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Page 3: Important Customer Information
Important Customer Information Before you begin Before reading this user guide and getting started, please review the separate Product Safety and Warranty Information guide for important product safety and warranty information about your device.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Customer Information..........1 Table of Contents ...............2 The Basics ...................5 Phone Overview ....................5 Help ........................8 Setting Up Your Phone ..................8 Removing the Battery and SIM Card ..............10 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ............12 Charging the Phone ....................13 Optimizing Battery Life ..................14 Turning the Phone On and Off ................16...
Page 5 Table of Contents Web ................... 75 Chrome ........................ 75 Communication ............... 86 Contacts ......................86 Messaging ......................93 Email ........................100 Voicemail ......................106 Gmail ........................107 Hangouts ......................114 Entertainment ................117 Camera and Video ....................117 Gallery ....................... 126 Play Store ......................129 Music ........................
Page 6 Table of Contents Settings ...................166 Safety ..................197 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions ......200 Consumer Information on SAR ..............204 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ..............205 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss............207 TIA Safety Information ................... 208 Safety Information ...................
Page 7: The Basics
The Basics Phone Overview Front View Earpiece Proximity Sensor Notiﬁcation Front Camera Home Screen QuickTap Bar Back Key Recent Apps Key Home Key NOTES All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. • Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may •...
Page 8 The Basics Back Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to return to the previous screen or close pop-up items (such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard). Touch and hold it to access the Dual window function which allows you to use two apps at the same time.
Page 9 NOTE Don't cover the Proximity Sensor and Laser Detection Auto-focus with a protection ﬁlm, pouch, or protection case not authorized by LG as they may cause the device to malfunction. Power/Lock Key Press to turn off the screen backlight and lock the screen, or turn the screen backlight back on.
Page 10: Help
Allows you to connect the phone and the USB Cable for use with the Charger Adapter, or other compatible accessories. NOTE You may purchase a separate fast data cable from LG to enjoy higher data transfer speed with compatible devices (e.g., laptop). Help The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about your phone, including how-to videos, Icon glossary, etc.
Page 11 The Basics Step 2. Insert the Battery Insert the battery in its compartment, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down gently to secure the battery. Step 3. Replace the Back Cover Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the edges to secure the cover.
Page 12: Removing The Battery And Sim Card
The Basics NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone to maximize the battery's lifetime. Removing the Battery and SIM Card Removing the battery 1. Insert your ﬁngernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.
Page 13 The Basics SIM/SD slot location MicroSD Slot SIM Slot Removing the SIM card The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your SIM card, refer to the following instructions. 1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
Page 14: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card
The Basics Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting a microSD card 1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions) and locate the dual slot just above the upper-right corner of the battery compartment. (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening.) 2.
Page 15: Charging The Phone
1. Correctly orient the USB Cable with the Charger Adapter, and connect them. As shown below, both the USB logo on the USB Cable and the LG logo on the adapter will face toward you.
Page 16: Optimizing Battery Life
The Basics on your PC. It’s best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source. NOTE You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer. Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that run in the background.
Page 17: Battery Saver Mode
The Basics To monitor and control what uses the battery The Battery use screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your battery power.
Page 18: Turning The Phone On And Off
The Basics Battery saver mode, when the battery charge becomes low, a notiﬁcation prompts you to turn it on. From the Battery saver screen, checkmark the saving items you want, including Auto-sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Vibrate on tap, Brightness, Screen timeout, and Notiﬁcation light. After you modify the Battery saver settings to your preferences, tap the switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On (blue)
Page 19 The Basics Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off. Quickly double-tap the center of the dark touchscreen to turn the screen Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.
Page 20: To Unlock The Phone
The Basics To unlock the phone If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will turn off to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone’s default Lock screen: 1. Turn the screen on. Press the Power/Lock Key (on the back of the phone).
Page 21: Your Google Account
The Basics Press the Volume Down Key on the back of the phone (when the screen is not in time-out) until vibration is set, then press it again to turn all sounds off. Open the Notiﬁcations panel and tap the Sound icon until is displayed.
Page 22 The Basics 3. On the Google Services screen, checkmark the services you want to use (Backup & Restore, Location, and Communication), then tap the Continue icon (at the lower-left corner of the screen). Your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be synchronized with your phone automatically.
Page 23: Phone's Status Icons
The Basics Phone’s Status Icons The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notiﬁcations (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notiﬁcation icons Status icons If you have more notiﬁcations than can ﬁt in the Status Bar, the More...
Page 24 The Basics Uploading Download successful Emergency Alert Connectivity icons Syncing Problem with sign-in or sync Mobile Hotspot is on USB connected USB debug Mobile Broadband connection Bluetooth connection Bluetooth is on Bluetooth headset full Bluetooth headset low battery battery NFC is on Headset is connected Headset with microphone is Internal storage is full...
Page 25: Getting To Know The Home Screen
The Basics Getting to Know the Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your phone using simple motions on the touchscreen. It’s comprised of multiple panels (swipe horizontally to switch). You can customize all of your Home screen panels with app shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
Page 26 The Basics Modifying the QuickTap bar icons You can modify the icons in the QuickTap bar to suit your needs. Rearrange: Touch and hold the icon to move, then drag it to another position in the QuickTap bar. Add: Open the Applications screen, then drag the icon you want onto the QuickTap bar.
Page 27 The Basics Home Key, the Recent Apps Key, the Notiﬁcations Key, the QuickMemo+ Key, the QSlide Key, and the Dual Window Key. Tap Color to set the key color. Choose from White, White Gradation, Black, and Black Gradation. Checkmark the Transparent background checkbox to make the bar background transparent.
Page 28: Mini Panel View
The Basics Tap here to set the default Home screen. Tap here to add another panel. Full Screen View Mini Panel View Mini panel view Mini panel view allows direct access to any of the Home screen panels and also allows you to manage them. You can add, delete, and rearrange the panel order as well as set the default Home screen panel.
Page 29 The Basics widgets, pinch in on the screen or tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar). NOTE The device automatically reverts to the normal Home screen view after screen timeout. Using Dual View Dual view allows you to easily add items to any of the Home screen panels. Touch and hold an empty spot on a Home screen panel to view your Home screen on top and selections (Apps tab, Widgets tab, or Wallpapers tab) on the bottom.
Page 30 The Basics To change back to the Android Home screen From the EasyHome screen, tap the Apps screen icon > the Settings icon > Home screen > Select Home > Home. Global access The Global access function provides a shortcut to the Voice Mate, Google Now, and QuickMemo+ features from any screen.
Page 31: Touchscreen
The Basics Touchscreen Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android™ phone. With the touch of your ﬁnger, you can download and use available apps, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone. The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen: Touch or tap...
Page 32 The Basics Pinch-to-zoom Use your index ﬁnger and thumb in a pinch motion (to zoom out) or spread motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map, photos, the rear camera lens, the Contacts list, the Favorites list, the Groups list, the Messaging list, and a music list. Spread apart to make screen information larger (easier to see and read), or pinch together to view more area and information.
Page 33: Text Input Methods
(in the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Language & input > the Settings icon (next to LG Keyboard) > Keyboard height and layout. The Bottom row keys setting allows you to select the default keys on either side of the Space Key.
Page 34 The Split keyboard setting allows you to split the keyboard in half by spreading two ﬁngers to the left and right. The One-handed operation setting allows you to swipe the keyboard left or right to adjust the position of the LG keyboard. Typing tips Tap the Numbers/Symbols Key to display the numbers and symbols keyboard.
Page 35 Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Language & input. The following options are available in the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS section. Default - Designates the default keyboard to use when entering text. LG Keyboard - Tap the Settings icon (on the right side of the screen) to change the following settings.
Page 36 Split keyboard: Checkmark to split the screen when you spread two ﬁngers on the on-screen keyboard in landscape view. One-handed operation: Checkmark to allow you to position the LG keyboard on the left or right side of the screen so that it’s easier to type with just one hand.
Page 37 HANDWRITING Languages: Downloads your preferred handwriting language. Pentype and color: Sets the pen type and color. Help: Displays LG Keyboard information for various LG keyboard features. Voice Search: Sets voice search options. Language: Sets the Google search by voice language.
Page 38: Hardware Key Control Mode
(in the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Language & input. Tap the Settings icon (to the right of LG Keyboard), tap Input language and keyboard layout, then checkmark the languages you want the keyboard to be able to use.
Page 39: Apps: How To View, Open, And Switch
NOTE If you use your phone with a broken display glass, your phone may incur additional damage or cause injury. Make sure to visit an LG authorized service center to get your phone repaired. Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch...
Page 40 The Basics Opening and Closing the Applications screen Opening the Applications screen It’s easy to access the Applications screen no matter what feature you’re currently using. Simply tap the Home Key (in the Touch Keys bar), then tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar).
Page 41 The Basics Edit/Uninstall apps: Tap to view app information, move apps on the screen, or uninstall apps from the Application screen. Tap an app icon to view its information, then tap the Uninstall button, if you want to uninstall it. Home screen settings: Tap to access the Home screen settings menu.
Page 42: Opening And Switching Apps
The Basics Opening and Switching Apps Multi-tasking is easy with Android™ because you can use and switch among several open apps. Android™ manages each app, stopping and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle apps don’t consume resources unnecessarily. Opening an app Open an app simply by tapping its icon on the screen.
Page 43 The Basics NOTE Navigation in the Recent apps screen depends on the device orientation. When held sideways, swipe left and right to view the entire list. Flick an app icon up or down off the screen to close the app and remove it from the list. Adding items to the Home screen Customize your Home screen with the apps you use most often.
Page 44 The Basics Customizing an app icon on your Home screen You can create your own custom app icon(s) using the images in your Gallery. Your customized app icon(s) are only applied to icons on your Home screen. The Applications screen is not affected. Touch, hold, release, then tap an icon to edit it.
Page 45: Working With Menus
The Basics 1. Touch and hold the icon you want to customize, then release the icon. A blue frame appears around the icon if it can be resized and changed into a widget (if it can’t, only the Edit icon is displayed). 2.
Page 46: Managing Notiﬁcations
The Basics Managing Notiﬁcations Notiﬁcation icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you’re in a call. When you receive a notiﬁcation, the notiﬁcation icon will be displayed in the Status Bar.
Page 47 The Basics The Notiﬁcations panel will close and the app that corresponds to your selection will open. For example, new voicemail notiﬁcations dial your voicemail box and Gmail notiﬁcations open the Gmail app so you can read your new messages. To clear all notiﬁcations 1.
Page 48 The Basics Rotation screen On or Rotation screen Off Airplane mode On or Airplane mode Off Quiet mode On or Quiet mode Off Screen timeout 30 seconds , 5 minutes or 15 minutes Battery saver On or Battery saver Off Mobile Data On or Data Off Miracast On...
Page 49: Searching Your Phone And The Web
The Basics QSlide apps on the Notiﬁcations panel You can choose to display QSlide apps in a bar on the Notiﬁcations panel below the Quick settings bar. These icons provide a quick, convenient way to multi-task on the same screen (similar to picture-in-picture on a TV). QSlide displays a small app window on the screen that can be moved, resized, or made transparent.
Page 50 The Basics Phone and Web search using text entry 1. Tap the Google Search Widget on the Home screen. Google Now opens automatically and you can use the on-screen keyboard to search. Voice Search Tap here to search by voice. Search Box Tap here to type your search request.
Page 51 The Basics Google Search Options menu Tap the Menu icon at the lower-right corner of the screen (close the keyboard, if necessary) to access Settings, Send feedback, and Help. Search preference settings You can use the Search preference settings to conﬁgure some aspects of web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the search box as you type) and what phone features you want to include in your searches.
Page 52: Setting Your Lock Screen
The Basics Locking Your Phone You can lock the touchscreen to prevent unintentional gesture actions, as well as lock the phone to guard against unauthorized use. The default Lock screen The default Lock screen is Swipe which protects against unintentional touchscreen actions.
Page 53 The Basics 2. Tap Select screen lock. 3. Tap None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, or Password. None: No Lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked from use. Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen will unlock the screen.
Page 54: Changing Your Screen Lock
The Basics From then on, any time you want to unlock the screen, you'll need to perform the unlock action you set (swipe, face recognition, knock code, pattern, knock code, PIN, or password) to gain access to it. Disabling a Screen Lock 1.
Page 55 The Basics Security lock timer If a security lock is enabled, you can set the delay time after the screen darkens due to inactivity before the screen automatically locks and requires you to enter your unlock sequence. 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
Page 56 The Basics Swipe also includes Weather animation. Face Unlock also includes Improve face matching and Liveness check. Knock Code also includes Weather animation. Pattern also includes Pattern effect, Hidden pattern, Make pattern visible, and Weather animation. PIN also includes Hidden PIN, Random PIN entry,and Weather animation.
Page 57: Guest Mode
The Basics Guest Mode Use Guest mode when you let someone else use your phone. They’ll only be able to use the apps that you’ve selected. Once you set it up, you can easily put your phone in Guest mode by accessing the Lock screen and drawing the guest pattern that you set, which is different from your normal unlock pattern.
Page 58: Customizing The Home Screen
The Basics Customizing the Home Screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding app icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen panel. You can also change the wallpaper. To add an item to the Home screen 1.
Page 59 On or Off. On adds an additional Home screen panel that displays customized information, such as LG Health and Smart Tips to display that information on the Smart Bulletin screen. Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper. Choose from Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Multi-photo, Photos and Wallpaper gallery.
Page 60: Connecting To Networks And Devices
Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Mobile Networks When you buy your phone and sign up for service, your phone is conﬁgured to use your provider’s mobile networks for voice calls and for transmitting data. Different locations may have different mobile networks available. Initially, your phone is conﬁgured to use the fastest mobile network available for data.
Page 61: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks
Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.
Page 62 Connecting to Networks and Devices To add a Wi-Fi network You can add a Wi-Fi network so the phone will remember it, along with any security credentials, and connect to it automatically when it’s in range. You can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it doesn’t broadcast its name (SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you’re out of its range.
Page 63: Usb Connection
Connecting to Networks and Devices USB Connection USB connection is a feature that allows your phone to connect to a PC using a USB Cable. To select a USB mode for a connection 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
Page 64 Connecting to Networks and Devices Beam: You can send your content to Bluetooth devices or SmartShare Beam-supported LG phones. NOTE SmartShare requires both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks, so when you access SmartShare, they'll turn on automatically. 1. Access the app that has the content you want to use with SmartShare,...
Page 65: Calls
Calls Placing and Ending Calls The Phone app allows you to dial phone numbers manually or make calls from your phone’s memory. Manually dial calls using the Dial tab. Dial from your phone’s memory using the Recent calls tab, the Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, or the Groups tab.
Page 66 Calls To place a call by dialing 1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar) to open the Dial tab of the Phone app. Delete Key Tap here to delete incorrect Dial Tab number(s) (appears after you Displays the diapad.
Page 67: Speed Dialing
Calls NOTE If you opened other apps while on a call, you'll need to return to the Call screen to end the call. To return to the Call screen, you can tap the Home Key (in the Touch Keys bar), then tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar), ortap the Contact's name or number (at the upper-left corner of the Home screen).
Page 68: Answering Or Rejecting Calls
Calls To place a Direct dial widget on your Home screen 1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2. Tap the Widgets tab (at the bottom of the screen) > Direct dial. 3. Tap the contact in your Contacts list. You can change the look of each Direct dial widget for easy identiﬁcation.
Page 69 Calls To ignore a call and divert it to voicemail If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore icon If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon in any direction to ignore the call. The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message. Unlocked Screen Locked Screen Tap the Ignore...
Page 70: Working With The Recent Tab
Calls Working With the Recent Tab The Recent tab records all of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. To open the Recent tab From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar), then tap the Recent tab (at the top of the screen).
Page 71 Calls Tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to return to the Recent tab screen. To dial a number in the Recent tab From the Recent tab, tap the Call icon at the right of the call entry. From the Recent tab, tap the image to the left of the call entry to view all of the contact's numbers saved in your phone’s memory.
Page 72: Calling Your Contacts
Calls Calling Your Contacts Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can use your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily. You can also quickly call a contact using Quick Contact or Direct dial icons that you placed on your Home screen.
Page 73: Options During A Call
Calls Selecting an Instant list entry Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call Key (on the dialpad) to dial it. Options During a Call Bluetooth Button Tap here to switch between a Bluetooth device and the phone.
Page 74: Managing Multiple Calls
Calls 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).
Page 75: Listening To Your Voicemail
Calls 1. Place a call to the ﬁrst participant. 2. When you’re connected, tap the Add call button on the Call screen. 3. Enter a phone number on the dialpad. Use the Phone app tabs (at the top of the screen) to select a saved number.
Page 76 Calls Tap the Voicemail icon on the Home screen. From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar), then tap the Voicemail Key (on the dialpad). To set up your Voicemail Typically, your carrier’s voicemail system guides you through the process of listening to and managing your voicemail.
Page 77: Web
Chrome The Chrome app allows you to access the Internet from your phone. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For speciﬁc information on Internet access through your phone, contact your service provider. NOTES You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For •...
Page 78 The Bookmark icon appears next to bookmarked sites. The History icon appears next to sites from your browsing history. The Globe icon appears next to related sites. You can set the default search engine for the address bar by tapping the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) >...
Page 79: Working With Tabs
want, then tap the Open tabs icon (at the top right of the screen) to quickly and easily access them. Create a new tab From the Chrome app, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), then tap New tab. The New Tab page The following options are available when you create a new tab.
Page 80 Switch in and out of Incognito mode 1. From the Chrome app, tap the Open tabs icon (at the top right of the screen). 2. Drag from right to left to bring Incognito tabs to the front. Drag from left to right to return to your standard browsing tabs. Switch to another tab 1.
Page 81: Using Bookmarks
To view downloaded ﬁles: From the Applications screen, tap the Apps tab (if necessary) > Tools folder > Downloads To open a downloaded ﬁle, tap it. To view earlier downloads, tap the heading date you want to view. To share downloads, tap the Share icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), checkmark the ones to share, then tap Share (at the bottom of the screen), then choose a sharing method from the list.
Page 82 Open a bookmark 1. From the Chrome app, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), then tap Bookmarks (or open a new tab and tap the Favorites icon at the bottom of the screen). 2. Tap the bookmark you want to visit. NOTE If you don't see the bookmark, tap the folder you saved it in, or tap the ﬁlepath (at the top of the screen) to access the folder where it was saved.
Page 83 BASICS Google account All of your Google accounts are displayed. Tap one to set settings that only apply to that speciﬁc account. 1. From the Chrome app, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > Settings. 2.
Page 84 Manage your autoﬁll entries From the Chrome app, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > Settings > Autoﬁll forms. Tap Add proﬁle to add your personal information such as company, address, etc. Tap Add credit card to add a new credit card. Edit an entry by tapping the proﬁle in the list.
Page 85 2. Tap the site that you want to remove from the list. Tap a site in the Saved Passwords list to move it to the Never saved list. Tap a site in the Never saved list to move it to the Saved Passwords list.
Page 86 Manage Content settings Adjust the type of content that websites can show and the information they can use to enhance your web experience. 1. From the Chrome app, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen)> Settings. 2.
Page 87 Preload webpages Chrome helps you open webpages faster by predicting where you might go next on the page. The browser preloads the page’s data in the background, so the page can open immediately if you tap its link. Keep in mind this feature may use a large amount of data on your phone, but you can always control when Chrome uses this feature: 1.
Page 88: Communication
Communication Contacts The Contacts app allows you to store names, phone numbers, and other information in your phone’s memory. Entries are listed alphabetically. You can scroll through the list, or tap the Favorites tab or Groups tab (at the top of the screen).
Page 89 Communication ICE Information In addition to your emergency contacts, you can enter personal information about you (such as medical record number, allergies, medications, special instructions, etc.) that can be accessed in case of an emergency. To add your personal information: 1.
Page 90 Communication To open your groups list Open the Contacts app and tap the Groups tab (at the top of the screen). Groups displays your contacts by category (at the top of the screen) and your accounts (at the bottom of the screen). Resizing the entries While viewing your Contacts (contacts list, favorites list, or groups), place two ﬁngers on the screen, then spread them apart to increase the size of...
Page 91: Adding Contacts
Communication Separate, Set as default, Export, Add to Home screen, and All calls to voice mail. Adding Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google™ Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts.
Page 92 Communication Set a ringtone to identify calls from this contact. Set the color of the notiﬁcation LED (located at the upper-left corner of your phone) to identify notiﬁcations from this contact. Tap the Picture frame icon to select a picture to identify the name in your list of contacts and in other apps.
Page 93 Communication Contacts Options menu From the Contacts app, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to access the Options menus: From the Contacts tab: Cloud, Delete, Share, Send message, Send email, Speed dial, Manage contacts (Copy contacts, Import/Export, Join Contacts), Edit tabs, and Settings.
Page 94: Communicating With Your Contacts
Communication 2. Tap Speed dial. 3. Tap the speed dial number to assign. 4. Tap the Contact entry. Setting Speed Dial for contact entries with multiple saved numbers When you use the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to set a speed dial, the default number is automatically selected.
Page 95: Messaging
Communication General communication 1. Tap a contact to view the entry details (from the Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, the Groups tab, or the Recent tab). 2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to start. The Dial icon places a call to the number.
Page 96 Communication Using the Messaging app To use the Messaging features, open the Messaging app, tap the information box (at the top of the screen) to set it as your default messaging app, then Tap OK. Tap the New message icon (at the top right of the screen) to start a new text or multimedia message.
Page 97 Communication A character counter is displayed to the right of the message ﬁeld to let you know how many more characters you can type and also the number of pages in the message. To ﬁeld Contacts icon Tap here to enter the Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by recipient(s) manually.
Page 98 Communication 3. Tap the text ﬁeld, then enter your message. 4. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > Add subject to add a message subject. The subject text appears above the body text in bold letters. 5.
Page 99 Communication Tap the Group Conversation button (below the recipients) to allow all of the recipients to be viewed by each other so they can respond to you and the group. The message is sent as a multimedia message (MMS). Tap the Individual Messages button (below the recipients) so that none of the recipients can see the other recipients (similar to BCC).
Page 100: Changing Messaging Settings
Communication To respond to messages you receive While viewing the received message, tap the text ﬁeld at the bottom of the screen, complete your response as necessary, then tap the Send button (on the right side of the text ﬁeld). Changing Messaging Settings To change the Messaging settings, open the Messaging app, tap the Menu icon...
Page 101 Communication Multimedia message Delivery reports: Checkmark to allow your phone to receive delivery reports for the multimedia messages you send. Allow delivery reports: Checkmark to send a delivery report when it’s requested. Auto-retrieve: Remove the checkmark from to download only the heading of multimedia messages, so you can manually download the whole message when you’re ready.
Page 102: Email
Communication Notiﬁcation sound: Tap to select the ringtone to sound when you receive a new message notiﬁcation. Vibrate: Tap to set when the phone will vibrate for a new message notiﬁcation. Choose from Always, While in vibrate only mode, and Never. Repeat alert: Tap to set how often the phone will repeat the alert for unread messages.
Page 103 Communication To open the Email app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Email or tap the Email icon directly from the Home screen. The ﬁrst time you open the Email app, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account.
Page 104: Message Search
Communication Touch and hold an email entry to open a Context menu to access Reply, Reply all, Forward, Delete, Move to, and Mark as unread (read messages have a gray background). Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to open the Options menu to access QSlide, Refresh, Folders, Sort by, Downloads, and Settings.
Page 105 Communication General settings Set default account: Tap to select which email account to designate as your default account. Select download storage: Tap to set download storage location to Internal storage or SD card. Email preview: Tap to set how many lines of email text to download on your phone as a preview.
Page 106 Communication SYNC, SEND & RECEIVE Update schedule: Tap to choose the schedule for updating email. Folders to sync (for Exchange accounts): Tap to select which folders you want to sync. Days to sync email: Tap to select how many days you want to sync email for.
Page 107 Communication NOTIFICATIONS SETTINGS Notiﬁcations: Checkmark to display new email notiﬁcations. Notiﬁcations sound: Tap to set the sound when you receive a new email notiﬁcation. Vibrate: Tap to set when the phone will vibrate for a new email notiﬁcation. SERVER SETTINGS Exchange server settings (for Exchange accounts): Tap to manually change your Exchange server settings.
Page 108: Voicemail
Communication Voicemail The Voicemail app allows the management of voicemail directly from the phone rather than accessing voicemail via traditional methods. Voicemail can display a list of your messages allowing you to choose which message(s) to listen to or delete, without having to dial into your mailbox and listen to voice instructions or prior messages.
Page 109: Gmail
Communication Gmail When you open the Gmail app, the most recent conversations are displayed at the top of your Inbox list. All of your conversations are displayed in your Inbox unless you delete, archive, or ﬁlter them. To open the Gmail app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) >...
Page 110 Communication Message search Tap the Search icon (in the Inbox header at the top of the screen), enter the text you’re looking for, then tap the Search icon on the on-screen keyboard. Adding another Google Account From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
Page 111 Communication Navigating in the Gmail app While viewing your Inbox: Swipe the screen up and down to scroll through your list of messages. Tap the Compose icon (in the header at the top of the screen) to start a new Gmail message. Tap the Search icon (in the header at the top of the screen) to search within the Gmail app.
Page 112: Reading Your Messages
Communication Reading Your Messages From your Gmail Inbox, tap a conversation that contains the message you want to read. The conversation opens to the ﬁrst new (unread) message, or to the ﬁrst starred message, if you’ve previously starred a message in the conversation.
Page 113: Composing And Sending A Message
Communication To reread a message When you open a conversation, messages that you’ve already read are minimized into a tab that indicates the number of hidden messages. 1. From your Gmail Inbox, tap the conversation you want to view. 2. Tap the contact name to open that message. While reading a message you can tap the Unread icon (in the Gmail Inbox header at the top of the screen) to return a read message to the...
Page 114: Replying To Or Forwarding A Message
Communication Replying to or Forwarding a Message Continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by forwarding it without changing the Subject text. Change the Subject text to start a new conversation. NOTE The conversation text and previous messages are also included in your reply (or forwarded) message.
Page 115 Communication Reply all: Checkmark to make Reply all the default message action. Auto-ﬁt messages: Checkmark to shrink the messages to ﬁt the screen and allow zooming. Auto-advance: Sets which conversation list is viewed after archive or deletion. Choose from Newer, Older and Conversation list. Message actions: Sets when to show the action icons on the message header.
Page 116: Hangouts
Communication Signature: Sets the signature you want to include with every outgoing email from this account. Vacation responder: Sets up an automatic email to respond with when you are out of the ofﬁce (or otherwise unavailable). Tap the switch to turn it on, enter the dates for the responder, and enter the subject/message.
Page 117 Communication Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, your friend will receive an SMS inviting them to Hangouts. Tap the text ﬁeld to enter a name, email, number, or circle. 3.
Page 118 Communication Blocking your Friends To block a friend from exchanging messages with you, tap the friend in the chatting list. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > People & options. Tap the block icon next to the friend's name, then tap Block.
Page 119: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera and Video You can use the Camera app to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. It has many state-of-the-art features such as laser auto-focus, dual camera mode, still photo capture while recording video, and much more.
Page 120: Taking Pictures
Entertainment Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and tapping a button icon. When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically to allow you to see a clear image. To take a picture: 1.
Page 121 Entertainment You can use the pinch gesture to use the dynamic zoom feature while you’re recording video. Spread your ﬁngers on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom back out. You can tap the Pause button to pause your video recording. Then, resume your recording by tapping the Record button .
Page 122 Sets the ﬁle size of your video. Choose from UHD 3840x2160, FHD 1920x1080, HD 1280x720, and 120HD Slow Motion. • Voice shutter: Allows you to take pictures with voice commands. When On, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whiskey", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture. Choose from On or Off •...
Page 123: Super Zooming
Entertainment Super Zooming You can change the zoom level for your photos using the pinch-to-zoom feature. Spread your ﬁngers on the screen to zoom in and pinch in to zoom back out. Super Zoom gives you the ability to zoom up to 8 times the normal view. This feature operates automatically while zooming in and out.
Page 124 Entertainment 3. Tap a picture in an album to view it. While viewing an album the following icons are displayed at the top of the screen: • Camera: Opens the Camera. • Share: Allows you to select one (or more) photos to share. Tap Share (at the bottom of the screen) to open the available sharing options (such as Messaging or Bluetooth).
Page 125 Entertainment Assign Pictures After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry or as the background image (wallpaper) for your Home screen or Lock screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) >...
Page 126 Entertainment Tap the Video capture button to record video, then tap the Stop button to stop dual recording. Video Options The Gallery is where you can access your Gallery of stored video images. You can view them, share them with your friends, as well as delete and edit them.
Page 127 Entertainment To delete a video 1. Open an album to view its contents, then tap the Delete icon (at the top of the Gallery screen). 2. Checkmark the video(s) you want to delete, tap Delete (at the bottom of the screen), then tap Yes to conﬁrm. Play a Video 1.
Page 128: Gallery
Entertainment NOTE You don't need to press too hard; the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but ﬁrm touch. Dual Play Dual Play connects two devices using a wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or a wireless connection (Miracast) allowing you to view content on a different screen.
Page 129: Working With Photos
Entertainment Tap an album to open it and view its contents. Tap a picture or video in an album to view it. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to open the Options menu to access Cloud, New Album, Delete, Hide/Show album, Settings, and Help.
Page 130 Entertainment Copy, Copy to Clip Tray, Lock, Slideshow, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Add/Remove location, Rename, Print, or Details. Tap the Delete icon , then tap Yes to delete the picture. Tap the Share icon , tap the sharing method, then complete as necessary.
Page 131: Play Store
Entertainment Play Store Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid apps. To open the Play Store app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Play Store or tap Play Store on the Home screen.
Page 132 Entertainment To download and install an app NOTE Before you can download a paid app, you must set up a billing arrangement. Price/Install button Indicates the cost or install for free apps. 1. From the Home screen, tap Play Store 2.
Page 133: Music
Copy audio ﬁles from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music app. NOTE The LG USB driver needs to be installed on your PC before connecting your phone to transfer music. To copy music ﬁles into your phone 1.
Page 134: Playing Music
Entertainment Playlists, Folders, and Nearby devices, tap at the top left corner of the screen. The Music tabs are listed at the top of the screen. Flick sideways on the screen to scroll and select one. Tap Music library (at the upper-left corner of the screen) to open the Music menu that includes Favorites, Playlists, Folders, and Nearby devices.
Page 135 Entertainment To play music 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Music 2. Select a music category tab at the top of the Music Library screen. 3. Tap the song you want to play. Audio Effects Icon Tap here to apply audio Volume Icon...
Page 136 Entertainment To control playback The Playback screen contains several icons that you can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, and playlists: Tap to pause playback. Tap to resume playback. Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shufﬂe. Touch and hold to fast forward.
Page 137: Working With Playlists
Entertainment To stop music playback and exit the Music Player Slide the Status Bar down to display the Music notiﬁcation. Then swipe the Music notiﬁcation to the left or right. To use a song as a ringtone You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the phone.
Page 138: Youtube
Entertainment 2. In the context menu that opens, tap Add to playlist, then tap the name of the playlist you want to add it to. 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 in the Context menu that appears.
Page 139 Entertainment To open the YouTube app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > YouTube Search for and tap a video to watch it. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) for the YouTube Options menu (Settings, Send feedback, Help, and Sign in/ out).
Page 140: Tools
Tools Dual window The Dual Window feature splits the screen to enable multi-tasking, drag and drop interaction, auto-linking and recently used apps. To activate the Dual window function 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
Page 141: Quickmemo
Tools 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. To create a QuickMemo+ Drag the Status Bar downward, then tap the QuickMemo+ icon the Quick Settings bar.
Page 142 Tools Using QuickMemo+ toolbar options The QuickMemo+ toolbar options (at the top of the screen) allow you to easily create memos. Tap the memo options bar tab to access the QuickMemo+ toolbar icons, and tap it again to hide them. Undo: Tap to undo the most recent action.
Page 143: Qslide
Tools From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > the QuickMemo+ icon , then tap the your memo. Capturing a screen shot To capture a screen shot without the QuickMemo feature, press both the Power/Lock Key (on the back of the phone) and the Volume Down Key (on the back of the phone) at the same time.
Page 144 Tools Tap to exit the QSlide function and view the app in full screen. Slide to adjust the transparency. Tap to exit the QSlide function. NOTE The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time. To open a QSlide window Open the Notiﬁcations panel and tap the desired app in the QSlide apps bar.
Page 145: Quickremote
Tools 1. Open the Notiﬁcations panel and swipe to the left on the QSlide apps bar (if necessary), then tap the Edit icon Drag one of the icon handles at the right side of the screen to move its icon to another position in the QSlide apps bar. Checkmark the icons you want to display and remove the checkmark for the ones you want to remove.
Page 146: Using Quickremote
Tools 3. Tap the Add icon (at the top right of the screen). 4. Tap the device you want to set for the remote, then tap the name of the device’s manufacturer. Use the letters along the right side of the screen to jump directly to that letter in the list.
Page 147 Tools QuickRemote options You can edit your QuickRemote bar by tapping the Edit icon (at the top right of the QuickRemote bar. Drag a remote handle to move it to another position on the bar. To access the QuickRemote Options menu, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to select Magic Remote setting, Edit remote name, Learn remote, Move remote, Delete remote, Settings, and...
Page 148: Calendar
Using the Magic Remote feature Magic Remote controls the TV using a Touchpad and Smart Text (keyboard). Magic Remote is compatible only with LG Smart TVs released in 2012 and after. 1. Select the remote you want, then tap the Menu icon (at the upper- right corner of the screen) >...
Page 149 Tools Events from each account you’ve added to your phone and conﬁgured to synchronize calendars is displayed in your Calendar. Events from each calendar account are displayed in a different color. To change your calendar view No matter where you are in the Calendar app, you can easily switch calendar views.
Page 150 Tools To move the QSlide window to the background, move the transparency slider to the left (move it back to the right to bring it back to the front). To return to the Calendar app, tap the QSlide icon (at the upper-left corner of the QSlide title bar).
Page 151: Viewing Event Details
Tools Time zone sets which time zone to use for the event. Repeat sets if the event will repeat. Repeat until sets when to stop displaying the event in your Calendar. Guests identiﬁes who is invited to the event. Description indicates additional detailed information or notes about the event.
Page 152 Tools While viewing an event’s Details view: Tap the Reminders ﬁelds to change the reminder settings, tap Add reminder to add another reminder, or tap the Remove reminder icon (to the right of the reminder) to remove the reminder. If you have permission to change the event, you can tap the Edit icon the top of the screen) to edit the event or tap the Delete icon (at the top of the screen) to delete the event.
Page 153: Calculator
Tools Calculator The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard calculator or a scientiﬁc calculator. To open and use the Calculator From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Tools folder >...
Page 154: Clock
Tools Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > Calculation history to view your previous calculations. You can tap an entry to calculate it again or edit it. Tap the QSlide icon (at the top right of the screen) to use the Calculator in a QSlide window.
Page 155 Tools To open the Clock app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Clock You can also tap the Clock widget (at the upper-right corner of the Home screen) to open the Clock app.
Page 156 Tools 3. Scroll the time wheel to set the alarm time (Hour and Minute) and the time of day (AM or PM). 4. Tap the day(s) when you want the alarm to sound in the Repeat ﬁeld. If you don’t tap the Repeat setting, the alarm sounds only the one day you set it.
Page 157: Setting The Timer
Tools When the alarm sounds Tap Dismiss or, if set, use the gesture feature of simply turning the phone over to stop the alarm. Tap Snooze to stop the alarm for the snooze duration you set. NOTE If Puzzle lock is set to On, using the gesture feature of turning the phone over will snooze the alarm instead of turning it off.
Page 158: Using The Stopwatch
Tools Managing the World Clock Cities Tap the New City icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to select another city for your list. Tap the Delete icon (at the top of the screen) to select one or more cities to delete from your list.
Page 159: Maps
Tools Maps The Maps app allows you to ﬁnd places and get directions. To open the Maps app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > the Maps icon Search Icon My Proﬁle Tap here to open the keyboard to...
Page 160: Weather
Tools Tap to get directions to a destination. Use the starting point to insert My location or select from recent Map history. Get directions by Car , Transit , Cycling , or Walking Tap DIRECTIONS LIST (at the bottom of the screen) to view the directions in text format (instead of map view).
Page 161 Tools Swipe right or left to scroll through the weather information for each of the cities in your list. Tap the Refresh icon (at the lower-right corner of the screen or widget) to update the current weather. Tap the City list icon (at the top of the Weather app screen) to view your City list.
Page 162: Voice Mate
Tools Voice Mate You can ask Voice Mate to perform phone functions using your voice, such as calling a contact, setting alarms, or searching the web. You can say “help” to help you get started. NOTE The Voice Command app and the Voice Search app will also perform phone functions from your verbal command.
Page 163: Voice Command
Tools NOTES When the language setting for Voice Mate is not the same as the default language • setting on your phone, some commands such as launching apps may not work. When entering text, you can only use letters or numbers. •...
Page 164: Play A Voice Memo
Tools 4. When you’re ﬁnished, tap the Stop button (at the bottom right of the screen). The recording is automatically saved to your recordings list. Storage Icon Tap here to select where to save your recording. Recording Mode Icon Tap here to change the recording mode (ﬁle size).
Page 165: File Manager
Tools 4. Use the following options (at the bottom of the screen) while listening to a voice memo. Tap the Pause button to pause the recording. Tap the Stop button to end the playback and return to the List screen. Tap the Volume button to increase or decrease the volume.
Page 166 Tools To open the File Manager app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Tools folder > File Manager File Manager Options Open the File Manager app, tap All ﬁles, then tap the Internal storage folder to access to the following File Manager options (at the bottom of the screen): : Allows you to create a new folder.
Page 167: Tasks
Tools Tasks The Tasks app 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.
Page 168: Settings
Settings Settings The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and conﬁguring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings app are described in this section. For settings speciﬁc to the Chrome app, see the Chrome section and for settings speciﬁc to your Google Account, see the Gmail section.
Page 169: Airplane Mode
Settings WIRELESS & NETWORKS The Wireless and Networks category allows you to conﬁgure and manage your device’s wireless radio communications. Airplane mode Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggle it On or Off. On disables all wireless connections. Wi-Fi Tap the Wi-Fi switch to toggle it On or Off.
Page 170 Settings Avoid unstable connections: Checkmark to disconnect the Wi-Fi router automatically when the Internet is unavailable. Manage networks: Allows you to specify the order in which your Wi-Fi networks will be detected. Sort list by: Sets how your Wi-Fi networks are listed. Choose Signal strength or Alphabetical order.
Page 171 Settings Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) in the Bluetooth menu to access the following options. Edit phone name: Changes your phone name for easy identiﬁcation when pairing and connecting. Enter your new phone name, then tap Save.
Page 172 Settings Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the mobile data screen) to access the following advanced options. Display in MB/GB: Displays data usage using MB or GB. Data roaming Checkmark to allow you to use a mobile data connection when you're roaming outside your home network area.
Page 173 Settings Assisted dialing: Conﬁgures the Assisted dialing options when you're traveling outside of your home country. INCOMING CALL Incoming voice call pop-up: Checkmark to display an an incoming call pop-up when an app is in use. Use the pop-up to Answer, Ignore, or Ignore with message.
Page 174 Settings CDMA CALL SETTINGS Call forwarding: Enables and disables call forwarding. Choose Turn on call forwarding (and enter the phone number as necessary) or Turn off call forwarding. Voice privacy: Checkmark to enable enhanced privacy mode. Auto answer: Sets the time before a connected hands-free device automatically answers an incoming call.
Page 175 SmartShare Beam: Allows you to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from another LG phone or tablet. VS985 4G LTE: Allows you to change your phone name for easy identiﬁcation when connecting with other devices.
Page 176 Settings YOUR PHONE VS985 4G LTE: Tap VS985 4G LTE to edit your phone name for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, etc., then tap Save. Tap the Image icon set your phone image. Content to share: Sets the types of content your phone is allowed to share.
Page 177 Settings Mobile Hotspot: Tap the Mobile Hotspot switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to use your device as a Mobile Hotspot for other devices to use your mobile network connection. Tap Mobile Hotspot to manage access to your mobile hotspot. Set Up: Sets the SSID and key for your mobile hotspot.
Page 178 NOTE Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to access additional settings. From the Basic VPN setting, it accesses Always on VPN and from the LG VPN screen it access Import certiﬁcates, Settings, and About. DEVICE The Device category allows you to conﬁgure and manage the general...
Page 179 Settings Sound proﬁle: Sets the sound level for your Quiet mode. Choose Silent or Vibrate only. Set time: Sets when to activate Quiet mode. Choose Always on or Schedule. If you tap Schedule, you can set the days and times to automatically turn Quiet mode on.
Page 180 Settings Dial pad touch tones: Checkmark to play tones when you use dial pad. Touch sounds: Checkmark to play a sound when you make screen selections. Screen lock sound: Checkmark to play a sound when you lock and unlock the screen. Sound when roaming: Checkmark to play a sound when roaming.
Page 181 On or Off. On displays an additional Home screen panel with customized information. Choose if you want to display LG Health and Smart Tips. SCREEN Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen. Select it from Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Multi-photo, Photos, or Wallpaper gallery.
Page 182 Settings Lock screen SCREEN SECURITY Select screen lock: Sets how to secure your phone from unintentional and/or unauthorized use. Choose from None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, and Password. Screen swipe effect: Sets the screen swipe effect options. Choose from Light particle, Vector circle, Mosaic, and Soda.
Page 183 Settings Hidden pattern: Checkmark to display the unlock dot pattern when (and where) you tap the Lock screen. Make pattern visible: Checkmark to make your pattern visible while drawing it. Hidden PIN: Checkmark to display the keypad when you tap the Lock screen.
Page 184 Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other. LG keyboard: Checkmark to enable you to move the keyboard to the right or left side of the touchscreen. Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other.
Page 185 Settings Battery BATTERY INFORMATION The Battery charge information is displayed on a battery graphic along with the percentage of the remaining charge and its status. Touch the Battery charge icon to display the Battery use screen to see the battery usage level and battery use details. It displays which components and apps are using the most battery power.
Page 186 Settings Notiﬁcation light: Checkmark to turn off the LED light for notiﬁcations when Battery saver is activated. Help: Displays tips for using the Battery saver function. Smart cleaning This menu shows the space in use and free space in your phone. Tap (at the upper-right corner of the screen), then tap Settings to set the notiﬁcation interval and idle time period.
Page 187 Settings Guest mode: Tap the switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle Guest mode On or Off. On allows you to put your phone in Guest mode from the Lock screen. HOME SCREEN Allowed app: Tap to select the apps available in Guest mode. Wallpaper: Sets the background (wallpaper) for your Guest mode Lock screen.
Page 188 Settings Security Use the Security menu to conﬁgure how to help secure your phone and its data. Content lock Select lock types to lock ﬁles in the Gallery app. Choose Password or Pattern. ENCRYPTION Encrypt phone: Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security. Each time you turn on your phone, a PIN or password will be required to decrypt your data.
Page 189 Language: Sets the language to use on your device. KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS Default: Sets the default on-screen keyboard to use when entering text. LG Keyboard: Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter data. Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings:...
Page 190 Settings Keyboard theme: Sets the Keyboard theme. Choose White or Black. Split keyboard: Checkmark to split the keyboard by spreading your two ﬁngers (only when in landscape orientation). One-handed operation: Checkmark to be able to position the keyboard on the left or right side of the screen for easy one-handed operation.
Page 191 Settings SPEECH Voice Search: Sets voice search options. Language: Sets the Google search by voice language. “Ok Google” hotword detection: Tap the switch (at the top of the screen) to toggle this setting On or Off. On enables you to start the Google Search app simply by saying “OK Google”.
Page 192 LG BACKUP LG Backup service: Allows you to backup and restore your phone's data. You can also schedule backups. PERSONAL DATA Factory data reset: Allows you to erase all of the data on the phone.
Page 193 Settings SYSTEM The System category allows you to view your phone’s system information, as well as manage various system settings. Shortcut key Tap the Shortcut key switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On or Off. On allows quick access to apps by pressing and holding the Volume Keys (on the back of the phone) when the screen is off or locked.
Page 194 Settings Accessibility Improves accessibility for users who have impaired vision, hearing, or reduced dexterity. VISION TalkBack: Tap the TalkBack switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people with impaired vision by providing verbal feedback.
Page 195 Settings LANGUAGE Message/call voice notiﬁcations Language: Tap to set Text-to-speech output. Choose Google Text-to-speech or LG TTS+. If you choose Google Text-to-speech, tap the Settings icon to set Language and Settings for Google Text-to-speech Engine, and Install voice data. If you choose LG TTS+, tap the Settings icon to set Language and Settings for LG TTS+.
Page 196 Settings PHYSICAL AND MOTOR Touch feedback time: Sets the touch feedback. Choose from Short, Medium, and Long. Universal touch: Tap the Universal touch switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to replace the hardware keys with a Universal touch board that is displayed on the touchscreen.
Page 197 Choose from Off, Show all, TalkBack, Invert colors, Universal touch, and Accessibility settings. One-touch input: Checkmark to enable one-touch input. It allows each ﬁnger touch to enter letter or character on the LG keyboard. SERVICES Displays the list of accessibility services installed on your phone. If none are installed, No services installed is displayed instead.
Page 198 Build number, Software version, and Software status. Legal information: Displays open source licenses and Google legal information. Patent information: Displays LG patent information. System updates Check system update status: Tap to check system update status. Check for new system update: Tap to check for new system update.
Page 199: Safety
Safety WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Call (800) 243-0000 for more information. Wash hands after handling. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
Page 200 Safety Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.39inches (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.
Page 201 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The phone by LG operates on Verizon’s 4G LTE network, based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and Mobile Broadband 4G networks in the United States*.
Page 202: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions
Safety Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe? Scientiﬁc research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues.
Page 203 Safety available for sale to the public, it must be tested by the manufacturer and certiﬁed to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Speciﬁc Absorption Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body.
Page 204 Safety wireless phone manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of your phone. Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children? The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientiﬁc evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.” The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all”.
Page 205 Safety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone: (613) 991-6990 http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/...
Page 206: Consumer Information On Sar
Safety Consumer Information on SAR (Speciﬁc Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
Page 207: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Safety 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.
Page 208 Safety 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.
Page 209: Caution: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss
Safety recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call.
Page 210: Tia Safety Information
Safety 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.
Page 211 Safety In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996) * American National Standards Institute;...
Page 212 Safety 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.
Page 213 Safety 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.
Page 214: Safety Information
Safety 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.
Page 215 • Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket. • Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. • Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery charger abroad.
Page 216 Safety • Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty. •...
Page 217 Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. • Do not immerse your phone in water, liquid, or expose to high humidity. If the phone is expose to liquid, turn it off immediately and bring it to an LG Authorized Service Center. •...
Page 218: Fda Consumer Update
Safety • The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
Page 219 Safety authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Page 220 Safety The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
Page 221 Safety wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
Page 222 Safety The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An inﬂuential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
Page 223 Safety 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
Page 224 Safety measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 10. What about children using wireless phones? The scientiﬁc evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Page 225 Safety phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
Page 226 Safety 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the beneﬁts of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car, driving is your ﬁrst responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: 1.
Page 227 Safety 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.
Page 228 Safety otherwise restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle. Cautions The user interface of Google apps (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store apps only operate correctly with phones that have a speciﬁc screen resolution.
Page 229: Declaration Of Conformity
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they're all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
Page 230: Laser Safety Statement
Safety Laser Safety Statement CDRH Compliance THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCT, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. Caution! This product employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Page 231: Speciﬁcations
Speciﬁcations DivX HD ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a ® subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an ofﬁcial DivX Certiﬁed device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your ﬁles into DivX videos.
Page 232: Faq
Please check to see if any issues you’ve encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Stereo/Mono Headset, Car Kit, and FTP What are the connections are available.
Page 233 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Should I have to log Google™ into Gmail whenever I Once you log into Gmail, you don’t Gmail Log-In Service want to access need to log into Gmail again. Gmail? Google Is it possible to ﬁlter No, email ﬁltering is not supported via Google Account Service...
Page 234 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER If you transferred a contact with the Wait and Pause functions saved into the number, you'll need to re-save each number to use these features. To re-save numbers with Wait and Pause Why don't my phone 1.
Page 235 To set multiple languages for your on-screen keyboard, from the Language & input screen, tap the Settings icon (next to LG Keyboard), tap Input language and keyboard layout, then checkmark the languages you want to be able to type. Which languages are...
Page 236 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER VPN access conﬁguration is different according to each company. To Phone How do I set up a conﬁgure VPN access from your phone, Function VPN? you must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator. 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar).
Page 237 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER 1. From the Home screen, touch and I downloaded an app hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Phone and it causes a lot of Touch Keys bar). Application Function errors. How do I 2. Tap Settings > Application manager. remove it? 3.
Page 238 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER How to perform a factory reset: 1. Turn the phone off. 2. Press and hold the following keys (on the back of the phone) at the same time: Volume Down Key Power/Lock Key approximately 10 seconds. 3.
Page 239: Limited Warranty Statement
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 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...
Page 240 LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is...
Page 241 LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
Page 242 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 7.11 Warranty Laws The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods: • The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq], • The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq], and •...
Page 243: Index
Index Connecting to Mobile Numbers Networks 58 10 Driver Safety Tips 224 Gallery 126 Connecting to Networks and Gesture shot 120 Devices 58 Getting to Know the Home Connecting to Wi-Fi Adding an event to your Screen 23 Networks 59 calendar 148 Global access 28 Consumer Information...
Page 244 Index Maps 157 Replace the Back Cover 9 Messaging 93 Replying to or Forwarding a USB Connection 61 Message 112 Mini panel view 26 Using bookmarks 79 Music 131 Using SmartShare 61 Using the Magic Remote Safety 197 feature 146 Safety Information 212 Opening Email and the Using the Stopwatch 156...

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