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USER GUIDE
LG-H540T
This model is not intended for sale in the USA
www.lg.com
MFL00000000 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LG-H540T This model is not intended for sale in the USA www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 3 User Guide ENGLISH...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ..4 Creating your Google account ....45 Signing into your Google account ...45 Important notice ........18 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..47 Getting to know your phone ....21 Wi-Fi .............47 Phone layout ..........21 Bluetooth ..........48 Installing the SIM or USIM card and Wi-Fi Direct ...........49...
  • Page 5 Utilities ............72 Clock .............72 Calculator ..........73 Calendar ..........73 Voice Recorder ........74 Voice Search..........74 Downloads ..........74 FM Radio ..........75 LG Health ..........75 Web Browser ...........76 Internet ..........76 Chrome ..........78 Settings ...........79 Networks ..........79 Sound & notification ......82 Display ..........83 General ..........85...
  • Page 6: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use Symbol Description Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 7 Symbol Description Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 8 Symbol Description Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 9 Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical bodyworn 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 10 Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 11 Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous. Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 12 Efficient phone operation Electronics devices Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 13 Hospitals Road safety Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 14 Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Glass Parts Blasting area Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 15 Potentially explosive atmospheres In aircraft Children Emergency calls Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 16 Battery information and care Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 17 Laser safety statement Caution! Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 18 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 19 Disposal of your old appliance Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 20: Important Notice

    Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! 1. Phone memory To uninstall applications: General Apps Uninstall 2. Optimizing battery life Extending your phone's battery life: Important notice...
  • Page 21 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 phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty. To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store™.
  • Page 22 Volume Keys Power/Lock Key Volume Keys Power/Lock 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.
  • Page 23: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone layout Microphone Infrared LED Notification LED Earpiece Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Microphone Headset Jack Charger/USB port NOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
  • Page 24 Rear Camera Lens Laser Detection AutoFocus Flash Power/Lock Key Volume Keys Speaker Power/Lock Key Volume Keys (While screen is off) Getting to know your phone...
  • Page 25: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery

    Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Getting to know your phone...
  • Page 26 WARNING Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a LG Service Center to remove the memory card. NOTE Only the microSIM cards work with the device.
  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay. Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 28: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card WARNING Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it. NOTE Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards. Getting to know your phone...
  • Page 29: Removing The Memory Card

    Removing the memory card General Storage Unmount SD card WARNING 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. It is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
  • Page 30 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 phone and you forgot your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset.
  • Page 31: 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 32: Home Screen

    Home screen Status Bar Widget Application Icons Location Indicator Quick Button Area Home touch Buttons Your Home screen...
  • Page 33: Customizing The Home Screen

    Back Button Home Button Recent Apps Button Extended Home screen Customizing the Home screen Adding items on your Home screen 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 Your Home screen...
  • Page 34: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Adding an app to the Quick Button Area Removing an app from the Quick Button Area NOTE The Apps Button cannot be removed. Customizing app icons on the Home screen Returning to recently-used applications Your Home screen...
  • Page 35: Notifications Panel

    Notifications panel NOTE The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Pending System notifications notifications Opening the notifications panel Your Home screen...
  • Page 36 Quick Settings Area Notifications Clear Indicator icons on the Status Bar Your Home screen...
  • Page 37 Icon Description Icon Description NOTE The icon's location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service. Your Home screen...
  • Page 38: On-Screen Keyboard

    On-screen keyboard Using the keypad and entering text Entering accented letters Your Home screen...
  • Page 39: Special Features

    Special Features Gesture shot To take a photo TIP! Interval shot If you make a fist twice or touch and hold , the camera consecutively takes 4 photos at a time. Special Features...
  • Page 40 Gesture View Taking a picture Quick preview Returning front camera mode NOTE Depends on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly. When the angle is changed after Quick preview, it will go back to the camera mode.
  • Page 41: Glance View

    Glance View 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. Special Features...
  • Page 42: Knock Code

    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. Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen for turning it on or off.
  • Page 43: Dual Window

    Dual window Dual window NOTE You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu. > > > General tab > Dual window. Slide the toggle key to On or Off. Special Features...
  • Page 44: Quickmemo

    QuickMemo+ QuickMemo+ NOTE Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+ feature. Do not use your fingernail. QuickMemo+ Gallery Special Features...
  • Page 45 Discard QuickMemos View the Saved Memo QuickMemo+ QSlide QSlide QSlide TIP! QSlide NOTE QSlide can support up to two windows at the same time. Special Features...
  • Page 46 QuickRemote Set up REMOTE Apps Access your QuickRemote NOTE The 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 phone when you use the QuickRemote function. This function may not be supported depending on the model, the manufacturer or service company.
  • Page 47: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup Creating your Google account General Accounts & sync Add account Google Create a New Account Next Next Next Signing into your Google account General Accounts & sync Add account Google Next Google account setup...
  • Page 48 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 phone, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone.
  • Page 49: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 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 50: 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 51: Wi-Fi Direct

    Sending data via Bluetooth NOTE Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Receiving data via Bluetooth Networks Bluetooth Accept...
  • Page 52: Transferring Data Between A Pc And The Device

    Transferring data between a PC and the device Transferring data Media device (MTP) NOTE The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone. Check the requirements for using Media device (MTP). Items Requirement...
  • Page 53: Calls

    Calls Making a call TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts Answering and rejecting a call NOTE Tap or swipe the Decline with message if you want to send a message to the caller. Calls...
  • Page 54: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call Add call NOTE You are charged for each call you make. Viewing your call logs Call logs TIP! Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call. > Delete all to delete all of the recorded items. Call settings Call settings Calls...
  • Page 55: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact Search contacts Adding a new contact Add to Contacts New contact Take photo Select from Gallery Save Favourites contacts Adding a contact to your favourites Contacts...
  • Page 56: Creating A Group

    Removing a contact from your favourites list Favourites Creating a group Groups > New 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 57: Messaging

    Messaging Sending a message NOTE You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult with your service provider. TIP! You can tap to attach the file that you want to share with message. Send TIP! The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the text message is coded and the language used in the message.
  • Page 58: Conversation View

    NOTE When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible notification. Conversation view Changing your messaging settings Settings Messaging...
  • Page 59: E-Mail

    E-mail Managing email accounts To open the Email application Adding another email account: Settings > Changing an email general settings: Settings General settings Deleting an email account: Settings Remove account Remove Yes Working with account folders Folders E-mail...
  • Page 60: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email Cc/Bcc E-mail...
  • Page 61: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Camera options on the viewfinder Hide/Display Options Simple Basic Manual Flash Swap camera Shot mode Settings Gallery Record Capture Back Button Camera and Video...
  • Page 62: Using The Advanced Settings

    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. Using the advanced settings Cheese Smile Camera and Video...
  • Page 63: Manual Mode On The Viewfinder

    Manual mode on the viewfinder Camera and Video...
  • Page 64: Once You Have Taken A Photo

    Using the advanced settings for the manual mode Taking a photo Once you have taken a photo Camera and Video...
  • Page 65 Multi-point Auto Focus Burst shot Panorama mode Mode Dual Mode NOTE Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it. Tap on the small screen to alternate between the two cameras. Camera and Video...
  • Page 66: Recording A Video

    8X Zooming NOTE Use a steady hand. This feature does not work with some functions Objects may be overlapped when taking a picture of fast-moving subjects. Recording a video NOTE to take pictures while recording video. After recording a video Camera and Video...
  • Page 67 Live Zoom NOTE Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Dual Play NOTE Connect two devices using a wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or wirelessly (Miracast). The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by an HDMI cable or Miracast.
  • Page 68: Gallery

    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 Timeline view Timeline Year Month Camera and Video...
  • Page 69 Memories view Memories NOTE This feature is a location based service. Take photos and videos with their locations. Zooming in and out Camera and Video...
  • Page 70 Video options Camera and Video...
  • Page 71 NOTE While playing a video, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. While playing a video, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness. While playing a video, slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-forward and rewind.
  • Page 72: Multimedia

    Multimedia Music Playing a song Songs Multimedia...
  • Page 73 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 74: Utilities

    Utilities Clock Alarms Alarm Save NOTE You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it. Timer Timer Start Stop World clock World clock Utilities...
  • Page 75: Calculator

    Stopwatch Stopwatch Start Stop Calculator NOTE For more complex calculations, tap Calendar Utilities...
  • Page 76: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Recording a sound or voice NOTE to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings. Voice Search Google Speak now NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Downloads Utilities...
  • Page 77: Fm Radio

    TIP! You must plug in your earphones in order to use them as an antenna. NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. LG Health NOTE This feature is provided for user convenience. Please use for reference only. Utilities...
  • Page 78: Web Browser

    Web Browser Internet NOTE Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. Using the Web toolbar Viewing webpages Opening a page Web Browser...
  • Page 79 Searching the web by voice NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks Add to bookmarks OK History History Web Browser...
  • Page 80: Chrome

    Chrome NOTE This application may not be available depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages Opening a page New tab Web Browser...
  • Page 81: Settings

    Settings To open the Settings application System settings Networks < WIRELESS NETWORKS > Wi-Fi Bluetooth Mobile data Call Voicemail Fixed dialing numbers Incoming voice call pop-up Call reject Settings...
  • Page 82 Decline with message Call forwarding Auto answer Connection vibration Noise suppression Voice clarity Save unknown numbers Power key ends call Answer an incoming call Silence incoming calls Call barring Call duration Additional settings < CONNECTIVITY > Share & connect Settings...
  • Page 83 Android Beam SmartShare Beam Media server Miracast LG Bridge Tethering USB tethering Wi-Fi hotspot "Sharing your phone’s data connection" Bluetooth tethering Help More Airplane mode Mobile networks Settings...
  • Page 84: Sound & Notification

    Sound & notification < BASIC > Sound profile Sound Vibrate only < SOUND > Volume Ringtone Ring ID < VIBRATIONS > Vibration strength Sound with vibration Vibration type < NOTIFICATIONS > Interruptions Lock screen Settings...
  • Page 85: Display

    < ADVANCED SETTINGS > More Notification sound Vibrate on tap Sound effects Message/call voice notifications Message/call voice notifications Display < HOME & LOCK > Home screen Select Home Home EasyHome Smart Bulletin Smart Bulletin Theme LG SmartWorld Wallpaper Screen swipe effect Settings...
  • Page 86 Allow Home screen looping Help Lock screen Select screen lock Smart Lock Screen swipe effect NOTE This setting name may be Pattern effect if the Screen lock is set to Pattern. Wallpaper Shortcuts Weather animation Contact info for lost phone Lock timer Power button instantly locks Home touch buttons...
  • Page 87: General

    < FONT > Font type Font size < OTHER SCREEN SETTINGS > Brightness Auto-rotate screen Screen timeout More Daydream Motion sensor calibration General < PERSONAL > Language & input Language Default LG Keyboard Google voice typing Settings...
  • Page 88 Voice Search Text-to-speech output Pointer speed Location Mode Camera Google Location Reporting Accounts & sync account Cloud Users Settings...
  • Page 89 Accessibility Vision TalkBack Message/call voice notifications Screen shade Font size Touch zoom Screen colour inversion Screen colour adjustment Screen colour filter Power key ends call Hearing Captions Notification LED Flash alerts Turn off all sounds Audio type Sound balance Settings...
  • Page 90 Motor & cognition Touch feedback time Touch assistant Screen timeout Touch control areas Accessibility features shortcut Auto-rotate screen Switch Access Shortcut key Volume Keys < PRIVACY > Security Content lock Password Pattern. Encrypt phone Encrypt SD card storage Settings...
  • Page 91 Set up SIM card lock Password typing visible Phone administrators Unknown sources Verify apps Storage type Certificate management Trusted credentials Install from storage Clear credentials Trust agents Screen pin App usage access < SMART FUNCTIONS > Smart settings QuickCircle case Settings...
  • Page 92 Dual window Split view Help < PHONE MANAGEMENT > Date & time Storage Battery & power saving Battery usage Battery percentage on status bar Battery saver Immediately 5% battery 15% battery Help Smart cleaning Apps Default message app Settings...
  • Page 93 Backup & reset LG Backup Backup my data Backup account Automatic restore Factory data reset About phone Settings...
  • Page 94: Phone Software Update

    LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet NOTE LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.
  • Page 95 Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence—might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone's software.
  • Page 96: About This User Guide

    About this user guide About this user guide About this user guide...
  • Page 97: 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. Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 98: Accessories

    (Items described below may be optional.) NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM SIM or or USIM card in Make sure that the SIM or USIM card USIM card the phone or it is is correctly inserted. error inserted incorrectly. Signal is weak or Move toward a window or into you are outside the an open area.
  • Page 100 Charging Check the charger and its connection error Contact problem to the phone. No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 101 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The Fixed dialling Number not Check the Settings menu and turn the number function allowed. function off. is on. Impossible to receive/ Delete some messages from your Memory full send SMS phone. & photos Files do not Unsupported file Check the supported file formats.
  • Page 102: Faq

    Category Question Answer What functions You can connect a Bluetooth audio Bluetooth are available via device, such as a Stereo/Mono Devices Bluetooth? headset or car kit. Contacts data can be synchronized Contacts How can I back up between your phone and your Google Backup Contacts? account.
  • Page 103 Category Question Answer My phone does not display the time of Open the conversation and touch and Message receipt for messages hold the desired message. Then tap Time older than 24 hrs. Details. How can I view the time? Is it possible to install Any application that is available at Play another navigation Navigation...
  • Page 104 Category Question Answer 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold 2. Tap System settings > Display tab > Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears.
  • Page 105 Category Question Answer If you forgot your pattern: If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern button. You are then required What should I do if to log in with your Google account I forget the unlock to unlock your phone.
  • Page 106 Category Question Answer 1. From the Home screen, touch and My screen turns off hold after only 15 seconds. 2. Tap System settings > Display tab. Screen time How can I change the 3. Tap Screen timeout. amount of time for the 4.
  • Page 107 Category Question Answer Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it as an alarm. 1. Touch and hold a song in a library Can I use music files list. In the menu that opens, tap Set Alarm for my alarm? as ringtone >...

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