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  • Page 1 User Guide VS876...

  • Page 3: Important Customer Information

    Important Customer Information Before you begin Before reading this user guide and getting started, please review the separate Product Safety and Warranty Information guide for important product safety and warranty information about your device.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Customer Information..........1 Table of Contents ...............2 The Basics ...................5 Phone Overview ....................5 Help ........................8 Non-Removable Battery ..................8 Optional: Remove the SIM Card ................. 8 Charging the Phone ..................... 9 Optimizing Battery Life ..................10 Turning the Phone On and Off ................12 Phone’s Status Icons ..................15 Getting to Know the Home Screen ..............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Web ................... 69 Chrome ........................69 Communication ............... 79 Contacts ......................79 Messaging ......................86 Email ........................93 Voicemail ......................98 Gmail ........................99 Hangouts ......................106 Entertainment ................ 108 Camera ......................108 Video Camera ....................115 Gallery ....................... 120 Video Player ...................... 125 Video Editor .....................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Settings ...................165 Safety ..................191 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions ......194 Consumer Information on SAR ..............198 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ..................200 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss................202 TIA Safety Information ................... 203 Safety Information ..................

  • Page 7: The Basics

    The Basics Phone Overview Front View Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front Camera Lens Home Screen Quick Keys Back Key Menu Key Home Key NOTES All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. • Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may •...
  • Page 8 The Basics Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current screen or application. This only applies when available, depending on the screen or application. Home Screen Displays all of the information needed to operate your phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and battery strength.
  • Page 9 Allows you to connect the phone and the USB Cable for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories. NOTE You may purchase a separate fast data cable from LG to enjoy higher data transfer speed with compatible devices (e.g. laptop).

  • Page 10: Help

    Non-Removable Battery Your phone has an internal, rechargeable battery that should be replaced only by LG or an authorized LG repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this phone yourself. Opening the phone can cause damage that will void your warranty.

  • Page 11: Charging The Phone

    1. Correctly orient the USB Cable with the adapter, and connect them. As shown below, both the USB logo on the USB Cable and the LG logo on the adapter will face toward you.

  • Page 12: Optimizing Battery Life

    The Basics Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that run in the background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Tips to extend the life of your battery Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using.
  • Page 13 The Basics To monitor and control what uses the battery The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify downloaded applications you may want to turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your battery power.

  • Page 14: Turning The Phone On And Off

    The Basics Turning the Phone On and Off Turning the phone on Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on. Turning the phone off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears.
  • Page 15 The Basics Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON). 2. From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it. To use a shortcut, swipe the shortcut icon at the bottom of the screen in any direction. The screen will unlock and launch the application. NOTE The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions.
  • Page 16 The Basics After you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other • information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone. If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT •...

  • Page 17: Phone's Status Icons

    The Basics You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for future reference. Username:___________________________________________@gmail.com Password:____________________________________________ Phone’s Status Icons The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time.
  • Page 18 The Basics Roaming Airplane mode is activated Unknown SIM card No SIM card GPS is on Location service is on Location service is off Downloading Uploading Download successful Connectivity icons Syncing Problem with sign-in or sync Mobile Hotspot is on USB connection Bluetooth connection Bluetooth is on...

  • Page 19: Getting To Know The Home Screen

    The Basics Getting to Know the Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features. Status Bar Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
  • Page 20 The Basics : Opens the Messaging application so you can send and view text and multimedia messages. : Opens the Applications screen which displays phone options and applications. It also provides a Widget tab, a Search icon , and an Edit icon at the top of the screen.
  • Page 21 The Basics To view other Home screen canvases Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home screen is comprised of five sliding canvases, but you can add up to seven canvases to allow more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
  • Page 22 The Basics Pinch in on any of the Home screen canvases to change from full screen view to mini canvas view. From mini canvas view you have the following options: To go directly to any canvas, simply tap the one you want. To add another canvas, tap the Add canvas icon To delete a canvas, touch and hold the canvas to delete, drag it to the Remove bar at the top of the screen, then lift your finger.

  • Page 23: Touchscreen

    The Basics To return to the full screen view, tap the Back Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar). You can also tap one of the Home screen canvases. NOTE The device automatically reverts to full screen view after screen timeout. Global access To open Voice Mate, Google Now, or QuickMemo from any screen, in portrait view, place your finger on the Front Touch Keys bar at the bottom...
  • Page 24 The Basics selection or to answer an on-screen question), or touch letters and numbers to type. 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 Context menu for editing a contact, touch and hold a contact entry until the menu pops up.
  • Page 25 The Basics Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to sideways and back again. You can deactivate this function in the Display settings menu. Rotate the phone sideways for Rotate the phone upright for portrait landscape orientation.
  • Page 26 The Basics Text Input Methods On-screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the on-screen keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. Touch and hold to enter text by voice and handwriting or or access the clip tray and keyboard settings.
  • Page 27 Handwriting icon Entering text by voice or handwriting NOTE The Voice input key is the default option for the LG Keyboard. If you select the handwriting option, the Handwriting Key will be displayed instead. Touch and hold and drag your finger to the...
  • Page 28 Block offensive words: Checkmark to hide recognized offensive text. Download offline speech recognition: Enables voice input while offline. LG Keyboard - Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings. Input language and type: Allows you to select the keyboard language and type.

  • Page 29: Hardware Key Control Mode

    > Language and input. Tap the Settings icon to the right of LG Keyboard, tap Input language and type, then checkmark the languages you want the keyboard to be able to use. Open the Notifications panel (when an app that allows text input is open), tap Choose input method >...

  • Page 30: Applications: How To View, Open, And Switch

    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. Applications: How to View, Open, and Switch...
  • Page 31 The Basics Opening and Closing the Applications screen Opening the Applications screen It’s easy to access the Applications screen no matter what feature you’re currently using. Simply tap the Home Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap the Apps Key (in the Quick Keys bar).
  • Page 32 The Basics Hide/Show apps: Tap to set which application icons will be displayed in your Applications screen. Checkmark the icons you want to hide, then tap OK. Rearranging the Applications screen icons You can rearrange the order of the icons on the Applications screen to provide more convenient access to the applications you use the most.
  • Page 33 The Basics Opening an application Open an application simply by tapping its icon on the screen. You can customize your Home screen with the application icons you use most often. Applications are located on the Applications screen, but you can copy any application icon to your Home screen for faster, more convenient access.
  • Page 34 The Basics Slide Aside Slide Aside allows you to quickly switch between three open applications (or tasks) using a three finger gesture. NOTE The Slide Aside feature does not recognize fewer fingers, additional fingers, or your palm. 1. While an application is open, place three fingers on the screen and slide to the left.
  • Page 35 The Basics Adding items to the Home screen Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most often. Applications screen 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key (in the Quick Keys bar). NOTE You can tap the tab at the top of the screen to place a widget on the Home screen. 2.
  • Page 36 The Basics Customizing an application icon on your Home screen You can create your own custom application icon(s) using the images in your Gallery. Your customized application icon(s) are only applied to icons on your Home screen. The Applications screen is not affected. Touch, hold, release, then tap an icon to edit it.

  • Page 37: Working With Menus

    The Basics A blue frame appears around the icon if it can be resized and changed into a widget (if it can’t, only the Edit icon is displayed). 2. Drag the corners of the frame to make it larger and change it into a widget.

  • Page 38: Managing Notifications

    The Basics Managing Notifications Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are in a call. When you receive a notification, the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar.
  • Page 39 The Basics To respond to a notification 1. Open the Notifications panel. Your current notifications are listed in the panel, each with a brief description. 2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications panel will close and the application that corresponds to your response will open.
  • Page 40 The Basics Brightness Full , Half , Off , or Manual Bluetooth On or Bluetooth Off Wi-Fi On or Wi-Fi Off GPS On or GPS Off Rotation screen On or Rotation screen Off Airplane mode On or Airplane mode Off Quiet mode On or Quiet mode Off Screen timeout 30 seconds...
  • Page 41 The Basics 2. Tap the Back Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to return to the Notifications panel. QSlide apps on the Notifications panel QSlide apps are displayed in a bar on the Notifications panel below the Quick settings bar. These icons provide a quick, convenient way to multi- task on the same screen (similar to picture-in-picture on a TV).

  • Page 42: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    The Basics Drag one of the icon handles at the right side of the screen to move its icon to another position in the QSlide apps bar. Checkmark the QSlide apps you want to display and remove the checkmark for the ones you want to remove. 2.
  • Page 43 The Basics 2. Enter the text you’re searching for in the search box. As you type, search results from your phone, previous search terms, and web search suggestions appear. Tap an item to activate that search result. 3. Tap the Search Key on the on-screen keyboard to use the Google application to search for the text you entered in the search box.
  • Page 44 The Basics Tap Share and select Text Link. NOTE If your phone is set to English or Korean, Text Link performs more functions than in • other language settings. Overly long sentences are subject to limitations. • Arithmetic operators (such as +, -, * and /) start the Calculator. •...

  • Page 45: Locking The Screen

    The Basics Locking the Screen You can lock your phone so that only you can unlock it to make calls, access your data, buy applications, and prevent unauthorized use. Setting a Screen Lock for the First Time 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key >...
  • Page 46 The Basics Disabling the Screen Lock 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock screen. 2. Tap Select screen lock. 3. Confirm your unlock information (if necessary). 4. Tap None. Changing Your Screen Lock 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key >...
  • Page 47 The Basics 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock screen. 2. Tap Security lock timer. Power button instantly locks If a security lock is enabled, checkmark the Power button instantly locks checkbox to override the Security lock timer setting and lock the screen as soon as the Power/Lock Key is pressed.

  • Page 48: Guest Mode

    + Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone. 3. Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again. 4. Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed.
  • Page 49 The Basics Setting up Guest mode 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Guest mode. 2. Tap Set pattern, then set the pattern you want to use to put your device in Guest mode. 3. Tap Set apps to view which apps can be accessed in Guest mode. Tap the Add icon in the upper right corner of the screen to change the Guest apps list.

  • Page 50: Customizing The Home Screen

    The Basics Customizing the Home Screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen canvas. You can also change the wallpaper. To add an item to the Home screen 1.
  • Page 51 The Basics 3. When the item is where you want it, lift your finger. NOTE If Move Home screen items is enabled in the Gestures menu, simply tilt the device in the direction you want to move the item and it will slide to the canvases in that direction. Lift your finger when it arrives at the canvas you want.

  • Page 52: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Mobile Networks When you buy your phone and sign up for service, your phone is configured to use your provider’s mobile networks for voice calls and for transmitting data. Different locations may have different mobile networks available. Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network available for data.

  • Page 53: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.
  • Page 54 Connecting to Networks and Devices To add a Wi-Fi network You can add a Wi-Fi network so the phone will remember it, along with any security credentials, and connect to it automatically when it is in range. You can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name (SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range.

  • Page 55: Usb Connection

    Connecting to Networks and Devices USB connection USB connection is a feature that allows your device to connect to a PC using a USB Cable. To select a USB mode for a connection 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key >...

  • Page 56: Smartshare

    files to it. Play: You can stream your content via TV, Bluetooth speaker, etc. Beam: You can send your content to Bluetooth devices or SmartShare Beam-supported LG phones. NOTE SmartShare requires Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks, so both will be turned on automatically.
  • Page 57 Connecting to Networks and Devices To use DLNA feature You can use DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share digital content through a wireless network. Both devices must be DLNA certified to support this feature. To turn the DLNA feature on and allow sharing contents 1.
  • Page 58 Connecting to Networks and Devices To download contents from the remote content library 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Share & connect > Menu Key > Use DLNA feature. 2. Tap the Library and select the device of the remote content library. 3.

  • Page 59: Calls

    Calls Placing and Ending Calls You can place and end calls using the Phone application. Manually dial calls using the Dial tab. Dial from your phone’s memory using the Recent calls tab, the Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, or the Groups tab. To open the Phone application From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key (in the Quick Keys bar).
  • Page 60 Calls To place a call by dialing 1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Key bar to open the Dial tab of the Phone application. Dial Tab Delete Key Displays the diapad. Tap here to delete incorrect number(s) (appears after you begin entering numbers).
  • Page 61 Calls NOTE If you opened other applications while on a call, you'll need to return to the Call screen to end the call. To return to the Call screen, you can tap the Home Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap the Phone Key (in the Quick Keys bar), or drag the Notifications panel down and tap the Call icon .

  • Page 62: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

    Calls Answering or Rejecting Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have saved in the Contacts list. All incoming calls are recorded in the Recent tab. To answer a call If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Answer Key If the screen is locked, swipe the Answer icon...
  • Page 63 Calls To ignore a call and divert it to voicemail If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore Key If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon in any direction to ignore the call. The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message. Unlocked Screen Locked Screen Tap the Ignore...

  • Page 64: Working With The Recent Tab

    Calls Working With the Recent tab The Recent tab records all of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. To open the Recent tab From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key (in the Quick Keys bar), then tap the Recent tab...
  • Page 65 Calls Tap the Back Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to return to the Recent tab screen. To dial a number in the Recent tab From the Recent tab, tap the Call Key at the right of the call entry. From the Recent tab, tap the image to the left of the entry to view all of the contact's numbers saved in your phone’s memory.

  • Page 66: Calling Your Contacts

    Calls Calling Your Contacts Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can use your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily. You can also quickly call a contact using Quick Contact or Direct dial icons that you placed on your Home screen.

  • Page 67: Options During A Call

    Calls Instant list icon on the right side of the screen to view the entire list of matching entries. Tap the Cancel button to close the list. Selecting an Instant list entry Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call to dial it.

  • Page 68: Managing Multiple Calls

    Calls When viewing the Call screen, you can turn the speakerphone off by tapping the Speaker button again. The speaker is turned off automatically when the call ends. WARNING! To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold the phone against your ear when the speakerphone is turned on.

  • Page 69: Listening To Your Voicemail

    Calls To set up a conference call Contact your wireless service provider to find out whether they support conference calls and how many participants you can include. 1. Place a call to the first participant. 2. When you’re connected, tap the Add call button on the Call screen.
  • Page 70 Calls From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar, then tap the Voicemail Key . Typically, your carrier’s voicemail system guides you through the process of listening to and managing your voicemail. The first time you call your voicemail, it also guides you through the process of recording greetings, setting a password, etc.

  • Page 71: Web

    Chrome The Chrome application allows you to access the internet from your device. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on internet access through your phone, contact your service provider. NOTES You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For •...
  • Page 72 The Bookmark icon appears next to bookmarked sites. The History icon appears next to sites from your browsing history. The Globe icon appears next to related sites. You can set the default search engine for the address bar by tapping the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) >...
  • Page 73 Browse with tabs Your device displays webpages in a tab format allowing you to browse several webpages simultaneously. Create multiple tabs for the sites you want, then tap the Open tabs icon (in the upper-right corner of the screen) to quickly and easily access them. Create a new tab From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch...
  • Page 74 Working with tabs Open an Incognito tab (browse in private) From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap New incognito tab. When browsing in incognito mode, your browsing history, cookies, and cache are automatically cleared once you’ve closed all of your incognito tabs.
  • Page 75 Close all tabs: Tap the Open tabs icon , then tap the Menu Key in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap Close all tabs. Download files 1. Touch and hold a download link. 2. In the Context menu that appears, tap Save link. To view downloaded files: From the Applications screen (or the Home screen), tap the Downloads icon...
  • Page 76 Open a bookmark 1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap Bookmarks (or open a new tab and tap at the bottom of the screen). 2. Tap the bookmark you want to visit. NOTE If you don't see the bookmark, tap the folder you saved it in, or tap the filepath to go to the location where it was saved.
  • Page 77 3. Tap the setting you want. BASICS Search engine Sets your default search engine for searching the internet. 1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Search engine. 2. Tap the search engine you want to use. Autofill forms Use the autofill feature to fill in web forms with a single tap.
  • Page 78 Enable or disable saving passwords 1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Save passwords. 2. Tap the Save passwords switch at the top of the screen to toggle it On (blue) or Off (grey). Manage password prompts If you enable Chrome to save your passwords, you’ll get a prompt every time when you sign in to a new website.
  • Page 79 Clear your browsing data 1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Privacy. 2. Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA at the bottom of the screen. 3. Checkmark the items you want to clear, then tap Clear. Accessibility Adjust text size on webpages 1.
  • Page 80 Sites may function correctly only if they can run JavaScript on your mobile device. Block pop-ups Checkmark to prevent websites from showing additional windows automatically. Google location settings Tap this option to set your location access used by websites. Website settings Tap this option to clear location permissions or local data stored on your device for a specific site.

  • Page 81: Communication

    Communication Contacts The Contacts application allows you to store names, phone numbers, and other information in your phone’s memory. Entries are listed alphabetically. You can scroll through the list, or tap the Favorites tab or Groups tab at the top of the screen. Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your friends, acquaintances, and associates.
  • Page 82 Communication ICE Information In addition to your ICE contacts, you can enter personal information about you (such as medical record number, allergies, medications, special instructions, etc.) that can be accessed in case of an emergency. To add your personal information: 1.
  • Page 83 Communication Groups displays your contacts by category (at the top of the screen) and your accounts (at the bottom of the screen). Resizing the entries While viewing your Contacts (contacts list, favorites list, or groups), place two fingers on the screen, then spread them apart to increase the size of the entries for easier viewing.
  • Page 84 Communication Adding Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google™ Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Since your contacts can come from a variety of sources, the Contacts application attempts to join new information with existing similar contact entries, to create a single entry.
  • Page 85 Communication Editing a Contacts entry 1. Open the Contacts application and tap the contact entry you want to edit. 2. Tap the Edit icon at the top of the screen. 3. Edit the entry as needed, then tap Save at the bottom of the screen. Setting the default phone number When you save more than one phone number in a contact entry, you can set one of them as the default number.
  • Page 86 Communication Favorites tab: Add favorites, Remove favorites, Share, Send message, Send email, List/Grid view, Edit tabs, and Settings. Groups tab: New group, Delete, Share, Change order, Edit tabs, and Settings. Joining and separating contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can join them into a single entry.
  • Page 87 Communication Send as one file - This setting combines all of your contacts into one file. It allows a faster transfer, but some devices can't receive contact information sent using this option. Send separately - This setting sends each contact as a separate vCard file.

  • Page 88: Messaging

    Communication Messaging To open the Messaging application From the Home screen, tap the Messaging Key in the Quick Keys bar. Using the Messaging application Tap the New message icon to start a new text or multimedia message. Tap here to create a new message. Tap an existing message thread to open it.
  • Page 89 Communication A character counter is displayed to the right of the message field to let you know how many more characters you can type and also the number of pages in the message. To field Contacts icon Tap here to enter the Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by recipient(s) manually.
  • Page 90 Communication Tap Picture to select a picture from your Gallery. Tap Take photo to take a photo and attach it. Tap Video to select a video from your Gallery. Tap Record video to record a video and attach it. Tap Audio to select an audio file. Tap Record voice to record an audio message and attach it.
  • Page 91 Communication Using Direct message If you placed a Direct message widget on your Home screen, simply tap the contact’s Direct message widget to automatically start a message to that contact. Receiving and viewing messages If you’re working in a message window, messages that you receive from that contact are displayed.
  • Page 92 Communication Multimedia message limit: Tap to set the number of multimedia messages to save per thread. Signature: Checkmark this setting to automatically add a signature that you set. Callback number: Checkmark this setting to automatically enter a callback number. The default is the phone number, but you can change it to another number.
  • Page 93 Communication Group Conversation Group Conversation: Checkmark this setting to allow everyone to reply to everyone in the group conversation. Help: Information for group conversation settings. Conversation theme Sets how your conversations are displayed. Tap the Wallpaper tab to choose the conversation background. Choose from the 6 options provided, a photo from your Gallery, or take a picture to use.
  • Page 94 Communication Receive emergency alerts Turn emergency alerts types on or off and set alert reminder. These are the settings associated with Commercial Mobile Alert System. Presidential alert: Presidential alerts will always be presented. This setting is greyed-out because it cannot be changed. Extreme alert: Checkmark this setting so that you will always be notified of an Extreme alert.

  • Page 95: Email

    Communication Email The Email application allows you to read email from services other than Gmail™. The following account types are supported: Microsoft Exchange, Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL Mail, Verizon, and other accounts. Email icons Exchange mail message Exchange mail message received sending or receiving failed...
  • Page 96 Communication Tap the checkbox next to a message, then you can tap Mark unread, Move to, or Delete at the bottom of the screen. Tap the Favorite icon next to an email message to designate it as an important or favorite message. The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account.
  • Page 97 Communication To go to the folder list of the account tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap Folders from the Inbox. NOTE When new email arrives, a notification appears in the Status Bar. Drag the Notifications panel downward and tap the email notification.
  • Page 98 Communication ACCOUNTS Tap an account to access settings specific to that email account including: DISPLAY NAMES Tap Account name to change the name to easily identify the account. Tap Your name to change your name displayed with your sent email. Tap Use signature to checkmark this setting to send a signature with your emails.
  • Page 99 Communication Tap SMS sync (for Exchange accounts) to synchronize email messages for every SMS. Tap Calendar events to sync (for Exchange accounts) to select how long you want to sync your Exchange Calendar events. Tap Auto resend times to set the number of tries to resend a failed email message.

  • Page 100: Voicemail

    Communication REMOVE ACCOUNT Tap Remove account to remove the account. To add an account From the Email application, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Add account. Then, configure the new email account settings as necessary. Voicemail The Voicemail application allows the management of voicemail directly from the device rather than accessing voicemail via traditional methods.

  • Page 101: Gmail

    Communication 5. Tap a voicemail entry to listen to it. Then you can tap Call back, Save, Erase, or Speaker. To forward or reply to a message, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap Forward or Reply. 6.
  • Page 102 Communication Gmail Inbox icons Use the following icons (at the bottom of the screen) while viewing your Gmail Inbox: New Gmail Tap to begin a new Gmail message. Search Tap to search within your Gmail messages. Accounts and labels Tap to change to another account or label. NOTE Drag the screen downwards to refresh and check for new email.
  • Page 103 Communication From your Gmail Inbox, tap the Accounts on the Inbox header, then tap the account that contains the email you want to read. NOTE The number to the right of the selected Google Account indicates the number of unread messages you have in that account.
  • Page 104 Communication Move to : Tap to move the email to another label. If you are viewing a message or another label, tap the Back Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) until you return to your Inbox. Reading Your Messages Tap a conversation that contains the message you want to read.
  • Page 105 Communication While reading a message you can tap the Unread icon to return a read message to the unread state. For example, to remind yourself to read it again later. Composing and Sending a Message You can compose and send a message to people or groups with Gmail addresses or other email addresses.
  • Page 106 Communication Replying to or Forwarding a Message Continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by forwarding it without changing the Subject text. Change the Subject text to start a new conversation. NOTE The conversation text and previous messages are also included in your reply (or forwarded) message.
  • Page 107 Communication Auto-fit messages: Mark the checkbox to shrink the messages to fit the screen and allow zooming. Auto-advance: Sets which conversation list is viewed after archive or deletion. Message actions: Sets when to show message actions. Confirm before deleting: Mark the checkbox to ask to confirm before deleting a message.

  • Page 108: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts The Hangouts application lets you have real-time text conversations with your friends. To Open the Hangouts application From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Hangouts To sign out of Hangouts From your chatting list, tap the Menu Key >...
  • Page 109 Communication Blocking your Friends To block a friend from exchanging messages with you, tap the friend in the chatting list. Tap the Menu Key > People & options. Then tap the block option. To remove a friend from the blocked list, tap the Menu Key from the chatting list.

  • Page 110: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera The Camera application not only allows you to take high quality pictures and share them, but also includes many specialized features eliminating the need for any other camera. To open the Camera application From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key >...
  • Page 111 Entertainment Rear camera lens options When using the rear camera lens, the quick menus on the left side of the screen are: • Swap camera - Swaps between the rear camera lens and front camera lens. • Intelligent Auto - Sets the camera to automatically choose the best settings for the shot.
  • Page 112 Entertainment • Face tracking: Sets the camera to automatically detect and focus on human faces. When set, tapping the screen does not activate the focus box. • Image size : Defines the resolution for the photo. Choose from 13M (4160x3120), W10M (4160x2340), 8M (3264x2448), and 1M (1280x960). NOTE The default resolution is W10M (4160x2340).
  • Page 113 Entertainment • Cheese shutter - Sets the shutter to activate by voice command. Choose On or Off • Beauty shot - Sets an effect to make skin look brighter and smoother. Use the slider bar to increase or decrease this effect. •...
  • Page 114 Entertainment Taking a quick photo 1. Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to photograph. 2. Touch the subject on the screen and a focus box will appear in the viewfinder. When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject.
  • Page 115 Entertainment 3. A small viewfinder box appears on the main viewfinder screen. Set up your shot. Drag the small viewfinder to move it where you want it in the shot. Touch and hold the small viewfinder to resize it, if necessary. Tap the small viewfinder to swap the lens between the main viewfinder and the small viewfinder.
  • Page 116 Entertainment While viewing a photo, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to access the following additional options. Set image as: Tap to set the photo as the icon identifying a contact or set it as your Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper. Move: Tap to move the picture to another album or folder.

  • Page 117: Video Camera

    Entertainment Swipe or flick horizontally to quickly scroll through them, then tap the one you want to view. The pinch-to-zoom gesture allows you to easily zoom in and out of the displayed picture. Spread your fingers to zoom in and pinch your fingers to zoom out.
  • Page 118 Entertainment Rear video camera lens options When using the rear camera lens, the quick menus on the left side of the screen are: • Swap camera - Swaps between the rear camera lens and front camera lens. • Audio zoom - Allows you to zoom in on an area to increase the sound sensitivity and decrease the noise.
  • Page 119 Entertainment Color effect : Applies artistic effects to videos. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, and Negative. Geotagging : Sets the camcorder to add location information to the video. This is ideal for geotagging purposes. Choose Off or On. Volume key : Set how to use the Volume Key.
  • Page 120 Entertainment 3. Tap the Play icon in the middle of the still image of the video to play it automatically. From your Gallery 1. Open the Gallery application, then tap the album you want. 2. Tap the video you want to watch to play it automatically. Using the Audio Zoom Focuses the audio recording on a particular area of your choosing;...
  • Page 121 Entertainment 4. Tap the Record button to start dual recording. 5. Tap the Stop button to stop dual recording. Using the Tracking zoom mode Allows you to define an area of the recording to focus on and enlarge. You can set the area before recording, then move it as necessary during the recording.

  • Page 122: Gallery

    Entertainment Tap to delete the video. Tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to select Move, Copy, Trim, Rename, or Details. Gallery views Open the Camera application in video mode, then tap the video thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. Your video images are displayed in full size.
  • Page 123 Entertainment Tap a picture or video in an album to view it. Return to the main Gallery screen at any time by tapping at the top left of the screen. Tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to access New Album, Delete, Hide/Show album, View all files, Help, and Settings.
  • Page 124 Entertainment 3. Tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to access Set image as, Move, Copy, Copy to Clip Tray, Rename, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Edit, Slideshow, Add/Remove location, Print, or Details. Camera Mode Icon Share Icon Tap here to go to Tap here to share the photo using the camera mode.
  • Page 125 Entertainment The following edits can be used on the photo: Exposure - Choose from Auto-fix, Fill Light, Highlights, and Shadows. Artistic Effect - Choose from Cross-process, Posterize, Lomo, Documentary, Vignette, Film Grain, and Fisheye. Color - Choose from Doodle, Warmth, Saturation, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Tint, and Duo-tone.
  • Page 126 Entertainment Tap to play the video in a QSlide window. Tap to share your video via the SmartShare function. Tap to lock the video screen. Then tap the lock icon to unlock the video screen. Tap to capture an image viewed during playing a video. Tap to pause video playback.

  • Page 127: Video Player

    Entertainment 2. Checkmark the video(s) you want to delete, tap Delete at the bottom of the screen, then tap Yes to confirm. NOTE You can also pinch in on your video list, then swipe a video up, off the screen to quickly delete it.

  • Page 128: Video Editor

    Entertainment Hold the phone in the orientation the video was recorded in for correct playback sizing. Tap the screen to display the playback controls. The following button icons allow you to control the video playback. Tap to pause playback. Tap to play the video file. Touch and hold to fast-forward playback in 3 second increments.
  • Page 129 Entertainment Opening the Video Editor application From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Video Editor Project list screen Project List Area Tap a project to edit it. Project Title Tap here to edit the title. Project Options Tap an icon to apply it to your project. Project Options : Tap to create a new project.

  • Page 130: Play Store

    Entertainment Undo : Tap to remove the last action. Redo : Tap to redo the previously removed action. 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 portions.
  • Page 131 Entertainment The Chrome application opens to the Play Store Help page, with links to many help topics. To open a screen with details about an application At any time while browsing in Play Store, tap an application to open its details screen. The Application details screens include a description, ratings, comments, and related information about the application.

  • Page 132: Music

    Copy audio files from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music application. NOTE The LG USB driver needs to be installed on your PC before connecting your phone to transfer music. To copy music files into your phone 1.
  • Page 133 Entertainment The Music tabs are listed at the top of the screen. Flick sideways on the tab bar to scroll and select one. Swipe sideways on the screen to scroll sequentially through each of the Music tabs. Your Songs and Artist items are listed in alphabetical order within the tab.
  • Page 134 Entertainment 3. Tap the song you want to play. Audio Effects Icon Tap here to apply audio Volume Icon effects to the song. Tap here the adjust the Music Player volume. Tap here to restart, pause, play, or skip. Playback Screen NOTE While viewing a list of tracks in an album, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch...
  • Page 135 Entertainment Tap to display the Volume slider bar, then adjust the playback volume on the slider bar. Tap to set audio effects. Tap to find the files with YouTube. Tap to open the current playlist. Tap to add the song to your favorites. Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order).
  • Page 136 Entertainment Working with Playlists You can create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, which you can play in the order you set or in a shuffle. To create a playlist 1. From the Music Library, select the Playlists tab. 2.

  • Page 137: Youtube

    Entertainment 2. Touch and hold the playlist, then tap Rename in the Context menu that appears. 3. Enter a name, then tap OK. To delete multiple songs Open the Music Library screen, tap the Songs tab, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap Delete.

  • Page 138: Tools

    Tools VuTalk VuTalk is another way to chat with your friends in realtime using your Contacts list. The VuTalk feature allows you to exchange more interactive and creative notes with your contacts including sharing a photo, a map, and more. NOTES VuTalk requires both parties to have VuTalk enabled devices to use this feature.
  • Page 139 Tools Communicate Visually with VuTalk 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key (in the Quick Keys bar). 2. Tap the VuTalk contacts icon to display only the contacts who use the VuTalk feature. 3. Tap a contact to start a VuTalk connection. 4.
  • Page 140 Tools 6. When you finish your VuTalk, tap the Exit VuTalk icon or the Back (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to exit the VuTalk feature. VuTalk screens you create are stored in the Notebook app. NOTE If you tap the Home Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to go back to the Home screen, the VuTalk feature continues still running.

  • Page 141: Quickmemo

    Tools QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. To create a QuickMemo Drag the Status Bar downward, then tap the QuickMemo icon the Quick settings bar.
  • Page 142 Tools Sticky note - Tap to toggle between the current background screen or a blank page. Undo - Tap to undo the most recent action. Redo - Tap to redo the most recently deleted action. Pen - Tap to select the pen type and color. Tap the memo background to close the pen selection.

  • Page 143: Qslide

    Tools QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay window on your phone’s display for easy multitasking. QSlide windows can be opened from the QSlide apps bar on the Notifications panel, or directly from the applications that suport the QSlide function. QSlide icons on the Notifications panel QSlide icons are displayed in a bar on the Notifications panel below the Quick settings bar.
  • Page 144 Tools Using QSlide The QSlide function opens the associated application in a window in the foreground, allowing you to access other applications in the background. It is displayed continuously on the screen until you close it. Drag the QSlide title bar to move it to another position on the screen. Drag the bottom right corner of the QSlide window to resize it.

  • Page 145: Quicktranslator

    Tools QuickTranslator The QuickTranslator function allows you to get language translations, anytime and anywhere. Simply aim your device’s camera at the foreign sentence you want to understand and it will provide you with a translation. You can also request verbal translations. Buy additional dictionaries for offline translation from the Google Play Store.

  • Page 146: Quickremote

    Tools QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV, set-top box, audio system, DVD/Blu-ray players, and projector. NOTE QuickRemote may not be available for some devices. To open the QuickRemote application and set up your QuickRemote 1.
  • Page 147 Tools 3. Tap the buttons on the displayed remote. NOTE to view the QuickRemote in full-screen. • When adding remote control of TV, QuickRemote could use the INPUT button to • configure appropriate remote control. When configuring the INPUT button, input source of TV could be changed.

  • Page 148: Calendar

    Using Magic Remote feature Magic Remote controls TV using a Touchpad and Smart Text(keyboard). Magic Remote is compatible only with LG Smart TVs released in 2012 and after. 1. Select the remote you want, and then tap the Menu Key >...
  • Page 149 Tools Events from each account you’ve added to your phone and configured to synchronize calendars is displayed in your Calendar. Events from each calendar account are displayed in a different color. To change your calendar view No matter where you are in the Calendar application, you can easily switch calendar views.
  • Page 150 Tools Swipe up and down to scroll through the months. Tap a date to view the events for that day in your Day calendar. Drag the bottom right corner of the window to resize it. Drag the title bar to move the window within the screen. To move the window to the background, move the transparency slider to the left (move it back to the right to bring it back to the front).
  • Page 151 Tools Repeat sets if the event will repeat. Reminders sets the reminder notification for the event. Show me as sets your Google status during the event. Privacy sets the event as Calendar default, private, or public. 5. Tap Save to save the event in the calendar. Viewing Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current calendar view.

  • Page 152: Calculator

    Tools To share an event, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), then tap Share in the Options menu. Choose the method for sharing and complete as necessary. Calendar Options menu Tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to access the Options menu.
  • Page 153 Tools Tap the Delete Key to delete the last number or operator you entered. Tap the Clear Key to clear the calculator’s display. Tap anywhere within the calculator’s display to place the cursor within the calculation. Touch and hold the calculator’s display to open a Context menu where you can copy what you’ve entered to use it in other tools that you access.

  • Page 154: Alarm/Clock

    Tools Alarm/Clock You use the Alarm/Clock application to access the Alarms, Timer, World clock, and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen, or swiping horizontally across the screen. To open the Alarm/Clock application From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key >...
  • Page 155 Tools 3. Scroll the time wheel to set the alarm time (Hour and Minute) and the time of day (AM or PM). 4. Tap the day(s) when you want the alarm to sound in the Repeat field. If you don’t tap the Repeat setting, the alarm sounds only the one day you set it.
  • Page 156 Tools Tap Snooze to stop the alarm for the snooze duration you set. NOTE If Puzzle lock is set to On, using the gesture feature of flipping the device over will snooze the alarm instead of turning it off. Setting the Timer The Timer tab can be used to alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed.

  • Page 157: Maps

    Tools Touch and hold an entry in the list to open a Context menu to select Set daylight saving or Delete. Using the Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a Stopwatch. 1. Open the Alarm/Clock application, then select the Stopwatch tab 2.
  • Page 158 Tools Maps navigation Tap the Maps menu at the top of the screen to access Map, Local, Navigation, Offers, My Places, Join Latitude, and Location history. Drag across the screen to move across a displayed map. Pinch-to-zoom to zoom in or out of the map view. Maps icons Tap to open the keyboard to enter your search request.

  • Page 159: Weather

    Tools Weather The Weather application provides weather forecasts and other city information. Place a Weather widget on your Home screen for a summary of your local weather and access the Weather application for more detailed information. NOTE The Weather widget on your Home screen allows you to quickly view information for each city in your City list.

  • Page 160: Voice Mate

    Tools Touch and drag the handle icon (on the right side of the screen) to move a city to a new position in your city list. This affects the order viewed when you swipe across the Weather application. Changing Weather settings From the Weather application, tap the Menu Key >...

  • Page 161: Voice Recorder

    Tools Tap to type a command to execute. Voice Mate Options menu Tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to access the Options menu to select Settings or Help. Voice Mate settings The Voice Mate settings include Skip confirmation, Voice feedback, User name, Save events to, Voice activation, Button vibration, Voice launch command, Voice launch when charging, Voice launch on Lock screen, Skip Lock screen, Facebook (log in), and Twitter (log in).
  • Page 162 Tools Recording Mode Icon Tap here to change the recording mode. Record Button List Button Tap here to start recording Tap here to view a list of a voice memo. your recordings. Voice Record screen New Recording Icon Tap here to listen to this Tap here to record a new voice memo.

  • Page 163: Polaris Office 5

    Tools Move the slider on the recording bar to listen to a specific part of the voice memo. Tap the Trim icon to trim away segments at the beginning or end of the recording. Managing your Voice memos From the Voice Recorder list screen: Tap the Share icon (at the top of the screen) to share the voice memo using the available choices.

  • Page 164: File Manager

    Tools 7. Enter the document name and and verify the folder to save it in, then tap the Save icon in the top right corner of the screen. 8. Tap the Back Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) to exit. View and edit a document on your device 1.
  • Page 165 Tools : Allows you to create a new folder. : Allows you to move files and folders to another folder. : Allows you to copy files and folders to another folder. : Allows you to delete files and folders. (in the Front Touch Key bar) to access the following Tap the Menu Key options.

  • Page 166: Tasks

    Tools Tasks The Tasks application can be synchronized with your MS Exchange account. You can create a task, revise it, and delete it using your phone, or from MS Outlook or MS Office Outlook Web Access. To synchronize MS Exchange 1.

  • Page 167: Settings

    Settings Settings The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings application are described in this section. For settings specific to the Chrome application, see the Chrome section and for settings specific to the Google account, see the Gmail section.
  • Page 168 Settings Airplane mode Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggle between On and Off. On disables all wireless connections. Wi-Fi Tap the Wi-Fi switch to toggle between On and Off. Tap Wi-Fi to access the following Wi-Fi settings: Notify Me: Checkmark to be notified when a Wi-Fi network is in range when you launch an application.
  • Page 169 Tap the Bluetooth switch to toggle between On and Off. Turn it on and tap Bluetooth to access the following settings: VS876 4G LTE: Checkmark to allow other Bluetooth devices to see your phone for pairing and connection. AVAILABLE DEVICES The list of all of the available in-range Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 170 Settings Alert me about data usage: Checkmark to allow your phone to alert you when your mobile data usage reaches the warning amount you have set. Set your warning amount by dragging the yellow line on the graph provided. Data usage cycle: Displays your current data usage cycle. Tap the drop-down menu icon to change the cycle date.
  • Page 171 Settings Vibrate: Sets the vibrate mode for new voicemail notifications. Choose from Always, While in vibrate only mode, and Never. OUTGOING CALL Auto retry: Sets the amount of time to wait before automatically redialing a call that failed to connect. Choose from Off, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds.
  • Page 172 Settings END CALL Power button ends call: Checkmark to allow you to end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Key (on the back of the phone) instead of returning to the Call screen to end the call. OTHERS DTMF tones: Sets the length of the DTMF tones. Choose Normal, or Long.
  • Page 173 Tap the menu name to view help information. SmartShare Beam: Allows you to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from another LG phone. SCREEN SHARE Miracast: Tap the Miracast switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to wirelessly mirror your phone screen and sound onto a Miracast dongle or TV.
  • Page 174 Settings Mobile Broadband Connect: Tap the Mobile Broadband Connect switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to share the phone's mobile data connection using a USB connection. This setting is greyed out if not connected via USB. Mobile Hotspot: Allows you to use your device as a Mobile Hotspot for other devices to use your mobile network connection.
  • Page 175 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 176 Settings Volumes: Sets individual volume levels for phone Ringtone, Notifications sound, Touch feedback & system, and Music, video, games, and other media. Move the slider button on each volume bar to set the volume. Vibrate strength: Allows you to set the vibrate strength for calls, notifications, and touch feedback.
  • Page 177 Settings SYSTEM Voice notifications: Tap the Voice notifications switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows your device to incoming call and message events automatically. Notification sound: Allows you to set the sound for notifications. You can also add a sound by tapping the New icon at the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 178 Settings Daydream: Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows the set screensaver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping while docked and/or charging. Choose from Clock, Colors, Photo Frame, and Photo Table. FONT Font type: Sets the type of font used for the phone and menus. Font size: Sets the size of the font displayed in the phone and menus.
  • Page 179 Settings Screen swipe effect: Sets the effect when you swipe to change screens. Choose from Basic, Breeze, Accordion, Panorama, Carousel, Layer, and Domino. Allow Home screen looping: Checkmark to allow continuous Home screen scrolling (loop back to first screen after last screen). Allow apps list looping: Checkmark to allow continuous Application screen scrolling (loop back to first screen after last screen).
  • Page 180 Settings LOCK TIME Security lock timer: Sets the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. Power button instantly locks: Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when the Power/Lock Key is pressed. This setting overrides the Security lock timer setting.
  • Page 181 Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other. LG keyboard: Checkmark to enable you move the keyboard to the right or left side of the device. Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other.
  • Page 182 Settings INTERNAL STORAGE Total space: Displays the total amount of space in the phone’s memory. It’s listed in Gigabytes and also on a colored bar graph with a color- coordinated list of the applications as well as the amount of space they use.
  • Page 183 Settings Screen timeout: Checkmark to set the screen timeout when Battery saver is activated. Tap the Settings icon to change the setting. Notification light: Checkmark to turn off the LED light for notifications when Battery saver is activated. Battery saver tips: Displays tips for using the Battery saver function. Application manager Use the Application manager menu to view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, and force them to stop.
  • Page 184 Settings Access to my location: Tap the Access to my location switch toggle it On or Off. On allows applications that have asked your permission use your location information. LOCATION SOURCES GPS & Verizon location services: Checkmark to enable your phone’s standalone global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”).
  • Page 185 Settings Unknown sources: Checkmark to allow installation of non-Play Store applications. Verify apps: Checkmark to disallow or warn before installation of applications that may cause harm. CREDENTIAL STORAGE Trusted credentials: Allows applications to access your phone’s encrypted store of secure certificates, related passwords and other credentials.
  • Page 186 Settings LG Keyboard: Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter data. Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings: Input language and type: Sets the keyboard language and characters. Word suggestion: Checkmark to set Auto correction, Suggest next word, Advanced word selection, and Clear history.
  • Page 187 Settings Hotword detection: Checkmark to allow you to say “Google” when viewing the Google Now screen rather than touching the Microphone icon to initiate a voice search or action. Download offline speech recognition: Sets one or more additional languages for speech recognition when you don’t have a network connection.
  • Page 188 Settings ACCOUNTS Backup Assistant Plus: Accesses Last backup status, Daily backup schedule, and About. Tap the Back up now button at the bottom of the screen to manually back up your device. Email: Accesses your Email accounts and Email settings. You can also manage your email account(s) by adding or removing accounts.
  • Page 189 Settings Set time: Tap to manually set the time to use for your device. This setting is greyed-out when the Automatic date & time setting is checkmarked. Select time zone: Tap to select select a time zone other than the one provided by the network.
  • Page 190 Settings Magnification gestures: Tap the Magnification gestures switch toggle it On or Off. On allows you to zoom in and out by triple-tapping the screen. Shades: Checkmark to set the screen to a darker contrast (a darker shade). NOTE BrailleBack is an application that connects the phone to Braille devices. It is available on the Google Play Store.
  • Page 191 Settings Text-to-speech output: Sets the text-to-speech preferred engine and speech rate setting. Also plays a short demonstration of speech synthesis. Text-to-speech output provides an audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls.
  • Page 192 Software information: Allows you to view Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, and Software version. Legal information: Allows you to view open source licenses and Google legal information. Patent information: Displays LG patent information. Regulatory and Safety: Allows you to view the regulatory and safety information.

  • Page 193: Safety

    Safety WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
  • Page 194 Safety Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.
  • Page 195 Safety Part 15.21 statement Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 196: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Safety continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific community at large …...
  • Page 197 Safety SAR value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the phone to the body while 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...
  • Page 198 Safety that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom.
  • Page 199 Safety Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1 85764 Oberschleissheim 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.

  • Page 200: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  • Page 201 Safety Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at http:// www.ctia.org/. * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

  • Page 202: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations

    Safety 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. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.

  • Page 204: Caution

    Safety Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss.

  • Page 205: Tia Safety Information

    Safety hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 206 Safety Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. 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.
  • Page 207 Safety 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. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

  • Page 208: Safety Information

    Safety facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force.
  • Page 209 Safety an unqualified and non-approved battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. • Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. • Battery usage by children should be supervised. • Avoid dropping the phone, battery or exposing the phone or battery to a liquid.
  • Page 210 Battery life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental conditions. • Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
  • Page 211 Never use an unapproved battery since this could potentially damage the phone and/or battery and cause the battery to explode. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.

  • Page 212: Fda Consumer Update

    • 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. •...
  • Page 213 Safety • When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so you don’t disturb others. • Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. • Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
  • Page 214 Safety users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: •...
  • Page 215 Safety get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 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”...
  • Page 216 Safety 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. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.
  • Page 217 Safety new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety.
  • Page 218 Safety participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users.
  • Page 219 Safety above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all.
  • Page 220 Safety 12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) 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/)
  • Page 221 Safety 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road.
  • Page 222 Safety necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road. 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away.

  • Page 223: Specifications

    Safety Cautions The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applications only operate correctly with phones that have a specific screen resolution.

  • Page 224: Faq

    Specifications DivX Mobile ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, ® a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx. com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
  • Page 225 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. CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Stereo/Mono Headset, Car Kit, and FTP What are the connections are available.
  • Page 226 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Google Is it possible to filter No, email filtering is not supported via Google Account Service emails? the phone. Yes, YouTube videos are supported but Phone Is it possible to play may have to be viewed through the YouTube™...
  • Page 227 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER You are able to set the phone to require the entry of an unlock sequence (face Phone What are the phone’s Security recognition, pattern, PIN, or password) Function security functions? before the phone can be accessed or used.
  • Page 228 Language & input screen, tap the Settings icon (next to LG Keyboard), tap Input language and type, then checkmark the languages you want to be able to type. The Play Store application supports...
  • Page 229 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will be no When Wi-Fi and 4G notification when your phone switches Phone are both available, Wi-Fi and 4G from one to the other.

  • Page 230: Limited Warranty Statement

    Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone. 3. Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again. How can I perform a 4.
  • Page 231 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS...
  • Page 232 LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is...
  • Page 233 LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

  • Page 234: Index

    LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 7.11 Warranty Laws The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods: • The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq], • The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq], and •...
  • Page 235 Index Connecting to Mobile Numbers Networks 50 10 Driver Safety Tips 218 Gallery 120 Connecting to Networks and Getting to Know the Home Devices 50 Screen 17 Connecting to Wi-Fi Adding an event to your Gmail 99 Networks 51 calendar 148 Guest mode 46 Consumer Information Adding Contacts 82...
  • Page 236 Index Using the Dual recording mode 118 Opening Email and the Safety 191 Using the Stopwatch 155 Accounts Screen 93 Safety Information 206 Using the Tracking zoom Opening YouTube and Searching Your Phone and mode 119 Watching Videos 135 the Web 40 Optimizing Battery Life 10 Setting and Activating Optional: Remove the SIM...

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