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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. Optimus Zone 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 ........................7 Setting Up Your Phone ..................8 Removing the Battery and SIM Card ..............10 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ............11 To unmount the microSD card ................12 Charging Your Phone ..................12 Optimizing Battery Life ..................13 Turning Your Phone On and Off ................15...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Managing Multiple Calls ..................56 Web ................... 58 Chrome ........................58 Communication ................ 61 Contacts .......................61 Messaging ......................67 Email ........................71 Gmail ........................74 Hangouts ......................81 Entertainment ................84 Camera ........................84 Music ........................93 Play Store ......................97 YouTube™ ......................99 Tools ..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Safety ..................129 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions ......131 Consumer Information on SAR ..............136 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ..137 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss................139 TIA Safety Information ..................141 Safety Information ...................

  • Page 7: The Basics

    The Basics Phone Overview Front View Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor Earpiece Front Camera Lens 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 Rear View Rear Camera Flash Lens Volume Keys Power/Lock Key Speaker Rear Camera Lens Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance. Power/Lock Key Press to turn off the screen backlight and lock the screen, or turn the screen backlight back on.

  • Page 9: Help

    The Basics Top and Bottom Views Microphone USB/Charging Port Microphone 3.5mm Headset Jack Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller. It's also used for voice-activated functions. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone

    The Basics Setting Up Your Phone Step 1. Remove the Back Cover With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. Step 2. Insert the Battery To insert the battery, align the gold contacts and place the battery in its compartment.
  • Page 11 The Basics Step 3. Replace the Back Cover Place the cover over the back of the phone, then align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place. Step 4. Charge the Phone Before turning on your phone, fully charge the battery.

  • Page 12: Removing The Battery And Sim Card

    The Basics Removing the Battery and SIM Card Removing the battery 1. With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. 2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the battery out.

  • Page 13: 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). 2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the slot, then carefully slide it into the slot until it's secured in place.

  • Page 14: To Unmount The Microsd Card

    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 15: Optimizing Battery Life

    The Basics Charging with the USB Cable NOTE Make sure to correctly orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in. When the phone is facing upward, the USB USB Cable logo on the cable will also face upward. You can use your computer to charge your phone.
  • Page 16 The Basics To check the battery charge level Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Settings > Battery. The battery level (as a percentage of fully charged) and the battery status (Charging or Discharging) is displayed at the top of the screen. Checkmark the Battery percentage on Status Bar checkbox to display the remaining battery charge percentage on the Status Bar next to the battery icon.

  • Page 17: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    The Basics saver is off, you’ll be prompted to turn on Battery saver when the battery reaches low levels. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Settings > Battery > Battery saver. From the Battery saver screen: Select to activate Battery saver immediately, or when the charge drops to 5% or 15%.

  • Page 18: Lock Screen Settings

    The Basics NOTES The backlight will not turn on if the proximity sensor is covered. When the screen is off and you double-tap the screen with Knock Code activated, the Knock Code grid is displayed for you to enter your Knock Code. Turning the screen on using the Knock Code feature If your Lock screen unlock sequence is set to a Knock Code, tap your Knock Code on the darkened screen to automatically turn on the backlight...

  • Page 19: Your Google Account

    The Basics NOTE Avoid covering the proximity sensor when turning the screen on. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on. Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON). 2. From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it. Your Google Account You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google apps;...

  • Page 20: Anti-Theft Guide

    The Basics Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it’s been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google Account or screen lock information can use the device.
  • Page 21 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 22: 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 gestures on the screen. 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 23 The Basics Home Touch Buttons The Home Touch Buttons are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the screens to provide easy navigation within the device software. Back Button: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen items such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc.

  • Page 24: Mini Panel View

    The Basics To view other Home screen panels Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home screen is comprised of three sliding panels, but you can add up to five panels to allow more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
  • Page 25 The Basics Pinch in on any of the Home screen panels to change from full screen view to mini panel view. From mini panel view you have the following options: To go directly to any panel, simply tap the one you want. To add another panel, tap the Add panel icon To delete a panel, touch and hold the panel to delete, drag it to the Remove bar at the top of the screen, then lift your finger.
  • Page 26 The Basics Using Dual View Slide the screen right or left to view different Home screen panels. Item List Touch and hold an icon, then drag it onto the panel where you want it. Category Tabs Tap a category to display its available items.
  • Page 27 The Basics Home screen version EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Home screen settings > Select Home > EasyHome. The EasyHome Home screen has three panels.

  • Page 28: 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 29 The Basics 2. Tap the Options icon to access the following Applications screen options: View apps by: Tap to sort your apps either in alphabetical order, by downloaded date, or custom. Show small/large icons: Tap to change the size of the icons displayed in the Applications screen.
  • Page 30 The Basics Switching between multiple apps 1. Tap the Recent Apps Button . A screen opens with screenshot tabs of all of the apps (and websites) that are currently open. 2. Tap the app you want to use, tap the Close icon on the app to close it, or tap the Back Button to return to the current screen.
  • Page 31 The Basics Customizing an app icon on your Home screen You can create your own custom app icon(s) using the images in your Gallery. Your customized app icon(s) are only applied to icons on your Home screen. The Applications screen is not affected. Touch, hold, release, then tap an icon to edit it.

  • Page 32: Text Input Methods

    Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout. The QWERTY layout setting allows you to select the default buttons on either side of the Space button.
  • Page 33 The Basics Typing tips Tap the Numbers/Symbols button to display its keyboard. Tap the Arrow buttons on the left side of the keyboard to view additional symbols. From the Numbers/Symbols keyboard, you can also tap the Graphics button to enter Enter other graphics into your text.
  • Page 34 Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Input language and keyboard layout, then checkmark the languages you want the keyboard to be able to use.

  • Page 35: Capturing A Screenshot

    The Basics Capturing a Screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power/Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen. To view the captured image, tap the Home Button >...

  • Page 36: Phone's Status Icons

    The Basics 2. Enter your unlock sequence. 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 The following icons may appear in the Status Bar.
  • Page 37 The Basics GPS is on App update is available App update successful Downloading Uploading Download successful Emergency Alert Connectivity icons Syncing Problem with sign-in or sync Mobile Hotspot is on USB connected USB debugging mode USB tethering Bluetooth device connected Bluetooth is on Bluetooth headset full Bluetooth headset low...

  • Page 38: Managing Notifications

    The Basics Other icons More notifications available Screenshot saved Keyboard Managing Notifications Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you’re on a call. When you receive a notification, the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar.
  • Page 39 The Basics To respond to a notification 1. Open the Notifications panel. Your current notifications are listed in the panel, each with a brief description. 2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications panel will close and the app that corresponds to your selection will open.

  • Page 40: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    The Basics Searching Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the web using the Google Search app. Some apps, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Chrome, have the ability to search for contents within those specific apps. You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what you’re looking for.
  • Page 41 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 one of the search results or tap the Search button on the on-screen keyboard to search for the text you entered in the search box.

  • Page 42: Setting Your Lock Screen

    The Basics Setting Your Lock Screen There are several Lock screen types allowing you to lock your phone so that only you can unlock it to make calls, access your data, buy apps, and otherwise prevent unauthorized use. Setting a Screen Lock for the First Time 1.

  • Page 43: Changing Your Screen Lock

    The Basics From then on, any time you want to unlock the screen, you'll need to perform the unlock action you set (swipe, Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access to it. Changing Your Screen Lock 1. Tap the Home Button >...
  • Page 44 The Basics Power button instantly locks If a security lock is enabled, checkmark the Power button instantly locks checkbox to override the Security lock timer setting and lock the screen as soon as you press the Power/Lock Key . 1. Tap the Home Button >...
  • Page 45 The Basics Lock screen notifications After you set (or subsequently change) a secure unlock sequence, a screen is displayed for you to set the notifications that will be displayed on your Lock screen.

  • Page 46: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra data charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’.

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi Direct

    (if necessary). NOTES LG is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.

  • Page 48: Pc Connections With A Usb Cable

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. Open the item you want to send, then tap the Sharing icon Touch and hold the item you want to send, then select Share. Open the item you want to send, then tap the Options icon >...

  • Page 49: Pc Connections With A Usb Cable For Mac Os X Users

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1. Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a PC on which Windows Media Player has been installed. 2.

  • Page 50: 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 tab, the Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, or the Groups tab.
  • Page 51 Calls Dial Tab Displays the dialpad. Touch and hold to enter the plus ( + ) symbol to dial an international number. Call Button Tap here to dial the number that Delete Button you entered manually. Tap here to delete incorrect number(s).
  • Page 52 Calls To end a call Simply tap the End button on the Call screen to end the call. If you accessed other device functions while the call was in progress, there are several ways to return to the Call screen to end the call. Tap the Ongoing call icon.

  • Page 53: 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 > Direct dial. 3. Tap the contact in your Contacts list. You can change the look of each Direct dial widget for easy identification. Touch, hold, and release the Direct Dial widget, then tap it.

  • Page 54: Call Settings

    Calls To ignore a call and divert it to voice mail 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 voice mail box to leave a message. Tap the Ignore with message icon to Swipe the Ignore...

  • Page 55: 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 Tap the Home Button >...
  • Page 56 Calls To dial a number in the Recent tab From the Recent tab, tap the Dial 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 57: 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 58: Options During A Call

    Calls matches in your phone's memory. Tap the Instant list icon on the right side of the screen to view the entire list of matching entries. Selecting an Instant list entry Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call button to dial it.
  • Page 59 Calls Use the buttons on the dialpad to manually enter a number, then tap the Call button 4. After you’re connected, tap the Merge calls button (on the Call screen). The participant is added to the conference call. Merge Calls Button Dialpad Button Tap here to merge the separate Tap here to dial another number to...

  • Page 60: 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 61 Search within a web page 1. While viewing the page, tap the Options icon > 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 (current match in orange and other found matches in yellow).

  • Page 62: Download Files

    2. In the context menu that appears, tap Save link. To view downloaded files: Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > the LG folder > Downloads To open a downloaded file, tap it. To view earlier downloads, tap the heading date you want to view.

  • Page 63: 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. Use the Contacts app to add, view, and communicate with your friends, acquaintances, and associates.
  • Page 64 Communication instructions, etc.) that can be accessed in case of an emergency. To add your personal information: 1. From the emergency contacts screen, tap the Information icon 2. Tap the Add icon , enter your information, then tap SAVE. To search for a contact 1.

  • Page 65: Adding Contacts

    Communication To view details about a contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap the contact whose details you want to view. 3. The information you entered for the contact is displayed. The following options are available (depending on the types of information saved). The Call icon places a call to the number.
  • Page 66 Communication To add a new contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap the New contact icon 3. If you have more than one account with contacts, select the account where you want to save the contact by tapping the Accounts field (at the top of the screen).
  • Page 67 Communication Favorites Contacts The Favorites tab contains the contacts you communicate with most often to help streamline your communication. Adding or removing contacts in your Favorites list 1. Open the Contacts app, then tap a contact to view its details. 2.
  • Page 68 Communication Setting Speed Dials Designating multiple speed dials 1. Open the Contacts app, then tap the Options icon 2. Tap Speed dial. 3. Tap the speed dial number to assign, then tap the Contact entry for it. 4. Repeat selecting a speed dial number and the desired Contact entry as necessary.

  • Page 69: Messaging

    To open the Messaging app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > the LG folder > Messaging NOTE The Messaging app must be set as the default messaging app in order to use it. If Messaging is not your default app, a pop-up will appear.
  • Page 70 Communication To delete a message thread from the Messaging window 1. Touch and hold the message thread. 2. Tap Delete in the context menu that opens. 3. Tap YES to confirm you want to delete the message thread. To send a text message 1.
  • Page 71 Communication message thread indicates a pending draft message to the recipient. Tap the message to resume composing it. 4. Tap the Send button to send the message. Your message is displayed and responses appear in the same window, creating a message thread with that contact. To create and send a multimedia message 1.

  • Page 72: Changing Messaging Settings

    Communication enabled, 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 to view the full message. If the message contains a media file, tap the Play button to view, watch, or listen to it.

  • Page 73: 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 Tap the Home Button >...

  • Page 74: Message Search

    Communication Tap the Favorite icon next to an email message to designate it as an important or favorite message. Swipe a message off the screen to the left or right to delete the message. Tap the Options icon to open the Options menu to access Select, Sort by, and Settings.
  • Page 75 Communication Changing Email Settings To change the Email settings, open the Email app, tap the Options icon > Settings. General settings The General settings menu includes the following options: Email preview, Conversation view, Split view, Set default account, VIP settings, Save to, Ask before deleting, Auto-advance, and Load images.

  • Page 76: 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 Tap the Home Button >...
  • Page 77 Communication Message search Tap the Search icon , enter the text you’re looking for, then tap the Search button on the on-screen keyboard. Adding another Google Account From the Gmail app, tap the Menu icon > Settings > Add account >...
  • Page 78 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 to start a new Gmail message. Tap the Search icon to search within the Gmail app. Swipe a Gmail message off the screen to the left or right to quickly and easily archive the message.

  • Page 79: 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 80: Composing And Sending A Message

    Communication Message action icons Tap an action icon (at the bottom of the message) to reply, reply to all, or forward the message. 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.

  • Page 81: Replying To Or Forwarding A Message

    Communication 6. Tap the Attachment icon , then tap Attach file to add an attachment from your phone's memory. Tap Insert from Drive to insert files from on the attachment to remove it Google Drive. Tap the Remove icon from your message. 7.
  • Page 82 Communication The General settings menu includes the following options: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image, Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto-advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before archiving, and Confirm before sending. Tap the Options icon in the General settings to access Manage Accounts, Clear search history, Clear picture approvals, and Help &...

  • Page 83: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts Use the Hangouts app to have real-time text conversations with your friends. To open the Hangouts app Tap the Home Button > the Google folder > Hangouts To sign out of Hangouts Tap the Hangouts Options icon > Settings > tap your account > Sign out.
  • Page 84 Communication 4. Tap the message box, then enter your message. NOTE You can also insert items into your message. Tap one of the icons below the message field, then tap the item you want to insert. 5. Tap the Send icon (on the right side of the message).
  • Page 85 Communication Switching Google Accounts in Hangouts You can sign in to multiple Google Accounts in the Hangouts app, but you can only access one account at a time. 1. Tap the Home Button > the Google folder > Hangouts 2. Tap the Menu icon , then tap your account.

  • Page 86: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera You can use the Camera app to take and share pictures and videos. The video feature is integrated on the camera viewfinder to take pictures and record video with a single tap. Your phone comes with a 5 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos.

  • Page 87: 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 capture a clear image. NOTE You can swipe across the screen to quickly swap between the front and rear revised grammar lenses.

  • Page 88: Record Videos

    Entertainment Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera. 1. Tap the Home Button > Camera 2. Frame your subject on the screen. 3. Tap the Video Capture icon to start recording the video.
  • Page 89 Entertainment Indicates there will be a 10 second delay after the Capture icon tapped. Indicates the delay capture function is disabled. Toggles between displaying and hiding an overlay grid to help you align your photos and videos horizontally and/or vertically for better composition.
  • Page 90 Entertainment To play a video 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Gallery Scroll up or down to view more albums. 2. Tap a video in an album to play it. NOTE If you set the default app for video playback in the pop-up, video playback will begin as soon as you tap a video in an album.
  • Page 91 Entertainment Gallery Open the Gallery app to view albums of your pictures and videos. To open the Gallery app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Gallery Viewing your albums The Gallery app presents all of the pictures and videos stored in your phone, including those you’ve taken with the Camera app and those you downloaded from the web or other locations.
  • Page 92 Entertainment To share an album You can share the entire contents of your albums. 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Gallery 2. Touch and hold the desired album, tap Share, select the app to use to share your images, then complete the sending method as necessary.
  • Page 93 Entertainment While viewing an album, use the following icons for navigation or multi-selection file management. Back: Goes back to the previous screen. Camera: Opens the Camera app. Share: Allows you to select one (or more) photos and/or videos to share. After selecting the file(s), tap SHARE to open the available sharing options (such as Messaging or Bluetooth), then complete as necessary.

  • Page 94: Working With Photos

    Entertainment 2. Tap an album and tap an image to view it. 3. With the picture displayed, tap the Options icon > Set image as. 4. Select an option. Home screen assigns the picture as the background image. Crop the image as necessary.

  • Page 95: Music

    Entertainment Tap the Edit icon to open the editing screen which allows you to change the picture (such as cropping, rotating, tuning, adding effects, and more). Tap the Favorites icon to set (or remove) the picture to your Favorites folder. Tap the Back icon to return to the current album.
  • Page 96 Entertainment Music player icons Tap to set the current song as a favorite (toggle it on or off). 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).
  • Page 97 Entertainment Tap to see the last selected music list (Music library, Favorites, Playlists, or Folders). Other Music app options Touch and hold any song in the Music library to access its context menu which can include: Play, Add to playlist, Delete, Share, Set as ringtone, and Search. Tap the Options icon in the Music library to access its Options menu which can include: Select to play, Add to playlist, Delete, Share, and...

  • Page 98: Working With Playlists

    Entertainment Working with Playlists You can create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, which you can play in the order you set or in a shuffle. To create a playlist 1. From the Music library, tap the Menu icon , then tap Playlists.

  • Page 99: Play Store

    Entertainment 2. Touch and hold the playlist, then tap Rename in the context menu that appears. 3. Enter a name, then tap OK. To delete multiple songs Open the Music library screen, tap the Songs tab, tap the Options icon , then tap Delete.

  • Page 100: Downloading And Installing Apps

    Entertainment Downloading and Installing Apps When you find an app you want, you can install it on your phone. To download and install an app NOTE Before you can download a paid app, you must set up a billing arrangement. Price/Install button Indicates the cost or install for free apps.

  • Page 101: Youtube

    Entertainment Your Wishlist While viewing an app (or music, games, etc.), tap the Wishlist icon the right of the app name to add it to your wishlist for future reference. YouTube™ Opening YouTube and Watching Videos You can browse, search for, view, upload, and rank YouTube videos on your phone with the YouTube app.

  • Page 102: Tools

    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 103 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon 2. Tap Gallery > the Capture+ album. Tap the LG folder > QuickMemo+ 3. Select the desired memo. Capturing a screen shot To capture a screen shot without the Capture+ feature, press both the Power/Lock Key and the Volume Down Key at the same time.

  • Page 104: 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. Setting an alarm 1. Tap the Home Button >...

  • Page 105: Calculator

    Tools Setting the World Clock The World clock tab allows you to set up a list of cities to easily check current times in other time zones with a quick glance. 1. Open the Clock app, then select the World clock tab. 2.

  • Page 106: 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 Menu icon to switch calendar views or access your Tasks list.

  • Page 107: Maps

    Tools Maps The Maps app allows you to find places and get directions. To open the Maps app Tap the Home Button > the Google folder > Maps Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > the Google folder >...
  • Page 108 Tools Maps icons Tap the Search Google Maps box to open the keyboard to enter your search request. Red location markers indicate search matches. Tap a location to view the location information. You can call the establishment, save the location as a favorite, and view its website. Tap the Options icon to add a label, share, the location, add a photo, and save the map to use offline.

  • Page 109: Voice Search

    Tools Voice Search You can ask Voice Search to perform phone functions using your voice, such as calling a contact, setting alarms, or searching the web. You can say “help” to help you get started. To open the Voice Search app Tap the Home Button >...

  • Page 110: Voice Recorder

    Record a voice memo 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > the LG folder > Voice Recorder 2. Tap the Record button to start recording, then speak into the microphone.
  • Page 111 Tools Play a voice memo 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > the LG folder > Voice Recorder 2. Tap the List button 3. Tap the voice memo you want to play. 4. Use the following options while listening to a voice memo.

  • Page 112: File Manager

    File Manager find the file you want. To open the File Manager app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > the LG folder > File Manager Using File Manager : Menu allows you to choose which folders to display. Choose from Internal storage, SD card, Documents, Videos, Music, and Image.

  • Page 113: Settings

    Settings Settings The Settings app allows you to customize and personalize your phone by setting how its screens look, how it notifies you, how it reacts, and a lot more. NOTE Settings that are specific to an app are accessed through its own Settings menu within the app.
  • Page 114 Settings Wi-Fi Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. On connects to a Wi-Fi network (from your list of available, detected networks). Tap Wi-Fi to access the following settings to manage your Wi-Fi connection(s). WI-FI NETWORKS Displays all of the Wi-Fi networks that are within access range. Tap one to connect to it.
  • Page 115 Settings 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. (Data usage may apply.) CONNECTION Wi-Fi Direct Allows you to connect with Wi-Fi devices without any access point.
  • Page 116 Settings AVAILABLE DEVICES Displays all of the Bluetooth devices that are within your phone’s range. Tap one to pair and connect. SEARCH Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices. Options icon Accesses the Bluetooth Options menu. Edit phone name Allows you to change your phone name for easy identification when pairing and connecting.
  • Page 117 Default messaging app Allows you to set which app to use as your default messaging app. View Verizon Account Allows you to set up your Verizon account. VPN Allows you to set up VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). Choose Basic VPN or LG VPN.
  • Page 118 Settings DEVICE The Device category allows you to configure and manage the general device functions such as sound and display options. Sound & notification BASIC Sound profile Allows you to set whether your device emits sounds normally, is silent, or just vibrates. SOUND Volume Allows you to set individual volume levels for ringtone, notifications, touch feedback, and other media.
  • Page 119 Settings Sound effects Allows you to set when a sound is emitted to notify you of an event. Enable Dialpad sounds, Touch sound, Screen lock sound, Sound when roaming, and set the Emergency tone behavior. Message/call voice notifications Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows your phone to automatically read your incoming calls and/or messages outloud.
  • Page 120 Settings Home screen Select Home Allows you to set the layout (standard Android layout or a simplified layout) for your Home screen. SCREEN Wallpaper Allows you to set your Home screen background (wallpaper). Select it from Wallpaper gallery, Gallery, Photos, and Live wallpapers. Screen swipe effect Allows you to set the effect when you swipe to change screens.
  • Page 121 Settings Make pattern visible Enable this setting to see the pattern when you draw it on the Lock screen. Hidden PIN Enable this setting to only show the unlock keypad when you tap the Lock screen. Randomize PIN entry Enable this setting to display the unlock keypad keys in random order so that your PIN can't be detected by anyone watching.

  • Page 122: Application Manager

    Settings Total space Displays the total amount of space and the remaining available space in your memory card. Mount/Unmount SD card Allows you to mount or unmount your microSD card. Erase SD card Allows you to erase all of the data on your microSD card. NOTE Tap the Options icon to change the units (MB or GB) or access USB PC connection.
  • Page 123 Settings Location Tap the switch at the top of its screen to toggle it On or Off. On enables sharing your location when you search for information and use location-based apps, such as Maps. E911 Location E911 Location cannot be turned off on any mobile phone. Mode Allows you to set the mode that establishes your location.
  • Page 124 Settings PASSWORDS Password typing visible Enable this option to briefly show each character of the password as you type it so you can see what you’ve entered. PHONE ADMINISTRATION Phone administrators Allows you to view and selectively deactivate phone administrators. Unknown sources Enable this option to allow installation of non-Play Store apps.
  • Page 125 Language Allows you to set the language for your phone’s software. KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS Current Keyboard Displays the name of the current keyboard. LG Keyboard Allows you to change the settings for the LG keyboard. MY KEYBOARD Input language and keyboard layout Allows you to set multiple keyboard languages to enter text.
  • Page 126 Settings Auto-correction Allows you to set your level of automatic word correction for each of your keyboard languages. More Allows you to set other keyboard options to enhance your text input. Options include Vibrate on keypress, Sound on keypress, Pop-up on keypress, Auto-capitalization, Auto- punctuation, and Touch and hold time.
  • Page 127 Backup & reset LG BACKUP & RESTORE 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 & RESTORE Back up my data Enable this option to automatically backup your data to Google servers.
  • Page 128 Settings With the screen backlight off or locked, press either Volume Key twice to launch the Camera app. Date & time BASIC Enable the Auto-date & time option or tap Set date and/or Set time to use a date/time other than the one provided by the network. Enable the Auto-time zone option or tap Select time zone to use a time zone other than the one provided by the network.
  • Page 129 Settings Screen color inversion Enable this option to invert the screen colors for higher contrast. Screen color adjustment On allows you to adjust the screen’s hue and contrast. Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. Tap Screen color adjustment to adjust it.
  • Page 130 Settings INTERACTION Touch control areas On allows you to restrict access to a select portion of the screen. Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. GENERAL Accessibility features shortcut On allows quick, easy access to selected features when you triple-tap the Home Button .

  • Page 131: 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 132 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 133: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    - 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 134 Safety 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. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless phones.
  • Page 135 Safety the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue. Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value.
  • Page 136 Safety The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all”. For example, the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 137 Safety 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/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection...

  • Page 138: 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 139: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Safety (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there 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 140 Safety The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users to find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.

  • Page 141: Caution

    Safety The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 142 Safety devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies. 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.

  • Page 143: Tia Safety Information

    Safety TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.
  • Page 144 Safety Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
  • Page 145 Safety energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. 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.

  • Page 146: Safety Information

    Safety dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. 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.
  • Page 147 The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket. Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery charger abroad.
  • Page 148 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 149 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 150: 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 151 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 152 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 153 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 154 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 155 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 156 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 157 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 158: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: 1.
  • Page 159 Safety 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light, or otherwise stationary.
  • Page 160 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 161: 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 and Car Kit are available. When your phone is What are the connected to another phone via Bluetooth...
  • Page 162 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Your email is automatically saved as a draft when you access another app. It's What happens when I still displayed when you return to Email, Phone access another app Email until you close the Email app. When Function while writing an you open the Email app again, from...
  • Page 163 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER You can set the phone to require the entry of an unlock sequence (Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password) before the phone can be accessed or used. You can also encrypt your phone's data (and/or your microSD card data) using the Security menu in the Settings app.
  • Page 164 Function Support change the language? NOTE To set multiple languages for your on-screen keyboard, from the Language & input screen, tap LG Keyboard, tap Input language and keyboard layout, then checkmark the languages you want to be able to type.
  • Page 165 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Which languages are The Play Store app supports English Phone Language supported when and Spanish. Third party apps may not Function Support using Play Store? support all languages. VPN access configuration is different according to each company. To Phone How do I set up a configure VPN access from your phone,...
  • Page 166 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER 1. From the Home screen, touch and I downloaded an app hold the Recent Apps Button Phone and it causes a lot of Application Function errors. How do I 2. Tap Settings > Application manager. remove it? 3.

  • Page 167: 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 168 (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 169 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 170 LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
  • Page 171 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 172 filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $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 173 Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s...
  • Page 174 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Trademarks Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Play Store™ are trademarks of Google, Inc. ® 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.

  • Page 175: Index

    Index Consumer Information Help 7 Numbers About Radio Frequency Home screen version 25 10 Driver Safety Tips 156 Emissions 131 Consumer Information on SAR 136 Important Customer Adding Contacts 63 Contacts 61 Information 1 Additional Settings 86 Inserting and Removing a Answering or Rejecting Calls Memory Card 11 DEVICE 116...
  • Page 176 Index Phone Overview 5 Touch Screen 18 Phone’s Status Icons 34 Turning Your Phone On and Off 15 Placing and Ending Calls 48 Play Store 97 Viewing Your Calendar and Events 104 Reading Your Email 72 Voice Recorder 108 Reading Your Messages 76 Voice Search 107 Record Videos 85, 86 Remove the Back Cover 8...

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