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User Guide
LG-D160
www.lg.com
MFL68240602 (1.0)
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-D160 www.lg.com MFL68240602 (1.0)

  • Page 3: User Guide

    ENGLISH User Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ..5 Wi-Fi ............. 35 Important notice ........14 Getting to know your phone ....19 Bluetooth ..........36 Phone overview........19 PC connections with a USB cable ..38 Installing the SIM card and battery ..21 Charging the phone .......
  • Page 5 Working with account folders ....46 Using your calculator ......60 Composing and sending email ....47 Adding an event to your calendar ..61 Voice Recorder ........61 Multimedia ........... 48 ThinkFree Viewer ........62 Camera ..........48 Google+ ..........63 Hangouts..........
  • Page 6 DEVICE ..........73 PERSONAL ..........77 SYSTEM ..........79 PC software (LG PC Suite) ....82 Phone software update ....... 85 About this user guide ......87 About this user guide ......87 Trademarks ........... 88 Accessories .......... 89 Troubleshooting ........90...

  • Page 7: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use Exposure to radio frequency energy...

  • Page 8: Product Care And Maintenance

    Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular device model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the device and may be dangerous.

  • Page 10: Efficient Phone Operation

    Efficient phone operation Electronics devices Road safety...

  • Page 11: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    Avoid damage to your hearing NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Glass Parts Blasting area...
  • Page 12 Potentially explosive atmospheres In aircraft Children Emergency calls Battery information and care...
  • Page 14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-D160 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.lg.com/global/declaration Contact office for compliance of this product: LG Electronics Inc.
  • Page 15 Disposal of your old appliance Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators...

  • Page 16: Important Notice

    Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! 1. Phone memory To uninstall applications: Apps Settings Apps Uninstall 2. Optimizing battery life Extending your phone's battery life:...
  • Page 17 To check the battery power level: Apps Settings About phone Battery To monitor and control how battery power is being used: Apps Settings About phone Battery Battery use 3. Before installing an open source application and operating system (OS) WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction.
  • Page 18 4. Using a screen lock Apps Settings Lock screen Select screen lock None Swipe Pattern PIN Password Caution: Create a Google account before setting a screen lock and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock. WARNING Precautions to take when using a pattern lock.

  • Page 19: Opening And Switching Applications

    5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory reset) WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset. Power/Lock Key Volume Down Key Power/Lock Key Power/Lock Key Volume Keys...

  • Page 20: Hold Your Phone Upright

    7. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media sync (MTP) Media sync (MTP) Open device to view files USB connected Charge phone 8. Hold your phone upright 9. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Power/Lock Key...

  • Page 21: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Power/Lock Key Proximity Sensor Volume Keys Home Key Menu Key Back Key NOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
  • Page 22 Volume Keys On the Home screen: Power/Lock Key During a call: 3.5 mm Headset Jack When playing audio/video: Microphone Charger/USB Port NOTE: Please be careful not to block the microphone by your hand when you call. Back cover Battery Camera Lens microSD Card slot SIM card slot...

  • Page 23: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    Installing the SIM card and battery...

  • Page 25: Charging The Phone

    Charging the phone NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.

  • Page 26: Using The Memory Card

    Using the memory card NOTE: Use only compatible memory cards with your phone. Using incompatible memory cards may damage the card and data stored on the card, as well as the phone. To format the memory card: NOTE: All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted. Settings Storage...

  • Page 27: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Unmount SD card Erase SD card Erase SD card Erase everything Erase everything Locking and unlocking the screen Power/Lock Key Power/Lock Key Knock Code To activate Knock Code feature Apps Settings Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code TIP: Double-tap to turn the screen on when Knock Code is not in use.

  • Page 28: Knockon

    KnockOn To activate KnockON feature Apps Settings Gestures Screen on/off NOTE: When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will turn the screen off immediately after turning it on in order to prevent abnormal turning on in your pocket or bag. Switching between and exiting applications Switching between applications Home Key...

  • Page 29: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Touch or tap Touch and hold Drag Swipe or slide Double-tap Pinch-to-Zoom Rotate the screen...

  • Page 30: Home Screen

    NOTE: To select an item, tap the center of the icon. Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm tap. Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any other keys.

  • Page 31: Customizing The Home Screen

    NOTE: To add an icon, drag it to the Quick Keys bar and release it. To remove an icon, drag it out of the Quick Keys bar. Customizing the Home screen To add items on your Home screen: Apps Widget To remove an item from the Home screen: TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired...

  • Page 32: Notifications

    To customize apps icons on the Home screen Notifications NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Pending notifications System notifications...

  • Page 33: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel NOTE: Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings bar to directly access its settings menu. Notification icons on the Status Bar...
  • Page 34 Icon Description Icon Description NOTE: The icon locations in the Status Bar may differ depending on the functions, features, and apps being used.

  • Page 35: On-Screen Keyboard

    On-screen keyboard Using the keypad & entering text Entering special characters NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.

  • Page 36: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup Creating your Google account Settings Accounts & sync Add account Google New Next Signing in to your Google account Existing...

  • Page 37: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi networks NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to off, additional charges may be applied by your mobile service provider for mobile data use. Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network Apps Settings Wi-Fi...

  • Page 38: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
  • Page 39 NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it. Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Downloads NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.

  • Page 40: Pc Connections With A Usb Cable

    PC connections with a USB cable Transferring music, photos and videos using Media sync (MTP) System settings PC connection Select USB connection method Media sync (MTP) Synchronize with Windows Media Player Media sync (MTP) Items Requirement...

  • Page 41: Calls

    Calls Making a call TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts Search contacts Answering and rejecting a call When the screen is locked/unlocked TIP! Decline with message You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call with message during a meeting.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The In-Call Volume

    Adjusting the in-call volume Making a second call Menu Key Add call NOTE: You are charged for each call you make. Viewing your call logs Call logs TIP! Tap any 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 tap Delete to delete individual items.

  • Page 43: Call Settings

    Call settings Menu Key Call settings...

  • Page 44: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact Search contacts Adding a new contact New contact Take photo Select from Gallery Save Favorite contacts Adding a contact to your favorites...

  • Page 45: Creating A Group

    Removing a contact from your favorites list Creating a group Groups Menu Key New group Save NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your contacts.

  • Page 46: Messaging

    Messaging NOTE: LG message should be set up to default SMS app. If not, some message functions will be limited. Sending a message NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the message to.

  • Page 47: View Mode

    WARNING The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the language and how the text message is coded. If an image, video or audio file is added to an text message, it is automatically converted into a multimedia message and you are charged accordingly.

  • Page 48: E-Mail

    E-mail Managing an email account To add another email account: Email Menu Key Settings Add account To change an email account's settings: Email Menu Key Settings General settings To delete an email account: Email Menu Key Settings Menu Key Remove account Remove Yes Working with account folders Email...

  • Page 49: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email To compose and send a message Email Cc/Bcc TIP! When a new email arrives in your Inbox, you will be notified by a sound or vibration (depending on your sound and vibration settings).

  • Page 50: Multimedia

    Multimedia Camera Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Settings Video mode Capture Gallery NOTE: The memory capacity may differ depending on the configured camera settings.
  • Page 51 Using the advanced settings Back Key Cheese Smile Whiskey Kimchi Capture Zoom...

  • Page 52: Taking A Quick Photo

    TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo. The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo color or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the Settings menu.

  • Page 53: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    NOTE: Additional charges may apply when multimedia messages are downloaded while roaming. Menu Key Set image as Contact photo Home screen wallpaper Lock screen wallpaper Wallpaper Move Copy Copy to Clip Tray Rename Rotate left/right Crop Edit Slideshow Add location Details Viewing your saved photos...

  • Page 54: Video Camera

    Video camera Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Settings Camera mode Record Gallery NOTE: While recording a video, place two fingers on the screen and pinch to use the Zoom function.
  • Page 55 Using the advanced settings Back Key NOTE: This function is available when the GPS function is active or connected network. Record Zoom...
  • Page 56 Recording a quick video Camera Video mode After recording a video Watching your saved videos Adjusting the volume when viewing a video...

  • Page 57: Gallery

    Gallery Apps Gallery NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the device. Some files may not play properly, depending on how they are encoded. Viewing pictures Zooming in and out Playing videos...

  • Page 58: Videos

    NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. Editing photos/videos Menu Key Deleting images Delete Setting a photo as the wallpaper Menu Key Set image as Videos...
  • Page 59 Share Delete Details NOTE: While watching a video, slide the left side of the screen up and down to adjust the brightness. Slide the right side of the screen up and down to adjust the volume.

  • Page 60: Music

    Music Apps Music Playing a song Apps Music Songs...
  • Page 61 Play Add to playlist Share Set as ringtone Delete Details Search NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws.

  • Page 62: Utilities

    Utilities Alarm/Clock Setting your alarm Apps Alarm/Clock Repeat Snooze duration Vibration Alarm sound Alarm volume Auto app starter Puzzle lock Memo Save NOTE: To change alarm settings, tap the Menu Key on the Alarms screen and select Settings. Setting the World Clock Alarm/Clock World clock New City...

  • Page 63: Adding An Event To Your Calendar

    NOTE: For more complex calculations, tap the Menu Key , select Scientific calculator, then choose the desired functions. NOTE: To check your previous calculation history, tap the Menu Key select Calculation history. Adding an event to your calendar Apps Calendar Day Week Month Year Agenda Event name...

  • Page 64: Thinkfree Viewer

    NOTE: Tap to access the list of recordings. You can listen to the saved recording. The available recording time may differ from actual recording time. Sending the voice recording Recording Mode Icon Record Button List Button ThinkFree Viewer Apps ThinkFree Viewer...

  • Page 65: Google

    Viewing files Google+ Apps Google+ NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Hangouts Hangouts To Open the Hangouts application Apps Key Hangouts To sign out of Hangouts Menu Key Settings Select your Google account Sign out Chatting with Friends Apps Key...

  • Page 66: Guest Mode

    Guest Mode NOTE: To use the Guest mode, the pattern lock should be set in advance. Apps Settings Guest mode Voice Search Apps Voice Search Speak now NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Downloads Apps Downloads...
  • Page 67 QuickMemo NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo function. Do not use your fingernail.

  • Page 68: Fm Radio

    Using the QuickMemo options Gallery Viewing the saved QuickMemo Gallery QuickMemo FM radio Apps FM Radio Searching for stations Scan Cancel...

  • Page 69: The Web

    The Web Internet NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. Apps Internet Using the web toolbar Back Key Viewing webpages...

  • Page 70: Chrome

    Opening a page Searching the web by voice NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks Menu Key Add to bookmarks OK History History Menu Key Clear all history Chrome Apps Chrome Viewing webpages...

  • Page 71: Syncing With Other Devices

    Opening a page + New tab Searching the web by voice NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Syncing with other devices Menu Key Other devices Adding and viewing bookmarks Menu Key Menu Key Bookmarks...

  • Page 72: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Apps Settings Menu Key System settings WIRELESS & NETWORKS < Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi TIP! How to obtain the MAC address To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your phone in the router. You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: Access the Wi-Fi settings and tap the Menu Key >...
  • Page 73 < Call > Voicemail OUTGOING CALL Fixed dialing numbers INCOMING CALL Incoming voice call pop-up Call reject Call reject mode Reject calls from Decline with message Privacy keeper Home button answers call Call forwarding Auto answer ONGOING CALL Connection vibration END CALL Save unknown numbers Power button ends call...
  • Page 74 OTHERS Call barring Call duration Additional call settings Caller ID: Call waiting: < Tethering & networks > TETHERING Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth tethering Help NETWORK Airplane mode Mobile networks Default SMS app...

  • Page 75: Device

    DEVICE < Sound > SOUND PROFILE Sound profile Sound Vibrate only Silent Volumes Ringtone Notifications Touch feedback & system Music video games & other media Quiet mode RINGTONES & VIBRATIONS Phone ringtone Incoming call vibration Ringtone with vibration SYSTEM Voice notifications Notification sound Touch feedback &...
  • Page 76 Auto-rotate screen Daydream FONT Font type Font size < Home screen > Select Home EasyHome SCREEN Theme Wallpaper Gallery Live Wallpapers Photos Wallpaper gallery Screen swipe effect Basic Breeze Accordion Panorama Carousel Layer Domino Allow Home screen looping Portrait view only DATA Home backup &...

  • Page 77: Lock Screen

    < Lock screen > SCREEN SECURITY Select screen lock None Swipe Knock Code Pattern PIN Password Wallpaper Gallery Wallpaper gallery Shortcuts Contact info for lost Phone LOCK TIME Lock timer Power button instantly locks < Gestures > KNOCKON Screen on/off ANSWER ME Silence incoming calls OTHERS...
  • Page 78 SENSOR Motion sensor calibration < Storage > INTERNAL STORAGE SD CARD Unmount SD card Mount SD card Erase SD < Battery > BATTERY INFORMATION Battery percentage on status bar BATTERY SAVER Battery saver TURN BATTERY SAVER ON Turn Battery saver on Immediately 10% battery 20% battery 30% battery 50% battery...

  • Page 79: Personal

    Bluetooth Vibrate on touch Brightness Screen timeout Help < Apps > Apps DOWNLOADED RUNNING Stop Force stop PERSONAL < Accounts & sync > Auto-sync data < Guest mode > Help NOTE: To use Guest mode, set the Lock screen to pattern lock. Guest can also use apps not pre-selected but linked to preselected apps.
  • Page 80 < Location > MODE High accuracy Battery saving Device sensors only RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS LOCATION SERVICES < Security > ENCRYPTION Encrypt phone Encrypt SD card storage SIM CARD LOCK Set up SIM card lock PASSWORDS Password typing visible PHONE ADMINISTRATION Phone administrators Unknown sources Verify apps...

  • Page 81: System

    CREDENTIAL STORAGE Storage type Trusted credentials Install from storage Clear credentials < Language & input > Language & input < Backup & reset > BACKUP & RESTORE Backup my data Backup account Automatic restore PERSONAL DATA Factory data reset SYSTEM <...

  • Page 82: About Phone

    < Accessibility > Accessibility < PC connection > USB CONNECTION Select USB connection method Charge phone Media sync (MTP) Tethering LG Software Send image (PTP) Ask upon connecting Help LG SOFTWARE PC Suite Help < Printing > < About phone >...
  • Page 83 Network Status Battery Hardware information Software information Legal information...

  • Page 84: Pc Software (Lg Pc Suite)

    PC software (LG PC Suite) With your "LG PC Suite" PC Software, You Can... NOTE: You can use the Help menu from the application to find out how to use your "LG PC Suite" PC software. Installing "LG PC Suite" PC Software...
  • Page 85 Synchronizing your Device to a PC Select USB connection method LG software Personal information Sync NOTE: To synchronize your phone with your PC, you need to install LG PC Suite onto your PC. Please refer to previous pages to install LG PC Suite.
  • Page 86 Moving contacts from your Old Device to your New Device Device Import to device Import contacts Select a file Open Field mapping...

  • Page 87: Phone Software Update

    Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.
  • Page 88 DRM licence—might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data. NOTE: This feature depends on your network service provider, region and...

  • Page 89: About This User Guide

    About this user guide About this user guide...

  • Page 90: Trademarks

    Trademarks Notice: Open Source Software To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licences, please visit http://opensource.lge.com/ All referred licence terms, disclaimers and notices are available for download with the source code.

  • Page 91: Accessories

    Accessories (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Battery Quick Start Guide Data cable NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty. Accessories may vary in different regions.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card in the phone Make sure that the SIM card is SIM card error or it is inserted correctly inserted. incorrectly. Signal is weak or Move toward a window or into you are outside the an open area.
  • Page 93 Check the charger and its connection Contact problem Charging error to the phone. Plug the charger into a different No voltage socket. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories.
  • Page 94 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The Fixed dialling Number not Check the Settings menu and turn the number function allowed function off. is on. Impossible to receive / Delete some messages from your Memory full send SMS & phone. photos Files do not Unsupported file...

  • Page 95: Faq

    Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono What are headset or Car Kit. Also, when the functions the FTP server is connected to a Bluetooth available via compatible device, you can share Devices Bluetooth content stored on the storage...
  • Page 96 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Google™ Is it possible to No, email filtering is not supported Service filter emails? via the phone. Google Account What happens when I execute Phone Function Your email will automatically be another saved as a draft. Email application while writing an email?
  • Page 97 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to synchronize my Only Gmail and MS Exchange server Phone Function contacts from (company email server) contacts can Synchronisation all my email be synchronized. accounts? If you transferred a contact with the W & P functions saved into the number, you will not be able to use those features.
  • Page 98 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key 2. Tap System settings > Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern will appear. 4.
  • Page 99 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you have forgotten your pattern: If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the forgot pattern button. You What should I are then required to log in with your do if I forget the Google account to unlock your unlock pattern...
  • Page 100 Category Question Answer Sub-Category The phone has multilingual capabilities. To change the language: Is it possible Phone Function 1. From the Home screen, tap the to change and tap System Menu Key Language my phone's settings. Support language? 2. Tap Language & input > Language.
  • Page 101 Category Question Answer Sub-Category When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is When Wi-Fi set to On). However, there will be and mobile Phone Function no notification when your phone network are both Wi-Fi &...
  • Page 102 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to charge my phone Yes, the phone will be charged by using a USB data Phone Function the USB cable regardless of whether cable without the necessary drivers are installed Charger installing the or not.
  • Page 104 General Inquiries <LG Customer Information Centre> 0844-847-5847 or +44-844-847-5847 * Make sure the number is correct before making a call.

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