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User Guide
LG-D321
www.lg.com
MFL68301001 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-D321 www.lg.com MFL68301001 (1.0)
  • Page 2 Copyright ©2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights • reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, •...

  • Page 3: Service Activation

    SERVICE ACTIVATION About this user guide Please read this user guide carefully before you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should your phone fails to operate correctly, refer to the FAQ section. Some features and service may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents SERVICE ACTIVATION ........2 Bluetooth ..........29 USB tethering ........32 Important notice ........6 Smartphone Mobile Hotspots ....32 Getting to know your phone ....12 Calls ............34 Phone overview ........12 Making a call .........34 Installing the Micro SIM card and Calling your contacts ......34 battery ...........14 Answering and rejecting a call ....34 Charging your phone ......16...
  • Page 5 After recording a video......50 About backing up and restoring Watching your saved videos ....51 smartphone data .........62 Adjusting the volume when viewing a LG Backup your smart phone data ..63 video .............51 Scheduling automatic backups .....63 Functions ..........52 Restoring smartphone data....63 QuickMemo ...........52...
  • Page 6 Access the Settings menu .....69 Networks ..........69 Sound ............71 Display ..........72 General ..........74 Phone software update ......80 Phone software update ......80 LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over-the-Air (OTA) .........80 Trademarks ..........82 Trademarks ...........82 DivX Mobile ..........82 Dolby Digital Plus ........82 Accessories ..........84 Troubleshooting ........85...

  • Page 7: Important Notice

    Important notice Before you start using the phone, please read this! Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative.
  • Page 8 Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. • Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be • reduced. While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level. • To view the battery charge level From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 9 Important notice 4. Using a screen lock Set a screen lock to secure your phone from unauthorized use. To set the screen lock, follow the process below. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Display tab > Lock screen >...
  • Page 10 Turn the power off. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key on the phone. Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again. Release all keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed.
  • Page 11 Important notice 7. Using a microSD Card Pictures, music and video files, can be saved to external memory. Before saving these files to external memory, you need to insert a microSD card. If you have not inserted a microSD card, your items will be saved to internal memory. Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first.
  • Page 12 TIP! To return to a recent application, press and hold the Home Key . The screen then displays a list of applications you have recently used. 10. Unlock the Screen Your screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data connection.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front-Facing Camera Lens Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported applications. Power/Lock Key Press and hold to power on and off, restart, enable and disable Airplane mode, or change the •...
  • Page 14 TIP! Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are • available. If your phone has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the • battery, install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds. Power/Lock Key Volume keys On the Home screen: Controls ringer volume...

  • Page 15: Installing The Micro Sim Card And Battery

    Getting to know your phone Installing the Micro SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the Micro SIM card and battery: Hold the phone on your hand fi rmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fi...
  • Page 16 Slide the Micro SIM card into the Micro SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards and the notched side is inserted fi rst (see image below). Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery and press the battery down until it clicks into place...

  • Page 17: Charging Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place Charging your phone A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone. A USB adapter, which is included with your phone, is used to charge the battery. Ask your local sales representative for further details regarding approved batteries and chargers.
  • Page 18 NOTE: Make sure the battery is installed before connecting the USB adapter. If the battery is not installed and the USB adapter is connected, the phone will not operate properly due to prolonged power cycling. Also, removing the battery with the USB adapter connected may damage the device. Please unplug USB adapter before removing battery.

  • Page 19: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Getting to know your phone Inserting a microSD card Insert a microSD™ card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. NOTE: This device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Remove the back cover.

  • Page 20: Removing The Microsd Card

    Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, first you need to unmount it. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the battery cover and battery, then gently pull the microSD card from the slot.

  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Getting to know your phone If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use. NOTE: If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will have been deleted.

  • Page 22: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch Screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.

  • Page 23: Home Screen

    Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers. NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider.

  • Page 24: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    To add items on your Home screen: Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. Tap the Apps or Widgets tab. Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your fi nger. To remove an item from the Home screen: Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and lift your finger.

  • Page 25: Accessing Notifications

    Your Home screen notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing things like Wi-Fi or bat tery strength on the right. NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Pending battery status notifications Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel.

  • Page 26: Notification Icons On The Status Bar

    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...

  • Page 27: On-Screen Keyboard

    Your Home screen Missed call Uploading data Bluetooth is on GPS is on System warning Data is synchronizing New Gmail message An alarm is set available New Hangouts message New voicemail available available New text or multimedia Choose input method message A song is currently playing Mobile hotspot is active...

  • Page 28: Entering Special Characters

    Tap to delete the previous character. Entering special characters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. "á"). For example, touch and hold the desired key (for example, the "a" key). After the desired character appears, slide your your finger over it and lift it off to enter it.

  • Page 29: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen.

  • Page 30: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    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.
  • Page 31 Connecting to Networks and Devices Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet. Turn on Bluetooth From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings > Networks tab, then tap the Bluetooth switch to turn on the Bluetooth functionality. To make your phone visible to other devices From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key >...
  • Page 32 TIP! Please consult documentation included with Bluetooth device for information on pairing mode and passcode (typically 0 0 0 0 – four zeroes). How to send data from your phone via Bluetooth You can send data via Bluetooth by running a corresponding application, not from the Bluetooth menu.

  • Page 33: Usb Tethering

    Connecting to Networks and Devices USB tethering You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a USB cable. To tether your phone with your computer using the USB Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
  • Page 34 NOTE: To use your phone’s Hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service added to your rate plan. In addition, your Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service cannot be used at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching this service. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors.

  • Page 35: Calls

    Calls Making a call From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the dial pad. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear Tap Call to make a call. To end a call, tap End TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The In-Call Volume

    Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone. Making a second call During your initial call, tap the Menu Key and select Add call. Dial the number or search your contacts. Tap Call to connect the call.

  • Page 37: Ending A Call From The Status Bar

    Calls Ending a Call from the Status Bar Touch and drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifi cations Panel. Tap End call to end the currently active call. Viewing your call logs From the Home screen, tap Phone , then tap the Call logs tab.

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the keypad. You can also tap a letter along the right side of the screen to access names starting with the chosen letter.

  • Page 39: Creating A Group

    Contacts is added to your favorites. To remove a contact from your favorites list From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. Tap a contact to view its details. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name.

  • Page 40: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Warning! The LG Messaging app should be set up as the default SMS app. If not, some message functions will be limited. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations.

  • Page 41: Using Smilies

    Messaging NOTE: When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible notification. Using smilies Liven up your messages using smilies. When writing a new message, tap or tap the Menu Key > Insert smiley. Changing your message settings Your phone’s message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately.

  • Page 42: Email

    Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. 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. Managing an email account The first time you open the Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.

  • Page 43: Composing And Sending Email

    Email Composing and sending email To compose and send a message While in the Email application, tap Write Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons.

  • Page 44: Camera

    Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Shot mode –...

  • Page 45: Using The Advanced Settings

    After selecting the option, tap the Back Key To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whisky, Kimchi or LG. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the photo.

  • Page 46: Taking A Quick Photo

    Set the Volume Key whether to use for the capture or zoom. Select the storage location to save images. Opens the help guide to know how a function operates. Restores all camera default settings. TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white •...

  • Page 47: Once You've Taken A Photo

    Camera Once you've taken a photo Touch the image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the last photo you took. The following options are available: Touch to take another photo immediately. Touch to share your photo with others using any of the available methods. Touch to delete the photo.

  • Page 48: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Add location – Allows you to add the location information. Details – Find out more information about the contents. Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the image preview in the bottom of the screen and your Gallery will be displayed. To view more photos, scroll left or right.

  • Page 49: Camcorder

    Camcorder To open the Camcorder application, tap Apps > Camera > slide down to to toggle from Camera to Camcorder mode. Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens.

  • Page 50: Using The Advanced Settings

    Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-”...

  • Page 51: Recording A Quick Video

    Camcorder Recording a quick video Open the Camera application and slide the Video mode button. The video camera viewfi nder appears on the screen. Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video. once to start recording.

  • Page 52: Watching Your Saved Videos

    Watching your saved videos In the viewfi nder, touch the image preview in the bottom of the screen. Your Gallery will appear on the screen. Tap a video to play it automatically. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 53: Functions

    Functions QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo. Enter the QuickMemo screen by pressing both the Volume up and down keys for one second on the screen you want to capture.

  • Page 54: Using The Quickmemo Options

    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. Using the QuickMemo options The following options are available when using QuickMemo. Touch to keep the current memo on the screen and use the phone features simultaneously.

  • Page 55: Qslide

    Functions 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. Slide the Status Bar downwards and tap an application from the QSlide apps section.

  • Page 56: Multimedia

    Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery You can manage and share all your image and video files with the Gallery. NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the •...

  • Page 57: Viewing Photo Options

    Multimedia Viewing photo options When viewing a photo, tap the Menu Key and use the advanced editing options. Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap •...

  • Page 58: Music

    Touch to pause/resume video playback. Touch to go 10 seconds forward. Touch to go 10 seconds backward. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen. Tap to capture image during playing a video. Touch to use QSlide.

  • Page 59: Transfer Music Using Media Sync (Mtp) 58 Playing A Song

    Multimedia Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable. Select the Media sync (MTP) option. Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy the fi les from your PC to the drive folder.
  • Page 60 Tap to toggle through the repeat modes to repeat all songs, repeat current song, or repeat off. To change the volume while listening to music, press the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list to access the following options: Play, Add to playlist, Share, Set as ringtone, Delete, Details and Search.

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