Table of contents Important notice ........5 On-screen keyboard ......28 Entering special characters ....28 Getting to know your phone ....10 Google account setup ......29 Phone overview ......... 10 Installing the battery ......12 Connecting to Networks and Devices 31 Charging the phone ......
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Multimedia .......... 56 Creating a group ........ 40 Gallery ..........56 Messaging ........... 41 To open the Gallery application ..56 Sending a message ......41 Working with photos ......56 Using smilies ........42 Working with videos ......57 Changing the conversation theme ..
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Table of contents The Web ..........66 Browser ..........66 Chrome ..........67 Settings ..........69 Access the Settings menu ....69 WIRELESS & NETWORKS ....69 DEVICE ..........71 PERSONAL ......... 77 SYSTEM ..........81 Phone software update ...... 87 About this user guide ......
Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1.
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Important notice Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. • Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power. • To check the battery power level: >...
3. Before installing an open source application and operating system (OS) WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty. WARNING To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store.
Important notice WARNING Precautions to take when using a pattern lock. It is very important to remember the screen lock you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect screen lock 5 times. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
6. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media sync (MTP) Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable provided with your phone. A USB connection type list will appear on your phone screen. Tap the Media sync (MTP) option. Select the Open device to view files option on your PC.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Front Camera Lens Use to take a picture of Proximity Sensor yourself or to video chat on supported applications. Home Key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Recent Apps Key Back Key Displays recently used Return to the previous screen.
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Flash LED Volume Keys Power/Lock Key On the Home screen: Control • Turn your phone on/off, restart, ringer volume. lock/unlock the screen, turn During a call: Control your • airplane mode on or off, and earpiece volume. change the ringer type. When playing audio/video: •...
Getting to know your phone Back cover Camera Lens microSD Card slot Battery Speaker Installing the battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure below.
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Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2). Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2).
Getting to know your phone Charging the phone The Charger/USB Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the USB cable into the phone and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. •...
Using the memory card Make sure to unmount the SD card in the Storage menu before removing it. Remove the back cover. Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. Locking and unlocking the screen If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked.
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Getting to know your phone If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications).
Your Home screen Your Home screen Important notice Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Touch or tap – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold –...
Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the Home screen panels. You can customize each panel with pre-loaded and downloaded apps, widgets, and wallpapers. The Quick Keys are available at the bottom of the Home screen. Quick Keys provide easy and one-tap access to the functions you use the most.
TIP! Using folders You can combine several app icons in a folder to help keep you organized. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen and a folder will be created with both icons in it. Unlocking the Screen Press the Power/Lock Key to turn on your screen.
Your Home screen KnockON You can turn on/off the screen by just double-tap. Double-tap the center of the screen quickly while it's off to turn it on. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status Bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or an empty area on the Home screen.
Tap the icon design you want from the available Theme icon choices and change the size (if desired), then tap OK. Tap Photo icon, then tap Add new. Set the size for the icon, then tap OK. Select the image want to use for the application. Crop the image if necessary, then tap NOTE: Your customized application icon(s) are only applied to icons on your •...
Your Home screen Drag the icon over another icon and release it to create a folder. Customizing the Apps screen From the Home screen, tap Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen to go to the Apps screen, if it is not already selected.
Quick access To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Google Now Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads. From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone's current status and pending notifications.
Your Home screen Pending System notifications notifications Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar downwards to open the Notifications Panel. To check the Notification message list, again swipe the notification upwards. Quick Settings Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness and more.
QSlide apps To access the QSlide apps, open the Notifications Panel. The QSlide apps bar is located at the top of the Notifications Panel. The following items are available on the QSlide apps bar: Videos, Browser, Phone, Messaging, Calendar, Email, File Manager, and Calculator. To rearrange QSlide apps items on the Notification Panel Swipe the QSlide apps bar to the left and tap .
Your Home screen Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Description No signal...
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Icon Description Icon Description New Hangouts message New voicemail New text or multimedia message Do not disturb Song is playing Battery saver is on Phone is connected to PC via USB cable NOTE: The icon locations in the Status Bar may differ depending on the functions, features, and apps being used.
Tap to delete the previous character. Entering special characters The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. “á”) when entering text. For example, to enter “á”, touch and hold the “a” key until the additional characters are displayed. Then select the special character you want to enter.
Google account setup Google account setup Important notice The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one.
Google account setup Signing in to your Google account On the Google Accounts & sync screen, enter your e-mail address and password. After signing in, you can use Gmail and take advantage of Google services. Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, it will be automatically synchronized with your Google account on the web (depending on your synchronization settings).
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or 'hotspot'. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.
Bluetooth allows you to share data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and connect to Bluetooth headsets. NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or • received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are •...
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Depending on the type of device, you may have to enter matching codes, confirm matching codes, or the devices will automatically pair. Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the other device. NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.
Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable. If you haven't installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to manually change the settings. Slide down the status bar > Tap USB connected >...
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Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a PC on which Windows Media Player has been installed. Select the Media sync (MTP) option. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.
Calls Making a call From the Home screen, tap to open the dial pad. Enter the number using the dial pad. To delete a digit, tap to make a call. To end a call, tap TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list.
TIP! Decline with message You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call with message during a meeting. Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Up and Volume Down Keys on the left-hand side of the phone.
Calls Viewing your call logs and choose the Call logs tab. A complete list of all From the Home screen, tap dialed, received and missed calls is displayed. TIP! Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call. •...
Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contacts name. You can also scroll the alphabet bar along the right side of the screen.
Contacts Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. The star will turn yellow color. Removing a contact from your favorites list From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list. Tap the Contacts tab and choose a contact to view its details. Tap the yellow color star to the right of the contact's name.
TIP! You can tap the icon to attach a file you want to share. NOTE: All functions of the Messaging app will be limited if the LG Messaging app is not set as the default SMS app. To set the default SMS app, from the Home screen, tap >...
Liven up your messages using smilies and emojis. When writing a new message, tap > Insert smiley. To access emojis, tap the LG keyboard and choose an emoji category to view the available emojis. Changing the conversation theme Sets how your conversations are displayed.
Changing your message settings Your phone message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings according to your preferences. Open the Messaging app and tap > Settings. •...
E-mail E-mail You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Gmail (also supported). The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need.
Working with account folders Open the Email application and tap > Folders. Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email To compose and send a message While in the Email application, tap Enter an address for the message's intended recipient.
Camera and Video Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. To open the Camera application > Camera From the Home screen, tap Tap the Camera icon from the Home screen. TIP! If you’ve set your phone to use the Swipe unlock method, from the locked screen, simply press the Power/Lock Key, on the back of the phone, then drag the Camera icon...
Flash – Taps to turn the flash On, Off or set it to Auto. Swap camera – Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. Mode – Mode to select the mode from Auto and Panorama. Settings –...
Camera and Video Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video > Camera From the Home screen, tap Frame your subject on the screen. to start recording the video.
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Cheese shutter: Allows you to take pictures with voice commands. When on, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whiskey", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture. Timer: Set your camera's timer. This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture.
Camera and Video Gesture shot Take a picture with hand gesture. To take photo, raise your hand until front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen.
Switch camera Swipe to switch between the rear camera and the front camera. View Your Pictures The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images. You can view them in a slideshow, share them with your friends, and delete and edit them. >...
Function QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.Capture screens, draw on them and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo+. (While screen is switched off) Press and hold the Volume Up key. Touch and slide the status bar downward and tap...
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Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, Eraser and create a memo. in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen. To exit QuickMemo+ at any time, tap NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+. Do not use your fingernail.
Function Using the QuickMemo+ options You can easily use the editing tools when using the QuickMemo+. Undo or Redo. Use complex concept function. Select the pen type and the colour. Erase the memo that you created. Save the memo with the current screen in the Gallery or QuickMemo+. Option: Tap to choose Share, Paper style for the memo.
QSlide From any screen, bring up a notepad, calendar, and more as a window inside your screen. Tap to exit the QSlide and return to full window. Tap to adjust transparency. Tap to end the QSlide. Tap to adjust the size. Touch and slide the status bar downwards >...
Multimedia Multimedia Gallery Open the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and videos. To open the Gallery application > Gallery From the Home screen, tap • Viewing your albums The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos saved in your phone, including those you’ve taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations.
To view a photo > Gallery From the Home screen, tap Open an album and tap a picture. to access Set image as, Move, Copy, Copy to Clip Tray, Slideshow, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Add/Remove location, Rename, Print, or Details.
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Multimedia To view a video > Gallery From the Home screen, tap to view the videos stored in storage. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. Tap a video to view it. You can access the following options: Favorites: Tap to set the video to your Favorites folder.
QSlide while playing videos You can play videos in a QSlide window allowing you to use other applications while the video is playing. Open the Gallery application and begin playing the video. Tap the QSlide icon at the top right corner of the screen to activate the QSlide feature to play the video in a QSlide window.
Multimedia When you’re finished transferring files, swipe down on the Status Bar and tap Media device (MTP) > Charge phone. You may now safely unplug your device. Playing a song > > Apps tab > Music. Tap Songs. Select the song you want to play. Tap to pause playback.
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Tap to open the current playlist. Tap to access Search, Add to playlist, Delete, Share, Set as ringtone, Music video, Details or Settings. To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the back side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list.
Utilities Setting your alarm > Apps tab > Clock > > Set the desired alarm time. Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo. Tap Save. Tap Save to save the alarm. NOTE: To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, tap and select Settings.
Tap Event name and enter the event name. Tap Location and enter the location. Check the date and enter the time you wish your event to start and finish. If you wish to repeat the alarm, set REPEAT and set REMINDERS, if necessary. Tap Save to save the event in the calendar.
Utilities Tasks This task can be synchronized with MS Exchange account. You can create task, revise it and delete it in MS outlook or MS Office Outlook Web Access. To Synchronize MS Exchange From the Home Screen, Tap > > Apps tab > Settings.
Voice Search Use this application to search webpages using voice. > Apps tab > Google folder > Voice Search. > Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
The Web Browser Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.
Opening a page To go to new page, tap To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it. Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
The Web Viewing webpages Tap the Address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a page To go to a new page, tap > New tab. To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to select it. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when you are logged in with the same Google account.
Settings Access the Settings menu This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone's System settings menus. To access the Settings menu: , touch and hold the Recent Apps Key and select the System settings. - or - >...
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Settings < Bluetooth > Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. < Mobile data > Displays the data usage and allows you to set a mobile data usage limit. < Call > Voicemail – Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service. OUTGOING CALL Auto retry –...
OTHERS DTMF tones – Sets the length of the DTMF tones. Choose Normal or Long. Call restrictions – Allows you to restrict incoming or outgoing calls. Call duration – Allows you to view the call duration for the last call, outgoing calls, incoming calls, and all calls.
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Settings Notification sound – Sets the sound for notifications. You can also add a notification sound by tapping the New icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen). Sound with vibration – Checkmark to set the phone to vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you receive calls.
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< Display > SCREEN Brightness – Adjust the screen brightness. Checkmark Night brightness to set brightness at 0% automatically between 12:00 AM ~ 06:00 AM. Screen timeout – Set the amount of time before the screen times out. Screen-off effect – Set the screen off effect used when the screen turns off. Auto-rotate screen –...
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Settings Allow Home screen looping – Checkmark to set the Home screen panels to scroll continuously, eliminating the need to scroll back in the opposite direction when you reach either end. DATA Home backup & restore – Backup and restore the app, widget, and theme configurations.
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Power button instantly locks – Set the screen lock when the Power/Lock Key is pressed. < Gestures > ANSWER ME Silence incoming calls – Flip the device to silence incoming calls. OTHERS Snooze or stop alarm – Flip the device to snooze or stop the alarm. Pause video –...
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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. Battery usage – Tap the Battery charge icon to display the Battery use screen to see battery usage level and battery use details.
Swipe left and right to select one of the three tabs across the top of the screen to view detailed information for DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, and ALL applications. Tap an entry to view more information, tap Stop (or Force stop), then OK to stop it from running.
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Settings < Security > ENCRYPTION Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt the phone to keep it secure. After encryption, a PIN or password needs to be entered each time you power the phone Encrypt SD card storage – Allows you to encrypt the SD card data to keep it secure.
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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:...
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Settings SMART INPUT Path input: Checkmark to enter a word by drawing a path through all of the letters. Show word suggestion: Checkmark to show words through text prediction. Show emoticon suggestions: Checkmark to show word-related color emoticons. Auto correction: Choose from Off, Mild, Moderate, and Aggressive. Update word suggestions: Uses Swype Connect to provide more word suggestions.
Text-to-speech output – Sets the preferred speech engine and speech rate (slow vs. fast). Also plays a short demonstration of speech synthesis. MOUSE/TRACKPAD Pointer speed – Sets the pointer speed using a slide bar to select it. < Backup & reset > BACKUP &...
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Settings < Date & time > Automatic date & time – Checkmark to use network-provided time. Automatic time zone – Checkmark to use network-provided time zone. Set date – If you do not activate Automatic date & time, then set the date. Set time –...
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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+.
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Settings Sound balance – Routes the sound through both the right and left channel when a headset is connected. To manually set the audio route, move the slider on the sound balance slide bar to set it. Flash alerts – Checkmark to allow a flash to blink for incoming calls and notifications.
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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 Switch access – Allows you to interact with your device using one or more switches that work like keyboard keys.
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Software info – Allows you to view the Android version, baseband version, kernel version, build number, and software version. Legal info – Allows you to view LG apps rights agreement, open source licenses and Google legal information. Patent information – Display LG patent information.
- Each software version is updated sequentially. Even after the update is completed, check if there is any newer version available. - LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the...
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Travel adapter Data cable Connect your phone and PC. User Guide Battery Learn more about your phone. NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your • warranty. Accessories may vary in different regions. •...
• providers or carriers, This content may be subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this manual, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com. Your phone's applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or •...
About this user guide Trademarks LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. •...
Category Question Answer Sub- Category You can connect a Bluetooth audio What are the functions Bluetooth device such as a Stereo/Mono available via Bluetooth headset or Car Kit. Devices If my Bluetooth headset is connected, can I listen to my Yes, you can listen to your music Bluetooth music through...
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category Google™ Do I have to log into Once you have logged into Gmail, no Service Gmail whenever I want need to log into Gmail again. to access Gmail? Gmail Log-In Google™ Service Is it possible to filter No, email filtering is not supported emails? via the phone.
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category Is it possible to install Any application that is available at Phone another navigation Play Store™ and is compatible with Function application on my the hardware can be installed and Navigation phone? used. Is it possible to Phone Only Gmail and MS Exchange server synchronize my...
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Settings > Display tab > Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern will appear. 4.
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category If you have forgotten your pattern: If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with your What should I do if Google account to unlock your Phone...
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category The phone has multilingual capabilities. To change the language: Phone Function Is it possible to change 1. From the Home screen, tap my phone's language? Language and tap Settings. Support 2. Tap General tab > Language & input >...
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is Phone When Wi-Fi and set to On). However, there will be Function mobile network are no notification when your phone both available, which Wi-Fi &...
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category Is it possible to charge Yes, the phone will be charged by Phone my phone using a USB the USB cable regardless of whether Function data cable without the necessary drivers are installed installing the necessary Charger or not.
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Category Question Answer Sub- Category Recovery How can I perform a Solution If your phone does not restore to its factory reset if I can’t original condition, use a hard reset Hard Reset access the phone’s (factory reset) to initialize it. (Factory setting menu? Reset)
For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product. Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred. Repairs under warranty, at LG’s option, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
Charger and Adapter Safety The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad.
For your safety battery. And also, it might cause the deterioration of battery’s characteristics and cycle life. The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger. Do not use near places that can generate static electricity more than 100V which could damage the protection circuit.
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Keep your Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If the mobile device does get wet, do not accelerate drying with the use of an oven, microwave, or dryer, because this may damage the mobile device and could cause a fire or explosion.
For your safety Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft cloths lightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. Shock or vibration Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
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Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software.
For your safety Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.59 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.59 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.
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conducted around the world and FDA continues to monitor developments in this field. You can access the joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under “c” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted.
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For your safety in use, and the use of hands-free devices. For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/ Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association website at http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/ AID/10371. You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your phone. Can I minimize my RF exposure? If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposure.
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Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children? The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.” The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all”.
For your safety U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 http:// www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone: (613) 991-6990 http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120...
Germany Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156 http://www.icnirp.de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: (202) 293-8020 http://www.ansi.org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: (301) 657-2652 http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on...
For your safety Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.
Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
For your safety Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives). Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
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For your safety 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while being used.
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Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
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For your safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
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have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures.
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For your safety conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
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and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
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For your safety 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.
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tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices.
For your safety International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf) National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/) Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them.
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Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy. The exposure limit for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
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For your safety The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 1.28 1.13 W/Kg (1g) and when worn on the body, as described in this user’s manual, 0.79 is 1.05 W/Kg (1g). While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
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However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise.
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For your safety interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.
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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. When you’re talking on a cell phone, it’s recommended that you turn the BT (Bluetooth) or WLAN mode off for HAC.
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For your safety interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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7.11 Warranty Laws The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods: seq], and A typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair, or replace for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not preempt state law.