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  • Page 1 User guide.
  • Page 2 Copyright©2017 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 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 ............12 Charging Your Phone ..................13 Optimizing Battery Life ..................15 Turning Your Phone On and Off ................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Communication ............... 57 Contacts ......................57 Messaging ......................62 Email ........................65 Voicemail ......................68 Entertainment ................69 Camera ........................69 Gallery ......................... 76 Music ........................80 Tools ..................84 QuickMemo+ ......................84 Clock ........................87 Calculator ......................88 Calendar ......................89 Voice Recorder ....................90 File Manager .......................92 Google Apps .......................93 Settings ..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Specifications .................145 FAQ ..................146 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ........153 Index ..................160...

  • Page 7: The Basics

    The Basics Phone Overview Front View Notification LED Earpiece Front camera Proximity/Ambient light sensor Back button Recent apps button Home button All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. NOTES • Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may •...
  • Page 8 The Basics Recent apps button Displays recently used applications and your open website tabs. While using an app, touch and hold this button, then select an app from the recently used apps list. You can use two apps displayed on the main screen at the same. To stop the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold this button.

  • Page 9: Help

    The Basics 12. Volume Press to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the in-call volume during a call. They also access shortcuts when enabled in the Settings menu. With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Down button twice to TIPS •...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone

    The Basics Setting Up Your Phone Your phone already has a SIM card installed. Step 1. Remove the Back Cover With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the cutout located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. Step 2.
  • Page 11 The Basics Step 3. Replace the Back Cover Align the cover over the back of the phone and then press down along the Flash edges to secure. Step 4. Charge the Phone Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB/charger port on your phone.

  • Page 12: Removing The Battery And Sim Card

    The Basics Removing the Battery and SIM Card Removing the battery 1. Turn the phone off, then with the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the cutout located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. 2.
  • Page 13 The Basics 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 (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). 2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the slot (at the upper-left side of the phone), then carefully slide it into the slot until it's secured in place.

  • Page 15: Charging Your 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 The Basics Charging with the USB Cable 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 logo on the cable will also face upward. You can use your computer to charge your phone.

  • Page 17: Optimizing Battery Life

    The Basics Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that run in the background. You can also monitor how apps and system resources consume battery power. Tips to extend the life of your battery Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
  • Page 18 The Basics Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery usage. The top of the Battery usage screen displays a usage graph and below it, battery usage times. It lists all of the apps or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.

  • Page 19: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    The Basics Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning your phone on Press and hold the Power/Lock button for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on. Turning your phone off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Phone options menu appears.

  • Page 20: To Unlock The Phone

    The Basics Setting up the Knock Code feature 1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings > Lock screen. 2. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code. 3. Tap the squares in a pattern (from 6 to 10 taps) to set your Knock Code, tap DONE, enter it again, then tap CONFIRM.

  • Page 21: Anti-Theft Guide

    The Basics Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it in case it's 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 22 The Basics Touch and hold Touch an item on the screen and don't lift your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a context menu for a contact, touch and hold the contact entry until the menu pops up. 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.

  • Page 23: 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 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, folders, and other features.
  • Page 24 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 25 The Basics To view other Home screen panels Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen's sliding panels. You can add additonal panels to allow more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items. Home Screen Panel Indicator The white dot (above the Quick Access Bar) indicates the current Home screen panel.
  • Page 26 The Basics Using Dual View Slide the screen right or left to view different Home screen panels. Dual View Icons Dual view allows you to easily customize your Home screen. Touch and hold an empty spot on a Home screen panel to view your Home screen on top and the Dual view icons (Widgets, Theme, Wallpapers, Grid, and Home screen settings) on the bottom.
  • Page 27 The Basics EasyHome 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 > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings > Home screen > Select Home > EasyHome. The EasyHome Home screen has three panels.
  • Page 28 The Basics Communication panel Swipe to the right on the main panel to access a panel for your Contact shortcuts as well as the Phone app's Dial tab, Recent tab, and Contacts tab. Tap one of the 9 shortcuts, then tap the contact you want to set. Tap the Dial icon on a shortcut to call its number.
  • Page 29 The Basics Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings > Home screen > Select Home > Home with app drawer. Using Home with app drawer To add and remove shortcuts To add an app shortcut, tap the Apps icon , touch and hold the app of your choice, then drag it to the desired panel.

  • Page 30: Apps: How To View, Open, And Switch

    The Basics Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch Slide the screen left or right to bring more icons into view. Tap an app icon to open the app. Home screen Home screen Opening an app Open an app simply by tapping its icon on the screen. Opening multiple apps 1.

  • Page 31: Entering Text

    The Basics Entering text Text Input Methods The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the on-screen keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. Selection Box Tap to type in message.

  • Page 32: Moving The Cursor

    The Basics Moving the cursor With the Smart keyboard, you can move the cursor to the exact position you want. When typing text, touch and hold on the space bar and then drag left or right. NOTE This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard. Suggesting words Smart keyboard automatically analyses your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type.
  • Page 33 You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom row of the keyboard. 1. Tap the Home button > tap Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY layout. You can also touch and hold the Voice icon...
  • Page 34 You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when typing. 1. Tap the Home button > tap Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > Keyboard height. You can also touch and hold the Voice icon on the keyboard and tap the Settings icon >...
  • Page 35 Tap the Home button > tap the Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > Split keyboard. You can also touch and hold the Voice icon on the keyboard and tap the Settings icon >...

  • Page 36: Copy And Paste

    The Basics Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, touch and hold the Voice icon and tap the Settings icon To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly. NOTES • To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is connected to a •...
  • Page 37 To add additional languages for your keyboard Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Select languages > checkmark all of the languages you want to use on the keyboard.

  • Page 38: Capturing A Screenshot

    The Basics Capturing a Screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power/Lock button 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 39: Phone's Status Icons

    The Basics Phone’s Status Icons The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notification Icon Status Icons The following icons may appear in the Status Bar.
  • Page 40 The Basics Downloading Uploading Download successful Emergency Alert Connectivity icons Mobile Hotspot on USB connected USB debugging mode Bluetooth connected Bluetooth on Bluetooth headset battery full Bluetooth headset battery low NFC on Headset with microphone Headset connected connected Internal storage full Email and Messaging icons New email New Gmail message...

  • Page 41: 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 on a call. When you receive a notification, the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar.
  • Page 42 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 43: 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 44 The Basics Changing Your Screen Lock 1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings > Lock screen. 2. Tap Select screen lock. 3. Confirm your unlock information (if necessary). 4. Tap the desired screen lock option and complete as necessary. NOTE If you've set up a Microsoft Exchange account, you might only be able to use a password.

  • Page 45: Multi-Tasking

    The Basics Multi-Tasking Multi-window The Multi-window function splits the screen to enable two app windows to be active at the same time (multi-tasking). This allows you to use drag and drop interaction within your recently used apps. Activating the Multi-window function The Multi-window function is activated within your open apps.

  • 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 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: Bluetooth

    You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTES LG is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received • via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 48: 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 numbers using the Dial tab. Dial from your phone’s memory using the Recent tab, the Contacts tab, or the Groups tab.
  • Page 49 Calls To dial an international number, touch and hold to enter the plus (+) symbol. Then enter the international prefix for the country, followed by the full phone number. 3. Tap the Call button (on the dialpad) to dial the number that you entered.

  • Page 50: Speed Dialing

    Calls Calling numbers in your phone’s memory You can place calls using information stored in your phone. Anywhere you see a Call icon next to a number, tap it to automatically dial it. Speed dialing If you set up Speed dials in the Contacts app, you can dial a number by simply touching and holding the Speed dial number on the dialpad.

  • Page 51: Answering Or Rejecting Calls

    Calls Answering or Rejecting Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you’ve saved in the contact's entry. All incoming calls are recorded in the Recent tab. To answer a call If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Answer button If the screen is locked, swipe the Answer icon...

  • Page 52: Call Settings

    Calls To ignore a call and divert it to Voicemail If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore button If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon in any direction to ignore the call. The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message. Tap the Ignore button Swipe the Ignore to ignore the call and...

  • Page 53: Working With The Recent Tab

    Calls Working with the Recent Tab The Recent tab records all of the calls you’ve dialed, received, missed, or ignored. 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 54 Calls To dial a number in the Recent tab From the Recent tab, tap the Call icon at the right of the call entry. From the Recent tab, tap the image to the left of the call entry to view other information saved in your phone’s memory for that contact.

  • Page 55: 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. If you have contacts on the web, they’re synchronized with your phone when you first synchronize with your Google™ Account. To call a contact 1.

  • Page 56: Options During A Call

    Calls Options During a Call Add Call Button Keypad Button Tap here to display the keypad. Speaker Button Tap here to turn the speakerphone on (blue) or off. Bluetooth Button Tap here to switch between using a Bluetooth device (blue) Mute Button and the phone.
  • Page 57 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 58: 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. Tap the Menu icon in the Phone app (from the Dial tab or the Recent tab).

  • Page 59: 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 Groups tab. Use the Contacts app to add, view, and communicate with your friends, acquaintances, and associates.

  • Page 60: Ice Information

    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 61: 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 Dial icon places a call to the number.
  • Page 62 Communication To add a new contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap the New contact icon 3. Tap the Accounts field to select the account in which you want to save the contact, if necessary. To change the account later, edit the entry, tap the account field, then select a NOTE desired account.
  • Page 63 Communication Merging and separating contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can merge them into a single entry. You can also separate contacts that were merged. 1. Open the Contacts app, then tap the contact entry you want to merge with another entry.

  • Page 64: Messaging

    To open the Messaging app Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the LG folder > Messaging The Messaging app must be set as the default messaging app in order to use it. If NOTE Messaging is not your default app, a pop-up will appear.
  • Page 65 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 DELETE to confirm you want to delete the message thread. To send a text message 1.
  • Page 66 Communication To create and send a multimedia message 1. Open the Messaging app (set it as your default, if necessary), then tap the New message icon 2. Enter the recipient(s) in the To box. Tap the Contacts icon , select one or more entries from your Contacts list, then tap DONE.

  • Page 67: Email

    Communication To respond to messages you receive While viewing the received message, tap the message box at the bottom of the screen, complete your response as necessary, then tap the Send button. Changing Messaging Settings To change the Messaging settings, open the Messaging app (set it as your default, if necessary), tap the Menu icon >...

  • Page 68: Message Search

    Communication Using the Email app Tap the Compose icon to compose a new message. Tap the Email Menu icon to switch between your email accounts and folders. Touch and hold a message, then you can tap MARK AS READ/UNREAD, MOVE TO, or DELETE. You can also tap the Select all icon to select all of your messages at once, then tap the action to apply to all of them.
  • Page 69 Communication To add an account From the Email app, tap the Menu icon > Settings > Add account. Then, configure the new email account settings as necessary. Changing Email settings To change the Email settings, open the Email app, tap the Menu icon >...

  • Page 70: Voicemail

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

  • Page 71: 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 8 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos.

  • Page 72: Taking A Photo

    Entertainment Switching between cameras You can switch between using the front and rear camera. On the camera screen, tap the Lens Swap icon or swipe the screen to switch between the front and rear camera. The viewfinder You can take photos or record videos by selecting a variety of camera modes and options that you set directly on the camera's viewfinder.

  • Page 73: Recording A Video

    Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time. Take photos with voice commands. (Available choices: cheese, smile, whisky, kimchi, LG) Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines.

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures

    Entertainment Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera can be as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and tapping a button. When you take a picture, the Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically to allow you to capture a clear image, but you can also customize the settings to achieve the desired photo quality.

  • Page 75: Gesture Shot

    Entertainment Interval shot You can take Interval shots from the Auto camera’s front lens. Touch and hold the Capture button for a couple of seconds to automatically take four selfies in a row. Gesture shot You can take selfies by using gestures when the Gesture shot icon selected in the camera settings.
  • Page 76 Entertainment Taking selfies automatically The face detection feature automatically takes your selfies easily and conveniently. If you activate this feature, when you look at the screen, the front camera will detect your face and take a selfie automatically. When the front camera detects your face, the frame turns white. Then if you stop moving, the frame turns blue and the front camera takes a photo.
  • Page 77 Entertainment Quick Share You can take a picture or record a video and then immediately share it through an app. 1. Tap the Home button > Camera , then take a photo or record a video. 2. Tap the Quick Share icon that appears on the screen to immediately open its app and use it to share your photo or video.

  • Page 78: Gallery

    Entertainment Gallery Open the Gallery app to view albums of your pictures and videos. To open the Gallery app Tap the Home button > 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, those you downloaded from the web or other locations, and on your microSD card (if inserted and mounted).

  • Page 79: Viewing Photos

    Entertainment Viewing photos Camera App Icon Share Icon Tap here to change Tap here to share the photo using the to the Camera app. method you select. Menu Icon Back Icon Tap here to access the Menu options. Tap here to return to your Album.

  • Page 80: Playing A Video

    Entertainment Playing a video Select a video from an album in your Gallery. Playing it using the Videos app provides the following options. Add or remove Access additional favorite. options. Adjust the sound Lock or unlock volume. the screen. Rewind the video. Fast-forward the Pause or play the video.

  • Page 81: Assign Pictures

    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. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > Gallery 2.

  • Page 82: Music

    Entertainment Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all of your favorite tracks. To access the Music player, tap the Home button > Music Display the current playlist. Return to the previous screen. Access additional options. Add or delete favorites.
  • Page 83 Entertainment Other Music player options Touch and hold any song in the Music library to access its context menu which includes: Delete, Set as ringtone, and Details. Tap the Menu icon in the Music library to access its options menu which includes: Cloud, Select to play, Add to playlist, Share, and Settings.

  • Page 84: 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 Music Menu icon then tap Playlists.
  • Page 85 Entertainment To rename a playlist 1. Open your Playlists using the Music Menu icon 2. Touch and hold the playlist, then tap Rename in the context menu that appears. 3. Enter a name, then tap OK.

  • Page 86: Tools

    Creating a note 1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > Tap the LG folder > QuickMemo+ 2. Tap the Add icon to create a note, then use the tools and options as needed.
  • Page 87 Tools Writing notes on a photo 1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > Tap the LG folder > QuickMemo+ 2. Tap the Camera icon to use the Camera function. Tap the Capture icon to take the photo you want, then tap OK.

  • Page 88: Managing Folders

    You can view your notes grouped together by type and easily manage your memo files. 1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > Tap the LG folder > QuickMemo+ 2. Tap the QuickMemo+ Menu icon and select a menu item: All memos: View all notes saved in QuickMemo+.

  • Page 89: Clock

    Tools Clock You use the Clock app to access the Alarm, World clock, Timer, 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 90: Calculator

    Tools Timer The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed. 1. Open the Clock app, then select the Timer tab. 2. Set the desired time on the timer. 3. Tap the Start button to start the timer. 4.

  • Page 91: Calendar

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

  • Page 92: Voice Recorder

    Tools Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files. Use them to simply remind you about something you don’t want to forget (like a grocery list) or record sound effects that you can attach to a message. Record a voice memo 1.

  • Page 93: Managing Your Voice Memos

    Tools Play a voice memo 1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the Tools 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. Tap the Pause button to pause the recording.

  • Page 94: File Manager

    Tools File Manager Use the File Manager app to easily view and manage your folders and files stored in your phone. When you open File Manager, all of your phone's internal storage file folders are displayed. To access the file(s) you want, manually browse by tapping any folder icon (and subsequent folder icons within each folder), or enter search text by tapping the Search icon To open the File Manager app...

  • Page 95: Google Apps

    Tools Google Apps To use Google apps, a Google Account needs to be registered in your device first. The Google Account registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for the first time (if you didn't register your account when you initially set up your device).
  • Page 96 Tools Play Movies & TV Use your Google Account to rent or purchase movies. Purchased contents can be played anywhere. YouTube Search for and play videos. Upload videos on YouTube to share them with people around the world. Play Music Use your Google Account to purchase music files from Play Store.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Wireless Networks

    Settings WIRELESS NETWORKS The Wireless Networks category allows you to configure and manage your device’s wireless radio communications. Airplane mode Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. On disables all wireless connections. 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).
  • Page 99 Settings Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Allows you to set the Wi-Fi status when the screen is off. Avoid bad Wi-Fi connections Enable this option to use the mobile network whenever the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to doesn’t have an Internet connection. (Data usage may apply.) CONNECTION Wi-Fi Direct Allows you to connect with Wi-Fi devices without any access point.

  • Page 100: Mobile Hotspot

    Settings Menu icon Accesses the Bluetooth options menu. Edit phone name Allows you to change your phone name for easy identification when pairing and connecting. Received files Displays a list of the files received via a Bluetooth device. Help Displays information about Bluetooth features. Mobile Hotspot Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off.

  • Page 101: Advanced Calling

    Settings Graph Displays a visual of your data usage. Limit lines are displayed if the data usage switches are enabled. Apps list All of the apps that use data are listed. Menu icon Accesses the Data usage options menu. Display in MB/GB Changes the data usage units. Data Saver Allows you to enable the Use Data saver option which restricts the data that runs in the background.
  • Page 102 VPN Allows you to set up VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). Choose Basic VPN or LG VPN. NOTE Tap the Menu icon on the LG VPN screen to access Settings, Import certificates, and About. Printing Allows you to set up wireless printer(s). Menu icon allows you to add additional printing services.

  • Page 103: Device

    Settings DEVICE The Device category allows you to configure and manage the general device functions such as sound and display options. Sound GENERAL Sound profile Allows you to set whether your device emits sound, just vibrates, or is silent. SOUND Volume Allows you to set individual volume levels for ringtone, notifications, touch feedback, and other media.
  • Page 104 Settings Notifications Do not disturb Enable this option to allow you to set up and schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set specific parameters that will override the Priority only setting. Apps Allows you to set notifications for individual apps including preventing them from displaying notifications, and setting priority, hiding sensitive content, allowing peeking, and more.

  • Page 105: Home Screen

    Settings Screen saver Enable this option to display a screen saver when the device is connected to a holder or charger. Tap Screen saver to select a screen saver type to display. Home screen GENERAL Select Home Allows you to set the layout for the Home screen. You can choose the standard Android layout that displays all apps on the Home screen, a simplified Home screen layout, or a layout that stores all installed apps separately which allows you to selectively set app shortcuts on your...

  • Page 106: Application Manager

    Settings Clock Allows you to set where to position the clock on the Lock screen. Shortcuts Allows you to choose which apps to run on your Lock screen. This setting appears only when the lock type is selected. Screen swipe effect Allows you to set the effect when you swipe to unlock the screen.

  • Page 107: Personal

    Settings Battery BATTERY INFORMATION The current battery status is displayed including the percentage of remaining charge and charging state. Battery usage Displays battery usage information including a graph and app usage details. Battery percentage on Status Bar Enable this option to display the battery level as a percentage on the Status Bar next to the battery icon.
  • Page 108 Settings Google Location History Allows you to enable or disable Location History. When enabled, Google periodically stores and uses your phone’s most recent location data in connection with your Google Account. From the Location History screen, tap the Menu icon to view and/or manage your location data.
  • Page 109 Settings Certificate management Allows you to manage your secure certificates. Trusted credentials Shows system root CA certificates and user added CA certificates. User credentials Allows you to view and modify stored secure certificates. Install from storage Allows you to install a secure certificate from storage.
  • Page 110 Settings LG Keyboard Allows you to change the settings for the LG keyboard. Select languages Allows you to set multiple keyboard languages to enter text. GENERAL Keyboard height and layout Allows you to adjust various height and layout options for your keyboard to make it easier for you to use.
  • Page 111 Backup & reset LG BACKUP LG Backup Allows you to copy data from a previous device to a new device. You can also back up data or restore data from a previous back up. GOOGLE BACKUP Back up my data Enable this option to automatically backup your data to Google servers.

  • Page 112: System

    Settings RESET Network settings reset Allows you to reset all of the network settings. Factory data reset Allows you to erase all of the data on the phone. Read the warning, then tap RESET PHONE. Tap Delete all to confirm and reset the phone.
  • Page 113 Settings TalkBack Enable this option to hear verbal feedback when you tap the screen. To select an item, tap it, then double-tap it. To scroll, use three fingers to swipe across the screen. Tap TalkBack to access and adjust the TalkBack settings. Message/call voice notifications Enable this option to set your phone to automatically read your incoming calls and/or messages outloud.
  • Page 114 Settings Hearing Sets options for people with impaired hearing. Captions Enable this option to allow your phone to display caption text. Tap Captions to access and adjust its settings. Notification light Enable this option to activate the LED light for the notifications you select.
  • Page 115 Settings Sticky keys Enable this option to allow you to press modifier keys without having to press and hold. Sticky keys shortcut Enable this option to enable the Shift button as a shortcut to Sticky keys. Slow keys Enable this option to set a delay time before input is displayed.
  • Page 116 Settings About phone View information about your phone including Phone name, Network, Status, Battery, Hardware info, Software info, and Legal info. System updates Check for new system update Allows you to check for any available updates for your phone. Show system update history Allows you to view your system update history.

  • Page 117: 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 118 Safety between the user’s body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided. Part 15.19 statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 119: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Safety 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*. Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office.
  • Page 120 Safety usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss. ” This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ cellular.html or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL -FCC. What does “SAR” mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S.
  • Page 121 Safety then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless 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 122 Safety U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety 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 123: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety 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. 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 124: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Safety The highest SAR values are: Head: 0.98 W/kg • Body-worn/Hotspot: 1.17 W/kg • (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.
  • Page 125 Safety whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate. 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.
  • Page 126 Safety In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone.

  • Page 127: Caution: 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 128: Tia Safety Information

    Safety Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience • ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary 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.
  • Page 129 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 130: Blasting Areas

    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 131: Safety Information

    Safety For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
  • Page 132 • 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 •...
  • Page 133 Safety 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. The charging temperature range is regulated between 32°F (0°C) and •...
  • Page 134 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. Do not paint your phone.

  • Page 135: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so • you don’t disturb others. Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. • Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure •...
  • Page 136 Safety Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type •...
  • Page 137 Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell” , “mobile” , or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 138 Safety wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are...
  • Page 139 Safety to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
  • Page 140 Safety deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body.
  • Page 141 Safety Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 142 Safety 12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsa ndProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf) National Radiological Protection Board (UK)

  • Page 143: 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 144 Safety to dial while driving, follow this simple tip -- dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 7 . Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix; they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car.
  • Page 145 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 146: Declaration Of Conformity

    While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they're all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

  • Page 147: 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.
  • Page 148 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 connections are available. When What are the your phone is connected to another Bluetooth...
  • Page 149 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Your email is automatically saved as a What happens draft when you access another app. when I access It's still displayed when you return to Phone Email another app Email, until you close the Email app. Function while writing an When you open the Email app again,...
  • Page 150 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. As an added anti-theft measure, add your Google Account on your phone What are the which will embed it in the setup Phone...
  • Page 151 Function Support 3. Tap the desired language. language? To set multiple languages for NOTE your on-screen keyboard, from the Language & input screen, tap LG Keyboard, tap Select languages, then checkmark the languages you want to be able to type.
  • Page 152 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER Which languages The Play Store app supports English Phone Language are supported and Spanish. Third party apps may not Function Support when using Play support all languages. Store? VPN access configuration is different according to each company. To Phone How do I set up configure VPN access from your...
  • Page 153 CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWER 1. From the Home screen, tap Settings. I downloaded an 2. Tap Application manager. app and it causes Phone Application a lot of errors. 3. Tap the app > Uninstall. Function How do I remove NOTE You can also touch and hold the app, then drag it to the Uninstall bar at the top of the screen.
  • Page 154 Phone Insert damaged Battery module service provider. To purchase additional Function module or insert battery modules or compatible optional the module not items, contact an LG Electronics properly. Service Centre for support.

  • Page 155: 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 156 (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 157 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 therefore recommended that you back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information.
  • Page 158 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 159 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 160 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 161 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Rules. Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration. Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may...

  • Page 162: Index

    Index Numbers 10 Driver Safety Tips 141 DECLARATION OF Languages 35 CONFORMITY 144 Listening to Your Voicemail DEVICE 101 Adding Contacts 59 Driving 140 Answering or Rejecting Calls Dual Window 43 Managing Multiple Calls 54 Anti-Theft Guide 19 Managing Notifications 39 Apps: How to View, Open, Email 65 Messaging 62...
  • Page 163 Index Taking Pictures 72 TIA Safety Information 126 Touch Screen 19 Trademarks 145 Turning Your Phone On and Off 17 Viewing Your Calendar and Events 89 Voicemail 68 Voice Recorder 90 Wi-Fi 44 Wi-Fi Direct 44 WIRELESS NETWORKS 96 Working with Playlists 82 Working with the Recent Tab Your Google Account 19...

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