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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-D290n www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 2 Part .19 statement typical back of the phone kept back of the between and the back of the phone back of...
  • Page 3 Copyright ©2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG • and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ....5 PC connections with a USB cable ....35 Calls ..............37 Important notice ..........12 Making a call ..........37 Getting to know your phone ......16 Calling your contacts ........37 Phone overview ..........16 Answering and rejecting a call......37 Installing the SIM card and battery ....18 Adjusting the in-call volume ......37 Charging your phone ........20...
  • Page 5 Voice Search ...........64 Knock Code .............50 Downloads ............64 KnockON ............50 LG SmartWorld ..........65 QuickMemo+ ..........51 How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Using the QuickMemo+ options .....52 Phone ............65 Viewing the saved QuickMemo+ ....52 The Web ............66 QSlide .............53 Internet ............66...
  • Page 6 Table of contents Phone software update ........78 About this user guide ........79 About this user guide ........79 Trademarks .............79 Accessories ............80 Troubleshooting ..........81 FAQ ..............84...

  • Page 7: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. • Repairs under warranty, at LG's discretion, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or • reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
  • Page 8 Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct • skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone during or immediately after operation. If your phone gets wet, immediately unplug it to dry off completely.
  • Page 9 Guidelines for safe and efficient use Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear.
  • Page 10 You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is • no memory effect that could compromise the battery's performance. Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
  • Page 11 Guidelines for safe and efficient use If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for • assistance. Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power •...
  • Page 12 Disposal of your old appliance All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

  • Page 13: Important Notice

    Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1.
  • Page 14 To monitor and control how battery power is being used: > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > About phone > Battery > Battery use. • Battery usage time is displayed on the screen. It tells you how long it has been since you last connected your phone to a power source or, if currently connected, how long the phone was last running on battery power.
  • Page 15 Turn the power off. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key on the phone. Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again. Release all keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed.
  • Page 16 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. 6. Opening and switching applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android, you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before opening another one.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Front-Facing Camera lens Proximity Sensor Home Key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Recent Key Display recently used applications. Back Key Return to the previous screen. • Exit an app after using it. •...
  • Page 18 Flash Camera lens Volume keys Power/Lock Key In the Home screen: Control ringer • volume. Earphone Jack During a call: Control your • earpiece volume. Microphone When playing a song: Control • volume continuously. Microphone Speaker Charger/USB Port Battery cover Battery microSD cards slot SIM card slot...

  • Page 19: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    Getting to know your phone Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery. To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure.
  • Page 20 Slide the SIM card into its slots as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).

  • Page 21: Charging Your Phone

    USB cable. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. When using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or pop-up message regarding slow charging. Or, unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 22: Using The Memory Card

    NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. • Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. • Using the memory card Your phone supports the use of microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity. These memory cards are specifically designed for mobile phones and other ultra-small devices, and are ideal for storing media-rich files such as music, programs, videos, and photographs for use with your phone.
  • Page 23 Getting to know your phone NOTE: Use only compatible memory cards with your phone. Using incompatible memory • cards may damage the card and data stored on the card, as well as the phone. As the device uses FAT32, the maximum size for any given file is 4 GB. •...

  • Page 24: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Touch to open the application list. Scroll and touch Settings > General tab > Storage. Touch Unmount SD card. Touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything. If you have set a pattern lock, input the pattern lock then select Erase everything. NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting, as all the files will have been deleted.

  • Page 25: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.

  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application shortcuts, or Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping Status Bar Shows phone's status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.

  • Page 27: Customizing The Home Screen

    Your Home screen Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, widgets or changing wallpapers. To add items on your Home screen Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. In the Add Mode menu, select the item you wish to add. You will then see this added item on the Home screen.

  • Page 28: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Returning to recently-used applications Touch . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently. Tap an icon to open the application. Or tap to return to your previous screen. Notifications panel Notifications alert you the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.

  • Page 29: Opening The Notifications Panel

    Your Home screen Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Quick Toggle Area Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on/off. Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu of the function. To see more toggle keys, swipe left or right.
  • Page 30 The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card inserted Ringer is silenced No network signal available Vibrate mode is on Airplane mode is on...

  • Page 31: On-Screen Keyboard

    Your Home screen NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.

  • Page 32: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen.

  • Page 33: 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’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.

  • Page 34: 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. NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via • the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 35: Sharing Your Phone's Data Connection

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > set Bluetooth to ON. Tap the Bluetooth menu again and mark the checkbox at the top of the screen to make your phone visible to other devices.

  • Page 36: Wi-Fi Direct

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering & networks > Wi-Fi hotspot. > Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 37 Connecting to Networks and Devices Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a PC on which Windows Media Player has been installed. Select the Media device (MTP) option. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music files.

  • Page 38: Calls

    Calls Making a call to open the keypad. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, tap the to make a call. To end a call, tap the End icon TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts to open your contacts.

  • Page 39: Making A Second Call

    Calls Making a second call > Add call and dial the number. You can also go to the recently dialled numbers During your first call, tap list by tapping Call logs or can search contacts by tapping Contacts and selecting the contact you want to call.

  • Page 40: Contacts

    Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact On the Home screen to open your contacts. Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact , enter the new contact's number, then tap .

  • Page 41: Creating A Group

    Contacts Creating a group to open your contacts. Tap Groups and tap . Select New group. Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a ringtone for the newly created group. Tap Save to save the group. NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost.

  • Page 42: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. WARNING: LG message should be set up to default SMS app. If not, some message functions will be limited. Sending a message on the Home screen and tap to open a blank message.

  • Page 43: Threaded Box

    Messaging Threaded box Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation. Changing your message settings Your phone message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings according to your preferences.

  • Page 44: E-Mail

    E-mail You can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The first time you open the E-mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.

  • Page 45: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video To open the Camera application, tap > > Apps tab > Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Shot mode –...

  • Page 46: Using The Advanced Settings

    To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whiskey, Kimchi or LG. Sets a delay after the capture button is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in the photo.

  • Page 47: Once You've Taken A Photo

    Camera and Video Once you've taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. Tap to edit the photo. Tap to take another photo immediately. Tap to send your photo to others or share it via social network services. Tap to delete the photo.

  • Page 48: Gesture Shot

    Add location – To add the location information. Rename – Tap to edit the name of the selected photo. Details – Find out more information about the file. Gesture shot Take a picture with hand gesture. To take photo, raise your hand until front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen.

  • Page 49: Recording A Quick Video

    Camera and Video Recording a quick video Open the Camera application. Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video. once to start recording. A red light will appear at the top left corner of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video. Tap on the screen to stop recording.

  • Page 50: From Your Gallery

    From your Gallery Gallery. To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer • together to zoom out). Tap on video play icon to play the video.

  • Page 51: Function

    Function Guest Mode To protect your privacy or limit some applications to your children, you can use the Guest mode. When you lend your phone to others, you can limit the applications to be displayed. In advance, set the Guest mode and customize the options. NOTE: To use the Guest mode, the pattern lock should be set in advance.

  • Page 52: Quickmemo

    QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo+. (While screen is switched off) Press and hold the Volume Up key. Touch and slide the status bar downward and tap Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, Eraser and create a memo.

  • Page 53: Using The Quickmemo+ Options

    Function in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen. To exit QuickMemo+ at any time, tap NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo+ options You can easily use the editing tools when using the QuickMemo+. Tap to keep the current QuickMemo+ as a text overlay on the screen and continue to use the phone.

  • Page 54: Qslide

    QSlide From any screen, bring up a notepad, calendar, and more as a window inside your screen. Tap to exit the QSlide and return to full window. Tap to adjust transparency. Tap to end the QSlide. Tap to adjust the size. Touch and slide the status bar downwards >...

  • Page 55: Smart Keyboard

    Function Smart Keyboard Smart Keyboard recognizes your keyboard input habit and provide your own keyboard quickly inputting without errors.

  • Page 56: Live Zooming

    Live Zooming Live Zooming allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired section appear larger or smaller. When viewing a video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out. NOTE: While a video is playing, slide left side on the screen up or down to adjust the screen •...

  • Page 57: Multimedia

    Multimedia Gallery Open the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and videos. > Apps tab > Gallery. > You can manage and share all your image and video files with Gallery. NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the •...
  • Page 58 Touch to pause/resume video playback. Touch to go 10 seconds forward. Touch to go 10 seconds backward. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to lock/unlock a video screen. Touch to use QSlide. Tap to access Screen ratio, Subtitles, Share, Trim, Settings or Details. To change the volume while watching a video, press the up and down volume keys on the back of the phone.

  • Page 59: Editing Photos

    Multimedia Editing photos When viewing an photo, tap Deleting photos/videos Use one of the following methods: and select photos/videos by ticking, and then tap on Delete. In a folder, tap • When viewing a photo, tap • Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, tap >...
  • Page 60 Tap to pause/resume playback. Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle. Touch and hold to fast forward. Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.

  • Page 61: Add Music Files To Your Phone

    Multimedia Tap to open the current playlist. Tap to access Search, Add to playlist, Delete, Share, Set as ringtone, Music video, Details or Settings. To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone.

  • Page 62: Fm Radio

    FM radio Your phone has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. > Apps tap > FM radio. > NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack.

  • Page 63: Utilities

    Utilities Setting your alarm > Apps tab > Clock > > After you set the alarm, your phone lets you know how much time is left before the alarm will go off. Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo.

  • Page 64: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice > > Apps tab > Voice Recorder. to begin recording. to end the recording. to listen to the recording. NOTE: Tap to access your album.

  • Page 65: Google

    Utilities Viewing files Mobile users can now easily view a wide variety of file types, including Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF, right on their mobile devices. When viewing documents using ThinkFree Viewer, the objects and layout remain the similar in the original documents. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.

  • Page 66: Lg Smartworld

    > Apps tab > tap the icon to access LG SmartWorld. Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for LG SmartWorld. If you have not signed up yet, tap Register to receive your LG SmartWorld membership. Download the content you want.

  • Page 67: The Web

    The Web Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.

  • Page 68: Bookmarks

    Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap > Add to bookmarks > OK. To open a bookmarked webpage, tap and select one. History > History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages.

  • Page 69: Settings

    Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone's System settings menus. To access the Settings menu: > tap and hold > System settings. - or - > Apps tab > Settings. > Networks < Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi –...
  • Page 70 Decline with message – When you want to reject a call, you can send a quick message using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call during a meeting. Privacy keeper – Hides the caller name and number for an incoming call. Call forwarding –...

  • Page 71: Sound

    Settings LG PC Suite – Check this to use LG PC Suite with your Wi-Fi connection. Please note that Wi-Fi network should be connected to LG PC Suite via a Wi-Fi connection. Notice: The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover and this back cover is the only one that is offered with the device.

  • Page 72: Display

    Block alarms – Checkmark to allow the screen not to turn on and no alarms sound. Block incoming calls – Checkmark to allow or block incoming calls from certain contacts. Incoming call settings Auto reply to blocked calls – Set how to you want to automatically reply to silenced calls. Allow repeated calls –...
  • Page 73 Settings Screen swipe effect – Sets the screen swipe effect options. Choose from Particle, Dewdrop, Crystal, Ripple, White hole. NOTE: Screen swipe effect becomes Pattern effect if the screen lock is set to Pattern. Wallpaper – Sets your Lock screen wallpaper. Select it from Gallery or Wallpaper gallery. Widgets –...

  • Page 74: General

    General < Language & input > Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on-screen keyboard, including words you've added to its dictionary. < Location > Turn on location service, your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
  • Page 75 Settings < Guest mode > To protect your privacy or limit some applications to your children, you can use the Guest mode. When you lend your phone to others, you can limit the applications to be displayed. In advance, set the Guest mode and customize the options.
  • Page 76 Automatic restore – Set to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. LG Backup service – Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement.

  • Page 77: Pc Software (Lg Pc Suite)

    PC software (LG PC Suite) "LG PC Suite" PC software is a program that helps you connect your device to a PC via a USB cable and Wi-Fi. Once connected, you can use the functions of your device from your PC.
  • Page 78 Import your contacts as a CSV file from your old device to your PC using a PC sync program. Install "LG PC Suite" on the PC first. Run the program and connect your Android mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable.

  • Page 79: Phone Software Update

    This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.

  • Page 80: About This User Guide

    Your content may differ from the final product, or from software supplied by service providers or carriers, This • content may be subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this manual, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com.

  • Page 81: Accessories

    These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Stereo headset Quick Start Guide Data cable Battery NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions. •...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card Make sure that the SIM card is correctly SIM card error in the phone or it is...
  • Page 83 No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. The Fixed dialling Number not Check the Settings menu and turn the number function allowed function off.
  • Page 84 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Impossible to receive / send Memory full Delete some messages from your phone. SMS & photos Files do not Unsupported file Check the supported file formats. open format The screen If you use a protection tape or case, make does not turn Proximity sensor sure it has not covered the area around...

  • Page 85: Faq

    Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono What are the functions headset or Car Kit. Also, when available via Bluetooth the FTP server is connected to a Bluetooth Devices compatible device, you can share content stored on the storage media.
  • Page 86 Category Question Answer Sub-Category What happens when Phone Function I execute another Your email will automatically be saved application while writing as a draft. E-mail an email? Is there a file size Phone Function limitation for when I There is no file size limitation. want to use MP3 file as Ringtone ring tone?
  • Page 87 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you transferred a contact with the W & P functions saved into the number, you will not be able to use those features. You will need to re-save each number. Is it possible to save a Phone Function How to save with Wait and Pause: contact with Wait and...
  • Page 88 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the Recent Key 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 will appear.
  • Page 89 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you have forgotten 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 to log in with your What should I do if Google account to unlock your I forget the unlock...
  • Page 90 Category Question Answer Sub-Category VPN access configuration is different for each company. To configure Phone Function How do I set up a VPN access from your phone, you VPN? must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator. 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the Recent Key My screen turns off 2.
  • Page 91 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the Recent Key I downloaded an Phone Function application and it 2. Tap System settings > General causes a lot of errors. tab > Apps > DOWNLOADED. Application How do I remove it? 3.

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