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ENGLISH
User Guide
LG L21G
www.lg.com
MFL00000000 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG L21G www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 2 Copyright ©2015 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights • reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important notice ........5 On-screen keyboard ......28 Entering special characters ....28 Getting to know your phone ....10 Google account setup ......29 Phone overview ......... 10 Installing the battery ......12 Connecting to Networks and Devices 31 Charging the phone ......
  • Page 4 Multimedia .......... 56 Creating a group ........ 40 Gallery ..........56 Messaging ........... 41 To open the Gallery application ..56 Sending a message ......41 Working with photos ......56 Using smilies ........42 Working with videos ......57 Changing the conversation theme ..
  • Page 5 Table of contents The Web ..........66 Browser ..........66 Chrome ..........67 Settings ..........69 Access the Settings menu ....69 WIRELESS & NETWORKS ....69 DEVICE ..........71 PERSONAL ......... 77 SYSTEM ..........81 Phone software update ...... 87 About this user guide ......

  • Page 6: 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 7 Important notice Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. • Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power. • To check the battery power level: >...
  • Page 8 3. Before installing an open source application and operating system (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. WARNING To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store.

  • Page 9: Opening And Switching Applications

    Important notice WARNING Precautions to take when using a pattern lock. It is very important to remember the screen lock you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect screen lock 5 times. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

  • Page 10: Transferring Music, Photos And Videos Using Media Sync (Mtp)

    6. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media sync (MTP) Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable provided with your phone. A USB connection type list will appear on your phone screen. Tap the Media sync (MTP) option. Select the Open device to view files option on your PC.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Front Camera Lens Use to take a picture of Proximity Sensor yourself or to video chat on supported applications. Home Key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Recent Apps Key Back Key Displays recently used Return to the previous screen.
  • Page 12 Flash LED Volume Keys Power/Lock Key On the Home screen: Control • Turn your phone on/off, restart, ringer volume. lock/unlock the screen, turn During a call: Control your • airplane mode on or off, and earpiece volume. change the ringer type. When playing audio/video: •...

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Getting to know your phone Back cover Camera Lens microSD Card slot micro SIM Card Battery slot Speaker Installing the battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure below.
  • Page 14 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). Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2).

  • Page 15: Charging The Phone

    Getting to know your phone Charging the phone The Charger/USB Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the USB cable into the phone and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. •...

  • Page 16: Using The Memory Card

    Using the memory card Make sure to unmount the SD card in the Storage menu before removing it. Remove the back cover. Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. Locking and unlocking the screen If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked.
  • Page 17 Getting to know your phone If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications).

  • Page 18: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Your Home screen Important notice Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Touch or tap – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold –...

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the Home screen panels. You can customize each panel with pre-loaded and downloaded apps, widgets, and wallpapers. The Quick Keys are available at the bottom of the Home screen. Quick Keys provide easy and one-tap access to the functions you use the most.

  • Page 20: Unlocking The Screen

    TIP! Using folders You can combine several app icons in a folder to help keep you organized. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen and a folder will be created with both icons in it. Unlocking the Screen Press the Power/Lock Key to turn on your screen.

  • Page 21: Knockon

    Your Home screen KnockON You can turn on/off the screen by just double-tap. Double-tap the center of the screen quickly while it's off to turn it on. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status Bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or an empty area on the Home screen.

  • Page 22: Creating Folders On The Home Screen

    Tap the icon design you want from the available Theme icon choices and change the size (if desired), then tap OK. Tap Photo icon, then tap Add new. Set the size for the icon, then tap OK. Select the image want to use for the application. Crop the image if necessary, then tap NOTE: Your customized application icon(s) are only applied to icons on your •...

  • Page 23: Customizing The Apps Screen

    Your Home screen Drag the icon over another icon and release it to create a folder. Customizing the Apps screen From the Home screen, tap Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen to go to the Apps screen, if it is not already selected.

  • Page 24: Quick Access

    Quick access To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Google Now Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads. From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone's current status and pending notifications.

  • Page 25: Accessing Notifications

    Your Home screen Pending System notifications notifications Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar downwards to open the Notifications Panel. To check the Notification message list, again swipe the notification upwards. Quick Settings Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness and more.

  • Page 26: Qslide Apps

    QSlide apps To access the QSlide apps, open the Notifications Panel. The QSlide apps bar is located at the top of the Notifications Panel. The following items are available on the QSlide apps bar: Videos, Browser, Phone, Messaging, Calendar, Email, File Manager, and Calculator. To rearrange QSlide apps items on the Notification Panel Swipe the QSlide apps bar to the left and tap .

  • Page 27: Notification Icons On The Status Bar

    Your Home screen Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Description No signal...
  • Page 28 Icon Description Icon Description New Hangouts message New voicemail New text or multimedia message Do not disturb Song is playing Battery saver is on Phone is connected to PC via USB cable NOTE: The icon locations in the Status Bar may differ depending on the functions, features, and apps being used.

  • Page 29: On-Screen Keyboard

    Tap to delete the previous character. Entering special characters The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. “á”) when entering text. For example, to enter “á”, touch and hold the “a” key until the additional characters are displayed. Then select the special character you want to enter.

  • Page 30: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup Google account setup Important notice The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one.

  • Page 31: Signing In To Your Google Account

    Google account setup Signing in to your Google account On the Google Accounts & sync screen, enter your e-mail address and password. After signing in, you can use Gmail and take advantage of Google services. Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, it will be automatically synchronized with your Google account on the web (depending on your synchronization settings).

  • Page 32: 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 33: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth allows you to share data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and connect to Bluetooth headsets. NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or • received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are •...
  • Page 34 Depending on the type of device, you may have to enter matching codes, confirm matching codes, or the devices will automatically pair. Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the other device. NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.

  • Page 35: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable. If you haven't installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to manually change the settings. Slide down the status bar > Tap USB connected >...
  • Page 36 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 sync (MTP) option. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.

  • Page 37: Calls

    Calls Making a call From the Home screen, tap to open the dial pad. Enter the number using the dial pad. To delete a digit, tap to make a call. To end a call, tap TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The In-Call Volume

    TIP! Decline with message You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call with message during a meeting. Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Up and Volume Down Keys on the left-hand side of the phone.

  • Page 39: Viewing Your Call Logs

    Calls Viewing your call logs and choose the Call logs tab. A complete list of all From the Home screen, tap dialed, received and missed calls is displayed. TIP! Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the 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 From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contacts name. You can also scroll the alphabet bar along the right side of the screen.

  • Page 41: Creating A Group

    Contacts Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. The star will turn yellow color. Removing a contact from your favorites list From the Home screen, tap to open your contact list. Tap the Contacts tab and choose a contact to view its details. Tap the yellow color star to the right of the contact's name.

  • Page 42: Sending A Message

    TIP! You can tap the icon to attach a file you want to share. NOTE: All functions of the Messaging app will be limited if the LG Messaging app is not set as the default SMS app. To set the default SMS app, from the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 43: View Mode

    Liven up your messages using smilies and emojis. When writing a new message, tap > Insert smiley. To access emojis, tap the LG keyboard and choose an emoji category to view the available emojis. Changing the conversation theme Sets how your conversations are displayed.

  • Page 44: Changing Your Message Settings

    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. Open the Messaging app and tap > Settings. •...

  • Page 45: Managing An Email Account

    E-mail E-mail You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Gmail (also supported). The Email 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.

  • Page 46: Working With Account Folders

    Working with account folders Open the Email application and tap > Folders. Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email To compose and send a message While in the Email application, tap Enter an address for the message's intended recipient.

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