LG -V521 User Manual
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LG-V521...
  • Page 2 User Guide ENGLISH...
  • Page 3: Service Activation

    SERVICE ACTIVATION ® 1-800-937-8997 NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your company or government agency, address, and tax ID. SERVICE ACTIVATION...
  • Page 4: About This User Guide

    About this user guide SERVICE ACTIVATION...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents SERVICE ACTIVATION ........2 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..36 About this user guide .........3 Wi-Fi ............36 Bluetooth ..........37 Important Notice ........6 Wi-Fi Direct ..........38 SmartShare ..........39 Getting to know your device ....9 QPair ............40 Phone layout ..........9 Transferring data between a PC and your Connecting cables to the ports ....12 device ............42...
  • Page 6 WIRELESS NETWORKS ......61 DEVICE .............62 PERSONAL ..........67 SYSTEM ...........70 Software Update ........74 Device Software Update ......74 LG Device Software Update via Over-the-Air (OTA) ........74 About this user guide ......75 About this user guide .......75 Trademarks ..........76 Trademarks ..........76 DivX HD ............76 Troubleshooting ........77...
  • Page 7: Important Notice

    Important Notice Please read this before you start using your device! 1. Device memory To uninstall applications: Apps Uninstall 2. Optimizing battery life Extending your device's battery life: Important Notice...
  • Page 8 3. Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your device to malfunction. In addition, your device will no longer be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 9: Opening And Switching Applications

    WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset. 5. Opening and switching applications Clear all 6. If the screen freezes Power/Lock Key Power/Lock Key Important Notice...
  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device Phone layout Earphone jack Infrared (IR) LED USB peripheral port Microphone Front-facing camera Power/Lock key Volume keys Getting to know your device...
  • Page 11 Rear-facing camera SIM card/microSD card slot Speaker Stylus Pen Charger / USB port Front-facing camera Power/Lock key Getting to know your device...
  • Page 12 Volume keys Earphone jack Infrared (IR) LED SIM card/MicroSD card slot Microphone USB peripheral port Charger / USB port Rear-facing camera Speaker Stylus Pen Getting to know your device...
  • Page 13: Connecting Cables To The Ports

    Connecting cables to the ports 1. Charging the battery Getting to know your device...
  • Page 14 WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay or display a pop-up message regarding slow charging. This can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 15: Installing The Sim Card Or Microsd Card

    NOTE: Only devices that meet the USB specs may connect to the USB peripheral port. If you are experiencing errors with device recognition, please use a shorter USB cable or check the USB Hub with external power supply (Self-Powered Hub). Only file systems such as FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS are supported for the external USB storage device.
  • Page 16 SIM card slot microSD card slot NOTE: Cards must be positioned as shown. MicroSD card is not included. Only microSIM cards work with this device. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Getting to know your device...
  • Page 17: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. LG is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
  • Page 18 NOTE: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock. Caution! If you haven't created a Google account on the device and you forgot your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset.
  • Page 19: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Tap or touch Touch and hold Drag Swipe or slide Double-tap Pinch-to-Zoom Rotate the screen NOTE: Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm tap. Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want.
  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home screen Status Bar Application Icons Location Indicator Quick Button Area Home Touch Buttons Your Home screen...
  • Page 21: Customizing The Home Screen

    Back Button Home Button Recent Apps Button Dual Window button Extended Home screen Customizing the Home screen Adding items on your Home screen Widgets Your Home screen...
  • Page 22 TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add. Removing an item from the Home screen Adding an app to the Quick Button area Removing an app from the Quick Button area NOTE: The Apps Button cannot be removed.
  • Page 23: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Returning to recently-used applications Notifications panel NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Pending System notifications notifications Your Home screen...
  • Page 24 Opening the Notifications panel Quick Settings Area Notifications Clear Your Home screen...
  • Page 25 Indicator icons on the Status Bar Icon Description Icon Description Your Home screen...
  • Page 26: On-Screen Keyboard

    NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard Using the keypad and entering text Entering special characters NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.
  • Page 27: Special Features

    Special Features Gesture shot To take photo Special Features...
  • Page 28: Gesture View

    Gesture View Take a picture Quick preview Return to front camera mode NOTE: Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly. When the angle is changed after the quick preview, the device returns to camera mode.
  • Page 29: Knockon

    KnockON To turn the screen on To turn the screen off NOTE: Tap on the center area of the screen. If you tap on the bottom or the top area, the recognition rate may decrease. Knock Code NOTE: If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, it will compulsorily take you to your google account log in/backup PIN.
  • Page 30: Dual Window

    Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code Dual window Dual window Special Features...
  • Page 31: Quickmemo

    NOTE: Dual window is enabled by default. You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu. > > > Dual window. Slide the toggle button to On or Off. QuickMemo+ Special Features...
  • Page 32: Qslide

    NOTE: Please use a fingertip or Stylus Pen while using the QuickMemo+ feature. Do not use your fingernail. QuickMemo+ Gallery Discard Memos View the Saved Memo QuickMemo+ QSlide QSlide Special Features...
  • Page 33: Quickremote

    QSlid NOTE: QSlide can support up to two window at the same time. QuickRemote Special Features...
  • Page 34 NOTE: QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR) signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the device when you use the QuickRemote function. This function may not be supported depending on the model, the manufacturer or service company. Special Features...
  • Page 35: Google Account Setup

    Google Account Setup Creating your Google account Accounts & sync Add account Google Or create a new account NEXT NEXT NEXT Signing into your Google account Accounts & sync Add account Google NEXT Google Account Setup...
  • Page 36 IMPORTANT Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the first Google Account you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your device, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first.
  • Page 37: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi networks Wi-Fi NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to Off, the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile data, which may incur data charges.
  • Page 38: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always make sure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
  • Page 39: Wi-Fi Direct

    Sending data via Bluetooth Receiving data via Bluetooth Bluetooth Accept Wi-Fi Direct Turning on Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Advanced Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct NOTE: When in this menu, your device is visible to other visible Wi-Fi Direct devices nearby. Connecting to Networks and Devices...
  • Page 40: Smartshare

    SmartShare SmartShare Play Beam Play: Beam: Rescan Send Enjoying content from nearby devices Nearby devices Gallery Music Search nearby devices Connecting to Networks and Devices...
  • Page 41: Qpair

    QPair QPair Get started Start TIP! QPair may not be pre-installed on the device. Go to the Google Play Store and search for QPair and install it. NOTE: QPair works with devices running Android 4.1 or later. Some features may be limited depending on your device model.
  • Page 42 QPair features Call notifications NOTE: You can only receive a call supported by Bluetooth technology. Dialing a call from the tablet using the QPair feature is not possible. Message notifications Social network notifications NOTE: To enable this feature, turn the QPair social network notifications option on your device (Settings >...
  • Page 43: Transferring Data Between A Pc And Your Device

    Transferring data between a PC and your device Transferring data Media device (MTP) NOTE: The LG United Mobile Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the device. Check the requirements for using Media device (MTP). Items Requirement...
  • Page 44: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact Search contacts Adding a new contact Take photo Select from Gallery Save Favorites contacts Adding a contact to your favorites Contacts...
  • Page 45: Creating A Group

    Removing a contact from your favorites list Favorites Creating a group Group Add members Save NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your contact list. Contacts...
  • Page 46: Email

    Email Managing email accounts To open the Email application Adding another email account: Settings > Changing the email general settings: Settings General settings Deleting an email account: Settings Remove account Remove Yes Working with account folders Folders Email...
  • Page 47: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email Cc/Bcc Email...
  • Page 48: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Camera options on the viewfinder NOTE: Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect. Hide/Display Options Swap camera Settings Gallery...
  • Page 49: Using The Advanced Settings

    Capture Exit Using the advanced settings Camera and Video...
  • Page 50: Taking A Photo

    Taking a photo Camera Once you have taken a photo Camera and Video...
  • Page 51: Recording A Video

    Recording a video Camera NOTE: The timer will be displayed on the screen. TIP! – Tap to capture a screen shot while recording a video. – Tap to pause the recording. After recording a video Multi-point Auto-focus Camera and Video...
  • Page 52: Gallery

    Burst shot Gallery NOTE: Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. Some files may not play properly due to their encoding. Viewing pictures Zooming in and out Camera and Video...
  • Page 53 Video options Camera and Video...
  • Page 54 NOTE: While playing a video, the following options are available: Slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. Slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness. Slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-forward and rewind. Editing photos Deleting photos/videos Delete...
  • Page 55: Multimedia

    Multimedia Music Playing a song Songs Multimedia...
  • Page 56 NOTE: Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws.
  • Page 57: Utilities

    Utilities Clock Alarms Alarms Save NOTE: You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it. Timer Timer Start Stop Utilities...
  • Page 58: Calculator

    World clock World clock Stopwatch Stopwatch Start Stop Calculator NOTE: For more complex calculations, tap > Scientific calculator. Utilities...
  • Page 59: Calendar

    Calendar Voice Recorder Recording a sound or voice NOTE: Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings. Voice Search Speak now NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Utilities...
  • Page 60: Downloads

    Downloads NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Utilities...
  • Page 61: Browsing The Web

    Browsing the Web Chrome NOTE: This application may not be available depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages Opening a page Browsing the Web...
  • Page 62: Settings

    Settings To open the Settings application System settings WIRELESS NETWORKS < Airplane mode > < Wi-Fi > < Bluetooth > < Mobile data > < Share & connect > SmartShare Beam Media Server Settings...
  • Page 63: Device

    Miracast LG PC Suite < Tethering & networks > USB tethering Mobile HotSpot Help Mobile networks DEVICE < Sound > Sound profile Sound Vibrate only Interruptions Volume Notification sound Settings...
  • Page 64 Interruptions Lock screen Apps Touch sound Screen lock sound Vibrate on tap < Display > Home screen Wallpaper Screen swipe effect Allow Home screen looping Home backup & restore Help Settings...
  • Page 65 Lock screen Select screen lock Smart Lock Screen swipe effect Wallpaper Shortcuts Contact info for lost tablet Lock timer Power button instantly locks Brightness Night brightness Screen timeout Screen-off effect Auto-rotate screen Daydream Settings...
  • Page 66 Font type Font size Smart screen Home touch buttons Motion sensor calibration < Storage > Internal Storage SD Card Unmount SD card Mount SD card Erase SD card < Battery > Battery information Battery usage Settings...
  • Page 67 Battery percentage on status bar Battery saver Help < Apps > DOWNLOADED ON SD CARD RUNNING Force stop Stop < Default message app > < Dual window > Auto-open Help Settings...
  • Page 68: Personal

    PERSONAL < Users > Add user < Location > Mode Recent Location Request Camera Google Location History < Security > Encrypt tablet Encrypt SD card storage Set up SIM card lock Password typing visible Settings...
  • Page 69 Tablet administrators Unknown sources Verify apps Storage type Trusted credentials Install from storage Clear credentials Trust agents Screen pin App usage access < Accounts & sync > Settings...
  • Page 70 Add account < Language & input > < Backup & reset > Back up my data Backup account Automatic restore Collect diagnostics LG Backup service Factory data reset Settings...
  • Page 71: System

    SYSTEM < Shortcut Key > < Date & time > < Accessibility > TalkBack Settings Font size Invert colors Color adjustment Settings...
  • Page 72 Touch zoom Screen shade Accessibility shortcut Text-to-speech output Audio type Mono Stereo Sound balance Turn off all sounds Captions Touch feedback time Short Medium Long Touch assistant Power Home Volume down Volume up Screen capture Accessibility Pinch Settings...
  • Page 73 Screen timeout Touch control areas Volume Down Key Home Button Auto-rotate screen Password voice confirmation Accessibility settings shortcut One-touch input Switch Access Settings < Printing > < About tablet > Settings...
  • Page 74 Tablet name Update Center Network Status Battery Hardware info Software info Legal info Patent information Settings...
  • Page 75: Software Update

    DRM licence —might be lost in the process of updating your device's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your device's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.
  • Page 76: About This User Guide

    About this user guide About this user guide About this user guide...
  • Page 77: Trademarks

    Trademarks Trademarks ® ® DivX HD ® ® ® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC and are used under license. ®...
  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Troubleshooting...
  • Page 79 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Troubleshooting...
  • Page 80: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Important Information Before You Start Warning WARNING: Wash hands after handling ELECTRICAL SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION CAUTION: For Your Safety...
  • Page 81 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT Use the correct external power source For Your Safety...
  • Page 82 For Your Safety...
  • Page 83: Safety Information

    Safety Information For Your Safety...
  • Page 84 WARNING! Notice for Battery replacement Charger and Adapter Safety Battery Information and Care For Your Safety...
  • Page 85 For Your Safety...
  • Page 86: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Keep your Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Extreme heat or cold For Your Safety...
  • Page 87 Microwaves Dust and dirt Sunscreen lotion Cleaning solutions Shock or vibration Paint General Notice For Your Safety...
  • Page 88 Part 15.19 statement Part 15.21 statement Part 15.105 statement For Your Safety...
  • Page 89 FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the device. Body-worn Operation Caution For Your Safety...
  • Page 90 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Are wireless devices safe? For Your Safety...
  • Page 91 What does “SAR” mean? For Your Safety...
  • Page 92 Can I minimize my RF exposure? Do wireless devices pose any special risks to children? For Your Safety...
  • Page 93 Where can I get further information about RF emissions? U.S. Food and Drug Administration U.S. Federal Communications Commission Independent Expert Group on Mobile Devices Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices For Your Safety...
  • Page 94: Consumer Information On Sar

    World Health Organization International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) For Your Safety...
  • Page 95 ZNFV521 For Your Safety...
  • Page 96 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ® For Your Safety...
  • Page 97 Safety 205 For Your Safety...
  • Page 98: Tia Safety Information

    TIA Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Antenna Care Tips on Efficient Operation For Your Safety...
  • Page 99 Electronic Devices Pacemakers Hearing Aids For Your Safety...
  • Page 100 Other Medical Devices Health Care Facilities Vehicles Posted Facilities Aircraft Blasting Areas Potentially Explosive Atmosphere For Your Safety...
  • Page 101: Fda Consumer Update

    For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag FDA Consumer Update 1. Do tablets pose a health hazard? For Your Safety...
  • Page 102 2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of tablets? For Your Safety...
  • Page 103 3. What kinds of devices are the subject of this update? 4. What are the results of the research done already? For Your Safety...
  • Page 104 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from tablets poses a health risk? 6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of tablet RF? For Your Safety...
  • Page 105 7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my tablet? For Your Safety...
  • Page 106 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from tablets? 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my tablet? For Your Safety...
  • Page 107 10. What about children using tablets? 11. What about wireless communications device interference with medical equipment? For Your Safety...
  • Page 108 12. Where can I find additional information? Driving For Your Safety...
  • Page 109 Open Source Software Notice Information For Your Safety...
  • Page 110: Limited Warranty Statement

    Limited Warranty Statement Warranty Laws Warranty Laws 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: For Your Safety...
  • Page 111 2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: For Your Safety...
  • Page 112 3. WHAT LG WILL DO: 4. STATE LAW RIGHTS: 5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: For Your Safety...
  • Page 113 Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: For Your Safety...
  • Page 114 www.adr.org/consumer For Your Safety...
  • Page 115 Settings About tablet Status Settings About tablet Status For Your Safety...

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