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Page 3: Important Customer Information
Important Customer Information Before you begin using your new phone Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device. Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of this device.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Customer Information..........1 Table of Contents ...............2 The Basics ...................5 Phone Overview ....................5 Help ........................7 Setting Up Your Phone ..................8 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ............12 Charging Your Phone ..................14 Optimizing Battery Life ..................16 Turning Your Phone On and Off ................18 Your Google Account ..................20 Anti-Theft Guide ....................21...
Page 5 Table of Contents Communication ............... 62 Contacts ......................62 Messaging ......................67 Email ........................71 Voice Mail ......................74 Entertainment ................75 Camera ........................ 75 Gallery .........................83 Music ........................87 Tools ..................90 Pen Pop .......................90 Capture+ ......................91 QSlide ........................93 Clock ........................95 Calculator ......................96 Calendar ......................
Page 6 Table of Contents Specifications ................. 157 FAQ ..................158 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ........164 Index ..................171...
Page 7: The Basics
The Basics Phone Overview Front View Notification LED Earpiece Front camera Proximity/Ambient light sensor Back button Recent apps button Home button NOTES All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. • Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may •...
Page 8 The Basics Recent apps button Displays recently used applications and your open website tabs. If you touch and hold this button, it opens a menu of available options. Home button Returns to the Home screen from any screen. If you touch and hold this button, it opens the Google app. Rear View Stylus pen Back camera...
Page 9: Top And Bottom Views
The Basics 13. Volume Press to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the in-call volume during a call. They also access shortcuts when enabled in the Settings menu. TIPS With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Down button twice to •...
Page 10: Setting Up Your Phone
The Basics Setting Up Your Phone Your phone already has a SIM card installed. Step 1. Remove the Back Cover With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the cutout located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. Step 2.
Page 11: Step 3. Replace The Back Cover
The Basics Step 3. Replace the Back Cover Align the cover over the back of the phone and then press down along the Flash edges to secure. Step 4. Charge the Phone Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB/charger port on your phone.
Page 12: Removing The Battery And Sim Card
The Basics Removing the Battery and SIM Card Removing the battery 1. Turn the phone off, then with the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the cutout located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. 2.
Page 13: Removing The Sim Card
The Basics Removing the SIM card The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your SIM card, refer to the following instructions. 1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
Page 14: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card
The Basics Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting a microSD card 1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions) and locate the dual slot just above the upper-right corner of the battery compartment. (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening.) 2.
Page 15: To Unmount The Microsd Card
The Basics To remove the microSD card 1. Unmount the microSD card. Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button > Settings > Storage & USB > the Eject icon 2. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
Page 16: Charging Your Phone
1. Correctly orient the USB cable with the charger adapter and connect them. As shown below, both the USB logo on the USB cable and the LG logo on the adapter will face toward you.
Page 17: Charging With The Usb Cable
The Basics Charging with the USB Cable USB Cable NOTE Make sure to correctly orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in. When the phone is facing upward, the USB logo on the cable will also face upward. You can use your computer to charge your phone.
Page 18: Optimizing Battery Life
The Basics Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that run in the background. You can also monitor how apps and system resources consume battery power. Tips to extend the life of your battery Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
Page 19: Battery Saver
The Basics Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button > Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery usage. The top of the Battery usage screen displays a usage graph and below it, battery usage times. It lists all of the apps or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.
Page 20: Turning Your Phone On And Off
The Basics Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning your phone on Press and hold the Power/Lock button for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on. Turning your phone off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Phone options menu appears.
Page 21: Setting Up The Knock Code Feature
The Basics Setting up the Knock Code feature 1. Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button > Lock screen settings. 2. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code. 3. Tap the squares in a pattern (from 6 to 8 taps) to set your Knock Code, tap DONE, enter it again, then tap CONFIRM.
Page 22: Your Google Account
The Basics 2. From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it. To use a shortcut, swipe upward across the shortcut icon (at the bottom of the screen). The screen will unlock and launch the app. NOTE You can set the shortcut apps you want in the Lock screen settings.
Page 23: Anti-Theft Guide
The Basics Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it’s been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google Account or screen lock information can use the device.
Page 24 The Basics Touch and hold Touch an item on the screen and don't lift your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a context menu for a contact, touch and hold the contact entry until the menu pops up. Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position.
Page 25: Getting To Know The Home Screen
The Basics Getting to Know the Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your phone using simple motions on the screen. It’s comprised of multiple panels (swipe horizontally to switch). You can customize all of your Home screen panels with app shortcuts, icons, widgets, folders, and other features.
Page 26: Home Touch Buttons
The Basics Home Touch Buttons The Home Touch Buttons are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the screens to provide easy navigation within the device software. Back button: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen items such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc.
Page 27: Hiding Items On The Home Screen
The Basics To return to the Home screen Tap the Home button at any time, from any app. To view other Home screen panels Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen's sliding panels. You can add additonal panels to allow more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
Page 28 The Basics Using Dual View Slide the screen right or left to view different Home screen panels. Dual View Icons Dual view allows you to easily customize your Home screen. Touch and hold an empty spot on a Home screen panel to view your Home screen on top and the Dual view icons (Widgets, Wallpapers, Grid, and Home screen settings) on the bottom.
Page 29 The Basics Using Mini view The Mini view feature allows you to shrink the Home screen into a mini window to make your device easier to use with just one hand. Tap the Home button > then touch and hold the Recent apps button >...
Page 30: Main Panel
The Basics EasyHome screen version EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone. Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button > Home screen settings > Select Home > EasyHome. The EasyHome Home screen has three panels.
Page 31: Communication Panel
The Basics Communication panel Swipe to the right on the main panel to access a panel for your Contact shortcuts as well as access the Phone app's Dial tab, Recent tab, and Contacts tab. Tap one of the 12 shortcuts, then tap the contact you want to set. Tap a shortcut's Dial icon to call its number.
Page 32: Removing App Shortcuts
The Basics Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button > Home screen settings > Select Home > Home & app drawer. The Home & app drawer Home screen By default, the Home & app drawer has two panels for your app shortcuts and widgets.
Page 33: Apps: How To View, Open, And Switch
The Basics Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch Slide the screen left or right to bring more icons into view. Tap an app icon to open the app. Home screen Home screen Opening an app Open an app simply by tapping its icon on the screen. Opening multiple apps 1.
Page 34: Text Input Methods
Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button > Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout. The QWERTY layout setting allows you to select the default buttons on either side of the Space button.
Page 35 The One-handed operation switch allows you to swipe the keyboard left or right to adjust the position of the LG keyboard (portrait mode only) to use just one hand to type. Typing tips...
Page 36 The Basics Typing tips Tap the location where you want to paste the text, then tap the marker . Tap PASTE in the Paste cut or copied text action box that appears (or tap CLIP TRAY to paste text you copied from other places). Delete a character Tap the Delete button Accessing the Clip...
Page 37: Capturing A Screenshot
Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button > Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Select languages, then checkmark the languages you want the keyboard to be able to use. Capturing a Screenshot...
Page 38: Phone's Status Icons
The Basics Phone’s Status Icons The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notification Icon Status Icons The following icons may appear in the Status Bar.
Page 39 The Basics Uploading Download successful Emergency Alert Connectivity icons Mobile Hotspot is on USB connected USB debugging mode Bluetooth is on Bluetooth device connected Bluetooth headset low battery Bluetooth headset full battery Headset is connected Headset with microphone is Internal storage is full connected Data backup failed Email and Messaging icons...
Page 40: Managing Notifications
The Basics Managing Notifications Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you’re on a call. When you receive a notification, the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar.
Page 41: Quick Settings On The Notifications Panel
The Basics To respond to a notification 1. Open the Notifications panel. Your current notifications are listed in the panel, each with a brief description. 2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications panel will close and the app that corresponds to your selection will open.
Page 42: Setting Your Lock Screen
The Basics Setting Your Lock Screen There are several Lock screen types allowing you to lock your phone so that only you can unlock it to make calls, access your data, buy apps, and otherwise prevent unauthorized use. Setting a Screen Lock for the First Time 1.
Page 43: Fingerprint Security
The Basics Fingerprint security When you set a secure screen lock for the first time, you'll be prompted to add a fingerprint. Even if you switch between secure and non-secure screen lock, your stored fingerprint delete in your phone's memory. Switching to a non-secure screen lock turns off the Fingerprints &...
Page 44 The Basics Power button instantly locks If a security lock is enabled, enable the Power key instantly locks switch to override the Security lock timer setting and lock the screen as soon as you press the Power/Lock button 1. Tap the Home button >...
Page 45: Fingerprints And Security
The Basics Fingerprints and Security The Fingerprints & security setting allows another secure way to unlock your phone. Set it up to allow you to place a finger on the Power/Lock button to unlock the screen, access Gallery and QuickMemo+ content, and pay using your phone.
Page 46 The Basics Fingerprints & security settings The Fingerprints & security settings include managing fingerprints (recording, naming, removing, etc.), setting content lock, encryption, SIM card lock, password visibility, phone administration, credential storage, trust agents, Screen pin, and app usage access. Tap Fingerprints, then enter your unlock sequence to manage your stored fingerprints, enable screen unlock with your fingerprint, enable content access with your fingerprint, and enable available payments.
Page 47: Connecting To Networks And Devices
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’.
Page 48: Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTES LG is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received • via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
Page 49: Content Sharing
To change the content type accessible to nearby devices, tap Content to share. Sending or receiving files You can send or receive files saved on your device to another LG device or tablet. Tap the Home Button > Settings >...
Page 50: Using Nearby Devices
Connecting to Networks and Devices Sending files to another device 1. Select a file and tap > SmartShare Beam. Alternatively, tap from the file list and select files then tap SHARE > SmartShare Beam. When the search permit confirmation window appears, tap OK. 2.
Page 51: Pc Connections With A Usb Cable
Connecting to Networks and Devices PC Connections with a USB Cable You can connect your phone to your PC to charge it and transfer items to the PC from the phone (and vice versa). Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1.
Page 52: Pc Connections With A Usb Cable For Mac Os X Users
Connecting to Networks and Devices PC Connections with a USB Cable for Mac OS X Users You can transfer media contents to your Mac OS X PC from the phone and vice versa by setting up the Android File Transfer program. 1.
Page 53: Calls
Calls Placing and Ending Calls The Phone app allows you to dial phone numbers manually or make calls from your phone’s memory. Manually dial calls using the Dial tab. Dial from your phone’s memory using the Recent tab, the Contacts tab, or the Groups tab.
Page 54 Calls To dial an international number, touch and hold to enter the plus (+) symbol. Then enter the international prefix for the country, followed by the full phone number. 3. Tap the Call button (on the dialpad) to dial the number that you entered.
Page 55: Speed Dialing
Calls Calling numbers in your phone’s memory You can place calls using information stored in your phone. Anywhere you see a Call icon next to a number, tap it to automatically dial it. Speed dialing If you set up Speed dials in the Contacts app, you can dial a number by simply touching and holding the Speed dial number on the dialpad.
Page 56: Answering Or Rejecting Calls
Calls Answering or Rejecting Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you’ve saved in the contact's entry. All incoming calls are recorded in the Recent tab. To answer a call If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Answer button If the screen is locked, swipe the Answer icon...
Page 57 Calls To ignore a call and divert it to Voice Mail If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore button If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon in any direction to ignore the call. The caller is sent directly to your voice mail box to leave a message. Tap the Ignore button Swipe the Ignore to ignore the call and...
Page 58: Working With The Recent Tab
Calls Working with the Recent Tab The Recent tab records all of the calls you’ve dialed, received, missed, or ignored. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. To open the Recent tab Tap the Home button >...
Page 59 Calls To dial a number in the Recent tab From the Recent tab, tap the Call icon at the right of the call entry. From the Recent tab, tap the image to the left of the call entry to view other information saved in your phone’s memory for that contact.
Page 60: Calling Your Contacts
Calls Calling Your Contacts Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can use your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily. If you have contacts on the web, they’re synchronized with your phone when you first synchronize with your Google™ Account. To call a contact 1.
Page 61: Options During A Call
Calls Options During a Call Add Call Button Keypad Button Tap here to display the keypad. Speaker Button Tap here to turn the speakerphone on (blue) or off. Bluetooth Button Tap here to switch between using a Bluetooth device (blue) Mute Button and the phone.
Page 62 Calls To set up a conference call Contact your wireless service provider to find out whether they support conference calls and how many participants you can include. 1. Place a call to the first participant. 2. When you’re connected, tap the Add call button on the Call screen.
Page 63: Listening To Your Voice Mail
Calls Listening to Your Voice Mail When you have a new voice mail message, the Voice Mail notification icon appears in the Status Bar. If you haven’t set up your voice mail number, or if you need to change it, you can do that in the Call settings. Tap the Menu icon in the Phone app (from the Dial tab or the Recent tab).
Page 64: Communication
Communication Contacts The Contacts app allows you to store names, phone numbers, and other information in your phone’s memory. Entries are listed alphabetically. You can scroll through the list or select the Groups tab. Use the Contacts app to add, view, and communicate with your friends, acquaintances, and associates.
Page 65: Ice Information
Communication ICE Information In addition to your emergency contacts, you can enter personal information about you (such as health record, allergies, medications, special instructions, etc.) that can be accessed in case of an emergency. To add your personal information: 1. From the emergency contacts screen, tap the Information icon 2.
Page 66 Communication To view details about a contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap the contact whose details you want to view. 3. The information you entered for the contact is displayed. The following options are available (depending on the types of information saved). The Dial icon places a call to the number.
Page 67 Communication To add a new contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap the New contact icon 3. Tap the Accounts field to select the where you want to save the contact, if necessary. NOTE To change the account later, edit the entry, tap the account, then tap the account you want it assigned to.
Page 68: Editing A Contacts Entry
Communication Editing a Contacts entry 1. Open the Contacts app, then tap the contact entry you want to edit. 2. Tap the Edit icon 3. Edit the entry as needed, then tap SAVE. Merging and separating contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can merge them into a single entry.
Page 69: Transfer Type
To open the Messaging app Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the LG folder > Messaging Using the Messaging app To use the Messaging features, you must set it as the default messaging app.
Page 70: To Delete A Message Thread From The Messaging Window
Communication Tap here to create a new message. Tap an existing message thread to open it. Tap the Delete icon to delete message threads. Tap the Menu icon to access Search and Settings. NOTE Pinch in (or spread apart) on your list of messages to resize it for easier viewing or navigation.
Page 71: To Create And Send A Multimedia Message
Communication 3. Tap the message box, then enter your message. To Box Contacts Icon Tap here to enter the Tap here to enter the recipient(s) by recipient(s) manually. selecting from entries in your Contacts list. Attachment Icon Tap here to add an attachment to Message Box your message.
Page 72: Receiving And Viewing Messages
Communication 5. Tap the Attachment icon to open a dialog box where you can choose the type of media file to attach to the message. NOTE To delete an attachment, simply tap the Delete icon on the attached file. 6. Tap the Send MMS button. Receiving and viewing messages If you’re working in a message window, messages that you receive from that contact are displayed.
Page 73: Email
Communication Email The Email app allows you to read email from services other than Gmail™. The following account types are supported: Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail, Verizon, and other accounts. To open the Email app Tap the Home button >...
Page 74: Message Search
Communication Message search Tap the Search icon , enter the text you’re looking for, then tap one of the displayed results. Reading Your Email You can read your email from the Inbox, or from other folders within each individual account. Tap a message entry to open it. NOTE If you enable the Split view setting, the Email app is displayed in a split-screen format when the phone is held horizontally.
Page 75 Communication Other Settings The Other Settings menu includes the following options: Preview, Split view, Save to, Ask before deleting, Auto-advance, and Load images. Accounts Tap an account in the list to modify the settings that apply only to that account including Account name, Signature, Edit signature, Notifications, Notification sound, Vibrate, Auto-sync email, Sync schedule, Folders to sync, Email sync period, Message size limit, Message format, Autodownload attachments, Always Cc/Bcc me, Out of office, Security...
Page 76: Voice Mail
Communication Voice Mail The Voice Mail app allows the management of voice mail directly from the phone rather than accessing voice mail via traditional methods. Voice Mail can display a list of your messages allowing you to choose which message(s) to listen to or delete, without having to dial into your mailbox and listen to voice instructions or prior messages.
Page 77: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera You can use the Camera app to take and share pictures and videos. The video feature is integrated on the camera viewfinder to take pictures and record video with a single tap. Your phone comes with a 8 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos.
Page 78: Switching Between Cameras
Entertainment Switching between cameras You can switch between using the front and rear camera. On the camera screen, tap the Lens Swap icon or swipe the screen to switch between the front and rear camera. The viewfinder You can take photos or record videos by selecting a variety of camera modes and options that you set directly on the camera's viewfinder.
Page 79 Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time. Take photos with voice commands. (Available choices: cheese, smile, whisky, kimchi, LG) Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines.
Page 80: Taking Pictures
Entertainment Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera can be as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and tapping a button icon. When you take a picture, the Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically to allow you to capture a clear image, but you have the option to set settings options to acheive precisely the photo you want.
Page 81: Burst Shots
Entertainment Burst shots You can take Burst shots using the camera's rear lens. Touch and hold the Capture button to take a barrage of photos in a row until the Capture button is released. The Gallery icon displays the number of shots taken. When viewing Burst shots in the Gallery, tap the Burst play icon display each shot in sequence (similar to viewing a flipbook).
Page 82: Gesture Shot
Entertainment Gesture shot You can take selfies by using gestures when the Gesture shot icon selected in the camera settings. To use this function, make sure that Gesture shot icon is selected under camera options. Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist. In three seconds, a photo is taken.
Page 83: Taking Selfies Automatically
Entertainment Taking selfies automatically The face detection feature automatically takes your selfies easily and conveniently. If you activate this feature, when you look at the screen, the front camera will detect your face and take a selfie automatically. When the front camera detects your face, the frame turns white. Then if you stop moving, the frame turns blue and the front camera takes a photo.
Page 84: Quick Share
Entertainment Quick Share You can take a picture or record a video and then immediately share it through an app. 1. Tap the Home button > Camera , then take a photo or record a video. 2. Tap the Quick Share icon that appears on the screen to immediately open its app and use it to share your photo or video.
Page 85: Gallery
Entertainment Gallery Open the Gallery app to view albums of your pictures and videos. To open the Gallery app Tap the Home button > Gallery Viewing your albums The Gallery app presents all of the pictures and videos stored in your phone, including those you’ve taken with the Camera app, those you downloaded from the web or other locations, and on your microSD card (if inserted and mounted).
Page 86 Entertainment Viewing photos Camera App Icon Share Icon Tap here to change Tap here to share the photo using the to the Camera app. method you select. Menu Icon Back Icon Tap here to access the Menu options. Tap here to return to your Album.
Page 87: Playing A Video
Entertainment Playing a video Select a video from an album in your Gallery. Playing it using the Videos app provides the following options. Add or delete Access additional favorites. options. Adjust the sound Lock or unlock volume. the screen. Rewind the video. Fast-forward the Pause or play the video.
Page 88: Assign Pictures
Entertainment Assign Pictures After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry or as the background image (wallpaper) for your Home screen or Lock screen. 1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > Gallery 2.
Page 89: Playing A Song
Entertainment Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all of your favorite tracks. To access the Music player, tap the Home button > Music Display the current playlist. Return to the previous screen. Access additional options. Add or delete favorites.
Page 90 Entertainment Other Music player options Touch and hold any song in the Music library to access its context menu which can include: Delete, Set as ringtone, and Details. Tap the Menu icon in the Music library to access its options menu which can include: Cloud, Select to play, Add to playlist, Share, and Settings, and Help.
Page 91: Working With Playlists
Entertainment Working with Playlists You can create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, which you can play in the order you set or in a shuffle. To create a playlist 1. From the Music library, tap the Music Menu icon then tap Playlists.

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