LG Electronics USA D959 Multi-Band WCDMA/GSM/EDGE/LTE Phone with WLAN, Bluetooth and RFID User Manual LG D959 TMO UG EN JB 130829 indd

LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. Multi-Band WCDMA/GSM/EDGE/LTE Phone with WLAN, Bluetooth and RFID LG D959 TMO UG EN JB 130829 indd

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Users Manual 1

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LG-D959LG-D959 User GuideEnglish•  Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual phone.•  Some of the contents of this guide may not apply to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. All information in this document is subject to change without notice.•  This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard.•  Copyright ©2013 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.•  Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.
2If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service:•  Service Agreement and agent code on your Agreement.•  Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address.NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your company or government agency, address, and tax ID.•  Your Social Security number, current driver’s license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes.•  Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and services (see http://www.t-mobile.com/ for the latest plan information).•  SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on the box bar code label).By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and your Service Agreement.About 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 ........... 12Installing the micro SIM card .............15Charging your phone ........................... 16Switching between and exiting applications............................................. 17Your Home screen ............................ 18Touch screen tips ..................................18Proximity sensor .................................... 19Quick Switch to Silent/Vibrate Mode .........................................20Home Screen Overview   .................... 21Navigating Through the Home Screen Canvases .................................................21Edit pages ............................................... 22Unlocking the Screen .........................23KnockON  ...............................................24Navigating Through the Sub-Menus ............................................ 24Customizing your Home screen ......25Customizing apps icons on the Home screen .........................................26Creating Application Folders on the Home screen ......................................... 27Customizing the Apps screen ..........28See wallpaper without items .............28Notifi cations ...........................................29Accessing notifi cations ........................30Quick Settings........................................30Indicator icons on the Status Bar ...... 31Entering Text ..........................................32LG Keyboard ........................................... 34QWERTY Keyboard ............................... 35Phone Keyboard .....................................37Handwriting ............................................. 39Various On-screen Phone options ..40Tips for Editing Text .............................42Using Clip Tray ......................................42Text Link .................................................43Plug&Pop ...............................................44Google account setup ..................... 45Creating your Google account..........45Signing into your Google account ...45Calls .................................................. 47Making a call ......................................... 47Calling your contacts ........................... 47Answering and rejecting a call ......... 47When the screen is locked ..................47When the screen is unlocked .............47Adjusting the in-call volume .............48Making a second call ..........................48Viewing your call logs ..........................48Call settings ...........................................49Contacts ........................................... 50Searching for a contact ......................50Adding a new contact .........................50Favorite Contacts...................................51Messaging/Email ............................. 52Messaging ..............................................52Conversation view  ................................ 52Sending a message .............................. 52Using smilies .......................................... 53Changing your message settings ..... 53Email ........................................................53To open the Email application ........... 53Microsoft Exchange Email Account  53Other (POP3 & IMAP4) Email Account  .................................................. 54Incoming server settings ..................... 54Outgoing server settings ..................... 54To open your Combined inbox .......... 54
4Composing and Sending Email  ....... 55Working with Account Folders  .......... 55Adding and Editing Email Accounts  ................................................ 56Social Networking ............................57Adding an account to your phone .. 57Syncing accounts on your phone .... 57Camera ............................................. 59Getting to know the viewfi nder .........59Taking a photo  .....................................60Once you’ve taken the photo ............60Using the advanced settings ............60Viewing your saved photos ................62Setting a photo as the wallpaper .....63Multi-point AF .......................................63Shot & Clear ..........................................64Super zooming .....................................65Camcorder ........................................ 66Getting to know the viewfi nder .........66Recording a video ................................ 67Using the advanced settings ............ 67After recording a video .......................68Watching your saved videos .............. 69Adjusting the volume when viewing a video .....................................................69Dual recording ......................................69Tracking zoom ....................................... 70Audio zoom ............................................ 71Tracking focus ....................................... 72Live Zooming ........................................ 73Multimedia ........................................75Gallery ..................................................... 75Music ....................................................... 75How to save music/video fi les to the phone ...................................................... 75How to play music/video fi les on the phone ...................................................... 76Playing a song....................................... 76Working with Playlists .......................... 76To create a playlist ..................................76To add a song to a playlist ................. 77To remove a song from a playlist ..... 77To rename a playlist ............................. 77To delete a playlist ............................... 77Google Applications ........................ 79Maps ........................................................ 79Searching For Locations and Places ......................................................80Getting Directions ................................80Clear Map ................................................81Latitude .................................................... 81Local ........................................................82Play Store ...............................................83Gmail .......................................................83Utilities ............................................. 85QSlide .....................................................85QuickMemo ...........................................86QuickRemote ........................................ 87Universal remote ..................................88QuickTranslator .....................................89VuTalk ......................................................90Voice Mate ............................................. 93Notebook ................................................94Making a note .......................................94SmartShare ............................................96Setting the alarm .................................96Using the calculator ............................ 96Adding an event to your calendar ... 97Task Manager ........................................ 97Tasks ........................................................ 98POLARIS Viewer 5 ..............................98Table of contents
5The Web ......................................... 100Browser .................................................100Using options ......................................100Adding bookmarks ............................. 101Changing the Browser settings ....... 101Settings ...........................................102Networks tab ....................................... 102Airplane mode  .................................... 102Wi-Fi ....................................................... 102Bluetooth ............................................... 104Mobile data  ...........................................107Call ...........................................................107Share & connect ................................. 109Tethering & networks ...........................110Sound tab ............................................. 114Sound profi le ..........................................114Volumes  ..................................................114Vibrate strength .....................................114Quiet mode .............................................114Phone ringtone  .....................................114Smart ringtone  .....................................114Incoming call vibration .........................114Gentle vibration......................................114Ringtone with vibration ........................114Voice notifi cations .................................115Notifi cation sound  ...............................115Touch feedback & system   ................115Display tab ............................................ 115Home screen ..........................................115Lock screen.............................................116Front touch buttons  ............................. 117Brightness  .............................................. 117Screen timeout  ..................................... 117Screen-off effect ................................... 117Auto-rotate screen  .............................. 117Daydream  ............................................... 117Font type  ................................................ 117Font size  ................................................. 117Smart screen  ......................................... 117Smart video  ........................................... 117Notifi cation LED.....................................118Aspect ratio correction  .......................118General tab ........................................... 118Gestures...................................................118One-handed operation ........................119Storage ....................................................119Battery ...................................................... 119Apps ........................................................120Slide Aside .............................................120Accounts & sync ...................................121Cloud ........................................................ 121Guest mode ...........................................122Location access  ...................................123Security ................................................... 123Language & input  ...............................124Backup & reset .....................................125Date & time  ..........................................125Accessibility ...........................................125PC connection ...................................... 127Accessory ............................................... 127About phone ......................................... 127LG On-Screen Phone .....................128Phone software update ..................131Trademarks .....................................133Trademarks .......................................... 133DivX Mobile  ........................................ 133Dolby Digital Plus  .............................. 134Accessories .....................................135Troubleshooting ..............................136For Your Safety .............................. 140
6Important noticePlease 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 the Menu Key   and tap System settings > General tab > Apps.2   Tap one of the available tabs at the top of the screen and select the application you want to uninstall.3   Tap Uninstall and then tap OK to confi rm that you want to uninstall the desired application.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.    Wi-Fi will be set to On the first time you use your newly purchased phone.-  Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.-  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 charge level.
7To view the battery charge level1   From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key   and tap System settings > General tab > Battery. 2   The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the screen.To monitor and control what uses the battery1   From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key   and tap System settings > General tab > Battery. 2   Tap the battery icon.3   A list all of the applications or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount. You can also use it to turn off applications or services, if they are consuming too much power. Tap any of the listed items for more options.3.  Installing an Open Source Operating SystemInstalling 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 operating system 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 Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or PasswordSet Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password to secure your phone. To set the screen lock, follow the process below.From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key  , tap Lock screen settings > Select screen lock and select a desired screen lock from None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN and Password.NOTE: In case that you have trouble with Face Unlock, you can unlock the screen a Backup Pattern or PIN. 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 with keying in the backup PIN.If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone or you forgot your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset. Caution If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a hard reset.Important notice
9Read ALL steps before attempting.1   Turn the phone off.2   Press and hold Volume Down Key   + Power/Lock Key  at the same time. 3   Release the Power key when LG logo screen appears.4   Press the Power Key during 4 seconds within 3 seconds.5   Factory Hard Reset sceen appears.6   Read the warning and press the Power/Lock Key  to confi rm. Press the Volume Keys   to cancel.7   Your device will perform a hard reset.5.  Using Safe Mode Using Safe modeTo recover your phone when malfunctioning.Turn off your phone and reboot. When you see the T-Mobile booting animation press and hold the Volume Down Key   until you see the Home screen. OR While the phone is on, press and hold the Power/Lock Key  until the Phone options menu is displayed. Then press and hold Power off. Your Home screen will then be displayed with the words "Safe mode" in lower left corner. 1   From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key   and tap System settings > General tab > Apps.2   Tap one of the available tabs at the top of the screen and select the application you wish to uninstall. 3   Tap Uninstall and OK to confi rm. 4   After uninstalling the application, turn off and reboot your phone. NOTE: Please note that safe mode will disable all thrid party applications you have installed. They will be restored when you reboot again.
106.  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 mode screen.2   Tap Media sync (MTP) or Send images (PTP) to confi rm that you want to transfer fi les between your phone and the computer.When the phone is connected as USB storage, you receive a notification. Your phone is recognized as a device on your computer. You can now copy files to and from the phone.TIP! You can access your phone's storages while connected as USB storage. So you cannot use applications that rely on the storages, such as Music.7.  Unlock screen when using data connectionYour screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, press the Power/Lock Key . To change the length of time the screen takes to turn off, tap the Menu Key  > System settings > Display tab > Screen timeout and select the desired amount. 8.  Internal antennaPlease 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.Important notice
119. When the screen freezesIf the phone does not respond to user input or the screen freezes:Press and hold the Power/Lock Key  for 10 seconds to reboot it.10.  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.
12To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key  on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds.To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key  on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds and tap Power off and OK to confirm.Front viewFront Camera Lens-  Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported applications.Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor-  Senses proximity toward other objects, such as your head during a call, so that you do not accidentally activate unwanted features.LED IndicatorEarpieceBack Key -  Returns to the previous screen.-  Closes pop-up menus and dialog boxes.Menu Key -  Displays available options for the current screen or application.Home Key -  Returns to the Home screen from any screen.-  Press and hold to access your most recently used applications.Quick Keys-  Gives you quick access to your most used applications. -  To add an icon, drag and drop it in the bar. -  To remove an icon, touch and hold it and remove it from the bar.Getting to know your phone
13Warning! Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionalities. Do not cover the LCD’s proximity sensor with a protective film. This can cause the sensor to malfunction.TIP!•   Tap the Menu Key  whenever you open an application to check what options are available.Side viewMicro SIM card slot3.5mm Headset JackMicrophone(Main)IR(infrared) LEDSpeakerMicrophone(Sub)Charger/Accessory Port
14Getting to know your phoneRear viewVolume KeysBack Camera Lens  FlashPower/Lock Key NFC touch pointNoticeThe NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.
15Installing the micro SIM cardBefore you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. The eject button is a small round aperture just above the tray door. To install a new micro SIM card:1   Insert the micro SIM ejection tool that comes with the phone (or a thin pin) into the eject button aperture and push gently but fi rmly until the tray pops out. Then pull the micro SIM card tray located on the left side of the phone. Eject button aperture2   Position the micro SIM card into the tray. (as shown above image) 3   Insert the micro SIM card tray.NOTE: Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the SIM card.Warning! Always be careful. Ejection tool is a very sharp.
16Getting to know your phoneCharging your phone1   Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown below. The USB symbol on the USB cable should face toward you.2   Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port. Make sure the USB symbol is facing upwards.Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. NOTE: •  The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.•  Your phone has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage this rear area, as that will cause loss of performance.When the battery becomes fully discharged and you connect the phone to a charger, the Notification LED lights will blink. This is normal operation for a completely discharged battery to prevent overflowing current because the phone is designed to provide reasonable protection against damage to the battery. Once the battery has enough charge, the screen will turn on and display a battery image.
17Warning! •  For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.•  Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. When using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery slow charging the message regarding charging delay. Or, unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.•  It may be interrupted charging when you use a USB hub which is not retained rated voltage.Switching between and exiting applicationsMulti-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep running even when you open another application. There is no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch among several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t consume resources unnecessarily.Switching between applications-  Press and hold the Home Key . A list of recently used applications will be displayed. Then tap the application you want to access.-  To remove an application from the list, swipe the app preview to the left or right.To stop/exit an application1   From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key   and tap System settings > General tab > Apps.2   Tap one of the tabs at the top of the screen, choose the desired application and tap Force stop (or Stop) to stop the application.
18Your Home screenTouch screen tipsWith the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone. The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen: Ta p  - 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 Web page or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a Web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when using Maps.Pinch-to-Zoom - Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, Maps, Camera, or browsing pictures.Rotate the screen - From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation.
19NOTE: •  To select an item, tap the center of the icon.•  Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.•  Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any other keys or icons.Proximity sensorWhen receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls. Lock your phoneWhen you are not using the phone, press the Power/Lock Key  to lock your phone. This helps prevent accidental presses and saves battery power. Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the Home screen, or other screen you are viewing, is automatically replaced with the lock screen after 30 seconds (depending on the screen timeout settings) of inactivity to conserve the battery and prevent pocket dialing.To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key . The lock screen will appear. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock.  The last screen you were working on opens.
20Your Home screenNOTE: •  The automatic screen timeout can be configured manually in Settings. To change it, tap the Menu Key   > System settings > Display tab > Screen timeout.•      If there are any programs running when you lock the phone,    they may still be running in lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering the lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g.,    phone call,    web access and data communications).Setting Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, Password to unlock your phoneYou can slide the screen without entering any information, utilize facial recognition, draw your own unlock Pattern or enter a PIN or Password to add more security to your device. To set Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password, from the Home screen tap the Menu Key   > Lock screen settings > Select screen lock. Then choose from None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password and enter the desired information.CautionYou 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.Quick Switch to Silent/Vibrate ModeTo quickly set your phone to silent or vibrate mode, slide the Status Bar down and tap   until   or   appears.
21Home Screen Overview  The main Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders or widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default page and accessible from any menu by pressing Home Key .On your Home screen, you can view menu icons at the bottom of the screen. Menu icons provide easy and one-touch access to the functions you use the most.Navigating Through the Home Screen CanvasesYour phone has several Home screen canvases. If you like, you can place different applications on each of the Home screen canvases.From the main Home screen canvas, swipe the screen with your finger in either direction. The main Home screen canvas is located in the middle.
22Your Home screenEdit pagesTo add more canvases, pinch in on the Home screen and tap  . To change the order of the Home screens or set the default Home screen, pinch in. To return to the Home screen, pinch out or tap the Back Key  .You can also customize each canvas with shortcuts, folders, and widgets, which are shortcuts to your favorite applications.NOTE: On the Home screen, you can view the Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. The Quick Keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
23Unlocking the Screen1   Press the Power/Lock Key   to turn on your screen. Your Lock Screen will appear.2   From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it.•  To use a shortcut, swipe the shortcut icon at the bottom of the screen in any direction. The screen will unlock and open the application.
24Your Home screenKnockON KnockON is enabled by default. To turn it on or off, from the Home screen, tap the Menu Key   > System settings > General tab > Gestures > Screen on/off. With KnockON enabled and the phone locked, quickly double-tap the screen to wake the phone. Double-tap the screen again to turn the screen off. You can also double-tap an empty part of the Home screen.Navigating Through the Sub-MenusSub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging or Browser.1   Touch the Menu Key  . A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the phone screen.2   Tap an option.
25Customizing your Home screenYou can customize your Home screen by adding quick access items, such as shortcuts to an application, widgets, or changing the wallpaper. •  Apps: Add shortcuts to applications on the Home screen.•  Widgets: Add dynamically updating widgets to your Home screen to allow quick access to applications without opening the full application•  Wallpapers: Change the Home screen wallpaper.To add shortcuts to apps or widgets on the Home screen:1   Touch and hold an empty part of the Home screen. 2   Select a location (Home screen canvas) to add an item by swiping the Home screen from left to right or vice versa.3   Tap the type of item you want to add on the screen: Apps, or Widgets.4   Tap the desired app or widget.5   You will see a new icon on the Home screen. To place it on a different canvas, touch and hold it to drag it to the desired location and release your fi nger from the screen.
26TIP!To add a preloaded application or an application you have downloaded from Play Store to the Home screen, simply touch and hold the icon you want in the Apps screen and drag it to the desired Home screen canvas.To remove an item from the Home screen:If there is no available space on a particular Home screen panel, you must delete or remove an item before you can add another item. In this case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen panel.To delete an application icon from the Home screen, touch and hold the shortcut icon or widget you want to delete and drag to Remove  at the top of the screen. When   changes to  , lift your finger.You cannot delete the preloaded applications. (Only their icons can be deleted from the screen).Customizing apps icons on the Home screenYou can customize each application icon with images from your Gallery.1   Touch and hold an application icon until it’s unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon   will appear in the upper right corner of the application. Your Home screen
272   Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design. Or tap Photo icon to take a new picture or select a picture from the Gallery.Creating Application Folders on the Home screenYou can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish. On the Home screen1   Touch and hold an icon to unlock it from its positions. Then drag it over another icon and release it.2   A folder will be created.On the Apps screen1   From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key   to open the Apps screen.2   Tap  , then touch and hold the desired icon to release it from its position.3   Drag the icon over another icon and release it to create a folder.
28Customizing the Apps screen1   From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key   .2   Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen to go to the Apps screen, if it is not already selected. 3   Touch the Menu Key   to customize the Apps screen using View apps by, Show large icons, Apps wallpaper, Hide/Show apps.See wallpaper without items1   You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap the Back Key   to see applications and widgets again.Your Home screen
29Quick accessTo view the quick access items, drag up from the front key area.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 notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing things like Wi-Fi or battery strength on the right. NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
30Notification icons System iconsAccessing notificationsSwipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications panel to access notifications. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the bar 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. To access the Quick Settings, swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications panel and select any of the available Quick Setting apps at the top of the screen.NOTE: Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings menu to go directly to that setting's menu screen.To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification panelOpen the Notifications panel, swipe the Quick Settings to the left, and tap tap . To rearrange items, drag   to the desired location. To add more icons, select the desired functions.Your Home screen
31Indicator icons on the Status BarIndicator 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 displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.Icon Description Icon DescriptionNo Micro SIM card Vibrate modeNo signal Battery fully chargedAirplane mode Battery is chargingConnected to a Wi-Fi network Downloading dataWired headset Uploading dataCall in progress GPS is acquiring locationCall hold Receiving location data from GPSMissed call Data is syncingBluetooth is on New GmailNFC is on  New Google Talk messageSystem warning New message
32Alarm is set Song is playingNew voicemail Phone is connected to PC via USB cableRinger is silenced Wi-Fi Direct activatedMobile HotSpot active or USB tethering active DLNA content shareDLNA music playingEntering TextYou can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboarddisplays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manuallydisplay the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.There are following types of keyboards that you can use: Google voice typing and LG Keyboard.To select the keyboard type using Menu1   From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key   > System settings > General tab > Language & input > Default (Under Setup input methods).2   Select the default keyboard between Google voice typing and LG Keyboard.Your Home screen
33To select the keyboard type while using On-screen KeyboardYou can enter text using input methods. While entering text, you will see   on the Status Bar.To change the input method:1   Pull down the Status Bar to open the Notifi cations Panel.2   Tap Choose input method and select the desired input method.Google Voice TypingGoogle voice typing uses Google voice recognition to convert speech to text.1   Pull down the Status Bar and tap Choose input method > Google voice typing.- or -Tap   on the keyboard.2   Speak into the phone's microphone and watch your text being entered on screen.
343   If the text is incorrect, tap the word and correct it.LG KeyboardQWERTY keyboard, Phone keyboard, and Handwriting are available.To change the keyboard:1   While entering text, touch and hold  , slide your fi nger over   and release it.2   Tap Input language and type, then tap   next to the desired language.3   Tap the desired keyboard type and tap   repeatedly to go back to the entry screen.NOTE: To use the Handwriting feature, touch and hold   on the keyboard, slide your finger over   and release it.Your Home screen
35QWERTY KeyboardLetters Entry Keyboard Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap again to turn on CAPS lock. And tap again to turn off CAPS lock.  Number and Symbols - Tap to change input to number and symbol entry. Keyboard Style/Language Key - Tap to change the keyboard layout(On-handed operation) and input language. Only available when mulitiple language are active. Voice to Text/More Key - Tap to enter text by voice. Touch and hold to access Handwriting and Settings. Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to the next line. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
36Numbers and Symbols Entry Keyboard Alt Key - Tap to access additional symbols until you see the one you want. Number and Symbols - Tap to change input to number and symbol entry. Settings Key - Tap to select the various emoticon. Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the a new line of text. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.1   Tap a text fi eld where you want to enter text.2   Enter the desired text.•  To enter numbers or symbols, tap  .•  To enter letters again, tap  .NOTE: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto-rotate screen. Tap Menu Key   from the Home screen, and tap System settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen.3   When you have fi nished typing, tap   to close the keyboard.Your Home screen
37Phone KeyboardTo enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For   example, tap once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c".Letters Entry Keyboard Favorite Symbol Key - Touch and hold to access symbol entry and tap to set the frequently used symbol as default entry. Keyboard Style/Language Key - Tap to change the keyboard layout(On-handed operation) and input language. Symbols Key - Tap to insert symbols.  Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap again to turn on CAPS lock. And tap again to turn off CAPS lock.  Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to the next line. Settings Key - Touch and hold to set various LG Keyboard settings. T9 Key - Tap to change input to T9.  Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
38Numbers Entry Keyboard Alt Key - Tap to access additional symbols until you see the one you want. Number and Symbols - Tap to change input to number and symbol entry. Settings Key - Tap to select the various emoticon. Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the a new line of text. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.Your Home screen
39HandwritingWrite the text with your fingertip. The touchscreen converts your movements into characters.Letters Entry Keyboard Number Key - Tap to change input to number entry. Touch and hold to change into other keyboard.  Keyboard/More Key - Tap to enter text with the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold to access Voice text and Settings. Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the a new line of text. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.

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