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  • Page 2 Copyright©2015 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. 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 Web ................... 69 Chrome ........................ 69 Communication ............... 73 Contacts ......................73 Messaging ......................79 Email ........................85 Gmail ........................87 Hangouts ......................95 Entertainment ................98 Camera and Video ....................98 Gallery ....................... 104 Play Store ......................109 Music ......................... 109 YouTube™...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ..................164 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss................167 TIA Safety Information ..................168 Safety Information .................... 171 FDA Consumer Update ..................175 Anti-Theft Guide ....................185 Laser Safety Statement ................... 186 Specifications .................
  • Page 7: The Basics

    The Basics Phone Overview Front View Earpiece Proximity Sensor Notification LED Front Camera Home Screen QuickTap Bar Back Button Recent Apps Button Home Button 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 menu with options that affect the current screen or app. This only applies when available, depending on the screen or app. Home Screen Displays all of the items needed to operate your phone including icons for app access, widgets, and the Status Bar (with status icons) allowing simple touch access to all of its functions and features.
  • 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 on your PC. It’s best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source. 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.
  • Page 17: Battery Saver Mode

    The Basics To monitor and control what uses the battery The Battery use screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your battery power.
  • Page 18: Turning The Phone On And Off

    The Basics After you modify the Battery saver settings to your preferences, tap the switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On (blue) or Off (gray). 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.
  • Page 19 The Basics Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off. NOTES When turning the screen on (using the KnockON feature or your Knock Code), avoid covering the proximity sensor. Doing so will not allow you to turn the screen on. While Knock Code is in use, double-tapping the screen while it's off will turn it on and display the Knock Code grid to allow you to enter your Knock Code.
  • Page 20: Your Google Account

    The Basics Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON). NOTE If you set up a Knock Code in the Screen lock setting, you can tap your sequence to turn the screen on and unlock the screen at the same time. 2.
  • Page 21: Phone's Status Icons

    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 The Basics Vibrate mode Music is playing Music is paused Network icons 3G connection 3G in use 4G LTE connection 4G LTE in use Wi-Fi connection Signal strength No signal Roaming Network Extender No SIM card Unknown SIM card Airplane mode is activated GPS is on App update available App update successful...
  • Page 23 The Basics New message New Verizon message New voicemail Email not sent Message not sent Calendar and Alarm icons Alarm is set Upcoming event Battery icons Full battery Charging battery Low battery Empty battery Not Charging Other icons More notifications available Screenshot saved Keyboard Call icons...
  • Page 24: 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 25 The Basics 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. Add: Open the Applications screen, then drag the icon you want onto the QuickTap bar.
  • Page 26 The Basics the Home Button, the Recent Apps Button, the Notifications Key, the QuickMemo+ Key, the QSlide Key, and the Dual window Key. Tap Color to set the key color. Choose from White and Black. To return to the Home screen Tap the Home Button (in the Touch Keys bar) at any time, from any app.
  • Page 27: Mini Panel View

    The Basics 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 also allows you to manage them. You can add, delete, and rearrange the panel order as well as set the default Home screen panel.
  • Page 28 The Basics widgets, pinch in on the screen or tap the Back Button (in the Touch Keys bar). NOTE The device automatically reverts to the normal Home screen view after screen timeout. Using Dual View Dual view allows you to easily add items to any of the Home screen panels. Touch and hold an empty spot on a Home screen panel to view your Home screen on top and selections (Apps tab, Widgets tab, or Wallpapers tab) on the bottom.
  • Page 29: Touchscreen

    The Basics To change back to the Android Home screen From the EasyHome screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Home screen > Select Home > Home. Touchscreen Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android™...
  • Page 30 The Basics zoom in Maps and in other apps. Double-tap a word to highlight it. Double-tap can also activate the KnockON feature to turn the touchscreen on or off. NOTE The Accessibility settings shortcuts and Touch zoom accessibility features use a triple-tap.
  • Page 31: Text Input Methods

    Modifying your LG keyboard characteristics From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Button (in the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Language & input > the Settings icon (next to LG Keyboard) > Keyboard height and layout.
  • Page 32 The Split keyboard setting allows you to split the keyboard in half by spreading two fingers to the left and right. The One-handed operation setting allows you to swipe the keyboard left or right to adjust the position of the LG keyboard. Typing tips Tap the Numbers/Symbols Key to display the numbers and symbols keyboard.
  • Page 33 The Basics Highlight the desired text, then tap Cut, Copy, or Cut or copy selected Select all in the action box above the highlighted text text. Tap the location where you want to paste the Paste cut or text, then tap the marker . Tap Paste in the copied text action box that appears.
  • Page 34: Apps: How To View, Open, And Switch

    From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Button the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Language & input. Tap the Settings icon (to the right of LG Keyboard), tap Input language and keyboard layout, then checkmark the languages you want the keyboard to be able to use.
  • Page 35 The Basics Home screen to open the Applications screen. Applications screen Tap these to select Apps, Widgets, Search, or Edit. Slide the screen left or right to bring more icons into view. Tap an app icon to open the app. Opening and Closing the Applications screen Opening the Applications screen It’s easy to access the Applications screen no matter what feature you’re...
  • Page 36 The Basics Customizing the Applications screen Your phone includes a wide variety of apps and you can download even more apps to your phone. You can customize these items on the Applications screen for faster, more convenient access to the apps you use most often.
  • Page 37 The Basics 2. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), tap Edit/ Uninstall apps. The Menu icon changes to a checkmark 3. Touch and hold the app icon you want to move, drag it to its new position, then lift your finger.
  • Page 38 The Basics Opening multiple apps 1. Tap an app icon to open it. 2. Tap the Home Button (in the Touch Keys bar). NOTE If the app icon you want is on your Home screen, simply tap the icon to open and use it. 3.
  • Page 39 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 at the top of the screen) to place a widget on the Home screen.
  • Page 40 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 41: Working With Menus

    The Basics 1. Touch and hold the icon you want to customize, then release the icon. A blue frame appears around the icon if it can be resized and changed into a widget (if it can’t, only the Edit icon is displayed). 2.
  • Page 42: 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 43 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 44: Searching Your Phone And The Web

    The Basics QSlide displays a small app window on the screen that can be moved, resized, or made transparent. Tap any of the QSlide apps in the bar to activate it. You can open up to two QSlide windows at a time. For more information on using QSlide, see pages 117-119.
  • Page 45 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 46: Setting Your Lock Screen

    The Basics Locking Your Phone You can lock the touchscreen to prevent unintentional gesture actions, as well as lock the phone to guard against unauthorized use. The default Lock screen The default Lock screen is Swipe which protects against unintentional touchscreen actions.
  • Page 47 The Basics 2. Tap Select screen lock. 3. Tap None, Swipe, Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, or Password. 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.
  • Page 48 The Basics 2. Tap Select screen lock. 3. Confirm your unlock information (if necessary). 4. Tap None. Changing Your Screen Lock 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Button the Touch Keys bar) > Lock screen settings. 2.
  • Page 49: Guest Mode

    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 (on the back of the phone). 1.
  • Page 50: Customizing The Home Screen

    The Basics If your Lock screen isn’t set to an unlock sequence, you’ll be prompted to enter an unlock sequence for yourself before you’re prompted to enter an unlock sequence for your Guest mode. 3. Tap Allowed app to view which apps can be accessed in Guest mode. Checkmark the apps that you want to allow to be accessed in Guest mode.
  • Page 51 The Basics 2. The Apps, Widgets, and Wallpapers category tabs are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Tap the one that corresponds to the item you want to add. 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.
  • Page 52 The Basics To change the look of your Home screen From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Button (in the Touch Keys bar) > Home screen settings to access the following settings to personalize your Home screen. Select Home: Sets the type of Home screen layout.
  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 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 56: Usb Connection

    files to it. Play: You can stream your content via TV, Bluetooth speaker, etc. Beam: You can send your content to Bluetooth devices or SmartShare Beam-supported LG phones. NOTE SmartShare requires both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks, so when you access...
  • Page 57 Connecting to Networks and Devices 1. Access the app that has the content you want to use with SmartShare, then tap the SmartShare icon , the Share icon , or the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > SmartShare. 2.
  • Page 58: 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 59 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 of the Phone app. Dial Tab Displays the diapad. Touch and hold to enter the plus ( + ) symbol to dial an international number.
  • Page 60: Speed Dialing

    Calls NOTE If you opened other apps while on a call, you'll need to return to the Call screen to end the call. To return to the Call screen, you can tap the Home Button (in the Touch Keys bar), then tap the Phone icon (in the QuickTap bar), ortap the Contact's name or number (at the upper-left corner of the Home screen).
  • Page 61: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

    Calls Direct dialing A Direct dial widget is like a speed dial button on your Home screen. Tap it to automatically call the number you set (for example, your home phone number). To place a Direct dial widget on your Home screen 1.
  • Page 62 Calls Unlocked Screen Locked Screen Swipe the Answer Tap the Answer icon icon in any direction to answer the call. to answer the call. 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.
  • Page 63: Working With The Recent Tab

    Calls To ignore a call and send a text message To display the Ignore with message option on the incoming call screen, enable it in the Settings menu. 1. Tap the Home Button (in the Touch Keys bar) > the Phone icon the QuickTap bar) >...
  • Page 64 Calls Recent Tab Tap to display the history of all of your Call Icon calls. Tap here to call this phone number. Viewing call entry details Open the Recent tab, then tap an entry to view all of the entries for that phone number.
  • Page 65: Calling Your Contacts

    Calls To add a number from the Recent tab to your Contacts 1. Open the Recent tab, then touch and hold the call entry. 2. Tap Add to Contacts in the Context menu. 3. Tap New contact or Update contact and save it as necessary. Clearing your Recent calls You can delete the entire list of Recent calls at once or selectively delete entries.
  • Page 66 Calls To call a favorite contact 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts icon (in the QuickTap bar), then tap the Favorites tab (at the top of the screen). 2. Tap the contact you want to call. 3. Tap the contact’s phone number you want to call. Instant List Instant list is displayed on the Dial tab to help you use the information stored in your phone without needing to search for it first.
  • Page 67: Options During A Call

    Calls Options During a Call Bluetooth Button Tap here to switch between a Bluetooth device and the phone. Speaker Button Tap here to turn the speakerphone Mute Button on or off. The button is blue when Tap here to mute the microphone it's on.
  • Page 68 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 69: Listening To Your Voicemail

    Calls Listening to Your Voicemail When you have a new voicemail message, the Voicemail notification icon appears in the Status Bar. If you haven’t set up your voicemail number, or if you need to change it, you can do that in the Call settings. To listen to your Voicemail Open the Notifications panel and tap New voicemail.
  • Page 70 Calls From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Button the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > the Airplane mode switch (on the right side of the screen). Drag the Status Bar downward, then tap Airplane mode (in the Quick settings bar at the top of the screen).
  • Page 71: 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 72 Search within a webpage 1. From the webpage you want to search, 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 73: Download Files

    The New Tab page The following options are available when you create a new tab. These options, located at the bottom of the screen, help you open the page that you want quickly. 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.
  • Page 74 Chrome Settings To access the settings specific to the Chrome app: 1. From the Chrome app, tap the Menu icon 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap the setting you want.
  • Page 75: 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 tap the Favorites tab or Groups tab (at the top of the screen).
  • Page 76 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 77 Communication Groups displays your contacts by category (at the top of the screen) and your accounts (at the bottom of the screen). Resizing the entries While viewing your Contacts (contacts list, favorites list, or groups), place two fingers on the screen, then spread them apart to increase the size of the entries for easier viewing.
  • Page 78: Adding Contacts

    Communication Adding Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google™ Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Since your contacts can come from a variety of sources, the Contacts app attempts to join new information with existing similar contact entries, to create a single entry.
  • Page 79: Favorites Contacts

    Communication 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. NOTE You can also set the color of the notification LED for the contact.
  • Page 80 Communication 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. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen).
  • Page 81: Messaging

    Communication To set the transfer type, from the Contacts app, tap the Menu icon the upper-right corner of the screen) > Settings > Transfer type. 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.
  • Page 82 Communication Tap here to create a new message. Tap an existing message thread to open it. NOTE Pinch in (or spread apart) on your list of messages to resize it for easier viewing or navigation. To delete a message thread from the Messaging window 1.
  • Page 83 Communication A character counter is displayed to the right of the message field to let you know how many more characters you can type and also the number of pages in the message. To field Contacts icon Tap here to enter the Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by recipient(s) manually.
  • Page 84 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 85: Changing Messaging Settings

    Communication Changing Messaging Settings To change the Messaging settings, open the Messaging app, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) > Settings. Storage Delete old messages: Checkmark to allow the phone to delete older messages in a thread when the Text message limit or Multimedia message limit is reached.
  • Page 86 Communication Auto-retrieve: Remove the checkmark from to download only the heading of multimedia messages, so you can manually download the whole message when you’re ready. This is useful for controlling how much data you download. Roaming auto-retrieve: Checkmark to automatically retrieve messages while roaming.
  • Page 87: Email

    Communication Repeat alert: Tap to set how often the phone will repeat the alert for unread messages. Choose from Every 2 min, Every 5 min, and Never. Send message with Enter key Tap to set when the Enter Key (on the on-screen keyboard) will send your composed message.
  • Page 88 Communication Tap the Accounts List icon (at the top of the screen) to switch between your email accounts. Tap the checkbox next to a message, then you can tap Mark as read/ unread, Move to, or Delete. You can also tap the Select all icon select all of your messages at once, then tap the action to apply to all of them.
  • Page 89: Gmail

    Communication Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen), then tap Folders. The account’s folder list is displayed. Tap one to change folders. NOTE When new email arrives, a notification appears in the Status Bar. Drag the Notifications panel downward and tap the email notification.
  • Page 90 Communication The Favorite icon next to a Gmail message allows you to designate it as a favorite message. Gmail Inbox icons Use the following icons (in the header at the top of the screen) while viewing your Gmail Inbox: Accounts and labels: Tap to change to another account or label. Compose: Tap to begin a new Gmail message.
  • Page 91 Communication Accounts and Labels Icon Tap here to open a list of account choices and account labels. Gmail Inbox Accounts and Labels 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.
  • Page 92: Reading Your Messages

    Communication Tap the Gmail icon to return to your Gmail Inbox. Tap the Archive icon Tap the Delete icon to move the email to the trash folder. Tap the Unread icon to return the message to an unread state. Tap the Menu options icon to access Move to, Change labels, Mark important, Mute, Print, and Report spam.
  • Page 93: Composing And Sending A Message

    Communication Gmail message header icons Tap the Contact’s picture to open the Quick Contact options. Tap the Favorite icon to mark it as a favorite. Tap the Reply icon to reply to the sender. Tap the Menu options icon to Reply all, Forward the message, Add star the message, or Print the message.
  • Page 94: Replying To Or Forwarding A Message

    Communication 4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field. 5. Enter your email text in the Compose email field (below the Subject). 6. Tap , then tap Attach file if you want to add an attachment to your Gmail message.
  • Page 95 Communication 3. Tap General settings to change the following settings for all accounts. Gmail default action: Sets if you want to display only the archive option, only the delete option, or both options. Conversation view: Checkmark to view email massages as group emails in the same conversation together for IMAP and POP3 accounts.
  • Page 96 Communication Inbox categories: Sets where specific types of messages (e.g., messages from your social networks or promotional offers, etc.) are stored into Inbox categories. Notifications: Checkmark to display notifications for new gmail messages. Inbox sound & vibrate: Sets synchronization settings and notification settings.
  • Page 97: Hangouts

    Communication Hangouts Use the Hangouts app to have real-time text conversations with your friends. To Open the Hangouts app From the Home screen, tap Google folder > Hangouts To sign out of Hangouts Tap the Hangouts Options icon > Settings > tap your account > Sign out.
  • Page 98 Communication 4. Tap the Send icon (on the right side of the message). NOTE You can tap the Call icon to call the friend, or tap the Video icon to start a video chat with your friend. Hangouts chatting list Touch and hold a friend’s name in the chat screen, then you can use the following options (at the top of the screen).
  • Page 99 Communication Tap your account to access the following settings: Profile photo, Share your status, Hangouts messages & invites, Video calls, Customize invites, Join Google+, Confirm phone number, Hidden contacts, Sign out, and Improve Hangouts. Tap SMS to access the following settings: SMS enabled/disabled, Default SMS Messaging Account, Blocked numbers, Sound, Vibrate, Delete old messages, Delivery reports, Auto retrieve MMS, Roaming auto-retrieve, and Enable merged conversations.
  • Page 100: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera and Video You can use the Camera app to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 8 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 101: 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 102 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 103 Entertainment Cheese 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. This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture.
  • Page 104 Entertainment 3. Make a fist to start a countdown before the shot is taken (allowing you time to position yourself). NOTE You can also take a photo by making a fist, then opening it in an open palm. 4x zoom You can change the zoom level for your photos using the pinch-to-zoom feature.
  • Page 105 Entertainment etc.). You can access your photos and videos stored in your phone's internal memory, microSD card (external memory), or albums connected with your Google Account. 1. Tap the Home Button (in the Touch Keys bar) > the Apps icon the QuickTap bar) >...
  • Page 106: Gallery

    Entertainment Tap the video while it’s playing to view the playback controls. While playing a video, the timeline allows you to jump to that part of the video. While playing a video, press the Volume Keys to adjust the volume. NOTE The recording retains the orientation in which it was taken.
  • Page 107 Entertainment Tap an album to open it and view its contents. Tap a picture or video in an album to view it. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to open the Options menu to access New album, Delete, Hide/Show album, Settings, and Help.
  • Page 108 Entertainment 3. Tap a picture in an album to view it. 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 109: Working With Photos

    Entertainment Assign Pictures After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry or as the background image (wallpaper) for your Home screen or Lock screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) >...
  • Page 110 Entertainment Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to open the Options menu to access SmareShare, Set image as, Move, Copy, Copy to Clip Tray, Slideshow, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Add location/Remove location, Show on map, Rename, Print, or Details.
  • Page 111: Play Store

    Entertainment Play Store Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid apps. To open the Play Store app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Play Store or tap Play Store on the Home screen.
  • Page 112 Entertainment Receive files via Bluetooth. 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 113 Entertainment Tap to share your music via the SmartShare function. 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 114: Working With Playlists

    Entertainment Turning the music player off To stop the music player, swipe the Status Bar downward, then tap the Close icon in the upper-right corner of the Music notification. NOTES Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
  • Page 115 Entertainment To add a song to a playlist 1. From the Music library, touch and hold the song you want to add to a playlist. 2. In the context menu that opens, tap Add to playlist, then tap the name of the playlist you want to add it to.
  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 Button the Touch Keys bar) >...
  • Page 118: Quickmemo

    Tools QuickMemo+ Use the QuickMemo+ feature to capture a screen shot and use it to write a memo. To access the QuickMemo+ feature 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the Status Bar downward, then tap the QuickMemo+ icon 2.
  • Page 119: Qslide

    Tools Using QuickMemo+ options The following options are available when using QuickMemo+. Tap to undo the most recent action. Tap to redo the most recently deleted action. Tap to type text in your QuickMemo+ file. Tap to select the pen type and color. Tap the memo background to close the pen selection.
  • Page 120: Using Qslide

    Tools 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. Using QSlide The QSlide function opens the associated app in a window in the foreground, allowing you to access other applications in the background.
  • Page 121: 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...
  • Page 122: Using Quickremote

    Tools 2. Tap the room displayed at the upper-left corner of the screen to select its location. Choose from Living room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Den, and Office. 3. Tap the Add icon (at the top right of the screen). 4. Tap the device you want to set for the remote, then tap the name of the device’s manufacturer.
  • Page 123: Calendar

    Tools QuickRemote options To access the QuickRemote Options menu, tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to select Magic Remote setting, Edit remote name, Move remote, Delete remote, Settings, and Help. 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.
  • Page 124 Tools Tap the Current date icon to immediately jump back to the current date in the calendar you’re viewing. Tap the Add icon to add a new event to any of your accounts. Adding an event to your calendar 1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) >...
  • Page 125: Viewing Event Details

    Tools REMINDERS sets the reminder notification for the event. SHOW ME AS sets your Google status during the event. PRIVACY sets the event as Calendar default, private, or public. 5. Tap Save (at the bottom of the screen) to save the event in the calendar. To quickly save an event, simply touch and hold the date on the calendar.
  • Page 126: Calculator

    Tools 1. Open the Calendar app 2. Tap the QSlide icon (at the top of the screen) to display the Month calendar in a QSlide window. Swipe up and down to scroll through the months. Tap the calendar icon (in the title bar) to quickly return to the current date. Drag the bottom right corner of the QSlide window to resize it.
  • Page 127 Tools 4. Tap Save. NOTE To access (and change) the alarm settings from the alarm list screen, tap the Menu icon then tap Settings. Activating your alarm(s) 1. Open the Clock app and tap the Alarms tab (if necessary). 2. Tap the gray Alarm clock icon to the right side of the alarm you want to activate.
  • Page 128: Maps

    Tools Maps The Maps app allows you to find places and get directions. To open the Maps app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Maps Maps Menu Search Icon Tap here to open the keyboard to enter your...
  • Page 129: Weather

    Tools Use the starting point to insert your location or select from recent Map history. Get directions by Car , Transit , or Walking . Tap the estimated time (at the bottom of the screen) to view the directions in text format (instead of map view). Once starting and destination points are entered, you can tap the reverse icon (on the right side of the screen) to reverse the...
  • Page 130: Voice Command

    Tools Tap the Refresh icon (at the lower-right corner of the screen or widget) to update the current weather. Tap the City list icon (at the top of the Weather app screen) to view your City list. Voice Command You can use the Voice Command app to perform phone functions using your voice.
  • Page 131: Play A Voice Memo

    Tools 3. Speak into the microphone. 4. When you’re finished, tap the Stop button (at the bottom right of the screen). The recording is automatically saved to your recordings list. Storage Icon Tap here to select where to save your recording. Recording Mode Icon Tap here to change the recording mode (file size).
  • Page 132: File Manager

    Tools 4. Use the following options (at the bottom of the screen) while listening to a voice memo. Tap the Pause button to pause the recording. Tap the Stop button to end the playback and return to the List screen. Tap the Volume button to increase or decrease the volume.
  • Page 133 Tools To open the File Manager app From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Tools folder > File Manager File Manager Options Open the File Manager app, tap All files, then tap 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.
  • Page 134: 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 135 Settings Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Checkmark to be notified when a Wi-Fi network is in range when you launch an app. WI-FI NETWORKS The list of all of the Wi-Fi networks that are within access range. Tap one to access it. Tap the Menu icon (at the upper-right corner of the Wi-Fi menu screen) to access the following options.
  • Page 136 On or Off. On allows you to pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices. Turn it on and tap Bluetooth to use and manage your Bluetooth devices. G Vista: Checkmark to allow other Bluetooth devices to see your phone for pairing and connection. AVAILABLE DEVICES The list of all of the available in-range Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 137 Settings Data usage Tap the Mobile data switch to toggle it On or Off. Off disconnects you from the mobile network so you can't use the Internet unless you use a Wi-Fi connection. This allows you to manage your mobile data usage. Tap Mobile data to access the following settings to manage your mobile data usage: Limit mobile data usage Checkmark to limit your mobile data.
  • Page 138 SmartShare Beam: Allows you to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from another LG phone or tablet. G Vista: Allows you to change your phone name for easy identification when connecting with other devices. Storage: Opens a dialog box to set your storage. Choose Internal...
  • Page 139 Content sharing: Checkmark to allow nearby devices to access content on your phone. YOUR PHONE G Vista: Tap G Vista to edit your phone name for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, etc., then tap Save. Tap the Image icon to set your phone image.
  • Page 140 Settings devices or Help (at the bottom of the screen) to refresh the device list or view help information. More... TETHERING Tethering allows you to connect other devices to your phone's internet connection and select your connection method. USB tethering: Tap the Mobile Broadband Connect switch to toggle it On or Off.
  • Page 141 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 Import certificates, Settings, and About. DEVICE The Device category allows you to configure and manage the general device functions such as sound and display options.
  • Page 142 Settings Volume: Sets individual volume levels for phone Ringtone, Notification sound, Touch feedback & system, and Music, video, games & other media. Move the slider button on each volume bar to set its volume. RINGTONES & VIBRATIONS Ringtone: Sets the ringtone for calls. You can also add a ringtone by tapping the New icon (at the upper-right corner of the screen).
  • Page 143 Settings Display SCREEN Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness. Screen timeout: Sets the amount of time before the screen turns off due to inactivity. Screen-off effect: Sets the effect seen when you turn off the screen. Choose from Retro TV, Black hole, and Fade out.
  • Page 144 Settings SCREEN Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen. Select it from Wallpaper gallery, Gallery, Photos or Live wallpapers. Screen swipe effect: Allows you to set the effect when you swipe to change screens. Allow Home screen looping: Checkmark to allow continuous Home screen scrolling (loop back to first screen after the last screen).
  • Page 145 Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other. LG keyboard: Checkmark to enable you to move the keyboard to the right or left side of the touchscreen. Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other.
  • Page 146 Settings Help: Displays information regarding one-handed operation. Storage Use the Storage menu to monitor the used and available space in your phone. INTERNAL STORAGE Total space: Displays the total amount of space in the phone’s memory. It’s listed in Gigabytes and also on a colored bar graph with a color- coordinated list of the apps as well as the amount of space they use.
  • Page 147 Settings BATTERY SAVER Battery saver: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. Tap Battery saver to adjust its settings. Help: Displays tips for using the Battery saver function. Smart cleaning This menu shows the space in use and free space in your phone. Tap (at the upper-right corner of the screen), then tap Settings to set the notification interval and idle time period.
  • Page 148 Settings Guest mode: Tap the switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle Guest mode On or Off. On allows you to put your phone in Guest mode from the Lock screen. HOME SCREEN Allowed app: Tap to select the apps available in Guest mode. Wallpaper: Sets the background (wallpaper) for your Guest mode Lock screen.
  • Page 149 Settings ENCRYPTION Encrypt phone: Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security. Each time you turn on your phone, a PIN or password will be required to decrypt your data. Encrypt SD card storage: Allows you to encrypt or decrypt external SD card data.
  • Page 150 Language: Sets the language to use on your device. KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS Default: Sets the default on-screen keyboard to use when entering text. LG Keyboard: Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter data. Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings:...
  • Page 151 Settings SMART INPUT Path input: Checkmark to enter a word by drawing a path through all of the letters. Show word suggestions: Checkmark to show words through text prediction. Show emoticon suggestions: Checkmark to show word-related color emoticon through text prediction. Auto-correction: Allows you to set your level of automatic word correction.
  • Page 152 LG BACKUP LG Backup Service: Allows you to backup and restore your phone's data. You can also schedule backups. PERSONAL DATA Factory data reset: Allows you to erase all of the data on the phone.
  • Page 153 Settings SYSTEM The System category allows you to view your phone’s system information, as well as manage various system settings. Shortcut key Tap the Shortcut key switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On or Off. On allows quick access to apps by pressing and holding the Volume Keys (on the back of the phone) when the screen is off or locked.
  • Page 154 Settings feedback. Tap Settings (at the bottom of the screen) to adjust the TalkBack settings. When TalkBack is turned on, the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap an item they want to select, and then double tap the item again in order to access this feature.
  • Page 155 Settings Notification light: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On enables the notification lights you set. Tap Notification light to set its notification options. Flash alerts: Checkmark to allow a flash to blink for incoming calls and notifications.
  • Page 156 Accessibility settings. One-touch input: Checkmark to enable one-touch input. It allows each finger touch to enter letter or character on the LG keyboard. SERVICES Switch Access: Tap the switch at the top of its screen to toggle it On or Off.
  • Page 157 Software info: Displays Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, Configuration version, Software version, and Software status. Legal info: Displays open source licenses and Google legal information. Patent information: Displays LG patent information. System updates Check for new system update: Tap to check for new system update.
  • Page 158: 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 159 Safety Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (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 160 - 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 161: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Safety ® If your Wi-Fi network is capable of operating in this mode, please restrict ® your Wi-Fi use indoors to not violate federal regulations to protect Mobile Satellite Services. Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use.
  • Page 162 Safety What does “SAR” mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless phones in the United States. Before a wireless phone model is 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.
  • Page 163 Safety of whether they are used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit.” Also, if you use your wireless phone while in a car, you can use a phone with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle.
  • Page 164 Safety 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety 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...
  • Page 165: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 166: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Safety The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.48 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.01 W/kg (body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements).
  • Page 167 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 168 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 169: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss

    Safety Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss.
  • Page 170: Tia Safety Information

    Safety hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 171 Safety Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 172 Safety Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
  • Page 173: Safety Information

    Safety facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force.
  • Page 174 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 175 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 176 Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the phone. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna.
  • Page 177: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety Don’t 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. Don’t 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.
  • Page 178 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 179 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 180 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 Don’t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 181 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 182 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 183 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 184 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 185: 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 186 Safety 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you aren't 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 187: Anti-Theft Guide

    Safety Cautions The user interface of Google apps (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi ® are not set. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store apps only operate correctly with phones that have a specific screen resolution.
  • Page 188: 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 189: 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 190: 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 191 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Should I have to log Google™ into Gmail whenever I Once you log into Gmail, you don’t Gmail Log-In Service want to access need to log into Gmail again. Gmail? Google Is it possible to filter No, email filtering is not supported via Google Account Service...
  • Page 192 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 193 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 194 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 Button the Touch Keys bar).
  • Page 195 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 the Touch Keys bar). Application Function errors. How do I 2. Tap Settings > Application manager. remove it? 3.
  • Page 196 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 197: 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 198 (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 199 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 200 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 201 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 202 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 203 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 204: Index

    Index Connecting to Wi-Fi Gmail 87 Numbers Networks 52 Guest Mode 47 10 Driver Safety Tips 183 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions 159 Hangouts 95 Adding an event to your Consumer Information on calendar 122 Help 8 SAR 163 Adding Contacts 76 Home screen version 26 Contacts 73...
  • Page 205 Index Optimizing Battery Life 14 Setting your Lock screen 44 Options During a Call 65 Specifications 187 YouTube™ 114 Phone Overview 5 Table of Contents 2 Phone’s Status Icons 19 Taking Pictures 99 Placing and Ending Calls 56 Text Input Methods 29 Play Store 109 The Basics 5 TIA Safety Information 168...

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