User Guide
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Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending
on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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MFL68086801 (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.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 discretion, either repair, replace or
refund the purchase price of any unit that does not
conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose at its
discretion to use functionally equivalent reconditioned,
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 ex warranty is applicable to this product.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM
INC. 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 APPLICABLE
TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusive of 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 www.lg.com.
Correspondence may also be mailed to:
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
201 James Record Road 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.
Table of Contents
Important Notice ..............................8
Your Phone ......................................13
Getting Started ...............................15
Installing the micro SIM card............15
Charging your phone .........................15
Switching between and exiting
applications .......................................17
Your Home screen .........................18
Touch screen tips ..............................18
Proximity sensor ................................18
Lock your phone ................................19
KnockON............................................19
Quick Switch to Silent/Vibrate
Mode .................................................20
Home Screen Overview ...................20
Navigating Through the Home Screen
Canvases ...........................................20
Navigating Through the Sub-Menus 20
Customizing your Home screen.........20
Customizing apps icons on the Home
screen ................................................21
Creating Application Folders on the
Home screen .....................................22
Customizing the Apps screen............23
Home screen clean view ...................23
Quick access......................................24
Notifications ......................................24
On-screen Keyboard ..........................27
123 Mode ..........................................30
Entering Special Characters..............30
Using Clip Tray ..................................30
Text Link ............................................30
Plug & Pop .........................................31
Google Account Setup ..................32
Creating your Google account...........32
Signing into your Google account .....32
Calls .................................................34
Making a call.....................................34
Calling your contacts.........................34
Answering and rejecting a call .........34
Adjusting the in-call volume .............34
Making a second call ........................35
Viewing your call logs .......................35
Call settings ......................................35
Contacts...........................................36
Searching for a contact .....................36
Adding a new contact .......................36
Favorite Contacts ..............................36
Joining and Separating Contacts......37
AT&T Address Book (AAB) ................37
Messaging/Email ...........................38
Messaging.........................................38
Email..................................................39
Social Networking ........................42
Adding an account to your phone .....42
Adding a social networking widget on
the Home screen ...............................42
Viewing and updating your status ...43
Syncing accounts on your phone ......43
Removing accounts on your phone ...43
Life Square ........................................43
Camera.............................................44
Getting to know the viewfinder ........44
Taking a photo ..................................45
Once you’ve taken the photo ............45
Using the advanced settings.............45
Viewing your saved photos ...............46
Setting a photo as the wallpaper .....47
Multi-point Auto Focus .....................47
Shot & Clear ......................................48
Super zooming...................................48
Video Camera .................................49
Getting to know the viewfinder ........49
Recording a video..............................50
Using the advanced settings.............50
After recording a video .....................51
Options during the video playback....51
Dual Recording ..................................52
Tracking zoom ....................................52
Audio zoom........................................53
Tracking focus ...................................54
Live Zooming .....................................54
Dual Play ...........................................55
Multimedia......................................56
Gallery ...............................................56
Music.................................................56
How to save music/video files to the
phone.................................................56
Playing a song ...................................56
Working with Playlists ......................57
To add a song to a playlist ................57
To remove a song from a playlist ......57
To rename a playlist ..........................57
To delete a playlist ............................57
Google Applications .....................59
About Google applications................59
Maps .................................................59
Launch Google Maps ........................59
Play Store ..........................................61
Table of Contents
Gmail .................................................62
Hangouts ...........................................62
Utilities ............................................64
QuickTheater .....................................64
QSlide ................................................64
QuickMemo .......................................65
QuickRemote .....................................66
QuickTranslator .................................68
VuTalk ................................................68
Voice Mate ........................................70
Notebook ...........................................71
Creating a note..................................72
SmartShare .......................................72
Setting the alarm ..............................73
Using the calculator ..........................74
Adding an event to your calendar .....74
Task Manager ....................................74
Tasks ..................................................75
Polaris Viewer 5 ................................75
Slide Aside .......................................75
Dual Window ...................................75
The Web ..........................................77
Browser .............................................77
Using options ....................................77
Adding bookmarks.............................77
Changing the Browser settings.........78
Settings............................................79
Networks tab.....................................79
Airplane mode ..................................79
Wi-Fi ..................................................79
Bluetooth ...........................................80
Data Manager ..................................82
Call ....................................................83
Share & connect................................84
Tethering & networks ........................85
Sound tab ..........................................88
Sound profile .....................................88
Volumes ............................................88
Vibrate strength ................................88
Quiet mode ........................................88
Phone ringtone .................................88
Smart ringtone .................................88
Incoming call vibration ......................88
Gentle vibration.................................88
Ringtone with vibration.....................88
Default notification sound ................88
Touch feedback & system ...............89
Display tab ........................................89
Home screen .....................................89
Lock screen........................................89
Front touch buttons ..........................90
Brightness ........................................91
Screen timeout .................................91
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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
Menu
Key
and tap
All settings > General tab
> Apps
.
2 Tap one of the available tabs 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
• Turn off radio communications that you
aren't using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or
GPS.
• Wi-Fi will be set to On the first time you use
your newly purchased phone.
• Lower screen brightness and set a shorter
screen timeout.
• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail,
Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
• Some applications you have downloaded
may cause your battery power to be reduced.
• While using downloaded applications, check
the battery charge level.
To view the battery charge level
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
and tap
All settings
> General tab
> Battery.
2 The battery status (charging or discharging)
and level are displayed on the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the
battery
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key
and tap
All settings
> General tab
>
Battery
.
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9
2
Tap the battery icon.
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.
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Warning
•
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.
•
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
Menu Key
,
tap
Lock screen settings > Select
screen lock
and select a desired screen lock
from
Swipe, Face Unlock
,
Pattern
,
PIN
and Password
.
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NOTE
• In case that you have trouble with Face
Unlock, you can unlock the screen a Backup
Pattern or PIN.
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Warning
• 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
opportunities, you will have to wait 30
seconds to attempt unlocking the phone
again.
Important notice
13
Your Phone
To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back side of the phone for 1.5 seconds.
To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key
on the back side of the phone for 1.5 seconds and tap
Power off and OK to confirm.
Front view
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Warning
•
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
• Returns to the previous screen.
• Closes pop-up menus and dialog
boxes.
Home Key
• Returns to the Home screen from any screen.
• Touch and hold to access your most recently
used applications.
Earpiece
Notification LED
Menu Key
• Displays available options for
the current screen or
application.
Proximity Sensor
• Senses proximity toward
other objects, such
as your head during a
call, so that you do not
accidentally activate
unwanted features.
Front Camera Lens
• Use to take a picture of
yourself or to video chat on
supported applications.
Quick Keys
• Gives you quick access to your
most used applications.
• To add an icon, drag and drop it
in the bar.
•
To remove an icon, touch and
hold it and remove it from
the bar.
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Your Phone
Rear view
Side view
Charger/USB Port
Microphone
Micro SIM Card Tray
Eject Button Aperture
Volume Keys
3.5mm
Headset
Jack
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TIP
• Tap the Menu Key
whenever you open an application to check what options are available.
IR(Infrared) Sensor
Flash
Back Camera Lens
Speaker
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NOTE
• The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.
• The back cover of this product applies a “self-healing” technology, which self-repairs minor
scratches in just a few minutes. Minor scratches are those caused by ordinary and normal
use of the phone. Scratches caused by abrasive surface, misuse, including but not limited to
intentional scratches, and damages caused by a fall or dropping the product, may not disappear.
The “self-healing” results may vary depending on the extent of the damage as well as other
conditions. Any warranty on the “self-healing” is hereby expressly excluded.
Power/Lock Key
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Installing the micro SIM card
Before you can start exploring your new phone,
you’ll need to set it up. The micro SIM card
tray eject button is a small round aperture on
the tray door. To install a new micro SIM card:
1 Insert the micro SIM ejection tool that
comes with the phone (or a thin pin) into the
eject button aperture and push gently but
firmly until the tray pops out. Then pull the
micro SIM card tray.
Eject button aperture
2 Position the micro SIM card into the tray (as
shown in the image below).
3 Insert the micro SIM card tray.
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NOTE
•
Turn the phone off before inserting or removing
the micro SIM card.
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Warning
•
Always be careful when removing the
micro SIM card tray. The ejection tool is
very sharp.
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.
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2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into
the phone's Charger/USB 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.
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NOTE
•
The battery must be fully charged initially
to improve battery lifetime.
•
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 Notification LED lights
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.
•
Non-Removable Battery
Your phone has an internal, rechargeable
battery that should be replaced only by
LG or an authorized LG repair center. You
should never try to open or take apart
this phone yourself. Opening the phone
can cause damage that will void your
warranty.
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Warning
• Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries
and cables. When using unapproved
chargers or cables, it may cause slow
charging. Or, unapproved chargers or cables
can cause the battery to explode or damage
the device, which are not covered by the
warranty.
•
Charging may be interrupted when you
use a USB hub, which is not retained
rated voltage.
Getting Started
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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
•
Touch and hold the Home 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.
To stop/exit an application
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key
and tap All 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.
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NOTE
•
To select an item, tap the center of the icon.
•
Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is
sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.
• 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.
Your Home screen
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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.
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NOTE
• The automatic screen timeout can be
configured manually in Settings. To change
it, tap the
Menu Key
> All settings >
Display tab > Screen timeout.
• 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. You can
disable this feature in the Gestures settings.
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 (if available).
To turn the screen off
1 Double-tap an empty are of the Home screen
or the Status Bar
.
2 The screen will turn off.
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NOTE
• Tap on the center area of the screen. If
you tap on the bottom or the top area, the
recognition rate may decrease.
• To activate or deactivate the feature, tap
> > All settings > General tab >
Gestures > Screen on/off.
Your Home screen
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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.
Navigating Through the Sub-
Menus
Sub-menus are available when you are at
any Home screen or have selected a feature
or application such as Phone, Contacts,
Messaging or Browser.
1 Touch the Menu Key
. A sub-menu
displays at the bottom of 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.
•
Apps
: Add shortcuts to applications on the
Home screen.
•
Widgets
: Add dynamically updating
widgets to your Home screen to allow quick
access to applications without opening the
full application
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2 A folder will be created.
3 To rename the folder or change its color,
open it and tap the folder name.
On the Apps screen
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
to open the Apps screen.
2 Tap the Menu Key
> View apps by >
User customized.
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NOTE
• A folder cannot be created when the apps
are organized by Alphabetical order or
Downloaded date.
3 Tap
.
4 Touch and hold the desired icon to release it
from its position.
5 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 the Menu Key
to access the
following Applications screen options:
•
View apps by: Tap to sort your
applications in alphabetical order, by
downloaded date, or user customized.
• Show small/large icons: T
ap to change
the application icons to either small or
large, then tap Yes to set your choice.
• App menu wallpaper: T
ap to change the
wallpaper background. Scroll horizontally
to view all of your choices, tap the one
you want, then tap Apply.
• Hide/Show apps: T
ap to set which
application icons will be displayed in your
Applications screen. Checkmark the icons
you want to hide, then tap OK.
Home screen clean view
You can see the wallpaper without items on
the Home screen by placing two fingerso on
the screen and pinching out. Pinch in or tap
the Back Key
to see applications and
widgets again.
Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
Quick access
To view the quick access items, touch
anywhere in the front key area and drag up.
The following options are available: Voice
Mate, Google Search, and QuickMemo.
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.
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NOTE
• 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
panel and select any of the available Quick
Setting apps at the top of the screen.
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Your Home screen
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NOTE
• Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings
menu to go directly to that setting's menu
screen.
Opening the notifications panel
Swipe down from the status bar to open the
notifications panel.
Tap to quickly access the Date & time
settings.
Settings
Tap to open the Settings menu.
Quick Settings Area
Tap each quick settings key to turn it on/
off. Touch and hold the key to access the
settings menu of the function. To see more
options, swipe left or right. Tap to
remove, add, or rearrange the options.
QSlide Apps
Tap a QSlide app to open as a small
window on your screen. Tap to remove,
add, or rearrange QSlide apps.
Tap to clear all the notifications.
Notifications
The current notifications are listed, each
with a brief description. Tap a notification
to view it.
To close the notifications panel, touch and
drag the tab toward the top of the screen.
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.
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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 Android 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.
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• 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.
1 Touch and hold text and images while eding
them and tap Clip T
ray.
2 Touch and hold the text input field and select
Clip T
ray. You can also access the Clip Tray
by touching and holding
> .
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NOTE
• You can save up to 20 items in the Clip Tray.
• Touch and hold an item in the Clip Tray and
tap to delete it.
• 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, Browser, Maps, YouTube,
Calculator, and more.
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NOTE
• If your phone is set to English or Korean, Text
Link performs more functions than in other
language settings.
• Overly long sentences are subject to
limitations.
• Arithmetic operators (such as +, -, * and /)
start the Calculator.
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Making a second call
1 During your initial call, tap the Menu Key
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
screen. Y
our 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.
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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.
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NOTE
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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.
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Tap any single call log entry to view the
date, time, and duration of the call.
•
Tap the Menu Key
, 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, tap the
Menu Key
and tap
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 Key
>
Add to Contacts > New 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.
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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.
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 Key
> Join contacts.
3 Select a tab at the top of the screen.
• Tap Join suggestion to select entries
to merge.
• Tap Joined contacts to select entries
to separate.
4 Checkmark the entry (or entries) you want
to join or separate, then tap the Join or
Separate button.
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 Menu Key
> All settings >
General tab > Accounts & sync > AT&T
Address Book.
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Changing the conversation theme
Sets how your conversations are displayed.
1 Open the Messaging app and tap the
Menu Key
> Settings > Conversation
theme.
2 Tap the W
allpaper 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.
• From the Home screen, tap Messaging
> Menu Key
> Settings.
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
• 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
Email address – Enter the account email
address.
Password – Enter the account password.
Server address – Enter the server address.
Domain – Enter the account domain (optional).
Username – Enter the account username.
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.
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Security type – Choose from Off, SSL, or TLS.
Port number – Normally each account’s
default number will be displayed.
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.
To open your Combined inbox
If you have configured email to send and
receive email from more than one account, you
can view all messages sent to all accounts in
your Combined inbox.
• Open the Email application and touch
. Then touch Combined inbox.
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 Cc/Bcc 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.
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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.
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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 Menu
Key
> All 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
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.
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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.
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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
Menu
Key
>
All 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.
Removing accounts on your
phone
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Menu
Key
>
All settings
> General tab >
Accounts & sync
.
2 Tap the account(s) you want to delete, then
Menu Key
>
Remove account
> OK.
Life Square
The Life Square app allows you to collect and
save call logs, messages, photos, videos, voice
recordings, your posts on social networking
sites.
To select what events are logged
1 Open Life Square and tap the
Menu Key
> Settings.
2 Under the Types of Content section, tap the
check box next to the items you want to log.
Choose from Calls, Messages, Photos,
Videos, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Camera
Color effect - Allows you to set a color
effect for the photo. Choose from None,
Mono, Sepia, and Negative.
Timer - The self-timer allows you to set a
delay after the shutter is pressed. Select
Off, 3 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec. This is ideal if
you want to be included in a photo.
Auto review - If you set Auto review on,
it will automatically display the picture that
was just taken.
Geotagging - Activate to use your phone’s
location-based services. Take pictures
wherever you are and tag them with the
location. If you upload tagged pictures to a
blog that supports geotagging, you can see
the pictures displayed on a map.
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This function uses wireless networks.
You need to activate Google’s location
service.
From the Home screen, tap
the Menu Key
> All settings >
General tab > Location access >
GPS satellites and Wi-Fi & mobile
network location.
Shutter sound - Adjust the sound the
shutter makes when taking a picture.
Volume key - Set how to use the volume
key. Choose from Capture or Zoom.
Help - Touch this whenever you want to
know how a function works. This icon will
provide you with a quick guide.
Reset - Restore all camera default
settings.
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When you exit the camera, some settings
will return to their defaults. Check the
camera settings before you take your
next photo.
•
The settings menu is superimposed over
the viewfinder, so when you change
elements of the image color or quality,
you will see a preview of the image
change behind the settings menu.
Viewing your saved photos
You can access your saved photos from
within the camera mode. Just tap the
image preview at the bottom of the camera
screen.
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Flick left or right to view other photos or
videos. Tap the screen to display other
options menus.
– Tap to share the photo using
SmartShare (turn on Wi-Fi if it’s not
already on).
– Tap to edit the photo.
– Tap to take a new photo.
– Tap to share the photo.
– Tap to delete the photo.
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Menu Key
- Tap to access Set image
as, Move, Copy, Copy to Clip Tray,
Rename, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop,
Slideshow, Add location, Print and
Details.
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If you have a social networking account
and set it up on your phone, you can
share your photo with your social
networking community.
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Additional charges may apply when
multimedia messages are downloaded
while roaming.
Setting a photo as the wallpaper
1 Tap the photo you want to set as
wallpaper to open it.
2 Tap the Menu Key
> Set image as
> Home screen wallpaper or Lock
screen wallpaper.
3 Crop the image as desired and tap Yes.
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.
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When Multi-point AF is active, the focus
box will change to a green color.
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Shot & Clear
The Shot & Clear feature allows you to
remove interfering objects from pictures.
1 Open the Camera application.
2 Tap > Shot & Clear.
3 Tap to take the picture.
4 Tap the outlined objects you want to
remove.
5 Tap to save the picture.
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NOTE
• Please take a picture without moving the
camera.
• This function may not be supported if the
moving object's color and the background
color are similar.
• This function may not be supported if the
moving object's size is too small or too big.
• This function may not be supported if the
object's movement is small.
• When there are too many moving objects,
only a part of the movement can be
detected.
Super zooming
You can use a zoom up to 8 times while
taking pictures.
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This function operates automatically
while zooming in and out.
•
Use a steady hand. This feature does not
work with some functions.
•
Objects can be overlapped when taking a
picture of fast-moving subjects.
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Video Camera
Recording a video
1 From the Home screen, tap
Camera
and
slide the
Mode Switch
button down to
change to Video mode. The Record icon will
change to .
2 The video camera’s viewfinder will appear
on the screen.
3 Holding the phone horizontally, point the
lens towards the subject of the video.
4 Tap Record
once to start recording.
5 A timer showing the length of the video
is displayed at the top left corner of the
screen.
6 Tap Stop
to stop recording.
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on the screen to take a puase while
you're recording.
Using the advanced settings
Using the viewfinder, tap
to open the
advanced options.
Adjust the video camera settings by scrolling
the list.
Audio zoom – Increases sound sensitivity
in zooming area and decreases noise when
recording.
Video size – Allows you to change the
video resolution to UHD 3840x2160, FHD
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1920x1080(60fps), FHD 1920x1080(30fps),
HD 1280x720, QVGA 320x240, QCIF
176x144(MMS).
Brightness
– Defines and controls of
the amount of sunlight entering the lens.
Slide the brightness indicator along the bar
towards “-” for a lower brightness video or
towards “+” for a higher brightness video.
Anti-shaking
– Allows you to reduces image
blur due to the movement of the subject of the
video or hand movement.
White balance
– The white balance ensures
any the white areas in your video are realistic.
To enable your camera to adjust the white
balance correctly, you may need to determine
the light conditions. Choose from
Auto
,
Incandescent
,
Sunny
,
Fluorescent
, and
Cloudy
.
Color effect - Allows you to set a color
effect for the photo. Choose from None,
Mono, Sepia, and Negative.
Auto review
– If you turn Auto review on,
it will automatically play the video you just
recorded.
Geotagging
– Activate to use your phone’s
location-based services. Take videos wherever
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Dual Recording
The Dual Recording feature allows you to
record videos with the front and rear cameras
at the same time.
1 Open the Camera application.
2 Change to video mode and tap
> Dual
recording.
3 Tap Record
to start dual recording.
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• Drag the small screen to move it to your
desired location.
• Touch and hold the small screen to resize it.
• Tap on the small screen to switch screens.
• Tap to change small window's frame.
• Tap on the screen to take a pause while
you're recording.
4 Tap
to stop recording.
Tracking zoom
Defines focus to enlarge before taking a video.
Touch and hold the small screen to resize or
move it.
1 Open the Camera application.
2 Change to video mode and tap
>
Tracking zoom.
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Tracking focus
1 Open the Camera application.
2 Change to video mode and tap Record
to start recording.
3 Tap on the subject in the preview screen
to track it.
4 Tap
to refine the focus.
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NOTE
• Depending on the selected object and
settings, this function may not work.
Live Zooming
Live Zooming 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
• While a video is playing, slide the screen up
or down to adjust the screen brightness.
• While playing a video, slide the screen left
or right to rewind or fast-forward.
• Do not press too hard; the touch screen
is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but
firm touch.
Dual Play
Dual Play (connected wired or wirelessly to
two displays) can be run on a different screen.
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• Connect two devices using wired (Slimport-
HDMI) cable or a wirelessly (Miracast).
• The connectable device can be a TV or a
monitor supported by an HDMI cable or
Miracast.
• The Gallery, Videos, Polaris Viewer 5 is
supported on Dual Play.
• 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.
• Not all videos are supported by Dual Play.
• Dual Play operates at 1280X720 or higher
display resolution.
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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.
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,
Share, Set as ringtone, Delete,
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 library tap the
Playlists tab.
2 Tap the Menu Key
> 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 Key
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 Ye
s to confirm.
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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
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.
Maps
You can use Google Maps to find your
current location, to view real-time traffic
conditions, to get detailed directions by
foot, public transportation, bicycle, or car,
and to navigate by using spoken, turn-by-
turn driving instructions using the Google
Maps Navigation service. You can search
on a street map or a satellite image to
locate an address or a landmark, and
you can view some locations as if you
were strolling down the street. There are
some locations that Maps does not have
information about.
Launch Google Maps
1 Tap
>
>
Maps.
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Before using any navigation programs,
make sure your phone is set to allow
location detection, and then select
which sources you want to use.
•
Tap
>
> All settings > General
tab > Location access. Tap the Access
to my location switch and select Wi-Fi
& mobile network location and/or
GPS satellites for location sources.
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.
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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.
•
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.
To add layers for familiar features
such as Traffic or Terrain
1 While viewing a map, tap . A menu
opens with a list of layers.
2 Tap the layer you'd like to view. You can
add multiple layers.
•
If you turn a layer on, the layer
will remain on the map until you
specifically turn it off or clear the map.
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
open downloaded applications from the
Play Store by tapping the Menu Key
> My apps.
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NOTE
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To purchase a paid app, you’ll need to
set up a payment method with Google
Checkout™. You have the option to use
a credit card or charge to your carrier
bill.
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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
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Google Applications
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
•
To block a friend from exchanging messages
with you, tap the friend in the chatting
list. Tap the
Menu Key
> People &
options. Then tap the block option.
•
To remove a friend from the blocked list,
from the chatting list, tap the
Menu Key
> Settings > tap the desired account >
Blocked people. Then tap Unblock next to
the person’s name.
Hangouts Settings
•
From the chatting list, tap the
Menu Key
and choose from the available options.
To configure settings for the Hangouts app,
tap Settings.
•
While chatting, tap the
Menu Key
to choose from People & options, New
group Hangout, Turn history off, Archive,
Delete, Send feedback, and Help.
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3 You can make a call, or choose other phone
options.
4 Tap
to exit the QSlide function.
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• 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 by swiping
upwards from the main keys area at the
bottom of the Home screen.
OR
2 Create a memo using the following options:
- Tap to keep the memo on top and and
continue using the phone. Tap to
exit the overlay mode.
- Tap to select what type of background
to use.
- Tap to undo the most recent action.
- Tap to redo the most recently deleted
action.
- Tap to select the pen type and color
or the cropping tool.
- Tap to use the eraser to erase the
memo that you created.
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4 Select the device and enter the certificate
number in your phone.
• Touchpad: Move the TV pointer with the
touchpad.
•
Smart Text: Provides keypad when
typing text.
QuickTranslator
Simply aim the camera of your smart phone at
the foreign sentence you want to understand.
You can get the real-time translation
anywhere and anytime. You can buy additional
dictionaries for offline translation from the
Google Play Store.
1 From the Home screen tap the
Apps Key
> QuickTranslator .
2 Tap
, Word, Line or Block.
3 Hold the phone toward the subject you want
to translate for a few seconds.
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NOTE
• Only one dictionary is provided free of
charge. Additional dictionaries must be
purchased. Please select the dictionary you
would like to install as your complimentary
dictionary.
• There may be a difference in the rate of
recognization depending on the size, font,
color, brightness and angle of the letters that
need to be translated.
VuTalk
With the VuTalk feature, you can make an
interactive and more creative notes with the
other party. Visual communication is possible
while sharing a photo, a map or camera
preview.
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• Only available with a phone that supports
this feature as well.
• You can also use the VuTalk feature during
a call.
• The screen will lock if there is no input.
• Requires data connection. Data charge will
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apply to both phones.
Register VuTalk Before Use
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Contacts .
2 Tap
to register for VuTalk.
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you are in a call by tapping
.
3 Read the LG apps terms and conditions and
privacy policy. If you agree, tap the check
boxes, then tap Accept (if necessary).
VuTalk Settings
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Contacts .
2 Tap the
Menu Key
> VuTalk settings.
3 Set the following options as your
preferences.
•
Notification sound: Select the desired
notification sound.
•
Vibrate: Select the desired vibrate type.
•
Show request: Checkmark this option to
display a pop-up when a VuTalk request
is received.
• Contact sync: Checkmark this option to
sync contacts.
Communicate Visually with VuTalk
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Contacts .
2 Tap
to display only the contacts who use
the VuTalk feature.
3 Tap a contact to start VuTalk with.
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Creating a note
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Notebook
.
2 Tap New note to create note.
3 Create a note using the available tools.
•
/
Read only/Edit mode:
Tap
to view the note in read-only mode and
prevent any unintentional drawings. To go
back to the Edit mode, tap
.
•
/
Undo/Redo:
Undo and redo the
previous actions.
•
Text:
Tap to select the font type,
size and color. Then tap any place where
you want to enter text on the blank note
to display the keyboard.
•
Pen:
Tap to select the pen type,
thickness, opacity and color. Then draw
a picture.
•
Eraser: Tap to select the eraser. Tap
Clear all to clear all edits.
•
Insert
: Tap to attach multimedia files.
Choose from Sticker, Image, Take photo,
Video, Record video, Audio, Record
voice, Location, Date and time, and
Schedule.
•
Tap
to send the note via Gmail, Email,
or other apps.
•
Tap to save the note.
•
Lock/Unlock Front Keys: Tap to lock or
unlock the front keys ( , , ).
•
Zoom note: Tap to open the zoom box
for a detailed note. To close the zoom box,
tap
again.
•
Cover: Tap to select the desired cover
style.
SmartShare
SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance) technology to share digital content
through a wireless network. Both devices must
be DLNA certified to support this feature.
You can enjoy SmartShare feature on Gallery,
Music, Video, and Polaris Viewer 5.
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1 On the content you want to play or beam,
tap .
2 Tap Play or Beam in the dialog box.
•
Play: You can stream your content via TV,
Bluetooth speaker, etc.
•
Beam: You can send your content to
Bluetooth devices or SmartShare Beam*-
supported LG phones or tablets.
*SmartShare Beam quickly transfers
multimedia contents through Wi-Fi Direct.
3 Tap the device to play or receive on the list.
•
If the device is not on the list, make sure
on the device that Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or
Bluetooth connection is turned on. Then tap
Rescan.
4 Tap Send.
Enjoy the Content from Nearby Devices
Y
ou can enjoy content from nearby devices,
such as a computer or mobile device, on your
phone by following the instructions below.
1 To connect the nearby devices to your phone,
tap Nearby devices on the Gallery,
Music, or V
ideos application as below.
< Gallery >
< Music > < Videos >
•
Ensure that your phone and nearby devices
are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
•
Make sure DLNA feature on the nearby
device is turned on.
2 Tap the device you want to connect to.
If the device is not on the list, tap Search
nearby devices.
3 After establishing a connection, you can
enjoy the contents from the nearby device
on your phone.
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
.
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Tasks
The Tasks application can be synchronized with
your MS Exchange account. You can create a
task, revise it, and delete it using your phone,
or from MS Outlook or MS Office Outlook
Web Access.
To Synchronize MS Exchange
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings > General tab.
2 Tap Accounts & sync > Add account.
3 Tap Microsoft Exchange, then sign-in
using your email address and password.
4 Checkmark the Sync T
asks checkbox.
Polaris Viewer 5
With Polaris Viewer 5, you can view document
files on your phone. The Polaris Viewer 5
application supports the following file formats:
txt, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf.
Slide Aside
Slide Aside allows you to quickly switch
between three open applications (or tasks)
using a three finger gesture.
1 While an application is open, place three
fingers on the screen and slide to the left.
The current screen is saved and the Home
screen appears.
2 To re-open the saved apps, place three
fingers on the screen and slide to the
right. Tap the desired app you want
to open.
Dual Window
The Dual Window feature splits the
screen to enable multi-tasking, drag
and drop interaction, auto-linking and
recently used apps.
1 Touch and hold the Back Key
to split
the screen.
2 Touch or drag an app icon to the desired
space.
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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.
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NOTE
Additional charges apply when connecting
to these services and downloading
content. Check data charges with your
network provider.
Using options
Tap the Menu Key
to view the following
options:
Refresh - Alows you to reload the current web
page. When the page is currently loading, the
option displayed is Stop.
New tab - Opens a new tab.
Bookmarks - Allows you to view, add, edit,
and delete your bookmarks.
Save to bookmarks - Allows you to
bookmark the current web page.
Homepage - Allows you to open the home
page.
Set as homepage - Allows you to set the
current web page as your home page.
History - Allows you to view the web pages
you've visited.
Share page - 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.
Settings - Opens the Browser settings.
Exit - Allows you to exit the browser.
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Back Key
.
Adding bookmarks
1 When viewing the page you want to
save, tap the Menu Key
> Save to
bookmarks.
2 Tap
and select in which account to
bookmark the web page.
3 Enter the desired information for Label,
Address, and Add to (location to save
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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
•
From the Home screen, tap the Apps
Key > Settings
.
•
From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
> All settings.
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If you would like to view the settings
menu in a list, access Settings and tap
the Menu Key
> Switch to list
view. The options below follow the
default tab view and may differ when
in list view.
Networks tab
Airplane mode
Airplane mode allows you to quickly turn
off all wireless connections.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
> All 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 Menu
Key
and tap All settings >
Networks tab. Then tap the Wi-Fi
switch to turn it on.
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To connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
and tap All settings >
Networks tab > Wi-Fi.
2 Tap the Wi-Fi switch
to turn it on
and begin scanning for available Wi-Fi
networks.
•
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.
•
If the network is open, you are prompted
to confirm that you want to connect to
that network by tapping Connect.
•
If the network is secured, you are
prompted to enter a password or
other credentials. (Ask your network
administrator for details).
•
Tap the Menu Key
to access
additional options.
4 The Status Bar at the top of your screen
will display an icon that indicates your
Wi-Fi connection status.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to
extend the life of your battery.
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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.
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NOTE
•
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.
•
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.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications
technology that allows you to connect
wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth
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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 Menu
Key
> All 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 Menu
Key > All settings > Networks
tab > Bluetooth.
2 Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
3 Tap the checkbox next to the device
name. V
isibility is set to 2 minutes by
default.
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To change the visibility time length,
tap the Menu Key
> Visibility
timeout. Choose from 2 minutes, 5
minutes, 1 hour, or Never time out.
To search for other Bluetooth devices
1 Access the Bluetooth menu and make
sure that it is on.
2 Tap Search for devices.
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•
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. Y
our device
will display a list of discovered in-range
Bluetooth devices.
3 Tap the device you want to pair from
the list.
4 Depending on the device, you might
have to tap Pair to accept the passkey
(if they match), enter a passkey or PIN
Code, or the devices will automatically
pair.
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NOTE
•
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices
is a one-time process. Once a pairing
has been created, the devices will
continue to recognize their partnership
and exchange information.
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Please consult documentation included
with Bluetooth device for information on
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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.
•
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.
•
Sending contacts: Open the Contacts
application. Tap the contact you want
to share, then tap the Menu Key
>
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.
•
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.
•
Supported profiles are HFP/HSP, A2DP,
AVRCP, OPP, FTP(Server), HID, PAN, MAP,
SPP 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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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/
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Settings
disable mobile data, or set the mobile
data limit. Your mobile data connection
will be disabled when the specified limit
is reached.
Mobile data - Tap the switch
to
enable mobile data.
Limit mobile data usage - Checkmark to
set the mobile data usage limit.
Data usage cycle - Allows you to
change the data usage cycle to display in
the graph.
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NOTE
• 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 call pop-up – Displays an
incoming call popup 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
Disable, 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5
seconds.
Connection vibration – Vibrates your
phone when the other party answers
the call.
TTY mode - Allows you to activate TTY
mode.
Hearing aids - Allows you to turn on
hearing aid compatibility.
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To activate Direct/Android Beam:
From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
> All settings > Share &
connect > Direct/Android Beam .
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NOTE
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You must enable NFC to activate Direct/
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 Menu
Key
> All settings > Share &
connect > SmartShare Beam. Then tap
the switch to activate SmartShare
Beam and set the desired options.
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You must enable Wi-Fi to activate
SmartShare Beam.
Miracast
You can mirror phone screen and sound
onto LG Miracast dongle or TV wirelessly.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
> All 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 Notifications
Panel. While mirroring, Mobile Hotspot
cannot be used simultaneously.
Wireless storage
To manage files on your phone in the
computer or copy files to the phone from
the computer without a USB connection.
1 Make sure that the phone and computer
are connected to the same network.
2 Tap
to activate Wireless storage.
3 Enter the URL shown on your phone in
the address bar of the browser on your
computer.
Tethering & networks
Allows you to configure mobile networks,
tethering, and VPNs (Basic VPN, LG VPN).
Mobile Hotspot
You can also use your smartphone to
provide a mobile broadband connection
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Touch feedback & system
Allows you to set dial pad touch tones,
touch sounds, screen lock sound, and
vibrate on touch.
Dial pad touch tones
Allows you to play tones when using the
dial pad.
Touch sounds
Allows you to play a sound when making
a screen selection.
Screen lock sound
Allows you to play a sound when locking
and unlocking the screen
Vibrate on touch
Allows you to vibrate when tapping the
front key and on certain UI interactions.
Display tab
Home screen
Select Home - Sets the home style for
your device. Choose Home or EasyHome.
Theme - Sets the screen theme for your
device. Choose Flex or LG.
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 select the type of effect to display
when you swipe from one Home screen
canvas to the next.
Portrait view only - Select to display the
Home screen always in portrait view.
Home backup & restore - Select
to backup and restore app/widget
configurations.
Help - Touch to get information on using
the Home screen of your device.
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.
Face Unlock - Unlocks the screen
through facial recognition. Follow the
prompts. You are asked to select Pattern
and/or PIN as a backup.
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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.
Swing Lock screen - If this option
is checked, you can enjoy seeing the
wallpaper on the lock screen pan vertically
in the direction you tilt the phone.
Screen swipe effect - Select the screen
effect you want to use when unlocking
the screen.
Weather animation - Show weather
animation for current location or primary
city set in the Weather app.
Wallpaper - Select the wallpaper to
display for your lock screen.
Shortcuts - Customize shortcuts on the
lock screen.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
> All settings > Display tab,
then tap the Lock screen > Shortcuts.
2 Select the app you want to add as a
shortcut on the Lock screen.
Owner info - Display the owner info on
the lock screen. Tap
to set the desired
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.
Front touch buttons
Configure the front touch buttons options.
Button combination - Select the desired
front touch button combination.
Color - Select the color of the front touch
buttons.
Transparent background - Select to
use a transparent background on the front
touch buttons area.
Swipe front touch buttons - If you
checkmark this option, you can adjust
the area of the front touch buttons for
one-handed operation by swiping the front
touch buttons area to the left or right
Hide front touch buttons - Checkmark
each app to set the front touch buttons
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hidden when the app is launched.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness by using the
slider. Tap Auto to set the brightness to
automatically change.
Screen timeout
Set the time delay before the screen
automatically turns off.
Screen-off effect
Set the screen off effect used when the
screen turns off.
Auto-rotate screen
Set to switch orientation automatically
when you rotate the phone.
Screen mode
Select the desired screen mode between
Standard, Vivid, and Natural.
Daydream
Select the screensaver to display when
the phone is sleeping while docked and/
or charging.
Font type
Select the desired font type.
Font size
Select the desired font size.
Smart screen
Checkmark this option to keep screen on
when the phone detects your face looking
at the screen.
Smart video
Checkmark this option to pause videos
while playing automatically when the
phone detects you are not looking at the
screen.
Notification LED
Select which type of notifications to
display the front or back side LEDs for.
Auto-adjust screen tone
Checkmark this option to save battery
power by adjusting the screen brightness
automatically with analysis of image color.
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Location access
Use the Location access menu to set your
preferences for using and sharing your
location when you search for information
and use location-based applications, such
as Maps. Tap the switch
to enable
the location sources.
GPS satellites - Checkmark to enable
your phone’s standalone global positioning
system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint
your location to within an accuracy as
close as several meters (“street level”).
Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear
view of the sky and other factors.
Wi-Fi & mobile network location -
Allows apps to use Google’s location
service to estimate your location faster.
Anonymous location data will be collected
and sent to Google.
Security
Use the Security menu to configure how
to help secure your phone and its data.
Encrypt phone - Allows you to encrypt
data on the phone for security. You will
be required to enter a PIN or password to
decrypt your phone each time you power
it on.
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 - Add or remove
phone administrators.
Unknown sources - Allow installation of
non-Play Store applications.
Verify apps - Disallow or warn before
installation of apps that may cause harm.
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
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password.
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
correction when using the on-screen
keyboard.
Personal dictionary - Allows you to
view, edit, and add words to your personal
dictionary.
Default - Allows you to select the default
keyboard type.
Checkmark the keyboard you want to
use from Android keyboard (AOSP),
Google voice typing, 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.
Backup & reset
Backup 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.
For more information, tap the Menu Key
> Help.
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
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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.
Browser Bar
The Browser Bar at the bottom of the Browser
enhances your mobile browsing experience
with contextual recommendations, social
networking applications and browser utilities.
We've included some buttons to get you
started and have made it easy to add more
buttons, move or remove them. To display
the Browser Bar, touch and drag the
tab
upwards.
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Browsers options to activate the Browser
Bar.
Date & time
Set your preferences for how the date and
time is displayed.
Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure
any accessibility plug-ins you have
installed on your phone.
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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.
Install web scripts - Allows you to
enable (or disable) installation of web
scripts.
Large text - Checkmark to increase the
size of the text.
Invert color - Sets the color contrast
for better screen viewing. 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.
Magnification gestures - When this
feature is turned on, you can zoom in and
out by triple-tapping the screen.
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LG SOFTWARE
On-Screen Phone allows you to remotely
control your mobile phone from a PC via a
USB and Wi-Fi connection. You can also
control your mobile phone from your PC
using the mouse or keyboard.
On-Screen Phone icons
Changes the On-Screen Phone
preferences.
Connects your mobile phone to your
PC, or disconnects it.
Minimizes the On-Screen Phone
window.
Maximizes the On-Screen Phone
window.
Exits the On-Screen Phone program.
On-Screen Phone features
•
Real-time transfer and control:
Displays and controls your mobile phone
screen when connected to your PC.
•
Mouse control: Allows you to control
your mobile phone by using the mouse
to click and drag on your PC screen.
•
Text input with keyboard: Allows
you to compose a text message or note
using your computer keyboard.
•
File transfer (mobile phone to PC):
Sends a file from your mobile phone
(e.g. Gallery, Video Player, and Music)
to your PC. Simply right-click on the file
and drag it to send it to your PC.
•
File transfer (PC to mobile phone):
Sends files from your PC to your mobile
phone. Just select the files you wish to
transfer and drag and drop them into the
On-Screen Phone window. The sent files
are stored in the OSP folder.
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Please make sure that LG Home is the
default launcher.
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Real-time event notifications:
Prompts a pop-up to inform you of any
incoming calls or text messages, as well
as alarm and event notifications.
How to install On-Screen Phone
on your PC
Visit LG.com (http://www.lg.com/us).
Locate the search box in the upper right
corner and enter the model number. From
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the SUPPORT list, select your model.
Scroll down and select the OSP tab and
click on DOWNLOAD. When prompted,
select Run to install On-Screen Phone
on your PC.
How to connect your mobile phone
to your PC
On-Screen Phone provides, USB, and
Wi-Fi connection. Please follow the
instructions on the Connection Wizard of
the On-Screen Phone program.
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To use On-Screen Phone using Wi-Fi
connection, from the Home screen
tap the Menu Key
> All settings
> General tab > PC connection
> On-Screen Phone checkbox is
selected.
Please make sure that the battery may
run out more quickly due to the current
consumption if On-Screen Phone is
connected via Wi-Fi.
When you connect your mobile phone to
your PC via Mobile Hotspot and access
to the Internet on the PC, additional data
charges may be incurred depending on
your DataPro data plan.
Access to the Internet using Wi-Fi
networks may not work well depending on
the network's traffic. When you enlarge
the On-Screen Phone window, the display
on the screen might become slow.
To check the phone-to-PC
connection
Once the devices have been connected,
drag the Status Bar down to check the
On-Screen Phone connection status.
To disconnect your phone from
your PC
Click in the top left of the On-Screen
Phone window. Alternatively, drag the
Status Bar down and select On-Screen
Phone connected > OK.
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LG Integrated USB Driver
The LG integrated USB driver is required
to connect an LG device and PC. It is
installed automatically when you install
the LG PC Suite software application.
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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://update.lgmobile.com or
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 data 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 Menu
Key
> All settings > General tab >
About phone > Software information.
To perform the phone software update,
from the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key
> All settings > General tab
> About phone > Software Update >
Update now.
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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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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important
information on the use and operation
of this phone. Please read all the
information carefully for optimal
performance and to prevent any damage
to or misuse of the phone. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved in
this user guide could void your warranty
for this equipment. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Before You Start
WARNING! This product contains
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or reproductive harm.
Wash
hands after handling.
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility
of electric shock, do not expose your
phone to high humidity areas, such as the
bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from
heat. Never store your phone in settings
that may expose it to temperatures less
than 32°F or greater than 104°F, such
as outside during extreme weather
conditions or in your car on a hot day.
Exposure to excessive cold or heat will
result in malfunction, damage and/or
catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone
near other electronic devices. RF
emissions from your mobile phone may
affect nearby in adequately shielded
electronic equipment. You should consult
with manufacturers of any personal
medical devices such as pacemakers
and hearing aides to determine if they
are susceptible to interference from your
mobile phone. Turn off your phone in a
medical facility or at a gas station. Never
place your phone in a microwave oven as
this will cause the battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA
SAFETY INFORMATION before using your
phone.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking
the rules may be dangerous or illegal.
Further detailed information is given in
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this user guide.
Do not disassemble this unit. Take it
to a qualified service technician when
repair work is required.
Keep away from electrical appliances
such as TVs, radios, and personal
computers.
The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
Do not drop.
Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
The coating of the phone may be
damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl
wrapper.
Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of
the unit. (Do not use solvent such as
benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
Do not subject this unit to excessive
smoke or dust.
Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect
the information on the magnetic strips.
Do not tap the screen with a sharp
object; otherwise, it may damage the
phone.
Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
Use the accessories like an earphone
cautiously. Do not tap the antenna
unnecessarily.
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.
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CAUTION
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas or modifications
could impair call quality, damage the
phone, void your warranty and/or result
in violation of FCC regulations. Do not
use the phone with a damaged antenna.
A damaged antenna could cause a minor
skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-
worn operations with the back of the
phone kept 0.39 inches (1cm) between
the user’s body and the back of the
phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) 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. Body-
worn accessories that cannot maintain
0.39 inches (1cm) separation distance
between the user's body and the back
of the phone, and have not been tested
for typical body-worn operations may not
comply with FCC RF exposure limits and
should be avoided.
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 15.105 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 installed and used
in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will
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the antenna affects call quality and may
cause the phone to operate at a higher
power level than otherwise needed.
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:
Give full attention to driving - driving
safely is your first responsibility;
Use hands-free operation, if available;
Pull off the road and park before
making or answering a call if driving
conditions or the law require it.
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:
Should ALWAYS keep the phone
more than six (6) inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned
ON;
Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket;
Should use the ear opposite the
pacemaker to minimize the potential
for interference;
Should turn the phone OFF immediately
if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
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Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may
interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want
to consult AT&T.
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.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if they are 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.
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Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone
while in the air. Turn your phone OFF
before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone OFF when in
a ‘blasting areas or in areas posted: ‘Turn
off two-way radio’. Obey all signs and
instructions.
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.
Charger and Adapter Safety
The charger and adapter are intended
for indoor use only.
Battery Information and Care
Always unplug the charger from the
wall socket after the phone is fully
charged to save unnecessary power
consumption of the charger.
Please read the manual of specified
charger about charging method.
Do not damage the power cord by
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Please take your phone to an
authorized service center immediately
if this occurs.
Do not handle the phone with wet
hands while it is being charged. It may
cause an electric shock or seriously
damage your phone.
Do not place or answer calls while
charging the phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/or cause electric
shock or fire.
The charger and adapter are intended
for indoor use only.
Talking on your phone for a long period
of time may reduce call quality due to
heat generated during use.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards
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.
Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning
your phone, and clean the power plug
pin when it is dirty.
When using the power plug, ensure
that it is firmly connected. If it is not, it
may cause excessive heat or fire.
If you put your phone in a pocket or
bag without covering the receptacle of
the phone (power plug pin), metallic
articles (such as a coin, paperclip
or pen) may short-circuit the phone.
Always cover the receptacle when not
in use.
Do not 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.
General Notice
Using a damaged battery or placing
a battery in your mouth may cause
serious injury.
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.
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Talking on your phone for a long period
of time may reduce call quality due to
heat generated during use.
When the phone is not used for a long
period time, store it in a safe place
with the power cord unplugged.
Using the phone in proximity to
receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio)
may cause interference to the phone.
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.
Do not immerse your phone in water.
If this happens, turn it off immediately
and remove the battery. If the phone
does not work, take it to an LG
Authorized Service Center.
Do not paint your phone.
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. (Ring tones, text
messages, voice messages, pictures,
and videos could also be deleted.) The
manufacturer is not liable for damage
due to the loss of data.
When you use the phone in public
places, set the ring tone to vibration so
as not to disturb others.
Do not turn your phone on or off when
putting it in your ear.
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.
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
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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
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Set the volume in a quiet environment
and select the lowest volume at which
you can hear adequately.
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.
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 noisecancelling
headphones to block out background
environmental noise.
Limit the amount of time you listen.
As the volume increases, less time is
required before your hearing could be
affected.
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.
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.
You can obtain additional information on
this subject from the following sources:
Safety 205
American Academy of Audiology 11730
Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
Voice: (800) 222-2336
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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
radiofrequency energy (RF) 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:
Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless phones;
Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the
user that is not necessary for device
function; and
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:
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
Environmental Protection Agency
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health
participates in some interagency
working group activities, as well.
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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 radiofrequency energy (RF).
The FDA has been a leading participant
in the World Health Organization
International Electromagnetic 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
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States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
guidelines that limit radio frequency
energy (RF) 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 telephones 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 energy (RF)
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 tissuesimulating model
of the human head. Standardized
SAR test methodology is expected
to greatly improve the consistency
of measurements made at different
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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.
9. What steps can I take to
reduce my exposure to
radiofrequency 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 radiofrequency energy
(RF). 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 do 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 radiofrequency energy
(RF), 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
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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.
11. What about wireless phone
interference with medical
equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from
wireless phones can interact with
some electronic devices. For this
reason, the FDA helped develop a
detailed test method to measure
electromagnetic 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
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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.
5. Do not 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. Don’t 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,
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traffic accident, road hazard or medical
emergency. Remember, it is 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
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.
For more information, please call to
888-901-SAFE, or visit our website
http://www.ctia.org.
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 (FCC) of the
U.S. Government. These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and establish
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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 and worn on the body) as required
by the FCC for each model. The highest
SAR value for this phone when tested
for use at the ear is 0.52 W/kg and when
worn on the body, as described in this
user’s manual, is 1.19 W/kg. (Body-worn
measurements differ among phones
models, depending upon available
accessories and FCC requirements.) While
there may be differences between SAR
levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the 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
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searching on FCC ID ZNFD950.
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 it for your personal
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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.
When you’re talking on a cell phone,
it’s recommended that you turn the BT
(Bluetooth) mode off for HAC.
For information about hearing aids and
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