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  • Page 2 Copyright©2016 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. G3 is a trademark of LG Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Important Customer Information

    Important Customer Information Before you begin using your new phone Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device. Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of this 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 Setting Up Your Phone ..................8 Removing the Battery and SIM Card ..............10 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ............12 Charging the Phone ....................13 Optimizing Battery Life ..................14 Turning the Phone On and Off ................16...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Listening to Your Voicemail ................69 Web .................... 71 Chrome .........................71 Communication ................74 Contacts ......................74 Messaging ......................81 Email ........................86 Voicemail ......................89 Gmail ........................90 Hangouts ......................97 Entertainment ................ 100 Camera and Video .................... 100 Gallery ........................107 Play Store ......................111 Music ........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Settings ...................138 Safety ..................161 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions ......164 Consumer Information on SAR ..............168 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices . 169 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss................171 TIA Safety Information ..................172 Safety Information ....................176 FDA Consumer Update ...................
  • Page 7: The Basics

    The Basics Phone Overview Front View Earpiece Proximity Sensor Notification Front Camera Home Screen QuickTap Bar Back Key Recent Apps 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 change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
  • Page 8 The Basics Back Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to return to the previous screen or close pop-up items (such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard). Touch and hold it to access the Dual window function which allows you to use two apps at the same time.
  • Page 9 NOTE Don't cover the Proximity Sensor and Laser Detection Auto-focus with a protection film, pouch, or protection case not authorized by LG as they may cause the device to malfunction. Power/Lock Key Press to turn off the screen backlight and lock the screen, or turn the screen backlight back on.
  • Page 10: Help

    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). Help The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about your phone, including how-to videos, Icon glossary, etc.
  • Page 11 The Basics Step 2. Insert the Battery Insert the battery in its compartment, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down gently to secure the battery. Step 3. Replace the Back Cover Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the edges to secure the cover.
  • Page 12: Removing The Battery And Sim Card

    The Basics NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone to maximize the battery's lifetime. Removing the Battery and SIM Card Removing the battery 1. Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.
  • Page 13 The Basics SIM card/SD card slot location MicroSD Slot SIM Slot Removing the SIM card The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your SIM card, refer to the following instructions. 1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    The Basics Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting a microSD card 1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions) and locate the dual slot just above the upper-right corner of the battery compartment. (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening.) 2.
  • Page 15: Charging The Phone

    1. Correctly orient the USB Cable with the Charger 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 16: Optimizing Battery Life

    The Basics NOTE You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer. 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 apps and system resources consume battery power.
  • Page 17 The Basics From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery usage. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
  • Page 18: 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 19 The Basics Setting up the Knock Code feature 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) > Lock screen settings. 2. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code. 3. Tap the squares in a pattern (from 6 to 8 taps) to set your Knock Code, then tap DONE, enter it again, then CONFIRM.
  • Page 20: Your Google Account

    The Basics 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 app. NOTE The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions.
  • Page 21 The Basics 2. Enter your email and tap NEXT. NOTE If you do not already have a Google Account, tap Or create a new account and follow the on-screen prompts to create your new account. 3. Enter your password and tap NEXT. 4.
  • Page 22: Phone's Status Icons

    The Basics 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. Notification icons Status icons If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the More...
  • Page 23 The Basics GPS is on App update available App update successful Downloading Uploading Download successful Emergency Alert Connectivity icons Mobile Hotspot is on Internal storage is full USB debugging mode USB connected Bluetooth device connected Mobile Broadband connection Bluetooth is on Bluetooth headset full battery Bluetooth headset low NFC is on...
  • Page 24 The Basics Other icons More notifications available Screenshot saved Keyboard Call log icons Incoming call Outgoing call Missed call Rejected call...
  • Page 25: 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 using simple motions on the touchscreen. It’s comprised of multiple panels (swipe horizontally to switch). You can customize all of your Home screen panels with app shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
  • Page 26 The Basics : Opens the Message+ app so you can send and view text and multimedia messages. Modifying the QuickTap bar icons You can modify the icons in the QuickTap bar to suit your needs. Rearrange: Touch and hold the icon to move, then drag it to another position in the QuickTap bar.
  • Page 27 The Basics 2. Select the modification you want to change. Tap Button combination to select which Touch Keys you want in the bar and their location within the bar. Choose from the Back Key, the Home Key, the Recent Apps Key, the Notifications Key, the Capture+ Key, the QSlide Key, and the Dual window Key.
  • Page 28: Mini Panel View

    The Basics Pinch in on the Home screen to display the mini panel view, then tap the Home screen panel you want to access. Tap here to set the default Home screen. Tap here to add another panel. Full Screen View Mini Panel View Mini Panel View Mini panel view allows direct access to any of the Home screen panels and...
  • Page 29 The Basics Hiding items on the Home screen Place two fingers on the screen, then spread them apart to hide the items on your Home screen so that only your wallpaper and the Status Bar are displayed. To redisplay your normal Home screen with all of its icons and widgets, pinch in on the screen or tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar).
  • Page 30: Touchscreen

    The Basics Swipe to the right on the main panel to access a panel you can customize with call/text message shortcuts for the contacts you set and also open your call history. Tap Call logs to open the Phone app's Recent tab that lists all of your recent calls.
  • Page 31 The Basics Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. For example, you can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them. Swipe, slide, or flick Move your finger quickly across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item...
  • Page 32 The Basics Rotate the phone sideways for Rotate the phone upright for portrait landscape orientation. orientation. Capturing the screen Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone at the same time to capture the current image on the screen.
  • Page 33: Text Input Methods

    Modifying your LG keyboard characteristics From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout. The QWERTY layout setting allows you to select the default keys on either side of the Space key.
  • Page 34 The Basics Typing tips Tap the Numbers/Symbols Key to display the numbers and symbols keyboard. Tap the Arrow Keys on the left side of the keyboard to view additional symbols. From the Numbers/Symbols keyboard, you can also tap Enter other the Graphics Key to enter graphics into your characters...
  • Page 35 Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Language & input. The following options are available in the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS section. Default: Allows you to choose the default keyboard. LG Keyboard: Allows you to change various LG Keyboard settings. Google voice typing: Allows you to change various Google voice typing settings.
  • Page 36: Hardware Key Control Mode

    Power/Lock Key to confirm. NOTE If you use your phone with a broken display glass, your phone may incur additional damage or cause injury. Make sure to visit an LG authorized service center to get your phone repaired.
  • Page 37: Apps: How To View, Open, And Switch

    The Basics Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch All of the apps on your phone, including any apps that you downloaded and installed from Play Store or other sources, are grouped together on the Applications screen, which you access from your Home screen. If you have more apps than can fit on the Applications screen, you can slide the screen left or right to view more.
  • Page 38 The Basics NOTE The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its app. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications screen automatically. Customizing the Applications screen Your phone includes a wide variety of apps and you can download even more apps to your phone.
  • Page 39 The Basics Rearranging the Applications screen icons You can rearrange the order of the icons on the Applications screen to provide more convenient access to the apps you use the most. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar), then tap the Apps tab, if necessary.
  • Page 40 The Basics Opening an app Open an app simply by tapping its icon on the screen. You can customize your Home screen with the app icons you use most often. Apps are located on the Applications screen, but you can copy any app icon to your Home screen for faster, more convenient access.
  • Page 41 The Basics Adding items to the Home screen Customize your Home screen with the apps you use most often. Applications screen 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar), then tap the Apps tab, if necessary. NOTE You can tap the Widgets tab (at the top of the screen) to place a widget on the Home screen.
  • Page 42 The Basics Touch, hold, release, then tap an icon to edit it. Home Screen Customize Icon Screen 1. Touch and hold the icon you want to customize, then release the icon. An editing icon appears at the upper-right corner of the app icon. NOTE If an icon you placed can be resized, you'll see a blue box around the icon after you touch, hold and release it.
  • Page 43: Working With Menus

    The Basics 2. Drag the corners of the frame to make it larger and change it into a widget. Touch, hold, and release the widget again to change the size of the widget, if necessary. You can also change it back into a normal icon by dragging the corners of the resizing frame back in.
  • Page 44: 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’re in a call. When you receive a notification, the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar.
  • Page 45 The Basics The Notifications panel will close and the app that corresponds to your selection will open. For example, new voicemail notifications dial your voicemail box and Gmail notifications open the Gmail app so you can read your new messages. To clear all notifications 1.
  • Page 46 The Basics QSlide Apps Bar displayed or QSlide Apps Bar hidden QuickRemote bar displayed . QuickRemote bar hidden VoiceMate On or VoiceMate Off Do not disturb On or Do not disturb Off Airplane mode On or Airplane mode Off Sound , Vibrate , or Silent Battery saver On...
  • Page 47: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    The Basics QSlide apps on the Notifications panel You can choose to display QSlide apps 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). QSlide displays a small app window on the screen that can be moved, resized, or made transparent.
  • Page 48: Locking Your Phone

    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 search for the text you entered in the search box.
  • Page 49: Setting Your Lock Screen

    The Basics The default Lock screen The default Lock screen is Swipe which protects against unintentional touchscreen actions. The Lock screen is activated when the screen times-out from inactivity. Press the Power/Lock Key (on the back of the phone) to illuminate the screen. The Swipe default Lock screen is displayed, but you can still conveniently check the date, time, and Status Bar icons.
  • Page 50 The Basics None: No Lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked from use. Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen will unlock the screen. This is the default Lock screen that simply guards against unintentional actions.
  • Page 51: Changing Your Screen Lock

    The Basics Changing Your Screen Lock 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) > Lock screen settings. 2. Tap Select screen lock. 3. Confirm your unlock information (if necessary). 4. Tap the desired screen lock option. 5.
  • Page 52 The Basics 2. Checkmark the Power key instantly locks checkbox. The Lock screen wallpaper You can set the Lock screen wallpaper separately from your Home screen wallpaper. 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
  • Page 53: Guest Mode

    The Basics Guest Mode Use Guest mode when you let someone else use your phone. They’ll only be able to use the apps that you’ve selected. Once you set it up, you can easily put your phone in Guest mode by accessing the Lock screen and drawing the guest pattern that you set, which is different from your normal unlock pattern.
  • Page 54: Customizing The Home Screen

    The Basics Customizing the Home Screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding app icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen panel. You can also change the wallpaper. To add an item to the Home screen 1.
  • Page 55 On or Off. On adds an additional Home screen panel that displays customized information, such as LG Health and Smart Tips to display that information on the Smart Bulletin screen. Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper. Choose from Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Multi-photo, Photos and Wallpaper gallery.
  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 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’s in range. You can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it doesn’t broadcast its name (SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you’re out of its range.
  • Page 59: Usb Connection

    Connecting to Networks and Devices USB Connection USB connection is a feature that allows your phone to connect to a PC using a USB Cable. Using the Status Bar to change the connection mode setting The Status Bar displays the USB connection icon, when connected via USB.
  • Page 60 Connecting to Networks and Devices To enjoy content from nearby devices on your phone You can play content saved to nearby devices on your phone. Your nearby devices must be supported by the DLNA function. 1. To connect nearby devices to your device, tap the Nearby devices option in the Gallery and Music apps (swipe from the left edge of the screen to the right.
  • Page 61: Calls

    Calls Placing and Ending Calls The Phone app allows you to dial phone numbers manually or make calls from your phone’s memory. 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.
  • Page 62 Calls To place a call by dialing 1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar) to open the Dial tab. Delete Key Dial Tab Tap here to delete incorrect Displays the dialpad. number(s) (appears after you begin entering numbers).
  • Page 63: Speed Dialing

    Calls bar), then tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar), or tap the Contact's name or number (at the upper-left corner of the Home screen). You can also drag the Status Bar down and tap the Call icon on the Notifications panel. You can make High Definition Voice and Video Calls with this phone when you add Advanced Calling to your line.
  • Page 64: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

    Calls To place a Direct dial widget on your Home screen 1. Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen. 2. Tap the Widgets tab (at the bottom of the screen) > Direct dial. 3. Tap the contact in your Contacts list. You can change the look of each Direct dial widget for easy identification.
  • Page 65 Calls To ignore a call and divert it to voicemail If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore icon 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 66: 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 icon (in the QuickTap bar), then tap the Recent tab (at the top of the screen).
  • Page 67 Calls Tap the Back Key (in the 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 icon at the right of the call entry. From the Recent tab, tap the image to the left of the call entry to view all of the contact's numbers saved in your phone’s memory.
  • Page 68: 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 69: Options During A Call

    Calls Selecting an Instant list entry Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call Key (on the dialpad) to dial it. Options During a Call Bluetooth Button Tap here to switch between a Bluetooth device and the phone.
  • Page 70: Managing Multiple Calls

    Calls To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a call, you can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone. When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call notification icon is blue in the Status Bar (the icon is green when using the phone).
  • Page 71: 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 72 Calls To listen to your Voicemail Open the Notifications panel and tap New voicemail. Tap the Voice Mail icon on the Home screen. From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar), then tap the Voicemail Key (on the dialpad).
  • Page 73: Web

    Chrome The Chrome app allows you to access the Internet from your phone. 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 details, contact your service provider.
  • Page 74 Search within a webpage 1. While viewing the page, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), then tap Find in page. 2. Type the text you’re looking for in the find bar at the top of the screen. Matches are highlighted on the page (the current match in orange and the remaining matches in yellow).
  • Page 75: Download Files

    The New Tab page Tap an icon at the bottom of the new tab screen to help you quickly open the page that you want. Bookmarks Icons for sites that you’ve bookmarked are listed here. Tap a bookmark icon to visit the site using the new tab you created. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a Context menu to access Open in new tab, Open in incognito tab, Edit bookmark, and Delete bookmark.
  • Page 76: Communication

    Communication Contacts The Contacts app 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 select the Favorites tab or Groups tab (at the top of the screen). Use the Contacts app to add, view, and communicate with your friends, acquaintances, and associates.
  • Page 77 Communication ICE Information In addition to your emergency 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 78 Communication To open your groups list Open the Contacts app and tap the Groups tab (at the top of the screen). 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...
  • Page 79: Adding Contacts

    Communication The Menu icon accesses the following menu options: Refresh, Delete, Share, Forward, Merge, Set as default, Export, Add to Home screen, and All calls to voice mail. Adding Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google™...
  • Page 80 Communication 6. Personalize the contact entry. Set a ringtone to identify calls from this contact. Set the color of the notification LED (located at the upper-left corner of your phone) to identify notifications from this contact. Tap the Picture frame icon to select a picture to identify the name in your list of contacts and in other apps.
  • Page 81 Communication 3. Tap Merge. 4. Tap a suggested entry (at the top of the screen). Once entries have been joined, Separate is included in the Options menu to allow you to separate the joined entries. 1. Open the Contacts app, then tap the contact entry you want to separate. 2.
  • Page 82: Communicating With Your Contacts

    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 83: Messaging

    Communication Messaging Three apps are preloaded on your phone that allow you to send messages. The Messaging app , the Message+ app , and the Hangouts app You can set any of these as your default messaging app. To open the Messaging app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) >...
  • Page 84 Communication Tap here to set Messaging as your default app. Tap here to create a new message. Tap an existing message thread to open it. Tap the Menu icon to access Search, Delete, and Settings. NOTE Pinch in (or spread apart) on your list of messages to resize it for easier viewing or navigation.
  • Page 85 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 Box Contacts Icon Tap here to enter the Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by recipient(s) manually.
  • Page 86 Communication 3. Tap the text field, then enter your message. 4. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > Add subject to add a message subject. The subject text appears above the body text in bold letters. 5.
  • Page 87: Changing Messaging Settings

    Communication activated, you’ll receive a pop-up notification on the current screen which you can use to directly reply. If the Auto-retrieve setting isn’t checkmarked, tap Download (at the bottom of the screen) to view the full message. If the message contains a media file, tap the Play button to view, watch, or listen to it.
  • Page 88: Email

    Communication Email The Email app allows you to read email from services other than Gmail™. The following account types are supported: Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail, Verizon, and other accounts. To open the Email app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) >...
  • Page 89 Communication Tap the Menu icon to open the Options menu to access QSlide, Refresh, Folders, Sort by, Downloads for Wi-Fi, and Settings. Drag downward from the top of the Inbox list to refresh the list. Message search Tap the Search icon enter the text you’re looking for, then tap one of the displayed results.
  • Page 90 Communication Changing Email Settings To change the Email settings, open the Email app, tap the Menu icon > Settings. General settings The General settings menu includes the following options: Set default account, Select download storage, Email preview, Conversation view, Split view, Load linked images, Ask before deleting, Auto-advance, Resize image, VIP settings, and Trusted certificates.
  • Page 91: Voicemail

    Communication Voicemail The Voicemail app allows the management of voicemail directly from the phone rather than accessing voicemail via traditional methods. Voicemail can display a list of your messages allowing you to choose which message(s) to listen to or delete, without having to dial into your mailbox and listen to voice instructions or prior messages.
  • Page 92: Gmail

    Communication Gmail When you open the Gmail app, the most recent conversations are displayed at the top of your Inbox list. All of your conversations are displayed in your Inbox unless you delete, archive, or filter them. To open the Gmail app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) >...
  • Page 93 Communication Message search Tap the Search icon (in the Inbox header at the top of the screen), enter the text you’re looking for, then tap the Search icon on the on-screen keyboard. Adding another Google Account From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
  • Page 94 Communication Navigating in the Gmail app While viewing your Inbox: Swipe the screen up and down to scroll through your list of messages. Tap the Compose icon (at the bottom-right corner of the screen) to start a new Gmail message. Tap the Search icon (in the header at the top of the screen) to search within the Gmail app.
  • Page 95: Reading Your Messages

    Communication Reading Your Messages From your Gmail Inbox, tap a conversation that contains the message you want to read. The conversation opens to the first new (unread) message, or to the first starred message, if you’ve previously starred a message in the conversation.
  • Page 96: Composing And Sending A Message

    Communication To reread a message When you open a conversation, messages that you’ve already read are minimized into a tab that indicates the number of hidden messages. 1. From your Gmail Inbox, tap the conversation you want to view. 2. Tap the contact name to open that message. While reading a message you can tap the Unread icon (in the Gmail Inbox header at the top of the screen) to return a read message to the...
  • Page 97: Replying To Or Forwarding A Message

    Communication NOTE If you aren't ready to send the message, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), then tap Save draft. Replying to or Forwarding a Message Continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by forwarding it without changing the Subject text.
  • Page 98 Communication Swipe actions: Checkmark to archive a conversation when you swipe Sender image: Checkmark to display the sender’s image to beside the name in the conversation list. Reply all: Checkmark to make Reply all the default message action. Auto-fit messages: Checkmark to shrink the messages to fit the screen and allow zooming.
  • Page 99: Hangouts

    Communication Signature: Sets the signature you want to include with every outgoing email from this account. Vacation responder: Sets up an automatic email to respond with when you are out of the office (or otherwise unavailable). Tap the switch to turn it on, enter the dates for the responder, and enter the subject/message.
  • Page 100 Communication Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, your friend will receive an SMS inviting them to Hangouts. Tap the text field to enter a name, email, number, or circle. 3.
  • Page 101 Communication To remove a friend from the blocked list, from the chatting list, tap the Options icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), tap Blocked people, then tap Unblock next to the contact you want to unblock. Changing Hangouts Settings From the chatting list, tap the Options icon (at the upper-left corner of the screen) >...
  • Page 102: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera and Video You can use the Camera app to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. It has many state-of-the-art features such as laser auto-focus, dual camera mode, still photo capture while recording video, and much more.
  • Page 103: Taking Pictures

    Entertainment Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and tapping a button icon. When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically to allow you to see a clear image. To take a picture: 1.
  • Page 104: Gesture Shot

    Entertainment Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take photos with a gesture 1. Activate the front camera lens. 2. Activate a gesture shot by raising your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it (a box appears on the screen).
  • Page 105 Entertainment You can use the pinch gesture to use the dynamic zoom feature while you’re recording video. Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom back out. You can tap the Pause button to pause your video recording. Then, resume your recording by tapping the Record button .
  • Page 106 Also sets the file size of your video. Choose from UHD 3840x2160, FHD 1920x1080, and HD 1280x720. Voice shutter: Allows you to take pictures with voice commands. When On, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whiskey", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture. Choose from On or Off Timer: Sets your camera's timer.
  • Page 107 Entertainment Dual Feature The Dual feature allows you to take a picture or record video with the front and rear camera lens at the same time. A smaller image window overlays the main image (similar to picture-in-picture). You can resize and move the overlay image window, as well as swap the lens for either view.
  • Page 108: Play A Video

    Entertainment 2. Checkmark the video(s) you want to delete, tap DELETE (at the bottom of the screen), then tap YES to confirm. Play a Video 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) >...
  • Page 109: Gallery

    Entertainment Dual Play Dual Play connects two devices using a wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or a wireless connection (Miracast) allowing you to view content on a different screen. The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by an HDMI cable or Miracast.
  • Page 110 Entertainment Tap the Gallery Menu icon (in the upper-left corner of the screen) to open the Gallery menu to access Albums, Timeline, Videos, Favorites, and Nearby devices. To share an album You can share the entire contents of one or more albums or individual images or videos from an album.
  • Page 111 Entertainment While viewing an album the following icons are displayed at the top of the screen: Camera: Opens the Camera. Share: Allows you to select one (or more) photos to share. Tap SHARE (at the bottom of the screen) to open the available sharing options (such as Messaging or Bluetooth).
  • Page 112: Working With Photos

    Entertainment Home screen wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image, crop the image and tap OK to assign the picture. Working with photos Use the Gallery app to view pictures that you’ve taken with the Camera app or that you’ve downloaded. To view and browse photos 1.
  • Page 113: Play Store

    Entertainment Camera Mode Icon Share Icon Tap here to change Tap here to share the photo using the to camera mode. method you select. Menu Icon Back Icon Tap here to access the Menu options. Tap here to return to your Gallery. Delete Icon Tap here to delete the photo.
  • Page 114: Downloading And Installing Apps

    Entertainment The following icons are available at the top of the App details screen: - Returns to the Play Store homepage. - Allows you to search for apps. - Adds the app to your wishlist. - Allows you to share the App details information using the available sharing choices.
  • Page 115: Music

    Entertainment Play Store menu options The Play Store menu icon (at the upper-left corner of the screen) accesses the Play Store Options menu. The options vary depending on the screen in which it was accessed. Options can include: Apps & Games, Entertainment, Movies &...
  • Page 116 Entertainment Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) 1. Connect the phone to your PC using the USB Cable. 2. Select the Media sync (MTP) option. Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder.
  • Page 117 Entertainment Tap to see the current playlist. Tap to access the Music player Options menu. Tap to set the shuffle mode (toggle it on or off). Tap to set the repeat mode (on, off, or same song). Tap to manage the music volume. The pop-up window also allows you to modify all phone sounds and set the music option.
  • Page 118: Working With Playlists

    Entertainment Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a license to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material.
  • Page 119 Entertainment To remove a song from a playlist 1. Open a playlist. 2. Touch and hold the song you want to remove, then tap Remove from playlist in the context menu that appears. To delete a playlist 1. Open the Playlists library. 2.
  • Page 120: Youtube

    Entertainment YouTube™ Opening YouTube and Watching Videos You can browse, search for, view, upload, and rank YouTube videos on your phone with the YouTube app. To open the YouTube app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) >...
  • Page 121: Tools

    Tools Dual window The Dual window feature splits the screen to enable multi-tasking, drag and drop interaction, auto-linking and recently used apps. To activate the Dual window function 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) >...
  • Page 122: Capture

    Tools Capture+ Use the Capture+ feature to capture a screen shot and use it to write a memo. To access the Capture+ feature 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the Status Bar downward, then tap the Capture+ icon 2.
  • Page 123: Qslide

    Tools Using Capture+ options The following options are available when using Capture+. Tap to save your memo. Tap to undo the most recent action. Tap to redo the most recently deleted action. Tap to insert text into your memo. Tap to crop the image of memo. Tap to select the pen type, color, and transparency.
  • Page 124: Using Qslide

    Tools the Notifications panel, or directly from the apps that support the QSlide function. To open a QSlide window 1. Drag the Status Bar downward, tap , then tap the desired app on the QSlide apps bar. While using an app that supports QSlide, tap the Menu icon , then tap QSlide.
  • Page 125: Quickremote

    Tools Customizing the QSlide bar icons You can set the order of the icons displayed in the QSlide bar, as well as which icons are displayed. 1. Open the Notifications panel and swipe to the left on the QSlide apps bar, then tap the Edit icon Drag one of the icon handles at the left side of the screen to move...
  • Page 126: Using Quickremote

    QuickRemote several times (depending on the number of devices connected to the TV). QuickRemote options To access the QuickRemote Options menu, tap the Menu icon to select options including Magic Remote setting (only for LG tvs), Edit remote name, Learn remote, Move remote, Delete remote, Settings and Help.
  • Page 127: Calendar

    Tools Calendar Viewing Your Calendar and Events The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events (that you created or that you’ve been invited to), organized by day, week, month, year, or agenda. Tap the Calendar Menu icon to switch calendar views or access your Tasks list.
  • Page 128: Calculator

    Tools QSlide for the Calendar app You can view your month calendar in a QSlide window allowing you to easily check dates, obligations, etc. while using other apps at the same time. 1. Open the Calendar app. 2. Tap the Menu icon , then tap QSlide to display the month Calendar in a QSlide window.
  • Page 129 Tools 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 apps. The context menu can include: CUT, COPY, PASTE, and the Menu icon (SHARE and CLIP TRAY).
  • Page 130: Clock

    Tools Clock You use the Clock app 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 Clock app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) >...
  • Page 131 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 132: Setting The Timer

    Tools When the alarm sounds Tap DISMISS or, if set, use the gesture feature of simply turning the phone over to stop the alarm. 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 turning the phone over will snooze the alarm instead of turning it off.
  • Page 133: Using The Stopwatch

    Tools Managing the World Clock Cities Tap the New City icon (at the bottom of the screen) to select another city for your list. Tap the Delete icon (at the top of the screen) to select one or more cities to delete from your list. Touch and hold an entry in the list to open a Context menu to select Set daylight saving or Delete.
  • Page 134: Maps

    Tools Maps The Maps app allows you to find places and get directions. To open the Maps app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Maps Maps Menu Search Box Tap here to open the keyboard to enter your search.
  • Page 135: Voice Command

    Tools Tap to get directions to a destination. Use the starting point to insert Your location or select from recent Map history. Get directions by Car , Transit , Walking , or Bicycling Tap the estimated time to view the directions in text format (instead of map view).
  • Page 136: Voice Search

    Tools Voice Search You can also use the Voice Search app to perform phone functions using your voice. To open the Voice Search app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the App tab (if necessary) > Google folder >...
  • Page 137: Play A Voice Memo

    Tools Storage Icon Tap here to select where to save your recording. Recording Mode Icon Tap here to change the recording mode (file size). List Button Tap here to view a list of Record Button your recordings. Tap here to start recording Voice Recorder a voice memo.
  • Page 138: File Manager

    Tools Tap the Volume button to increase or decrease the volume. It also allows you to modify all phone volumes and sets allowed interruptions to your current task. Tap on the slider recording bar to listen to a specific part of the recording.
  • Page 139 Tools File Manager Options Open the File Manager app > tap All files > the Internal storage or SD card folder to access to the following File Manager options (at the bottom of the screen): : Allows you to create a new folder. : Allows you to move files and folders to another folder.
  • Page 140: Settings

    Settings Settings The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings app are described in this section. For settings specific to the Chrome app, see the Chrome section and for settings specific to your Google Account, see the Gmail section.
  • Page 141: Wireless Networks

    Settings WIRELESS NETWORKS The Wireless and Networks category allows you to configure and manage your device’s wireless radio communications. Airplane mode Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggle it On or Off. On disables all wireless connections. Wi-Fi Tap the Wi-Fi switch to toggle it On or Off.
  • Page 142 Settings Keep Wi-Fi on when screen is off: Allows you to set the Wi-Fi status when the screen is off. Avoid bad Wi-Fi connections: Enable this option to use the mobile network whenever the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to doesn’t have an internet connection.
  • Page 143 Settings Edit phone name: Changes your phone name for easy identification when pairing and connecting. Enter your new phone name, then tap SAVE. Received files: Displays a list of your Bluetooth received files. Turn on/off Audio channel mode: Allows you to use your phone as a Bluetooth speaker or headset.
  • Page 144 Settings Show Wi-Fi usage: Displays a Wi-Fi tab (at the top of the screen) to display your Wi-Fi usage information. Mobile hotspots: Displays a list to select and use another device's mobile network as a mobile hotspot for mobile data usage. Turn on Wi-Fi and search for mobile hotspots, if necessary.
  • Page 145 SmartShare Beam: Allows you to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from another LG phone or tablet. VS985 4G LTE: Allows you to change your phone name for easy identification when connecting with other devices.
  • Page 146 Settings Not-allowed devices: Displays nearby devices that can't access your 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. Tap Miracast to access your list of available devices. Tap SEARCH or HELP (at the bottom of the screen) to refresh the device list or view help information.
  • Page 147 Settings Bluetooth tethering: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On shares the phone’s Internet connection with other Bluetooth devices. Help: Displays help information regarding connecting other devices to your phone’s Internet connection. NETWORK Mobile networks: Sets up options for data roaming, networks, and APNs (Access Point Names).
  • Page 148 NOTE Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to access additional settings. From the Basic VPN setting, it accesses Always-on VPN and from the LG VPN screen it access Settings, Import certificates, and About. DEVICE The Device category allows you to configure and manage the general device functions such as sound and display options.
  • Page 149 Settings NOTIFICATIONS Do not disturb: Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set. Lock screen: Sets notifications for the lock screen. Tap to choose Show all notifications, Hide sensitive only, or Hide all notifications.
  • Page 150 Settings Checkmark Calls for caller information, Messages for sender information, and Read messages for message content. You can also set the readout language. Display 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. BASIC SETTINGS Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
  • Page 151 Settings Smart Bulletin: Tap the Smart Bulletin switch to toggle it On or Off. On displays an additional Home screen panel with customized information. Checkmark the information you want displayed on the panel. SCREEN Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen. Select it from Wallpaper gallery, Gallery, Live wallpapers, Multi-photo, and Photos.
  • Page 152 Settings Make pattern visible: Enable this option to make your pattern visible while drawing it. Hidden PIN: Enable this option to display the keypad when you tap the Lock screen. Randomize PIN entry: Sets the keypad to random numbers so that someone watching cannot detect your PIN from your hand movements.
  • Page 153 Settings coordinated list of the apps as well as the amount of space they use. Remaining memory space is gray-colored. PORTABLE STORAGE Total space: Displays the total amount of your external memory. : Allows your phone to unmount the microSD card to safely remove it from the phone.
  • Page 154 Settings Tap an entry to view more information, tap Stop (or Force stop), then OK to stop an app from running. Dual window Split view: Checkmark to automatically open the Dual window feature when you tap a link on the full screen or tap an email attachment (images only).
  • Page 155 Settings Location Use the Location access menu to set your preferences for using and sharing your location when you search for information and use location- based apps, such as Maps. Tap the Location switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to enable sharing of your location.
  • Page 156 Settings SIM CARD LOCK Set up SIM card lock: Sets the PIN to lock your SIM card and allows you to change the PIN. PASSWORDS Password typing visible: Checkmark to briefly show each character of the password as you type so that you can see what you enter. PHONE ADMINISTRATION Phone administrators: Displays the list of administrators, allowing you to deactivate device administrators.
  • Page 157 Language: Sets the language to use on your device. KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS Default: Allows you to select the default keyboard. LG Keyboard: Tap its Settings icon to change the LG keyboard settings. Google voice typing: Enable this option to enable voice input. Tap its Settings icon to change its settings.
  • Page 158 Settings LG BACKUP LG Backup: Allows you to copy data from a previous device to a new device. You can also back up data or restore data from a previous back GOOGLE BACKUP Back up my data: Enable this option to automatically backup your data to Google servers.
  • Page 159 Settings Date & time Auto-date & time: Checkmark to use the network-provided date and time. Set date: Tap to manually set the date to use for your phone. This setting is grayed-out when the Auto-date & time setting is checkmarked. Set time: Tap to manually set the time to use for your phone.
  • Page 160 Settings Touch zoom: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to triple-tap the screen to zoom in and out. Screen color inversion: Enable this option to invert the screen colors for higher contrast. Screen color adjustment: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to adjust the screen’s hue and contrast.
  • Page 161 Settings Touch assistant: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On displays a Touch assistant icon which allows you to use its touch icons instead of hardware keys. Screen timeout: Allows you to set the amount of time before the backlight turns off automatically.
  • Page 162 Software info: Displays Android version, Android security patch level, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, Configuration version, Software version, Software status, and Security software version. Legal info: Displays legal documents for LG Software, open source licenses, and Google legal information. Patent information: Displays LG patent information.
  • Page 163: Safety

    Safety WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Call (800) 243-0000 for more information. 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 164 Safety Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.39inches (1cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.
  • Page 165 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The phone by LG operates on Verizon’s 4G LTE network, based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and Mobile Broadband 4G networks in the United States*.
  • Page 166: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Safety Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe? Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues.
  • Page 167 Safety available for sale to the public, it must be tested by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body.
  • Page 168 Safety wireless phone manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of your phone. Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children? The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.” The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all”.
  • Page 169 Safety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone: (613) 991-6990 http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/...
  • Page 170: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety 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 171: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Safety 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 172 Safety Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. 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.
  • Page 173: Caution

    Safety (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is ®...
  • Page 174: Tia Safety Information

    Safety The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately.
  • Page 175 Safety Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996) * American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.
  • Page 176 Safety Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 177 Safety Health Care Facilities Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 178: Safety Information

    Safety For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
  • Page 179 Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance.
  • Page 180 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 181 Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. Do not immerse your phone in water, liquid, or expose to high humidity. If the phone is expose to liquid, turn it off immediately and bring it to an LG Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 182: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety Do not paint your phone. The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
  • Page 183 Safety 2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the user.
  • Page 184 Safety United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
  • Page 185 Safety pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 186 Safety studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.
  • Page 187 Safety number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
  • Page 188 Safety concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 10. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.
  • Page 189: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 190 Safety can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
  • Page 191 Safety 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 192: Declaration Of Conformity

    To prevent possible hearing damage, don’t listen at high volume levels for long periods. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LGVS985 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.lg.com/global/declaration...
  • Page 193 While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they're all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 194: Laser Safety Statement

    Safety Laser Safety Statement CDRH Compliance THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCT, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. Caution! This product employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
  • Page 195: Specifications

    In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
  • Page 196 Specifications Trademarks ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Play Store™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.
  • Page 197: Faq

    Please check to see if any issues you’ve 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 198 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Yes, YouTube videos are supported but Phone Is it possible to play may have to be viewed through the YouTube™ Function YouTube videos? YouTube app (instead of the Chrome app). Your email is automatically saved as a draft when you access another app.
  • Page 199 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER If you transferred a contact with the Wait and Pause functions saved into the number, you'll need to re-save each number to use these features. To re-save numbers with Wait and Pause Why don't my phone 1.
  • Page 200 To set multiple languages for your on-screen keyboard, from the Language & input screen, tap the Settings icon (next to LG Keyboard), tap Input language and keyboard layout, then checkmark the languages you want to be able to type. Which languages are...
  • Page 201 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER VPN access configuration is different according to each company. To Phone How do I set up a configure VPN access from your phone, Function VPN? you must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator. 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar).
  • Page 202 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER 1. From the Home screen, touch and I downloaded an app hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Phone and it causes a lot of Touch Keys bar). Application Function errors. How do I 2. Tap Settings > Application manager. remove it? 3.
  • Page 203 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER How to perform a factory reset: 1. Turn the phone off. 2. Press and hold the following keys (on the back of the phone) at the same time: Volume Down Key Power/Lock Key approximately 10 seconds. 3.
  • Page 204: Limited Warranty Statement

    [See 15 USC §2311.] 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:...
  • Page 205 (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
  • Page 206 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 207 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 208 More specifically, without limitation of the foregoing, any dispute between you and LG shall not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class or representative action. Instead of arbitration, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court, but that small claims court action may not be brought on a class or representative basis.
  • Page 209 $25,000 in damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise provided for herein, LG will pay all AAA filing, administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitration initiated in accordance with the AAA Rules and this arbitration provision.
  • Page 210 LG for all monies previously disbursed by it that are otherwise your obligation to pay under the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.
  • Page 211: Index

    Index Connecting to Mobile File Manager 136 Numbers Networks 54 10 Driver Safety Tips 187 Connecting to Networks and Devices 54 Gallery 107 Connecting to Wi-Fi Gesture shot 102 Adding Contacts 77 Networks 55 Getting to Know the Home Answering or Rejecting Calls Consumer Information Screen 23 About Radio Frequency...
  • Page 212: Managing Notifications

    Index Removing the Battery and Using the Stopwatch 131 SIM Card 10 Managing Multiple Calls 68 Replace the Back Cover 9 Managing Notifications 42 Viewing Your Calendar and Replying to or Forwarding a Maps 131 Events 125 Message 95 Messaging 81 Voice Command 133 Mini Panel View 26 Voice Mail 89...

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