LG Electronics USA D280N Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with WLAN, Bluetooth and RFID User Manual 2

LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with WLAN, Bluetooth and RFID Users Manual 2

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Users Manual 2

40MessagingYour phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.WARNING: LG message should be set up to default SMS app. If not, some message functions will be limited.Sending a message1 Tap on the Home screen and tap to open a blank message.2 Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts will appear. You can tap a suggested recipient. You can add more than one contact.NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person to whom you send the message.3 Tap the Message field and begin composing your message.4 Tap to open the Options menu. Choose from Quick message, Insert smiley, Schedule sending, Add subject and Discard. TIP! You can tap the icon to attach the file, that you want to share with message.5 Tap Send to send your message.6 Responses will appear on the screen. As you view and send additional messages, a message thread is created. WARNING: • The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the language and how the SMS is coded.• If an image, video or audio file is added to an SMS message, it is automatically converted into an MMS message and you are charged accordingly.
41Threaded box Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation.Changing your message settingsYour phone message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings according to your preferences.• Tap the Messaging icon on the Home screen, tap and then tap Settings.
42E-mailYou can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange.Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need.Managing an email accountThe first time you open the E-mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.After the initial set-up, E-mail displays the contents of your inbox. To add another email account:• Press > > Apps tab > E-mail > tap > Settings > Add account.To change an email account's settings:• Press > > Apps tab > E-mail > tap > Settings > General settings.To delete an email account:• Press > > Apps tab > E-mail > tap > Settings > tap > Remove account > Select the account to delete > Remove > select Yes.Working with account foldersPress > > Apps tab > E-mail > tap and select 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 emailTo compose and send a message1 While in the E-mail application, tap the .2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons.3 Tap the to add a Cc/Bcc and tap to attach files, if required.4 Enter the text of the message. 5 Tap .TIP! When a new email arrives in your Inbox, you will be notified by a sound or vibration.
43CameraTo open the Camera application, press > > Apps tab > .Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens.Shot mode – Choose from Normal, Panorama, Continuous shot or Sports.Settings – Tap this icon to open the settings menu.Video mode – Tap and slide down this icon to switch to video mode.Capture buttonGallery – Tap to view the last photo you captured. This enables you to access your gallery and view saved photos while in camera mode.NOTE: Please ensure the camera lens is clean before taking pictures.
44Using the advanced settingsIn the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap .To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whisky, Kimchi or LG.Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the photo.Tap to select the focus mode.Selects photo resolution. If you choose high resolution, file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory.The ISO rating 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 cannot use the flash.Improves color quality in various lighting conditions.Applies artistic effects to your pictures.Sets a delay after the capture button is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in the photo.Activate this to use your phone's location-based services. NOTE: This function is available when the GPS function is active or connected network.Selects a shutter sound.Set the Volume Key whether to use for the capture or zoom. Select storage to save images. Opens the help guide to know how a function operates.Restores all camera default settings.Camera
45TIP!• When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and shot mode. Check these before you take your next photo.• The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo color or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the Settings menu.Taking a quick photo 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject your want to photograph.2 Focus boxes will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. You can also tap anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot.3 When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject.4 Tap to capture the photo.Once you've taken a photoTap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. Tap to take another photo immediately.Tap to send your photo to others or share it via social network services.Tap to delete the photo.TIP! If you have an SNS account set up on your phone, you can share your photo with your SNS community.NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.
46Tap to open all advanced options.Set image as – Tap to use the photo as a Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, Wallpaper.Move – Tap to move the photo to another place.Copy – Tap to copy the selected photo and save it to another album.Copy to Clip Tray – Tap to copy the photo and store in the Clip Tray.Rename – Tap to edit the name of the selected photo.Rotate left/right – To rotate left or right.Crop – Crop your photo. Move your finger across the screen to select the area to be cropped.Edit – View and edit the photo.Slideshow – Automatically shows you the images in the current folder one after the other.Add location – To add the location information.Details – Find out more information about the file.From your GalleryTap Gallery. • To view more photos, scroll left or right.• To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).Camera
47Video cameraGetting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens.Recording mode – Choose from Normal or Live effect.Settings – Tap this icon to open the settings menu.Camera mode – Tap and slide up this icon to switch to camera mode.Start recordingGallery – Tap to view the last video you recorded. This enables you to access your gallery and view your saved videos while in video mode.TIP!When recording a video, place two fingers on the screen and pinch to use the Zoom function.
48Using the advanced settingsUsing the viewfinder, tap to open all the advanced options. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording.Defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” for a lower brightness video or towards “+” for a higher brightness video.Improves color quality in various lighting conditions.Choose a colour tone to use for your new view.Activate this to use your phone's location-based services.NOTE: This function is available when the GPS function is active or connected network.Set the Volume Key whether to use for the record or zoom. Select storage to save videos. Opens the help guide to know how a function operates.Restores all camera default settings.Recording a quick video1 Open the Camera application and slide the Video mode button. 2 The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen.3 Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video.4 Tap once to start recording.5 A red light will appear at the top left corner of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video. 6 Tap on the screen to stop recording.Video camera
49TIP! – Tap to capture an image during recording a video. – Tap to pause recording a video.After recording a videoIn the viewfinder, tap the video thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to view the last video you took.Tap to record another video immediately.Tap to send your video to others or share it via social network services.Tap to delete the video.NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.From your GalleryTap Gallery. Tap on video play icon to play the video.
50FunctionGuest Mode To protect your privacy or limit some applications to your children, you can use the Guest mode.When you lend your phone to others, you can limit the applications to be displayed.In advance, set the Guest mode and customize the options.NOTE: To use the Guest mode, the pattern lock should be set in advance. 1 Press > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > Guest mode.2 Tap the Guest Mode switch to enable this mode.Knock CodeYou can unlock the screen when screen is off by taping the correct area and sequence.To activate Knock Code feature1 Press > > Apps tab > Settings > Diaplay tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code.2 This opens a screen that will guide you through how to select the unlock sequence. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence.TIP: Double-tap to turn the screen on when Knock Code is not in use.KnockONYou can turn on/off the screen by just double-tap.To activate KnockON feature1 Press > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > Gestures.2 Place a checkmark on Screen on/off.Double-tap the center screen quickly to unlock the screen. To lock the screen, double-tap the status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen. NOTE: When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will turn the screen off immediately after turning it on in order to prevent abnormal turning on in your pocket or bag.
51Plug & PopPlug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone.1 Plug in earphone.2 The applications panel will display and you can select an app to run.NOTE: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show the applications panel. XPress > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > Accessory > Earphone Plug & Pop.QuickMemoThe QuickMemo allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.Capture screens, draw on them and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo. OR1 Enter the QuickMemo screen by pressing both the Volume up and down keys for one second on the screen you want to capture.OR Touch and slide the status bar downward and tap .
522 Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, Eraser and create a memo.3 Tap in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen. To exit QuickMemo at any time, tap . NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail.Using the QuickMemo optionsYou can easily use the QuickMenu options when using the QuickMemo.Tap to keep the current QuickMemo as a text overlay on the screen and continue to use the phone. Selects whether to use the background screen or not.Undo or Redo.Selects the pen type and the colour.Erases the memo that you created.Function
53Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available applications.Saves the memo with the current screen in the Gallery.Viewing the saved QuickMemo Tap Gallery and select the QuickMemo album.QSlideFrom any screen, bring up a notepad, calendar, and more as a window inside your screen. ORTap to exit the QSlide and return to full window.Tap to adjust transparency.Tap to end the QSlide.Tap to adjust the size.1 Touch and slide the status bar downwards > tap QSlide apps or while using applications that support QSlide, tap . The function will be continuously displayed as a small window on your screen.2 You can make a call, browse the Web, or choose other phone options. You can also use and tap the screen under the small windows when the transparency bar is not full .NOTE: The QSlide can support up to two windows at the same time.
54GalleryOpen the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and videos.1 Press > > Apps tab > Gallery. You can manage and share all your image and video files with Gallery.NOTE:• Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the device.• Some files may not play properly, depending on how they are encoded.Viewing picturesLaunching Gallery displays your available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves a picture, the download folder is automatically created to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder. Select a folder to open it.Pictures are displayed by creation date in a folder. Select a picture to view it full screen. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods to zoom in on an image:• Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap to return.Playing videosVideo files show the icon in the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap . The Videos application will launch.Editing photosWhen viewing an photo, tap > Edit.Deleting photos/videosUse one of the following methods:• In a folder, tap and select photos/videos by ticking, and then tap on Delete.• When viewing a photo, tap .Multimedia
55Setting as wallpaperWhen viewing a photo, tap > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign to a contact.NOTE:• Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.VideosYour phone has a built-in video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. To access the video player, touch > Apps tab > Videos.Playing a video1 Touch > Apps tab > Videos. 2 Select the video you want to play. Touch to pause/resume video playback.Touch to go 10 seconds forward.
56Touch to go 10 seconds backward.Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen.Tap to capture image during playing a video.Touch to use QSlide. Touch to lock/unlock a video screen.To change the volume while watching a video, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone.Touch and hold a video in the list. The Share, Delete, Trim and Details options will be displayed.MusicYour phone has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, press > > Apps tab > Music.Playing a song1 Press > > Apps tab > Music. 2 Tap Songs.3 Select the song you want to play.Multimedia
57/Tap to pause/ resume playback.Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle. Touch and hold to fast forward.Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist, or shuffle. Touch and hold to rewind.Tap to display the Volume slider bar, then adjust the playback volume on the slider bar.Touch to see all song list.Tap to find the files with YouTube.Tap to open the current playlist.Tap to add the song to your favourites.Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order).
58Tap to toggle through the repeat modes to repeat all songs, repeat current song, or repeat off.To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone.Touch and hold any song in the list. The Play, Add to playlist, Share, Set as ringtone, Delete, Details and Search options will be displayed.Add music files to your phoneStart by transferring music files to your phone:• Transfer music using Media sync (MTP).• Download from the wireless Web.• Synchronize your phone to a computer.• Receive files via Bluetooth.Transfer music using Media sync (MTP)1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable.2 Select the Media sync (MTP) option. Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder.NOTE:• Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.• Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material.Multimedia
59FM radio Your phone has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack.

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