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ENGLISH
User Guide
LG-E730
www.lg.com
P/NO : MFL67343612 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-E730 www.lg.com P/NO : MFL67343612 (1.0)
  • Page 2 This equipment may be operated in all European countries. WiFi The WLAN can be operated in the EU without (WLAN) restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France, Russia and Ukraine.
  • Page 3 ENGLISH LG-E730 User Guide This guide helps you to get started using your phone. • Some of the contents of this manual may not apply to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. • This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard. • Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™ and Android Market™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ..7 Notification drawer ........44 Viewing the status bar ......44 Getting to know your phone ....18 Onscreen keyboard .........48 Device components .........29 Entering accented letters ......49 Installing the SIM card and battery ...32 Google account set up ......50 Charging your phone .......34 Using the memory card ......35 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..51 Locking and unlocking the screen .
  • Page 5 Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through Adding a new contact......68 SmartShare ..........58 Favourite contacts ........69 Using SmartShare ........60 Moving contacts from your old phone to your new phone ........70 Calls ............64 Messaging ..........71 Making a call ..........64 Calling your contacts .......64 Sending a message ........71 Answering and rejecting a call ....65 Threaded box ........72 Adjusting call volume ......65 Using Smilies ..........73 Making a second call ......65 Changing your message settings .....73 Viewing your call logs ......66 E-mail ............74 Call settings ...........67 Managing an email account .....74 Contacts ...........68 Email account screen .
  • Page 6 Contents Multimedia ..........87 Composing and sending email ....76 Gallery ...........87 Camera ............78 Timeline view ..........88 Getting to know the viewfinder ....78 Music .............88 Taking a quick photo ......79 Transferring music files using USB mass Once you've taken the photo ....79 storage devices ........88 Using the advanced settings ....80 Playing a song ........89 Video camera ...........83 FM Radio ..........91 Searching for stations ......91 Getting to know the viewfinder ....83 Shooting a quick video ......84 Utilities .............93 After shooting a video ......84 Setting your alarm........93 Using the advanced settings ....85 Using your calculator .
  • Page 7 ..........101 The web ...........96 Settings ..........102 Browser ..........96 Wireless & networks ......102 Using the web toolbar ......96 Call settings .........104 Using options ..........97 Sound ..........106 Display ..........108 LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 ......98 Gesture ..........108 On-Screen Phone 2.0 icons .....98 Location & security .......109 On-Screen Phone 2.0 features ....98 Applications ..........110 Installing On-Screen Phone on your PC ..100 Accounts & sync ........111 Connecting your phone to your PC ..100 Privacy ..........112 Checking the On-Screen Phone Storage ..........112...
  • Page 8 Contents Voice input & output ......113 Accessibility .........116 Date & time ..........116 About phone .........116 Phone software update ......116 DivX Mobile ......118 Accessories ...........120 Technical data........121 Troubleshooting ........122...

  • Page 9: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not designed to assure the safety of all persons, following these guidelines may be dangerous regardless of age and health. or illegal. • The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as Exposure to radio frequency the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests energy for SAR are conducted using standardised Radio wave exposure and Specific methods with the phone transmitting at Absorption Rate (SAR) information. its highest certified power level in all used This mobile phone model LG-E730 has been frequency bands. designed to comply with applicable safety • While there may be differences between requirements for exposure to radio waves. the SAR levels of various LG phone models, These requirements are based on scientific they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines that include safety margins guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

  • Page 10: Product Care And Maintenance

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use Product care and maintenance • The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2 W/kg WARNING averaged over 10g of tissue. Only use batteries, chargers and • The highest SAR value for this model accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear other types may invalidate any approval is 0.690 W/kg (10g) and when worn on or warranty applying to the phone and the body is 0.757 W/Kg (10g).
  • Page 11 • Repairs under warranty, at LG's discretion, • Switch off the phone in any area where may include replacement parts or boards you are required to by special regulations. that are either new or reconditioned, For example, do not use your phone in provided that they have functionality equal hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical to that of the parts being replaced. equipment. • Keep away from electrical appliances such • Do not handle the phone with wet hands as TVs, radios and personal computers. while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage • The unit should be kept away from heat your phone. sources such as radiators or cookers. • Do not charge a handset near flammable • Do not drop. material as the handset can become hot • Do not subject this unit to mechanical and create a fire hazard. vibration or shock.
  • Page 12 Guidelines for safe and efficient use • Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the as it may damage the phone. unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, • Do not expose the phone to liquid or thinner or alcohol). moisture. • Do not charge the phone when it is on soft • Use accessories like earphones cautiously. furnishings. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. • The phone should be charged in a well • Do not use, touch or attempt to remove ventilated area. or fix broken, chipped or cracked glass. • Do not subject this unit to excessive Damage to the glass display due to smoke or dust. abuse or misuse is not covered under the warranty. • Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the • Your phone is an electronic device that information on the magnetic strips. generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact • Do not tap the screen with a sharp object...

  • Page 13: Efficient Phone Operation

    in the absence of adequate ventilation for example, in your breast pocket. may result in discomfort or minor burns. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by Therefore, use care when handling mobile phones. your phone during or immediately after • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, operation. PCs etc. Efficient phone operation Road safety Electronics devices Check the laws and regulations on the use All mobile phones may receive interference, of mobile phones in the area when you drive. which could affect performance. • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Do not use your mobile phone near medical • Give full attention to driving. equipment without requesting permission. • Pull off the road and park before making Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, or answering a call if driving conditions...

  • Page 14: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use so require. importance when near roads. • RF energy may affect some electronic Avoid damage to your hearing systems in your vehicle such as car Damage to your hearing can occur if you are stereos and safety equipment. exposed to loud sound for long periods of • When your vehicle is equipped with an time. We therefore recommend that you do air bag, do not obstruct with installed or not turn on or off the handset close to your portable wireless equipment. It can cause ear. We also recommend that music and call the air bag to fail or cause serious injury volumes are set to a reasonable level. due to improper performance. • When using headphones, turn the volume • If you are listening to music whilst out and down if you cannot hear the people about, please ensure that the volume is at speaking near you, or if the person a reasonable level so that you are aware sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. of your surroundings. This is of particular...

  • Page 15: Blasting Area

    Blasting area NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from Do not use the phone where blasting is in earphones can cause hearing loss. progress. Observe restrictions and follow any regulations or rules. Glass Parts Potentially explosive Some parts of your mobile device are made atmospheres of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface • Do not use your phone at a refuelling point. or receives a substantial impact. If the glass • Do not use near fuel or chemicals. breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. • Do not transport or store flammable Stop using your mobile device until the glass gas, liquid or explosives in the same is replaced by an authorised service provider. compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone or accessories.

  • Page 16: Emergency Calls

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use In aircraft Emergency calls Wireless devices can cause interference in Emergency calls may not be available on all aircraft. mobile networks. Therefore you should never depend solely on your phone for emergency • Turn your mobile phone off before calls. Check with your local service provider. boarding any aircraft. • Do not use it on the ground without Battery information and care permission from the crew. • You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other Children battery systems, there is no memory Keep the phone in a safe place out of the effect that could compromise the battery's reach of small children. It includes small performance. parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached.
  • Page 17 • Use only LG batteries and chargers. • Do not expose the battery charger to direct LG chargers are designed to maximise the sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as battery life. in the bathroom. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold battery. places, as this may deteriorate battery performance. • Keep the metal contacts of the battery clean. • There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. • Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The • Dispose of used batteries according to battery pack may be recharged hundreds the manufacturer's instructions. Please of times before it needs replacing. recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. • Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximise usability.
  • Page 18 Guidelines for safe and efficient use • If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. • Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. • Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
  • Page 19 Disposal of your old unit Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators 1 W hen this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is 1 W hen this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is attached to batteries/accumulators of a product covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. it means they are covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC. 2 A ll electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal 2 T his symbol may be combined with chemical waste stream via designated collection facilities symbols for mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or appointed by the government or the local lead (Pb) if the battery contains more than authorities. 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead. 3 T he correct disposal of your old unit will help 3 A ll batteries/accumulators should be disposed prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

  • Page 20: 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 Applications > Settings > Applications phone in for service or calling a service > Manage applications representative. Once all applications appear, scroll to 1. Phone memory and select the application you want to uninstall. When there is less than 10% of space Touch Uninstall. available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to...

  • Page 21: Optimising Battery Life

    2. Optimising battery life • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. Extend your battery's life between charges • Some applications you have downloaded by turning off features that you don't need to may reduce battery power. having running constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and To check the battery power level: system resources consume battery power. • Applications > Settings > About phone Extending your phone's battery life: > Status • Turn off radio communications you are not The battery status (charging or not charging) using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and level (percentage charged) is displayed or GPS, turn them off. at the top of the screen. • Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
  • Page 22 Getting to know your phone 3. Before installing an open To monitor and control how battery power is being used: source application and OS • Applications > Settings > About phone > Battery use WARNING Battery usage time is displayed at the top of If you install and use an OS other than the screen. It tells you how long it has been the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction.

  • Page 23: Factory Reset

    + Power key error may occur. You must uninstall with your left hand. those applications and all associated 2. W hen the LED on the bottom of the phone data and settings from the phone. lights up, touch and hold the Menu key + Back key with your right hand. You need to do this immediately, before the screen displays the LG logo. Make sure your left...

  • Page 24: Using A Microsd Card

    Getting to know your phone 5. Using a microSD card hand is still holding the Volume down and Power keys. Pictures, music and video files, can only be 3. W hen the LG logo is displayed on the saved to external memory. screen, continue to hold the keys for around Before using the built-in camera, you will 2 seconds, and then release all them at the need to insert a microSD memory card into same time, before the LG logo disappears. your phone. Leave your phone for at least a minute while If you don't insert a memory card, you the hard reset is carried out. You will then be cannot save the pictures or videos you take able to switch your phone back on. with the camera. Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. This cannot be reversed. Remember to back up any important data before performing a hard reset.
  • Page 25 6. Opening and switching To stop applications: applications Applications > Settings > Applications > Manage applications Multitasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one application Scroll to the desired application and touch running at the same time. There's no Force stop to stop it. need to quit an application before opening To return to recent apps Press and TIP! another. Use and switch between several hold the Home key. The screen then open applications. Android manages each displays a list of applications you have application, stopping and starting them as recently used.

  • Page 26: Installing Lg Pc Suite

    Major functions of LG PC Suite IV LG PC Suite IV is a program that helps you • E asily create, edit and delete phone data • S ynchronise mobile phone data with PC data connect your mobile phone to a PC using (contacts, calendar, SMS messages, bookmarks a USB data communication cable. Once and call log) connected, you can use the functions of your • E asily transfer multimedia files (photos, videos, music) by simply dragging and dropping between mobile phone on your PC. a PC and your phone • T ransfer SMS messages from your phone to a PC • S oftware update without losing your data LG-E730 does not support the following functions: – L G Air Sync (Web Sync, R-Click) – To-do in Calendar – Memo – Java application...
  • Page 27 Installing LG PC Suite from your microSD storage. Then select "ok" to confirm. You can view the mass storage content on Insert your microSD memory card into your PC and transfer files. your phone. (It may already be inserted) Copy the LGPCSuiteIV folder from mass Before connecting the USB data cable, storage to your PC. make sure that Mass storage only mode is enabled on your phone. (In the Run the LGInstaller.exe file on your PC applications menu, choose Settings > and follow the instructions. Storage > Mass storage only check When LG PC Suite IV installation is box.) complete, disable Mass storage only Use the USB data cable to connect your mode to run LG PC Suite IV. phone to the PC. Or you can download the program from the In the status bar, drag the USB icon. LG website (www.lg.com). Go to www.lg.com Choose USB connected and Turn on USB and select your region, country and language.

  • Page 28: Computer Via Usb

    USB "Ok" to confirm that you want to transfer files between your phone's microSD card NOTE: To synchronise your phone with and the computer. your PC using the USB cable, you need You will receive a notification when the to install LG PC Suite onto your PC. phone connects as USB storage. You can Please refer to previous pages to install now copy files to and from the microSD LG PC Suite. card.

  • Page 29: Hold Your Phone Upright

    To use the microSD card on your computer: phone again, you need to open the Open the notification drawer and touch Turn notification drawer and touch Turn off off USB storage to disconnect your phone USB storage. from the computer safely. During this time, you can't access the 9. Hold your phone upright microSD card from your phone, so you can't Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you use applications that rely on the microSD would a regular phone. The LG-E730 has an card, such as Camera, Gallery and Music. internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this may affect performance.
  • Page 30 Getting to know your phone While making/receiving calls or sending/ receiving data, avoid holding the lower part Press and hold the Power/Lock key for of the phone where the antenna is located. 10 seconds to turn it off. Doing so may affect call quality. If it still does not work, please contact the service centre. 10. 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.

  • Page 31: Device Components

    Device components Power/Lock key Earpiece • S witch your phone on/off by Proximity sensor pressing and holding this key. • S hort press to lock/unlock the Camera lens screen. Home key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Back key Return to the previous screen. Menu key • C heck what options are available. • G o to Google Search™ by Microphone pressing and holding this key.
  • Page 32 Getting to know your phone NOTE: Proximity sensor WARNING When receiving and making calls, the Placing a heavy object on the phone proximity sensor automatically turns or sitting on it can damage the LCD the backlight off and locks the touch and touch screen functions.
  • Page 33 Earphone Jack Camera lens SIM card slot Charger/USB port Back cover Power/Lock key Volume keys • I n the Home screen: Control ringer volume. • D uring a call: Control your earpiece volume. microSD • W hen playing a track: Control Card slot volume continuously. Battery Speaker...

  • Page 34: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    Getting to know your phone Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the back cover. Use the fingertip cutout to pull off the back cover with your forefinger.
  • Page 35 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 36: Charging Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Charging your phone Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it Open the cover of the charger connector on clicks into place (2). the top. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

  • Page 37: Using The Memory Card

    Using the memory card To insert a memory card: Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. To remove the memory card safely: Applications > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. NOTE: The LG-E730 supports memory cards up to 32 GB.
  • Page 38 Getting to know your phone NOTE: All files on your memory card WARNING are deleted when it is formatted. Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Doing so On the Home screen, touch the may damage the memory card as well Applications tab to open the as your phone, and the data stored on...

  • Page 39: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    If you have set a pattern lock, input the When you are not using the LG-E730, press the Power/Lock key to lock your pattern lock then select Erase everything. phone. NOTE: If there is content on your If there are any programs running when you memory card, the folder structure may set lock screen, they may be still running in be different after formatting as all the Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit files will have been deleted. all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications). Locking and unlocking the screen...

  • Page 40: Secure Your Lock Screen

    Getting to know your phone Secure your lock screen NOTE: You can lock your screen so that only you Precautions to take when using can unlock it to access your phone. pattern lock. It is very important to remember the To set an Unlock Pattern, PIN or unlock pattern you set. You will not be Password for the first time: able to access your phone if you use • Applications > Settings >...
  • Page 41 When you cannot recall your unlock pattern: If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tab the Forgotten pattern button. You are then required to log in with your Google account to unlock your phone. If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you have to perform a hard reset.

  • Page 42: 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. • To select an item, touch the centre of Touch and hold – To open an options menu the icon. or grab an object you want to move, touch • Do not press too hard; the touch and hold it. screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.

  • Page 43: Home

    Home On your Home screen, you can view quick keys at the bottom of the screen. Quick Simply swipe your finger to the left or right keys provide easy, one-touch access to the to view the panels. You can customise functions you use the most. each panel with widgets, shortcuts (to your Touch the Phone icon to bring up the favourite applications), folders and wallpaper. touch screen dialpad to make a call. NOTE: Some screen images may be Touch the Contacts icon to open your different depending on your phone contacts. provider. Touch the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu. This is where you can create a new message.

  • Page 44: Customising The Home Screen

    Your Home screen To add items on your Home screen: Touch the Applications tab at the Home screen > Menu > Add bottom of the screen. You can then view all your installed applications. To open any application, simply touch the icon in the Touch and hold the empty part of the applications list. Home screen. In the Edit mode menu, select items Customising the Home screen you want to add. You will then see added You can customise your Home screen items on the Home screen. by adding widgets, shortcuts, folders or Drag it to the location you want and lift wallpapers. For more convenience using your finger. your phone, add your favourite widgets to the Home screen.

  • Page 45: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Returning to recently-used To remove an item from the Home screen: applications • Home screen > touch and hold the icon Touch and hold the Home key. The you want to remove > drag it to screen displays a pop-up with icons of applications you used recently. TIP! To add an application icon to the Touch an icon to open the application. Home screen from the Applications Or touch the Back key to return to your menu, touch and hold the application current application. you want to add.

  • Page 46: Notification Drawer

    Your Home screen Notification drawer Touch and slide the notification drawer down with your finger. The notification drawer runs across the top Or, on the Home screen, press the Menu of your screen. key and select Notifications. Here you can check and manage sound, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as well as other notifications. Viewing the status bar The status bar uses different icons to display phone information such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, active Bluetooth Ring - Wi-Fi Bluetooth Data and data connections. Vibration Connectivity...
  • Page 47 Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you're likely to see in the status bar. Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card Call in progress No signal Call hold Airplane mode Speakerphone Connected to a Wi-Fi network Phone microphone is muted Wi-Fi Direct is on Missed call Wired headset Bluetooth is on...
  • Page 48 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description Connected to a Bluetooth device Battery is charging System warning Data in and out Phone is connected to PC via USB Alarm is set cable New voicemail Downloading data Ringer is silenced Uploading data Vibrate mode GPS is acquiring Battery fully charged Receiving location data from GPS...
  • Page 49 Icon Description Icon Description On-Screen Phone connected Song is playing 3 more notifications not displayed Upcoming event FM radio turned on in the Data is syncing background Download finished USB tethering is active New Gmail Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active New Google Talk message Both USB tethering and portable New message hotspot are active...

  • Page 50: Onscreen Keyboard

    Your Home screen Onscreen keyboard hold this tab to view the Settings menu. You can enter text using the onscreen Tap to view or press and hold to change keyboard. The onscreen keyboard appears the writing language. automatically on the screen when you Tap to insert an emoticon when writing need to enter text. To manually display the a message. keyboard, simply touch a text field where Tap to enter a space. you want to enter text. Using the keypad & entering text Tap to create a new line in the message field. Tap once to capitalise the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to delete the previous character. Tap to switch to the numbers and Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard. symbols keyboard. You can also touch and...

  • Page 51: Entering Accented Letters

    Entering accented letters When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g. "á"). For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the zoom-in key grows bigger and displays characters from different languages. Then select the special character you want.

  • Page 52: Google Account Set Up

    Google account set up When you first turn on your phone, you have Once you have set up your Google account the opportunity to activate the network, to on your phone, your phone automatically sign into your Google Account and how you synchronises with your Google account on want to use some Google services. the web. To set up your Google account: Your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar • Sign into a Google Account from the events and other information from these prompted set up screen. applications and services on the web are OR synchronised with your phone. (This depends • Applications > select a Google on your synchronisation settings) application, such as Gmail > select After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and Create to create a new account. take advantage of Google services on your If you have a Google account, enter your email phone. address and password, then touch Sign in.

  • Page 53: 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 highspeed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet or set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional charges using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a access a wireless access point or "hotspot".

  • Page 54: Bluetooth

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Touch Wi-Fi to turn it on and start • If the network is secured, you are scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. prompted to enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your network • A list of available Wi-Fi networks is administrator for details) displayed. Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon. The status bar displays icon that indicate Wi-Fi status. Touch a network to connect to it. • If the network is open, you are asked to Bluetooth confirm that you want to connect to that You can use Bluetooth to send data by network by touching Connect. running a corresponding application, not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.
  • Page 55 Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your TIP! With LG-E730, you can enjoy phone with a Bluetooth device Bluetooth high speed. Applications > Settings > Wireless & If the device you want to share files with networks > Bluetooth > ON also supports high speed Bluetooth, the files will automatically be transferred Go to Bluetooth settings > Scan for...

  • Page 56: Sharing Your Phone's Data Connection

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Sharing your phone's data If the device you want to pair up with is not on the list, make sure that target device is connection set to be Discoverable, then scan again. USB tethering and portable Wi-Fi hotspot are Sending pictures using Bluetooth great features when there are no wireless connections available. You can share your Select a picture > Menu > Share > phone's mobile data connection with a Bluetooth single computer via a USB cable (USB Check whether Bluetooth is ON, then tethering). You can also share your phone's select Scan for devices. data connection with more than a single Choose the device you want to send data device at a time by turning your phone into a to from the list. portable Wi-Fi hotspot. When your phone is sharing its data connection, an icon appears in the status...
  • Page 57 bar and as an ongoing notification in the TIP! notifications drawer. If your computer is running Windows 7 For the latest information about tethering or a recent distribution of some flavours and portable hotspots, including supported of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you don't usually need to prepare your computer operating systems and other details, visit for tethering. But if you're running an http://www.android.com/tether.

  • Page 58: To Rename Or Secure Your Portable Hotspot

    Connecting to Networks and Devices To rename or secure your Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. portable hotspot • The Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialog box will open. You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its • You can change the network SSID (name) Wi-Fi network. that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Settings. • You can also touch the Security menu to configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected Touch Wireless & networks and select Access 2 (WPA2) security using a pre- Tethering & portable hotspot. shared key (PSK). Ensure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is ticked. Touch Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
  • Page 59 • If you touch the WPA2 PSK security ATTENTION! option, a password field is added to the If you set the security option as Open, Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialog. If you you cannot prevent unauthorised usage enter a password, you will need to enter of online services by other people and that password when you connect to the additional charges can be incurred. phone's hotspot with a computer or To avoid unauthorised usage, you are other device. You can touch Open in the advised to keep the security option active.

  • Page 60: Using The Wi-Fi Cast

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Using the Wi-Fi Cast Select a device to connect from the scanned device list. You can share your music, picture and video Touch Connect. content between users who use Android Phones connected via the same Wi-Fi & Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share Wi-Fi Directed network. through SmartShare Check your Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Directed network Wi-Fi Direct automatically scans nearby in advance and make sure the users are Wi-Fi Direct devices and the searched connected to the same network. devices are listed as they are found and Applications > Settings > Wireless & you can select a specific device to share networks > Wi-Fi Direct settings > multimedia data through Smart Share. Wi-Fi Direct > ON...
  • Page 61 Wi-Fi Direct cannot be enabled while using NOTE: When your phone becomes other Wi-Fi functions. a group owner, it will consume more Applications > Settings > Wireless & battery power than when it is a client. networks > Wi-Fi Direct settings Wi-Fi Direct connection does not provide Internet service. Additional Ensure Wi-Fi Direct is ON. costs may be incurred when connecting Select a device to connect from the and using online services.

  • Page 62: Using Smartshare

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Using SmartShare • Touch Always accept request if you would like to automatically accept sharing SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living requests from other devices. Network Alliance) technology to share digital • Touch Receive files if you would like to content through a wireless network. automatically allow upload files to my Both devices must be DLNA certified to phone from other devices. support this feature. Under the Sharing contents section, To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing touch to checkmark the types of content contents you would like to share. Choose from Touch Applications tab and select Pictures, Videos and Music. SmartShare. SmartShare is now activated and ready Press the Menu key and select Settings. to share contents. Touch Discoverable checkbox to turn on.
  • Page 63 To share contents from remote content You can browse the content library. library to other devices Touch a content thumbnail or press the Let your renderer device (e.g. TV) play Menu key and select Play button. multimedia contents from your remote To share contents from your phone to content library (e.g. PC). your renderer device(e.g. TV) NOTE: Make sure that the DLNA NOTE: Make sure that your renderer functionality of your devices is properly device is properly configured.
  • Page 64 Connecting to Networks and Devices Notice: Check that your device is Touch Share on the menu and select the connected with your home network using SmartShare. Wi-Fi connection to use this application. SmartShare is automatically launched Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) with the selected files. support only the DMP feature of DLNA and Select the device from renderer lists to will not appear in the renderer device list.
  • Page 65 You can browse the content library. Touch Applications tab and select SmartShare. Touch a content thumbnail then touch Download menu key. Touch the top left button and select My phone. Notice: A few types of contents are not supported. You can browse the content library. To upload contents from my phone to Touch and hold a content thumbnail and remote content library then touch the Upload menu key. Select a device of remote content library NOTE: Mare sure that SD card is to be uploaded.

  • Page 66: Calls

    Calls Making a call Calling your contacts Touch to open the keypad. Touch to open your contacts. Enter the number using the keypad. To Scroll through the contact list or enter the delete a digit, touch the first few letters of the contact you want to call by touching Search. Touch the to make a call. In the list, touch the contact you want To end a call, touch the End icon to call. TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold...

  • Page 67: Answering And Rejecting A Call

    Answering and rejecting a call Adjusting call volume When you receive a call in Lock state, drag To adjust the in-call volume during a call, the to the right to answer incoming call. use the Volume up and down keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Drag the to the left to reject an incoming call. Making a second call Drag the Excuse Msg bar from the bottom During your first call, touch Dialpad if you want to send one. and dial the number. Also, you can search your contacts by touching Contacts TIP! Excuse Msg and select the number you want to call. You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need Touch the to make the call.

  • Page 68: Viewing Your Call Logs

    Calls Viewing your call logs Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put On the Home screen, touch and choose on hold. the Call log tab. Touch the displayed number to toggle View a complete list of all dialled, received between calls. Or touch Merge calls and missed voice calls. to make a conference call. TIP! Touch any call log entry to view the To end active calls, touch End or press date, time and duration of the call. Home Key and slide the notification bar down and select End call. TIP! Press the Menu key, then touch Delete all to delete all the recorded...

  • Page 69: Call Settings

    Call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab to open the applications menu. Scroll and touch Settings. Tap Call settings and choose the options that you want to adjust.

  • Page 70: Contacts

    Contacts Adding a new contact Add contacts to your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google Touch , enter the new contact's account or other accounts that support number, then press the Menu key. Touch contact syncing. Add to contacts and then Create new contact. Searching for a contact If you want to add a picture to the new In the Home screen contact, touch the image area. Choose from Capture picture or Pick Touch to open your contacts. from Gallery. Touch Search and enter the contact Select the contact type by touching name using the keyboard. Touch a category of contact information and enter the details about your contact. Touch Save.

  • Page 71: Favourite Contacts

    Favourite contacts Removing a contact from your favourites list You can classify frequently called contacts Touch to open your contacts. as favourites. Touch the Groups tab, select Favorites Adding a contact to your favourites at the top of the list and choose a contact Touch to open your contacts. to view its details. Touch a contact to view their details. Touch the blue star to the right of the Touch the star to the right of the contact's contact's name. The star turns grey name. The star turns blue. and the contact is removed from your favourites.

  • Page 72: Moving Contacts From Your Old Phone To Your New Phone

    Export your contacts as a CSV file from the fields, click OK. The contacts are then your old phone to your PC using a PC added to PC Suite IV. sync program. If PC Suite IV detects the connection Install PC Suite IV on the PC first. Run the of your LG-E730 phone (using the USB program and connect your Android mobile cable), click Sync or Sync contacts to phone to the PC using a USB cable. synchronise the contacts saved on your Select the . Go to Menu > More > PC with your phone. Import/Export and select the CSV file saved on your PC.

  • Page 73: Messaging

    Messaging Your LG-E730 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 icon on the home screen, and Touch Enter message field and start to touch New Message to open a blank compose your message. message. Press the Menu key to open the Options Enter a contact name or contact number menu. Choose from Call, Video call, in the To field. As you enter the contact Add subject, Attach, Insert smiley and name, matching contacts appear. You can More.

  • Page 74: Threaded Box

    Messaging 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 appear on the screen. As you it is automatically converted into an view and send additional messages, a MMS message and you are charged message thread is created. accordingly. WARNING: The 160-character Threaded box limit may vary from country to country depending on the language and how Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged the SMS is coded.

  • Page 75: Using Smilies

    Using Smilies Liven up your messages using Smilies. When writing a new message, press the Menu key, then choose Insert smiley. Changing your message settings Your LG-E730 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.

  • Page 76: Email

    Email To add another email account: You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Gmail. The • Applications > E-mail > in the account Email application supports the following screen, touch Menu > Add account account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. After the initial setup, Email displays the Your service provider or system administrator contents of your inbox. If you have added can provide the account settings you need. more than one account, you can switch among accounts. Managing an email account To change an email account's setting: The first time you open the E-mail • Applications > E-mail > in the account application, a setup wizard opens to help you screen, touch Menu > Settings to set up an email account.

  • Page 77: Email Account Screen

    To delete an email account: – Touch to open your Combined Inbox, with messages sent to all of your accounts. • Applications > E-mail > in the account screen, touch Menu > Settings > touch Messages in the Combined Inbox are colour an account you want to delete > Remove coded on the left, by account, using the account same colours used for your accounts in the Accounts screen. Email account screen – Touch the folder icon to open the You can touch an account to view its Inbox. account folders. The account from which you send email by Only the most recent emails in your account default is indicated with a tick. are downloaded to your phone. To download more (earlier) email messages, touch Load more e-mails at the bottom of the emails list.

  • Page 78: Working With Account Folders

    Email Working with account folders Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent matching addresses are offered from your and Drafts folder. Depending on the features Contacts. Separate multiple addresses supported by your account's service provider, with semicolon. you may have additional folders. Add Cc/Bcc and add attachment files if Composing and sending email required. To compose and send a message Enter the text of the message. While in the E-mail application, touch the Menu key, then touch Compose.
  • Page 79 Touch the Send button. TIP! When a new email arrives in the If you aren't connected to a network, for inbox, you will receive a notification example, if you're working in airplane by sound or vibration. Tap the email mode, the messages that you send notification to stop notifications. are stored in your Outbox folder until you're connected to a network again. If it contains any pending messages, the Outbox is displayed on the Accounts screen.

  • Page 80: Camera

    Camera Getting to know the viewfinder S witch lenses – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. Scene mode – Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night and Sunset. Settings – Touch this icon to open the Settings menu. Video mode – Slide this icon down to switch to video mode. Taking a photo Gallery – Touch to view the last photo you captured. This enables you to access your gallery and view saved photos within camera mode.

  • Page 81: Taking A Quick Photo

    Taking a quick photo Once you've taken the photo Open the Camera application. Your captured photo appears on the screen. Hold the phone, point the lens towards T ouch to share your photo using Share the subject you want to photograph. SmartShare, Bluetooth, E-mail, Touch and hold the lightly and a Facebook, Gmail, Messaging, focus box will appear in the centre of the Picasa, Social+, Twitter or Wi-Fi viewfinder screen. Cast. When the focus box turns green, the If you have an SNS account and TIP! camera has focused on your subject. set it up on your phone, you can share Take your finger off the your photo with the SNS community.

  • Page 82: Using The Advanced Settings

    Camera Using the advanced settings T ouch to use the image as a Set as Contact icon or Wallpaper. In the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced options. T ouch to edit the name of the Rename selected picture. – Restore all camera default settings. T ouch to delete the image. – Touch whenever you want to know how this function operates. This provides you T ouch to take another photo with a quick guide. immediately. Your current photo is saved. Change camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, touch the Back key. – Focuses on the specific spot.
  • Page 83 – Select the image resolution. If you – Set a delay after the capture button choose the high resolution, the file size will is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in increase, which means you will be able to the photo. store fewer photos in the memory. – Select various shot modes. – The ISO rating determines the – It automatically shows you the picture sensitivity of the camera's light sensor. you just took. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the – Activate to use your phone's location- camera is. This is useful in darker conditions based services. Take pictures wherever when you cannot use the flash. you are and tag them with the location. – Improves colour qualities in different If you upload tagged pictures to a blog lighting conditions. that supports geotagging, you can see the – Applies artistic effects to the pictures. pictures displayed on a map.
  • Page 84 Camera NOTE: This function is only available TIP! The Settings menu is when GPS is active. superimposed over the viewfinder so, when you change elements of the image colour or quality, you see a When you exit the camera, some TIP! preview of the image change behind the settings return to their defaults, such as...

  • Page 85: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder S witch lenses – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens. Z oom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. 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 record. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. Camera mode – Slide this icon up to switch to camera mode. Start recording Gallery – Touch to view the last video you recorded. This enables you to access your gallery and view your saved videos from within video mode.

  • Page 86: Shooting A Quick Video

    Video camera Shooting a quick video Touch on the screen to stop recording. Slide the Camera mode button down and the icon changes to . After shooting a video The video camera viewfinder appears on A still image representing your video will the screen. appear on the screen. Holding the phone, point the lens towards T ouch to play the video. the subject you want to capture in your Play video. T ouch to share your photo using Share SmartShare, Bluetooth, E-mail, Press the Record button once to start recording. Facebook, Gmail, Messaging, Wi-Fi Cast or Youtube. REC appears at the bottom of the viewfinder with a timer showing the T ouch to edit the name of the Rename length of the video.

  • Page 87: Using The Advanced Settings

    T ouch to shoot another video straight – Touch if you want to know how this away. Your current video is saved. function operates. This provides you with a quick guide. T ouch to delete the video you just made. Confirm by touching OK. The Adjust the video camera setting by scrolling viewfinder reappears. through the list. After selecting the option, touch the Back key. Using the advanced settings – Improves colour qualities in different Using the viewfinder, touch to open all lighting conditions. the advanced options. – Choose a colour tone to use for your – Restore all video camera default new view. settings.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Volume When Viewing A Video

    Video camera Adjusting the volume when – Set a duration limit for your video. viewing a video Choose between Normal and MMS to limit the maximum size to send as an MMS To adjust the volume of a video while it is message. playing, use the volume keys on the left- hand side of the phone. – Choose Mute to record a video without sound. – Auto review automatically shows you the video you just recorded.

  • Page 89: Multimedia

    Multimedia You can store multimedia files on a memory NOTE: Make sure you install a memory card for easy access to all your image and card in the phone to save photos and video files. access all your pictures. Without a memory card, the phone does not Gallery display photos or videos without Picasa images, which are in your Picasa album. Touch the Applications tab , then select Gallery. Open a list of catalogue bars that...

  • Page 90: Timeline View

    Multimedia Timeline view Transferring music files using USB mass storage devices LG-E730 Gallery provides a timeline view of your photos and videos. In grid view mode, Connect the LG-E730 to a PC using a drag to the right and the date USB cable. you took your photos is displayed, starting If you haven't installed LG Android with the most recent. If you select a specific Platform Driver on your PC, you need to date, all the photos you took on that day are change the settings manually. Choose grouped. Settings > Storage, then select Mass storage only. Music Touch Turn on USB storage. Your LG-E730 has a built-in music player You can view the mass storage content that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To on your PC and transfer the files. access the music player, touch Music.

  • Page 91: Playing A Song

    NOTE: You need to install an SD card first. Without an SD card, you cannot Touch to pause playback. use USB mass storage. Touch to resume playback. Touch to skip to the next track in the NOTE: If you installed LG Android album, playlist or shuffle. Platform Driver, you will immediately see Touch to skip to the previous track in a pop-up saying Turn on USB storage. the album, playlist or shuffle.
  • Page 92 Multimedia Touch to see lyrics. This option is on NOTE: Music file copyrights may be only if the song includes the lyrics. protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. To change the volume while listening to Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain music, press the up and down volume keys permission or a licence to reproduce or on the left-hand side of the phone. copy music. Touch and hold any song in the list. It In some countries, national laws prohibit displays Play, Add to playlist, Use as private copying of copyrighted material.

  • Page 93: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Searching for stations Your LG-E730 has a built-in FM Radio so You can tune in to radio stations you can tune in to your favourite stations by searching for them manually or and listen on the go. automatically. They are then saved to specific channel numbers, so you don't have NOTE: You need to use your to find them again. headphones to listen to the radio. Insert You can store up to 48 channels on your them into the headphone jack. phone. Tuning in automatically In the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select FM Radio.
  • Page 94 Multimedia Press the Menu key, then touch Auto NOTE: You can also manually tune in to scan. a station using the on-screen wheel. If there are preset channels, you will see a pop-up asking "Reset all channels and To improve radio reception, extend TIP! start auto scan?". If you choose OK, all the headset cord as this also functions as the radio antenna. the preset channels are deleted and Auto scan starts. If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio During auto scanning, touch Stop if you reception may be poor.

  • Page 95: Utilities

    Utilities Setting your alarm Using your calculator Applications > Alarm/Clock > > Applications > Calculator New alarm Touch the number keys to enter numbers. After you set the time, the LG-E730 lets For simple calculations, touch the you know how much time is left before function you want (+, –, x or ÷) followed the alarm will sound. by =. Set Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm For more complex calculations, press the tone and Puzzle lock then add a label to Menu key, touch the Advanced panel, name the alarm. Touch Save. then choose sin, cos, tan, log and so on.

  • Page 96: Adding An Event To Your Calendar

    Utilities Adding an event to your If you want to add a note to your event, calendar touch Description and enter the details. If you want to repeat the alarm, set Applications > Calendar Repetition, and set Reminders, if To check the event, touch the date. Touch necessary. the Menu key if you want to add a new Touch Save to save the event in the event. Touch New event. calendar. Touch What then enter the event name. Check the date and enter the time you want your event to start and finish. Also touch Where then enter the location.

  • Page 97: Changing Your Calendar View

    Changing your calendar view Managing files Polaris Office provides mobile users with Applications > Calendar convenient file management features, On the top of the screen, you can find the including copying, cutting and pasting, and different view types of the Calendar (Day, deleting files and folders right on the device. Week, Month, Agenda). Viewing files Polaris Office Mobile users can now easily view a wide Polaris Office is a professional mobile office variety of file types, including Microsoft solution that lets users conveniently view Office documents and Adobe PDF, right various types of office documents, including on their mobile devices. When viewing Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere, documents using Polaris Office, the objects anytime, using their mobile devices. and layout remain the same as in their original documents.

  • Page 98: The Web

    The web Browser Using the web toolbar Browser gives you a fast, full-colour world T ouch to go back a page. of games, music, news, sport, entertainment T ouch to go forwards a page, to the and much more, right on your mobile phone. page you connected to after the current Wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. one. This is the opposite of what happens when you press the Back key, NOTE: Additional charges apply when which goes to the previous page. connecting to these services and T ouch to show all your open windows. downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. T ouch to add a new window.

  • Page 99: Using Options

    Using options More Press the Menu key to view options. • Find on page: Allows you to find letters or words on the current web page. B ookmarks – View your current bookmarks and add a new bookmark. • Select text: Allows you to copy any text You can also view your browser history. from the web page. • Add shortcut to Home: Add the shortcut A dd Bookmark – Add the current web for the current web page to the Home page as a bookmark. screen. Read it later – Added in Read it later. • Page info: Displays the web page Add RSS Feed – Add the current web information. page to the RSS feed. • Downloads: Displays your download Share page – Allows you to share the history.

  • Page 100: Lg On-Screen Phone 2.0

    LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 allows you to view L aunches LG Home Panorama or your mobile phone screen from a PC via a changes the On-Screen Phone USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connection. preferences. You can also control your mobile phone from E xits the On-Screen Phone program. your PC using the mouse or keyboard. M aximises the On-Screen Phone window. On-Screen Phone 2.0 icons M inimises the On-Screen Phone C onnects your mobile phone to your PC, window. or disconnects it. R otates the On-Screen Phone window On-Screen Phone 2.0 features (only available at applications that • Real-time transfer and control: Displays support rotation).
  • Page 101 • Mouse control: Allows you to control your • File transfer (PC to mobile phone): mobile phone by using the mouse to click Sends files from your PC to your mobile and drag on your PC screen. phone. Simply select the files you wish to transfer and drag and drop into the • Text input with keyboard: Allows you to On-Screen Phone window. The files you compose a text message or note using send are stored on OSP folder. your computer keyboard. • Real-time event notifications: Prompts • File transfer (mobile phone to PC): a pop-up to inform you of any incoming Sends a file from your mobile phone (e.g. calls or text, as well as alarm and event Gallery, Video Player, Music and Polaris notifications. Office) to your PC. Simply right-click and drag to send a file to your PC.

  • Page 102: Installing On-Screen Phone On Your Pc

    LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 Installing On-Screen Phone on • LG Home Panorama: Shows the whole workspaces of LG Home. You can easily your PC organise icons or widgets and run an If you install LG PC Suite IV, the On-Screen application by double-clicking the shortcut. Phone program will also be downloaded on your PC. Then you can install the On-Screen Please make sure LG Home is a NOTE: Phone on your PC. default launcher. Connecting your phone to your On-Screen Phone 2.0 provides USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection. Please follow the instruction on Connection Wizard of OSP program.

  • Page 103: Checking The On-Screen Phone Connection

    drag down the status bar at the top of the NOTE: Please make sure that home screen to check the On-Screen Phone On-Screen Phone check box in connection status. Settings > Wireless & networks > On-Screen Phone settings is Disconnecting your phone from selected. your PC Please make sure that the battery may Click in the top left of the On- Screen run out more quickly due to the current consumption if On-Screen Phone is Phone window. Or drag down the notification connected via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 104: Settings

    Settings Wi-Fi settings – Allows you to set up and In the Home screen, touch the Applications tab then scroll to and touch Settings. manage wireless access points. Set network notification or add a Wi-Fi network. The Wireless & networks advanced Wi-Fi settings screen is accessed Here, you can manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. from the Wi-Fi settings screen. Press the You can also set up mobile networks and Menu key and touch Advanced. switch to airplane mode. Wi-Fi Direct settings – Set Wi-Fi Direct Airplane mode – After switching to airplane device name and scan for other devices. mode, all wireless connections are disabled. Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 105 Bluetooth settings – Set device name & networks with MAC filters, you may discoverable mode, scan for other devices. need to enter the MAC address of your Alternatively, check a list of Bluetooth LG-E730 into the router. devices that you've previously configured as You can find the MAC address in well as those detected when the phone last the following user interface: Touch Applications > Settings > Wireless &...

  • Page 106: Call Settings

    Settings Call settings VPN settings – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you've < Fixed Dialing Numbers > previously configured. Allows you to add Select Fixed Dialing Numbers to turn on different types of VPN. and compile a list of numbers that can be Mobile networks – Set options for data called from your phone. You'll need your roaming, network mode & operators, access PIN2, which is available from your operator. point names (APNs) and so on. Only numbers within the fixed dial list can be On-Screen Phone settings – Allows you called from your phone. to turn on On-Screen Phone and to change the On-Screen Phone password (the default password is "0000").
  • Page 107 < Voicemail > Call reject – Allows you to set the call reject function. Choose from Off, Reject on list or Voicemail service – Allows you to select Reject all calls. your carrier's voicemail service. Excuse messages – When you want to Voicemail settings – If you are using your reject a call, you can send a quick message carrier's voicemail service, this option allows using this function. This is useful if you need you to enter the phone number to use for to reject a call during a meeting. listening to and managing your voicemail. Video call settings – Change your video < Other call settings > call settings. Call barring – Select when you would like Call forwarding – Choose whether to divert calls to be barred. Enter the call barring all calls, when the line is busy, when there is password. Please check with your network no answer or when you have no signal.

  • Page 108: Sound

    Settings Call duration – View the duration of calls • Call Waiting: If call waiting is activated, including all calls, dialled calls, received calls the handset will notify you of an and last call. incoming call while you are on the phone (depending on your network provider). Call costs – View the charges applied to your calls. (This service is network Sound dependent; some operators do not support this function) < General > Additional settings – This lets you change Silent mode – Allows you to silence all the following settings: sounds (including call and notification ringtones) except the audio from music and • Caller ID: Choose whether to display videos and any alarms you have set. Media your number on an outgoing call. and alarms must be silenced in their own applications.
  • Page 109 Vibrate – Allows you to set your phone to < Notifications > vibrate when you receive an incoming call. Notification ringtone – Allows you to set Volume – allows you to set the volume for your default notification ringtone. ringtones, media and alarms. If you uncheck < Feedback > the option "use incoming call volume for Audible touch tones – Allows you to set the notifications" you can set the volume for phone to play tones when using the dialpad incoming calls and notifications separately. to dial numbers. < Incoming calls > Audible selection – Allows you to set your Phone ringtone – Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when you touch default incoming call ringtone. buttons, icons and other onscreen items that react to your touch.

  • Page 110: Display

    Settings Screen lock sounds – Allows you to set Animation – Set to display an animation. your phone to play a sound when locking Screen timeout – Set the time for screen and unlocking the screen. timeout. Haptic feedback – Allows you to set your Display font – Change the display font. phone to vibrate briefly when you touch the Gesture soft keys and carry out other actions. Use motion gestures – Adjust the gesture Display settings for the text input field,incoming Brightness – Adjust the screen brightness. call,alarm,gallery and video player. Auto-rotate screen – Set to switch Reset gesture sensor – Calibrate the orientation automatically when you rotate motion sensor with the phone placed on a the phone. flat surface.

  • Page 111: Location & Security

    Location & security a screen unlock pattern. You can set a PIN or Password instead of a Pattern or leave Use wireless networks – If you select Use it as None. wireless networks, your phone determines When you turn on your phone or wake up your approximate location using Wi-Fi and the screen, you're asked to draw your unlock mobile networks. When you select this pattern to unlock the screen. option, you're asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use your location when Set up SIM card lock – Set up SIM/RUIM providing these services. card lock or change the SIM/RUIM PIN. Use GPS satellites – If you select Use Visible passwords – Select to show GPS satellites, your phone determines your passwords as you type them or deselect to location to street level accuracy. hide passwords as you type them. Set up screen lock – Set an unlock Select device administrators – Add one or pattern to secure your phone. Opens a set more administrators.

  • Page 112: Applications

    Settings Use secure credentials – Allows you to WARNING access secure certificates. Depending on the applications you Install from SD card – Choose to install install, the mobile phone may not encrypted certificates from your SD card. operate correctly and could be illegally Set password – Set or change the used to establish your location and gain credential storage password. access to personal information via the Clear storage – Clear credentials for all Internet.

  • Page 113: Accounts & Sync

    Accounts & sync Manage applications – Manage and remove installed applications. < General sync settings > Running services – Check services that are Background data – Permits applications to currently running. synchronise data in the background, whether Storage use – View storage used by or not you are actively working in them. applications. Deselecting this setting can save battery Battery use – See what has been using power and lowers (but does not eliminate) the battery. data usage. Development – Set options for application Auto-sync – Permits applications to development. synchronise, send and receive data to their own schedule.

  • Page 114: Privacy

    Settings < Manage accounts > Resetting the phone will not erase any system software updates you have List of all Google accounts and other downloaded or any files on your microSD accounts you have added to your phone. card, such as music or photos. If you reset If you touch an account in this screen, its the phone in this way, you are prompted account screen opens. to re-enter the same information that you Privacy entered when you first started Android. Factory data reset – If you select Factory Storage data reset, it will erase all of your personal data from the internal phone storage, < USB connection mode > including information about your Google Mass storage only – Your phone can be account, any other accounts, your system/ used as a mass storage device if you have application data and settings, any downloaded a memory card inserted. You can set Mass applications and your DRM licence.

  • Page 115: Language & Keyboard

    Language & keyboard storage only as a default setting for USB connection mode. Use the Language & keyboard settings to select the language and region for the < SD card > text on your phone and for configuring the Check total available SD card space. Touch on-screen keyboard, including words you've Unmount SD card for safe removal. Erase added to its dictionary. SD card if you want to delete all data from the SD card. Voice input & output < Internal storage > < Voice input > Checks the available space. Voice recognizer settings – Use the Voice recognizer settings to configure the Android voice input feature.
  • Page 116 Settings < Voice output > • Language: Opens a screen where you can set the language you use speech to Text-to-speech settings – Use the Text- enter text. to-speech settings to configure the Android • SafeSearch: Opens a dialog box where text-to-speech synthesiser for applications you can set whether you want the Google that can use this feature. SafeSearch filter to block certain results. NOTE: If you don't have speech • Block offensive words: When deselected, synthesiser data installed, only the Google voice recognition will recognise Install voice data setting is available. and transcribe words many people consider offensive, when you use speech • Listen to an example: Plays a brief to enter text. When selected, Google sample of the speech synthesiser, using...
  • Page 117 • Always use my settings: Check to use This setting is not available if the data is the settings on this screen rather than the already installed. speech synthesiser settings available in • Speech rate: Opens a dialog where other applications. you can select how quickly you want the • Default Engine: Opens a dialog where synthesiser to speak. you can set the text-to-speech application • Language: Opens a dialog where you can you want to use, if you have more than select the language of the text you want one installed. the synthesiser to read. This is particularly • Install voice data: If your phone does useful when combined with Always use not have speech synthesiser data my settings to ensure text is spoken installed, this connects to Android Market correctly across a variety of applications. and guides you through the process • Pico TTS: Configure the Pico TTS of downloading and installing the data. settings.

  • Page 118: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility About phone Use the Accessibility settings to configure View legal information and check phone accessibility plug-ins you have installed on status and software version. your phone. Phone software update NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins. LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this Date & time function, please visit http://update.lgmobile. Use Date & time settings to set how dates com or http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp are displayed. You can also use these select country and language. settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network.
  • Page 119 This feature allows you to update the firmware NOTE: LG reserves the right to make on your phone to a newer version conveniently firmware updates available only for from the Internet without needing to visit selected models at its own discretion a service centre. This feature will only be and does not guarantee the availability available if and when LG makes a newer of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.

  • Page 120: Divx Mobile

    Settings firmware version available for your device. NOTE: This feature is dependent on First, you can check the software version your network service provider, region and on your mobile phone: Settings > About country. phone > Software update > Check now for update. DivX Mobile You can also delay the update by 1 hour, ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video ® 3 hours, 6 hours or One day. In this case, format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary the application will notify you to update when of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX the time is up. You can also rearrange an Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit update manually. ® divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
  • Page 121 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This Notice: Open Source Software DivX Certified device must be registered ® To obtain the corresponding source in order to play purchased DivX Video- code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your open source licences, please visit http:// registration code, locate the DivX VOD opensource.lge.com/ section in your device setup menu. Go to All referred licence terms, disclaimers vod.divx.com for more information on how to and notices are available for download complete your registration.

  • Page 122: Accessories

    Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG-E730. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Battery Stereo headset Data cable User Guide Connect your Learn more LG-E730 and PC. about your LG-E730. NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.

  • Page 123: Technical Data

    Suppliers Details Name Max: + 55°C (discharging), LG Electronics Inc Address LG Twin Tower 20,Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul, Korea 150-721 +45°C (charging) Product Details Product Name Min: -10°C GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment...

  • Page 124: 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 Make sure that the SIM card is correctly SIM error the phone or it is inserted inserted. incorrectly. Move towards a window or into an open area. Check the network operator coverage map. No network Signal is weak or you're outside connection/ Check whether the SIM card is more than the carrier network. Losing 6~12 months old. If so, change your SIM Operator applied new services. network at your network provider's nearest branch. Contact your service provider.
  • Page 125 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures To change a security code, you will need to confirm the new Codes do not If you forget the code, contact your service code by re-entering it. match provider. The two codes you have entered do not match. Any application Not supported by service Contact your service provider. cannot be set provider or registration required.
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Dialling error New network not authorised. Calls not New SIM card inserted. Check for new restrictions. available Pre-paid charge limit reached. Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2. On/Off key pressed too briefly. Press the On/Off key down for at least two seconds. Phone cannot be switched Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Check charging indicator on the display. Battery contacts are dirty. Clean the battery contacts.
  • Page 127 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Outside temperature is too hot Make sure phone is charging at a normal or cold. temperature. Check the charger and connection to the Contact problem phone. Check the battery contacts and clean Charging error them if necessary. No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery.
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Number not The Fixed dialling number Check the Settings menu and turn the permitted function is on. function off. Impossible to receive / send Memory full Delete some messages from the phone. SMS & picture Files not Unsupported file format Check the file formats that can be supported. opening SD card not FAT16, FAT32 file system Check SD card file system via card reader, or working supported format SD card using the phone.
  • Page 129 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The screen If you use any protection tape or case, check does not to see if it has covered the area around the Proximity sensor problem turn on when proximity sensor. Make sure that the area I receive a call. around the proximity sensor is clean. Check the settings status of the sound menu No sound Vibration mode to make sure you are not in vibrate or silent mode. Remove the battery, insert it again and switch on the phone. Hang up or Intermittent software problem freeze Try to perform a software update via the website.

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