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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ·····················································································1 The Basics ································································································4 Phone Overview ····················································································································4 Installing the battery·············································································································6 Charging your phone ············································································································7 Inserting the microSD card ··································································································8 Removing a microSD card ···································································································8 Turning the Phone On and Off ···························································································8 Lock your phone····················································································································8 Touch screen tips ··················································································································9 Lock screen ···························································································································9 Silent mode ·························································································································... - Page 4 Table of Contents Communication ···················································································· 26 Contacts ······························································································································ 26 Messaging ·························································································································· 28 Email ···································································································································· 31 Entertainment ······················································································· 34 Camera ······························································································································· 34 Video camera ···················································································································· 38 Gallery ·································································································································· 41 Voice Recorder ···················································································································· 41 Music ··································································································································· 42 Transferring files using USB mass storage devices ······················································· 43 Sending data from your phone using Bluetooth ····························································...
- Page 5 Table of Contents Phone software update ········································································ 62 Specifications ······················································································· 63 DivX Mobile ······················································································································· 63 Important notice ··················································································· 64 Important Customer Information························································ 69 Technical Details ····················································································74 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ·················································· 80 Index ······································································································ 83...
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Page 6: The Basics
The Basics Phone Overview Speaker Power/Lock Key This key allows you to turn your phone on and off, enable airplane mode, and activate silent mode. You can also lock and unlock the screen. Menu Key Displays all of the available menu options for the current screen or applications. - Page 7 The Basics Volume Keys • On the Home screen: Control ringer volume. • During a call: Control your In-Call volume. • When playing media: Control volume continuously. TIP! Press and hold both Volume Keys for one second to access the QuickMemo function.
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Page 8: Installing The Battery
The Basics Installing the battery Step1. Remove the Back Cover Place your fingertips under the ledge at the top of phone and gently lift back to remove. Step2. Insert the Battery Insert the battery making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down gently to secure the battery. -
Page 9: Charging Your Phone
The Basics Step3. Replace the Back Cover Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it locks into place. Charging your phone Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger that came with your phone. -
Page 10: Inserting The Microsd Card
The Basics Inserting the microSD card If you have a microSD Card, slide the microSD card into the microSD card slot, located under the Back Cover. NOTE The microSD card is sold separately. Removing a microSD card 1. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot. 2. -
Page 11: Touch Screen Tips
The Basics Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the Home screen or another screen you are viewing is replaced with the lock screen to conserve battery power. If there are any programs running when the screen locks, they may still be running in Lock mode. -
Page 12: Silent Mode
The Basics Silent mode If you’re in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others, you can quickly silence your phone from the Home screen. 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the Phone options menu appears. 2. Tap Silent mode. 1. - Page 13 The Basics Widgets Add any of a variety of widget applications to your Home Screen. Choose from any widgets available or download new widgets from the Play Store. Folders Add a folder where you can organize other Home screen shortcuts and icons.
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Page 14: Returning To Recently-Used Applications
The Basics Touch Wallpaper to choose from picturesque static images to apply to your device. 3. Touch Set wallpaper or Save (if necessary). Quick Keys In your Home screen, you can view the Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. - Page 15 The Basics To open the Notifications panel Tap and slide the Status Bar down with your finger to open the Notifications panel. The Quick Settings are displayed at the top of the Notifications panel. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and select Notifications QuickMemo...
- Page 16 The Basics To clear all notifications 1. Open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap Clear. All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in the list. To close the Notifications panel Tap and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of the screen or just tap the Back Key .
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Page 17: Viewing The Status Bar
The Basics Viewing the Status Bar The Status Bar uses different icons to display phone information such as signal strength, new messages, battery life and active Bluetooth and data connections. The following table explains the meaning of icons you are likely to see in the Status Bar. -
Page 18: Sound Icons
The Basics Sound icons Icon Description Icon Description Music playing Silent mode Vibrate mode Phone jack connected Network icons Icon Description Icon Description 3G network connected 3G network in use Downloading data through 3G Uploading data through 3G network network Downloading data Uploading data Acquiring GPS data... -
Page 19: Text Input Methods
The Basics SD card inserted Preparing SD card SD card error Sync error Sync error Battery empty Battery full Battery charging Battery status unknown Text Input Methods On-screen Keyboard You can easily enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you need to enter text. -
Page 20: Text Input Settings
To change the input method, tap Input method and select the desired keyboard. To set various LG keyboard settings, tap LG keyboard and set the desired settings. To view the words you have added to your personal dictionary, tap User dictionary. -
Page 21: Quickmemo
The Basics 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. 1 Access the 2 Select the desired Or open the 3 Tap... -
Page 22: Google Account Setup
The Basics 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 how you want to use some Google services. To set up your Google account Sign into a Google account from the prompted set up screen. -
Page 23: Web And Data
Web and Data 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. Turning on Wi-Fi From the Home screen, open the Notifications panel and tap From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key >... -
Page 24: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks
Web and Data Connecting to Virtual Private Networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to resources inside a secured local network, from outside that network. To add a VPN 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key 2. -
Page 25: Using Options
Web and Data Tap to hide the toolbar. View and manage bookmark and view the web pages saved in Most visited, Read it later and History. Using options Tap the Menu Key to view the following options: Read it later – Allows you to save web pages to read later. Add RSS feed –... -
Page 26: Call
Call Making a call 1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key to open the keypad. 2. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear 3. Tap Call to make a call. 4. To end a call, tap End TIP! To enter “+”... -
Page 27: Making A Second Call
Call Making a second call 1. During your first call, tap Menu Key > Add call 2. Dial the number or search your contacts. 3. Tap Call to connect the call. 4. Your first call will be put on hold while the second call is active. 5. -
Page 28: Communication
Communication Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key to open your contacts. 2. - Page 29 Communication Removing a contact from your favorites list 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key to open your contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab , select Favorites at the top of the list and choose a contact to view its details. 3.
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Page 30: Messaging
Communication Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1. From the Home screen, tap the Messaging Key and then tap New message. 2. Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. -
Page 31: Changing Your Message Settings
Communication Changing your message settings Your phone message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. Tap Messaging Key from the Home screen, then tap the Menu Key > Settings Storage settings Delete old messages: Checkmark this setting to allow the phone to delete older messages in a thread when the Text message limit or Multimedia... - Page 32 Communication Multimedia message (MMS) settings Delivery reports: Checkmark this setting to allow your phone to receive delivery reports for the multimedia messages you send. Auto-retrieve: Remove the checkmark to download only the heading of multimedia messages, allowing you to manually download the whole message when you’re ready.
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Page 33: Email
Communication Email Opening Email and the Accounts Screen You can use the Email application to read email from services other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: Microsoft Exchange, Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL Mail, Verizon and other accounts. -
Page 34: Adding And Editing Email Accounts
Communication 2. Tap Combined Inbox (in the Accounts screen). Messages in the Combined Inbox are color coded along their left sides, by account, using the same colors that are used for your accounts in the Accounts screen. Only your account’s most recent emails are downloaded to your phone. To download more (earlier) email messages, tap Load more messages at the bottom of the emails list. -
Page 35: Working With Account Folders
Communication 2. Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses with commas. 3. Tap the Menu Key and then tap Add Cc/Bcc to send copy or blind copy of the mail to other contacts/email addresses. -
Page 36: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera To open the Camera application, from the Home screen, tap Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom - Zoom in or out. Alternatively you can use the Volume Keys. Brightness - This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. -
Page 37: Using The Advanced Settings
Entertainment Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap Settings to open all advanced options. Change camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key ISO – The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera’s light sensor. - Page 38 Entertainment Taking a photo 1. Open the Camera application. 2. Hold the phone horizontally and point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. 3. Tap the Capture button Once you’ve taken the photo If Auto review is set to On, your captured photo appears on the screen. Share Tap to share your photo using Bluetooth , Email...
- Page 39 Entertainment Crop – Crop your photo. Move your finger across the screen to select the area. Rotate Left – Allows you to rotate the image to the left (counter- clockwise). Rotate Right – Allows you to rotate the image to the right (clockwise).
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Page 40: Video Camera
Entertainment Video camera To open the Video camera application, from the Home screen tap Camera . Slide the Mode Switch icon down for Video mode. Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom - Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the Volume Keys. Brightness - This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. -
Page 41: Recording Video
Entertainment Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, tap Settings to open all the advanced options. Adjust the video camera setting by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key White balance – White balance ensures that the white areas in your video are realistic. -
Page 42: After Recording Video
Entertainment After recording video If Auto review is set to On, a sill image representing your video will appear on the screen. Play Tap to play the video. Share Tap to share your video using Bluetooth , Email , Gmail Google+ , Messaging , YouTube... -
Page 43: Gallery
Entertainment Gallery To open Gallery and view your albums From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key , then select Gallery . All of your pictures and videos are displayed. Open Gallery from the Camera application by tapping the thumbnail image at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 44: Music
Entertainment 2. Tap to begin recording. 3. Tap to end the recording. 4. Tap to listen to the recording. NOTE to access your list of recordings. You can listen to the saved recording. The available recording time may differ from the real time. Sharing Audio Once you have finished recording, you can send the audio clip by tapping the Menu Key... -
Page 45: Transferring Files Using Usb Mass Storage Devices
Entertainment Control playback The Playback screen contains several icons that you can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, and playlists: Tap to pause playback. Tap to resume playback. Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle. Tap and hold to fast-forward the song. -
Page 46: Sending Data From Your Phone Using Bluetooth
Entertainment If there is a video file with a subtitle file (*.srt file with the same name as the video file), place it in the same folder to display subtitles automatically when playing the video file. When downloading music or video files, copyrights must be secured. Note that corrupted files or files with incorrect extensions may damage your phone. - Page 47 Entertainment NOTE If you want to search for this phone from other devices, from the Home screen, tap the Applications Key > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Select the Discoverable box. The box is cleared after 120 seconds.
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Page 48: Tools
Tools Clock You can use the Clock application to access the Alarm. Setting your alarm 1. From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key and select Clock 2. If you want to add a new alarm, tap and select Add alarm 3. -
Page 49: Calendar
Tools Calendar Open the Calendar application to view events you’ve created or that others have invited you to. When you first set up your phone, you configured it to use an existing Google Account or you created a new account. The first time you open the Calendar application on your phone, it displays any existing calendar events from your Google Account on the web. -
Page 50: Polaris Viewer
Tools Polaris Viewer Polaris Viewer is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint using their mobile devices. To access this application, from the Home screen, tap the Applications >... - Page 51 Tools To uninstall an application 1. From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key and select Task Manager . Then tap the Downloaded apps tab. 2. Tap Uninstall next to the desired application. 3. Tap OK to confirm. Help To get help about the Task Manager, open Task Manager and tap the Help...
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Page 52: Settings
Settings Accessing Settings From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key , then tap Settings From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key , then tap Settings Wireless & networks This menu allows you to manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also set up mobile networks and switch to airplane mode. -
Page 53: Call Settings
Settings Device name - Allows you to view and edit the name your phone displays to other Bluetooth devices when trying to pair. Discoverable - Checkmark to make your phone discoverable to other Bluetooth devices for 120 seconds. Scan for devices - Tap to search for and display information about nearby Bluetooth devices. -
Page 54: Sound
Settings Other call settings Excuse messages – When you want to reject a call, you can send a quick message using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call during a meeting. This menu allows you to manage the excuse messages. Auto retry - Allows you to enable or disable Auto retry mode. -
Page 55: Display
Settings Notifications Notification ringtone – Allows you to set your default notification ringtone. Feedback Audible tap tones – Allows you to set the phone to play tones when using the dialpad to dial numbers. Audible selection – Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when you tap buttons, icons and other on-screen items that react to your tap. -
Page 56: Applications
Settings within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors. Google Location Services - Allows you to use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location, used while searching in Google Maps and other applications. -
Page 57: Accounts & Sync
Settings Unknown sources – Allows you to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites, email, or other locations other than Play Store. WARNING! To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources, such as Play Store. Manage applications –... -
Page 58: Privacy
Settings to control how they synchronize data; see the sections on those applications for details. General sync settings Background data – Permits applications to synchronize data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them. Deselecting this setting can save battery power and lowers (but does not eliminate) data usage. -
Page 59: Language & Keyboard
Settings Available space – Lists the amount of user data space available in internal storage space of your phone. Erase internal memory – Erase all data on the phone's internal memory, such as music and photos. SD card Total space – Lists the total amount of space on any microSD card installed in your phone. - Page 60 Settings Keyboard settings LG keyboard The LG Keyboard settings apply to the on-screen keyboard. Keyboard layout Keyboard layout – Allows you to choose the default type of keyboard. Writing language – Allows you to choose one or more languages to use on your phone.
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Page 61: Voice Input & Output
Settings Voice input & output Voice input Voice recogniser settings – Allows you to configure the Android voice input feature. Language – Allows you to set the language you use for speech to enter text. SafeSearch – Allows you to set whether you want the Google SafeSearch filter to block some results. -
Page 62: Accessibility
Settings data is already installed. Speech rate – Allows you to select how quickly you want the synthesizer to speak. Language – Allows you to select the language of the text you want the synthesizer to read. This is particularly useful in combination with Always use my settings to ensure that text is spoken correctly in a variety of applications. -
Page 63: About Phone
Settings About phone View legal information and check phone status and software version. -
Page 64: Phone Software Update
Please note that removing the USB data cable or battery during the update may seriously damage your mobile phone and make it inoperable. • This feature is only available if or when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device. -
Page 65: Specifications
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 plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. -
Page 66: Important Notice
Important notice Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When available space in your phone memory is less than 10%, your phone cannot receive new messages. -
Page 67: Checking The Battery Charge Level
Important notice Checking the battery charge level 1. From the Home screen, tap the Applications Key , then select Settings > About phone > Status. 2. The battery status (Charging, Not charging) and level (percentage charged) is displayed at the top of the screen. Monitoring and controlling what uses the battery 1. - Page 68 Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key . When the screen shows the LG logo, release the Power/Lock Key When the screen displays an Android robot animation, release the other keys. Leave your phone for at least a minute while it performs the hard reset, then your phone will reboot.
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Page 69: Opening And Switching Applications
Important notice 2. Tap Wi-Fi to turn it on and begin scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon. 3. Tap a network to connect to it. If the network is open, you are asked to confirm that you want to connect to that network by tapping Connect. -
Page 70: Storage Devices
Important notice Switching between multiple applications 1. Press and hold the Home Key . A screen with the icons of applications that you’ve used recently will appear. 2. Tap the application icon you want to open or tap the Back Key return to the current screen. -
Page 71: Important Customer Information
Important Customer Information When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. - Page 72 Important Customer Information Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
- Page 73 Important Customer Information especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.
- Page 74 Important Customer Information flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting...
- Page 75 Important Customer Information INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is prohibited in most hospitals and medical clinics. If you use any personal medical device(s), consult the manufacturer of your device(s) to determine if the device(s) are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
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Page 76: Technical Details
Technical Details This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. - Page 77 Technical Details Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. Part 15.19 statement This device complies with part15 of FCC rules.
- Page 78 Technical Details - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
- Page 79 Technical Details may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines.
- Page 80 Technical Details The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
- Page 81 Technical Details American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. When you are talking over the cell phone, it is recommended that you turn the BT (Bluetooth) or WLAN mode off for HAC. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
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Page 82: Limited Warranty Statement
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS... -
Page 83: Limited Warranty Statement
3. WHAT LG WILL DO: LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. - Page 84 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.
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Page 85: Index
Index Connecting to Wi-Fi 21 Conversation view 28 About phone 61 Language & keyboard 57 Accessibility 60 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 80 Accessing Settings 50 Date & time 60 Location & security 53 Accounts & sync 55 Display 53 Lock screen 9 Adding and Editing email DivX Mobile 63 Accounts 32... - Page 86 Index Turning the Phone On and Off 8 Remove the Back Cover 6 Removing a microSD card Update your smart phone Replace the Back Cover 7 by connecting it to your PC Returning to recently-used applications 12 Using Smilies 28 Using the QuickMemo options 19 Searching for a contact 26...