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ENGLISH
User Guide
LG-E612
www.lg.com
P/N : MFL67531107 (1.0)
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-E612 www.lg.com P/N : MFL67531107 (1.0)
  • Page 2 LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. does not have any revenue sharing with any cellphone operators for proceeds from SMS of automatic registration. 5. This product does not contain any of the hazardous substances as specified in the...
  • Page 3 • This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard. • Copyright ©2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guidelines for safe and effi cient use ..9 Customising the Home screen ....50 Add or remove panels to the Home Getting to know your phone ....22 screen ............51 Device components .........34 Returning to recently-used applications ..51 Installing the SIM card and battery ...37 Notifi...
  • Page 5 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..65 Answering and rejecting a call ....81 Adjusting call volume ......82 Wi-Fi ............65 Making a second call ......82 Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ....65 Viewing your call logs ......83 Bluetooth ..........66 Call settings ...........83 Sharing your phone's data connection ..69 Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through Contacts ..........86 SmartShare ..........73...
  • Page 6 Contents Messaging ...........90 Taking a quick photo ......98 Using the advanced settings ....98 Sending a message ........90 View a photo ........101 Threaded box ........91 Using emoticons ........92 Video camera ........104 Changing your message settings .....92 Getting to know the viewfi nder ....104 Email ............93 Shooting a quick video ......105 Using the advanced settings ....105...
  • Page 7 Searching for stations ......116 Internet ..........123 Using the web toolbar ......123 LG SmartWorld ........118 Using options ........124 How to get to LG SmartWorld from your phone ..........118 Settings ..........125 How to use LG SmartWorld ....119 Access the Settings menu .....125 WIRELESS &...
  • Page 8 Contents DivX Mobile ..........146 Accessories ........148 Troubleshooting .........149 FAQ ............155...

  • Page 9: Guidelines For Safe And Effi Cient Use

    While there may be differences between • been designed to comply with applicable the SAR levels of various LG phone models, safety requirements for exposure to radio they are all designed to meet the relevant waves. These requirements are based on guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 10 Guidelines for safe and effi cient use The SAR limit recommended by the at least 1.5 cm away from the body. • International Commission on Non-Ionising When a carry case, belt clip or holder is Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2 W/kg used for body-worn operation, it should averaged over 10 g of tissue.
  • Page 11 Product care and maintenance Repairs under warranty, at LG's discretion, • may include replacement parts or boards WARNING that are either new or reconditioned, provided they have the same functionality Only use batteries, chargers and as the parts being replaced.
  • Page 12 Guidelines for safe and effi cient use Switch off the phone anywhere you Use a dry cloth to clean the outside of the • • are required to by special regulations. unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, For example, do not use your phone in thinner or alcohol).
  • Page 13 Do not tap the screen with any sharp Your phone is an electronic device that • • object, as this may damage the phone. generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact Do not expose the phone to liquid or •...
  • Page 14 Guidelines for safe and effi cient use Do not use a hand-held phone while due to improper performance. • driving. If you are listening to music while out and • Give full attention to driving. about, please ensure the volume is at a •...
  • Page 15 volumes are set to a reasonable level. mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass When using headphones, turn the • breaks, do not touch it or attempt to remove volume down if you cannot hear the it.
  • Page 16 Guidelines for safe and effi cient use Do not use your phone at a refuelling Do not use it on the ground without • • point. permission from the crew. Do not use it near fuel or chemicals. • Children Do not transport or store flammable •...
  • Page 17 Do not expose the battery charger to • Only use LG batteries and chargers. LG • direct sunlight or use it in areas with high chargers are designed to maximise battery humidity such as bathrooms.
  • Page 18 This could cause If you need to replace the battery, take it • a fire. 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 prevent the charger using power unnecessarily.
  • Page 19 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Ambient temperatures LG Electronics hereby declares that this Max: +50°C (discharging), LG-E612 product is in compliance with the +45°C (charging) essential requirements and other relevant Min: -10 °C provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.lg.com/global/support/...
  • Page 20 Guidelines for safe and effi cient use Efficient phone operation Notice: Open Source Software Electronics devices To obtain the corresponding source All mobile phones may receive interference, code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other which could affect performance. open source licences, please visit http:// •...
  • Page 21 Precautions • Use a wireless hands-free system (headphone, headset) with a low power Bluetooth emitter. • Keep your calls short or send text message (SMS) instead. This advice applies especially to children, adolescents and pregnant women. • Use the cell phone in good quality network signal.

  • Page 22: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Before you start using the phone, please read this! Please check to see whether any problems make more memory available. you encountered with your phone are To uninstall applications: described in this section before taking the Touch >...
  • Page 23 by turning off features that you don't need to Some applications you have downloaded • having running constantly in the background. may reduce battery power. You can monitor how applications and To check the battery power level: system resources consume battery power. Touch >...
  • Page 24 Getting to know your phone Battery use category under BATTERY 3. Using folders INFORMATION. You can combine several app icons in a Battery usage time is displayed on the folder. Drop one app icon over another on screen. It tells you how long it has been a Home screen, and the two icons will be since you last connected your phone to a combined.
  • Page 25 4. Before installing an open WARNING source application and OS To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted WARNING sources, such as Play Shop™. If there If you install and use an OS other than are improperly installed applications on the one provided by the manufacturer, it your phone, it may not work normally may cause your phone to malfunction.
  • Page 26 Getting to know your phone 5. Using the hard reset The phone will turn on and perform a factory reset immediately. (factory reset) Do not operate your phone for at least a If your phone does not restore to the original minute, while the hard reset is carried out.
  • Page 27 7. Installing PC software consume resources unnecessarily. (LG PC Suite) The LG PC Suite is a software package that helps you connect your device to a PC via an...
  • Page 28 PC. NOTE: You can use the application's Help With the LG PC Suite software, you can... menu to find out how to use your LG PC Manage and play your media content • Suite software. (music, movies, pictures) on your PC.
  • Page 29 NOTE: LG integrated USB driver Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit, Windows 7 LG integrated USB driver is required to 32 bit/64 bit connect an LG device and PC and is CPU: 1 GHz (or faster) processors • installed automatically when you install Memory: 512 MB (or more) RAM •...
  • Page 30 Tick the checkboxes of the content you want to synchronise, and click the Sync Data from your device and PC can be button. synchronised easily using the LG PC Suite software. Contacts, schedules, and bookmarks can be synchronised. The procedure is as follows: Connect your device to your PC (use a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection).
  • Page 31 The USB connection mode list will your PC using the USB cable, you need to appear; select the Media sync (MTP) install LG PC Suite on your PC. option. Please refer to previous pages to install Open the removable memory folder on LG PC Suite.
  • Page 32 To use the microSD card on your Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you phone again, you need to open the would a regular phone. The LG-E612 has an notification drawer and touch > internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or Charge only.
  • Page 33 11. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Remove the battery, reinsert it, then turn the phone on. Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10 seconds to turn it off. If it still does not work, please contact the service centre.

  • Page 34: Device Components

    Getting to know your phone Device components Power/Lock key Earpiece • Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key. Proximity sensor • Press briefly to lock/unlock the screen. Home key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Back key Menu key Return to the previous screen.
  • Page 35 NOTE: Proximity sensor WARNING When receiving and making calls, the Placing a heavy object on the phone or proximity sensor automatically turns the sitting on it can damage the LCD and backlight off and locks the touch screen touch screen functions. Do not cover by sensing when the phone is near your the LCD proximity sensor with protective ear.
  • Page 36 Getting to know your phone Power/Lock key Flash Camera Headset jack SIM card slot Charger/USB port Battery cover Microphone Volume keys • In the Home screen: Control ringer volume. • During a call: Control your earpiece volume. • When playing a song: Control Battery volume continuously.

  • Page 37: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    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 index finger as shown in figure.
  • Page 38 Getting to know your phone Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Insert the battery into place by aligning Make sure the gold contact area on the the gold contacts on the phone and the card is facing downwards. battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).

  • Page 39: Charging Your Phone

    Align the battery cover over the battery Charging your phone compartment (1) and press it down until it The charger connector is at the bottom of clicks into place (2). the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 40: Using The Memory Card

    Getting to know your phone and other ultra-small devices, and are ideal NOTE: The battery must be fully charged for storing media-rich files such as music, initially to improve battery lifetime. programs, videos, and photographs for use with your phone. To insert a memory card: NOTE: Do not open the battery cover while your phone is charging.
  • Page 41 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 42 Getting to know your phone NOTE: All files on your memory card are WARNING deleted when it is formatted. Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Doing so may Touch to open the application list. damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the Scroll and touch Settings >...

  • Page 43: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    This helps to prevent accidental touches and card, the folder structure may be different saves battery power. after formatting, as all the files will have When you are not using the LG-E612, press been deleted. the Power/Lock key to lock your...

  • Page 44: Secure Your Lock Screen

    The last screen you viewed will open. LG is not responsible for any loss of • security codes or private information or other damage caused by illegal software.
  • Page 45 Set the swipe unlock example patterns and select Next. On the Home screen, touch to open Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to the application list and select Settings connect at least 4 dots. > Lock screen > Select screen lock Select Continue.
  • Page 46 Getting to know your phone Continue. NOTE: Enter the PIN again and select OK. Precautions to take when using Set an unlock password pattern lock. On the Home screen, touch to open It is very important to remember the the application list and select Settings > unlock pattern you set.
  • Page 47 If you have forgotten your PIN or password: If you have forgotten your PIN or password, you need to perform a hard reset.

  • Page 48: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Flick – To scroll through a list or move quickly, flick across the touch screen (drag Here are some tips on how to navigate quickly and release). around your phone. Touch – To choose a menu/option or open NOTE: an application, touch it.

  • Page 49: Home Screen

    Home screen Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a call. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customise each Touch the Messaging icon to access panel with apps, downloads, widgets and the messaging menu.

  • Page 50: Customising The Home Screen

    Your Home screen Customising the Home screen Edit mode screen. Scroll left or right to the panel that You can customise your Home screen contains the item, and then tap and hold by adding apps, downloads, widgets or an item you want to move and drag the wallpapers.

  • Page 51: Add Or Remove Panels To The Home Screen

    can add, remove or change the order of TIP! To add an application icon to the the panels. Home screen from the Applications menu, touch and hold the application you Returning to recently-used want to add. applications Touch and hold the Home key. The screen displays a pop-up with icons of Add or remove panels to the applications you used recently.

  • Page 52: Notification Drawer

    Your Home screen Notification drawer To customise the notification panel The notification drawer runs across the top of your screen. You can customise the notification panel to match your preferences. To rearrange items on the notification panel Touch . Then, you can check and rearrange items on the notification panel.

  • Page 53: Viewing The Status Bar

    Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and so on. new messages, battery life, and active Bluetooth and data connections. Touch and slide the notification drawer down with your finger. Touch > to manage the Notifications. Below is a table explaining the meaning of Here you can check and manage Sound icons you're likely to see in the status bar.
  • Page 54 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description Phone microphone is muted Connected to a Wi-Fi network Missed call Power saver is on Bluetooth is on Wired headset System warning Call in progress Alarm is set Call on hold New voicemail Speakerphone...
  • Page 55 Icon Description Icon Description Ringer is silenced Uploading data GPS is acquiring Vibrate mode Receiving location data from GPS Battery fully charged Data is syncing Battery is charging New Gmail Phone is connected to PC via USB cable New Google Talk message Downloading data...

  • Page 56: Onscreen Keyboard

    Your Home screen Icon Description NOTE: Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service New message provider. Song is playing FM radio turned on in the Onscreen keyboard background You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard.

  • Page 57: Entering Accented Letters

    Using the keypad & entering text Tap to delete the previous character. Tap once to capitalise the next letter Entering accented letters you type. Double-tap or touch and hold for When you select French or Spanish as the all caps. text entry language, you can enter special Tap to switch to the numbers and French or Spanish characters (e.g.

  • Page 58: Menu-Map

    Menu-map Icon Description Icon Description Touch to access the alarm To keep track of your clock menu directly. appointment and creates meeting requests. Touch to view the current running applications. Touch to open your camera viewfinder. Touch to access browser. Touch to view the Cell broadcast messages.
  • Page 59 Icon Description Icon Description Touch to view your download- To collect, organise and sort ed items. picture and video files of a memory card. Touch to access the Email menu. You can check your Use Google's web-based received email and create email service on your phone.
  • Page 60 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description Touch to see where your Touch to access the message friends are right now. Share menu. From here you can your location or check in at create a new SMS or MMS. places to let friends know Chat/Group chat with friends where you are.
  • Page 61 Icon Description Icon Description Touch to access Google Maps Touch to find nearby places. Navigation, an internet- Rate places to get personalized connected GPS navigation recommendations. system with voice guidance. Touch to access Play Shop. Touch news to find out the You can access applications, latest news headlines games, search and downloads.
  • Page 62 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description Touch to adjust general Use Google's IM program settings of your phone. and communicate with other people. SmartShare provides you with a better way to enjoy Touch to open Video player multimedia contents with other DLNA (Digital Living Touch to record voice memos Network Alliance) enabled...
  • Page 63 Icon Description Icon Description Use online video streaming Touch to open LG Smart World service that allows you to Application, to download review videos uploaded by applications. others. Touch to open LG Mobile TV Tap on Memo to view or add memos Touch to open Polaris Office.

  • Page 64: Google Account Set Up

    Google account set up When you first turn on your phone, you have password, then touch Sign in. the opportunity to activate the network, to Once you have set up your Google account sign into your Google Account and to decide on your phone, your phone automatically how you want to use some Google services.

  • Page 65: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery. With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or access point (AP).

  • Page 66: Bluetooth

    Connect. NOTE: If the network is secured, you are LG is not responsible for the loss, • • prompted to enter a password or interception or misuse of data sent or other credentials.
  • Page 67 Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your Always ensure that you share and • phone with a Bluetooth device receive data with devices that are You must pair up your device with another trusted and properly secured. If there device before you connect to it. are obstacles between the devices, Touch >...
  • Page 68 Connecting to Networks and Devices Choose the device you want to pair up Send data using the Bluetooth wireless with from the list. feature Once the paring is successful, your device Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, or media file, from an will connect to the device.

  • Page 69: Sharing Your Phone's Data Connection

    Receive data using the Bluetooth Sharing your phone's data wireless feature connection Touch > Apps tab > Settings > USB tethering and portable Wi-Fi hotspot are Set Bluetooth to ON and touch great features when there are no wireless Make phone visible to be visible on connections available.
  • Page 70 Connecting to Networks and Devices bar and as an ongoing notification in the TIP! If your computer is running Windows notifications drawer. 7 or a recent distribution of some For the latest information about tethering flavours of Linux (such as Ubuntu), and portable hotspots, including supported you don't usually need to prepare your operating systems and other details, visit...
  • Page 71 To rename or secure your portable Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. hotspot The Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue • You can change the name of your phone's box will open. Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its You can change the network SSID •...
  • Page 72 Connecting to Networks and Devices If you touch the WPA2 PSK security • ATTENTION! option, a password field is added to If you set the security option as Open, the Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue you cannot prevent unauthorised usage box. If you enter a password, you will of online services by other people and need to enter that password when you additional charges can be incurred.

  • Page 73: Enabling Wi-Fi Direct To Share Through Smartshare

    Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share tab > Wi-Fi Direct. through SmartShare Select a device to connect from the scanned device list. Wi-Fi Direct automatically scans nearby Wi- Fi Direct devices and the searched devices CREATE GROUP – Touch to activate group are listed as they are found so you can owner mode, which enables the legacy Wi-Fi select a specific device to share multimedia...

  • Page 74: Using Smartshare

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Using SmartShare NOTE: When your phone becomes Using your phone, you can allow media a group owner it will consume more content files on the network to be shared battery power than when it is a client. with other players.
  • Page 75 displayed. download, set it or view Help. To: Set a player to play the content files. Upload/download content files to/from the content list. You can only play the files on the • supported devices, such as DLNA- You can upload the content files saved •...
  • Page 76 Connecting to Networks and Devices Enable DMS in the Settings menu. NOTE: Discoverable: Detects your phone • DMS (Digital Media Server) allows • among other DLNA-enabled devices. you to share content files on your Device name: Sets the name and icon •...

  • Page 77: Pc Connections With A Pc Data Cable

    The upload or download function may • using the USB cable, you need to install not be supported, depending on the the PC software (LG PC Suite) on your PC. DMS. Download the program from the LG website (www.lg.com). PC connections with a PC data...
  • Page 78 Platform Driver, you will immediately see using USB mass storage mode a pop-up saying Turn on USB storage. Connect the LG-E612 to a PC using an USB cable. If you haven't installed LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you need to...
  • Page 79 Synchronise with Windows Media Player Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Start synchronisation. Use the USB cable to connect the phone The following requirements must be •...
  • Page 80 Connecting to Networks and Devices Items Requirement Window Media Windows Media Player 10 Player or higher version If the Windows Media Player version is • lower than 10, install version 10 or higher.

  • Page 81: Calls

    Calls Making a call Scroll through the contact list or enter the first few letters of the contact you want to Touch to open the keypad. call by touching Search contacts. Enter the number using the keypad. To In the list, touch the contact you want delete a digit, touch the to call.

  • Page 82: Adjusting Call Volume

    Calls Hold and slide the Quick msg icon at the Making a second call bottom if you want to send a quick message. During your first call, touch Menu > Add call and dial the number. You can TIP! Quick msg also see a list of recently dialled numbers You can send a message quickly using by touching...

  • Page 83: Viewing Your Call Logs

    to make a conference call. View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed voice calls. To end active calls, touch End or press the Home Key and slide the notification TIP! Touch any call log entry to view the bar down and select the End call icon date, time and duration of the call.
  • Page 84 Calls as call forwarding and other special features your carrier’s voicemail service. offered by your carrier. Voicemail settings – If you are using your On the Home screen, touch carrier’s voicemail service, this option allows you to enter the phone number to use for Touch the Menu key.
  • Page 85 reject a call during a meeting. Call costs – View the charges applied to your calls. (This service is network Call forwarding – Choose whether to divert dependent; some operators do not support all calls when the line is busy, when there is this function.) no answer or when you have no signal.

  • Page 86: Contacts

    Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronise Adding a new contact them with the contacts in your Google Touch to open your contacts. account or other accounts that support Select contact syncing. Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account Searching for a contact to which you want to add the contact,...

  • Page 87: Favourite Contacts

    You can also create a contact from the field > Select any category of contact dialling screen. information and enter the details about your contact. Touch > to open the dial screen. Touch Save to add the contact to Enter a phone number. memory.

  • Page 88: Import Or Export Contacts

    Contacts name. The star turns yellow. between a storage memory (internal storage/ memory card) or SIM or USIM card and your Removing a contact from your favourites device. list Touch to open your contacts. Touch to open your contacts. Touch the Menu key > Import/Export. Touch the Favourites tab, and choose a Select a desired import/export option.

  • Page 89: Moving Contacts From Your Old Device To Your New Device

    PC to the contacts in the device will appear. Install LG PC Suite on the PC first. Run the program and connect your Android If the contacts in the device and new mobile phone to the PC using an USB contacts from the PC are different, select cable.

  • Page 90: Messaging

    Messaging Your LG-E612 combines SMS and MMS into NOTE: You will be charged for a text one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. message for every person you send the message to. Sending a message Touch on the home screen, and touch Touch the Enter message field and start to open a blank message.

  • Page 91: Threaded Box

    The message screen opens, with your WARNING: If an image, video or message after Recipient Name/Number. audio file is added to an SMS message, Responses will appear on the screen. As it is automatically converted into an you view and send additional messages, MMS message and you are charged a message thread will be created.

  • Page 92: Using Emoticons

    Liven up your messages using emoticons. When writing a new message, touch the Menu key, then choose Insert smiley. Changing your message settings Your LG-E612 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.

  • Page 93: Email

    Email You can use the Email application to read To add another email account: emails from services other than Google Mail. Touch > Apps tab > Email > in the • The email application supports the following Inbox screen, touch >...

  • Page 94: Email Account Screen

    Email To delete an email account: Only the most recent emails in your account are downloaded to your phone. Touch > Apps tab > Email > in the • Inbox screen, touch > Settings > Working with account folders touch an account you want to delete > Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent Remove account and Drafts folder.
  • Page 95 Enter an address for the message's you're connected to a network again. If intended recipient. As you enter text, it contains any pending messages, the matching addresses are offered from your Outbox will be displayed on the Accounts Contacts. Separate multiple addresses screen.
  • Page 96 LG Mobile TV 2 months and after that will be charged accordingly as per the service provider. LG Mobile TV is an application for Android Smart phones, which provides 50+ Indian Live TV channels and many popular videos. LG Mobile TV Now is your personal entertainment on the move.

  • Page 97: Camera

    Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. Shot mode – Choose from Normal, Panorama or Continuous shot. Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in a dark place.

  • Page 98: Taking A Quick Photo

    Camera Taking a quick photo Using the advanced settings Open the Camera application. In the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced options. Hold the phone, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. - Restore all camera default settings. •...
  • Page 99 - Select the image resolution. If you - Improves colour qualities in different • • choose high resolution, the file size will lighting conditions. increase, which means you will be able to - Choose a colour tone to use for your •...
  • Page 100 Camera NOTE: This function is only available TIP! When you exit camera mode, some when GPS is active. settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next - Select one of the four shutter sounds. •...

  • Page 101: View A Photo

    After taking photos, select the image View a photo viewer icon to view the photos you have Learn to view photos saved in your phone's taken. storage. To view more photos, scroll left or right. • On the Home screen, open the application To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen •...
  • Page 102 Camera to zoom out). Set image as – Touch to use the image as a Contact photo, Lockscreen Wallpaper To send a photo to others, touch Share • or Wallpaper. > desired item like Bluetooth, Email, Memo, Picasa and so on. Move –...
  • Page 103 Edit – View and edit the picture. Details – Show the picture information. - Select the image resolution. If you NOTE: Some file formats are not choose high resolution, the file size will supported, depending on the device increase, which means you will be able to software.

  • Page 104: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Video size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording.

  • Page 105: Shooting A Quick Video

    Shooting a quick video Touch on the screen to stop Press the Camera mode button down recording. Alternatively you can use the and the icon changes to side volume keys. The video camera viewfinder appears on Using the advanced settings the screen.

  • Page 106: Play A Video

    Video camera After recording videos, select the image - Activate to use your phone's viewer icon to view the recorded videos. location-based services. Records To view more videos, scroll left or right. videos wherever you are and tag • them with the location. If you upload To send a video to others, select Share •...
  • Page 107 On the Home screen, open the application Touch the Menu key to open all list and select Gallery. advanced options. Select a video (with the icon) to play. Screen ratio – Tap to select desired screen ratio. Rotate the device to landscape view. Brightness –...
  • Page 108 Video camera Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the left- hand side of the phone.

  • Page 109: Multimedia

    Multimedia You can store multimedia files on a memory (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson card for easy access to all your image and H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX/XviD) video files. Avoid locking the device’s screen while • playing a DivX Video-On-Demand. Each Gallery time you lock the screen while playing a Learn to view photos and play videos saved...

  • Page 110: Quickmemo

    Multimedia QuickMemo Use QuickMemo to practically and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. Enter the QuickMemo screen by Select the desired menu option Touch in the Edit menu and pressing both the Volume Up and from Pen type, Colour, Eraser, select to save the memo with the...
  • Page 111 NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo function. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options While using the QuickMemo function, you can easily use the QuickMenu options. - Select whether you want to use the background screen or not. - Select the pen type and the colour.

  • Page 112: Music Player

    Multimedia Music player Download from the wireless web => • page 113 Your phone has a built-in music player that Sync your phone with your computer => • lets you play all your favourite tracks. The page 69 music player supports the following file formats: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, asf/ Receive via Bluetooth =>...
  • Page 113 Select a music file. Refer to the following Touch to play the current playlist in icons for playback control. shuffle mode. Touch to see the current playlist. Touch to pause playback. Touch to see lyrics. This option is on only Touch to resume playback.
  • Page 114 Multimedia Enter a title for your new playlist and Add songs to the favourite playlist select OK. You can add your favourite song quickly as Select the files you want to include and a favourite playlist. During playback, press > Add to favourites to add the select Add.
  • Page 115 NOTE: NOTE: Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and Some file formats are not supported, • national copyright laws. depending on the device software. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain If the file size exceeds the available •...

  • Page 116: Fm Radio

    Your LG-E612 has a built-in FM radio so you You can store up to 48 channels on your can tune in to your favourite stations and phone.
  • Page 117 NOTE: You can also manually tune in to a station using the on-screen wheel. TIP! To improve radio reception, extend the headset cord as this also functions as the radio antenna. If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio reception may be poor.

  • Page 118: Lg Smartworld

    > Apps tab > LG SmartWorld. file. Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for Access LG SmartWorld by tapping the LG SmartWorld. If you have not yet LG SmartWorld application. signed up, tap Register and get an LG SmartWorld membership.

  • Page 119: How To Use Lg Smartworld

    Try other useful functions as well. (Content • Detail screen) Categories – Find content by category (e.g. Education, Entertainment, Games, NOTE: LG SmartWorld may not be etc.). available from all carriers or in all Search – Search content. countries. Apps for you – Recommended content...

  • Page 120: Utilities

    > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock by =. > For more complex calculations, touch After you set the time, the LG-E612 lets , select the Advanced panel, then you know how much time is left before choose sin, cos, tan, log and so on.

  • Page 121: Polaris Office

    Tap the date for the event you want to Touch Save to save the event in the add. calendar. to add the event. Polaris Office Touch Event name, then enter the event Polaris Office is a professional mobile office name. solution that lets users conveniently view Touch Location and enter the location.
  • Page 122 Utilities Managing files Polaris Office provides mobile users with convenient file management features, including copying, moving and pasting, and deleting files and folders right on the device. Viewing files Mobile users can now easily view a wide variety of file types, including Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF documents, right on their mobile devices.

  • Page 123: The Web

    The web Internet Using the web toolbar Internet gives you a fast, full-colour world of Touch to go back a page. games, music, news, sport, entertainment Touch to go forward a page, to the page and much more, right on your mobile phone. you connected to after the current one.

  • Page 124: Using Options

    The web Using options Request desktop site – Allows you to view the web page on the desktop. Press to view options. Save for offline reading – Allows you to Refresh – Update the current web page. save current web page and read it on offline Save to bookmarks –...

  • Page 125: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu < Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to On the Home screen, touch > Apps available Wi-Fi networks. tab > Settings. Wi-Fi settings – Allows you to set up and On the Home screen, touch >...
  • Page 126 < Data usage > need to enter the MAC address of your Displays data usage and allows you to LG-E612 into the router. customise the settings for your data limit. You can find the MAC address in the Mobile data: Set to use data connections •...
  • Page 127 < Call > VOICE MAIL You can configure phone call settings such Voicemail service - Allows you to select • as call forwarding and other special features your carrier's voicemail service. You can offered by your carrier. obtain this number from your service provider.
  • Page 128 Settings OTHER CALL SETTINGS Call barring - Select when you would like • calls to be barred. Enter the call barring Call reject - Allows you to set the call • password. Please check with your network reject function. Choose from Disabled, operator about this service.
  • Page 129 Caller ID - Choose whether to display without requiring an access point. Refer • your number on an outgoing call. to the Wi-Fi information for more details => page 65 Call waiting - If call waiting is • activated the handset will notify you Portable Wi-Fi hotspot - Activate the •...
  • Page 130 Settings Help: View information about using the Data enabled: Set to enable data • • tethering features. access over a mobile network. VPN settings - Displays the list of Virtual Data roaming: Set the device to • • Private Networks (VPNs) that you've connect to another network when you previously configured.

  • Page 131: Device

    for roaming. Notification sound - Allows you to set • your default notification sound. DEVICE Ringtone with vibration - Vibration • < Sound > feedback for calls and notifications. Sound profile - You can choose from • Quiet time - Set times to turn off all •...
  • Page 132 Settings that react to your touch. Front key light - Set the front key LED • time. Screen lock sound - Allows you to set • your phone to play a sound when locking < Home screen > and unlocking the screen. Home screen - Select a background image for the Home screen.
  • Page 133 None: Disable the screen lock. and memory card. You can also format the • USB storage and the memory card. Swipe: Set to use the screen lock • without a PIN, password, pattern, or WARNING face detection. Formatting a memory card will Pattern: Set an unlock pattern to •...

  • Page 134: Personal

    Settings delete all data from the SD card. POWER SAVING ITEMS Set to activate power saving mode according < Power Saver > to your custom settings. Here you can manage the battery and check BATTERY INFORMATION the power saving items. You can also check the battery usage.
  • Page 135 in the background, whether or not you are services. actively working in them. Deselecting this GPS satellites - If you select GPS • setting can save battery power and reduces satellites, your phone determines your (but does not eliminate) data usage. location with street level accuracy.
  • Page 136 Settings lock or change the SIM PIN. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device. Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate • the PIN lock feature to require the PIN Unknown sources - View device • before using the device.
  • Page 137 Clear credentials - Erase the credential BACKUP & RESTORE • contents from the device and reset the Change the settings for managing your password. settings and data. < Language & input > Back up my data - Set to back up your •...
  • Page 138 Settings PERSONAL DATA NOTE: If you select factory data reset, Factory data reset - Reset your settings • it will erase all of your personal data to the factory default values and delete all from your phone’s system memory, your data. If you reset the phone in this including information about your Google way, you are prompted to re-enter the account, any other accounts, your...

  • Page 139: System

    Automatic date & time: Automatically • So, if you want to erase all the data in update the time when you set a time zone. the internal memory while resetting the Automatic time zone: Automatically • phone, select the ‘Erase internal memory’ update the time when you move across checkbox.
  • Page 140 Power button ends call: Set the device to • end a call when you press the Power/Lock USB connection type - You can set the • key. desired mode (Charge only, Media sync (MTP), USB tethering or LG software). Auto-rotate screen: Set whether or not to •...
  • Page 141 PC Suite Wi-Fi connection - Tick this • • device’s development ID. checkbox to use LG PC Suite with Wi-Fi connection. Please note that the Wi-Fi Stay awake: Screen will never sleep while • network should be connected for LG charging.
  • Page 142 Settings testing. This is for application development. Show screen updates: Set to flash areas • of the screen when they are updated. Desktop backup password: Set a • password to secure your backup data. Show CPU usage: Set to list all active •...
  • Page 143 APPS < About phone > View legal information and check phone Don't keep activities: Set to end a • running application when you launch a status and software version. new application. Background process limit: Set to limit • the number of processes that can run in the background.

  • Page 144: Phone Software Update

    Internet without you needing to visit a service centre. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
  • Page 145 LG makes a newer NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware version available for your device. firmware updates available only for First, you can check the software version selected models at its own discretion on your mobile phone: System settings >...

  • Page 146: Trademarks

    Copyright 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All • format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX registered trademarks of LG Group and its ®...
  • Page 147 ® ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX DivX , DivX Certified and associated ® Certified device must be registered in order logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand or its subsidiaries and are used under (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration licence.

  • Page 148: Accessories

    Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG-E612. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adapter Battery Stereo headset Data cable User guide Connect your Learn more LG-E612 to about your a PC. LG-E612. NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while 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 in the SIM error Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted.
  • Page 150 Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures To change a security code, you will need to confirm the new code Codes do not If you forget the code, contact your service by re-entering it. match provider. The two codes you have entered do not match.
  • Page 151 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures On/Off key pressed too briefly. Hold the On/Off key down for at least two seconds. Phone cannot Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Check charging indicator on be switched on the display. Battery contacts are dirty. Clean the battery contacts.
  • Page 152 Check the charger and connection to the phone. Contact problem Check the battery contacts, and clean them if Charging error necessary. No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective Replace charger. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery.
  • Page 153 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Number not The Fixed dialling number Check the Settings menu and turn the function permitted function is on. off. Impossible to send/receive Memory full Delete some messages from the phone. SMS & picture Files not Unsupported file format Check the file formats that can be supported.
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The screen If you use any protection tape or case, check does not come to see if it has covered the area around the Proximity sensor problem on when I proximity sensor. Make sure the area around the receive a call.

  • Page 155: Faq

    Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono headset or Car Kit and share pictures, videos, contacts, etc.
  • Page 156 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If my Bluetooth headset is When a Bluetooth headset is connected, all connected, can I listen to system sounds are played over the headset. Bluetooth my music through my 3.5 As a result, you will not be able to listen to Headset mm wired headphones? music through your wired headphones.
  • Page 157 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Data How can I back up The Contacts data can be synchronized Contacts Contacts? between your phone and Gmail™. Back up Data Is it possible to set up Only two-way synchronisation is available. one-way sync with Gmail? Synchronisation...
  • Page 158 Category Question Answer Sub-Category The Inbox is automatically synchronised. You Is it possible to Data can view other folders by pressing the Menu synchronise all the email and touching Folders to choose Synchronisation folders? a folder. Google™ Do I have to log into Gmail Once you log into Gmail, you don't need to Service whenever I want to access...
  • Page 159 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Google Service Is it possible to filter No, email filtering is not supported via the emails? phone. Google Account What happens when Phone I execute another Your email will automatically be saved as a Function application while writing draft.
  • Page 160 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is there a file size Phone limitation for when I want Function There is no file size limitation. to use a .MP3 file as a Ringtone ring tone? My phone does not Phone display the time of receipt You will only be able to see the times for Function for messages older than...
  • Page 161 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Phone What is the maximum Function supported size for a 32 GB memory cards are compatible. memory card? microSD Card Phone Is it possible to install Any application that is available on Play Function another navigation Shop™...
  • Page 162 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to Phone Only Gmail and MS Exchange server synchronise my contacts Function (company email server) contacts can be from all my email synchronised. Synchronisation accounts?
  • Page 163 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. Phone Is it possible to save a How to save with Wait and Pause: Function contact with Wait and...
  • Page 164 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Phone You are able to set the phone to require the What are the phone’s Function entry of an Unlock Pattern before the phone security functions? can be accessed or used. Security...
  • Page 165 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Phone 2. Touch System Settings > Lock screen. Function How do I create the 3. Touch Select screen lock > Pattern. The Unlock Unlock Pattern? first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears.
  • Page 166 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Precautions to take when using pattern lock. It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times. You have five chances to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password.
  • Page 167 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you have forgotten your pattern: If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct Phone What should I do if I forget pattern 5 times, touch the forgot pattern Function the unlock pattern and I button.
  • Page 168 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset. How to perform a factory reset: 1. When the phone is switched off, press and hold the Volume down key + Power key with your left hand.
  • Page 169 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 2. When the LED on the bottom of the phone lights up, release Volume down key + Power keys and press and hold the Home key (for about 2 seconds) at the same time. 3. The phone will turn on and perform a factory reset immediately.
  • Page 170 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Do not operate your phone for at least a minute, while the hard reset is carried out. You will then be able to switch your phone back on. Phone Will I know when my Function Yes, you will receive a notification. memory is full? Memory...
  • Page 171 Category Question Answer Sub-Category The phone has multilingual capabilities. To change the language: Phone 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Function Is it possible to change and touch System Settings. the language? Language 2. Touch Language & input > Select Support language.
  • Page 172 Category Question Answer Sub-Category VPN access configuration is different Phone according to each company. To configure Function How do I set up a VPN? VPN access from your phone, you must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator.
  • Page 173 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu My screen turns off after Phone 2. Touch System Settings > Display. only 15 seconds. How can Function I change the amount of 3. Under Display settings, touch Screen Screen time time for the backlight to timeout.
  • Page 174 Category Question Answer Sub-Category When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will When Wi-Fi and 3G are Phone be no notification when your phone switches both available, which Function from one to the other.
  • Page 175 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Yes. Just touch and hold the icon until the Phone Is it possible to remove an dustbin icon appears at the Top-center of the Function application from the Home screen. Then, without lifting your finger, drag screen? Home screen the icon to the rubbish bin.
  • Page 176 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to charge Phone Yes, the phone will be charged by the USB my phone by USB data Function cable irrespective of whether the necessary cable without installing the drivers are installed or not. Charger necessary USB driver?
  • Page 177 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it for your alarm. Phone 1. Touch and hold a song in a library list. Can I use music files for Function In the menu that opens, touch Set as my alarm? ringtone.
  • Page 178 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Phone Will my alarm be audible Function or will it go off if the No, this is not supported. phone is turned off? Alarm Phone If my ringer volume is set Your Alarm is programmed to be audible Function to Off or Vibrate, will I hear even in these scenarios.
  • Page 179 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Recovery How can I perform a If your phone does not restore to the original Solution factory reset if I can’t condition, use a hard reset (factory reset) to access the phone’s setting Hard Reset initialise it. => page 23 menu? (Factory Reset)
  • Page 180 Customer Information Center For any query related to the after sales service and customer support please contact us at below details 24 × 7 CALL CENTER 1800-180-9999 5757554 www.lg.com serviceindia@lge.com (Toll Free) (Send SMS)

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