tap the Bubble tab to choose the
conversation style. Choose from the 6
options provided.
Changing your message settings
Your phone's message settings are predefined,
so you can send messages immediately.
You can change the settings based on your
preferences.
s From the Home screen, tap Messaging
>
Menu icon
> Settings.
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Email
You can use the Email application to read
email from providers other than Gmail. The
Email application supports the following
account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft
Exchange (for Enterprise users).
To open the Email application
s From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Email .
The first time you open the
Email
application,
a setup wizard opens to help you add an email
account.
Microsoft Exchange Email Account
Username – Enter the the account user name.
Password – Enter the account password.
Email address – Enter the account email
address.
Server address - Enter the email server
address.
Domain – Enter the account domain (optional).
Port number - Normally each account’s
default number will be displayed.
Use secure connection (SSL) – Choose
whether or not to use SSL for Microsoft
Exchange.
Client certificate – Allows you to add a
client certificate (if necessary).
Other (POP3 & IMAP4) Email
Account
Email address – Enter the account email
address.
Password – Enter the account password.
Incoming server settings
POP/IMAP server – Select protocol type,
either POP or IMAP.
Security type – Choose from Off, SSL, or TLS.
Port number – Normally each account’s
default number will be displayed.
Username – Enter the account username.
Password - Enter the account password.
Outgoing server settings
SMTP server – Enter the outgoing email
server address.
Security type – Choose from Off, SSL, or TLS.
Port number – Normally each account’s
default number will be displayed.
Username – Enter the account username.
Password - Enter the account password.
To open your Combined inbox
If you have configured email to send and
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Email
receive email from more than one account, you
can view all messages sent to all accounts in
your Combined inbox.
s Open the Email application and touch
. Then touch
Inbox
under
Combined view
.
Messages in the Combined inbox are color
coded on the left, by account.
When a new email arrives in the Inbox, there
will be sound and/or vibration notification
(depending on your current sound and vibrate
settings).
Composing and Sending Email
1 In the Email application, tap Compose
.
2 Enter an address for the message’s intended
recipient. As you enter text, matching
addresses will be offered from your
contacts. Separate multiple addresses with
commas.
3 Tap the Cc/Bcc field to copy or blind copy
to other contacts/email addresses.
4 Tap the text field and enter your message.
5 Tap Attach to attach the file you want to
send with your message.
6 Tap Send to send the message.
If you are not ready to send the message,
tap Save to save it in a Drafts folder. Touch
a message in the Drafts folder to resume
working on it. Your message will also be saved
as a draft if you touch the Back Key
before sending it.
Tap
Cancel to abandon and delete a message,
including any saved drafts. If you are not
connected to a network, for example if you’re
working in airplane mode, the messages you
send are stored in your Outbox folder until
you’re connected to a network. If it contains
any pending messages, the Outbox will be
displayed on the Accounts screen.
NOTE
X
The messages sent using an Exchange
account will not be stored on the phone;
they will be stored on the Exchange
server itself. If you want to see your sent
messages in the Sent folder, you may need
to open the Sent folder and select
from
the options menu.
Working with Account Folders
Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent,
Drafts and Trash folders. Depending on
the features your account service provider
supports, you may have additional folders.
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Email
Adding and Editing Email Accounts
To add an email account
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Email .
2 Select the desired email provider.
If an email account is already set up, the
wizard is not activated automatically.
In this case,
tap the Menu icon
> Settings
> Add account
.
To change account settings
1 Open the Email application.
2 Tap
the Menu icon
> Settings.
3 Tap General settings to adjust the settings
that affect all accounts. Or tap an individual
account to adjust settings only for that
account.
To delete an email account
1 Open the Email application.
2 Tap
the Menu icon
> Settings.
3 Select the account(s) you want to delete
and tap Remove account.
4 Tap Yes to confirm.
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With your phone, you can enjoy social
networking and manage your micro-blog in
on-line communities. You can update your
current status, upload photos, and view your
friends’ status updates in real-time.
You can add your Facebook, Google+, and
Twitter accounts to your phone. If you don’t
have an account, you can visit their sites to
set one up.
NOTE
X
Additional costs may be incurred when
connecting and using online services.
Check your data charges with your
network provider.
Adding an account to your
phone
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
General tab >
Accounts & sync.
2 Tap Add account.
3 Tap any social networking service you want
to use.
4 Enter your email address and password
that you set up for your social networking
account, then tap Sign in or
Log in
.
Adding a social networking
widget on the Home screen
If you add a social networking widget on
your Home screen, the widget will show
your status when your phone receives
updates from the network.
You can also access the social community
directly by tapping the widget.
1 Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home
screen.
NOTE
X
If there is no available space on a
particular Home screen panel, you won't
be able to add any widget; you must
delete or remove an item before you can
add another item. In this case, you have
the option of switching to another Home
screen panel.
2 Tap the Widgets tab and scroll to the right
or left until you see the social network you
want.
3 Tap the desired widget to add it to the Home
screen panel.
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Viewing and updating your
status
1 Go to the Home screen panel where the
social networking widget is located. You can
see the current status of social applications
you set.
2 Tap the Status update icon or field to
update your status with comments or
upload pictures.
3 After entering comments and attachment
(if any), tap the Post icon.
TIP
X
You can use information about friends
only in your social network(s) or sync all
data to Contacts.
Syncing accounts on your
phone
You can sync information from your social
networking accounts with your Contacts and
other functions on your phone, if applicable.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
General tab >
Accounts & sync
.
2 Checkmark Auto-sync data to activate
automatic synchronization.
3 Tap the account you want to sync.
4 Check the desired options, such as Contacts.
A checkmark indicates that synchronization
has been enabled.
NOTE
X
To manually sync an account, tap the
Menu
icon
>
Sync now
.
Removing accounts on your
phone
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
>
General tab >
Accounts & sync
.
2 Tap the account(s) you want to delete, then
Menu
icon
>
Remove account
> OK.
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Camera and Video
Getting to know the viewfinder
You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes
with a 13 megapixel camera with an auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and
videos.
NOTE
X
Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures.
A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect.
Swap camera
–
Allows you to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera
lens.
Flash
–
Tap to turn the flash On, Off or set it to Auto.
Menu
–
Allows you to hide or display the camera menu on the viewfinder.
Settings
– Tap to open the settings menu.
Mode
– Allows you select the shot mode from Auto, Magic focus, Panorama and Dual.
Gallery
– This enables you to access your
saved photos and videos within
the camera mode. Simply tap
and your Gallery will appear on
the screen.
Record
– Allows you to start recording.
Capture
– Allows you to take a photo.
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Camera and Video
Take Pictures
Taking pictures with your phone's built-in
camera is as simple as choosing a subject,
pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
To take a picture:
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Camera
.
2 Frame your subject on the screen.
3 A square around the subject indicates
that the camera has focused.
4 Tap or just tap the screen (if the
capture button is not displayed). Your
picture will be automatically saved to
the Gallery.
Record Videos
In addition to taking pictures, you can
record, view, and send videos with your
phone's built-in video camera.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Camera
.
2 Frame your subject on the screen.
3 Tap to start recording the video.
4 The length of the recording is displayed
on the top of the screen.
NOTE
X
Tap to take pictures while recording
video.
5 Tap to pause recording video. You
can resume recording again by tapping
.
OR
Tap to stop recording. Your video
will be automatically saved to the
Gallery.
Camera and Video Settings
In the viewfinder, tap
to open the
advanced options.
Dynamic tone (HDR): Combines photos
taken at multiple exposures into one
optimal photo to get a better photo in tricky
lighting situations.
Image/Video size: Set the size of your
picture and video. Choose from 13M
(4160x3120), W10M (4160x2340), 9M
(3120x3120) or 3M (2048x1536). for
pictures. Choose from UHD (3840x2160),
FHD (1920x1080), HD (1280x720) or
120HD (Slow Motion) for videos.
Cheese shutter: Allows you to take
pictures with voice commands. When
on, you just say "
Cheese
", "
Smile
",
"
Whiskey
", "
Kimchi
", or "
LG
" to take a
picture.
Timer: Set your camera's timer. This is
ideal if you want to be a part of the picture
or video.
Grid: Allows you to take better pictures and
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Camera and Video
record better videos by displaying a grid line
for help with alignment.
Storage: Set the storage location for
your pictures and videos. Choose from IN
(internal memory) and SD (memory card).
This menu appears only when the SD card
is inserted.
Help: Allows you to learn how a function
works. This icon will provide you with a
quick guide.
NOTE
X
The shutter sound is not available when
Vibrate mode or Silent mode is enabled.
Multi-point Auto Focus
When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto
Focus (AF) function operates automatically and
will allow you to see a clear image.
Gesture shot
The Gesture shot feature allows you to take
a picture with a hand gesture using the front
camera. To take photo, raise your hand, with
an open palm, until the front camera detects it
and a box appears on the screen. Then close
your hand into a fist and a timer will start,
allowing you time to get ready.
Super Zooming
You can use a zoom up to 8 times while taking
pictures.
TIP
X
This function operates automatically
while zooming in and out.
NOTE
X
Use a steady hand. This feature does
not work with some functions Objects
can be overlapped when taking a
picture of fast-moving subjects.
View Your Pictures
The Gallery is where you can access the
Gallery of stored camera images. You can view
them in a slideshow, share them with your
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friends, and delete and edit them.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
> Gallery
.
2 Select a location and tap an image to
view your picture.
Gallery Options
The Gallery application presents the pictures
and videos in your storage, including those
you've taken with the Camera application and
those you downloaded from the web or other
locations.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
> Gallery
to view the
images stored in the storage.
s Drag left or right to view more albums.
2 Tap an album to open it and view its
contents. (The pictures and videos in
the album are displayed in chronological
order.)
3 Tap a picture in an album to view it.
s Tap a picture group again to reveal the
following icons:
s Edit: Allows you to edit the picture
using various options.
s Camera: Opens the Camera.
s Share: You can share the
picture via various methods such as
Messaging or Bluetooth.
s Delete: Deletes the picture.
Tap a picture in an album then tap the
Menu
icon for the following options:
SmartShare, Set image as, Move, Copy,
Copy to Clip Tray, Lock, Slideshow,
Rotate, Crop, Add location, Rename, Print
and Details.
Tap
to return to the previous screen.
Assign Pictures
After taking a picture, assign it as a picture
ID for a Contacts entry or as the Home screen
background image (wallpaper).
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
> Gallery
.
2 Tap an album and tap an image to
view it.
3 With the picture displayed, tap the
Menu
icon
> Set image as.
4 Select an option.
s Contact photo to assign the picture to a
Contact entry as a picture ID. Tap an entry
from Contacts, crop the image and tap OK
to assign the picture.
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s Home screen wallpaper to assign the
picture as a background image, crop the
image and tap OK to assign the picture.
s Lock screen wallpaper to assign the
picture as a background image for your
lock screen.
s Wallpaper to assign the picture as a
background image, crop the image and tap
SET WALLPAPER
to assign the picture.
Dual Camera
The Dual Camera feature allows you to take a
picture or record video with the front and rear
cameras at the same time.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
> Camera
.
2 Tap
>
Dual
.
NOTE
X
Drag the small screen to move it to your
desired location.
X
Touch and hold the small screen to
resize it.
X
Tap on the small screen to switch
screens.
3 Tap to take a dual photo.
OR
Tap to record a video, then tap to
stop dual recording.
Video Options
The Gallery is where you can access the
Gallery of stored video images. You can view
them, share them with your friends, and delete
and edit them.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
> Gallery
to view the videos
stored in storage.
s Scroll left or right to view more albums.
2 Tap an album to open it and view its
contents. (The pictures and videos in
the album are displayed in chronological
order.)
3 Tap a video to view it. You can access
the following options on the screen:
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s QSlide: Enables an overlay on your
phone's display for easy multitasking.
s SmartShare: Shares media files with
DLNA certified devices.
s Menu: Tap to access
Screen ratio
,
Subtitles
,
Share
,
Trim
,
Settings
, and
Details
.
s Volume: Tap to display the Volume
slider bar, then adjust the playback volume
on the slider bar.
s Lock/Unlock: Locks the touch keys to
prevent unintentional touches.
Play a Video
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
> Gallery
to view the videos
stored in storage.
s Scroll left or right to view more albums.
2 Tap an album to open it and view its
contents. (The pictures and videos in
the album are displayed in chronological
order.)
3 Tap a video in an album to play.
s Tap the video to view the playback
controls.
NOTE
X
While a video is playing, slide the left
side of the screen up or down to adjust
the screen brightness.
X
While a video is playing, slide the right
side of the screen up or down to adjust
the sound.
X
While playing a video, tap the timeline
point to preview that portion of the video
via a small screen. Tap the small screen
to jump to that part of the video.
X
While playing a video, slide your finger
from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-
forward and rewind.
Live Zoom
Live Zoom allows you to zoom in or zoom out
on a portion of a video that is being played
to make the desired section appear larger or
smaller.
When viewing a video, use your index finger
and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to
zoom in or out.
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NOTE
X
Do not press too hard; the touch screen
is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but
firm touch.
Dual Play
Dual Play (two displays connected with a wire
or wirelessly) can be run on a different screen.
NOTE
X
Connect two devices using wired
(Slimport-HDMI) cable or wirelessly
(Miracast).
X
The connectable device can be a TV or
a monitor supported by an HDMI cable
or Miracast.
X
The Gallery and Videos apps are
supported on Dual Play.
X
Tap
once when two displays are
a different status (i.e. the monitor is
playing a video and your phone's video
app is displaying empty screen), then
Dual Play will start.
X
Not all videos are supported by Dual
Play.
X
Dual Play operates at 1280X720 or
higher display resolution.
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Multimedia
You can store multimedia files to external
and internal memory to have easy access
to all your image and video files.
Gallery
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Gallery
.
Music
Your phone has a music player that lets
you play all your favorite tracks. To access
the music player from the Home screen,
tap the Apps Key and tap Music .
How to save music/video files to
the phone
Connect your phone to the PC using
the USB cable.
You'll receive a notification that the USB
is connected and the USB connection type
prompt is displayed. Tap Media sync
(MTP) or Send images (PTP) and open
the folder you wish to view from your
computer.
Save music or video files from the
PC to the phone.
s
If there is a video file with a subtitle
file (.smi file with the same name
as the video file), place them in the
same folder to display the subtitle
automatically when playing the video
file.
s
When downloading music or video
files, copyright must be secured. Please
note that a corrupted file or file with a
wrong extension may cause damage to
the phone.
Playing a song
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps
Key and tap Music
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p
p
p
p
.
2 Tap the Songs tab.
3 Tap the song you want to play.
4 Tap to pause the song.
5 Tap to skip to the next song.
6 Tap to go back to the beginning of
the song. Tap twice to go back to
the previous song.
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To change the volume while listening to
music, press the Volume Keys on the back
side of the phone.
Touch and hold a song to access the
following options: Play, Add to playlist,
Delete, Share, Set as ringtone,
Details, and Search.
Working with Playlists
You can create playlists to organize your
music files into sets of songs, which
you can play in the order you set or in a
shuffle.
To create a playlist
1 When viewing the Music library tap
> Playlists.
2 Tap the
Menu
icon > New playlist.
3 Enter a name for the playlist, then tap
OK.
4 Select the songs you want to add to the
playlist and tap Add. The new playlist is
added to the Playlists library.
To add a song to a playlist
Touch and hold a song and tap Add to
playlist. Then choose the name of the
playlist. You can also add the song that is
playing in the Playback screen by tapping
the Menu icon
, then tapping Add to
playlist and selecting the desired playlist.
To remove a song from a playlist
1 Open a playlist.
2 Touch and hold the song you want
to remove, then tap Remove from
playlist.
To rename a playlist
1 Open the Playlists library.
2 Touch and hold the playlist to display
the options menu, then tap Rename.
3 Enter the desired name and tap OK.
To delete a playlist
1 Open the Playlists library.
2 Touch and hold the playlist to display
the options menu, then tap Delete.
3 Tap Yes to confirm.
NOTE
X
Music file copyrights may be protected
by international treaties and national
copyright laws. Therefore, it may be
necessary to obtain permission or a
licence to reproduce or copy music. In
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59
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.
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About Google applications
Google applications, including mobile
versions of Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and Google Maps, are loaded
on your phone.
1 To set up a Google account, tap any
Google application, enter your user
name and password and sign in.
2 After signing in, your contacts, email,
and calendar in your Google account
will automatically synchronize with
your phone.
Launch Google Maps
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps
Key
> Maps
.
2 Tap . The map centers on a blue
circle that indicates your location.
An arrow indicates the direction the
device is facing. A transparent blue
circle around the dot indicates that
your actual location is within the circle.
Tap to access various features on
Google Maps.
Tap to view your current location.
To get an address and additional
information for a location:
1 Touch and hold a location on the map.
A bar with the address and a thumbnail
from Street View (if available) opens at
the bottom of the screen.
2 Drag the bar upwards to access
additional options.
To utilize Google Maps:
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps
Key
> Maps
.
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2 Pinch out or in to zoom in or out of the
current map view.
OR
Tap each icon at the top of the screen.
s
(Search) to search for a location.
s
(Directions) to get directions.
s
(Voice Search) to search for a
location using your voice.
s
(Menu) to view locations and
additional information overlaid on
the map.
To search for a location:
1 While viewing a map, tap .
2 In the search box, enter the place you're
looking for. Red markers indicate search
matches on the map.
s
You can enter an address, a city, or a
type of business or establishment. For
example, “theater in New York.”
3 Tap a marker to display a bar
that contains the name and travel
information. Drag the bar upwards to
open a screen with more information
about the location, as well as options
for obtaining directions.
To get directions:
1 While viewing a map, tap .
2 Enter a starting point in the Start point
field, or leave as is to allow GPS to find
your location, and your destination in
the End point field.
s
To reverse directions, tap .
3 Tap the icon for car, public transit,
biking, or walking directions.
4 The directions to your destination
appear as a blue route. Select a gray
route if you prefer it.
5 Drag the bar up to view directions
as text or tap to navigate to the
destination.
Play Store
Play Store lets you browse through and
download thousands of fun and useful
applications and games. You can check
other users' comment regarding an
application or you can post your own
comments. If you install applications and
games from Play Store, they appear in
the phone's menu below the preloaded
applications, and you can find them by
scrolling down with your finger. You can
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open downloaded applications from the
Play Store by tapping the
Menu
icon >
My apps.
NOTE
X
To purchase a paid app, you’ll need to
set up a payment method with Google
Wallet™. You have the option to use a
credit card or charge to your carrier bill.
NOTE
X
When you want to exit a game or
application, use the Home Key
or
Back Key
, which will return you to
the Home screen. Or select Menu (or
Options) within the game or application
and select Exit. (Exit option may vary by
game/application). Ending applications
that continue to run in the background
(after going back to the Home screen)
will help conserve battery life and
reduce unwanted data usage.
Gmail
Gmail can be configured when you first
set up your phone. Depending on your
synchronization settings, Gmail on your
phone is automatically synchronized with
your Gmail account on the web.The inbox
conversations list is your default view.
Tap the
Menu
icon for the following
additional options: Refresh, Label
settings, Settings, Send feedback,
and Help.
Compose
- Allows you to compose a
new message.
Search
- Allows you to search your
account.
Accounts & Labels
- Allows you to
view your accounts and labels.
NOTE
X
Drag the screen downwards to refresh
and check for new email.
Hangouts
The Hangouts application lets you have
real-time text conversations with your
friends.
To open the Hangouts application
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Google
>
Hangouts .
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Google Applications
To sign out of Hangouts
From the Hangouts home screen, tap
the
Menu
icon > Settings > tap the
desired account > Sign out.
Chatting with Friends
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
>Google
>
Hangouts .
2 Tap
to view your contacts list. It
includes all of the Google Accounts
you've added.
s Tap the name of the person in your
contacts list. If your friend is not yet on
Hangouts, you can invite your friend via
SMS.
OR
s Tap the text field to enter a name, email,
or number.
3 Enter your message.
4 Tap the Send .
Hangouts chatting list
Touch and hold the friend in the chat
screen. You can set below options.
Tap to turn the notifications off.
Tap to archive the conversation.
Tap to delete the conversation.
Blocking your Friends
s To block a friend from exchanging messages
with you, tap the friend in the chatting
list.
Tap the
Menu
icon
> People &
options. Then tap the block option.
s To remove a friend from the blocked list,
from the chatting list,
tap the
Menu
icon
> Settings > tap the desired account >
Blocked people. Then tap Unblock next to
the person’s name.
Hangouts Settings
s Hangouts contact list or conversation list,
tap
the
Menu
icon
to choose from Invites,
Archived conversations, Blocked
People, Snooze notifications, Set mood,
Settings, and Help & feedback.
s While chatting,
tap the
Menu
icon
to choose from People & options, New
group Hangout, Turn history off, Archive,
Delete, Send feedback, and Help.
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QSlide
The QSlide function enables an overlay on your
phone's display for easy multitasking.
1 While using an app that supports QSlide, tap
to access QSlide.
OR
Open the Notifications Panel and touch an
app from the QSLIDE APPS bar.
NOTE
X
The QSlide Quick Setting must be enabled
to access the QSLIDE APPS bar.
2 Use the slider to adjust the
transparency of the overlay. You can also tap
to go back to full view.
3 You can make a call, or choose other phone
options.
4 Tap to exit the QSlide function.
NOTE
X
The QSlide function can support up to two
windows at the same time.
QuickMemo+
The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create
memos and capture screen shots.
You can use QuickMemo+ to easily and
efficiently create memos during a call, with a
saved picture or on the current phone screen.
1 Touch and drag the Status Bar down and tap
. You can also access it using the Quick
Access feature.
2 Create a memo using the following options:
- Tap to undo the most recent action.
- Tap to redo the most recently deleted
action.
- Tap insert text into your memo.
- Tap to select the pen type and color.
- Tap to use the eraser to erase pen
marks on the memo.
- Tap to save the memo you’ve created.
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- Tap to hide or display the toolbar.
NOTE
X
Please use a fingertip while using the
QuickMemo+ feature. Do not use your
fingernail.
3 Tap to save the current memo to the
QuickMemo+ or Gallery.
Discard QuickMemos:
s Tap the Back Key
.
View the Saved Memo
From the Home screen tap the Apps Key
> Gallery and select the
QuickMemo+
album or tap QuickMemo+
and select the
desired memo.
QuickRemote
QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal
Remote for your home TV, cable box, and audio
system.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> QuickRemote
> .
OR
Touch and slide the Status Bar downwards
and touch > ADD REMOTE.
2 Select the type of device and its
manufacturer, then follow the on-screen
instructions to configure the device(s).
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TIP
X
To quickly use the QuickRemote feature,
touch and slide the Status Bar downward
and tap on the Quick Settings bar to
activate it.
Tap the
Menu
icon
to select Magic
Remote setting, Edit remote name,
Learn remote, Move remote, Delete
remote, Settings, and Help.
NOTE
X
QuickRemote features an ordinary remote
control and infrared (IR) signals to operate
the same way. Therefore, be careful not to
cover the infrared sensor when you use the
QuickRemote feature. This function may not
be supported depending on the model, the
manufacturer or service company.
Universal remote
You can create your own personalized
universal remote and choose where to place
all of the buttons.
1 From the Home screen tap the Apps Key
> QuickRemote
.
2 Tap > Universal remote.
3 Enter the Remote name and touch OK.
4 Place the buttons you want on the remote at
the desired location and tap Next.
5 Tap the button to be learned.
6 Point original remote 4 inches away from the
IR receiver at the top of the phone.
7 Press and hold the button on the original
remote for 2 seconds.
Using the Magic Remote feature
Magic Remote controls your TV using a
Touchpad and Smart Text(keyboard). Magic
Remote is compatible only with LG Smart TVs
released in 2012 and after.
1 Select the remote you want, and then tap
the
Menu
icon > Magic Remote
setting.
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2 Tap the Supported models button and
check whether your TV supports this feature.
3 Connect your phone and LG Smart TV to the
same Wi-Fi network.
4 Select the device and enter the certificate
number in your phone.
SmartShare
You can use the SmartShare feature easily in
the Gallery, Music apps, etc.
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices
You can share your phone's contents with a
variety of devices. Tap or
Menu
icon
>
SmartShare
.
Playing/Sending
s Play: You can play the contents via a TV, a
Bluetooth speaker, etc.
s Beam: You can send the contents to
Bluetooth- and SmartShare Beam-enabled
devices.
s SmartShare Beam: Allows for a fast
transfer of contents via Wi-Fi Direct.
Setting the alarm
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and tap
Clock .
2 To add a new alarm, tap the Alarms tab
tab (if necessary).
3 Tap and set the alarm time.
4 Set
any desired options and tap
Save
.
NOTE
X
When viewing the alarms screen, tap the
Menu
icon
>
Settings
to adjust the
alarm settings.
Using the calculator
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and tap
Calculator
.
2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers.
3 For simple calculations, tap the function you
want
, followed by .
NOTE
X
For more complex calculations, tap the
Menu
icon
,
then tap Scientific
calculator.
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Adding an event to your
calendar
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and tap
Calendar
.
2 To view an event, tap the date. The events
occurring on that date are displayed below
the Calendar in Month view. Tap the event
to view its details. If you want to add an
event, tap
at the top right corner of the
Calendar.
3 Tap the
Event name
field and enter the
event name. Check the date and enter the
start and end time you want your event to
begin and finish.
4 Tap the
Location
field to enter the location.
5 To add a note to your event, tap the
Description
field and enter the details.
6 Set any other desired options.
7 Tap
Save
to save the event in the calendar.
The event name will be displayed on the
date of the event. An alarm will sound at the
event start time if you set it.
Changing your calendar view
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and tap
Calendar
.
2 At the top of the Calendar, tap
and
choose from Day, Week, Month, Year,
Agenda.
LG SmartWorld
LG SmartWorld offers an assortment of
exciting content – fonts, themes, games,
applications.
How to Get to LG SmartWorld from
Your Phone
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and tap SmartWorld to access LG
SmartWorld.
2 Choose your country and tap
Start LG
SmartWorld
.
3 Download the content you want.
s Data fees may be charged when accessing
LG SmartWorld using your mobile network.
s LG SmartWorld may not be available for all
carriers or in all countries.
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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 benefits only in LG SmartWorld
1 LG SmartWorld allows you to personalize
your phone with customized home themes,
keyboard themes, and fonts (This service
is only available to specific devices. Please
check on the LG SmartWorld website if your
device is supported).
2 Take advantage of LG SmartWorld's
promotions.
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The Web
Browser
The Browser gives you a fast, full-color world
of games, music, news, sports, entertainment,
and much more, right on your mobile phone.
NOTE
X
Additional charges apply when connecting
to these services and downloading
content. Check data charges with your
network provider.
Using options
Tap the
Menu
icon
to view the following
options:
Add to bookmarks - Allows you to bookmark
the current web page.
Set as homepage - Allows you to set the
current web page as your home page.
Share - Allows you send the web address
(URL) of the web page to others.
Find on page - Allows you to search for text
on the web page.
Desktop view - Allows you to change the
current mobile page to a desktop page.
Save for offline reading - Allows you to save
the current page for offline reading.
Capture plus - Allows you to capture the
current web page from top to bottom without
cutting.
Print - Allow you to print the web page using
any printers on the network. You can also save
the web page as a pdf file.
Settings - Opens the Browser settings.
Exit - Allows you to exit the browser.
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To return to the previous web page, tap the
Back Key
.
Adding bookmarks
1 When viewing the page you want to
save, tap
the
Menu
icon
> Add to
bookmarks.
2 Enter the desired information for Label,
Address, and Add to (location to save
bookmark) and tap OK.
Changing the Browser
settings
1 Open the Browser and tap
the
Menu
icon
> Settings.
2 Set any of the available options.
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The Settings application contains most of the
tools for customizing and configuring your
phone. All of the settings in the Settings
application are described in this section.
To open the Settings application
s
From the Home screen, tap the Apps
Key > Settings
.
s
From the Home screen, touch and
hold the Recent Apps Key
> All
settings.
Networks tab
Airplane mode
Airplane mode allows you to quickly turn
off all wireless connections.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap the Airplane mode switch
to turn it on.
4 Tap the switch again to turn it off.
OR
1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
and tap Turn on Airplane mode.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
and tap Turn off Airplane mode to
turn it off.
Wi-Fi
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need
access to a wireless access point, or
"hotspot." Some access points are open
and you can simply connect to them.
Others are hidden or implement other
security features, so you must configure
your phone in order to connect to them.
Turn on Wi-Fi
From the Home screen, open the
Notifications panel and tap
to turn
Wi-Fi on. A blue colored icon
indicates
that Wi-Fi is on.
OR
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> Networks tab. Then
tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to
extend the life of your battery.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> Networks tab
> Wi-Fi.
2 Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on
and begin scanning for available Wi-Fi
networks.
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s
A list of available Wi-Fi networks will
be displayed. Secured networks are
indicated by a lock icon .
3 Tap a network to connect to it.
s
If the network is open, you are prompted
to confirm that you want to connect to
that network by tapping Connect.
s
If the network is secured, you are
prompted to enter a password or
other credentials. (Ask your network
administrator for details).
s Tap the
Menu
icon
to access the
following options.
s
Add Wi-Fi:
Allows you to manually
add Wi-Fi networks.
s
Saved Wi-Fi:
Displays the Wi-Fi
networks you have saved.
s
Advanced Wi-Fi:
Configure additional
settings.
s
Interactive tutorial:
Learn about
setting up and using Wi-Fi networks,
and other settings.
4 The Status Bar at the top of your screen
will display an icon that indicates your
Wi-Fi status.
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If you are not in range of a Wi-Fi
network and use a network connection.
Additional data charges may apply.
NOTE
X
Access to the Internet and a wireless
router required. As an added
convenience, AT&T has shipped certain
smartphones with Wi-Fi enabled as a
default setting. Leaving Wi-Fi enabled
when not connected to a Wi-Fi network
may affect battery charge. Qualifying
data plan required.
X
This device supports WEP, WPA/
WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP
. (Some
EAP methods are not supported.) If
your Wi-Fi service provider or network
administrator sets encryption for
network security, enter the key in the
pop-up window. If encryption is not
set, this pop-up window will not be
shown. You can obtain the key from
your Wi-Fi service provider or network
administrator.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications
technology that allows you to connect
wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets and hands-free
car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds,
computers, printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is
usually up to approximately 30 feet.
Turn on Bluetooth
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> Networks tab, then
tap the Bluetooth switch to turn on
the Bluetooth functionality.
To make your phone visible to other
devices
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> Networks tab
> Bluetooth.
2 Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
3 Tap the checkbox next to the device
name. Visibility is set to 2 minutes by
default.
NOTE
X
To change the visibility time length,
tap the
Menu
icon > Visibility
timeout. Choose from 2 min, 5 min,
1 h, or Never time out.
To scan other Bluetooth devices
1 Access the Bluetooth menu and make
sure that it is on.
2 Tap Search for devices.
NOTE
X
To find other devices, place them in
discoverable mode.
Pairing Bluetooth devices
1 Access the Bluetooth menu and make
sure that it is on.
2 Tap Search for devices. Your device
will display a list of discovered in-range
Bluetooth devices.
3 Tap the device you want to pair from
the list.
4 Tap Pair or enter the passkey if needed.
NOTE
X
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices
is a one-time process. Once a pairing
has been created, the devices will
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continue to recognize their partnership
and exchange information.
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Please consult documentation included
with Bluetooth device for information
on pairing mode and passcode
(typically 0 0 0 0 – four zeroes).
How to send data from your phone
via Bluetooth
You can send data via Bluetooth by
running a corresponding application, not
from the Bluetooth menu.
s
Sending pictures: Open the Gallery
application and tap a picture. Then tap
> Bluetooth. Check the devices if
Bluetooth is turned on. Then tap the
device you want to send data to from
the list.
s
Sending contacts: Open the Contacts
application. Tap the contact you want
to share, then tap the
Menu
icon >
Share > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth
is turned on and tap Search for
devices.Then tap the device you want
to send data to from the list.
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The supported Bluetooth version
is Bluetooth 4.0 and certified by
Bluetooth SIG. It is compatible with
other Bluetooth SIG certified devices.
X
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.
X
Supported profiles are HFP/HSP, A2DP,
AVRCP, OPP, FTP(Server), HID, PAN,
MAP and PBAP.
To switch between a Bluetooth
headset and the phone
When a Bluetooth headset is paired and
connected to your phone, you can conduct
calls on the headset for hands-free
conversation. During a call, you can opt
to use the Bluetooth headset or just the
phone. When using the Bluetooth headset
during a call, the Ongoing Call notification
icon is blue in the Status Bar (the icon is
green when using the phone).
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Settings
NOTE
X
Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the
call from the phone to the Bluetooth
device, or vice versa.
Data Manager
You can select whether to enable or
disable mobile data. You can check the
current data usage, set to enable/disable
mobile data, or set the mobile data limit.
Mobile data - Tap the switch to
enable mobile data.
Limit mobile data usage - Checkmark to
set the mobile data usage limit.
NOTE
X
Tap an application to view data usage
information.
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
dial list can be called from your phone.
Caller ID - Allows you to choose how to
display your number in outgoing calls.
Incoming voice call pop-up – Displays
an incoming voice call pop-up when an
app is in use.
Call reject – Allows you to set call
rejection and manage the reject list.
Decline with message – When you
want to reject a call, you can send a quick
message instead. This is useful if you
need to reject a call during a meeting.
This menu allows you to manage the
messages you can send.
Privacy keeper – Hides the caller name
and number for an incoming call.
Auto answer – Sets the time before a
connected hands-free device automatically
answers an incoming call. Choose from
Off
,
1 sec
,
3 sec
, and
5 sec.
Connection vibration – Vibrates your
phone when the other party answers
the call.
TTY mode - Allows you to activate TTY
mode.
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Hearing aids - Allows you to turn on
hearing aid compatibility.
Noise suppression - Suppress
background noise in call.
Voice enhancement - Enhances voice
clarity in noisy environments so you can
hear more clearly.
Power key ends call – Allows you
to end the call by pressing the Power/
Lock Key.
Call duration – View the duration of
calls including Last call, All calls, Outgoing
calls and Incoming calls.
Sound settings - Allows you to control
the sounds on the phone.
Additional settings – Allows you to
change the following settings:
Call forwarding: Allows you to set
the call forwarding options.
Call waiting: If call waiting is
activated, the handset will notify you
of an incoming call while you are on
a call (depending on your network
provider).
Share & connect
Allows you to transfer data and media
with other devices.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a
wireless technology that enables data
transmission between two objects when
they are brought within a few inches of
each others. When you enable NFC on
your phone, your phone can exchange
data with other NFC-enabled devices
or read information from smart tags
embedded in posters, stickers, and other
products.
To turn on NFC:
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> Networks tab.
2 Tap Share & connect and tap the NFC
switch .
NOTE
X
When NFC is turned on, you can use
the Tap & pay feature to pay for items
just by touching your phone to a reader
at a register. If your device doesn't
have a default app, you can browse
Google Play for other payment apps.
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Android Beam
When this feature is turned on, you can
beam app content to another NFC-capable
device by holding the devices close
together. For example, you can beam
Browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts,
and more. Just bring the devices together
(typically back to back) and then touch
your screen. The app determines what
gets beamed.
To activate Android Beam:
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> Networks tab
> Share & connect > Android Beam
.
NOTE
X
You must enable NFC to activate
Android Beam.
SmartShare Beam
Allows you to receive multimedia content
from LG phones or tablets.
To activate SmartShare Beam:
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> Networks tab >
Share & connect > SmartShare Beam.
Then tap the switch to activate
SmartShare Beam and set the desired
options.
NOTE
X
You must enable Wi-Fi to activate
SmartShare Beam.
Media Server
Share media content with nearby devices
via DLNA.
1 From the Home screen,
t
ap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> Networks tab
> Share & connect.
2 Tap Media sever and checkmark the
Content sharing checkbox to allow
nearby devices to access your content.
Miracast
You can mirror phone screen and sound
onto LG Miracast dongle or TV wirelessly.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
.
2 Tap the Networks tab.
3 Tap Share & connect > Miracast.
4 Tap the switch to turn on the
feature.
5 Turn on the Miracast feature on your TV
or connect to the LG Miracast dongle.
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To start the Miracast feature
quickly, tap the Miracast icon in the
Notification Panel. While mirroring,
Mobile Hotspot cannot be used
simultaneously.
LG PC Suite
Refer to page 92 for more information.
Tethering & networks
Allows you to configure mobile networks,
tethering, and VPNs (Basic VPN, LG VPN).
USB tethering
You can share your phone's data
connection with a computer by turning on
USB tethering.
To share your phone's data connection
via USB cable:
1 Connect your phone to your PC with a USB
cable.
2 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> Networks tab >
Tethering & networks
.
3 Tap the
USB tethering
switch
to
activate it. Then tap
OK
to confirm.
NOTE
X
You cannot access your phone's
internal memory on your computer
when using USB tethering.
Mobile Hotspot
You can also use your smartphone to
provide a mobile broadband connection
for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot
and share your connection. To create a
portable hotspot, from the Home screen,
tap the
Apps Key > Settings
>
Networks tab > Tethering & networks
> Mobile Hotspot. Then tap the Mobile
Hotspot switch to activate the
feature. Tap Set up Mobile hotspot to
change the SSID, password, security type,
and other hotspot options.
NOTE
X
Mobile Hotspots requires an
appropriate DataPro data plan. Devices
connected to your Mobile Hotspot use
data from your DataPro plan. Plans are
not unlimited and significant charges
may be incurred if the included data
allowance is exceeded. Performance
may vary depending on the number of
devices connected and other factors.
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If you do not use a password, others
will be able to use your Mobile Hotspot
connection.
Bluetooth tethering
Bluetooth tethering allows you to connect
other devices to your phone via Bluetooth.
To share your connection via Bluetooth
tethering:
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> Networks tab
> Tethering & networks. Then tap the
Bluetooth tethering switch to turn
the function on.
NOTE
X
Bluetooth tethering can be activated
only when your smartphone is
connected to the AT&T network.
Help
Tap to view help information on the
Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth tethering and
USB tethering functions.
Mobile networks
You can set whether to enable or disable
data access on your phone.
Mobile data - Select whether to enable
or disable data access over your mobile
network.
International data roaming - Select
whether to enable or disable data access
while international roaming.
Access point names - You can select
the access point name, add a new APN, or
reset to default.
Search for AT&T MicroCell - You can
search and register an AT&T MicroCell in
order to use it.
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.
Prepare Your Device for VPN
Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are
using at work, you may be required to
enter your login credentials or install
security certificates before you can
connect to your company's local network.
You can get this information from your
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network administrator. Before you can
initiate a VPN connection, you must set
the screen lock option (Pattern, PIN, or
Password only).
Add a Basic VPN Connection
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap Tethering & networks > VPN
> Basic VPN > Add Basic VPN
network.
NOTE
X
You must set a screen lock before
setting up VPN. You can set a pattern,
PIN, or password.
4 Enter the VPN network according to the
security details you have obtained from
your network administrator.
5 When finished, tap Save.
Add a LG VPN Connection
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
.
2 Select the Networks tab.
3 Tap Tethering & networks > VPN >
LG VPN > Add LG VPN network.
NOTE
X
You must set a screen lock before
setting up VPN. You can set a pattern,
PIN, or password.
4 Enter the VPN network according to the
security details you have obtained from
your network administrator.
5 When finished, tap Save.
Sound tab
Sound profile
Allows you to set the sound profile to
Sound
,
Vibrate only
, or
Do not disturb
.
Volume
Adjust the phone's volume settings to suit
your needs and your environment.
Vibration strength
Allows you to set the vibrate strength for
incoming call, notification, and vibrate
on tap.
Ringtone
Select the ringtone for incoming calls.
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Default notification sound
Select the ringtone for notifications such
as new messages receipt or calendar
events.
Sound with vibration
Checkmark for vibration feedback for calls.
Vibration type
Allows you to set a vibration type for
notifications.
Do not disturb
Allows you to prevent notifications from
interrupting you. You can set which apps
to allow interruptions from and a schedule
as well.
Lock screen
Sets notifications for the lock screen.
Choose from
Show all notifications
and
Hide all notifications
.
Apps
Allows you to prevent apps from
displaying notifications or set apps to
show notifications with priority when Do
not disturb is set to Priority only.
Vibrate on tap
Vibrate when tapping the Home touch
buttons and during other UI interactions.
Sound effects
This menu lets you select whether you
hear tones when touching numbers on
the dial pad, selecting on-screen options,
and more.
Message/call voice
notifications
Allows the device to read out the
incoming call and the message event
automatically.
Display tab
Home screen
Select Home - Sets the home style for
your device. Choose Home (standard
Android layout) or EasyHome (simplified
version for users less familiar with
Android navigation).
LG Health - Include an additional home
screen showing customized health info.
Theme - Sets the screen theme for your
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device.
Wallpaper - Allows you to set the Home
screen wallpaper.
Screen swipe effect - Choose the
desired type of effect to display when you
swipe from one Home screen canvas to
the next.
Allow Home screen looping - Allows
you to loop around your panels on the
Home screen.
Home backup & restore - Select
to backup and restore app/widget
configurations.
Lock screen
Select screen lock - Select the desired
option to secure your phone from the
below.
None - No lock screen.
Swipe - Swipe any part of the screen
to unlock screen.
Knock Code - The Knock Code feature
allows you to create your own unlock
code using a combination of knocks on
the screen. You can access the Home
screen directly when the screen is off
by tapping the same sequence on the
screen.
Pattern - Allows you to set a pattern as
your screen lock. It's recommended that
you enter a backup PIN as well in case
you forget the pattern.
PIN - Enter a numeric PIN to unlock
the screen.
Password - Enter a password to unlock
the screen.
Smart Lock - Allows you to set when to
automatically unlock the phone.
Screen swipe effect - Select the screen
effect you want to use when unlocking
the screen.
Wallpaper - Select the wallpaper to
display for your lock screen.
Shortcuts - Customize shortcuts on the
lock screen.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key > Settings
> Display tab,
then tap the Lock screen > Shortcuts.
2 Tap the icon you want to replace and
select the app you want to replace it
with.
3 Tap
Save
.
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Weather animation - Show weather
animation for current location or primary
city set in the Weather app.
Contact info for lost phone - Select
whether to display the owner information
on the lock screen and customize the
owner information.
Lock timer - Allows you to set the
amount of time before the screen
automatically locks after the screen has
timed-out.
Power button instantly locks -
Checkmark to instantly lock the screen
when the Power/Lock Key
is
pressed.
Home touch buttons
Allows you to configure the button
combination and color. You can also
choose to hide the buttons while you use
certain apps.
Font type
Select the desired font type.
Font size
Select the desired font size.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness by using the
slider. Tap Auto to set the brightness to
automatically change.
Notification LED
Select which type of notifications to
display the LED light.
Auto-rotate screen
Set to switch orientation automatically
when you rotate the phone.
Screen timeout
Set the time delay before the screen
automatically turns off.
Smart screen
Checkmark this option to keep screen on
when the phone detects your face looking
at the screen.
Screen-off effect
Set the screen off effect used when the
screen turns off.
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Settings
Daydream
Select the screensaver to display when
the phone is sleeping while docked and/
or charging.
General tab
Language & input
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.
Language - Choose a language to use on
your phone.
Spelling correction - Allows spelling
corrections when using the on-screen
keyboard.
Default - Allows you to select the default
keyboard type.
Checkmark the keyboard you want to
use from Google Keyboard, Google
voice typing, Keeper FastFill and LG
Keyboard. Tap
to configure each
keyboard’s settings.
Voice Search - Touch to configure the
Voice Search settings.
Text-to-speech output - Touch to set the
preferred engine or general settings for
text-to-speech output.
Pointer speed - Adjust the pointer
speed.
Location
Turn on location service, your phone
determines your approximate location
using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. When
you select this option, you're asked
whether you consent to allowing Google
to use your location when providing these
services.
Accounts & sync
Use the Accounts & sync settings menu
to add, remove, and manage your Google
and other supported accounts. You also
use these settings to control how and
whether all applications send, receive,
and sync data on their own schedules and
whether all applications can synchronize
user data automatically. Gmail
TM
,
Calendar, and other applications may also
have their own settings to control how
they synchronize data; see the sections on
those applications for details. Touch Add
account to add new account.
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Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure
any accessibility plug-ins you have
installed on your phone.
NOTE
X
Requires additional plug-ins to become
selectable.
TalkBack - Allows you to set up the
TalkBack function which assists people
with impaired vision by providing verbal
feedback. Tap the switch
the top
right corner of the screen to turn it on. Tap
Settings at the bottom of the screen to
adjust the TalkBack settings.
Font size - Select the desired font size.
Invert colors - Increases the color
contrast for people with difficulty
perceiving color.
Color adjustment - Allows you to view
the screen with greater color contrast. Tap
the switch
at the top right corner
of the screen to turn it on. Then tap the
screen and drag across the screen in any
direction until you see the color contrast
you want to use.
Touch zoom - When this feature is
turned on, you can zoom in and out by
triple-tapping the screen.
Message/call voice notifications -
Announces incoming calls and messages
out loud.
Screen shade - Dims the screen's
backlight.
Accessibility shortcut - Open
accessibility options quickly on any
screen.
Text-to-speech output - Text-to-speech
output provides audible readout of
text, for example, the contents of text
messages, and the Caller ID for incoming
calls.
Audio type - Allows you to change the
sound to
Mono
or
Stereo
.
Sound balance - To manually adjust the
sound direction.
Notification LED - Turn on the LED light
for incoming calls and notifications.
Flash alerts - The flash will blink for
incoming calls and notifications.
Call reject message - Send a message
customized for those with hearing
impairments when an call is rejected.
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Turn off all sounds - Activate to turn off
all sounds.
Captions - Allows customized caption
settings for those with hearing
impairments.
Touch feedback time - Sets the touch
and hold delay (short, medium, or long).
Touch assistant - Tap the switch
to toggle it on and off. On allows you
to replace the hardware keys with a
Touch assistant board
.Tap the Touch
assistant icon
to access the Power,
Home, Volume down, Volume up, and
more (Screen capture, Back, Settings,
Pinch). Draw a "C" on the board to
automatically display the Dial tab. Draw
an "M" on the board to automatically
display the Messaging application. Draw
a "W" on the board to automatically
launch the Chrome application.
Screen timeout - Set the desired screen
timeout.
Touch control areas - Limit touch
control to selected areas of the screen.
Press the Volume Down Key and Home
Key at the same time to activate and
deactivate this feature.
Auto-rotate screen - Checkmark to
allow the device to rotate the screen
depnding on the device orientation
(portrait or landscape).
Password voice confirmation - Allows
the device to confirm characters via
voice feedback when you are inputting
passwords.
Power key ends call - Checkmark so
that you can end voice calls by pressing
the Power/Lock Key. When this option
is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Key
during a call does not lock the screen.
Accessibility settings shortcut -
Turning this feature on allows you to
activate an accessibility feature by
tapping the Home Key
three (3)
times. Choose from Off, Show all,
TalkBack, Invert colors, Touch
assistant, and Accessibility settings.
One-touch input - Checkmark so that
each finger touch enters a letter/character
on the LG Keyboard.
Switch Access
- Allows you to control
your device using configurable key
combinations.
Keeper FastFill
- Allows you to securely
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and quickly auto-fill your login credentials
on your websites and mobile apps.
One-handed operation
Allows you to adjust the position of the
dial keypad, LG keyboard, or lock screen to
the left or right side of the screen to easily
use it with one hand.
Dial keypad - Checkmark to adjust the
position of the dial keypad.
LG keyboard - Checkmark to adjust the
position of the LG keyboard.
Lock screen - Checkmark to adjust the
position of the the PIN entry.
Help - Displays help information for each
available option.
Shortcut key
Get quick access to apps by pressing and
holding the Volume Keys when the screen
is off or locked.
Volume Up Key
: To access QuickMemo+.
Volume Down Key
: To access the
Camera.
Security
Use the Security menu to configure how
to help secure your phone and its data.
Lock screen
- Allows you to set your lock
screen settings.
Content lock - Select lock types to lock
files in your Gallery.
Encrypt phone - Allows you to encrypt
data on the phone for security. Each time
you turn on your cellphone, it will request
to enter a PIN or password to decrypt.
Encrypt SD card storage - You can
encrypt or decrypt your data in the
microSD card. Encrypted SD Card is able
to decrypt only on the same phone.
Set up SIM card lock - Allows you to
set if you want to require a PIN to use or,
if set, allows you to change the PIN.
Password typing visible - Checkmark to
briefly show each character of passwords
as you enter them so that you can see
what you enter.
Phone administrators - View or
deactivate phone administrators.
Unknown sources - Allow installation of
non-Play Store applications.
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Verify apps - Disallow or warn before
installation of apps that may cause harm.
Storage type - Displays the storage type
for credentials.
Trusted credentials - Checkmark to
allow applications to access your phone’s
encrypted store of secure certificates and
related passwords and other credentials.
You use credential storage to establish
some types of VPN and Wi-Fi connections.
If you have not set a password for the
secure credential storage, this setting is
dimmed.
Install from storage - Touch to install a
secure certificate.
Clear credentials - Deletes all secure
certificates and related credentials
and erases the secure storage's own
password.
Trust agents
- Allows you to view or
deactivate Trust agents.
Screen pin
-This feature allows you to
lock your device so that the current user
can only access the pinned app. This is
useful for users with children.
Gestures
Answer an incoming call - During an
incoming call, bring the phone to your ear
to accept the incoming call.
NOTE
X
If the proximity sensor is covered by
something, the device might perform
an incorrect action.
Fade out ringtone - During an incoming
call, pick up the phone from the flat
surface to fade out the ringtone.
NOTE
X
If proximity sensor is covered by
something, the device might perform
an incorrect action.
Silence incoming calls - Flip the device
to silence incoming calls.
Snooze or stop alarm - Flip the device
to snooze or stop the alarm.
Pause video - Flip the device to pause
the video.
Help - Touch to get information on using
the Gesture functions of your device.
Motion sensor calibration - Improve
the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the
sensor.
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QuickCircle case
This menu allows you to select apps to be
used directly on the cover in small view
using QuickCircle.
Dual window
This feature allows you to view two apps
at the same time. Touch and hold the
Back Key
to access this feature.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
>
Settings
>
General
tab >
Dual window
.
2 Tap the
Split view
checkmark to allow the
device to automatically open Dual window
when tapping a link on the screen or email
attachments (A blue checkmark will appear).
3 Tap the switch to activate the
Dual window feature.
Date & time
Set your preferences for how the date and
time is displayed.
Storage
You can monitor the used and available
internal memory in the device.
Battery
See how much battery power is used for
device activities. The battery level displays in
a percentage. The remaining time of use is
also displayed.
Battery usage
-Allows you to see which
apps are consuming the most battery power.
Information on this screen allows you to
identify downloaded apps you may want to
turn off when not being used, so you can get
the most out of your battery power.
Battery percentage on status bar
-
Checkmark to display the battery percentage
on the Status Bar.
Battery saver
Tap the switch to turn this feature
on or off. Tap Battery saver to select
when you want to activate Battery saver
mode. Choose from
Immediately
,
5%
battery
and
15% battery
.
Help - Tap to access information about
the items that can be enabled/disabled
with the Battery saver feature.
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Smart cleaning
Allows you to manage unused apps and data.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps
Key
>
Settings
>
General
tab >
Smart cleaning
.
2 Tap the data you want to remove, then tap
Clean
.
Apps
You use the Apps settings menu to view
details about the applications installed on
your phone, manage their data, or force
them to stop. Tap the DOWNLOADED,
ON SD CARD, RUNNING or ALL tabs
to view information about your installed
apps.
Default message app
This menu allows you to choose what
messaging app to use as your default
messaging app.
Backup & reset
Back up my data - Back up app data,
Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers.
Backup account - Displays the account
that is currently being used to back up
information.
Automatic restore - When reinstalling
an app, restore backed up settings and
data.
LG Backup service - Backs up all
information on the device and restores it
in the event of data loss or replacement.
Factory data reset - Erases all data on
the phone, except as follows. In the event
of device failure or error, your device
may record in an error log information
about the device’s status at the time of
the error event. The information recorded
in the error log may include data about
application names and usage, cell phone
location and number, GPS status, memory
usage and other non-personal device
status information. This information is
stored on your phone, and can only be
accessed by LG if the phone is physically
returned to LG for repair and service The
error log information is used by LG only
to diagnose, repair, and improve LG’s
products and services.
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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.
About phone
View legal information, check phone
status and software versions, and perform
a software update.
Settings
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For Windows OS
LG PC Suite helps you manage media
contents and applications in your phone
by allowing you to connect to your phone
to your PC.
With the LG PC Suite software, you
can...
s
Manage and play your media contents
(music, movie, pictures) on your PC.
s
Send multimedia contents to your
device.
s
Synchronizes data (schedules, contacts,
bookmarks) in your device and PC.
s
Update the software in your device.
s
Play multimedia contents of your PC
from other device
* Some functions may not be available,
depending on the model.
NOTE
X
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 >
Windows
>
DOWNLOAD to download
LG PC Suite.
System Requirements for LG PC Suite
software
s
OS: Windows XP (Service pack 3) 32bit,
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
s
CPU: 1 GHz or higher processors
s
Memory: 512 MB or higher RAMs
s
Graphic card: 1024 x 768 resolution, 32
bit color or higher
s
HDD: 500 MB or more free hard disk
space (More free hard disk space may
be needed depending on the volume of
data stored.)
s
Required software: LG United driver,
Windows Media Player 10 or later.
LG PC Suite
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LG PC Suite
NOTE
X
LG
United driver
The LG United driver is required to
connect an LG device and PC. It is
installed automatically when you install
the LG PC Suite software application.
For Mac OS
LG PC Suite helps you manage media
contents in your phone by allowing you to
connect to your phone to your PC.
With the LG PC Suite software, you
can...
s
Manage and play your media contents
(music, movie, pictures) on your PC.
s
Send multimedia contents to your
device.
s
Synchronizes data (schedules, contacts,
bookmarks) in your device and PC.
* Some functions may not be available,
depending on the model.
NOTE
X
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 >
Mac OS
>
DOWNLOAD to download
LG PC Suite.
System Requirements for LG PC Suite
software
s
OS: Mac OS X (10.6.8) or higher
s
Memory : 2GB RAM or higher
s
Graphics card: 1024 x 768 screen
resolution or higher and 32-bit color
s
Hard disc: Storage of 500 MB or higher
(Additional space may be required for
data)
s
Required software: LG United Mobile
driver
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LG PC Suite
NOTE
X
LG
United driver
The LG United driver is required to
connect an LG device and PC. It is
installed automatically when you install
the LG PC Suite software application.
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Phone Software Update
This feature allows you to update the
firmware of your phone to the latest
version conveniently from the internet
without the need to visit a service center.
For more information on how to use this
function, please visit:
http://www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp.
As the mobile phone firmware update
requires the user’s full attention for the
duration of the update process, please
make sure to check all instructions and
notes that appear at each step before
proceeding. Please note that removing the
USB cable or battery during the upgrade
may seriously damage your mobile phone.
LG Mobile Phone Software
Update via Over-the-Air (OTA)
This feature allows you to update the
firmware of your phone to the newer
version conveniently via OTA without
connecting the USB cable. This feature is
only available if and when LG makes the
newer version of the firmware available
for your device.
First, you can check the software version
on your mobile phone:
From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> General tab > About
phone > Software info.
To perform the phone software update,
from the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Settings
> General tab > About
phone > Software Update > Update
now.
NOTE
X
Your personal data—including
information about your Google account
and any other accounts, your system/
application data and settings, any
downloaded applications and your
DRM licence —might be lost in the
process of updating your phone's
software. Therefore, LG recommends
that you back up your personal data
before updating your phone's software.
LG does not take responsibility for any
loss of personal data.
Software Update
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Trademarks
Trademarks
s
Copyright 2015 LG Electronics, Inc. All
rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are
registered trademarks of LG Group and
its related entities.
s
Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
s
Wi-Fi
®
, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and
the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
s
All other trademarks and copyrights are
the property of their respective owners.
DivX HD
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX
®
is a digital
video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an
official DivX Certified
®
device that has
passed rigorous testing to verity that it
plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for
more information and software tools to
convert your files into DivX videos.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:
This DivX Certified
®
device must be
registered in order to play purchased DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain
your registration code, locate the DivX
VOD section in your device setup menu.
Go to vod.divx.com for more information
on how to complete your registration.
DivX Certified
®
to play DivX
®
video
up to HD 720p, including premium
content.
DivX
®
, DivX Certified
®
and associated
logos are trademarks of Rovi
Corporation or its subsidiaries and
are used under license.
NOTICE
X
Open Source Software Notice
Information
To obtain the source code under GPL,
LGPL, MPL, and other open source
licenses, that is contained in this
product, please visit http://opensource.
lge.com. In addition to the source code,
all referred license terms, warranty
disclaimers and copyright notices are
available for download. LG Electronics
will also provide open source code to
you on CD-ROM for a charge covering
the cost of performing such distribution
(such as the cost of media, shipping,
and handling) upon email request to
[email protected]. This offer is
valid for three (3) years from the date
on which you purchased the product.
s
Wi-Fi
®
and Wi-Fi Protected Access
®
are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
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Trademarks
Dolby Digital Plus
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this
section before taking the phone in for a service or calling the Customer Service Center.
Q&A
Q
How do I view the list of outgoing calls,
incoming calls and missed calls?
A
Tap the Phone Key and tap the
Call
logs
tab.
Q
Why is the connection inconsistent or not
audible in certain areas?
A
When the frequency environment is
unstable in a certain area, connection may
be inconsistent and inaudible. Relocate to
another area and try again.
Q
Why is the connection inconsistent or abruptly
disconnects even when established?
A
When frequency is unstable or weak, or if
there are too many users, a connection may
be cut off even after it was established.
Please try again later or attempt again after
relocating to other areas.
Q
Why does the phone heat up?
A
The phone may get hot when there is a very
long call duration, when games are played
or even when surfing the Internet for a long
time. This has no effect upon the life of the
product or performance.
Q
Why does the battery run out so quickly
during normal use?
A
This may be due to the user environment, a
large number of calls or a weak signal.
Q
Why is no number dialed when an Address
Book entry is recalled?
A
Check that the number has been stored
correctly by using the Address book Search
feature. Re-store them, if necessary.
Q
The screen got frozen. How can I solve this
problem?
A
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
for 10 seconds to turn it off. Then press and
hold the Power/Lock Key
again for 3
seconds to reboot the phone.
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There are a variety of accessories available
for your mobile phone, some of which may be
sold separately. You can select these options
according to your personal communication
requirements. Visit your local AT&T store or
www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific
offerings.
NOTE
X
Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to
do this may invalidate your warranty.
X
Accessories may be different in different
regions; please check with our regional service
company or agent for further enquiries.
Accessories
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For Your Safety
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.
X
Never use an
unapproved battery
since this could damage
the phone and/or
battery and could cause
the battery to explode.
X
Never place your phone
in a microwave oven as
it will cause the battery
to explode.
X
Never store your phone
in temperatures less
than -4°F or greater
than 122°F.
X
Do not dispose of your
battery near fire or with
hazardous or flammable
materials.
X
When riding in a car, do
not leave your phone or
set up the hands-free
kit near the air bag. If
wireless equipment is
improperly installed and
the air bag is deployed,
you may be seriously
injured.
X
Do not use the phone in
areas where its use is
prohibited. (For example:
aircraft)
X
Do not expose the
battery charger or
adapter to direct
sunlight or use it
in places with high
humidity, such as a
bathroom.
X
Do not use harsh
chemicals (such as
alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your
phone. This could cause
a fire.
X
Do not drop, strike,
or shake your phone
severely. It may harm
the internal circuit
boards of the phone.
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For Your Safety
X
Do not use your phone
in high explosive areas
as the phone may
generate sparks.
X
Do not 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.
X
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.
X
Do not handle the phone
with wet hands while it
is being charged. It may
cause an electric shock
or seriously damage
your phone.
X
Do not disassemble the
phone.
X
Do not place or answer
calls while charging the
phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/
or cause electric shock
or fire.
X
Do not hold or let the
antenna come in contact
with your body during
a call.
X
Make sure that no
sharp-edged items, such
as animal’s teeth or
nails, come into contact
with the battery. This
could cause a fire.
X
Store the battery out of
reach of children.
X
Be careful that children
do not swallow any
parts (such as earphone,
connection parts of the
phone, etc.) This could
cause asphyxiation or
suffocation resulting in
serious injury or death.
X
Unplug the power cord
and charger during
lightning storms to avoid
electric shock or fire.
X
Only use the batteries
and chargers provided
by LG. The warranty
will not be applied to
products provided by
other suppliers.
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For Your Safety
X
Only authorized
personnel should
service the phone and
its accessories. Faulty
installation or service
may result in accidents
and consequently
invalidate the warranty.
X
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.
X
Your phone is an
electronic device that
generates heat during
normal operation.
Extremely prolonged,
direct skin contact in the
absence of adequate
ventilation may result
in discomfort or minor
burns. Therefore, use
care when handling
your phone during
or immediately after
operation.
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HAC
This phone has been tested and rated
for use with hearing aids for some of the
wireless technologies that it uses. However,
there may be some newer wireless
technologies used in this phone that have
not been tested yet for use with hearing
aids. It is important to try the different
features of this phone thoroughly and in
different locations, using your hearing aid
or cochlear implant, to determine if you
hear any interfering noise. Consult your
service provider or the manufacturer of
this phone for information on hearing aid
compatibility. If you have questions about
return or exchange policies, consult your
service provider or phone retailer.
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
Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted
an updated safety standard for human
exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated transmitters. Those guidelines
are consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and international
standards bodies. The design of this phone
complies with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical use with
the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches
(1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm)
must be maintained between the user’s
body and the back of the phone. Third-party
belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories
containing metallic components may not
be used. Avoid the use of accessories
that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 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.
Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas (or modifications
to the antenna) could impair call quality,
damage the phone, void your warranty and/
or violate FCC regulations.
Don't use the phone with a damaged
antenna. A damaged antenna could cause
a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer
for a replacement antenna.
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Consumer Information About
Radio Frequency Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a
radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio
frequency energy during use. The following
consumer information addresses commonly
asked questions about the health effects of
wireless phones.
Are wireless phones safe?
Scientific research on the subject of
wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”)
energy has been conducted worldwide for
many years, and continues. In the United
States, the Food and Drug Administration
(“FDA”) and the Federal Communications
Commission (“FCC”) set policies and
procedures for wireless phones. The FDA
issued a website publication on health
issues related to cell phone usage where it
states, “The scientific community at large
… believes that the weight of scientific
evidence does not show an association
between exposure to radiofrequency
(RF) from cell phones and adverse health
outcomes. Still the scientific community
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 entered into a cooperative research
and development agreement through
which additional scientific research is
being conducted. The FCC issued its own
website publication stating that “there
is no scientific evidence that proves that
wireless phone usage can lead to cancer
or a variety of other problems, including
headaches, dizziness or memory loss.” This
publication is available at http://www.fcc.
gov/cgb/ cellular.html or through the FCC at
(888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR” mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and
other agencies, established RF exposure
safety guidelines for wireless phones in the
United States. Before a wireless phone
model is available for sale to the public,
it must be tested by the manufacturer and
certified to the FCC that it does not exceed
limits established by the FCC. One of these
limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption
Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the
rate of absorption of RF energy in the body.
Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone
transmitting at its highest power level in
all tested frequency bands. Since 1996, the
FCC has required that the SAR of handheld
wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per
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For Your Safety
kilogram, averaged 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
about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins
56 and 65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/
Engineering_Technology/Documents/
bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecom-
munications Industry Association website
at http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/
index.cfm/AID/10371. You may also wish to
contact the manufacturer of your phone.
Can I minimize my RF exposure?
If you are concerned about RF, there are
several simple steps you can take to
minimize your RF exposure. You can, of
course, reduce your talk time. You can place
more distance between your body and the
source of the RF, as the exposure level
drops off dramatically with distance. The
FDA/FCC website states that “hands-free
kits can be used with wireless phones for
convenience and comfort. These systems
reduce the absorption of RF energy in
the head because the phone, which is
the source of the RF emissions, will not
be placed against the head. On the other
hand, if the phone is mounted against
the waist or other part of the body during
use, then that part of the body will absorb
more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed
in the U.S. are required to meet safety
requirements regardless of whether they
are used against the head or against the
body. Either configuration should result in
compliance with the safety limit.” Also,
if you use your wireless phone 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.” The FDA/FCC website
further states that “some groups sponsored
by other national governments have advised
that children be discouraged from using
wireless phones at all”. For example, the
Stewart Report from the United Kingdom
[“UK”] made such a recommendation in
December 2000. In this report a group of
independent experts noted that no evidence
exists that using a cell phone causes
brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s]
recommendation to limit cell phone use
by children was strictly precautionary; it
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was not based on scientific evidence that
any health hazard exists. A copy of the
UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.
dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can
write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11
ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s
annual reports on mobile phones and RF are
available online at www.iegmp.org.uk and
http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search
“mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce
their children’s RF exposure may choose to
restrict their children’s wireless phone use.
Where 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
Telephone: (888) 225-5322
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones
http://www.iegmp.org.uk
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on
Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency
Fields from Wireless Telecommunication
Devices
283 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9
Canada
Telephone: (613) 991-6990
http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_
Panels_RF&Lang_id=120
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/
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
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National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814-3095
Telephone: (301) 657-2652
http://www.ncrponline.org
Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Society, Committee on Man and Radiation
(COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)
This model phone meets the government's
requirements for exposure to radio
waves. Your wireless phone is a radio
transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
energy 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 designed to assure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile
phones employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or
SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6
W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions specified
by the FCC with the phone transmitting
at its highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands. Although SAR is
determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the
maximum value. Because the phone is
designed to operate at multiple power
levels to use only the power required to
reach the network, in general, the closer
you are to a wireless base station antenna,
the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale
to the public, it must be tested and certified
to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit
established by the government-adopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests
are performed in positions and locations
(e.g., at the ear, worn on the body, or
hotspot) as required by the FCC for each
model.
The highest SAR value for this model phone
when tested for use at the ear is 0.50 W/kg
and when worn on the body, as described
in this user guide, is 1.10 W/kg (body-
worn/hotspot measurement differ among
phone models, depending upon available
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accessories and FCC requirements). While
there may be differences between SAR
levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government
requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF emission
guidelines. SAR information on this model
phone is on file with the FCC and can be
found under the Display Grant section
of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after
searching on FCC ID ZNFD850. Additional
information on Specific Absorption
Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular
Telecommunications Industry Association
(CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org/.
* In the United States and Canada, the
SAR limit for mobile phones used by the
public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged
over one gram of tissue. The standard
incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection for the
public and to account for any variations in
measurements.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility
(HAC) Regulations for
Wireless Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Report
and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified
the exception 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, humming, or whining noise.
Some hearing devices are more immune
than others to this interference noise,
and phones also vary in the amount of
interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has
developed a rating system for wireless
phones, to assist hearing device users to
find phones that may be compatible with
their hearing devices. Not all phones have
been rated. Phones that are rated have
the rating on their box or a label located
on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will
vary depending on the user's hearing device
and hearing loss. If your hearing device
happens to be vulnerable to interference,
you may not be able to use a rated phone
successfully. Trying out the phone with your
hearing device is the best way to evaluate
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it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet
FCC requirements and are likely to generate
less interference to hearing 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 this
rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing
device is relatively immune to interference
noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone
rating values are then added together.
A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for
normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for
best use.
In the above example, if a hearing aid
meets the M2 level rating and the wireless
phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum
of the two values equal M5. This should
provide the hearing aid user with “normal
usage” while using their hearing aid with
the particular wireless phone. “Normal
usage” in this context is defined as a
signal quality that’s acceptable for normal
operation.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous
with the U mark. The T mark is intended
to be synonymous with the UT mark. The
M and T marks are recommended by the
Alliance for Telecommunications Industries
Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are
referenced in Section 20.19 of the 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.
This phone has been tested and rated
for use with hearing aids for some of the
wireless technologies that it uses. However,
there may be some newer wireless
technologies used in this phone that have
not been tested yet for use with hearing
aids. It is important to try the different
features of this phone thoroughly and in
different locations, using your hearing aid
or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear
any interfering noise. Consult your service
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provider or the manufacturer of this phone for
information on hearing aid compatibility. If
you have questions about return or exchange
policies, consult your service provider or phone
retailer.
For information about hearing aids and
digital wireless phones
Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid
Accessibility
http://www.accesswireless.org/
Gallaudet University, RERC
http://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume
Control
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/hearing.html
The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/
attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdf
Hearing Loss Association of America
[HLAA]
http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-
and-mobile-devices
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including
music) is the most common cause of
preventable hearing loss. Some scientific
research suggests that using portable audio
devices, such as portable music players and
cellular telephones, at high volume settings for
long durations may lead to permanent noise-
induced hearing loss. This includes the use
of headphones (including headsets, earbuds
and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices).
Exposure to very loud sound has also been
associated in some studies with tinnitus (a
ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound
and distorted 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:
X
Set the volume in a quiet environment and
select the lowest volume at which you can
hear adequately.
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X
When using headphones, turn the volume
down if you cannot hear the people
speaking near you or if the person sitting
next to you can hear what you are listening
to.
X
Do not turn the volume up to block out
noisy surroundings. If you choose to
listen to your portable device in a noisy
environment, use noise-cancelling
headphones to block out background
environmental noise.
X
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the
volume increases, less time is required
before your hearing could be affected.
X
Avoid using headphones after exposure
to extremely loud noises, such as rock
concerts, that might cause temporary
hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might
cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.
X
Do not listen at any volume that causes you
discomfort. If you experience ringing in your
ears, hear muffled speech or experience
any temporary hearing difficulty after
listening to your portable audio device,
discontinue use and consult your doctor.
Wi-Fi Caution
This device is capable of operating in
802.11a/n/ac mode. For 802.11a/n/ac devices
operating in the frequency range of 5.15 – 5.25
GHz, they are restricted for indoor operations
to reduce any potential harmful interference
for Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) in the
US. Wi-Fi Access Points that are capable of
allowing your device to operate in 802.11a/n/
ac mode(5.15 – 5.25 GHz band) are optimized
for indoor use only.
If your Wi-Fi network is capable of operating
in this mode, please restrict your Wi-Fi use
indoors to not violate federal regulations to
protect Mobile Satellite Services.
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 August, 1996, the Federal Communications
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Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for handheld
wireless phones. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standards previously
set by both U.S. and international standards
bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
* American National Standards Institute;
National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
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).
The design of your phone complies with the
FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage
the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
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 the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the phone
to operate at a higher power level than
otherwise needed.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded
from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF
signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation
of six (6) inches be maintained between a
handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker
to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by
and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research. Persons with pacemakers:
X
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than
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six (6) inches from their pacemaker when
the phone is turned ON;
X
Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket;
X
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference;
X
Should turn the phone OFF immediately
if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to consult your
service provider (or call the customer service
line to discuss alternatives).
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device,
consult the manufacturer of your device to
determine if it is adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be able
to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities
when any regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to 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 Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where
posted notices so require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone
while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before
boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations,
turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area”
or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”.
Obey all signs and instructions.
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Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all
signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often, but not always marked 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 Vehicles Equipped with an
Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT
place objects, including either installed or
portable wireless equipment, in the area over
the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury
could result.
Part 15.19 statement
This device complies with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Changes or modifications that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found
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
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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 the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
X
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
X
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
X
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
X
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following
information for safe and proper use of your
phone and to prevent damage.
Violation of the instructions may cause minor
or serious damage to the product.
X
Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or
deform, puncture or shred.
X
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.
X
Only use the battery for the system for
which it is specified.
X
Only use the battery with a charging system
that has been LG-approved and qualified
with the system per IEEE-Std-1725. Use
of an unqualified and non-LG-approved
battery or charger may present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
X
Do not short circuit a battery or allow
metallic conductive objects to contact
battery terminals.
X
Replace the battery only with another
battery that has been LG-approved and
qualified with the system per this standard,
IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified and
non-LG-approved battery may present a risk
of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
X
Promptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations.
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X
Battery usage by children should be
supervised.
X
Avoid dropping the phone, battery or
exposing the phone or battery to a liquid. If
the phone or battery is dropped, especially
on a hard surface, or is exposed to a liquid
or comes into contact with a sharp object
take it to a service center for inspection.
X
At least, one of the Authentication methods
may be implemented. (e.g. H/W, S/W,
Mechanical, Hologram, etc.)
X
Improper battery use may result in a fire,
explosion or other hazard.
Charger and Adapter Safety
X
The charger and adapter are intended for
indoor use only.
X
Insert the battery pack charger vertically
into the wall power socket.
X
Only use the LG-approved battery charger.
Otherwise, you may cause serious damage
to your phone.
X
Use the correct adapter for your phone
when using the battery pack charger
abroad.
Battery Information and Care
X
Always unplug the charger from the wall
socket after the phone is fully charged to
save unnecessary power consumption of
the charger.
X
Please read the manual of proper
installation and removal of the battery.
X
Please read the manual of specified
charger about charging method.
X
Do not damage the power cord by bending,
twisting, or heating. Do not use the plug
if it is loose as it may cause electric shock
or fire.
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.
X
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning
your phone, and clean the power plug pin
when it’s 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
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when not in use.
X
Recharge the battery after long periods of
non-use to maximize battery life. Battery
life will vary due to usage pattern and
environmental conditions.
X
Please use only an LG-approved charging
accessory to charge your LG phone.
Improper handling of the charging port, as
well as the use of an incompatible charger,
may cause damage to your phone and void
the warranty.
X
Never store your phone in temperature less
than -4°F or greater than 122°F. Charge the
battery in range of 0°C ~ 45°C.
X
Charging temperature range is regulated
between 0°C/32°F and 45°C/113°F. Do not
charge the battery out of recommended
temperature range. Charging out of
recommended range might cause the
generating heat or serious damage of
battery. And also, it might cause the
deterioration of battery's characteristics
and cycle life.
X
Do not use or leave the battery under the
blazing sun or in heated car by sunshine.
The battery may generate heat, smoke
or flame. And also, it might cause the
deterioration of battery’s characteristics
or cycle life.
X
The battery pack has protection circuit to
avoid the danger. Do not use nearby the
place where generates static electricity
more than 100V which gives damage to the
protection circuit. If the protection circuit
were broken, the battery would generate
smoke, rupture or flame.
X
When the battery has rust, bad smell or
something abnormal at first-time-using, do
not use the equipment and go to bring the
battery to the shop which it was bought.
X
In case younger children use the battery,
their parents should teach them how to
use batteries according to the manual
with care.
X
If the skin or cloth is smeared with liquid
from the battery, wash with fresh water. It
may cause the skin inflammation. Remove
and do not use the battery.
X
Do not handle the phone with wet hands
while it is being charged. It may cause an
electric shock or seriously damage your
phone.
X
Do not place or answer calls while charging
the phone as it may short-circuit the phone
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and/or cause electric shock or fire.
X
The charger and adapter are intended for
indoor use only.
X
Insert the battery pack charger vertically
into the wall power socket.
X
Only use the LG-approved battery charger.
Otherwise, you may cause serious damage
to your phone and risk of overheating, fire
or explosion may occur.
X
Use the correct adapter for your phone
when using the battery pack charger
abroad.
X
Talking on your phone for a long period of
time may reduce call quality due to heat
generated during use.
X
Do not use harsh chemicals (such as
alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your phone. This could
cause a fire. Do not place or answer calls
while charging the phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/or cause electric
shock or fire. Don’t short-circuit the battery.
Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip
or pen in your pocket or bag may short-
circuit the + and – terminals of the battery
(metal strips on the battery) upon moving.
Short-circuit of the terminal may damage
the battery and cause an explosion.
X
Never use and unapproved battery since
this could damage the phone and/or battery
and could cause the battery to explode.
Only use the batteries and chargers
provided by LG. The warranty will not
be applied to products provided by other
suppliers. Only authorized personnel should
service the phone and its accessories.
Faulty installation or service may result in
accidents and consequently invalidate the
warranty.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards
X
Do not put your phone in a place subject
to excessive dust and keep the minimum
required distance between the power cord
and heat sources.
X
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning
your phone, and clean the power plug pin
when it’s dirty.
X
When using the power plug, ensure that
it’s firmly connected. If not, it may cause
excessive heat or fire.
X
If you put your phone in a pocket or bag
without covering the receptacle of the
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phone (power plug 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.
X
Don’t short-circuit the battery. Metallic
articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in
your pocket or bag or contact with sharp
objects including animal bites may short-
circuit the + and – terminals of the battery
(metal strips on the battery) upon moving.
Short-circuit of the terminal may damage
the battery and cause an explosion.
General Notice
X
Using a damaged battery or placing a
battery in your mouth or animal's mouth
may cause serious injury including a fire
or explosion.
X
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.
X
Talking on your phone for a long period of
time may reduce call quality due to heat
generated during use.
X
When the phone is not used for a long
period time, store it in a safe place with
the power cord unplugged.
X
Using the phone in proximity to receiving
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause
interference to the phone.
X
Do not use the phone if the antenna is
damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts
skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please
contact an LG Authorized Service Center to
replace the damaged antenna.
X
Do not immerse your phone in water, liquid,
or expose to high humidity. If this happens,
turn it off immediately and remove the
battery. Immediately, take it to an LG
Authorized Service Center.
X
Do not paint your phone.
X
The data saved in your phone might be
deleted due to careless use, repair of the
phone, or upgrade of the software. Please
backup your important phone numbers.
(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.
X
When you use the phone in public places,
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set the ringtone to vibration so you don't
disturb others.
X
Do not turn your phone on or off when
putting it to your ear.
X
Use accessories, such as earphones and
headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables
are tucked away safely and do not touch
the antenna unnecessarily.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not
show that any health problems are associated
with using wireless phones. There is no proof,
however, that wireless phones are absolutely
safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio
Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range
while being used. They also emit very low
levels of RF when in standby mode. Whereas
high levels of RF can produce health effects
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF
that does not produce heating effects causes
no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low level RF exposures have not
found any biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological effects
may occur, but such findings have not been
confirmed by additional research. In some
cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing 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 emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level
that is hazardous to the user. In such a case,
the FDA could require the manufacturers of
wireless phones to notify users of the health
hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the
phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a
number of steps, including the following:
X
Support needed research into possible
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biological effects of RF of the type emitted
by wireless phones;
X
Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device function; and
X
Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible information
on possible effects of wireless phone use
on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different aspects of RF safety
to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal
level. The following agencies belong to this
working group:
X
National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
X
Environmental Protection Agency
X
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
X
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 relies on the FDA and other
health agencies for safety questions about
wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that
the wireless phone networks rely upon. While
these base stations operate at higher power
than do the wireless phones themselves, the
RF exposures that people get from these base
stations are typically thousands of times lower
than those they can get from wireless phones.
Base stations are thus not the subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of
this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers here to
handheld wireless phones with built-in
antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”,
or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless
phones can expose the user to measurable
Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the
short distance between the phone and the
user’s head.
These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety
guidelines that were developed with the
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advice of the FDA and other federal health and
safety agencies. When the phone is located at
greater distances from the user, the exposure
to RF is drastically lower because a person's
RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing
distance from the source. 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 research methods.
Animal experiments investigating the effects
of Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded
conflicting results that often cannot be
repeated in other laboratories. A few animal
studies, however, have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate the development
of cancer in laboratory animals. However,
many of the studies that showed increased
tumor development used animals that had
been genetically engineered or treated with
cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-
disposed to develop cancer in the absence
of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the
animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These
conditions are not similar to the conditions
under which people use wireless phones,
so we do not know with certainty what the
results of such studies mean for human health.
Three large epidemiology studies have been
published since December 2000. Between
them, the studies investigated any possible
association between the use of wireless
phones and primary brain cancer, glioma,
meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of
the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other
cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the
existence of any harmful health effects from
wireless phone RF exposures. However, 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. Lifetime animal
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exposure studies could be completed in a few
years. However, very large numbers of animals
would be needed to provide reliable proof
of a cancer promoting effect if one exists.
Epidemiological studies can provide data that
is directly applicable to human populations, but
ten or more years follow-up may be needed to
provide answers about some health effects,
such as cancer. This is because the interval
between the time of exposure to a cancer-
causing agent and the time tumors develop
— if they do — may be many, many years.
The interpretation of epidemiological studies
is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual
RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless
phones. Many factors affect this measurement,
such as the angle at which the phone is held,
or which model of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to find out more
about the possible health effects of
wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National
Toxicology Program and with groups of
investigators around the world to ensure that
high priority animal studies are conducted to
address important questions about the effects
of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
The FDA has been a leading participant in
the World Health Organization International
Electro Magnetic Fields (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
Cooperative Research And Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. The FDA provides
the scientific oversight, obtaining input from
experts in government, industry, and academic
organizations. CTIA-funded research is
conducted through contracts with independent
investigators. The initial research will include
both laboratory studies and studies of wireless
phone users. The CRADA will also include
a broad assessment of additional research
needs in the context of the latest research
developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much Radio
Frequency energy exposure I can get by
using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must
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comply with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The FCC
established these guidelines in consultation
with the FDA and the other federal health
and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF
exposure from wireless phones is set at
a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6
watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC
limit is consistent with the safety standards
developed by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the
National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement. The exposure limit takes into
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 your phone’s RF exposure level in the
online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the
Radio Frequency energy coming from
wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical
standard for measuring the Radio Frequency
(RF) energy exposure from wireless phones
and other wireless handsets with the
participation and leadership of FDA scientists
and engineers. The standard, “Recommended
Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human
Body Due to Wireless Communications
Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets
forth the first consistent test methodology for
measuring the rate at which RF is deposited
in the heads of wireless phone users. The
test method uses a tissue-simulating model
of the human head. Standardized SAR test
methodology is expected to greatly improve
the consistency of measurements made at
different laboratories on the same phone. SAR
is the measurement of the amount of energy
absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body
or a small part of the body. It is measured
in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This
measurement is used to determine whether
a wireless phone complies with safety
guidelines.
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9. What steps can I take to reduce my
exposure to Radio Frequency 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 wireless
phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must
conduct extended conversations by wireless
phone every day, you could place more
distance between your body and the source
of the RF, since the exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance. For example, you
could use a headset and carry the wireless
phone away from your body or use a wireless
phone connected to a remote antenna. Again,
the scientific data does not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful. But if you are
concerned about the RF exposure from these
products, you can use measures like those
described above to reduce your RF exposure
from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless
phones?
The scientific evidence does not show a
danger to users of wireless phones, including
children and teenagers. If you want to take
steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) energy, the measures described above
would apply to children and teenagers
using wireless phones. Reducing the time
of wireless phone use and increasing the
distance between the user and the RF source
will reduce RF exposure.
Some groups sponsored by other national
governments have advised that children be
discouraged from using wireless phones at
all. For example, the government in 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.
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11. What about wireless phone interference
with medical equipment?
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic
devices. For this reason, the FDA helped
develop a detailed test method to measure
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)
of implanted cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless telephones.
This test method is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association for the
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the
FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many
other groups, was completed in late 2000. This
standard will allow manufacturers to ensure
that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are
safe from wireless phone EMI.
The FDA has tested hearing aids for
interference from handheld wireless phones
and helped develop a voluntary standard
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance
requirements for hearing aids and wireless
phones so that no interference occurs when
a person uses a “compatible” phone and a
“compatible” 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, please refer to the
following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF
Safety Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing
Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO) International
EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
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Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use
of wireless phones in the areas where you
drive and always obey them. Also, if using
your phone while driving, please observe the
following:
X
Give full attention to driving -- driving
safely is your first responsibility;
X
Use hands-free operation, if available;
X
Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call if driving conditions or the
law require it.
10 Driver Safety Tips
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 wireless phone and its
features such as speed dial and redial.
Carefully read your instruction manual and
learn to take advantage of valuable features
most phones offer, including automatic
redial and memory. Also, work to memorize
the phone keypad so you can use the speed
dial function without taking your attention
off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device.
A number of hands-free wireless phone
accessories are readily available today.
Whether you choose an installed mounted
device for your wireless phone or a speaker
phone accessory, take advantage of these
devices if available to you.
3. Make sure you place your wireless phone
within easy reach and where you can
reach it without removing your eyes from
the road. If you get an incoming call at
an inconvenient time, if possible, let your
voicemail answer it for you.
4. Suspend conversations during hazardous
driving conditions or situations. Let the
person you are speaking with know you
are driving; if necessary, suspend the call
in heavy traffic or hazardous 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.
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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 situation
because you are reading or writing and
not paying attention to the road or nearby
vehicles.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if
possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to
plan your calls before you begin your trip
or attempt to coincide your calls with times
you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light,
or otherwise stationary. But if you need to
dial while driving, follow this simple tip --
dial only a few numbers, check the road and
your mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting.
Stressful or emotional conversations and
driving do not mix; they are distracting
and even dangerous when you are behind
the wheel of a car. Make people you are
talking with aware you are driving and if
necessary, suspend conversations which
have the potential to divert your attention
from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help.
Your wireless phone is one of the greatest
tools you can own to protect yourself and
your family in dangerous situations -- with
your phone at your side, help is only three
numbers away. Dial 911 or other local
emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard, or medical
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 roadside assistance or a special
wireless non-emergency assistance
number when necessary. Certain situations
you encounter while driving may require
attention, but are not urgent enough to
merit a call for emergency services. But
you can still use your wireless phone to
lend a hand. If you see a broken-down
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vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken
traffic signal, a minor traffic accident
where no one appears injured or a vehicle
you know to be stolen, call roadside
assistance or other special non-emergency
wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general
guidelines. Before deciding to use your
mobile 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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Laser safety statement
CDRH Compliance
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS
PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCT, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.
Caution!
This product employs a Laser system. To ensure proper use of this product,
please read this owner's manual carefully and 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
to make the direct contact with the laser.
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Instructions for Wireless Charger
Be sure to use a wireless charger that is genuine or compatibility-certified
(by PMA standards).
(Wireless charger is sold separately.)
