LG Electronics USA L96G Cellular/PCS GSM/WCDMA Phone with WLAN and Bluetooth User Manual

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

Users Manual

LGL96G User GuideThis guide helps you to get started using your phone.•Someofthecontentsofthismanualmaynotapplytoyourphone,dependingonthesoftwareandyourserviceprovider.•Thishandsetisnotsuitableforpeoplewhohaveavisualimpairmentduetothetouchscreenkeyboard.•Copyright©2012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AndroidMarket™aretrademarksofGoogle,Inc.ENGLISH
Part 15.21 statement" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void        the user's authority to operate the equipment. “Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device is not intended for sale in the USA.
FCC Part 15 Class B ComplianceThis device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules and ICES-003 Class B digital apparatus requirements for Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Body-worn OperationThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 1.5cm (0.59 inches) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.5cm (0.59 inches) must be maintained between the user's body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components
20Please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%ofspaceavailableinyourphonememory,yourphonecannotreceivenewmessages.Youneedtocheckyourphonememoryanddeletesomedata,suchasapplicationsormessages,tomakemorememoryavailable.To uninstall applications:1  Touch >Appstab>Settings>Apps fromtheDEVICEcategory.2  Onceallapplicationsappear,scrolltoandselecttheapplicationyouwanttouninstall.3  TouchUninstall.Getting to know your phoneBefore you start using the phone, please read this!
212. Optimising battery lifeExtendyourbattery'slifebetweenchargesbyturningofffeaturesthatyoudon'tneedtohavingrunning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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GoogleMail™,Calendar,Contactsandotherapplications.•Someapplicationsyouhavedownloadedmayreducebatterypower.To check the battery power level:•Touch >Appstab>Settings > About phonefromtheSYSTEM>StatusThebatterystatus(chargingornotcharging)andlevel(percentagecharged)isdisplayedatthetopofthescreen.
22Getting to know your phoneTo monitor and control how battery power is being used:•Touch >Appstab > Settings > Power SaverfromtheDEVICE>Battery usefromtheBATTERYBatteryusagetimeisdisplayedatthetopofthescreen.Ittellsyouhowlongithasbeensinceyoulastconnectedyourphonetoapowersourceor,ifcurrentlyconnected,howlongthephonewaslastrunningonbatterypower.Thescreenshowstheapplicationsorservicesusingbatterypower,listedinorderfromthegreatesttosmallestamountused.3. Using foldersYoucancombineseveralappiconsinafolder.DroponeappiconoveranotheronaHomescreen,andthetwoiconswillbecombined.NOTE: To see a smaller collection of frequently used apps, touch the Google Apps folder near the bottom of the screen. As with any folder, you can customize its contents.
23NOTE: After you open an app, you can usually adjust its settings by choosing items from its Menu icon near the top or bottom of the screen.4.  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.
24Getting to know your phone WARNINGTo protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Android Market™. If there are improperly installed applications on your phone, it may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.5.  Using the hard reset  (Factory reset)Ifyourphoneneedstoberestoredtoitsoriginalcondition,usehardresettorebootyourphone.1.Whenthephoneisswitchedoff,pressandholdtheVolume down key + Powerkey withyourlefthand.2.WhentheLEDonthebottomofthephonelightsup,touchandholdtheMenu keywithyourrighthand.Youneedtodothisimmediately,beforethescreendisplaystheLGlogo.Makesureyourlefthandisstill
25holdingtheVolumedownandPowerkeys.Thenreleasethepowerkeyatvibrationtime.3.WhentheLGlogoisdisplayedonthescreen,continuetoholdthekeysforaround2seconds,andthenreleaseallthematthesametime,beforetheLGlogodisappears.Leaveyourphoneforatleastaminutewhilethehardresetiscarriedout.Youwillthenbeabletoswitchyourphonebackon.Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. This cannot be reversed. Remember to back up any important data before performing a hard reset.6.  Opening and switching applicationsMultitasking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.
26Getting to know your phoneTo return to view list recently used applications: SimplypressandholdtheHomekey.To stop applications: 1  Touch >Appstab>Settings>AppsfromtheDEVICE2  ScrollandtouchthedesiredapplicationandtouchStoptostopit.7.  Installing PC Software  (LG PC Suite)"LGPCSuite"PCApplicationisaprogramthathelpsyouconnectyourdevicetoaPCviaaUSBcableandWi-Fi.Onceconnected,youcanusethefunctionsofyourdevicefromyourPC.With your "LG PC Suite" PC Application, You Can...•Manageandplayyourmediacontents(music,movie,pictures)onyourPC.•Sendmultimediacontentstoyourdevice.
27•Synchronisesdata(schedules,contacts,bookmarks)inyourdeviceandPC.•Backuptheapplicationsinyourdevice.•Updatethesoftwaresinyourdevice.•Backupandrestorethedevice.•PlaymultimediacontentsofyourPCfromotherdevice.NOTE: You can use the Help menu from the application to find out how to use your "LG PC Suite" PC application.Installing "LG PC Suite" PC Application"LGPCSuite"PCapplicationcanbedownloadedfromthewebpageofLG.1  Gotowww.lg.comandselectacountryofyourchoice.2  GotoSupport>Mobile PhoneSupport>SelecttheModel(LGL96G).3  ClickPC SyncfromDownload,andclickWINDOW PC Sync Downloadtodownload"LG PC Suite"PCsoftware.
28Getting to know your phoneSystem Requirements for "LG PC Suite" PC software•OS:WindowsXP32bit(Servicepack2),WindowsVista32bit/64bit,Windows732bit/64bit•CPU:1GHzorhigherprocessors•Memory:512MBorhigherRAMs•Graphiccard:1024x768resolution,32bitcolororhigher•HDD:100MBormorefreeharddiskspace(Morefreeharddiskspacemaybeneededdependingonthevolumeofdatastored.)•Requiredsoftware:LGintegrateddriversNOTE: LG Integrated USB DriverLG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device and PC and installed automatically when you install "LG PC Suite" PC software.
298.  Synchronising your phone to a computer via USBNOTE: To synchronise your phone with your PC using the USB cable, you need to install LG PC Suite onto your PC.  Please refer to previous pages to install LG PC Suite.1  UsetheUSBcabletoconnectyourphonetoaUSBportonyourcomputer.Onceconnected,youwillreceiveanotificationthataUSBconnectionhasbeenmade.2  OpenthenotificationdrawerandtouchUSBconnected.3  TouchPC softwaretoconfirmthatyouwanttotransferfilesbetweenyourphone'smicroSDcardandthecomputer.TIP! To use the microSD card on your phone again, you need to open the notification drawer and touch   > Charge only.
30Getting to know your phoneDuringthistime,youcan'taccessthemicroSDcardfromyourphone,soyoucan'tuseapplicationsthatrelyonthemicroSDcard.To disconnect your phone from the computer:Openthenotificationdrawerandtouch>Charge onlytodisconnectyourphonefromthecomputersafely.9.  Hold your phone uprightHoldyourmobilephonevertically,asyouwouldaregularphone.TheLGL96Ghasaninternalantenna.Becarefulnottoscratchordamagethebackofthephone,asthismayaffectperformance.Whilemaking/receivingcallsorsending/receivingdata,avoidholdingthelowerpartofthephonewheretheantennaislocated.Doingsomayaffectcallquality.
3110.  When the screen freezesIf the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: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centre.
32Getting to know your phoneDevice componentsEarpieceProximity sensorCamera lensHome keyReturntotheHomescreenfromanyscreen.Back key Returntothepreviousscreen.Power/Lock key•Switchyourphoneon/offbypressingandholdingthiskey.•Shortpresstolock/unlockthescreen.Menu key •Checkwhatoptionsareavailable.•GotoGoogleSearch™bypressingandholdingthiskey.
33NOTE: 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 LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.
34Getting to know your phonePower/Lock keyCharger/USB portMicrophoneEarphone JackVolume keys•IntheHomescreen:Controlringervolume.•Duringacall:Controlyourearpiecevolume.•Whenplayingatrack:Controlvolumecontinuously.Battery coverCamera lensmicroSD Card slotSIM card slotSpeakerBattery
35Installing the SIM card and batteryBeforeyoucanstartexploringyournewphone,you'llneedtosetitup.ToinserttheSIMcardandbattery:1  Toremovethebatterycover,holdthephonepulloffthebatterycoverwithyourthumbnailasshowninfigure.NOTE: Put your thumbnail into the USB port hole and lift off the battery cover.
36Getting to know your phone2  SlidetheSIMcardintotheSIMcardslot.Makesurethegoldcontactareaonthecardisfacingdownwards.3  Insertthebatteryintoplacebyaligningthegoldcontactsonthephoneandthebattery(1)andpressingitdownuntilitclicksintoplace(2).
374  Alignthebatterycoveroverthebatterycompartment(1)andpressitdownuntilitclicksintoplace(2).Charging your phoneThechargerconnectorisatthebottomofthephone.Insertthechargerandplugitintoanelectricaloutlet.NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.
38Getting to know your phoneNOTE: Do not open the battery cover during the charging your phone.Using the memory cardTo insert a memory card:Insertthememorycardintotheslot.Makesurethegoldcontactareaisfacingdownwards.To remove the memory card safely: Touch >Appstab > Settings>StoragefromtheDEVICE>Unmount SD card>OK.NOTE: The LGL96G supports memory cards up to 32 GB.
39 WARNINGDo not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Doing so may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may get corrupted.To format the memory card: Yourmemorycardmayalreadybeformatted.Ifitisn't,youmustformatitbeforeyoucanuseit.NOTE: All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted.1  Onthehomescreen,touch >Appstabtoopenthemenu.2  ScrollandtouchSettings>Storage.3  TouchUnmount SD cardandtouchOKtoconfirmit.4  TouchErase SD card>Erase SD card>Erase everything,thenconfirmyourchoice.
40Getting to know your phone5  Ifyouhavesetapatternlock,inputthepatternlockthenselectErase Everything.NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting as all the files will be deleted.Locking and unlocking the screenIfyoudonotusethephoneforawhile,thescreenisturnedoffandlockedautomatically.Thishelpstopreventaccidentaltouchesandsavesbatterypower.WhenyouarenotusingtheLGL96G,pressthePower/Lock keytolockyourphone.
41Ifthereareanyprogramsrunningwhenyousetlock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.Secure your lock screenYoucanlockyourscreensothatonlyyoucanunlockittoaccessyourphone.To set an Unlock Pattern, PIN or Password for the first time:•Touch >Appstab>Settings > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Swipe,Face Unlock,Pattern,PinorPassword
42Getting to know your phoneNOTE: Precautions to take when using pattern lock.It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.When you cannot recall your unlock pattern:IfyouloggedintoyourGoogleaccountonthephonebutfailedtoenterthecorrectpattern5times,taptheForgotpatternbutton.YouarethenrequiredtologinwithyourGoogleaccounttounlockyourphone.IfyouhavenotcreatedaGoogleaccountonthephoneoryouforgotit,youhavetoperformahardreset.
43Your Home screenTouch screen tipsHerearesometipsonhowtonavigatearoundyourphone.Touch–Tochooseamenu/optionoropenanapplication,touchit.Touch and hold–Toopenanoptionsmenuorgrabanobjectyouwanttomove,touchandholdit.Drag–Toscrollthroughalistormoveslowly,dragacrossthetouchscreen.Flick–Toscrollthroughalistormovequickly,flickacrossthetouchscreen(dragquicklyandrelease).NOTE:•  To select an item, touch the centre of the icon.•  Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.•  Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any other keys.
44HomeSimplyswipeyourfingertotheleftorrighttoviewthepanels.Youcancustomise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quickkeysatthebottomofthescreen.Quickkeys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Peopleicontoopenyourcontacts.TouchtheMessagingicontoaccessthemessagingmenu.Thisiswhereyoucancreateanewmessage.TouchtheAppsiconatthebottomofthescreen.Youcanthenviewallyourinstalledapplications.Toopenanyapplication,simplytouchtheiconintheapplicationslist.Your Home screen
45Customising the Home screenYoucancustomiseyourHomescreenbyaddingApps,Downloads,WidgetsorWallpapers.Formoreconvenienceusingyourphone,addyourfavouritewidgetstotheHomescreen.To add items on your Home screen:1  TouchandholdtheemptypartoftheHomescreen.2  IntheAddModemenu,selectitemsyouwanttoadd.YouwillthenseeaddeditemsontheHomescreen.3  Dragittothelocationyouwantandliftyourfinger.To remove an item from the Home screen:•Home screen>touchandholdtheiconyouwanttoremove>dragittoTIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Applications menu, touch and hold the application you want to add.
48Your Home screenIcon DescriptionNoSIMcardNosignalAirplanemodeConnectedtoaWi-FinetworkPowersaverisonIcon DescriptionWiredheadsetCallinprogressCallholdSpeakerphonePhonemicrophoneismutedBelowisatableexplainingthemeaningoficonsyou'relikelytoseeinthestatusbar.
50Your Home screenIcon DescriptionUploadingdataGPSisacquiringReceivinglocationdatafromGPSDataissyncingNewGmailNewGoogleTalkmessageIcon DescriptionNewmessageSongisplayingFMradioturnedoninthebackgroundUSBtetheringisactivePortableWi-FihotspotisactiveBothUSBtetheringandportablehotspotareactive
51Onscreen keyboardYoucanentertextusingtheonscreenkeyboard.Theonscreen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capitalisethenextletteryoutype.Double-tapforallcaps. Taptoswitchtothenumbersandsymbolskeyboard.YoucanalsotouchandholdthistabtoviewtheSettingsmenu.Taptoinsertanemoticonwhenwritingamessage.Taptoenteraspace.Taptocreateanewlineinthemessagefield.Taptodeletethepreviouscharacter.Taptohidetheonscreenkeyboard.
52Your Home screenEntering 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growsbiggeranddisplayscharactersfromdifferentlanguages.Thenselectthespecialcharacteryouwant.
53Google account set upWhenyoufirstturnonyourphone,youhavetheopportunitytoactivatethenetwork,tosignintoyourGoogleAccountandhowyouwanttousesomeGoogleservices.To set up your Google account: •SignintoaGoogleAccountfromthepromptedsetupscreen.OR•Touch >Appstab>selectaGoogleapplication,suchasGmail>selectNEWtocreateanewaccount.IfyouhaveaGoogleaccount,touchExisting,enteryouremailaddressandpassword,thentouchSign in.OnceyouhavesetupyourGoogleaccountonyourphone,yourphoneautomaticallysynchronises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synchronisedwithyourphone.(Thisdependsonyoursynchronisationsettings.)Aftersigningin,youcanuseGmail™andtakeadvantageofGoogleservicesonyourphone.
54Connecting to Networks and DevicesWi-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 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  Touch >Appstab>Settings>Wi-FifromtheWIRELESS&NETWORKS2  SetWi-FitoONtoturnitonandstartscanningforavailableWi-Finetworks.
553  TapWi-Fimenuagain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open,youareaskedtoconfirmthatyouwanttoconnecttothatnetworkbytouchingConnect.•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iconthatindicateWi-Fistatus.BluetoothYoucanuseBluetoothtosenddatabyrunningacorrespondingapplication,notfromtheBluetoothmenuasonmostothermobilephones.
56Connecting to Networks and DevicesTIP! With LGL96G, you can enjoy Bluetooth high speed.If the device you want to share files with also supports high speed Bluetooth, the files will automatically be transferred via the high-speed network. To use Bluetooth high speed data transfer, please make sure the Wi-Fi is OFF on your devices before use. The settings for Bluetooth high speed may be different depends on the device. Please check the device's settings with their service provider.Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth deviceYoumustpairyourdevicewithanotherdevicebeforeyouconnecttoit.1  Touch >Appstab>Settings>Set BluetoothtoONfromtheWIRELESS&NETWORKS2  TapBluetoothmenuagain.YourphonewillscanforanddisplaytheIDsofallavailableBluetoothin-rangedevices.Ifthedeviceyouwanttopairwithisn’tonthelist,makesurethetargetdeviceissettobediscoverable,thentapSEARCH
57FOR DEVICESagain.3  Choosethedeviceyouwanttopairupwithfromthelist.Oncetheparingissuccessful,yourdevicewillconnecttothedevice.Sending pictures using Bluetooth1  SelectaPicture> >Bluetooth2  CheckwhetherBluetoothisON,thenselectSEARCH FOR DEVICES.3  Choosethedeviceyouwanttosenddatatofromthelist.Sharing your phone's data connectionUSBtetheringandportableWi-Fihotspotaregreatfeatureswhentherearenowirelessconnectionsavailable.Youcanshareyourphone'smobiledataconnectionwithasinglecomputerviaaUSBcable(USBtethering).Youcanalsoshareyourphone'sdataconnectionwithmorethanasingledeviceatatimebyturningyourphoneintoaportableWi-Fihotspot.Whenyourphoneissharingitsdataconnection,aniconappearsinthestatus
58Connecting to Networks and Devicesbarandasanongoingnotificationinthenotificationsdrawer.Forthelatestinformationabouttetheringandportablehotspots,includingsupportedoperatingsystemsandotherdetails,visithttp://www.android.com/tether.To change Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings:•Touch >Appstab>Settings>More fromtheWIRELESS&NETWORKS>Portable Wi-Fi hotspot>ChooseoptionsthatyouwanttoadjustTIP! If your computer is running Windows 7 or a recent distribution of some flavours of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you don't usually need to prepare your computer for tethering. But if you're running an earlier version of Windows or another operating system, you may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB. For the most current information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how to configure them, visit http://www.android.com/tether.
59To rename or secure your portable hotspotYoucanchangethenameofyourphone'sWi-Finetworkname(SSID)andsecureitsWi-Finetwork.1  OntheHomescreen,touch >Appstab>Settings2  TouchMorefromtheWIRELESS&NETWORKSandselectPortable Wi-Fi hotspot.3  EnsurePortable Wi-Fi hotspotisticked.4  TouchConfigure Wi-Fi hotspot.•TheConfigure Wi-Fi hotspotdialogboxwillopen.•YoucanchangethenetworkSSID(name)thatothercomputersseewhenscanningforWi-Finetworks.•YoucanalsotouchtheSecuritymenutoconfigurethenetworkwithWi-FiProtectedAccess2(WPA2)securityusingapre-sharedkey(PSK).
60Connecting to Networks and Devices•IfyoutouchtheWPA2 PSKsecurityoption,apasswordfieldisaddedtotheConfigure Wi-Fi hotspotdialog.Ifyouenterapassword,youwillneedtoenterthatpasswordwhenyouconnecttothephone'shotspotwithacomputerorotherdevice.YoucansetOpenintheSecuritymenutoremovesecurityfromyourWi-Finetwork.5  TouchSave.ATTENTION!If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorised usage of online services by other people and additional charges can be incurred. To avoid unauthorised usage, you are advised to keep the security option active.
61Using the Wi-Fi CastYoucanshareyourmusic,pictureandvideocontentbetweenuserswhouseAndroidPhonesconnectedviathesameWi-Fi&Wi-FiDirectednetwork.CheckyourWi-Fi&Wi-FiDirectednetworkinadvanceandmakesuretheusersareconnectedtothesamenetwork.1  Touch >Appstab>Settings>MorefromtheWIRELESS&NETWORKS > Wi-Fi Direct 2  Touchthewi-fidirectcheckboxtoturnon.3  Selectadevicetoconnectfromthescanneddevicelist.4  TouchConnect.Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through SmartShareWi-FiDirectautomaticallyscansnearbyWi-FiDirectdevicesandthesearcheddevicesarelistedastheyarefoundandyoucanselectaspecificdevicetosharemultimediadatathroughSmartShare.Wi-FiDirectcannotbeenabledwhileusingotherWi-Fifunctions.
62Connecting to Networks and Devices1  Touch >Appstab>Settings >MorefromtheWIRELESS&NETWORKS>Wi-Fi Direct2  Selectadevicetoconnectfromthescanneddevicelist.Forced Group owner mode–Touchtoactivategroupownermode,whichenablesthelegacyWi-Fidevicestoconnectbyscanningyourphone.InthiscaseyoumustenterthepasswordthatissetinPassword.NOTE: When your phone becomes a group owner, it will consume more battery power than when it is a client. Wi-Fi Direct connection does not provide Internet service. Additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check data charges with your network provider.
63Using SmartShareSmartShareusesDLNA(DigitalLivingNetworkAlliance)technologytosharedigitalcontentthroughawirelessnetwork.BothdevicesmustbeDLNAcertifiedtosupportthisfeature.To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents1  Touch >Appstab>SmartShare2  Press  andselectSettings.3  TouchDiscoverablecheckboxtoturnoff.•TouchAlways accept requestifyouwouldliketoautomaticallyacceptsharingrequestsfromotherdevices.•TouchReceive filesifyouwouldliketoautomaticallyallowuploadfilestomyphonefromotherdevices.4  UndertheSharingcontentssection,touchtocheckmarkthetypesofcontentyouwouldliketoshare.ChoosefromPictures,VideosandMusic Player.5  SmartShareisnowactivatedandreadytosharecontents.
64Connecting to Networks and DevicesTo share contents from remote content library to other devicesLetyourrendererdevice(e.g.TV)playmultimediacontentsfromyourremotecontentlibrary(e.g.PC).NOTE: Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your devices is properly configured (e.g. TV and PC).1  Touchthetoprightbuttontoorselectthedevicefromrendererlists.2  Touchthetopleftbuttonandselectthedeviceoftheremotecontentlibrary.3  Youcanbrowsethecontentlibrary.4  TouchacontentthumbnailorpresstheMenukeyandselectPlaybutton.To share contents from your phone to your renderer device(e.g. TV) NOTE: Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured.1  WhilebrowsingyourpicturesorvideosusingtheGalleryapplication,touch toselectfiles.Thenyouwillbeabletoselectmultiplefilestobeshared.
652  TouchShareonthemenuandselecttheSmartShare.3  SmartShareisautomaticallylaunchedwiththeselectedfiles.4  Selectthedevicefromrendererliststoplaythefiles.NOTE: Follow the similar steps to use the Music Player, Camera and Video player to share contents.Notice: Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application. Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and will not appear in the renderer device list. Your device might not be able to play some contents.To download contents from remote content library1  Touch >Appstab>SmartShare2  Touchthetopleftbuttonandselectthedeviceoftheremotecontentlibrary.
66Connecting to Networks and Devices3  Youcanbrowsethecontentlibrary.4  TouchacontentthumbnailthentouchDownload menu key.Notice: A few types of contents are not supported.To upload contents from my phone to remote content libraryNOTE: Mare sure that SD card is correctly mounted and the Receive files in settings menu is checked.1  Touch >Appstab>SmartShare2  TouchthetopleftbuttonandselectMyphone.3  Youcanbrowsethecontentlibrary.4  TouchandholdacontentthumbnailandthentouchtheUpload menu key.5  Selectadeviceofremotecontentlibrarytobeuploaded.Notice: Some DLNA enabled devices do not support DMS upload functionality and will not be uploaded. A few types of contents are not supported.
67CallsMaking a call1  Touch toopenthekeypad.2  Enterthenumberusingthekeypad.Todeleteadigit,touchthe .3  Touch tomakeacall.4  Toendacall,touchtheEndicon .TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold  .Calling your contacts1  Touch toopenyourcontacts.2  ScrollthroughthecontactlistorenterthefirstfewlettersofthecontactyouwanttocallbytouchingSearch.3  Inthelist,touchthecontactyouwanttocall.Answering and rejecting a callWhenyoureceiveacallinLockstate,holdandslidethe toanswerincomingcall.Holdandslidethe torejectanincomingcall.
68CallsHoldandslidetheQuick msgiconfromthebottomifyouwanttosendone.TIP! Quick msgYou can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reply the message during a meeting.Adjusting call volumeToadjustthein-callvolumeduringacall,usetheVolumeupanddownkeysontheleft-handsideofthephone.Making a second call1  Duringyourfirstcall,touchMenu>Addcallanddialthenumber.Also,youcangorecentdialledlistbytouching orcansearchcontactsbytouching andselectthenumberyouwanttocall.2  Touch tomakethecall.3  Bothcallsaredisplayedonthecallscreen.Yourinitialcallislockedandputonhold.4  Touchthedisplayednumbertotogglebetweencalls.Ortouch Merge callstomakeaconferencecall.
695  Toendactivecalls,touchEndorpressHomeKeyandslidethenotificationbardownandselectEnd callicon .NOTE: You are charged for each call you make.Viewing your call logsOntheHomescreen,touch andchoosetheCall logtab .Viewacompletelistofalldialled,receivedandmissedvoicecalls.TIP! Touch any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.TIP! Press the Menu key, then touch Delete all to delete all the recorded items.Call settingsYoucanconfigurephonecallsettingssuchascallforwardingandotherspecialfeaturesofferedbyyourcarrier.
70Calls1  OntheHomescreen,touch .2  Touchmenu.3  TapCall settingsandchoosetheoptionsthatyouwanttoadjust.Fixed dialing numbers–Toturnonandcompilealistofnumbersthatcanbecalledfromyourphone.You’llneedyourPIN2,whichisavailablefromyouroperator.Onlynumberswithinthefixeddiallistcanbecalledfromyourphone.Voicemail service–Allowsyoutoselectyourcarrier’svoicemailservice.Voicemail settings–Ifyouareusingyourcarrier’svoicemailservice,thisoptionallowsyoutoenterthephonenumbertouseforlisteningtoandmanagingyourvoicemail.Save unknown numbers–Addunknownnumberstocontactsafteracall.Call reject–Allowsyoutosetthecallrejectfunction.ChoosefromDisabled,Reject calls on listorReject all calls.Quick messages–Whenyouwanttorejectacall,youcansendaquickmessageusingthisfunction.Thisisusefulifyouneedtorejectacallduringameeting.
71Call forwarding–Choosewhethertodivertallcalls,whenthelineisbusy,whenthereisnoanswerorwhenyouhavenosignal.Call barring–Selectwhenyouwouldlikecallstobebarred.Enterthecallbarringpassword.Pleasecheckwithyournetworkoperatoraboutthisservice.Call duration–Viewthedurationofcallsincludingallcalls,dialledcalls,receivedcallsandlastcall.Call costs–Viewthechargesappliedtoyourcalls.(Thisserviceisnetworkdependent;someoperatorsdonotsupportthisfunction)Additional settings–Thisletsyouchangethefollowingsettings:   Caller ID:Choosewhethertodisplayyournumberonanoutgoingcall. Call waiting:Ifcallwaitingisactivated,thehandsetwillnotifyyouofanincomingcallwhileyouareonthephone(dependingonyournetworkprovider).
72ContactsAddcontactstoyourphoneandsynchronisethemwiththecontactsinyourGoogleaccountorotheraccountsthatsupportcontactsyncing.Searching for a contactIn the Home screen1  Touch toopenyourcontacts.2  TouchSearch contactsandenterthecontactnameusingthekeyboard.Adding a new contact1  Touch ,enterthenewcontact'snumber,thenpresstheMenukey.TouchAdd to contacts>Create new contact.2  Ifyouwanttoaddapicturetothenewcontact,touchtheimagearea.ChoosefromTake photoorSelect from gallery.3  Selectthecontacttypebytouching .4  Touchacategoryofcontactinformationandenterthedetailsaboutyourcontact.5  TouchSave.
73Favourite contactsYoucanclassifyfrequentlycalledcontactsasfavourites.Adding a contact to your favourites1  Touch toopenyourcontacts.2  Touchacontacttoviewtheirdetails.3  Touchthestartotherightofthecontact'sname.Thestarturnsblue.Removing a contact from your favourites list1  Touch toopenyourcontacts.2  Touchthe tab,selectFavouritesatthetopofthelistandchooseacontacttoviewitsdetails.3  Touchthebluestartotherightofthecontact'sname.Thestarturnsgreyandthecontactisremovedfromyourfavourites.
74ContactsMoving contacts from your Old Device to your New DeviceExport your contacts as a CSV file from your old phone to your PC using a PC sync program.1  InstallLGPCSuiteonthePCfirst.RuntheprogramandconnectyourAndroidmobilephonetothePCusingaUSBcable.2  Selectthe .GotoFile>ImportandselecttheCSVfilesavedonyourPC.3  IfthefieldsintheimportedCSVfilearedifferentfromthoseinLGPCSuite,youneedtomapthefields.Aftermappingthefields,clickOK.ThecontactsarethenaddedtoLGPCSuite.4  IfLGPCSuitedetectstheconnectionofyourLGL96Gphone(usingtheUSBcable),clickSyncorSynccontactstosynchronisethecontactssavedonyourPCwithyourphone.
75MessagingYourLGL96GcombinesSMSandMMSintooneintuitive,easy-to-usemenu.Sending a message1  Touch onthehomescreen,andtouch toopenablankmessage.2  EnteracontactnameorcontactnumberintheTofield.Asyouenterthecontactname,matchingcontactsappear.Youcantouchasuggestedrecipient.Youcanaddmultiplecontacts.NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the message to.3  TouchEntermessagefieldandstarttocomposeyourmessage.4  Press toopentheOptionsmenu.ChoosefromAdd subject,Discard,Attach,Insert smiley andAll messages.5  TouchSendtosendyourmessage.
76Messaging6  Themessagescreenopens,withyourmessageafterRecipientName/Number.Responsesappearonthescreen.Asyouviewandsendadditionalmessages,amessagethreadiscreated. WARNING: The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on the language and how the SMS is coded. WARNING: If an image, video or audio file is added to an SMS message, it is automatically converted into an MMS message and you are charged accordingly.Threaded box Messages(SMS,MMS)exchangedwithanotherpartycanbedisplayedinchronologicalordersothatyoucanconvenientlyseeanoverviewofyourconversation.
77Using SmiliesLivenupyourmessagesusingSmilies.Whenwritinganewmessage,presstheMenukey,thenchooseInsert smiley.Changing your message settingsYourLGL96Gmessagesettingsarepredefined,soyoucansendmessagesimmediately.Youcanchangethesettingsbasedonyourpreferences.
78EmailYoucanusetheEmailapplicationtoreademailsfromservicesotherthanGoogleMail.TheEmailapplicationsupportsthefollowingaccounttypes:POP3,IMAPandExchange.Yourserviceproviderorsystemadministratorcanprovidetheaccountsettingsyouneed.Managing an email accountThefirsttimeyouopentheEmailapplication,asetupwizardopenstohelpyoutosetupanemailaccount.To add another email account:•Touch >Appstab>Email>intheaccountscreen,touch >Settings>ADD ACCOUNTAftertheinitialsetup,Emaildisplaysthecontentsofyourinbox.Ifyouhaveaddedmorethanoneaccount,youcanswitchamongaccounts.To change an email account's setting:•Touch >Appstab>Email>intheaccountscreen,touch >Settings
79To delete an email account:•Touch >Appstab>Email>intheaccountscreen,touch >Settings>touchanaccountyouwanttodelete>Remove accountEmail account screenYoucantouchanaccounttoviewitsInbox.Theaccountfromwhichyousendemailbydefaultisindicatedwithatick.–Touchthefoldericontoopentheaccountfolders.Onlythemostrecentemailsinyouraccountaredownloadedtoyourphone.Working with account foldersEachaccounthasanInbox,Outbox,SentandDraftsfolder.Dependingonthefeaturessupportedbyyouraccount'sserviceprovider,youmayhaveadditionalfolders.Composing and sending emailTo compose and send a message1  WhileintheEmailapplication,touchthe .
802  Enteranaddressforthemessage'sintendedrecipient.Asyouentertext,matchingaddressesareofferedfromyourContacts.Separatemultipleaddresseswithsemicolon.3  AddCc/Bccandaddattachmentfilesifrequired.4  Enterthetextofthemessage.5  Touchthe .Ifyouaren'tconnectedtoanetwork,forexample,ifyou'reworkinginairplanemode,themessagesthatyousendarestoredinyourOutboxfolderuntilyou'reconnectedtoanetworkagain.Ifitcontainsanypendingmessages,theOutboxisdisplayedontheAccountsscreen.TIP! When a new email arrives in the inbox, you will receive a notification by sound or vibration. Tap the email notification to stop notifications.Email
81CameraGetting to know the viewfinderSwitch lenses–Switchbetweentherear–facingcameralensandthefront–facingcameralens. Zoom–Zoominorzoomout.Alternativelyyoucanusethesidevolumekeys. Brightness–Thisdefinesandcontrolstheamountofsunlightenteringtheimage. Shot mode–ChoosefromNormal,PanoramaorContinuous shot. Settings–TouchthisicontoopentheSettingsmenu.Video mode–Touchthisicontoswitchtovideomode.Taking a photo Gallery–Touchtoviewthelastphotoyoucaptured.Thisenablesyoutoaccessyourgalleryandviewsavedphotoswithincameramode.
82CameraTaking a quick photo 1  OpentheCameraapplication.2  Holdthephone,pointthelenstowardsthesubjectyouwanttophotograph.3  Touchthescreenandafocusboxwillappearinthecentreoftheviewfinderscreen.4  Whenthefocusboxturnsgreen,thecamerahasfocusedonyoursubject.5  Takeyourfingeroffthe .Once you've taken the photoTouch toviewthelastphotoyoucaptured.TouchtoshareyourphotousingBluetooth,Messaging,Picasa, Google+ or Gmail.TIP! If you have an SNS account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with the SNS community.
83Viewandeditthepicture.  Selecttheimageresolution.Ifyouchoosethehighresolution,thefilesizewillincrease,whichmeansyouwillbeabletostorefewerphotosinthememory.  Improvescolourqualitiesindifferentlightingconditions.  Appliesartisticeffectstothepictures.  Appliestheadditionaloptionsforpictures.Touchtodeletetheimage.Using the advanced settingsTouch toopenalladvancedoptions.Set picture as–TouchtousetheimageasaContactphoto,LockscreenWallpaperorWallpaper.Move–Touchtomovetheimagetootherplace.Rename–Touchtoeditthenameoftheselectedpicture.Rotate left/right–Rerotateleftorright.
84CameraCrop–Cropyourphoto.Moveyourfingeracrossthescreentoselectthearea.Slideshow–Autoreviewautomaticallyshowsyouthepictureyoujustrecorded.Details–Showthepictureinformation.TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, colour tone, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo.TIP! The Settings menu is superimposed over the viewfinder so, when you change elements of the image colour or quality, you see a preview of the image change behind the Settings menu.
85Video cameraGetting to know the viewfinderSwitch lenses–Switchbetweentherear–facingcameralensandthefront-facingcameralens.Zoom–Zoominorzoomout.Alternativelyyoucanusethesidevolumekeys. Brightness–Thisdefinesandcontrolstheamountofsunlightenteringthevideo.Flash–Allowsyoutoturnontheflashwhentakingaphotoinadarkplace. Settings–Touchthisicontoopenthesettingsmenu.Camera mode–Touchthisicontoswitchtocameramode.Start recording Gallery–Touchtoviewthelastvideoyourecorded.Thisenablesyoutoaccessyourgalleryandviewyoursavedvideosfromwithinvideomode.
86Shooting a quick video1  TouchtheCameramodebutton.2  Thevideocameraviewfinderappearsonthescreen.3  Holdingthephone,pointthelenstowardsthesubjectyouwanttocaptureinyourvideo.4  PresstheRecord buttononcetostartrecording.5  Aredlightappearsatthetopcorneroftheviewfinderwithatimershowingthelengthofthevideo.6  Touch onthescreentostoprecording.After shooting a videoYourcapturedvideowillappearontheGallery.Touch toviewthelastvideoyoucaptured.Touchtoplaythevideo.TouchtosharethevideoBluetooth,Messaging,YouTubeorGmail.Touchtodeletethevideoyoujustmade.ConfirmbytouchingOK.Theviewfinderreappears.Video camera
87Using the advanced settingsTouch toopenalltheadvancedoptions.Move–Touchtomovethevideotootherplace.Rename–Taptoeditthenameoftheselectedvideo.Detail–Taptoseeadetailedinformation,suchasthename,date,time,sizeandtype.Adjusting the volume when viewing a videoToadjustthevolumeofavideowhileitisplaying,usethevolumekeysontheleft-handsideofthephone.
88Youcanstoremultimediafilesonamemorycardforeasyaccesstoallyourimageandvideofiles.GalleryTouch >Appstab>Gallery.Openalistofcataloguebarsthatstoreallyourmultimediafiles.Music PlayerYourLGL96Ghasabuilt-inmusicplayerthatletsyouplayallyourfavouritetracks.Toaccessthemusicplayer,Touch >Appstab>Music Player.Transferring music files using USB mass storage devices1  ConnecttheLGL96GtoaPCusingaUSBcable.2  Ifyouhaven'tinstalledLGAndroidPlatformDriveronyourPC,youneedtochangethesettingsmanually.ChooseSettings>Connectivity>USBConnectiontype,thenselectMedia sync.3  YoucanviewthemassstoragecontentonyourPCandtransferthefiles.Multimedia
89NOTE: You need to install an SD card first. Without an SD card, you cannot use USB mass storage.NOTE: If you installed LG Android Platform Driver, you will immediately see a pop-up saying Turn on USB storage.Playing a song1  IntheHomescreen,touch >Appstab>Music Player.2  TouchSongs.3  Selectthesongyouwanttoplay.Touchtopauseplayback.Touchtoresumeplayback.Touchtoskiptothenexttrackinthealbum,playlistorshuffle.Touchtogobacktothebeginningofthesong.Touchtwicetoreturntotheprevioussong.Touchtomanagethemusicvolume.Touchtoseemusiclibraryscreen.Touchtosetrepeatmode.
90MultimediaTouchtoplaythecurrentplaylistinshufflemode.Touchtoseethecurrentplaylist.Touchtoseelyrics.Thisoptionisononlyifthesongincludesthelyrics.Tochangethevolumewhilelisteningtomusic,presstheupanddownvolumekeysontheleft-handsideofthephone.Touchandholdanysonginthelist.ItdisplaysPlay,Add to playlist,Set as ringtone,Delete,Share,SearchandDetailsasoptions.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.
91FM RadioYourLGL96Ghasabuilt-inFMRadiosoyoucantuneintoyourfavouritestationsandlistenonthego.NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack.Searching for stationsYoucantuneintoradiostationsbysearchingforthemmanuallyorautomatically.Theyarethensavedtospecificchannelnumbers,soyoudon'thavetofindthemagain.Youcanstoreupto48channelsonyourphone.Tuning in automatically1  IntheHomescreen,touch >Appstab>FM Radio.
92Multimedia2  Touch ,thenselectAuto scan.3  Duringautoscanning,touchStopifyouwanttostopscanning.Onlyscannedchannelsaresavedbeforeyoustopscanning.NOTE: You can also manually tune in to a station using the on-screen wheel.TIP! To improve radio reception, extend the headset cord as this also functions as the radio antenna.If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio reception may be poor.
93LGSmartWorldoffersanassortmentofexcitingcontent-games,applications,wallpaperandringtones-givingLGphoneusersthechancetoenjoyricher"MobileLife"experiences.How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Phone1  Tapthe icontoaccessLGSmartWorld.2  TapSigninandenterID/PWforLGSmartWorld.Ifyouhavenotyetsignedup,tapRegisterandgetaLGSmartWorldmembership.3  Downloadthecontentyouwant.NOTE: What if there is no   icon? 1   Using a mobile Web browser, access LG SmartWorld (www.lgworld.com) and select your country. 2   Download LG SmartWorld App. 3   Execute and install the downloaded file.4   Access LG SmartWorld by tapping the   icon.LG SmartWorld
94How to use LG SmartWorld•ParticipateinmonthlyLGSmartWorldpromotions.•Trytheeasy"Menu"buttonstofindwhatyou’relookingforfast.   Categories –Findcontentsbycategory(e.g.Education,Entertainment,Games,etc).   Search –SearchContent.   Apps for you –Recommendedcontentbasedonyourpreviouschoices.   My Apps –Listofdownloaded/to-beupdatedcontents.   Settings –SetProfileandDisplay. Sign in–SetyourIDandPassword.•Tryotherusefulfunctionsaswell.(ContentDetailscreen)NOTE: LG SmartWorld may not be available in all carriers or countries.LG SmartWorld
95UtilitiesSetting your alarm1  Touch >Appstab>Alarm/Clock>2  Afteryousetthetime,theLGL96Gletsyouknowhowmuchtimeisleftbeforethealarmwillsound.3  SetSnooze duration,Vibration,Alarm tone,Puzzle lock and Memo.TouchSave.Using your calculator1  Touch >Appstab>Calculator2  Touchthenumberkeystoenternumbers.3  Forsimplecalculations,touchthefunctionyouwant(+,–,xor÷)followedby=.4  Formorecomplexcalculations,touch,selecttheAdvancedpanel,thenchoosesin,cos,tan,logandsoon.Adding an event to your calendar1  Touch >Appstab>Calendar2  Onthemiddleofthescreen,youcanfindthedifferentviewtypesoftheCalendar(Day,Week,Agenda).
963  Taponthedateyouwanttoaddeventon.4  Dragtheviewscreenupwardsandtaponthetimeslotyouwanttoaddeventin.5  TouchEvent namethenentertheeventname.6  TouchLocationandenterthelocation.Checkthedateandenterthetimeyouwantyoureventtostartandfinish.7  Ifyouwanttoaddanotetoyourevent,touchDescriptionandenterthedetails.8  Ifyouwanttorepeatthealarm,setRepetition,andsetReminders,ifnecessary.9  TouchDonetosavetheeventinthecalendar.Polaris OfficePolarisOfficeisaprofessionalmobileofficesolutionthatletsusersconvenientlyviewvarioustypesofofficedocuments,includingWord,ExcelandPowerPointfiles,anywhere,anytime,usingtheirmobiledevices.Touch >Appstab>Polaris OfficeUtilities
97Managing filesPolarisOfficeprovidesmobileuserswithconvenientfilemanagementfeatures,includingcopying,movingandpasting,anddeletingfilesandfoldersrightonthedevice.Viewing filesMobileuserscannoweasilyviewawidevarietyoffiletypes,includingMicrosoftOfficedocumentsandAdobePDF,rightontheirmobiledevices.WhenviewingdocumentsusingPolarisOffice,theobjectsandlayoutremainthesameasintheiroriginaldocuments.
98BrowserBrowsergivesyouafast,full-colourworldofgames,music,news,sport,entertainmentandmuchmore,rightonyourmobilephone.Whereveryouareandwhateveryouenjoy.NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.Using the web toolbarTouchtogobackapage.Touchtogoforwardsapage,tothepageyouconnectedtoafterthecurrentone.ThisistheoppositeofwhathappenswhenyoupresstheBackkey,whichgoestothepreviouspage.Touchandhold,upanddowntozoominoroutofbrowser.Touchtoaddanewwindow.Touchtoaddafavouritebookmarks.The web
99Using optionsPress toviewoptions.Refresh–Updatethecurrentwebpage.Save to bookmarks–Addthecurrentwebpageasbookmark.Share page–Allowsyoutosharethewebpagewithothers.Find on page–Allowsyoutofindlettersorwordsonthecurrentwebpage.Request desktop site–Allowsyoutoviewthewebpageasdesktop.Save for offline reading–Youcanviewthesavedwebpage.Settings–DisplaysBrowsersettings.
100LG On-Screen Phone 2.0LGOn-ScreenPhone2.0allowsyoutoviewyourmobilephonescreenfromaPCviaaUSB,Bluetooth,orWi-Ficonnection.YoucanalsocontrolyourmobilephonefromyourPCusingthemouseorkeyboard.On-Screen Phone 2.0 iconsConnectsyourmobilephonetoyourPC,ordisconnectsit.RotatestheOn-ScreenPhonewindow(onlyavailableatapplicationsthatsupportrotation).LaunchesLGHomePanoramaorchangestheOn-ScreenPhonepreferences.ExitstheOn-ScreenPhoneprogram.MaximisestheOn-ScreenPhonewindow.MinimisestheOn-ScreenPhonewindow.On-Screen Phone 2.0 features•Real-time transfer and control:DisplaysandcontrolsyourmobilephonescreenwhenconnectedtoyourPC.
101•Mouse control:AllowsyoutocontrolyourmobilephonebyusingthemousetoclickanddragonyourPCscreen.•Text input with keyboard: Allowsyoutocomposeatextmessageornoteusingyourcomputerkeyboard.•File transfer (mobile phone to PC):Sendsafilefromyourmobilephone(e.g.Gallery,VideoPlayer,MusicPlayerandPolarisOffice)toyourPC.Simplyright-clickanddragtosendafiletoyourPC.•File transfer (PC to mobile phone):SendsfilesfromyourPCtoyourmobilephone.SimplyselectthefilesyouwishtotransferanddraganddropintotheOn-ScreenPhonewindow.ThefilesyousendarestoredonOSPfolder.•Real-time event notifications:Promptsapop-uptoinformyouofanyincomingcallsortext,aswellasalarmandeventnotifications.•LG Home Panorama:ShowsthewholeworkspacesofLGHome.Youcaneasilyorganiseiconsorwidgetsandrunanapplicationbydouble-clickingtheshortcut.
102LG On-Screen Phone 2.0NOTE: Please make sure LG Home is a default launcher.Installing On-Screen Phone on your PC1  VisitLGHome(www.lg.com)andselectacountryofyourchoice.2  GotoSupport>Mobile Phone Support>SearchtheModel(LGL96G)>ClickOSP(On-ScreenPhone)todownload.YoucaninstalltheOn-ScreenPhoneonyourPC.Connecting your phone to your PCOn-ScreenPhone2.0providesUSB,BluetoothandWi-Ficonnection.PleasefollowtheinstructiononConnectionWizardofOSPprogram.NOTE: Please make sure USB connection type is a PC software.
103NOTE: Please make sure that On-Screen Phone check box in Settings > Connectivity > On-Screen Phone settings.Please make sure that the battery may run out more quickly due to the current consumption if On-Screen Phone is connected via Wi-Fi.Checking the On-Screen Phone connectionOncethedeviceshavebeenconnected,dragdownthestatusbaratthetopofthehomescreentochecktheOn-ScreenPhoneconnectionstatus.Disconnecting your phone from your PC1  TouchandslidethenotificationdrawerdownandtouchtheOn-ScreenPhoneconnected.2  TouchDisconnectOn-ScreenPhone>Disconnect.
104IntheHomescreen,touch >Appstab>Settings.WIRELESS & NETWORKS< Wi-Fi >TurnonWi-FitoconnecttoavailableWi-Finetworks.Here,youcanmanageWi-FiandBluetooth.Youcanalsosetupmobilenetworksandswitchtoairplanemode.TIP! How to obtain the MAC addressTo set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your LGL96G into the router.You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: Touch Apps tab > Settings > Wi-Fi >   > Advanced > MAC Address.< Bluetooth >TurnsonBluetoothtoconnecttoBluetoothdevices.Settings
108SettingsDial pad touch tones–Allowsyoutosetthephonetoplaytoneswhenusingthedialpadtodialnumbers.Touch sounds–Allowsyoutosetyourphonetoplayasoundwhenyoutouchbuttons,iconsandotheronscreenitemsthatreacttoyourtouch.Screen lock sound–Allowsyoutosetyourphonetoplayasoundwhenlockingandunlockingthescreen.< Display >Brightness–Adjustthescreenbrightness.Auto-rotate screen–Settoswitchorientationautomaticallywhenyourotatethephone.Screen timeout–Setthetimeforscreentimeout.Font–Changethedisplayfont.Front Key light–SetthefrontkeyLEDtime.< Home screen >SettheAnimation,ScreeneffectorWallpaper.
109< Lock screen >Select screen lock–Setanunlockpatterntosecureyourphone.Opensasetofscreensthatguideyouthroughdrawingascreenunlockpattern.YoucansetaSwipe,Face Unlock,Pattern,PINinsteadofaPasswordorleaveitasNone.Whenyouturnonyourphoneorwakeupthescreen,you'reaskedtodrawyourunlockpatterntounlockthescreen.Wallpaper–YoucanselectthewallpaperlockfromWallpapersorGallery.Owner info–Showownerinfoonlockscreen.< Storage >INTERNAL STORAGE–Viewtheinternalstorageusage.SD CARD–ChecktotalavailableSDcardspace.TouchUnmountSDcardforsaferemoval.EraseSDcardifyouwanttodeletealldatafromtheSDcard.
110< Power Saver >Here,youcanmanagethebatteryandcheckthepowersavingitems.Also,youcancheckthebatteryuse.< Apps >Youcanviewandmanagetheapplications.PERSONAL< Accounts & sync >Permitsapplicationstosynchronisedatainthebackground,whetherornotyouareactivelyworkinginthem.Deselectingthissettingcansavebatterypowerandlowers(butdoesnoteliminate)datausage.< Location services >Google's location service–IfyouselectGoogle'slocationservice,yourphonedeterminesyourapproximatelocationusingWi-Fiandmobilenetworks.Whenyouselectthisoption,you'reaskedwhetheryouconsenttoallowingGoogletouseyourlocationwhenprovidingtheseservices.GPS satellites–IfyouselectGPSsatellites,yourphonedeterminesyourlocationtostreetlevelaccuracy.Settings
111Location & Google search–Ifyouselectgoogleuseyourlocationtoimprovesearchresultsandotherservices.< Security >Encrypt phone–RequireanumericPINorpasswordtodecryptyourphoneeachtimeyoupoweriton.Set up SIM card lock–SetupSIMcardlockorchangetheSIMPIN.Make passwords visible–Showpasswordasyoutype.Device administrators–Viewordeactivatedeviceadministrators.Unknown sources–Defaultsettingtoinstallnon-Marketapplications.Trusted credentials–DisplaytrustedCAcertificates.Install from SD card–ChoosetoinstallencryptedcertificatesfromyourSDcard.Clear credentials–Remoceallcertificates.
112< Language & input >UsetheLanguage&inputsettingstoselectthelanguageforthetextonyourphoneandforconfiguringtheon-screenkeyboard,includingwordsyou'veaddedtoitsdictionary.< Backup & reset >Changethesettingsformanagingyoursettingsanddata.Back up my data–SettobackupyoursettingsandapplicationdatatotheGoogleserver.Backup account–Settobackupyouraccount.Automatic restore–Settorestoreyoursettingsandapplicationdatawhentheapplicationsarereinstalledonyourdevice.Factory data reset–Resetyoursettingstothefactorydefaultvaluesanddeleteallyourdata.Ifyouresetthephoneinthisway,youarepromptedtoreenterthesameinformationaswhenyoufirststartedAndroid.Settings
113SYSTEM< Date & time >UseDate & timesettingstosethowdatesaredisplayed.Youcanalsousethesesettingstosetyourowntimeandtimezoneratherthanobtainingthecurrenttimefromthemobilenetwork.< Accessibility >UsetheAccessibilitysettingstoconfigureaccessibilityplug-insyouhaveinstalledonyourphone.NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins.< Connectivity >USB connection type–Youcansetthedesiredmode(Charge only,Media sync,USB tetheringorPC software).Ask on connection–AskUSBconnectionmodewhenconnectingtoacomputer.On-Screen Phone settings–DisplayingscreenandcontrollingphonefromPCareavailablethroughUSB,BluetoothorWi-Ficonnection.
114Wi-Fi connection–CheckmarkthistouseLG PC SuitewithWi-Ficonnection.PleasenotethatWi-FinetworkshouldbeconnectedforLGPCSuiteviaWi-FiconnectionfromtheWIRELESS&NETWORKS.< About phone >Viewlegalinformationandcheckphonestatusandsoftwareversion.Phone software updateLG Mobile phone software update from the InternetFormoreinformationaboutusingthisfunction,pleasevisithttp://update.lgmobile.comorhttp://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp selectcountryandlanguage.ThisfeatureallowsyoutoupdatethefirmwareonyourphonetoanewerversionconvenientlyfromtheInternetwithoutneedingtovisitaservicecentre.ThisfeaturewillonlybeavailableifandwhenLGmakesanewerfirmwareversionavailableforyourSettings
115device.Asthemobilephonefirmwareupdaterequirestheuser'sfullattentionforthedurationoftheupdateprocess,pleasemakesureyoucheckallinstructionsandnotesthatappearateachstepbeforeproceeding.PleasenotethatremovingtheUSBdatacableorbatteryduringtheupgrademayseriouslydamageyourmobilephone.NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)Thisfeatureallowsyoutoupdateyourphone'ssoftwaretoanewerversionconvenientlyviaOTA,withoutconnectingwithaUSBdatacable.Thisfeaturewillonly
116SettingsbeavailableifandwhenLGmakesanewerfirmwareversionavailableforyourdevice.First,youcancheckthesoftwareversiononyourmobilephone:Settings>About phone>Software update>Check now for update.Youcanalsodelaytheupdateby1hour,4hours,8hoursorOneday.Inthiscase,theapplicationwillnotifyyoutoupdatewhenthetimeisup.Youcanalsorearrangeanupdatemanually.NOTE: This feature is dependent on your network service provider, region and country.DivX Mobile ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:DivX®isadigitalvideoformatcreatedbyDivX,LLC,asubsidiaryofRoviCorporation.ThisisanofficialDivXCertified®devicethatplaysDivXvideo.Visitdivx.comformoreinformationandsoftwaretoolstoconvertyourfilesintoDivXvideos.
117ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:ThisDivXCertified®devicemustberegisteredinordertoplaypurchasedDivXVideo-on-Demand(VOD)movies.Toobtainyourregistrationcode,locatetheDivXVODsectioninyourdevicesetupmenu.Gotovod.divx.comformoreinformationonhowtocompleteyourregistration.DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to 640x480, including premium contentDivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
118TheseaccessoriesareavailableforusewiththeLGL96G.(Items described below may be optional.)Travel adaptor Battery Stereo headsetData cableConnectyourLGL96GandPC.User GuideLearnmoreaboutyourLGL96G.NFC TagAccessoriesNOTE: •  Always use genuine LG accessories.•  Failure to do this may void your warranty.•  Accessories may vary in different regions.
119TroubleshootingThischapterlistssomeproblemsyoumightencounterwhileusingyourphone.Someproblemsrequireyoutocallyourserviceprovider,butmostareeasytofixyourself.Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresSIMerror ThereisnoSIMcardinthephoneoritisinsertedincorrectly.MakesurethattheSIMcardiscorrectlyinserted.Nonetworkconnection/LosingnetworkSignalisweakoryou'reoutsidethecarriernetwork.Operatorappliednewservices.Movetowardsawindoworintoanopenarea.Checkthenetworkoperatorcoveragemap.CheckwhethertheSIMcardismorethan6~12monthsold.Ifso,changeyourSIMatyournetworkprovider'snearestbranch.Contactyourserviceprovider.
120Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresCodesdonotmatchTochangeasecuritycode,youwillneedtoconfirmthenewcodebyre-enteringit.Thetwocodesyouhaveentereddonotmatch.Ifyouforgetthecode,contactyourserviceprovider.AnyapplicationcannotbesetNotsupportedbyserviceproviderorregistrationrequired. Contactyourserviceprovider.CallsnotavailableDiallingerrorNewSIMcardinserted.Pre-paidchargelimitreached.Newnetworknotauthorised.Checkfornewrestrictions.ContactserviceproviderorresetlimitwithPIN2.Troubleshooting
121Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresPhonecannotbeswitchedonOn/Offkeypressedtoobriefly.Batteryisnotcharged.Batterycontactsaredirty.PresstheOn/Offkeydownforatleasttwoseconds.Chargebattery.Checkchargingindicatoronthedisplay.Cleanthebatterycontacts.
122TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresChargingerrorBatteryisnotcharged. Chargebattery.Outsidetemperatureistoohotorcold.Makesurephoneischargingatanormaltemperature.ContactproblemCheckthechargerandconnectiontothephone.Checkthebatterycontactsandcleanthemifnecessary.Novoltage Plugthechargerintoadifferentsocket.Chargerdefective Replacecharger.Wrongcharger OnlyuseoriginalLGaccessories.Batterydefective Replacebattery.
123Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresNumbernotpermittedTheFixeddiallingnumberfunctionison.ChecktheSettingsmenuandturnthefunctionoff.Impossibletoreceive/sendSMS&pictureMemoryfull Deletesomemessagesfromthephone.Filesnotopening Unsupportedfileformat Checkthefileformatsthatcanbesupported.SDcardnotworkingFAT16,FAT32filesystemsupportedCheckSDcardfilesystemviacardreader,orformatSDcardusingthephone.
124Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresThescreendoesnotturnonwhenIreceiveacall.ProximitysensorproblemIfyouuseanyprotectiontapeorcase,checktoseeifithascoveredtheareaaroundtheproximitysensor.Makesurethattheareaaroundtheproximitysensorisclean.Nosound Vibrationmode Checkthesettingsstatusofthesoundmenutomakesureyouarenotinvibrateorsilentmode.Hanguporfreeze IntermittentsoftwareproblemRemovethebattery,insertitagainandswitchonthephone.Trytoperformasoftwareupdateviathewebsite.Troubleshooting

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