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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ............................ 1 Your Phone at a Glance ......................1 Set Up Your Phone ........................ 1 Activate Your Phone ......................2 Make Your First Call ......................2 Set Up Your Voicemail......................3 Phone Basics ..........................4 Your Phone Overview ......................
  • Page 3 Applications: How to View, Open and Switch ............... 22 Applications ........................24 Customize Your Home Screen ..................27 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ............28 Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................29 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ............ 29 Access Recently-Used Applications ................
  • Page 4 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ................ 47 Visual Voicemail Options ....................47 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ................47 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..........48 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ............48 Voicemail(Traditional) ......................49 Set Up Voicemail ......................
  • Page 5 Create a Google Account ..................... 68 Sign into Your Google Account ..................68 Access Gmail ....................... 69 Send a Gmail Message ....................71 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ................72 Change Gmail Settings ....................74 Email ............................ 76 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ............... 76 Corporate Email (Outlook) ....................
  • Page 6 YouTube ..........................97 GPS Navigation ........................97 Google Maps™ ......................97 Scout by Telenav ...................... 99 Web and Data ........................... 101 Connect Wi-Fi ........................101 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network ..............101 Add a Wi-Fi Network ....................102 Wi-Fi Direct .........................
  • Page 7 Gallery Options ......................115 Assign Pictures ......................116 Record Videos ........................117 Video Settings ......................117 Dual Recording ......................118 Tracking Zoom ......................119 Audio Zoom ........................ 120 Tracking Focus ......................121 Video Gallery Options ....................121 Live Zoom ........................123 Dual Play ........................
  • Page 8 Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices ................152 Using Content from the Cloud ..................153 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G2 ........154 Transfer Via PC or Laptop ..................154 Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection ................155 Transfer Via Cloud Storage ..................
  • Page 9 Proximity Sensor ......................161 Voice Enhancement ....................161 Save Unknown Numbers .................... 161 Power Button Ends Call ..................... 161 Roaming Settings ......................162 Roaming Mode ......................162 Roaming Guard ......................163 Data Roam Guard ...................... 163 Share & Connect ....................... 164 NFC Settings ......................
  • Page 10 Accounts & Sync ......................184 Cloud .......................... 184 Guest Mode ........................ 185 Location ........................185 Security ........................185 Language & Input Settings ..................186 Backup & Reset ......................187 System Settings ......................... 188 Date & Time ....................... 188 Accessibility ........................ 189 PC Connection ......................
  • Page 11: Get Started

    You must first charge the phone. 1. Charge your phone.  Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging adapter should face toward you.  Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 12: Activate Your Phone

    Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. 2. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.
  • Page 13: Set Up Your Voicemail

    Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. Set Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
  • Page 14: Phone Basics

    Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. 2. Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you participate in video chats.
  • Page 15 3. Micro SIM card tray insert the micro SIM into this tray. 4. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
  • Page 16: Plug & Pop

    Rear View 1. Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos. 2. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Turn on/off Airplane mode.
  • Page 17: Status Bar

    1. Plug in an earphone or OTG (On-the-Go) devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, etc.). 2. The applications panel will display and you can select an app to run. Note: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show the applications panel.
  • Page 18 Icon Description Wi-Fi Connected – Indicates that Wi-Fi is in use. Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on. GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on. Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the home network. CDMA Roaming – Indicates that phone is roaming. Airplane Mode –...
  • Page 19 Icon Description New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message. Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event. Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Problem With Sign-In Or Sync –...
  • Page 20: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn your phone on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button Turn Your Phone On ► Press and hold the Power/Lock Button Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it enters standby mode –...
  • Page 21: Lock And Unlock Your Phone

    To Turn the Screen On 1. Double-tap the center of the Lock screen to turn the screen on. 2. Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets. To Turn the Screen Off 1. Double-tap an empty area of the Home screen or the Status Bar. 2.
  • Page 22: Guest Mode

    2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it. Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to unlock it. Guest Mode Use Guest mode when you let someone else use your phone.
  • Page 23: Using Guest Mode

    Volume Down Key to stop the alarm. Note: If you use your phone with a broken display glass, your phone can break even more or you can be injured. Make sure to visit the LG authorized service center to get your phone repaired.
  • Page 24 Keeping track of your battery's charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose any information you were just working on. 1. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging adapter should face toward you.
  • Page 25: Extend Your Battery Life

    The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/ > Select SUPPORT. In the Search box next to SEARCH PRODUCT SUPPORT, enter the model name or name and click SEARCH. Click the model. On the PRODUCT SUPPORT page, click on Software Update & Drivers.
  • Page 26: Phone Function Buttons

    Tap any of the listed items for more options. Phone Function Buttons Your phone comes equipped with three main function buttons that can be used on any screen to access added functions. Menu Button The Menu Button activates an available menu function for the current screen or application. When on the Home screen, tap to view the following options: ●...
  • Page 27 Context Menus Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen. Select Menu Items To select a menu or option, simply tap it.
  • Page 28: Notifications Panel

    4. Slide the screen up to display more menus. 5. Tap Touch feedback & system. 6. Tap Dial pad touch tones to checkmark it. For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into: ► Tap > > System settings > Sound > Touch feedback & system > Dial pad touch tones.
  • Page 29: Home Button

    2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications Panel will close and the application that corresponds to your response will open. For example, new voicemail notifications dial your voicemail box, and network disconnect notifications open the list of configured networks so you can reconnect. Clear Notifications 1.
  • Page 30: Your Home Screen

    ● Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact‘s available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens. ●...
  • Page 31: Home Screen

    Home Screen On the Home screen, you can view Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. The Quick Keys and application icons provide easy, one-tap access to the functions you use the most. To return to the Home screen: ►...
  • Page 32: Use The Applications Key

    Use the Applications Key All of your phone’s applications are located within the Applications screen. This key accesses shortcuts to your currently available applications. Note: The Applications screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Play Store). 1. Tap >...
  • Page 33 Note: The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications screen automatically. Open and Switch Applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android™. Opened applications can keep running in the background when you open another application.
  • Page 34: Applications

    5. Tap the application icon you want to open. – or – to return to the current application. Note: Swipe any application preview to remove it from the recently used apps screen. Add Application Icons to the Home Screen Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often. 1.
  • Page 35 Internet for free. You can also use this app to receive your text and multimedia messages. – Allows you to perform backup and restore your user data LG Backup and settings on the phone into internal storage. Life Square – Launches the Life Square app, which allows you to collect and save call logs and messages, photos, videos, and voice recordings, and your posts on social networking sites.
  • Page 36 Icon Description Play Books – Allows you to purchase and download ebooks from Play Store. Play Games – Launches the Play Games app and allows you to purchase and play games. Play Movies & TV – Allows you to rent and view videos. Play Music –...
  • Page 37: Customize Your Home Screen

    Icon Description POLARIS Viewer 5 – Launches the Polaris Viewer 5 application so that you can view document files on your phone. QuickTranslator – Launches the Quick Translator application so that you can translate words to your language. Task Manager – Allows you to view running applications, their memory usage, and stop running.
  • Page 38: Add And Remove Widgets On The Home Screen

    Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available canvases (Home or Extended). The application you add to the canvas will still appear within the Applications screen. 6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current canvas. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.
  • Page 39: Change The Phone's Wallpaper

    To place a Widget onto a different screen: 1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move. 2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if moving to a screen located on the left, right side if moving to a screen located on the right). 3.
  • Page 40: Access Recently-Used Applications

    1. Touch and hold an application icon until it’s unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application. 2. Tap the application icon again and select a preloaded icon sign from the Theme icon tab.
  • Page 41: Slide Aside

    1. Touch and hold to open the recently-used applications window. 2. Tap an icon to open the related application. Slide Aside Slide Aside allows you to quickly switch between three open applications (or tasks) using a three finger gesture. 1. Place three fingers on the screen which you are currently working on and slide the screen to the left.
  • Page 42: Quick Access

    Quick Access To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Voice Mate, Google Search, and QuickMemo. Change the Screen Orientation This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone itself has changed.
  • Page 43: Enter Text With The On-Screen Keyboard

    2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable (a blue checkmark displays) or disable the screen auto-rotation. Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a text entry field. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. By default, there are 3 types of touchscreen keyboards: QWERTY keyboard, Phone keyboard, and Handwriting.
  • Page 44 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text.  To enter numbers or symbols, tap  To enter letters again, tap Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto- rotate screen.
  • Page 45 Handwriting Write the text with your fingertip. The touchscreen converts your movements into characters. To acess handwriting mode, touch and hold (or whichever key is displayed), then tap Phone Basics...
  • Page 46: Tips For Editing Text

    Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. To cut/copy and paste: 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2.
  • Page 47: Phone And Web Search Using Text Entry

    Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry You can search on your phone and on the web by entering text. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Search Widget . (For information on how to add widget, see Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen.) 2.
  • Page 48: Phone And Web Search Using Voice Command

    – or – If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct the search. 4. If the phones asks you to select which browser to use, tap your preference. Then, tap Always to keep this preference setting. Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command You can search on your phone and on the web by voice command.
  • Page 49 To use Text Link: ● Tap a message bubble with the icon. ● Highlight text on a webpage or emails and select Text Link. ● Tap Share and select Text Link. Phone Basics...
  • Page 50: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the wireless service and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Dialer The most "traditional" way to place a call is by using the phone's dialer screen. 1.
  • Page 51: Dialing Options

    Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the Dialer, tap the Call logs tab, locate the call entry and tap You can also make calls from your Contacts List, from the Call logs, and using Voice Mate.
  • Page 52: In-Call Options

    1. Touch and hold for 2 seconds. 2. Tap next to the 9-1-1 entry to place the call. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Wake Up the Screen.
  • Page 53: Dial And Save Phone Numbers With Pauses

    WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while using the speakerphone. Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
  • Page 54: Use Direct Dialing

    Use Direct Dialing With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a Home screen. 2. Tap the Widgets tab. 3. Scroll right and tap Direct dial. 4.
  • Page 55: Visual Voicemail

    ● The screen displays an incoming call message. Reject an Incoming Call ► If the screen is locked, swipe in any direction. ► If the screen is unlocked, tap to decline the call. The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message. Answer a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the home network.
  • Page 56: Review Visual Voicemail

    Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Set Up Voicemail. 1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to:  Create a password (part of standard voicemail).  Record your name announcement. ...
  • Page 57: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages

     Reply to reply to the message. You can then reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time. You can tag the reply message for both Urgency and Privacy.
  • Page 58: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu

     Auto forward to email to send a copy of new messages to an email address of your choice.  Personalize voicemail to change your voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update password.  Notifications to determine how your are notified of new voicemails. Set the notification sound and vibrate option.
  • Page 59: Voicemail(Traditional)

    1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap > Settings > Display name. 3. Tap the text field and enter a new identifying name (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages). 4. Tap OK to save your information. Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages 1.
  • Page 60: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message. ● By sounding the assigned ringer type. ● By displaying within the Notifications area of the Status Bar when new unheard voicemail messages are received. Note: When you are roaming off the home network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
  • Page 61: Phone Call Options

    Phone Call Options Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call.
  • Page 62: Call Forwarding

    3. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call 4. Enter the second caller’s phone number and tap or select a number from your Contacts. (Your first call is automatically put on hold.) 5. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge calls to combine both calls into a single 3-way call.
  • Page 63 ● Add call to initiate a 3-way call. ● End to end the current call. ● Dialpad to display the dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code.  For example: When you call your bank‘s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN.
  • Page 64: Set Up Speed Dialing

    speaker (Off). For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing Bluetooth Devices.  When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon ( Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset.
  • Page 65: Call Logs

    Call Logs The Call Logs tab of the phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. Open the Call Logs ►...
  • Page 66 You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with that contact in other ways. ● Add to Contacts (for entries not saved in Contacts) to save the number to Contacts. ● View contact (for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact information.
  • Page 67: Save A Phone Number

    – or – > Add to Contacts > New contact to save the amended number in your Contacts. Clear the Call Logs 1. From the Call logs, tap > Delete all. 2. If you are certain you want to clear the Call logs, tap Yes. –...
  • Page 68: Text-To-Speech

    Text-to-Speech The text-to-speech feature allows the phone to provide a verbal readout of on-screen data such as messages and incoming caller information (based on Caller ID). Text-to-Speech Settings 1. Tap > > System settings > Language & input > Text-to-speech output. 2.
  • Page 69: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
  • Page 70: Add A Contact

    ● Speed dial: Allows you to add a speed dial to your contacts. ● Join contacts: Allows you to join duplicate contacts. ● Import/Export: Allows you to import or export contacts to your internal storage. ● Edit tabs: Allows you to edit the tabs, including rearranging them. ●...
  • Page 71: Add A Contact To Your Favorites

    12. Enter information as much as you want and when you're finished, tap Save. Add a Contact to Your Favorites Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often. 1. Tap > > 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3.
  • Page 72 and an Exchange account and both are configured to sync contacts, changes to the contact from the Google Account are synced to that account on the web, but the information from the Exchange account will remain unchanged. For more information about working with multiple accounts, see Synchronize Accounts.
  • Page 73 2. Tap the name of a contact. 3. Tap > Delete.  If the contact contains information from a read-only account, you will not be able to delete it; you will only be able to change the sync settings for that account or delete the account itself.
  • Page 74: Communicate With Your Contacts

    3. Tap Add to Home screen > Direct dial. The contact will be shown on the Home screen. Note: If there is no available space on a particular Home screen canvas, you must delete or remove an item before you can add another item. In this case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen canvas.
  • Page 75 The Contacts application shares your contacts with many other applications, such as Gmail™ (see Gmail) and messaging (see Text and Multimedia Messaging). To connect by using Quick Contact for Android™: 1. Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android. 2.
  • Page 76: Import, Export, And Share Contacts

    3. If multiple numbers are stored, a pop-up window to select the number will open. (For more information about placing phone calls, see Make Phone Calls.) For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Import, Export, and Share Contacts If you have contacts stored in vCard format on the phone's internal storage, you can import them into your Contacts application on your phone.
  • Page 77: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact You can share a contact with someone by sending it to the person as a vCard file. 1. Tap > > 2. Open the contact you want to share. 3. Tap > Share. 4. Choose the method for sending. Joining and Separating Contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can join them into a single entry.
  • Page 78: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail This email client is Google’s web-based email service. (See Synchronize Your Google Account.) From a computer, launch your preferred web browser and navigate to www.gmail.com. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail (along with calendar events, phone numbers and other contact information) on your phone is automatically synchronized between your phone and your Gmail account on the web.
  • Page 79: Access Gmail

    4. Tap > OK. 5. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark the box to keep the phone backed up with the Google Account. Then, tap Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google Account (the first Google Account set up with your phone).
  • Page 80 View Your Gmail Inbox when Gmail is Running ► If you are viewing a message or another label, tap until you return to your Inbox. Switch Between Accounts Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Google Account at a time. If you have more than one account, you can open the Accounts screen to view how many unread messages you have in each account and switch accounts.
  • Page 81: Send A Gmail Message

    If you want to contact the sender, tap the Contact's picture ID to open Quick Contact. (See Communicate with Your Contacts.) When reading messages in a conversation, you can use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to archive the entire or delete it. After you delete a conversation, you can tap UNDO in a dark gray box that appears on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 82: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    Note: This will start the message from your default Gmail account. To send it from another account, tap the account name at the top left corner of the Inbox, then tap the account you want to use. 3. Enter a recipient's address. As you enter text, matching addresses are displayed from your Contact list.
  • Page 83  The message will open in a new screen where you can add or remove addresses, edit the subject, and add or remove text or attachments.  You can add one or more people to an ongoing conversation by replying to all and then adding the new person's address(es) to the message.
  • Page 84: Change Gmail Settings

     The chosen action affects the selected batch of messages. If you accidentally delete a batch of conversations, you can tap UNDO in the grey bar (that appears briefly after the action) at the bottom of the Inbox screen to return the messages to the Inbox or appropriate label.
  • Page 85 Individual Account Settings You can set each of your accounts with specific, individual settings. 1. Tap > > Gmail. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap the account whose settings you want to modify.  Inbox type: Select the default inbox. ...
  • Page 86: Email

    4. Tap in the upper right corner of the screen to send the email. Email Use the Email application to send and receive emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs.
  • Page 87: Corporate Email (Outlook)

    2. Do one of the following:  If this is your first time to add an email account, tap Yahoo or Other on the Select email provider screen.  If you have already added an email account in Email, tap >...
  • Page 88: Open Email

     Domain: Enter your network domain\login username.  If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure connection (SSL) box to place a checkmark and activate this additional level of security.  If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can prevent connection.
  • Page 89: Create And Send Email

    Create and Send Email Create and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to email messages. 1. From the Inbox, tap 2. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field. ...
  • Page 90: Configure And Sync Corporate Email Settings

    Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and create a corporate email signature. Sync Your Accounts 1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select the Corporate account to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen.
  • Page 91  Auto resend times: Set the number of tries to resend a failed email message.  Always CC/Bcc me: Allows you to copy yourself to emails sent out.  Out of office settings: Allows you to set your out of office settings and message. ...
  • Page 92: Text And Multimedia Messaging

     Ask before deleting: Checkmark to set the phone to ask before deleting email.  Auto-advance: Select which screen to display after deleting an email.  Resize image: Set the default size for image attached while composing.  Trusted certificates: Trusted certificate information is available. 4.
  • Page 93: Read And Reply To Text Messages

    Read and Reply to Text Messages When you receive a text message, your phone will notify you. ► Open the Notification Panel and tap the text message notification. – or – ► Tap > > Messaging and tap the new message. Reply to a Text Message 1.
  • Page 94: Save And Resume A Draft Message

     Image: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select the picture you wish to send with the outgoing message.  Take photo: Opens the Camera application. Take a picture, and then tap OK to use this image in your message. (See Take Pictures.) ...
  • Page 95: Managing Message Conversations

    Managing Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen.
  • Page 96: Delete Messages

    Note: If a message contains a link to a web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the web browser. Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts.
  • Page 97: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, phone or send an email message to the contact, and more.
  • Page 98 • If you disable this option, only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and displayed.  Roaming auto-retrieve: Disable this option if you only desire the multimedia message headers to download while roaming. Enable this option to automatically download your complete multimedia messages even while roaming. ...
  • Page 99: Facebook

     Presidential alerts: This allows presidential alert to be always presented. It is grayed-out because presidential alerts are of high importance and should not be disabled.  Extreme alerts: Enable this option to receive extreme alerts.  Severe alerts: Enable this option to receive severe alerts. ...
  • Page 100: Synchronize Accounts

    Open the Hangouts Application 1. Tap > > Hangouts. Chat with Friends 1. Tap > > Hangouts. 2. Tap to view your contacts list. It includes all of the Google Accounts you've added.  Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, you can invite your friend via SMS.
  • Page 101: Synchronize Your Corporate Account

    Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap New and follow the on-screen prompts to create your new account. 4. Tap the Email and Password fields and enter your information. 5. Tap . Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information.
  • Page 102  Sync Tasks: Checkmark this option to sync tasks.  Update schedule: Allows you to configure when to update emails.  Days to sync email: Allows you to configure how many days of data you want to sync. For more detailed Work/Corporate email information, see Corporate Email (Outlook.).
  • Page 103: Apps And Entertainment

    Apps and Entertainment All your phone‘s features are accessible through the Apps list. Google Play Store Play Store provides direct access to Android applications and games to download and install on your phone. Access the Play Store 1. Tap > >...
  • Page 104: Mobile Id

    2. Tap the icon of the newly installed application. Reinstall a Google Application If the Android Operating System is ever updated, any data contained on the phone will be erased. The only data stored on the phone are Google applications available via Play Store. Note: Pictures, videos, applications and music are stored in the phone's internal memory.
  • Page 105: Music

    5. Open the Notifications Panel if the download is complete, then tap ID ready to install to install the ID Pack. Music You can play audio files that are stored in your phone's internal storage. Copy audio files from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music application. The Music Player application supports audio files in numerous formats.
  • Page 106: Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Play a Song 1. Tap > > Music > Songs tab. 2. Select the song you want to play. Create a Playlist 1. Tap > > Music > Playlists tab. 2. Tap > New playlist. 3. Enter a name and tap OK. 4.
  • Page 107: Youtube

    YouTube YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts and other original videos.
  • Page 108 2. Tap . The map centers on a blue circle that indicates your location. An arrow indicates the direction the device is facing. A transparent blue circle around the dot indicates that your actual location is within the circle. To get an address and additional information for a location: 1.
  • Page 109: Scout Tm By Telenav

    1. While viewing a map, tap 2. In the search box, enter the place you're looking for.  You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example, “theater in New York.” 3. Tap .
  • Page 110 Use Scout by Telenav 1. Tap > > Scout. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to access, launch, and use. Apps and Entertainment...
  • Page 111: Web And Data

    Web and Data Your phone's data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Data Services (3G Network), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). The following topics addresse your phone's data connections and the built-in web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging,...
  • Page 112: Add A Wi-Fi Network

     When you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security, address, and related settings. To receive notifications when open networks are in range: By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 113: Wi-Fi Direct

    4. Tap Forget network. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled phones without an access point. Due to the high battery usage of Wi-Fi direct, it is recommended that you plug your phone into a power outlet while using the Wi-Fi Direct feature. To turn on Wi-Fi Direct: 1.
  • Page 114: Your User Name

    When your phone is connected to the 4G network, the 4G icon ( ) appears in the Status Bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands displayed). Note: The 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it.
  • Page 115: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Your phone is connected to the high-speed 4G LTE network. When the signal bands are animated, your phone is scanning and connecting. During data transfer, the animated icon is not used (for example, when you are opening a web page). When the signal bands are gray, your phone is connected to the network, signal is weak.
  • Page 116: Add A Vpn Connection

    Basic VPN: Sets your phone to use the built-in Android VPN client supporting basic features.  LG VPN: Sets your phone to use an advanced LG VPN client supporting full IP Security features and interoperability. You can add an LG VPN network or select from your list of VPN connections.
  • Page 117: Browser

    2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the Status Bar. Browser Your phone's web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using data service or Wi-Fi data connections.
  • Page 118: Go To A Specific Website

     As you type, the first word with matching characters is highlighted on the screen and subsequent matches are boxed. 3. Tap to jump to and highlight the previous or next matching word. To copy text from web page: 1. Open a web page and scroll to the beginning of the text you want to copy 2.
  • Page 119: Adjust Browser Settings

    ● Bookmarks: Allows you to set up and use custom bookmarks. ● Add to bookmarks: Allows you to save the current page to your bookmarks. ● Homepage: Allows you to go to the homepage. ● History: Allows you to show the history what you visited. ●...
  • Page 120: Create Website Settings

    1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap Settings > General > Set homepage. 3. Select one of the available options and enter the necessary information. Reset the Browser to Default 1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced > Reset to default. 3.
  • Page 121 Create Bookmarks from Other Tabs 1. From any open web page, tap to open the option menu and tap Bookmarks. 2. Tap the History tab. 3. Tap the star icon adjacent to a web page entry. Enter the desired information and tap –...
  • Page 122: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Note: Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo"...
  • Page 123 Settings to adjust the following camera settings.  Cheese shutter: Allows you to take pictures with voice commands. When on, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whiskey", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture.  Brightness: Adjusts the brightness setting compatible with the environment.
  • Page 124: Multi-Point Auto Focus

     White balance: Select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to achieve the most natural-looking colors for your pictures. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.  Color effect: Apply different color effects to your pictures. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, or Negative.
  • Page 125: View Your Pictures

    1. Tap > > Camera. 2. Tap > Shot & Clear. 3. Tap to take the picture. 4. Tap the outlined objects you want to removed. 5. Tap to save the picture. Note: Please take a picture without moving the camera. This function may not be supported if the moving object's color and the background color are similar.
  • Page 126: Assign Pictures

    3. Tap a picture in an album to view it.  Tap a picture group again to reveal the following icons: • Camera: Opens the Camera. • Share: You can share the picture via various methods such as Messaging or Bluetooth.
  • Page 127: Record Videos

     Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image, crop the image and tap Set wallpaper to assign the picture. Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1.
  • Page 128: Dual Recording

     Tracking zoom: Defines focus to enlarge before taking a video. Touch and hold the small screen to resize or move it. ● Settings to adjust the following video settings.  Audio zoom: Allows you to zoom in a certain area to increase sound sensitivity and decrease noise.
  • Page 129: Tracking Zoom

    2. Change to video mode and tap > Dual recording. 3. Touch to start dual recording. Note: Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it. Tap on the small screen to switch screens. to change small window's frame.
  • Page 130: Audio Zoom

    2. Change to video mode and tap > Tracking zoom. 3. Set the magnifying glass to the desired area of the video you want to enlarge. 4. Touch to start recording. 5. Touch to stop recording. Note: Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it.
  • Page 131: Tracking Focus

    4. Zoom in a certain area to increase sound sensitivity and decrease noise. Note: Available only in landscape view. 5. Tap to stop recording. Tracking Focus The Tracking Focus feature allows you to record videos tracking and focusing the object that you select automatically.
  • Page 132 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3. Tap a video to view it. You can access the following options:  Audio Zoom: Increases the volume at selected area during video playback. ...
  • Page 133: Live Zoom

    Live Zoom Live Zoom allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired section appear larger or smaller. When viewing a video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out.
  • Page 134 Project List Screen Project Options ● : Tap to create a new project. ● Share : Tap to share the video project with other applications, such as YouTube. ● Export : Tap to export the finished project to play in other applications. ●...
  • Page 135: Using The Video Editor

    ● Style : Tap to select the video style to quickly and easily make a high-quality video. ● Text : Tap to add text to a video or image clip. ● Split : Tap to split the selected video clip into two sections. ●...
  • Page 136: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multi-tasking. 1. While using an app that supports QSlide, tap to access QSlide. – or – Open the Notifications Panel and touch an app from the QSlide apps section.
  • Page 137 – or – Touch and slide the Status Bar downwards and touch > ADD REMOTE. 2. Select the type of device and its manufacturer, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device(s). Tip: To quickly use the QuickRemote feature, touch and slide the Status Bar downward and on the Quick Settings bar to activate it.
  • Page 138: Quicktranslator

    Universal Remote You can create your own personalized universal remote and choose where to place all of the buttons. 1. From the Home screen tap > QuickRemote. 2. Tap > Universal remote. 3. Enter the Remote name and touch OK. 4.
  • Page 139: Vutalk

    1. From the Home screen tap > QuickTranslator. 2. Tap , Word, Line or Block. 3. Hold the phone toward the subject you want to translate for a few seconds. Note: Only one dictionary is provided free of charge. Additional dictionaries must be purchased. Please select the dictionary you would like to install as your complimentary dictionary.
  • Page 140 3. Tap the checkmark boxes to agree to the LG apps terms and conditions and the privacy policy and tap Accept (if necessary). VuTalk Settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Tap > VuTalk settings. 3. Set the following options as your preferences.
  • Page 141 4. In the contact's details screen, tap After the other party accepts your VuTalk request, you can start VuTalk with him/her. 5. Use the VuTalk screen to chat and visually communicate with your friend.  to attach a photo, take a new photo, map view, or a sticker. ...
  • Page 142: Voice Mate

     Button vibration: Tap a checkmark to vibrate whens the Speak button is tapped.  Voice launch command: Set the voice launch command from LG Mobile or Hello Genie.  Voice launch when charging: Tap a checkmark to open Voice Mate while charging with screen on.
  • Page 143: Quickmemo

     Voice launch on Lock screen: Tap a checkmark to open Voice Mate on Lock screen.  Skip Lock screen: Tap a checkmark to skip Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password when opening Voice Mate via voice launch command on Lock screen. ...
  • Page 144: Notebook

     : Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available applications.  : Tap to save the memo you’ve created. Note: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo feature. Do not use your fingernail. 4. Tap to save the current memo.
  • Page 145 3. Make or create a note using the available tools.  Read only/Edit mode: Tap to view the note in read-only mode and prevent any unintentional drawings. To go back to the Edit mode, tap  Undo/Redo: Undo and redo the previous actions. ...
  • Page 146: Calendar

    5. Tap to send the note via Gmail, Email, or other apps. Then, complete as necessary. Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months. Open the Calendar ► Tap >...
  • Page 147  Day View  Week View Tools and Calendar...
  • Page 148  Month View  Year View Tools and Calendar...
  • Page 149: View Event Details

     Agenda View View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current view. ► In Agenda, Day, Week view, or Month view, tap an event to view its details. Create an Event You can use the Calendar tool on your phone to create events that appear on your phone and in your Google Calendar on the web.
  • Page 150: Edit Or Delete An Event

     You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view to open the new event screen with that day and time already entered. 2. Add details about the event.  Enter a name, and other optional details about the event, just as you would on Google Calendar (on the web).
  • Page 151: Respond To An Event Reminder

     At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you about the event. (See Respond to an Event Reminder.) You can also use Google Calendar (on the web) to configure additional reminders. Delete an Event Reminder 1. Tap >...
  • Page 152: Change Calendar Settings

    Change Calendar Settings You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. ● > > Calendar and then tap > Settings > Calendar settings.  Week starts on: Opens a dialog box to configure from when the week starts on. ...
  • Page 153: Alarm/Clock

    2. Tap 3. Enter the new folder name and tap OK. Note: You can also change the folder color. Organize Items in a Folder ► Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Alarm/Clock You can use the Alarm/Clock application to monitor several types of information at once, in addition to the current date and time.
  • Page 154 5. Tap Snooze duration to open a dialog box to set the amount of time to wait before sounding the alarm again if it is not dismissed. You can set the alarm to ring repeatedly from 5 minutes up to 1 hour. 6.
  • Page 155: Tasks

     Vibration: Set the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A blue checkmark appears.)  Alert sound: Select the alert sound.  Alert volume: Set the alert volume. 4. Tap  to reset the timer and start over.  to resume the timer after it's stopped.
  • Page 156 Synchronize MS Exchange 1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account. 3. Tap Microsoft Exchange to enter your email address and password information. For further information about adding a Microsoft Exchange account, see Set Up a Corporate Email.
  • Page 157: Calculator

    : Tap to create a new task. – or – to access the following options.  Sync now: Tap to sync your Microsoft Exchange account tasks.  Sort by: Allows you to sort tasks by Due date, Priority and Creation order. ...
  • Page 158: Bluetooth

     Touch and hold the Calculator’s display to open a menu where you can copy what you’ve entered and access other tools.  to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold delete numbers repeatedly.  to clear the screen. ...
  • Page 159: Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone's Bluetooth service. Includes the following: ● Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication ● Setting your phone's visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth phones To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: 1.
  • Page 160: Send Items Via Bluetooth

    5. Depending on the device, you might have to tap Pair to accept the passkey (if they match), confirm matching passkeys, or enter the passkey or PIN Code. 6. Tap Done > OK if you entered a passkey or PIN code. 7.
  • Page 161: Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During An Active Call

    4. Tap a paired phone.  The external Bluetooth phone must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful. Send Pictures and/or Videos 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3.
  • Page 162: Enjoy Content From Nearby Devices

    ► Tap to share the content in the Gallery, Music, Videos, POLARIS Viewer 5. Playing / Sending ● Play: You can play the content via a TV, a Bluetooth speaker, etc. ● Beam: You can send the content to the device of Bluetooth and SmartShare Beam supported.
  • Page 163: Using Content From The Cloud

    Connecting Devices Connect your device and other devices supported by DLNA in the same Wi-Fi network. Searching Other Devices 1. Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-supported devices. 2. Connect to the device to view the content. Using Content from the Cloud You can use content from the cloud (i.e., Dropbox) in the Gallery, Music, Videos app, etc.
  • Page 164: Transfer User Contents From An Android Phone To Your Lg G2

    Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G2 If you want to transfer your user contents (i.e., pictures) from an Android phone to your LG G2, you can perform one of the following steps. Transfer Via PC or Laptop You can transfer user contents via a desktop or laptop using a USB cable.
  • Page 165: Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection

    9. On the LG G2, open the Notifications Panel, tap USB connected > Charge phone, then disconnect it from the computer. Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection You can transfer user contents between Bluetooth-enabled phones via Bluetooth connection. For example, to transfer pictures and videos: 1.
  • Page 166 Note: It is recommended that you access your content through the cloud using a Wi-Fi connection to avoid data consumption. Tools and Calendar...
  • Page 167: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System settings menus. Wireless Networks This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, and Mobile networks. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as games, and music, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
  • Page 168: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone‘s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Connect Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Settings Your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more.
  • Page 169: International Dialing

    2. Tap the North American dialing checkbox to enable/disable the feature. International Dialing Set international dialing code for outgoing calls. The Smart dialing and North America dialing options must be disabled. 1. Tap > > System settings > Call > International dialing. 2.
  • Page 170: Auto Answer

    Auto Answer Tap to set auto answer with handsfree. 1. Tap > > System settings > Call > Auto answer. 2. Tap Disable, 1 second, 3 seconds, or 5 seconds. TTY Mode A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
  • Page 171: Proximity Sensor

    Proximity Sensor You can access the proximity sensor through the Call Settings menu. When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls.
  • Page 172: Roaming Settings

    1. Tap > > System settings > Call > Repeat alert for missed calls. 2. Choose from Never, Every 12 seconds, Every 2 minutes, and Every 5 minutes. Roaming Settings With your phone and global roaming service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks.
  • Page 173: Roaming Guard

    1. Tap > > System settings > Roaming. 2. Tap Roaming mode to change the CDMA roaming mode.  Home only to access only the home area mobile network (the home network). This option also prevents roaming on other networks. ...
  • Page 174: Share & Connect

    Note: Data Roam Guard is turned on by default on your phone. To set your Data Roam Guard notification: 1. Tap > > System settings > Roaming > Roaming guard. 2. Tap the Domestic data roaming, International data roaming checkboxes or both to place a checkmark and activate the function.
  • Page 175: Smartshare Beam

    2. Tap the Miracast switch to turn on this feature. 3. Turn on the Miracast feature on your TV or connect to a LG Miracast dongle. Tips: To start the Miracast feature quickly, tap the Miracast icon in the Notifications Panel.
  • Page 176: Usb Tethering

    USB Tethering You can share your phone‟s data connection with a computer by turning on the USB tethering. To share your phone's data connection via USB cable: 1. Tap > > System settings > More..2. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. 3.
  • Page 177: Bluetooth Tethering

    Bluetooth Tethering This feature allows you to connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth and share its internet connection. Turn on Bluetooth tethering 1. Tap > > System settings > More..2. Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate. Help Displays help information for USB tethering, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth tethering.
  • Page 178: Vpn Settings

    Connections Optimizer Your phone can be set to automatically connect you to Wi-Fi networks on your device’s remembered list and, if applicable, to the 4G LTE Network. 1. Tap > > System settings > More..2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. 3.
  • Page 179: Ringtone And Vibration Settings

    Press the down Volume Button until you see on the screen. Volumes Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Volumes. 3. Adjust each volume level. ...
  • Page 180 Phone Ringtone The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls. To select a ringtone for voice calls: 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Phone ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another ringtone or tap Cancel.
  • Page 181 4. Tap OK. Gentle Vibration Allows you to gradually increase vibration up to the currently configured setting. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Gentle vibration. Ringtone with Vibration To set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone. 1.
  • Page 182: Display Settings

    1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Touch feedback & system. 3. Tap the Dial pad touch tones checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other on-screen items: 1.
  • Page 183 3. Use the slider to set a brightness level. Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels. You can also set Automatic brightness to adjust brightness depending on the surrounding lighting. 4. Tap OK. Screen Timeout Select how long the display screen remains backlit after you touch the screen or press a key before the screen darkens.
  • Page 184 To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox again so that the checkmark is removed. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature. Daydream Screensaver will be on when the phone is sleeping while docked and/or charging. 1.
  • Page 185: Home Screen

    1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Smart video (A blue checkmark will appear). Front Touch Buttons Configure the Front key light options. To select front touch buttons' combination: 1. Tap > > System settings. 2.
  • Page 186 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Theme. 3. Select the desired theme and tap Apply. Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Wallpaper. 3.
  • Page 187: Lock Screen

    Home Backup & Restore You can backup and restore app/widget configurations and the theme. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen. 3. Tap Home backup & restore > Backup or Restore. Help Allows you to view help tips for the Home screen. Lock Screen Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options and when to be locked.
  • Page 188 Power/Lock Button on the back of the phone. 3. Release the Power/Lock Button only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/ Lock Button again. 4. Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed.
  • Page 189 Weather Animation Show weather animation for current location or primary city set in Weather based on auto data updates. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Weather animation checkbox to show weather animation. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Wallpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen.
  • Page 190: Gestures

    Lock Timer Choose the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Lock timer. 3. Tap the desired time. Power Button Instantly Locks Allows you to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power/Lock Button 1.
  • Page 191 If the proximity sensor is covered by substance as phone case and etc., it may cause incorrect action. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Answer an incoming call checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Fade Out Ringtone You can set the phone to fade out the ringtone by picking up it from the flat surface during the...
  • Page 192: One-Handed Operation

    > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap One-handed operation. 3. Tap the LG keyboard checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Lock Screen To adjust the position of the PIN entry to the left or right.
  • Page 193: Storage

    2. From the DEVICE section, tap One-handed operation. 3. Tap the Lock screen checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Help Allows you to view help information for one-handed operation features. Storage The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available space on the system memory. 1.
  • Page 194: Slide Aside

    Note: Tap Auto-sync data to automatically sync your account data. Cloud The Cloud menu allows you to manage the cloud accounts for LG apps. You can add your cloud account on the list and then you can browse, play and download your content on LG apps.
  • Page 195: Guest Mode

    1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the PERSONAL section, tap Cloud. 3. To add an account, tap Dropbox or Box and select a cloud to add. 4. After signing in, tap the cloud menu in Gallery, Music, Videos, File Manager and Polaris Viewer 5 to use cloud content.
  • Page 196: Language & Input Settings

    Password Typing Visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter. Phone Administrators Add or remove device administrators. Unknown Sources Allow installation of non-Play Store applications. Verify Apps Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm.
  • Page 197: Backup & Reset

    Allows you to view, edit, and add words to your personal dictionary. Keyboard & Input Methods Shows the default keyboard type. Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Android Keyboard, LG Keyboard, Google voice typing, or Swype. Tap to configure each keyboard’s settings.
  • Page 198: System Settings

    1. Tap > > System settings > Backup & reset > LG Backup service. 2. Read the LG apps rights agreement and tap the check box (if necessary). 3. Tap Accept, if not previously accepted. Note: Tap > Help to learn more about LG Backup Service.
  • Page 199: Accessibility

    ► Tap > > Systems settings > Date & time. Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. Note: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Vision Allows you to configure the following visual options. 1.
  • Page 200 Physical and Motor Allows you to configure the following physical and motor options. 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want.  Touch feedback time: Allows you to set the touch and hold delay (short, medium, or long).
  • Page 201: Pc Connection

    PC Connection Your phone's PC connection menu lets you configure the default USB connection method, and ask upon connecting setting. Select USB Connection Method Opens a dialog box to choose the default connection mode when connecting your phone to a PC via USB.
  • Page 202: System Updates

    > System settings > System updates > Update Firmware. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update LG Software This option allows you to download and update the LG software. 1. Tap > > System settings > System updates > Update LG software.
  • Page 203: Printing

    Printing Allows you to print the content of certain screens (such as web pages displayed in Chrome) to a printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android device. About Phone Display information about the network, phone identity, battery, hardware, software, legal, and regulations and safety.
  • Page 204: Important Messages

    WARNING: Use only batteries and chargers approved by LG or your service provider with your phone. The failure to use an approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
  • Page 205: Copyright Information

    All materials in this guide including, without limitation, the design, the text, and any marks are the property of LG Electronics, Inc. Copyright © 2014 LG Electronics, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics, Inc. LG G2 is a ®...
  • Page 206: Index

    Index 3-way Calling, 52 Browser Menu, 109 4G, 103 Calculator, 147 About Phone, 193 Calendar, 136 Access Gmail, 69 Call Emergency Numbers, 41 Call Forwarding, 52 Access Recently-Used Applications, 31 Accessibility, 189 Call Logs, 55 Accessory, 191 Call Reject, 159 Accounts &...
  • Page 207 Data Services General Information (3G and Guest Mode, 12, 185 4G Networks), 103 Hardware Key Control Mode, 13 Date & time, 189 Hearing Aids, 160 Decline with Message, 159 Home Button, 19 Delete Messages, 86 Home Screen, 21, 176 Device Settings, 168 Home Screen Clean View, 31 Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Import Contacts From Your Internal...
  • Page 208 Tracking Zoom, 119 Screen On/Off, 11 Transfer User Contents From an Android Search Your Phone and the Web, 36 Phone to LG G2, 154 Security, 186 Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection, 155 Send a Gmail Message, 71 Transfer Via Cloud Storage, 156...
  • Page 209 Turn Bluetooth On and Off, 148 Voice Enhancement, 161 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network, Voice Mate, 132 Voicemail Notification, 50 Turn Your Phone On and Off, 10 Voicemail Settings, 158 USB Tethering, 166 Voicemail(Traditional), 49 Use Direct Dialing, 44 VPN Settings, 168 Use the Applications Key, 22 VuTalk, 129...

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