LG Optimus Zone 2 VS415PP User Manual

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  • Page 3: Important Customer Information

    Important Customer Information Before you begin Before reading this user guide and getting started, please review the separate Product Safety and Warranty Information guide for important product safety and warranty information about your device.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Customer Information............1 Table of Contents ................... 2 The Basics ....................4 Phone overview..................... 4 Installing the battery .....................7 Charging the phone ..................... 8 The memory card ....................10 Locking and unlocking the screen ..............11 Touchscreen tips....................15 Home screen ......................16 Google Account Setup .................27 Creating your Google Account .................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Tools .......................59 Alarm/Clock ......................61 Calculator ......................62 Calendar ......................62 Tasks ........................63 Voice Recorder ....................64 POLARIS Viewer 5 .....................64 Google+ .......................64 Voice Search .......................65 Voice Command ....................65 Downloads ......................65 Web ......................66 Chrome ........................66 Settings ....................69 Phone Software Update..............88 FAQ ......................89 Safety .....................96 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions ......98...
  • Page 6: The Basics

    The Basics Phone overview Front View Earpiece Proximity sensor Home screen QuickTap bar Home key Back key Menu key Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts. Proximity sensor Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated during a call. It also employs an ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.
  • Page 7: Side Views

    The Basics Back key Tap to return to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up items such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard. Menu key Tap to open an Options menu with options that affect the current screen or app. This only applies when available, depending on the screen or app.
  • Page 8: Top And Bottom View

    Allows you to connect the phone and the USB Cable for use with the Charger Adapter, or other compatible accessories. NOTE You may purchase a separate fast data cable from LG for higher data transfer speed with compatible devices (e.g. laptop). Rear View Back cover...
  • Page 9: Installing The Battery

    The Basics Speaker Use to listen to the audio from the selected function (e.g., music, videos, sound clips, etc.). Camera lens Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance. MicroSD Card slot Use for additional storage space of items such as pictures, videos, music, etc.
  • Page 10: Charging The Phone

    The Basics 2. Insert the battery into the opening on the back on the phone, making sure the connectors align and press down until it clicks into place 3. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press down along the outer edge of phone Charging the phone Your phone comes with a USB Cable and a Charger Adapter which connect...
  • Page 11: Optimizing Battery Life

    Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. NOTE Only use approved charging accessories to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the USB/Charging Port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
  • Page 12: The Memory Card

    The Basics Battery saver mode Battery saver mode changes certain settings to conserve battery power until you can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver mode on, it will automatically activate when the battery charge level drops to the level you set.
  • Page 13: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    The Basics To turn off the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock key (on the right side of the phone), tap Power off in the menu that appears, then tap OK to confirm. Locking and unlocking the screen Using a Screen Lock Set a screen lock to secure your phone and prevent unauthorized use.
  • Page 14 The Basics Performing a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) If your phone does not restore to its original condition after an error or you forgot your screen lock, perform a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it. WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset, all user apps, user data, and DRM licenses will be deleted.
  • Page 15: Automatic Timeout

    The Basics Automatic timeout If you'ren't actively using your phone, it will automatically timeout by turning off the backlight and locking the screen. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. Changing the screen timeout From the Home screen, tap the Menu key >...
  • Page 16 The Basics When your phone is set to the Swipe Lock screen, you can change its shortcuts. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Lock screen settings > Shortcuts. Tap the icon you want to change, tap the application you want, then tap Save.
  • Page 17: Touchscreen Tips

    The Basics Press the Home key . The Lock screen will appear. Swipe the Lock screen in any direction to unlock the screen. The last screen you viewed will open. Touchscreen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Touch or tap –...
  • Page 18: Home Screen

    The Basics Pinch-to-zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching motion (to zoom out) or spreading motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map, photos, the Contacts list, the Favorites list, the Groups list, a music list, and Polaris Viewer 5 documents.
  • Page 19: Customizing The Home Screen

    The Basics Tap the Messaging icon to access the Messaging app, where you can view and create text and multimedia messages. Tap Apps to view all of your installed apps. Simply tap any icon to open and use it. Changing the QuickTap Bar: To add an icon, drag it into the QuickTap Bar and release it.
  • Page 20 The Basics Moving items and creating folders Drag an icon or widget to move it to any of the other Home screen panels. Drag an icon onto another icon to create a folder with both of the icons in it. Drag another icon onto the folder to add it to the folder to help keep you organized.
  • Page 21 Add apps & widgets – Allows you to customize your Home screen with apps, widgets, and wallpaper. Theme – Sets the style of your Home screen. Choose from LG, Biz, and Marshmallow. Home screen settings – Sets the settings specific to the Home screen.
  • Page 22 The Basics Tap the Add icon to add a new panel. Drag a panel to the Remove icon that appears at the top of the screen to delete it. Drag a panel to a new position to rearrange your panels. Tap Set default Home screen (at the bottom of the screen) to change the panel that is displayed when you press the Home key NOTE...
  • Page 23 The Basics In dual view, the current Home screen is displayed above selection choices. Three tabs are displayed along the bottom. Tap App, Widgets, or Wallpaper. The Apps screen The Apps screen allows you to access all of the apps installed on your phone.
  • Page 24 The Basics Opening apps and switching apps 1. Open an app by tapping its icon. 2. Press the Home key 3. Open another app. Tap another app icon (on the Home screen or in the QuickTap Bar). Tap Apps , tap the Apps tab (if necessary), then tap the app icon you want.
  • Page 25 The Basics Accessing the Notifications Panel Swipe the Status Bar downward to open the Notifications Panel. Tap a notification to open its associated app. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar at the bottom of the screen upward or tap the Back key Quick Settings The Quick Settings allow you to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness, and more.
  • Page 26 The Basics Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. The following table lists some of the most common icons. Icon Description Icon...
  • Page 27: Entering Special Characters

    Tap to enter text using your voice. This is only available when you activate Google voice typing in the keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access the LG Keyboard settings. Tap to access the LG Keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access voice input mode. Tap to enter a space.
  • Page 28 The Basics Cut, copy, and paste text You can highlight text to cut or copy it, then paste it into another text field. To highlight a word, double-tap it. To highlight a range of text, double-tap the word, then drag the blue highlight markers to encompass the text you want.
  • Page 29: Google Account Setup

    Google Account Setup The first time you open a Google app on your phone, you'll be required to sign in with your existing Google Account. If you don't have a Google Account, you'll be prompted to create one. Creating your Google Account 1.
  • Page 30: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi By connecting 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 31: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth allows you to share data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and connect to Bluetooth headsets. NOTES LG is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via • the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and •...
  • Page 32 Connecting to Networks and Devices Once pairing is successful, your phone will connect to the other device. NOTE Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it. Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
  • Page 33: Connecting To Virtual Private Networks

    1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings > More... > VPN. 2. Tap the type of VPN you want to add. Choose Basic VPN or LG VPN. NOTE You must configure a screen lock to use VPN.
  • Page 34 Connecting to Networks and Devices Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1. Use the USB Cable to connect the phone to a PC that has the Windows Media Player installed. 2. Tap Media sync (MTP). When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.
  • Page 35: Calls

    Calls Making a call Dialing a number 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the dial pad in the Phone app. 2. Enter the number using the dial pad. To delete a digit, tap the Delete key 3. Tap the Phone icon to call the number you entered.
  • Page 36: Answering And Rejecting A Call

    Calls Using Direct dial Place a Direct dial widget on one of your Home screen panels (or even in the QuickTap Bar) to use this calling feature. Tap the Direct dial widget on the Home screen to call the number with a single tap.
  • Page 37: Making A Second Call

    Calls Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, press the Volume Up and Volume Down keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Making a second call 1. During your first call, tap Add call and dial the number.
  • Page 38: Call Settings

    Calls Clearing Recent call entries You can delete the entire list of recent calls all at once, or selectively delete entries. 1. Open the Recent tab in the Phone app. 2. Tap the Menu key Tap Clear to select entries to remove from the list. Checkmark the entries to delete, tap Clear, then Yes.
  • Page 39: Communication

    Communication Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts icon to open your contact list.
  • Page 40: Creating A Group

    Communication Removing a contact from your favorites list 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts icon to open your contact list. 2. Tap the Favorites tab (at the top of the screen), then tap a contact to view its details. 3.
  • Page 41 Communication Sort list by – Sets how to display your Contacts list. Choose First name or Last name. View contact names as – Sets how to display your contact names. Choose First name first or Last name first. Only contacts with phones – Checkmark to display only entries that include a phone number.
  • Page 42 Communication Import/Export – Allows you to import or export vCard files to/from your phone's memory or your microSD card. Edit tabs – Allows you to customize the tabs at the top of the Contacts app. Settings – Allows you to change the settings specific to the Contacts app.
  • Page 43: Messaging

    (on the right side of the screen) to attach a file you want to share. NOTE All functions of the Messaging app will be limited if the LG Messaging app isn't set as the default SMS app. To set the default SMS app, open Messaging and tap the Menu key >...
  • Page 44: View Mode

    Communication WARNING If you enter multiple recipients to a text message, it's automatically converted into • a multimedia message and you'll be charged for each person you send the message to. If an image, video, or audio file is added to a text message, it's automatically •...
  • Page 45: Email

    Communication Email You can use the Email app to send, receive, and read emails from a variety of email providers. The Email app supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP, and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need to set up your account(s).
  • Page 46: Working With Account Folders

    Communication Working with account folders Open the Email app, then tap the Menu key > Folders. Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email 1.
  • Page 47: Email Options Menu

    Communication Email Options menu From the Home screen, tap Email icon > Menu key to access the following options: Search – Allows you to search for an email or text in an email. Refresh – Updates your email Inbox. Folders – Allows you to access your email folders including Drafts, Outbox, Sent, and Trash.
  • Page 48: Entertainment

    This enables you to take a picture using a voice command. Choose On or Off. If set to On, say Cheese, Smile, Whiskey, Kimchi, or LG to take a photo. This defines and controls the amount of light entering the lens.
  • Page 49 Entertainment This sets the image size (resolution of the photo) and aspect ratio. Choose from 3M 2048x1536 (4:3), W2M 2048x1350 (3:2), and 1M 1280x960 (4:3). This determines the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera. This is useful in darker conditions when you can't use the flash.
  • Page 50: Taking A Quick Photo

    Entertainment When you exit the Camera app, some settings return to their defaults, such as brightness, white balance, color effect, ISO, and timer. Check these before you take your next photo. Taking a quick photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2.
  • Page 51 Entertainment Rename – Tap to change the name of the selected photo. Rotate left/right – Tap to rotate the picture to the left or right. Crop – Tap to crop your photo. Edit – Tap to edit the photo. Rotates the image clockwise each time you tap it. Crops the photo using the freeform, original, or square cropping box.
  • Page 52: Video Camera

    Entertainment Video Camera To open the video camera, tap Camera on the Home screen, then tap the Video mode icon (on the viewfinder) to switch to video mode. Getting to know the viewfinder microSD card – If displayed, indicates the video will be stored in your external memory.
  • Page 53 Entertainment This improves the white balance in various lighting conditions. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy. This applies a color effect to use for your video. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, and Negative. This enables your phone's location-based services for geo- tagging purposes.
  • Page 54 Entertainment After recording a video Tap the image preview at the bottom of the screen to view the last video you recorded. The following icons appear at the top of the Gallery screen: Tap to record another video immediately. Tap to send your video to others or share it via social network services.
  • Page 55: Gallery

    Entertainment Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it's playing, press the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. NOTE You can also slide your fingertip vertically along the right side of the screen to adjust the volume while the video is playing.
  • Page 56: Playing Videos

    Entertainment Playing videos Open the Gallery app and select an album. The Play icon displayed on video files. Tap an image to select it. Select the app to play it (tap the Photos app or the Videos app ), then tap Always or Just once and the video begins playback.
  • Page 57: Gallery Options Menu

    Entertainment Gallery Options menu From the Home screen, tap Gallery > Menu key to access the following options: New album – Allows you to create a new album. Delete – Allows you to select one (or more) albums to delete. Hide/Show album –...
  • Page 58: Videos

    Entertainment Videos Your phone has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. Playing a video 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Videos 2. Tap the video you want to play. Tap to pause video playback.
  • Page 59: Music

    Entertainment Videos Options menu From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Videos > Menu key to access the following options: After playing video – Allows you to set the action after the video ends. Choose from Return to list, Play next video, and Replay video.
  • Page 60 Entertainment Tap to set shuffle mode. Tap to set repeat mode. Tap to adjust the music volume. Tap to pause playback. Tap to resume playback. Tap to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist. Touch and hold to fast-forward in 3 second increments. Tap to go back to the beginning of the song.
  • Page 61: Quickmemo

    Tools QuickMemo The QuickMemo function allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture, or on the current phone screen. Capturing a screen shot for your QuickMemo 1.
  • Page 62 Tools Creating a QuickMemo 1. Drag the Status Bar down and tap the QuickMemo icon on the Quick Settings Bar. 2. Tap the Memo background icon on the left side of the toolbar to select the QuickMemo background style. Choose from the current screen, memo paper, foggy glass, and parchment.
  • Page 63: Alarm/Clock

    Tools Tap to redo the previously deleted action. Tap to select pen type, pen color, and the cropping tool. Tap to use the eraser to erase any part of the memo that you created. Tap to share your memo with others via any of the available applications.
  • Page 64: Calculator

    Tools Managing your alarms After you create one (or more alarms): Tap the Alarm icon (to the right of the alarm) to between enable between enable (blue) and disable (gray). Tap the alarm time to change any of that alarm's settings and save it. NOTE The Alarm/Clock app has four tabs across the top of the screen giving you access to a variety of time functions.
  • Page 65: Tasks

    Tools 2. Tap the date (in the upper-left corner of the screen) to select the type of calender you want to view. Tap Day, Week, Month, Year, or Agenda. 3. Tap the date for which you want to add an event, then tap the New icon (in the upper-right corner of the screen).
  • Page 66: Voice Recorder

    Tools Lists to display – Tap to select which lists to display. Settings – Tap to change your Tasks settings including Notifications, Notification sound, Vibrate, Pop-up notification, and Accounts. Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice 1.
  • Page 67: Voice Search

    Tools Voice Search The Voice Search app allows you to search webpages using your voice instead of typing. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Voice Search 2. Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
  • Page 68: Web

    Chrome Use the Chrome app to search for information and browse webpages. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. From the Home screen, tap Chrome Viewing webpages Tap the address field (at the top of the screen), enter a web address or search criteria, and tap on the keyboard.
  • Page 69: Searching The Web By Voice

    Searching the web by voice Tap the address field in the Chrome app, tap the Microphone icon the right side of the address field), say a keyword, then tap one of the displayed results. NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Syncing with other devices The Chrome app allows you to sync all of your open tabs and bookmarks when you're logged into the same Google Account on your phone and on...
  • Page 70 Bookmarks – Displays your bookmarked webpages. Other devices – Displays your open webpages on other devices. History – Displays your browsing data (webpages you've visited). Print... – Allows you to use the Cloud print function. Find in page – Allows you to search for text on the current webpage. Request desktop site –...
  • Page 71: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings. 2. Select a setting category and configure the desired settings. WIRELESS NETWORKS <...
  • Page 72 Settings Wi-Fi Direct: Allows direct connection with Wi-Fi devices without any access point. Advanced Wi-Fi: Accesses the following advanced Wi-Fi settings. Wi-Fi Notifications: Checkmark to be notified of a changing Wi-Fi status. Internet unavailable: Checkmark to disconnect Wi-Fi automatically when the Internet is unavailable.
  • Page 73 Settings < Bluetooth > Bluetooth – Tap the Bluetooth switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to pair and connect to other Bluetooth devices. Tap Bluetooth to access its settings: VS415PP – Checkmark to allow other Bluetooth devices to see your phone for pairing and connection.
  • Page 74 Settings Data usage cycle – Displays your current usage cycle. Tap it to change the cycle date. Data usage graph – Displays your usage on a graph. Data usage apps – Apps are displayed with their data usage on a bar graph. Tap one to see more detailed information.
  • Page 75 Settings INCOMING CALL Incoming voice call pop-up – Checkmark to display an incoming call pop-up when using the Camera and Videos apps. Allow ignore with message – Checkmark so that you can send a quick message instead of answering an incoming call. This is useful if you need to reject a call during a meeting.
  • Page 76 Basic VPN – Sets your phone to use the built-in Android VPN client supporting basic features. LG VPN – Sets your phone to use an advanced LG VPN client supporting full IP Security features and interoperability. You can add an LG VPN network or select from your list of VPN connections.
  • Page 77 Settings DEVICE < Sound > SOUND PROFILE Silent mode – Sets the Silent mode to Off, Vibrate, or On. Volumes – Sets individual volume levels for phone Ringtone, Notifications, Touch feedback & system, and Music, video, games & other media. Quiet mode –...
  • Page 78 Settings Touch feedback & system – Sets the feedback (tones and/or vibration) while using your phone. Dial pad touch tones – Checkmark to play tones when tapped. Touch sounds – Checkmark to play a tone when the screen is tapped. Screen lock sound –...
  • Page 79 < Home screen > SCREEN Theme – Sets the screen theme for your phone. Choose from LG, Biz, and Marshmallow. Wallpaper – Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen. Select it from Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Photos, or Wallpaper gallery.
  • Page 80 Settings Shortcuts – Changes the shortcuts on the Swipe lock screen. Owner info – Checkmark to display the owner info on the lock screen in case your phone is lost. Tap the Settings icon to enter the information to display. LOCK TIME Security lock timer –...
  • Page 81 Settings Mount SD card – Enables the phone to recognize the microSD card for use in the phone. Erase SD card – Deletes all of the data stored on the microSD card. < Battery > BATTERY INFORMATION The Battery charge information is displayed on a battery graphic along with the percentage of the remaining charge and its status.
  • Page 82 Settings Brightness – Checkmark to adjust the screen brightness when Battery saver is activated. Tap the Settings icon to set the brightness level. Screen timeout – Checkmark to adjust the screen timeout when Battery saver is activated. Tap the Settings icon to set the time.
  • Page 83 Settings Battery saving – Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate location. Device sensors only – Use GPS to pinpoint your location. RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS Displays apps that have recently requested your location information. LOCATION SERVICES Google Location Reporting – Allows you to view your Google location settings.
  • Page 84 KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS Default – Sets the default on-screen keyboard to use when entering text. LG keyboard – Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter data. Tap to change the following settings: Input language and type – Sets the keyboard language and characters.
  • Page 85 Settings Google voice typing – Checkmark to select Google voice typing to enter data. Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings. Choose input languages – Allows you to choose the input language. To change the input method, remove the checkmark from Automatic. Block offensive words –...
  • Page 86 Settings ACCOUNTS < Add account > Allows you to add new email, Google, Microsoft Exchange, and accounts for any other applications and services you have installed. SYSTEM < Date & time > Use 24-hour format – Checkmark to display the time using the 24-hour time format (for example, 13:00 instead of 1:00 pm).
  • Page 87 Settings HEARING Audio type – Sets the audio route. Choose Mono or Stereo. Sound balance – Move the slider along the bar to set the balance between the left and right sound channel. Captions – Tap the Captions switch to toggle it On or Off. On sets your phone to use captions in available apps.
  • Page 88 Settings < PC connection > Select USB connection method – Sets the default mode used when connecting the phone to a PC via a USB Cable. Choose from Charge phone, Media sync (MTP), Internet connection, and Camera (PTP). Ask upon connecting – Checkmark to confirm the USB connection type when you connect to a PC.
  • Page 89 Settings Patent information – Displays LG patent information. < System updates > Displays your phone's current version information and allows you to check updates for apps and software provided by LG Electronics.
  • Page 90: Phone Software Update

    (e.g., functions, speed, communication, etc.) and determines how it stores bits of information. The firmware on your phone comes from LG and is written specifically for it. On the other hand, software can come from a variety of sources and can be used on various compatible devices.
  • Page 91: Faq

    Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect Bluetooth audio devices such as a Stereo/Mono headset or Car Kit.
  • Page 92 Category Question Answer Sub-Category What happens when I Phone Function execute another app Your email will automatically be saved as while writing an a draft. Email email? Is there a file size Phone Function limitation for when I There is no file size limitation. want to use an MP3 Ringtone file as a ringtone?
  • Page 93 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to Phone Function Only Gmail and MS Exchange server synchronize my (Company Email Server) contacts can be contacts from all of Synchronization synchronized. my email accounts? If you transferred a contact with the wait and pause functions saved into the number, they won't work.
  • Page 94 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Without entering the Unlock Pattern, you won't be able to access your phone. Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user apps and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset.
  • Page 95 Category Question Answer Sub-Category The phone has bilingual capabilities. To change the language: Phone Function Is it possible to 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu change the language? , then tap Settings. Language Support 2. Tap Language & input > Language. 3.
  • Page 96 Category Question Answer Sub-Category Yes. Touch and hold the icon until the Is it possible to trash can icon appears at the top of the Phone Function remove an app from screen. Then, without lifting your finger, Home screen the Home screen? drag the icon to the trash can and lift your finger.
  • Page 97 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu > Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. 2. Read the warning, then tap Reset phone. Recovery Solution How do I perform a 3. Tap Erase everything and OK to factory reset? confirm.
  • Page 98: Safety

    Safety WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.
  • Page 99 Safety Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.
  • Page 100: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Safety Part 15.21 statement Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 101 Safety continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific community at large …...
  • Page 102 Safety SAR value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the phone to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices. For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association website at...
  • Page 103 Safety that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom.
  • Page 104: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1 85764 Oberschleissheim Germany Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156 http://www.icnirp.de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C.
  • Page 105 Safety comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  • Page 106: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Safety Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at http:// www.ctia.org/. * In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
  • Page 107 Safety M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.
  • Page 108: Caution

    Safety Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss.
  • Page 109: Tia Safety Information

    Safety hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 110 Safety Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 111 Safety Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
  • Page 112: Safety Information

    Safety facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force.
  • Page 113 Safety an unqualified and non-approved battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. • Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. • Battery usage by children should be supervised. • Avoid dropping the phone, battery or exposing the phone or battery to a liquid.
  • Page 114 Battery life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental conditions. • Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
  • Page 115 Never use an unapproved battery since this could potentially damage the phone and/or battery and cause the battery to explode. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
  • Page 116 • Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. •...
  • Page 117: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety • Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. • Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. FDA Consumer Update The U.S.
  • Page 118 Safety Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: • Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;...
  • Page 119 Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 120 Safety wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are...
  • Page 121 Safety (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
  • Page 122 Safety consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone.
  • Page 123 Safety Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 124: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf) National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/) Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them.
  • Page 125 Safety memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
  • Page 126 Safety 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away.
  • Page 127 Safety Cautions The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applications only operate correctly with phones that have a specific screen resolution.
  • Page 128: Limited Warranty Statement

    LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS...
  • Page 129: Limited Warranty Statement

    LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is...
  • Page 130 LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.
  • Page 131 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 7.11 Warranty Laws The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods: • The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq], • The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq], and •...
  • Page 132: Index

    Index Consumer Information Numbers About Radio Frequency 10 Driver Safety Tips 122 Gallery 53 Emissions 98 Gallery Options menu 55 Consumer Information on Google+ 64 SAR 102 Adding a new contact 37 Contacts 37 Adjusting the in-call volume Creating a group 38 Home screen 16 Creating your Google Alarm/Clock 61...
  • Page 133 Index Performing a Hard Reset Top and Bottom View 6 (Factory Reset) 12 Touchscreen tips 15 Phone overview 4 Phone Software Update 88 Using a Screen Lock 11 Playing a song 57 Playing a video 56 Playing videos 54 Video Camera 50 POLARIS Viewer 5 64 Videos 56 Viewing your call logs 35...

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