LG Electronics USA H525N Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE and Cellular WCDMA Phone with WLAN, Bluetooth and RFID User Manual 1

LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE and Cellular WCDMA Phone with WLAN, Bluetooth and RFID Users Manual 1

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Users Manual 1

www.lg.comMFL00000000 (1.0)USER GUIDEENGLISHLG-H525n
User Guide• Somecontentandillustrationsmaydifferfromyourdevicedependingontheregion,serviceprovider,softwareversion,orOSversion,andaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.• AlwaysusegenuineLGaccessories.Thesupplieditemsaredesignedonlyforthisdeviceandmaynotbecompatiblewithotherdevices.• Thisdeviceisnotsuitableforpeoplewhohaveavisualimpairmentduetothetouchscreenkeyboard.• Copyright©2015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™,Hangouts™andPlayStore™aretrademarksofGoogle,Inc.ENGLISH
2Table of contentsGuidelines for safe and efficient use .......4Important notice .....................................13Getting to know your phone ...................16Phone layout .......................................... 16Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery ...................................................18Charging the battery .............................. 20Inserting a memory card ........................ 21Removing the memory card ................... 22Locking and unlocking the device ..........22Your Home screen ................................... 24Touch screen tips ..................................24Home screen .........................................25Customizing the Home screen ...............26Returning to recently-used applications ...........................................27Notifications panel .................................27On-screen keyboard ..............................30Special Features .....................................31Gesture shot ..........................................31Glance View ........................................... 32KnockON ...............................................32Knock Code ...........................................32QuickMemo+ ......................................... 33Google account setup ............................. 35Creating your Google account ................35Signing into your Google account ........... 35Connecting to Networks and Devices .... 37Wi-Fi .....................................................37Bluetooth ...............................................38Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................39Transferring data between a PC and the device .............................................. 40Calls ........................................................41Making a call .........................................41Calling your contacts .............................41Answering and rejecting a call ...............41Making a second call .............................42Viewing your call logs ............................42Call settings ........................................... 42Contacts ..................................................43Searching for a contact .......................... 43Adding a new contact ............................43Favourites contacts ................................43Creating a group .................................... 44Messaging ............................................... 45Sending a message ...............................45Conversation view .................................46Changing your messaging settings ........46E-mail ......................................................47Managing email accounts ......................47Working with account folders .................47Table of contents
3Table of contentsComposing and sending email ...............48Camera and Video ...................................49Camera options on the viewfinder .......... 49Using the advanced settings ..................50Taking a photo .......................................51Once you have taken a photo ................. 51Burst shot .............................................. 51Recording a video ..................................52After recording a video...........................52Gallery ................................................... 53Multimedia ..............................................56Music ....................................................56Utilities ....................................................58Clock .....................................................58Calculator ..............................................59Calendar ................................................ 60Voice Recorder ......................................60Voice Search..........................................60Downloads ............................................61FM Radio ...............................................61Web Browser ...........................................62Internet .................................................. 62Chrome .................................................63Settings ...................................................64Networks ...............................................64Sound .................................................... 66Display ..................................................68General .................................................. 70PC software (LG PC Suite) ......................76For Windows OS ....................................76For Mac OS ............................................77Phone software update ..........................79Phone software update ..........................79About this user guide .............................81About this user guide ............................. 81Trademarks ...........................................81Accessories ............................................. 82Troubleshooting ......................................83FAQ ..........................................................86
4Guidelines for safe and efficient usePleasereadthesesimpleguidelines.Notfollowingtheseguidelinesmaybedangerousorillegal.Shouldafaultoccur,asoftwaretoolisbuiltintoyourdevicethatwillgatherafaultlog.Thistoolgathersonlydataspecifictothefault,suchassignalstrength,cellIDpositioninsuddencalldropandapplicationsloaded.Thelogisusedonlytohelpdeterminethecauseofthefault.TheselogsareencryptedandcanonlybeaccessedbyanauthorizedLGRepaircentreshouldyouneedtoreturnyourdeviceforrepair.Exposure to radio frequency energyRadiowaveexposureandSpecificAbsorptionRate(SAR)information.ThismobilephonemodelLG-H525nhasbeendesignedtocomplywithapplicablesafetyrequirementsforexposuretoradiowaves.Theserequirementsarebasedonscientificguidelinesthatincludesafetymarginsdesignedtoassurethesafetyofallpersons,regardlessofageandhealth.• TheradiowaveexposureguidelinesemployaunitofmeasurementknownastheSpecificAbsorptionRate,orSAR.TestsforSARareconductedusingstandardisedmethodswiththephonetransmittingatitshighestcertifiedpowerlevelinallusedfrequencybands.• WhiletheremaybedifferencesbetweentheSARlevelsofvariousLGphonemodels,theyarealldesignedtomeettherelevantguidelinesforexposuretoradiowaves.Guidelines for safe and efficient use
5Guidelines for safe and efficient useProduct care and maintenance WARNINGOnly use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous.• Donotdisassemblethisunit.Takeittoaqualifiedservicetechnicianwhenrepairworkisrequired.• Repairsunderwarranty,atLG'sdiscretion,mayincludereplacementpartsorboardsthatareeitherneworreconditioned,providedthattheyhavefunctionalityequaltothatofthepartsbeingreplaced.• KeepawayfromelectricalappliancessuchasTVs,radiosandpersonalcomputers.• Theunitshouldbekeptawayfromheatsourcessuchasradiatorsorcookers.• Donotdrop.• Donotsubjectthisunittomechanicalvibrationorshock.• Switchoffthephoneinanyareawhereyouarerequiredtobyspecialregulations.Forexample,donotuseyourphoneinhospitalsasitmayaffectsensitivemedicalequipment.• Donothandlethephonewithwethandswhileitisbeingcharged.Itmaycauseanelectricshockandcanseriouslydamageyourphone.
6Guidelines for safe and efficient use• Donotchargeahandsetnearflammablematerialasthehandsetcanbecomehotandcreateafirehazard.• Useadryclothtocleantheexterioroftheunit(donotusesolventssuchasbenzene,thinneroralcohol).• Donotchargethephonewhenitisonsoftfurnishings.• Thephoneshouldbechargedinawellventilatedarea.• Donotsubjectthisunittoexcessivesmokeordust.• Donotkeepthephonenexttocreditcardsortransporttickets;itcanaffecttheinformationonthemagneticstrips.• Donottapthescreenwithasharpobjectasitmaydamagethephone.• Donotexposethephonetoliquidormoisture.• Useaccessorieslikeearphonescautiously.Donottouchtheantennaunnecessarily.• Donotuse,touchorattempttoremoveorfixbroken,chippedorcrackedglass.Damagetotheglassdisplayduetoabuseormisuseisnotcoveredunderthewarranty.• Yourphoneisanelectronicdevicethatgeneratesheatduringnormaloperation.Extremelyprolonged,directskincontactintheabsenceofadequateventilationmayresultindiscomfortorminorburns.Therefore,usecarewhenhandlingyourphoneduringorimmediatelyafteroperation.• Ifyourphonegetswet,immediatelyunplugittodryoffcompletely.Donotattempttoacceleratethedryingprocesswithanexternalheatingsource,suchasanoven,microwaveorhairdryer.• Theliquidinyourwetphone,changesthecoloroftheproductlabelinsideyourphone.Damagetoyourdeviceasaresultofexposuretoliquidisnotcoveredunderyourwarranty.
7Guidelines for safe and efficient useEfficient phone operationElectronics devicesAllmobilephonesmayreceiveinterference,whichcouldaffectperformance.• Donotuseyourmobilephonenearmedicalequipmentwithoutrequestingpermission.Avoidplacingthephoneoverpacemakers,forexample,inyourbreastpocket.• Somehearingaidsmightbedisturbedbymobilephones.• MinorinterferencemayaffectTVs,radios,PCsetc.• Useyourphoneintemperaturesbetween0ºCand40ºC,ifpossible.Exposingyourphonetoextremelyloworhightemperaturesmayresultindamage,malfunction,orevenexplosion.Road safetyCheckthelawsandregulationsontheuseofmobilephonesintheareawhenyoudrive.• Donotuseahand-heldphonewhiledriving.• Givefullattentiontodriving.• Pullofftheroadandparkbeforemakingoransweringacallifdrivingconditionssorequire.• RFenergymayaffectsomeelectronicsystemsinyourvehiclesuchascarstereosandsafetyequipment.• Whenyourvehicleisequippedwithanairbag,donotobstructwithinstalledorportablewirelessequipment.Itcancausetheairbagtofailorcauseseriousinjuryduetoimproperperformance.• Ifyouarelisteningtomusicwhilstoutandabout,pleaseensurethatthevolumeisatareasonablelevelsothatyouareawareofyoursurroundings.Thisisofparticularimportancewhennearroads.
8Guidelines for safe and efficient useAvoid damage to your hearingTo prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.Damagetoyourhearingcanoccurifyouareexposedtoloudsoundforlongperiodsoftime.Wethereforerecommendthatyoudonotturnonoroffthehandsetclosetoyourear.Wealsorecommendthatmusicandcallvolumesaresettoareasonablelevel.• Whenusingheadphones,turnthevolumedownifyoucannothearthepeoplespeakingnearyou,orifthepersonsittingnexttoyoucanhearwhatyouarelisteningto.NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.Glass PartsSomepartsofyourmobiledevicearemadeofglass.Thisglasscouldbreakifyourmobiledeviceisdroppedonahardsurfaceorreceivesasubstantialimpact.Iftheglassbreaks,donottouchorattempttoremoveit.Stopusingyourmobiledeviceuntiltheglassisreplacedbyanauthorisedserviceprovider.Blasting areaDonotusethephonewhereblastingisinprogress.Observerestrictionsandfollowanyregulationsorrules.
9Guidelines for safe and efficient usePotentially explosive atmospheres• Donotuseyourphoneatarefuelingpoint.• Donotusenearfuelorchemicals.• Donottransportorstoreflammablegas,liquidorexplosivesinthesamecompartmentofyourvehicleasyourmobilephoneoraccessories.In aircraftWirelessdevicescancauseinterferenceinaircraft.• Turnyourmobilephoneoffbeforeboardinganyaircraft.• Donotuseitonthegroundwithoutpermissionfromthecrew.ChildrenKeepthephoneinasafeplaceoutofthereachofsmallchildren.Itincludessmallpartswhichmaycauseachokinghazardifdetached.Emergency callsEmergencycallsmaynotbeavailableonallmobilenetworks.Thereforeyoushouldneverdependsolelyonyourphoneforemergencycalls.Checkwithyourlocalserviceprovider.
10 Guidelines for safe and efficient useBattery information and care• Youdonotneedtocompletelydischargethebatterybeforerecharging.Unlikeotherbatterysystems,thereisnomemoryeffectthatcouldcompromisethebattery'sperformance.• UseonlyLGbatteriesandchargers.LGchargersaredesignedtomaximisethebatterylife.• Donotdisassembleorshort-circuitthebattery.• Keepthemetalcontactsofthebatteryclean.• Replacethebatterywhenitnolongerprovidesacceptableperformance.Thebatterypackmayberechargedhundredsoftimesbeforeitneedsreplacing.• Rechargethebatteryifithasnotbeenusedforalongtimetomaximiseusability.• Donotexposethebatterychargertodirectsunlightoruseitinhighhumidity,suchasinthebathroom.• Donotleavethebatteryinhotorcoldplaces,asthismaydeterioratebatteryperformance.• Thereisriskofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedwithanincorrecttype.• Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions.Pleaserecyclewhenpossible.Donotdisposeashouseholdwaste.• Ifyouneedtoreplacethebattery,takeittothenearestauthorisedLGElectronicsservicepointordealerforassistance.• Alwaysunplugthechargerfromthewallsocketafterthephoneisfullychargedtosaveunnecessarypowerconsumptionofthecharger.• Actualbatterylifewilldependonnetworkconfiguration,productsettings,usagepatterns,batteryandenvironmentalconditions.• Makesurethatnosharp-edgeditemssuchasanimal'steethornails,comeintocontactwiththebattery.Thiscouldcauseafire.
11Guidelines for safe and efficient useOpen Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the product.HOW TO UPDATE YOUR DEVICEAccess to latest firmware releases, new software functions and improvements.• Select the software update in settings menu on your device.• Update your device by connecting it to your PC. For more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select country and language.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYHereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-H525n product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of theDeclaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.lg.com/global/declarationContact office for compliance of this product:LG Electronics Inc. EU Representative, Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands
12 Guidelines for safe and efficient useDisposal of your old appliance 1 Allelectricalandelectronicproductsshouldbedisposedofseparatelyfromthemunicipalwastestreamviadesignatedcollectionfacilitiesappointedbythegovernmentorthelocalauthorities.2 Thecorrectdisposalofyouroldappliancewillhelppreventpotentialnegativeconsequencesfortheenvironmentandhumanhealth.3 Formoredetailedinformationaboutdisposalofyouroldappliance,pleasecontactyourcityoffice,wastedisposalserviceortheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators 1 Thissymbolmaybecombinedwithchemicalsymbolsformercury(Hg),cadmium(Cd)orlead(Pb)ifthebatterycontainsmorethan0.0005%ofmercury,0.002%ofcadmiumor0.004%oflead.2 Allbatteries/accumulatorsshouldbedisposedseparatelyfromthemunicipalwastestreamviadesignatedcollectionfacilitiesappointedbythegovernmentorthelocalauthorities.3 Thecorrectdisposalofyouroldbatteries/accumulatorswillhelptopreventpotentialnegativeconsequencesfortheenvironment,animalandhumanhealth.4 Formoredetailedinformationaboutdisposalofyouroldbatteries/accumulators,pleasecontactyourcityoffice,wastedisposalserviceortheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.
13Important noticePlease read this before you start using your phone!Pleasechecktoseewhetheranyproblemsyouencounteredwithyourphonearedescribedinthissectionbeforetakingthephoneinforserviceorcallingaservicerepresentative.1. Phone memory Whenthereislessthan10MBofspaceavailableinyourphonememory,yourphonecannotreceivenewmessages.Youmayneedtocheckyourphonememoryanddeletesomedata,suchasapplicationsormessages,tomakemorememoryavailable.To uninstall applications:1 Tap > >Appstab> >Generaltab>Apps.2 Onceallapplicationsappear,scrolltoandselecttheapplicationyouwanttouninstall.3 Tap Uninstall.2. Optimizing battery lifeExtendyourbattery'spowerbyturningofffeaturesthatyoudonotneedtorunconstantlyinthebackground.Youcanmonitorhowapplicationsandsystemresourcesconsumebatterypower.Extending your phone's battery life:• Turnoffradiocommunicationswhenyouarenotusing.IfyouarenotusingWi-Fi,BluetoothorGPS,turnthemoff.• Reducescreenbrightnessandsetashorterscreentimeout.• TurnoffautomaticsyncingforGmail,Calendar,Contactsandotherapplications.Important notice
14 Important notice• Someapplicationsyoudownloadmayconsumebatterypower.• Whileusingdownloadedapplications,checkthebatterychargelevel.NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Button while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery power.3. Before installing an open source application and OS WARNINGIf you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty. WARNINGTo protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed applications on your phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)Ifyourphonedoesnotrestoretoitsoriginalcondition,useaHardReset(FactoryReset)toinitializeit.1 Turnthepoweroff.2 PressandholdthePower/Lock Button + Volume Down Buttononthebackofthephone.
15Important notice3 ReleasethePower/Lock Buttononlywhenthebootlogoisdisplayed,thenimmediatelypressandholdthePower/Lock Buttonagain.4 ReleaseallButtonswhentheFactoryresetscreenisdisplayed.5 PresstheVolume ButtonstoselectYes,andthenpressthePower/Lock Button toperformaHardReset. WARNINGIf you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset.5. Opening and switching applicationsMultitaskingiseasywithAndroid;youcankeepmorethanoneapplicationrunningatthesametime.Thereis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makesurethatidleapplicationsdon'tconsumeresourcesunnecessarily.1 Tap .Apppreviewsofrecentlyusedapplicationswillbedisplayed.2 Taptheapplicationyouwanttoaccess.Thisdoesnotstopthepreviousappfromrunninginthebackground.Makesuretotap tobackoutofanappafterusingit.• Tocloseanappfromtherecentappslist,swipetheapppreviewtotheleftorright.Toclearallapps,tapClear all.
16 Getting to know your phonePhone layoutTouch ScreenProximity SensorEarpieceHeadset JackFront Camera LensMicrophoneNOTE: 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. WARNINGPlacing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display and touch screen functions. Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other type of protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.Getting to know your phone
17Getting to know your phoneMicrophoneVolume ButtonsNFC Touch PointCharger/USB portPower/Lock ButtonRear Camera LensSpeakerFlashPower/Lock Button• Turnyourphoneon/offbypressingandholdingthisbutton• Shortpresstolock/unlockthescreenVolume Buttons (While screen is off)• LongPressUptolaunchQuickMemo+• LongPressDowntolaunchCamera WARNING• The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.• Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, which is part of the NFC antenna.
18 Getting to know your phoneInstalling the SIM or USIM card and batteryInserttheSIMorUSIMcardprovidedbythemobiletelephoneserviceprovider,andtheincludedbattery.1 Toremovethebackcover,holdthephonefirmlyinonehand.Withyourotherhand,liftoffthebackcoverwithyourthumbnailasshowninthefigurebelow.2 SlidetheSIMcardintothelowerslotfortheSIMcardasshowninthefigure.Makesurethegoldcontactareaonthecardisfacingdownward.
19Getting to know your phone WARNINGDo not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a LG Service Centre to remove the memory card.NOTE: Only the microSIM cards work with the device.3 Insertthebattery.4 Toreplacethecoverontothedevice,alignthebackcoveroverthebatterycompartment andpressitdownuntilitclicksintoplace .
20 Getting to know your phoneCharging the batteryChargethebatterybeforeusingitforfirsttime.Usethechargertochargethebattery.AcomputercanalsobeusedtochargethebatterybyconnectingthephonetoitusingtheUSBcable. WARNINGUse only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay. Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.Thechargerconnectorislocatedatthebottomofthephone.Insertthechargerandplugitintoapoweroutlet.NOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.
21Getting to know your phoneInserting a memory cardYourdevicesupportsuptoa32GBmicroSDcard.Dependingonthememorycardmanufacturerandtype,somememorycardsmaynotbecompatiblewithyourdevice. WARNINGSome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.NOTE: Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.1 Removethebackcover.2 Insertamemorycardwiththegold-colouredcontactsfacingdownwards.3 Replacethebackcover.
22 Getting to know your phoneRemoving the memory cardBeforeremovingthememorycard,firstunmountitforsaferemoval.1 Tap > > >Generaltab>Storage>Unmount SD card.2 Removethebackcoverandpulloutthememorycard. WARNINGDo not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. It is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.Locking and unlocking the devicePressingthePower/Lock Buttonturnsoffthescreenandputsthedeviceintolockmode.Thedeviceautomaticallygetslockedifitisnotusedforaspecifiedperiod.Thishelpstopreventaccidentaltapsandsavesbatterypower.Tounlockthedevice,pressthePower/Lock Buttonandswipethescreeninanydirection.NOTE: Double-tapping on the screen also can wake up the screen instead of the Power/Lock Button.Changing the screen lock methodYoucanchangethewaythatyoulockthescreentopreventothersaccessingyourpersonalinformation.1 Tap > > >Displaytab>Lock screen>Select screen lock.2 SelectadesiredscreenlockfromNone,Swipe,KnockCode,Pattern,PINandPassword.
23Getting to know your phoneNOTE: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.Caution! If you haven't created a Google account on the phone and you forgot your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset. But 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.TIP! Smart LockYou can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face.Setting up Smart Lock1 Tap > > Apps tab > .2 Tap Display tab > Lock screen > Smart Lock.3 Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you need to set up a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password).
24 Your 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tappingitandnotliftingyourfingeruntilanactionoccurs.• 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tapit(soyoudon'tdraganiteminstead).• Double-tap–Double-taptozoomonawebpageoramap.• Pinch-to-Zoom–Useyourindexfingerandthumbinapinchingorspreadingmotiontozoominoroutwhenusingthebrowser,Maps,orwhenviewingpictures.• Rotate the screen–Frommanyapplicationsandmenus,thescreenorientationadjuststothedevice'sphysicalorientation.NOTE:• Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm tap.• Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any other keys.Your Home screen
25Your Home screenHome screenTheHomescreenisthestartingpointformanyandfunctions.ItallowsyoutoadditemslikeappshortcutsandGooglewidgetstogiveyouinstantaccesstoinformationandapplications.Thisisthedefaultcanvasandaccessiblefromanymenubytapping.Status BarApplication IconsLocation IndicatorQuick Key AreaHome touch keysShowsthephone'sstatusinformation,includingthetime,signalstrength,batterystatusandnotificationicons.Tapanicon(application,folder,etc.)toopenanduseit.IndicateswhichHomescreencanvasyouarecurrentlyviewing.Providesone-touchaccesstothefunctioninanyHomescreencanvas. Back Key Returnstothepreviousscreen.Alsoclosespop-upitems,suchasmenus,dialogboxesandtheon-screenkeyboard. Home Key ReturntotheHomescreenfromanyscreen. Recent Key Displaysrecentlyusedapplications.Ifyoutouchandholdthiskey,itopensamenuofavailableoptions.
26 Your Home screenExtended Home screenTheoperatingsystemprovidesmultipleHomescreencanvasestoprovidemorespaceforaddingicons,widgetsandmore.• SlideyourfingerleftorrightacrosstheHomescreentoaccessadditionalcanvases.Customizing the Home screenYoucancustomizeyourHomescreenbyaddingappsandwidgetsandchangingwallpapers.Adding items on your Home screen1 TouchandholdtheemptypartoftheHomescreen.2 IntheAddModemenu,selecttheitemyouwanttoadd.YouthenseethisaddeditemontheHomescreen.3 Dragittothedesiredlocation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.Removing an item from the Home screen• WhileontheHomescreen,touchandholdtheiconyouwanttoremove>dragitto .Adding an app to the Quick Key area• FromtheAppsscreenorontheHomescreen,touchandholdanapplicationiconanddragittotheQuickKeyarea.Thenreleaseitinthedesiredlocation.
27Your Home screenRemoving an app from the Quick Key area• TouchandholdthedesiredQuickKey,dragitto .NOTE: The Apps Key cannot be removed.Customizing app icons on the Home screen1 Touchandholdanapplicationiconuntilitunlocksfromitscurrentposition,thenreleaseit.Theeditingicon appearsintheupper-rightcorneroftheapplication.2 Taptheapplicationiconagainandselectthedesiredicondesignandsize.3 Tap OKtosavethechange.Returning to recently-used applications1 Tap .Apppreviewsofrecentlyusedapplicationswillbedisplayed.2 Tapanapppreviewtoopentheapplication.Ortap toreturntoyourpreviousscreen.Notifications panelNotificationsalertyoutothearrivalofnewmessages,calendareventsandalarms,aswellasongoingevents,suchaswhenyouareonacall.Whenanotificationarrives,itsiconappearsatthetopofthescreen.Iconsforpendingnotificationsappearontheleft,andsystemicons,suchasWi-Fiandbatterystrengthareshownontheright.NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
28 Your Home screenPending notificationsSystem notificationsOpening the notifications panelSwipedownfromthestatusbartoopenthenotificationspanel.Toclosethenotificationspanel,swipethescreenupwardsortap .Quick Settings AreaNotificationsClearTapeachquicksettingkeytotoggleiton/off.Touchandholdthedesiredkeytodirectlyaccessthesettingsmenuforthefunction.Toseemoretogglekeys,swipeleftorright.Tap toremove,addorrearrangequicksettingkeys.Currentnotificationsarelisted,eachwithabriefdescription.Tapanotificationtoviewit.Taptoclearallthenotifications.
29Your Home screenIndicator 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SIMcardinserted AsongiscurrentlyplayingNonetworksignalavailable RingerissilencedAirplanemodeison VibratemodeisonConnectedtoaWi-Finetwork BatteryfullychargedWiredheadsetconnected BatteryischargingCallinprogress ThephoneisconnectedtoaPCviaaUSBcableMissedcall DownloadingdataBluetoothison UploadingdataSystemwarning GPSisonAnalarmisset DataissynchronizingNewvoicemailavailable Chooseinputmethod
30 Your Home screenNewtextormultimediamessageMediaservercontentsharingisonNFCison Wi-FihotspotisactiveNOTE: The icon's 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onthescreenwhenyoutapanavailabletextentryfield.Using the keypad and entering textTaponcetocapitalizethenextletteryoutype.Double-tapforallcaps.Taptogotothekeyboardsettings.Touchandholdtoentertextbyvoiceoraccessthecliptray.Taptoenteraspace.Taptocreateanewline.Taptodeletethepreviouscharacter.Entering accented lettersWhenyouselectFrenchorSpanishasthetextentrylanguage,youcanenterspecialFrenchorSpanishcharacters(e.g."á").Forexample,toinput"á",touchandholdthe"a"keyuntilthezoom-inkeyexpandsanddisplayscharactersfromdifferentlanguages.Thenselectthespecialcharacteryouwant.
31Special FeaturesGesture shotTheGestureshotfeatureallowsyoutotakeapicturewithahandgestureusingthefrontcamera.To take photo TherearetwomethodsforusingtheGestureshotfeature.• Raiseyourhand,withanopenpalm,untilthefrontcameradetectsitandaboxappearsonthescreen.Thencloseyourhandintoafisttostartthetimer,allowingyoutimetogetready.• Raiseyourhand,inaclenchedfist,untilthefrontcameradetectsitandaboxappearsonthescreen.Thenunclenchyourfisttostartthetimer,allowingyoutimetogetready.orSpecial Features
32 Special FeaturesGlance ViewWhenthephonescreenisoff,youcanseethestatusbar,timeanddatebydraggingyourfingerdownonthescreen.KnockONTheKnockONfeatureallowsyoutodouble-tapthescreentoeasilyturnitonoroff.To turn the screen on1 Double-tapthecenteroftheLockscreentoturnthescreenon.2 Unlockthescreenoraccessanyoftheavailableshortcutsorwidgets.To turn the screen off1 Double-tapanemptyareaoftheHomescreenortheStatusBar.2 Thescreenwillturnoff.NOTE: Tap on the center area of the screen. If you tap on the bottom or the top area, the recognition rate may decrease.Knock CodeTheKnockCodefeatureallowsyoutocreateyourownunlockcodeusingacombinationofknocksonthescreen.YoucanaccesstheHomescreendirectlywhenthescreenisoffbytappingthesamesequenceonthescreen.
33Special FeaturesNOTE: • If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, it will compulsorily take you to your google account log in/backup PIN.• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen for turning it on or off.• When the Knock Code is not in use, you can use Knock On function by taping the screen.1 Tap > >Appstab> >Display tab>Lock screen>Select screen lock>Knock Code.2 TapthesquaresinapatterntosetyourKnockCode.YourKnockCodepatterncanbe3to8taps.Unlocking the screen using the Knock CodeYoucanunlockthescreenbytappingtheKnockCodepatternyoualreadyset,whenthescreenturnsoff.QuickMemo+TheQuickMemo+featureallowsyoutocreatememosandcapturescreenshots.YoucanuseQuickMemo+toeasilyandefficientlycreatememosduringacall,withasavedpictureoronthecurrentphonescreen.1 TouchanddragtheStatusBardownandtap .
34 Special Features2 Createamemousingthefollowingoptions:Taptoundothemostrecentaction.Taptoredothemostrecentlydeletedaction.Taptoinserttextintoyourmemo.Taptoselectthepentypeandcolor.Taptousetheerasertoerasethepenmarksonthememo.Taptosavethememoyou'vecreated.Taptohideordisplaythetoolbar.NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+ feature. Do not use your fingernail.3 Tap tosavethecurrentmemototheQuickMemo+ orGallery.Discard QuickMemos• Tap .View the Saved MemoFromtheHomescreentap >GalleryandselecttheQuickMemo+albumortapQuickMemo+andselectthedesiredmemo.
35Google account setupThefirsttimeyouopenaGoogleapplicationonyourphone,youwillberequiredtosigninwithyourexistingGoogleaccount.IfyoudonothaveaGoogleaccount,youwillbepromptedtocreateone.Creating your Google account1 FromtheHomescreen,tap .2 Tap >Generaltab>Accounts & sync>Add account>Google>Create a New Account.3 Enteryourfirstandlastname,thentapNext.4 EnterausernameandtapNext.YourphonewillcommunicatewithGoogleserversandcheckforusernameavailability.5 EnteryourpasswordandtapNext.6 Followtheinstructionsandentertherequiredandoptionalinformationabouttheaccount.Waitwhiletheservercreatesyouraccount.Signing into your Google account1 FromtheHomescreen,tap .2 Tap >Generaltab>Accounts & sync>Add account>Google>Existing.3 EnteryouremailaddressandtapNext.4 Aftersigningin,youcanuseGmailandtakeadvantageofGoogleservicesonyourphone.5 OnceyouhavesetupyourGoogleaccount,yourphonewillautomaticallysynchronisewithyourGoogleaccountontheweb(ifadataconnectionisavailable).Google account setup
36 Google account setupAftersigningin,yourphonewillsyncwithyourGoogleservices,suchasGmail,Contacts,andGoogleCalendar.YoucanalsouseMaps,downloadapplicationsfromPlayStore,backupyoursettingstoGoogleservers,andtakeadvantageofotherGoogleservicesonyourphone.IMPORTANT• Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the first Google Account you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone. If you don't sign into a Google Account during setup, you will be prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store.• If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account.
37Connecting to Networks and DevicesWi-FiYoucanusehigh-speedInternetaccesswhilewithinthecoverageofthewirelessaccesspoint(AP).Connecting to Wi-Fi networks1 Tap > >Apps tab> >Networks tab>Wi-Fi.2 Tap toturnWi-FionandstartscanningforavailableWi-Finetworks.3 Tapanetworktoconnecttoit.• Ifthenetworkissecuredwithalockicon,youwillneedtoenterasecuritykeyorpassword.4 ThestatusbardisplaysiconsthatindicateWi-Fistatus.NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to Off, the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile data, which may incur data charges.TIP! How to obtain the MAC addressTap > > Apps tab > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi > > Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC address.Connecting to Networks and Devices
38 Connecting to Networks and DevicesBluetoothBluetooth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Bluetoothcommunicationrangeisusuallyuptoapproximately30feet.NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.• Always make sure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. • If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device. Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device1 Tap > >Apps tab> >Networks tab>Bluetooth.2 Tap toturnBluetoothon.3 Tap Search for devicestoviewthevisibledevicesinrange.4 Choosethedeviceyouwanttopairwithfromthelist.Oncetheparingissuccessful,yourphoneconnectstotheotherdevice.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.TIP! Please consult documentation included with Bluetooth device for information on pairing mode and passcode (typically 0 0 0 0 – four zeroes).
39Connecting to Networks and DevicesSending data via Bluetooth1 Selectafileoritemsuchasacontactormediafile.2 SelecttheoptionforsendingdataviaBluetooth.3 SearchforandpairwithaBluetooth-enableddevice.• 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.Receiving data via Bluetooth1 Tap > >Apps tab> >Networks tab>Bluetooth.2 Tap toturnBluetoothon.3 Youwillreceivearequesttoacceptapairingattemptfromthesendingdevice.BesuretoselectAccept.Wi-Fi DirectWi-FiDirectprovidesadirectconnectionbetweenWi-Fienableddeviceswithoutrequiringanaccesspoint.Turning on Wi-Fi Direct1 Tap > >Apps tab> > Networks tab > Wi-Fi.2 Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.NOTE: When in this menu, your device is visible to other visible Wi-Fi Direct devices nearby.
40 Connecting to Networks and DevicesTransferring data between a PC and the deviceYoucancopyormovedatabetweenaPCandthedevice.Transferring data1 ConnectyourdevicetoaPCusingtheUSBcablethatcamewithyourphone.2 OpentheNotificationspanel,tapthecurrentconnectiontype,andselectMedia device (MTP).3 Awindowwillpop-uponyourPC,allowingyoutotransferthedesireddata.NOTE: The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone.Items RequirementOS MicrosoftWindowsXPSP3,VistaorhigherWindowMediaPlayerversion WindowsMediaPlayer10orhigher
41CallsMaking a call1 Tap toopenthedialer.2 Enterthenumberusingthedialer.Todeleteadigit,tap .3 Afterenteringthedesirednumber,tap toplacethecall.4 Toendthecall,tap .TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold .Calling your contacts1 Tap toopenyourcontacts.2 Scrollthroughthecontactlist.Youcanalsoenterthecontact'snameintheSearchfieldorscrollalongthealphabetlettersontherightedgeofthescreen.3 Inthelistthatisdisplayed,tapthecontactyouwanttocall.Answering and rejecting a call• Swipe inanydirectiontoanswertheincomingcall.• Swipe inanydirectiontodeclineanincomingcall.NOTE: Tap or swipe the Decline with message if you want to send a message to the caller.Calls
42 CallsMaking a second call1 Duringyourfirstcall,tap >Add callandenterthenumber.2 Tap toplacethecall.3 Bothcallsaredisplayedonthecallscreen.Yourinitialcallislockedandputonhold.4 Tapthedisplayednumbertotogglebetweencalls.Ortap tostartaconferencecall.5 Toendallcalls,tap .NOTE: You are charged for each call you make.Viewing your call logsOntheHomescreen,tap andselectCall logs.Viewalistofalldialed,receivedandmissedcalls.TIP! • Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.• Tap , then tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items.Call settingsYoucanconfigurephonecallsettings,suchascallforwarding,aswellasotherspecialfeaturesofferedbyyourcarrier.1 OntheHomescreen,tap toopenthedialer.2 Tap todisplaytheavailableoptions.3 Tap Call settingsandconfigurethedesiredoptions.
43ContactsYou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 Tap toopenyourcontacts.2 Tap Search contactsandenterthecontactnameusingthekeyboard.Adding a new contact1 Tap andenterthenewcontact'snumber.TaptheNew contactfield,or >Add to Contacts>New contact.2 Ifyouwanttoaddapicturetothenewcontact,taptheimagearea.ChooseTake photoorSelect from Gallery.3 Enterthedesiredinformationforthecontact.4 Tap Save.Favourites contactsYoucanclassifyfrequentlycalledcontactsasfavourites.Adding a contact to your favourites1 Tap toopenyourcontacts.2 Tapacontacttoviewitsdetails.3 Tapthestaratthetoprightofthescreen.Thestarturnsyellow.Contacts
44 ContactsRemoving a contact from your favourites list1 Tap toopenyourcontacts.2 TaptheFavouritestab,andchooseacontacttoviewitsdetails.3 Taptheyellowstaratthetoprightofthescreen.Thestarturnsadarkcolorandthecontactisremovedfromyourfavourites.Creating a group1 Tap toopenyourcontacts.2 Tap Groups> >New group.3 Enteranameforthenewgroup.Youcanalsosetadistinctringtoneforthenewlycreatedgroup.4 Tap Add memberstoaddcontactstothegroup.5 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 contact list.
45MessagingYourphonecombinestextandmultimediamessagingintooneintuitive,easyto-usemenu.Sending a message1 Tap ontheHomescreenandtap tocreateanewmessage.2 EnteracontactnameorcontactnumberintotheTofield.Asyouenterthecontactname,matchingcontactsappear.Youcantapasuggestedrecipientandaddmorethanonecontact.NOTE: You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult with your service provider.3 Tapthetextfieldandstartenteringyourmessage.4 Tap toopentheoptionsmenu.Choosefromanyoftheavailableoptions.TIP! You can tap to attach the file that you want to share with message.5 Tap Sendtosendyourmessage.TIP!• 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.• If an image, video, or audio file is added to a text message, it will be automatically converted into a multimedia message and you will be charged accordingly.NOTE: When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible notification.Messaging
46 MessagingConversation viewMessagesexchangedwithanotherpartyaredisplayedinchronologicalordersothatyoucanconvenientlyseeandfindyourconversations.Changing your messaging settingsYourphone'smessagingsettingsarepredefinedtoallowyoutosendmessagesimmediately.Youcanchangethesettingsbasedonyourpreferences.• Tap ontheHomescreen,tap >Settings.

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