LG Electronics USA D321 Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE/WCDMA Phone with WLAN and Bluetooth User Manual 01 LG D321 AIO UG EN 140311 LG indd

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User GuideLG-D321MFL68301001 (1.0) www.lg.comENGLISH

2About this user guidePlease read this user guide carefully before you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference.Should your phone fails to operate correctly, refer to the FAQ section.• Some features and service may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software.• Screen displays and illustrations on this user manual may differ from those you see on the actual phone.• Designs and specifications of the phone and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.SERVICE ACTIVATION

3Table of contentsSERVICE ACTIVATION ................................2Important notice .......................................6Getting to know your phone ...................12Phone overview .....................................12Installing the Micro SIM card and battery ...................................................14Charging your phone .............................16Inserting a microSD card .......................18Removing the microSD card ..................19Formatting the microSD card .................19Locking and unlocking the screen ..........20Your Home screen ...................................21Touch Screen tips ..................................21Home screen .........................................22Customizing the Home screen ..............22Returning to recently-used applications .23Notiﬁ cations ..........................................23Accessing notiﬁ cations .........................24Quick Settings .....................................24Notiﬁ cation icons on the Status Bar .......25On-screen keyboard ..............................26Entering special characters ..................27Google account setup .............................28Connecting to Networks and Devices ....29Wi-Fi .....................................................29Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ...............29Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network ......................................29Bluetooth ...............................................29USB tethering ........................................32Smartphone Mobile Hotspots .................32Calls ........................................................34Making a call .........................................34Calling your contacts .............................34Answering and rejecting a call ...............34Adjusting the in-call volume ...................35Making a second call .............................35Ending a Call .........................................35Ending a Call from the Status Bar ..........36Viewing your call logs ............................36Call settings ...........................................36Contacts ..................................................37Searching for a contact ..........................37Adding a new contact ............................37Favorite Contacts ...................................37Creating a group ....................................38Messaging ............................................... 39Conversation view .................................39Sending a message ...............................39Using smilies .........................................40Changing your message settings ...........40Email .......................................................41Managing an email account ...................41Working with account folders .................41Composing and sending email ...............42

4Table of contentsCamera .................................................... 43Getting to know the viewﬁ nder ..............43Using the advanced settings ..................44Taking a quick photo .............................45Once you've taken a photo.....................46Viewing your saved photos ....................47Camcorder ..............................................48Getting to know the viewﬁ nder ..............48Using the advanced settings ..................49Recording a quick video .........................50After recording a video...........................50Watching your saved videos ..................51Adjusting the volume when viewing a video .....................................................51Functions ................................................52QuickMemo ...........................................52Using the QuickMemo options ..............53Viewing the saved QuickMemo .............53QSlide ....................................................54Multimedia ..............................................55Gallery ................................................... 55Viewing pictures ..................................55Zooming in and out ..............................55Playing videos .....................................55Viewing photo options ..........................56Deleting images and videos ..................56Setting as wallpaper ............................56Videos ...................................................56Playing a video ....................................56Music ....................................................57Add music ﬁ les to your phone ...............57Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) 58Playing a song .....................................58Utilities ....................................................60Guest Mode ...........................................60Setting your alarm .................................60Using your calculator .............................61Adding an event to your calendar ...........61ThinkFree Viewer ...................................61LG Backup .............................................62About backing up and restoring smartphone data .................................62LG Backup your smart phone data ........63Scheduling automatic backups .............63Restoring smartphone data...................63Google+ ................................................64Voice Search..........................................64Downloads ............................................65The Web ..................................................66Web .......................................................66Using the Web toolbar ..........................66Viewing webpages ...............................66Opening a page ...................................66Searching the web by voice ..................67Bookmarks ..........................................67History ................................................67Chrome .................................................67Viewing webpages ...............................67Opening a page ...................................67

5Syncing with other devices ...................68Settings ...................................................69Access the Settings menu .....................69Networks ...............................................69Sound .................................................... 71Display ..................................................72General .................................................. 74Phone software update ..........................80Phone software update ..........................80LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over-the-Air (OTA) .................................80Trademarks .............................................82Trademarks ...........................................82DivX Mobile ..........................................82Dolby Digital Plus ...................................82Accessories .............................................84Troubleshooting ......................................85For Your Safety........................................89

6Important noticeBefore you start using the phone, please read this!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.1. Phone MemoryIn order to make more memory available, you will have to manage your applications and delete some data, such as applications or messages.Managing applications 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Apps.2 When the list of applications appears, scroll and tap the application you want to disable.3 Tap Uninstall and then tap OK to conﬁ rm that you want to uninstall the desired application.To stop applications1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Apps. and select the RUNNING tab.2 Select the desired application and tap Stop to stop it.2. Optimizing Battery LifeYou can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need to run constantly in the background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. To extend the life of your battery• Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS. • Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

7• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.• Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be reduced.• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level.To view the battery charge level1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab > About phone > Battery.2 The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the top menu of the screen.To monitor and control what uses the battery1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab > About phone > Battery > Battery use.2 The bottom of the screen displays battery usage time and also lists applications or services using battery power from greatest amount to least.3. Installing an Open Source Operating System Installing an open source operating system on your phone and not using the operating system provided by the manufacturer can cause your phone to malfunction.Warning! • If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty. • To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources, such as Play Store. If some applications are not properly installed on your phone, your phone may not work properly- or serious errors may occur. You will need to uninstall those applications and all of its data and settings from the phone.

84. Using a screen lockSet a screen lock to secure your phone from unauthorized use. To set the screen lock, follow the process below.From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock and select from None, Swipe, Konck code, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.NOTE: In case that you have trouble with Face Unlock, you can unlock the screen with a pattern and/or PIN as a backup.Warning! Take precautions when using an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password. It is very important that you remember the screen unlock information you set. You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen unlock information. If you used up all 5 opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt unlocking the phone again.When you can’t recall your Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password: If you logged into a Google account on the phone and failed to use the correct pattern 5 times, tap Forgot pattern? You will be required to sign in with your Google account and prompted to create a new unlock pattern.If you have set a backup PIN, you can unlock the screen by entering the backup PIN.If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone or you forgot your PIN or Password, you need to perform a hard reset. 5. Using Hard Reset (Factory Reset) If your phone needs to be restored to its original condition, use a Hard Reset to initialize your phone.Important notice

107. Using a microSD CardPictures, music and video files, can be saved to external memory. Before saving these files to external memory, you need to insert a microSD card. If you have not inserted a microSD card, your items will be saved to internal memory. Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted. To unmount the microSD card, from the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap System settings > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card.8. Connecting Your Phone to a Computer via USB1 Use the USB cable that was provided with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You’ll receive a notiﬁ cation that the USB is connected and can see USB connection type pop-up.2 Tap Media sync (MTP) to conﬁ rm that you want to transfer ﬁ les between your phone’s microSD card and the computer.When the phone is connected as USB storage, you receive a notification. Your phone’s microSD card is installed as a drive on your computer. You can now copy files to and from the microSD card.9. Opening and Switching ApplicationsMulti-tasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There’s no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don’t consume resources unnecessarily.Important notice

11TIP! To return to a recent application, press and hold the Home Key . The screen then displays a list of applications you have recently used.10. Unlock the ScreenYour screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data connection. To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock Key .11. Hold the Phone Straight UpPlease hold the mobile phone straight up as a regular phone.While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. It may affect call quality.12. When the Screen FreezesIf the phone does not respond to user input or the screen freezes:Remove the battery, reinsert it, then turn the phone on.ORPress and hold the Power/Lock Key for 10 seconds to turn it off. If it still does not work, please contact the service center.13. Do Not Connect Your Phone When You Power On/Off Your PC Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on or off as it might result in PC errors.

12Phone overviewEarpieceProximity SensorFront-Facing Camera LensUse to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported applications.Home Key • Returns to the Home screen from any screen.• Press and hold to view a list of the most recently used apps.Back Key • Returns to the previous screen.• Closes pop-up menus and dialog boxes.Power/Lock Key• Press and hold to power on and off, restart, enable and disable Airplane mode, or change the ringer type.• Turns your screen on and off and locks it.Menu Key • Displays available options for the current screen or app.Touch screenNOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls.Warning! Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.Getting to know your phone

13TIP!• Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are available.• If your phone has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery, install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds.Back CoverBack Camera LensmicroSD Card SlotMicro SIM card slotSpeakerBatteryFlashCharger/USB PortMicrophoneEarphone JackPower/Lock KeyVolume keys• On the Home screen: Controls ringer volume• During a call: Controls your earpiece volume• When playing a song: Controls volume continuously

14Getting to know your phoneInstalling the Micro SIM card and batteryBefore you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the Micro SIM card and battery:1 Hold the phone on your hand ﬁ rmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the ﬁ ngertip cutout located on the bottom of the cover and pull it up to remove it.

152 Slide the Micro SIM card into the Micro SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards and the notched side is inserted ﬁ rst (see image below).3 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery and press the battery down until it clicks into place .

16Getting to know your phone4 Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place .Charging your phoneA rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone. A USB adapter, which is included with your phone, is used to charge the battery. Ask your local sales representative for further details regarding approved batteries and chargers. Before using your phone for the first time, make sure the battery is fully charged. An uncharged battery will fully recharge after 3 hours.USB AdapterUSB Cable

17NOTE: Make sure the battery is installed before connecting the USB adapter. If the battery is not installed and the USB adapter is connected, the phone will not operate properly due to prolonged power cycling. Also, removing the battery with the USB adapter connected may damage the device. Please unplug USB adapter before removing battery.Warning! If the touch screen does not function while the phone’s in the process of charging, this may be due to an unstable power supply. If this occurs, disconnect the USB cable from the device or unplug the USB adapter from the power outlet.1 Connect the USB adapter and USB cable.2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone’s Charger/USB Port.NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

18Getting to know your phoneInserting a microSD cardInsert a microSD™ card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. NOTE: This device supports up to a 32GB microSD card.1 Remove the back cover.2 Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.

19Removing the microSD cardTo safely remove the microSD card from your phone, first you need to unmount it.1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card.2 Remove the battery cover and battery, then gently pull the microSD card from the slot.Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted.Formatting the microSD cardWarning! All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card.1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab >Storage.2 Tap Erase SD card (twice).

203 If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.NOTE: If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will have been deleted.Locking and unlocking the screenIf you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power.When you are not using the your phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications).To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen will appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock your Home screen. The last screen you viewed will open.Getting to know your phone

21Your Home screenTouch Screen tipsHere are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard.Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out after taking a picture (using the Camera), and when using Maps.Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or Maps, or when browsing pictures.Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation.NOTE:• To select an item, touch the center of the icon.• Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm touch.• Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any other keys.

22Home screenSimply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers.NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider.On your Home screen, you can view the Quick Keys icons at the bottom of the screen. These icons provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most. Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a call. Touch the Contacts icon to open your contacts. Touch the Messaging icon to access your messages and create a new message. Touch the Web icon to access to the internet. Touch the Apps icon to display all of your installed applications. To open any application, simply touch the icon in the applications list.NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider.NOTE: To add an icon, touch and hold the desired icon and drag it to the Quick Keys bar. Release it at the desired location. To remove an icon, touch and hold it, then drag it out of the Quick Keys bar.Customizing the Home screenYou can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favorite apps and widgets to the Home screen.Your Home screen

23To add items on your Home screen:1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.2 Tap the Apps or Widgets tab.3 Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your ﬁ nger.To remove an item from the Home screen:Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and lift your finger.TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired location.TIP! Using foldersYou can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen, and a folder will be created.Returning to recently-used applications1 Press and hold the Home Key . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently.2 Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back Key to return to your previous screen.NotificationsNotifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads.From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone’s current status and pending notifications.When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending

24notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing things like Wi-Fi or bat tery strength on the right.NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.Pending notificationsBluetooth, Wi-Fi & battery statusAccessing notificationsSwipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards.Quick SettingsUse the Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness and more. The Quick Settings are located at the top of the Notifications Panel.NOTE: Touch and hold an icon from the Quick Settings to view the function's settings menu.To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel Open the Notifications Panel, scroll the Quick Settings bar to the left, and touch . You can then view and rearrange the desired items on the Quick Settings menu. To set more items to be displayed on the Notifications Panel, touch the checkmark option next to each item.Your Home screen

25Notification icons on the Status BarNotification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.Icon Description Icon DescriptionNo SIM card inserted Ringer is silencedNo network signal available Vibrate mode is onAirplane mode is on Battery fully chargedConnected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is chargingWired headset connected Phone is connected to PC via USB cableCall in progress Downloading data

26Missed call Uploading dataBluetooth is on GPS is onSystem warning Data is synchronizingAn alarm is set New Gmail message availableNew voicemail available New Hangouts message availableNew text or multimedia message Choose input methodA song is currently playing Mobile hotspot is activeNOTE: The icons location in the Status Bar may differ according to the function or service.On-screen keyboardYou can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.Using the keypad & entering text Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. Tap to enter a space. Tap to create a new line.Your Home screen

27 Tap to delete the previous character.Entering special charactersThe on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. "á").For example, touch and hold the desired key (for example, the "a" key). After the desired character appears, slide your your finger over it and lift it off to enter it.

28When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: • Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen. OR • From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google.If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and password, then touch . Otherwise, touch New and enter the necessary information to create a new Google Account.Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone automatically synchronizes with your Google account on the Web.Your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events and other information from these applications and services on the Web are synchronized with your phone. (This will depend on your synchronization settings.)After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and take advantage of Google services on your phone.Google account setup

29Wi-FiWith 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 networksTo use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features; you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them. Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery. NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional charges may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use. Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Networks tab > Wi-Fi.2 Tap to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.3 Tap Search to see a list of active and in-range Wi-Fi networks.• Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.4 Touch a network to connect to it.• If the network is secured, you are prompted to enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details)5 The Status Bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.BluetoothBluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Connecting to Networks and Devices

30Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.Turn on BluetoothFrom the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings > Networks tab, then tap the Bluetooth switch to turn on the Bluetooth functionality.To make your phone visible to other devices1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings > Networks tab > Bluetooth.2 Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.3 Tap the checkbox next to the device name. Visibility is set to 2 minutes by default.NOTE: To change the visibility time length, tap the Menu Key > Visibility timeout. Choose from 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 1 hour, or Never time out.To scan other Bluetooth devices1 Access the Bluetooth menu and make sure that it is on.2 Tap Search for devices.NOTE: To find other devices, place them in discoverable mode.Pairing Bluetooth devices1 Access the Bluetooth menu and make sure that it is on.2 Tap Search for devices. Your device will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.3 Tap the device you want to pair from the list.4 Tap Pair or Enter the passkey if needed, and tap OK.NOTE: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information.Connecting to Networks and Devices

31TIP! Please consult documentation included with Bluetooth device for information on pairing mode and passcode (typically 0 0 0 0 – four zeroes).How to send data from your phone via BluetoothYou can send data via Bluetooth by running a corresponding application, not from the Bluetooth menu.• Sending pictures: Open the Gallery application and tap a picture. Then tap > Bluetooth. Check the devices if Bluetooth is turned on. Then tap the device you want to send data to from the list.• Sending contacts: Open the Contacts application. Tap the contact you want to share, then tap the Menu Key > Share > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on and tap Search for devices. Then tap the device you want to send data to from the list.TIP!• The supported Bluetooth version is Bluetooth 4.0 and certified by Bluetooth SIG. It is compatible with other Bluetooth SIG certified devices.• Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.• Supported profiles are HFP/HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, FTP(Server), HID, MAP and PBAP.To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phoneWhen a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a call, you can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone. NOTE: Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the call from the phone to the Bluetooth device, or vice versa.

32USB tetheringYou can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a USB cable.To tether your phone with your computer using the USB1 Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. 2 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering & networks. 3 Tap the USB tethering switch to turn it on.NOTE:• To use your phone’s tethering capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service added to your rate plan. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors.• You cannot access your phone’s microSD card on your computer when using USB tethering.Smartphone Mobile HotspotsYou can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection.To create a portable hotspot, tap Apps > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering & networks > Mobile HotSpot. Tap the Mobile HotSpot switch to turn it on. Tap Configure Mobile HotSpot and set a password upon first use.Connecting to Networks and Devices

33NOTE: To use your phone’s Hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service added to your rate plan. In addition, your Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service cannot be used at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your Wi-Fi connection prior to launching this service. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, other unauthorized devices be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection.

34Making a call1 From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the dial pad.2 Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear .3 Tap Call to make a call.4 To end a call, tap End .TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold .Calling your contacts1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.2 Scroll through the contact list or tap the Search contacts box and enter the ﬁ rst letter(s) of the contact you want to call. You can also tap a letter along the right side of the screen to access names starting with the chosen letter.3 In the list that is displayed, tap the contact you want to call.4 In the Contact Info screen, tap the phone number you wish to call.Answering and rejecting a callTo answer an incoming call when the screen is locked or unlocked, swipe Answer in any direction. Swipe Decline in any direction to decline an incoming call.TIP! Decline with messageYou can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call with message during a meeting.Calls

35Adjusting the in-call volumeTo adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.Making a second call1 During your initial call, tap the Menu Key and select Add call.2 Dial the number or search your contacts.3 Tap Call to connect the call.4 Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be put on hold.5 Tap the call entry on the screen to toggle between active calls or tap Merge calls to merge the calls.6 To end active calls, tap End . If there is no active call, it will end the call on Hold.Ending a CallTap End to end a call.NOTE: To redial recent numbers, touch Redial at the end of the call or find the number within the Call logs and tap Call to the right of the entry.If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you will be notified that you are still on an active call by the green phone icon within the Status Bar.

36Ending a Call from the Status Bar1 Touch and drag the Status Bar down to open the Notiﬁ cations Panel.2 Tap End call to end the currently active call.Viewing your call logsFrom the Home screen, tap Phone , then tap the Call logs tab.View a complete list of all dialed, received, and missed voice calls.TIP! Tap any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call.TIP! Tap the Menu Key , then tap Clear to delete entries individually or Clear all to delete all.Call settingsYou can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by your carrier.1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Networks tab.2 Tap Call and set any desired options.Calls

37You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts.Searching for a contact1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.2 Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the keypad. You can also tap a letter along the right side of the screen to access names starting with the chosen letter.Adding a new contact1 From the Home screen, tap Phone and enter the new contact’s number.2 Tap the Menu Key > Add to Contacts > New contact. Select the desired account (if applicable).3 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, tap . Choose from Take photo to take a picture using the camera or Select from Gallery. Then browse for an image and select it.4 Tap to enter more speciﬁ c name information.5 Enter the details about your contact.6 Tap Save to save the contact entry.Favorite ContactsYou can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.To add a contact to your favorites1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.2 Tap a contact to view its details.3 Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns gold and the contact Contacts

38is added to your favorites.To remove a contact from your favorites list1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.2 Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts.3 Tap a contact to view its details.4 Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites.Creating a group1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.2 Tap the Groups tab, then tap the Menu Key and select New group.3 Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a ringtone for the group.4 Tap Save to save the group.NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your contacts.Contacts

39Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.Warning! The LG Messaging app should be set up as the default SMS app. If not, some message functions will be limited.Conversation viewMessages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations.Sending a message1 From the Home screen, tap Messaging , then tap Compose to create a new message.2 Enter a contact name or phone number in the To ﬁ eld. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can tap a suggested recipient. You can also add multiple contacts.3 Tap the text ﬁ eld to start entering your message.4 Tap the Menu Key to open the options menu. Choose from any of the available options.5 Tap to send your message.Warning! The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the text message is coded and the language used in the message.Warning! If an image, video, or audio file is added to a text message, it will be automatically converted into a multimedia message and your service plan will be decremented accordingly.Messaging

40NOTE: When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible notification.Using smiliesLiven up your messages using smilies.When writing a new message, tap or tap the Menu Key > Insert smiley.Changing your message settingsYour phone’s message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.• From the Home screen, tap Messaging > Menu Key > Settings.Messaging

41EmailYou can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange.Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need.Managing an email accountThe first time you open the Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.After the initial setup, Email displays the contents of your inbox. If you have added more than one account, you can switch among accounts.To add another email account:• Press the Home Key and tap Apps > Apps tab > Email > Menu Key > Settings > Add account.To change an email account's settings:• Press the Home Key and tap Apps > Apps tab > Email > Menu Key > Settings. Tap General settings to change settings that affect all accounts. Tap an individual account to change settings only for that account.To delete an email account:• Press the Home Key and tap Apps > Apps tab > Email > Menu Key > Settings > tap > Remove account > Select the account to delete > Remove > Yes.Working with account foldersOpen the Email application and tap the Menu Key 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.

42Composing and sending emailTo compose and send a message1 While in the Email application, tap Write .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 Attach to attach ﬁ les, if required.4 Enter the subject and your message5 Tap the Send to send the message.TIP! When a new email arrives in your Inbox, you will be notified by a sound or vibration. Tap the email notification to stop receiving notifications.Email

43To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen.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 button – Captures a picture. Gallery – 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.Camera

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 the Back Key .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.If you set Auto review on, it will automatically display the picture that was just taken. 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.Camera

45Set the Volume Key whether to use for the capture or zoom. Select the storage location to save images. Opens the help guide to know how a function operates.Restores all camera default settings.TIP!• When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and scene 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 viewﬁ nder 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.

46Once you've taken a photoTouch the image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the last photo you took. The following options are available:Touch to take another photo immediately.Touch to share your photo with others using any of the available methods.Touch to delete the photo.TIP! If you have a social networking account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with your social networking community.NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.Touch the Menu Key to open all advanced options.Set image as – Tap to use the photo as a Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen 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 to the Clip Tray feature.Rename – Tap to edit the name of the selected photo.Rotate left/right – Allows you 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.Camera

47Add location – Allows you to add the location information.Details – Find out more information about the contents.Viewing your saved photosYou can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the image preview in the bottom of the screen and your Gallery will be displayed.• 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).

48To open the Camcorder application, tap Apps > Camera > slide down to to toggle from Camera to Camcorder mode.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. 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. Record – Tap to start recording. Gallery – 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.Camcorder

49Using the advanced settingsUsing the viewfinder, touch 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.If you turn Auto review on, it will automatically play the video you just recorded. 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 the storage location to save videos. Opens the help guide to know how a function operates.Restores all camera default settings.

50Recording a quick video1 Open the Camera application and slide the Video mode button. 2 The video camera viewﬁ nder 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 viewﬁ nder with a timer showing the length of the video. 6 Tap on the screen to stop recording.TIP! – Tap to capture image during recording a video. – Tap to pause during recording a video.After recording a videoTouch the image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the video. The following options are available:Touch to record another video immediately.Touch to share your video with others using any of the available methods.Touch to delete the video.Camcorder

51Watching your saved videos1 In the viewﬁ nder, touch the image preview in the bottom of the screen.2 Your Gallery will appear on the screen.3 Tap a video to play it automatically.Adjusting the volume when viewing a videoTo adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.

52FunctionsQuickMemoThe QuickMemo feature 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 .2 Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Color, and Eraser. Then create a memo.

533 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 optionsThe following options are available when using QuickMemo.Touch to keep the current memo on the screen and use the phone features simultaneously.Allows you to select the type of background image you want to use.Allows you to undo and redo previous actions.Selects the pen type and color and the cropping tool.Erases the memo that you created.Touch to share your memo with others using any of the available methods.Saves the memo in the Gallery.Viewing the saved QuickMemoFrom the Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery and select the QuickMemo album.

54QSlideFrom 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 Slide the Status Bar downwards and tap an application from the QSlide apps section. 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.Functions

55MultimediaGalleryYou can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos.From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery .You can manage and share all your image and video files with the 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. Tap 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. Double-tap again to return to fullscreen view.• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out.Playing videosVideo files show the icon in the preview. Select a video and tap to play it.

56Viewing photo optionsWhen viewing a photo, tap the Menu Key and use the advanced editing options.Deleting images and videosUse one of the following methods:• In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete.• When viewing a photo or video, tap .Setting as wallpaperWhen viewing a photo, touch the Menu Key > 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 video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. To access the video player, from the Home screen tap Apps > Videos .Playing a video1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Videos . 2 Select the video you want to play.Multimedia

57 Touch to pause/resume video playback.Touch to go 10 seconds forward.Touch 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 Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.Touch and hold a video in the list to access the following options: Share, Trim, Delete and Details.MusicYour phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Music .Add music files to your phoneStart by transferring music files to your phone:• Transfer music using Media sync (MTP).• Download from the wireless Web.

58Transfer 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 ﬁ les from your PC to the drive folder.3 When you’re ﬁ nished transferring ﬁ les, swipe the Status Bar down and touch USB connected > Charge only. You may now safely unplug your device.Playing a song1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Music .2 Touch the Songs tab.3 Select the song you want to play./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.Tap to set audio effects.Tap to find the song on 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).Multimedia

59Tap 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 Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.Touch and hold any song in the list to access the following options: Play, Add to playlist, Share, Set as ringtone, Delete, Details and Search.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.NOTE: 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.

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