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USER GUIDE

ENGLISH

LG-M322

Copyright ©2017 LG Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1

About this user guide

Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this

user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe

and proper use.

• 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.

• Descriptions are based on the device default settings.

• Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for

these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any

questions about an app provided with the device, please contact

an LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the

relevant service provider.

• Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software

from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data

corruption or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG license

agreement and void your warranty.

• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device,

depending on the area, service provider, software version, or OS

version, and are subject to change without prior notice.

• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with

your device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use

these materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be

infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for

the illegal use of media.

• Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,

uploading, downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To

avoid additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs.

Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.

ENGLISH

2

Instructional notices

WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third

parties.

CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the

device.

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

3

02

Basic Functions

14 Product components and

accessories

15 Parts overview

17 Turning the power on or off

18 Installing the SIM card

20 Inserting the memory card

21 Removing the memory card

22 Charging the battery

24 Touch screen

27 Home screen

34 Screen lock

37 Memory card encryption

38 Taking screenshots

39 Entering text

44 Do not disturb

Table of contents

01

Custom-designed

Features

6 Multi-tasking feature

8 quick share

9 QuickMemo+

11 QSlide

4Table of contents

03

Useful Apps

46 Installing and uninstalling

apps

47 Uninstalled apps

48 Phone

52 Messaging

53 Camera

60 Clock

61 Calculator

61 Downloads

61 File Manager

62 FM Radio

62 Voice Recorder

63 Contacts

65 Google apps

04

Phone Settings

68 Settings

68 Wireless Networks

77 Device

80 Personal

84 System

05

Appendix

88 Phone software update

90 FAQ

94 Anti-Theft Guide

95 More information

06

For Your Safety

07

LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT

Custom-designed

Features

01

Custom-designed Features 6

Multi-tasking feature

Multi-Window

You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into

multiple windows.

While using an app, touch and hold from the Home touch buttons,

then select an app from the recently-used apps list.

• You can use two apps at the same time.

• To stop the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold .

• The Multi-Window feature is not supported by some apps,

including downloaded apps.

Custom-designed Features 7

Overview screen

The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently-used apps.

To view the list of recently-used apps, tap on the Home touch

buttons.

• Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start

the app with the Multi-Window feature. You can also tap at the

top of each app preview.

Custom-designed Features 8

quick share

You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately

after taking it.

1 Tap , then take a photo or record a video.

2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that

app.

You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see

what other apps you can use to share your photos and videos.

quick share icon

• The app displayed by the quick share icon may vary, depending

on the type and frequency of access to the apps installed on the

device.

Custom-designed Features 9

QuickMemo+

QuickMemo+ overview

You can make creative notes by using a variety of options on

this advanced notepad feature, such as image management and

screenshots, which are not supported by the conventional notepad.

Creating a note

1 Tap Tools QuickMemo+.

2 Tap to create a note.

• : Save a note.

• : Tap to undo the most recent action.

• : Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.

• : Enter a note by using the keypad.

• : Write notes by hand.

• : Erase handwritten notes.

• : Zoom in or out, rotate or erase the parts of a handwritten note.

• : Access additional options.

3 Tap to save the note.

Writing notes on a photo

1 Tap Tools QuickMemo+.

2 Tap to take a photo, then tap OK.

• The photo is automatically attached into the notepad.

3 Tap or to write notes on the photo.

• Write notes by hand on the photo.

• Enter text below the photo.

4 Tap to save the note.

Custom-designed Features 10

Writing notes on a screenshot

1 While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the status bar

downwards and then tap .

• The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme.

Memo tools appear at the top of the screen.

2 Take notes as desired.

• Write notes by hand on the photo.

3 Tap and save the notes to the location you want.

• Saved notes can be viewed in either QuickMemo+ or Gallery.

• To save notes in the same location all the time, select the Use

as default app checkbox and select an app.

Managing folders

You can view notes grouped by the type of the notes.

1 Tap Tools QuickMemo+.

2 At the top of the screen, tap and select a menu item:

• All memos: View all notes saved in QuickMemo+.

• My memos: View notes created by QuickMemo+.

• Photo memos: View notes created by .

• Capture+: View notes created by .

• Trash: View deleted notes.

• New category: Add categories.

• : Rearrange, add or delete categories. To change the name of

a category, tap the category.

• Some folders do not appear when launching QuickMemo+ for

the first time. Disabled folders are enabled and appear when they

contain at least one related note.

Custom-designed Features 11

QSlide

The QSlide function enables an overlay window on your phone’s

display for easy multi-tasking. The overlay window can be moved,

resized, or made transparent. QSlide windows can be opened directly

from the apps that support the QSlide function.

To open a QSlide window

• While using an app that supports QSlide, tap , then tap QSlide.

• You can add the QSlide icon to the Home touch buttons bar to

allow you to easily use QSlide.

1 Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons Button

combination.

2 Drag the QSlide icon on the bar to add it to the Home touch

buttons.

Custom-designed Features 12

Using QSlide

The QSlide function opens the associated app in a window in the

foreground, allowing you to access other apps in the background. It’s

displayed continuously on the screen until you close it.

• : Tap to return to full window view.

• : Slide to adjust the transparency.

• : Tap to exit the QSlide function.

• : Drag to adjust the size of the QSlide window.

Basic Functions

02

Basic Functions 14

Product components and

accessories

The following items are included with your device.

• Device

• Ejection pin

• USB cable

• Charger

• Quick Start Guide

• The items supplied with the device and any available accessories

may vary depending on the area and service provider.

• Always use genuine LG Electronics accessories. Using accessories

made by other manufacturers may affect your device's call

performance or cause malfunctions. This may not be covered by

LG's repair service.

• If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from

which you purchased your device.

• To purchase additional basic items, contact an LG Customer Service

Center.

• To purchase optional items, contact an LG Customer Service Center

for available dealers.

• Some items in the product box are subject to change without

notice.

• The appearance and specifications of your device are subject to

change without notice.

• Device specifications may vary depending on the area or service

provider.

• Be sure to use authentic accessories provided by LG Electronics.

Using third-party accessories may damage the device or cause

malfunctions.

Basic Functions 15

Parts overview

Earpiece

Touch screen

Proximity/Ambient

light sensor

Headset jack Microphone

Front camera

SIM/microSD Card

tray

Flash

Rear camera

Charger/USB port

Flash

Speaker

Power/Lock key

Volume keys (+/-)

Basic Functions 16

• Proximity/Ambient light sensor

- Proximity sensor: During a call, the proximity sensor turns off

the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is

in close proximity to the human body. It turns the screen back

on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a

specific range.

- Ambient light sensor: The ambient light sensor analyzes the

ambient light intensity when the auto-brightness control mode

is turned on.

• Volume keys

- Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls or notifications.

- While using the Camera, gently press a Volume key to take a

photo. To take continuous shots of photos, press and hold the

Volume key.

- Press the Volume Down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app

when the screen is locked or turned off. Press the Volume Up (+)

key twice to launch Capture+.

• Power/Lock key

- Briefly press the key when you want to turn the screen on or off.

- Press and hold the key when you want to select a power control

option.

• Some functions may be restricted for access, depending on the

device specifications.

• Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it. Doing so may

damage the touch screen.

• Screen-protective film or accessories may interfere with the

proximity sensor.

• If your device is wet or is being used in a humid place, the touch

screen or buttons may not function properly.

Basic Functions 17

Turning the power on or off

Turning the power on

When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key.

• When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration

takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be

longer than usual.

• A soft reset may be used to reset the device if the screen freezes,

or the buttons, touch screen, or device are no longer responding. To

perform a soft reset of your phone, simply press & hold the Volume

Down and Power keys until the device restart.

Turning the power off

Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select Power off.

Power control options

Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select an option.

• Power off: Turn off the device.

• Power off and restart: Restart the device.

• Turn on Airplane mode: Block telecommunication-related

functions, including making phone calls, messaging and browsing

the Internet. Other functions remain available.

Basic Functions 18

Installing the SIM card

Insert the SIM card provided by the device service provider to start

using your device.

• Be careful with the ejection pin since it has a sharp edge.

• Do 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 Center to remove the memory card.

1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

2 Pull out the card tray.

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3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-colored contacts

facing downwards.

4 Insert the card tray back into the slot.

• This device supports only Nano SIM cards.

• For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the phone

with the correct type of SIM card.

Precautions when using the SIM card

• Do not lose your SIM card. LG is not responsible for damage and

other issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card.

• Be careful not to damage the SIM card when you insert or remove

it.

Basic Functions 20

Inserting the memory card

The device can support up to a 2 TB microSD card. Depending on the

memory card manufacturer and type, some memory card may not be

compatible with your device.

• It is recommended to use exFAT file system when using external

memory more than 32GB.

• Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device.

If you use an incompatible card, it may damage the device or the

memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

2 Pull out the card tray.

3 Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold-coloured

contacts facing downwards.

SIM card

Memory card

(optional-sold separately)

4 Insert the card tray back into the slot.

• The memory card is an optional item and is sold separately.

• Frequent writing and erasing of data may shorten the memory card

lifespan.

Basic Functions 21

Removing the memory card

Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety.

1 Tap Settings Storage .

2 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

3 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card.

• Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring

or accessing information. This may cause data to be lost or

corrupted, or may damage the memory card or the device. LG is not

responsible for losses that result from the abuse or improper use of

memory cards, including the loss of data.

Basic Functions 22

Charging the battery

Before using the device, fully charge the battery.

Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger, insert the

other end of the cable into the cable port, and then plug the charger

into a power socket.

• Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device.

• Make sure to use an LG-approved charger and charging cable.

Charging the battery with a third-party charger may cause the

battery to explode or may damage the device.

• Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do

not remove the embedded battery.

• Using the device when it is charging may cause electric shock. To

use the device, stop charging it.

• Remove the charger from the power socket after the device is fully

charged. This prevents unnecessary power consumption.

• A charging adapter that supports fast charging is included with the

product.

• The fast charging feature may not work if a fast charging adapter

other than the genuine adapter provided with the product is used.

• Another way to charge the battery is by connecting a USB cable

between the device and a desktop or laptop computer. This may

take a longer time than plugging the adapter to a wall outlet.

• Do not charge the battery by using a USB hub that is unable to

maintain the rated voltage. Charging may fail or unintentionally

stop.

Basic Functions 23

Precautions when using the device

• Ensure that the inside of the device does not make contact with a

metallic object or water.

• Make sure to use the USB cable provided; do not use third party

USB cables or chargers with your device. The LG limited warranty

does not cover the use of third party accessories.

• Failure to follow the instructions in this guide and improper use

may damage the device.

Using the battery efficiently

Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions

running simultaneously and continuously.

Cancel background operations to increase battery life.

To minimize battery consumption, follow these tips:

• Turn off the Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi network function when not using

them.

• Set the screen timeout to as short a time as possible.

• Minimize the screen brightness.

• Set a screen lock when the device is not in use.

• Check the battery usage details and close any downloaded apps

that are draining the battery.

Basic Functions 24

Touch screen

You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using

touch screen gestures.

Tapping

Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option.

Touching and holding

Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available

options.

Basic Functions 25

Double-tapping

Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map.

Dragging

Touch an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to

another location in a controlled motion. You can use this gesture to

move an item.

Swiping

Touch the screen with your finger and move it quickly without

pausing. You can use this gesture to scroll through a list, a web page,

photos, screens, and more.

Basic Functions 26

Pinching and spreading

Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in,

spread your fingers apart.

• Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You

might damage the touch sensor.

• A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a

magnetic, metallic or conductive material.

• If you use the device under bright lights, such as direct sunlight,

the screen may not be visible, depending on your position. Use the

device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is

not too bright and bright enough to read books.

• Do not press the screen with excessive force.

• Gently tap with your fingertip on the option you want.

• The touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a

glove or by using the tip of your fingernail.

• Touch control may not work properly if the screen is moist or wet.

• The touch screen may not function properly if a screen-protective

film or accessory purchased from a third party store is attached to

the device.

Basic Functions 27

Home screen

Home screen overview

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing various functions

and apps on your device. Tap on any screen to directly go to the

Home screen.

You can manage all apps and widgets on the Home screen. Swipe the

screen left or right to view all installed apps at a glance.

Home screen layout

You can view all apps and organize widgets and folders on the Home

screen.

Status bar

Weather widget

Folder

Google search widget

Page icon

Home touch

buttons

Quick access area

• The Home screen may vary, depending on the service provider or

software version.

• Status bar: View status icons, the time and the battery level.

• Weather widget: View the weather information and time for a

specific area.

• Google search widget: Perform a Google search by inputting

spoken or written keywords.

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• Folder: Create folders to group apps by your preferences.

• Page icon: Display the total number of Home screen canvases.

Tap the desired page icon to go to the page you selected. The icon

reflecting the current canvas will be highlighted.

• Quick access area: Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so

that they can be accessed from any Home screen canvas.

• Home touch buttons

- : Return to the previous screen. Close the keypad or pop-up

windows.

- : Tap to go to the Home screen. To launch Google search,

touch and hold.

- : Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an app from

the list. To delete all the recently used apps, tap CLEAR ALL. To

use two apps at the same time with the Multi-Window feature,

touch and hold the button while using an app.

Editing the Home touch buttons

You can rearrange the Home touch buttons or add frequently used

functions to the Home touch buttons area.

Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons Button

combination and customize the settings.

• Several functions, including QSlide, Notification panel, and

Capture+, are provided. A maximum of two items can be added.

Basic Functions 29

Status icons

When there is a notification for an unread message, calendar event

or alarm, the status bar displays the corresponding notification icon.

Check your device's status by viewing notification icons displayed on

the status bar.

No signal

Data is being transmitted over the network

Alarm is set

Vibrate mode is on

Bluetooth is on

Connected to a computer via USB

Battery level

Airplane mode is on

Missed calls

Wi-Fi is connected

Mute mode is on

GPS is on

Hotspot is on

No SIM card

• Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at

all, depending on the device's status. Refer to the icons according to

the actual environment in which you are using the device.

• Displayed icons may vary, depending on the area or service provider.

Basic Functions 30

Notifications panel

You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar

downward on the main screen.

• To open the quick access icons list, drag the notifications panel

downwards or tap .

• To rearrange, add, or remove icons, tap EDIT.

• If you touch and hold the icon, the settings screen for the

corresponding function appears.

EDIT

Basic Functions 31

Switching the screen orientation

You can set the screen orientation to automatically switch, according

to the device's physical orientation.

On the notification panel, tap Rotation from the quick access icon list.

You can also tap Settings Display and activate Auto-rotate

screen.

Editing the Home screen

On the Home screen, touch and hold on an empty space, then select

the desired action from below.

• To rearrange the Home screen canvases, touch and hold on a

canvas, then drag it to a desired location.

• To add a widget to the Home screen, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Widgets.

• To configure the Home screen settings, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Home screen settings. See

Home screen settings

for details.

• To view or reinstall the uninstalled apps, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Uninstalled apps.

Basic Functions 32

Viewing the background theme

You can view only the background image by hiding the apps and

widgets on the Home screen.

Spread two fingers apart on the Home screen.

• To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets,

pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap .

Moving apps on the Home screen

On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to a desired

location.

• To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen,

touch and hold an app, then drag it to the quick access area at the

bottom.

• To remove an icon from the quick access area, drag the icon to the

Home screen.

Basic Functions 33

Using folders from the Home screen

Creating folders

On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over

another app.

• A new folder is created and the apps are added to the folder.

Editing folders

On the Home screen, tap a folder and do one of the following actions.

• To edit the folder name and color, tap the folder name.

• To add apps, touch and hold an app, then drag it over the folder

and release it.

• To remove an app from the folder, touch and hold the app and drag

it to outside the folder. If there is only one app remaining in the

folder, the folder is removed automatically.

• You can also add or remove apps after tapping in the folder.

Home screen settings

You can customize Home screen settings.

1 Tap Settings Home screen.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Select Home: Select a Home screen mode.

• Wallpaper: Change the Home screen background wallpaper.

• Screen swipe effect: Select an effect to apply when the Home

screen canvas switches.

• Sort apps by: Set how apps are sorted on the Home screen.

• Grid: Change the app arrangement mode for the Home screen.

• Hide apps: Select apps you want to hide from the Home screen.

Basic Functions 34

Screen lock

Screen lock overview

Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/

Lock key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified

period of time.

If you press the Power/Lock key when a screen lock is not set, the

Home screen appears immediately.

To ensure security and prevent unwanted access to your device, set a

screen lock.

• Screen lock prevents unnecessary touch input on the device

screen and reduces battery consumption. We recommend that you

activate the screen lock while not using the device.

Setting a screen lock

There are several options available for configuring the screen lock

settings.

1 Tap Settings Lock screen Select screen lock and then

select the method you prefer.

2 Choose one of the following settings:

• None: Deactivate the screen lock function.

• Swipe: Swipe on the screen to unlock the screen.

• Knock Code: Tap the spaces of the screen in accordance with a

pattern to unlock the screen.

• Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock the screen.

• PIN: Enter a numeric password to unlock the screen.

• Password: Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the

screen.

• If you incorrectly attempt to unlock the device 5 times, the screen

is blocked for 30 seconds.

Basic Functions 35

Secure start-up settings

For additional security for your device, you can enable the Secure

start-up option when setting a screen lock.

• You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you

unlock the device.

• If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore

encrypted data and personal information.

Lock screen settings

You can customize the following lock screen settings.

1 Tap Settings Lock screen.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Select screen lock: Select a screen lock method.

• Smart Lock: Select trusted places, devices, face, and voice

so that if you are connected to or near one, the device is

automatically unlocked.

• Wallpaper: Change the lock screen background wallpaper.

• Clock: Select the position of the clock on the lock screen.

• Shortcuts: Add an app shortcut and directly access the app

from the lock screen.

• Screen swipe effect: Set screen transition effects to apply

when the screen is unlocked.

• Contact info for lost phone: Display emergency contact

information on the lock screen.

• Lock timer: Set the amount of idle time after which the device

automatically locks.

• Power key instantly locks: Instantly lock the screen when the

Power/Lock key is pressed.

• Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen

lock method.

Basic Functions 36

KnockON

You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen.

• This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It

may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home

screen installed by the user.

• When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do not use a

fingernail.

• To use the KnockON feature, make sure that the proximity/light

sensor is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance.

Turning on the screen

Double-tap the middle of the screen.

• Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the

recognition rate.

Turning off the screen

Double-tap on an empty space on the screen.

You can also double-tap an empty space on the status bar.

Knock Code

You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When

the screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by

tapping the screen in a specified sequence.

• You can use your Knock Code together with the KnockOn feature.

• Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen.

Basic Functions 37

Creating a Knock Code

1 Tap Settings Lock screen Select screen lock Knock

Code.

2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock

Code and tap NEXT.

3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap

CONFIRM.

Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code

Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created.

Input your Knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is

turned off.

• It is also possible to enter a Knock Code when the lock screen is

turned on.

Memory card encryption

You can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The

encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another

device.

1 Tap Settings Security Encrypt SD card.

2 Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then

tap CONTINUE to continue.

3 Select an option and tap ENCRYPT NOW.

• New data encryption: Encrypt only data that is saved on the

memory card after encryption.

• Full encryption: Encrypt all the data currently saved on the

memory card.

• Exclude media files: Encrypt all files, except for media files

such as music, photos and videos.

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• To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set

using a PIN or password.

• Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not

available.

• If the device is turned off while encryption is underway, the

encryption process will fail, and some data may be damaged.

Therefore, be sure to check that the battery level is sufficient

before starting encryption.

• Encrypted files are accessible only from the device where the files

were encrypted.

• The encrypted memory card cannot be used on another device. To

use the encrypted memory card on another mobile device, format

the card.

• You can activate memory card encryption even when no memory

card is installed into the device. Any memory card that is installed

after encryption will automatically be encrypted.

Taking screenshots

You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing.

Via a shortcut

Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down (-) key at

the same time for at least two seconds.

• Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder in the

Gallery.

Via Capture+

On the screen where you want to take a screenshot, drag the status

bar downwards, then tap .

• When the screen is turned off or locked, you can access Capture+

by pressing the Volume Up (+) key twice. To use this feature, tap

Settings and turn on Shortcut keys.

• See

Writing notes on a screenshot

for details.

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Entering text

Using the Smart keyboard

You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.

With the Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without

bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional

keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors when

typing.

Moving the cursor

With the Smart keyboard, you can move the cursor to the exact

position you want. When typing text, touch and hold on the space

bar and then drag left or right.

• This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard.

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Suggesting words

Smart keyboard automatically analyzes your usage patterns to

suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your

device, the more precise the suggestions are.

Enter text, then tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right

side of the keyboard upwards.

• The selected word is automatically entered. You do not need to

manually type every letter of the word.

Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout

You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom row of the

keyboard.

1 Tap Settings Language & keyboard LG Keyboard

Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout.

You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height

and layout QWERTY keyboard layout.

2 Tap a key on the bottom row, then drag it to a desired position.

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• This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY

keyboards.

• This function may not be supported for some languages.

Customizing the keyboard height

You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort

when typing.

1 Tap Settings Language & keyboard LG Keyboard

Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height.

You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height

and layout Keyboard height.

2 Adjust the keyboard height.

Selecting a landscape keyboard mode

You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices.

1 Tap Settings Language & keyboard LG Keyboard

Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape.

You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height

and layout Keyboard type in landscape.

2 Select a keyboard mode.

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Splitting the keyboard

You can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side

of the screen when the screen is in landscape mode.

Tap Settings Language & keyboard LG Keyboard

Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard.

You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and

layout Split keyboard.

• Rotate the device to landscape mode to split the keyboard to both

sides. To merge or split the keyboard, pinch together or spread

apart your fingers on the keyboard.

One-handed operation mode

You can move the keyboard to one side of the screen so that you can

use the keyboard with one hand.

1 Tap Settings Language & keyboard LG Keyboard

Keyboard height and layout One-handed operation.

You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height

and layout One-handed operation.

2 Press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to move the

keyboard in the direction you want.

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Entering text by using voice

On the keyboard, touch and hold and then select .

• To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly.

• To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is

connected to a network.

• To select the language for voice recognition, tap Languages

on the voice recognition screen.

• This function may be not supported, or the supported languages

may differ depending on the service area.

Adding languages to the keyboard

You can make additional languages available for keyboard input.

1 Tap Settings Language & keyboard LG Keyboard

Select languages.

2 Select the languages you want to make available.

Copy and Paste

You can cut or copy text from an app, and then paste the text into

the same app. Or, you can run other apps and paste the text into

them.

1 Touch and hold around the text you want to copy or cut.

2 Drag / to specify the area to copy or cut.

3 Select either CUT or COPY.

• Cut or copied text is automatically added to the clipboard.

4 Touch and hold the text input window, then select PASTE.

• If there is no item that has been copied or cut, the PASTE option

will not appear.

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Clip Tray

If you copy or cut an image or text, it is automatically saved to the clip

tray and can be pasted to any space at any time.

1 On the keyboard, touch and hold and select .

You can also touch and hold the text input window, then select

CLIP TRAY.

2 Select and paste an item from the clip tray.

• A maximum of 20 items can be saved to the clip tray.

• Tap to lock saved items in order not to delete them, even

when the maximum quantity is exceeded. A maximum of five

items can be locked. To delete locked items, unlock them first.

• Tap to delete the items saved to the clip tray.

• The clip tray may not be supported by some downloaded apps.

Do not disturb

You can limit or mute notifications to avoid disturbances for a specific

period of time.

1 Tap Settings Notifications Do not disturb and then tap

to activate it.

2 Tap Sounds and vibrations and select the mode you want:

• Priority only: Receive sound or vibrate notifications for the

selected apps. Even when Priority only is turned on, alarms still

sound.

• Total silence: Disable both the sound and vibration.

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Installing and uninstalling apps

Installing apps

Access an app store to search and download apps.

• You can use the Play Store or the app store provided by your

service provider.

• Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in.

• Some apps may charge fees.

• If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage,

depending on your pricing plan.

• SmartWorld may not be supported depending on the area or

service provider.

Uninstalling apps

Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device.

Uninstalling with the touch and hold gesture

On the Home screen, touch and hold the app to uninstall, then drag it

over Uninstall at the top of the screen.

You can also touch and hold the app, then tap to uninstall.

• You can reinstall apps within 24 hours of uninstallation. See

Uninstalled apps

for details.

Uninstalling by using the settings menu

Tap Settings Apps, select an app, then tap Uninstall.

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Uninstalling apps from the app store

To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download

the app and uninstall it.

• Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users.

Uninstalled apps

You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also

reinstall apps within 24 hours of uninstallation.

1 Touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen, then select

Uninstalled apps.

Or tap Management Uninstalled apps.

2 Activate the desired function:

• Reinstall: Reinstall the selected app.

• : Remove the uninstalled apps permanently from the device.

• Uninstalled apps are automatically removed from the device 24

hours after they were uninstalled. If you want to reinstall the

uninstalled apps, you must download them again from the app

store.

• This feature is activated on the default Home screen only. If you

uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher,

they are immediately and permanently removed from the device.

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Phone

Voice call

Make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as

manually entering a phone number and making a call from the

contact list or the list of recent calls.

Making a call from the keypad

1 Tap Dial.

2 Make a call by using a method of your choice:

• Enter a phone number and tap .

• Touch and hold a speed dial number.

• Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact

name in the contact list, and then tap .

• To enter "+" when making an international call, touch and hold

number 0.

• See

Adding contacts

for details on how to add phone numbers to

the speed dial list.

Making a call from the contact list

1 Tap Contacts.

2 From the contact list, select a contact and tap .

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Answering a call

To answer a call, drag on the incoming call screen.

• When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by

using the call/end button on the headset.

• To end a call simply by pressing the Power/Lock key, tap

Settings Call Answer and end calls, then turn on End calls

with the Power key.

Rejecting a call

To reject an incoming call, drag across the incoming call screen.

• To send a rejection message, drag the rejection message option

across the screen.

• To add or edit a rejection message, tap Settings Call Call

blocking & Ignore with message Allow ignore with message.

• When a call is coming in, press the Volume Up (+), Volume Down

(-) or Power/Lock key to mute ringtone or vibration, or to hold the

call.

Viewing missed calls

If there is a missed call, the status bar at the top of the screen

displays .

To view missed call details, drag the status bar downwards. You can

also tap Call logs.

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Functions accessible during a call

During a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping on-

screen buttons:

• Add call: Allows you to add another call.

• End: End a call.

• Dialpad: Display or hide the dial pad.

• Speaker: Turn on the speakerphone function.

• Mute: Mute your voice so that your voice cannot be heard by the

other party.

• Bluetooth: Switch the call to a Bluetooth device that is paired and

connected.

• : Access additional call options.

• Available settings items may vary depending on the area or service

provider.

Making a three-way calling

You can make a call to another contact during a call.

1 During a call, tap Add call.

2 Enter a phone number and tap .

• The two calls are displayed on the screen at the same time, and

the first call is put on hold.

3 To start a conference call, tap Merge.

• You may be charged a fee for each call. Consult with your service

provider for more information.

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Viewing call records

To view recent call records, tap Call logs. Then, you can use

the following functions:

• To view detailed call records, select a contact. To make a call to the

selected contact, tap .

• To delete call records, tap Delete.

• The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge. Consult

with your service provider for more information.

Configuring call options

You can configure various call options.

1 Tap Dial or Call logs.

2 Tap Call settings and then configure the options to suit your

preferences.

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Messaging

Sending a message

You can create and send messages to your contacts using the

Messaging app.

• Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges. Consult

with your service provider for more information.

1 Tap .

2 Tap .

3 Specify a recipient and create a message.

• To attach files, tap .

• To access optional menu items, tap .

4 Tap Send (or Send MMS) to send the message.

Reading a message

You can view exchanged messages organized by contact.

1 Tap .

2 Select a contact from the message list.

Configuring messaging settings

You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences.

1 Tap .

2 Tap Settings from the message list.

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Camera

Starting the camera

You can take a photo or record a video to cherish all of your

memorable moments.

Tap .

• Before taking a photo or recording a video, wipe the camera lens

with a soft cloth.

• Be careful not to stain the camera lens with your fingers or other

foreign substance.

• If the battery level is lower than 5%, charge the battery before

using the camera.

• Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual

device.

Turn the flash on

or off.

Switch between

front and rear

cameras.

Apply a film filter

effect.

Change the camera

options.

Start the Gallery.

Record videos.

Take photos.

Back to the

previous screen.

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Taking a photo

1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on.

2 Tap to take a photo.

• You can also press the Volume Down (-) or Volume Up (+) key

to take a photo.

• When the screen is turned off or locked, start the camera by

pressing the Volume Down (-) key twice. Tap Settings

Shortcut keys.

Recording a video

1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on.

2 Tap .

• To take a photo while recording a video, tap .

• To pause the video recording, tap . To resume the video

recording, tap .

3 Tap to end the video recording.

Customizing the camera options

You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your

preferences.

Tap on the screen.

• Available options vary depending on the selected camera (front or

rear camera) and the selected camera mode.

Photo size Select the aspect ratio and size for photos.

Video resolution Select the resolution and size for videos.

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HDR

Obtain photos in vivid colors and get compensated

effects even when they are taken against the light.

These functions are provided by the high dynamic

range (HDR) technology equipped in the camera.

Timer Set the timer to automatically take photos after a

specified period of time.

Cheese shutter Take photos with voice commands.

Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data.

Grid

Display guide grids so that you can take photos or

record videos based on the horizontal and vertical

reference lines.

Storage

Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in

the Internal storage or SD card.

(Available when the memory card is inserted.)

Simple view Hide all menus from the camera screen.

Additional options on the front camera

Selfie shot

Customize the selfie shot settings.

•Gesture shot: Take a photo using the Gesture shot

feature.

•Auto shot: Take a photo when the camera detects

a face.

Save as flipped Save as flipped images after taking selfies.

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Other useful features in the Camera app

Burst shot

You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures.

Touch and hold .

• Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while is held down.

• When the storage is set as Internal storage, you can take up to 30

photos.

Simple view

Tap Simple view to hide the menus on the camera screen. Tap

to display them.

Switching between cameras

You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your

environment.

On the camera screen, tap or swipe the screen in any direction to

switch between the front and rear cameras.

• Use the front camera to take selfies. See

Selfie shot

for details.

Zoom in or out

You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a

photo or recording a video.

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• On the camera screen, pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or

out, then use the displayed +/- slide bar.

• The zoom feature is not be available when using the front camera

in selfie mode.

Selfie shot

You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and

take selfies.

Gesture shot

You can take selfies by using gestures.

Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist.

You can also clench your fist and then open it towards the front

camera.

• In three seconds, a photo is taken.

• To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap

Selfie shot Gesture shot.

• Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so

that the camera can detect them.

• This feature may not available while using some of the camera

features.

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Auto shot

You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and

conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look at

the screen, the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie

automatically.

• The white colored guide frame appears when the front camera

detects your face. If the subject within the guide frame stops

moving, the guide frame color turns blue, then the camera takes a

photo.

• Tap Selfie shot Auto shot to enable the Auto shot feature.

Interval shot

You can take selfies at an interval.

While using the front camera, touch and hold . You can also show

your palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly.

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• Four photos are taken at about two seconds interval after a timer

delay of three seconds.

Gesture view

After taking a selfie with the front camera, you can preview the selfie

immediately by placing the screen close to your face.

• Tap Gesture view to enable the Gesture view feature.

• Only one preview is available each time a photo is taken.

• If you rotate the device while in preview screen, the screen switches

to camera mode.

Save as flipped

Before taking a photo with the front camera, tap Save as

flipped. The image is flipped horizontally.

• When using the front camera, you can change how selfies are

taken in the camera options. See

Customizing the camera options

for details.

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Clock

Alarm

You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time.

1 Tap Tools Clock Alarm.

2 Tap to add a new alarm.

3 Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE.

• If you select a previously set alarm, you can edit the alarm.

• To delete an alarm, tap at the top of the screen. You can also

touch and hold the alarm.

World clock

You can view the current time in cities around the world.

1 Tap Tools Clock World clock.

2 Tap and add a city.

Timer

You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of

time.

1 Tap Tools Clock Timer.

2 Set the time and tap Start.

• To pause the timer, tap Pause. To resume the timer, tap Resume.

• To reset the timer settings, tap Reset.

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Stopwatch

You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time.

1 Tap Tools Clock Stopwatch.

2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch.

• To record a lap time, tap Lap.

3 Tap Pause to pause the stopwatch.

• To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume.

• To clear all the records and restart the stopwatch, tap Reset.

Calculator

You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the

scientific calculator.

1 Tap Tools Calculator.

2 Use the keypad to make a calculation.

• To use scientific calculator, drag the green colored slide bar

located in the right side of the screen to the left.

• To restart a calculation, touch and hold the DEL button.

Downloads

You can view, delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or

apps.

Tap Tools Downloads.

File Manager

You can view and manage files saved on your device or cloud.

1 Tap Tools File Manager.

2 Tap and select the desired storage location.

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FM Radio

You can listen to FM radio.

Tap Tools FM Radio.

• To use this app, first connect earphones to the device. The

earphones function as the radio antenna.

• This function may not be supported depending on the area.

Voice Recorder

You can record and save your voice or others’ voices from important

events. Recorded voice files can be played back or shared.

1 Tap Tools Voice Recorder.

• To save the location details of recording, tap Location.

• To add an event, tap Event and add an event to the date you

want.

2 Tap .

• To pause recording, tap .

3 Tap to end the recording.

• The file is saved automatically and the Recordings screen

appears.

4 Tap to play the recorded voice.

• If you tap , recorded voice files appear. You can play a recorded

voice file from the list.

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Contacts

Contacts overview

You can save and manage contacts.

Tap Contacts.

Adding contacts

Adding new contacts

1 On the contact list screen, tap .

2 Enter the contact’s details and tap SAVE.

Importing contacts

You can import contacts from another storage device.

1 On the contact list screen, tap Manage contacts Import.

2 Select the source and target locations of the contact you want to

import, and then tap OK.

3 Select the vCard file(s) and tap IMPORT.

Adding contacts to the speed dial list

1 On the contact list screen, tap Speed dial.

2 Tap Add contact from a speed dial number.

3 Select a contact.

Searching for contacts

You can search for contacts by using one of the following options:

• On the contact list screen, enter a contact name in the search box.

• Scroll the contact list up or down.

• From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a

contact.

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Contacts list

Editing contacts

1 On the contact list screen, select a contact.

2 On the contact detail screen, tap and edit details.

3 Tap SAVE to save changes.

Deleting contacts

You can delete contacts by using one of the following options:

• On the contact list screen, touch and hold a contact you want to

delete, then tap Delete contact.

• Tap Delete on the contact list screen.

Adding favorites

You can register frequently used contacts as favorites.

1 On the contact list screen, select a contact.

2 On the contact detail screen, tap .

Creating groups

1 On the contact list screen, tap Groups New group.

2 Enter a new group name.

3 Tap Add members, select contacts, then tap ADD.

4 Tap SAVE to save the new group.

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Google apps

You can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google

account registration window appears automatically when you use a

Google app for the first time. If you do not have a Google account,

create one from your device. For details on how to use an app, see

the Help in the app.

• Some apps may not work depending on the area or service provider.

Chrome

Sign in to Chrome and import opened tabs, bookmarks and address

bar data from a computer to your device.

Calendar

The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events,

organized by day, week, month, year, or agenda.

Docs

Create documents or edit documents created online or from another

device. Share and edit documents together with others.

Drive

Upload, save, open, share and organize files from your device. Files

accessible from apps can be accessed from anywhere, including online

and offline environments.

Gmail

Register your Google email account to your device to check or send

email.

Google

Use the Google to search for web pages, images, news and more by

entering or speaking keywords.

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Maps

Find your location or the location of a place on the map. View

geographical information.

Duo

Duo is a one-to-one video calling app for everyone.

Photos

View or share photos or albums saved on your device.

Play Movies & TV

Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies. Purchased

contents can be played anywhere.

Play Music

Purchase music files from the Play Store. Play music files saved on

your device.

Sheets

Create spreadsheets or edit spreadsheets created online or from

another device. Share and edit spreadsheets together with others.

Slides

Create presentation material or edit presentation material created

online or from another device. Share and edit presentation material

together with others.

YouTube

Search and play videos. Upload videos on YouTube to share them with

people around the world.

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Settings

You can customize the device settings in accordance with your

preferences.

Tap Settings.

• Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting

item.

• Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you

are using the Tab view.

Wireless Networks

The Wireless Networks category allows you to configure and manage

your device’s wireless radio communications.

Airplane mode

You can turn off the call and mobile data functions. When this mode

is on, functions that do not involve data, such as games and music

playback, remain available.

1 On the settings screen, tap Airplane mode.

2 Tap TURN ON in the confirmation screen.

Wi-Fi

You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1 On the settings screen, tap Wi-Fi.

2 Tap to activate it.

• Available Wi-Fi networks appear automatically.

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3 Select a network.

• You may need to enter the network's Wi-Fi password.

• The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi-Fi

networks. If you do not want to automatically connect to a

certain Wi-Fi network, touch and hold the network and then

tap Forget network.

Wi-Fi Direct

You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi-Fi

Direct to share data directly with them. You do not need an access

point. You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi-Fi

Direct.

1 On the settings screen, tap Wi-Fi Advanced Wi-Fi Wi-Fi

Direct.

• Nearby devices that support Wi-Fi Direct automatically appear.

2 Select a device.

• Connection occurs when the device accepts the connection

request.

• The battery may drain faster when using Wi-Fi Direct.

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Bluetooth

You can connect your device to nearby devices that support

Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a

Bluetooth headset and a keyboard. This makes it easier to control the

device.

Pairing with another device

1 On the settings screen, tap Bluetooth.

2 Tap to activate it.

• Available devices appear automatically.

• To refresh the device list, tap SEARCH.

• Only devices set as visible are displayed on the list.

3 Select a device from the list.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to perform authentication.

• This step is skipped for previously accessed devices.

Sending data via Bluetooth

1 Select a file.

• You can send multimedia files or contacts.

2 Tap Bluetooth.

3 Select a target device for the file.

• The file is sent as soon as the target device accepts it.

• File sharing processes may differ, depending on the file.

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Mobile data

You can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data

usage.

Turning on mobile data

1 On the settings screen, tap Mobile data.

2 Tap to activate it.

Customizing mobile data settings

1 On the settings screen, tap Mobile data.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Mobile data: Set to use data connections on mobile networks.

• Limit mobile data usage: Set a limit for mobile data usage to

block mobile data if the limit is reached.

• Alert me about data usage: Enable this option so you can set

the amount of data usage that will trigger an alert.

• : Customize mobile data settings.

Call

You can customize call settings, such as voice call and international

call options.

• Some features may not be supported depending on the area or

service provider.

1 On the settings screen, tap Call.

2 Customize the desired settings.

Advanced Calling

You can make High-Definition Voice and Video Calls, and surf the web

while you talk on the phone, when you add Advanced Calling to your

line.

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Tethering

USB tethering

You can connect the device to another device via USB and share

mobile data.

1 Connect your device and other devices via USB cable.

2 On the settings screen, tap Tethering USB tethering and then

tap to activate it.

• This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees,

depending on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider

for more information.

• When connecting to a computer, download the USB driver from

www.lg.com

and install it on the computer.

• You cannot send or receive files between your device and a

computer while USB tethering is turned on. Turn off USB tethering

to send or receive files.

• Operating systems that support tethering are Window XP or

higher, or Linux.

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Wi-Fi hotspot

You can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can

connect to the Internet by using your device's mobile data.

1 On the settings screen, tap Tethering Wi-Fi hotspot and then

tap to activate it.

2 Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot and enter the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and

password.

3 Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device, and select the name of the

device network on the Wi-Fi list.

4 Enter the network password.

• This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees,

depending on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider

for more information.

• More information is available at this web site:

http://www.android.

com/tether#wifi

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Bluetooth tethering

A Bluetooth-connected device can connect to the internet by using

your device's mobile data.

1 On the settings screen, tap Tethering Bluetooth tethering and

then swipe to activate it.

2 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair them.

• This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees,

depending on your pricing plan.

• More information is available at this web site:

http://www.android.

com/tether#Bluetooth_tethering

Help

You can view help on using tethering and hotspots.

On the settings screen, tap Tethering Help.

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More

Mobile networks

You can customize mobile data settings.

1 On the settings screen, tap More Mobile networks.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Mobile data: Turn mobile data on or off.

• Data roaming: Turn data roaming on or off.

• System select: Allows you to change the network mode.

• Access Point Names: View or change the access point for

using mobile data services. To change the access point, select a

choice from the access point list.

VPN

You can connect to a safe virtual network, such as an intranet. You

can also manage connected virtual private networks.

Adding VPN

1 On the settings screen, tap More VPN.

• Be cautious that if the screen lock is unlocked, all VPN information

saved on the device are erased.

2 Tap Add VPN.

• This feature is available only when the screen lock is activated. If

the screen lock is deactivated, a notification screen appears. Tap

SETTINGS from the notification screen to activate the screen lock.

See

Setting a screen lock

for details.

3 Enter VPN details and tap SAVE.

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Configuring VPN settings

1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list.

2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT.

• To save the account details, select the Save account

information checkbox.

Emergency alerts

If emergency alerts are issued, those alerts will appear on this menu.

1 On the settings screen, tap More Emergency alerts.

Printing

You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos

or documents saved on the device.

1 On the settings screen, tap More Printing.

• If the desired printer is not in the list, install the printer driver from

the app store.

2 Select print service.

3 Tap to activate it.

4 Select a printer from the printer list screen.

• To add a printer, tap Add printer.

• To search for a printer name, tap Search.

• Tap Settings from the printer list screen.

5 Select a file and tap Print.

• The document prints.

• If you do not have a Google account, tap ADD ACCOUNT to create

an account.

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Device

The Device category allows you to configure and manage the general

device functions such as sound and display options.

Sound

• Sound profile: Change the sound mode to sound, silent, or vibrate

only.

• Volume: Adjust the sound volume for various items.

• Ringtone: Select a ringtone for incoming calls. Add or delete

ringtones.

• Ringtone ID: Create a ringtone for an incoming call from a

particular contact.

• Sound with vibration: Set the device to vibrate and play a

ringtone simultaneously.

• Vibration type: You can select a vibration type or make your own

vibration pattern.

• Notification sound: Select a notification ringtone. Set music saved

on the device as a notification ringtone.

• Vibrate on tap: Set the device to vibrate when you tap certain

items on the screen.

• Sound effects: Select a sound effect to play when you tap the

dialpad or keyboard, select an option, or lock or unlock the screen.

• Message/call voice notifications: Set the device to read the caller

information or message content via voice.

Notifications

• Do not disturb: Set the time, range and app type to receive

notification messages. Receive notification messages only on

particular days of the week.

• Apps: Select the apps that can show their notification messages

on the screen and set the priorities of those apps in regard to

notification messages.

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• Lock screen: Display or hide a notification message on the lock

screen. You can also hide private information.

Display

• Font type: Change the font face.

• Font size: Change the font size.

• Bold text: Bold the text on the screen.

• Brightness: Use the slide bar to change the device's screen

brightness. To automatically adjust screen brightness according to

ambient light intensity, tap the Auto switch.

• Comfort view: Set the device to reduce amount of blue light on

screen to reduce eye strain.

• Auto-rotate screen: Automatically rotate the screen according to

the device's orientation.

• Screen timeout: Automatically turn off the screen when the

device is left idle for a specified period of time.

• Home touch buttons: Rearrange Home touch buttons or change

their background colors. You can also choose to hide the Home

touch buttons on the screen.

• Display size: Set the items on the screen to a size that is easy for

you to see. Some items may change position.

• KnockON: Turn on or off the screen by tapping the screen twice.

• Screen saver: Display a screen saver when the device is connected

to the holder or charger. Select a screen saver type to display.

• Motion sensor calibration: Correct the angle and speed of the

motion sensor to improve the tilt accuracy and speed of the

sensor.

• When correcting the motion sensor, make sure to place the device

on a flat surface. Failure to do so may cause an error with the

motion sensor functions, such as automatic screen rotation.

Phone Settings 79

Home screen

Customize settings for the Home screen. See

Home screen settings

for details.

Lock screen

Customize lock screen settings. See

Lock screen settings

for details.

Storage

You can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage

space of the memory card.

1 On the settings screen, tap Storage.

2 Customize the following settings:

• DEVICE STORAGE: View the total storage space and free

space in the device’s internal storage. View a list of apps in use

and the storage capacity for each app.

• PORTABLE STORAGE: View the total storage space and free

space in the memory card. This option appears only when a

memory card is inserted. To unmount the memory card, tap .

Battery & power saving

You can view the current battery information or turn on power-

saving mode.

1 On the settings screen, tap Battery & power saving.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Battery usage: View the battery usage details. To view more

details, select a specific item.

• Battery percentage on status bar: Display the remaining

battery level as a percentage on the status bar.

• Battery saver: Reduce battery consumption by cutting down

some device settings, such as the display brightness, speed

and vibration intensity. The status bar displays when power-

saving mode is on.

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Memory

You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain

period of time and the memory occupied by an app.

1 On the settings screen, tap Memory.

2 Tap to set a time slot to retrieve data.

Apps

You can view a list of installed apps. Stop apps from running or delete

apps, if necessary.

1 On the settings screen, tap Apps.

2 Select an app and perform actions.

Personal

The Personal category allows you to configure, manage, and secure

your personal information.

Location

You can customize how your location information is used by

particular apps.

1 On the settings screen, tap Location.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Mode: Select a method to provide your location information.

• RECENT LOCATION REQUEST: View apps that recently

requested location information.

• Low power location estimation: Estimate the device location

by using low power consumption.

• Google Location History: Configure the Google location

history settings.

Phone Settings 81

• Google Location Sharing: Location sharing allows you to

share real-time locations (using Location History) with selected

people and devices.

Security

1 On the settings screen, tap Security.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Content lock: Set the method to lock files in Gallery or

QuickMemo+.

• Encrypt SD card: Encrypt the memory card to prevent use on

another device. See

Memory card encryption

for details.

• Secure start-up: Protect your device with a lock when it

powers on. See

Secure start-up settings

for details.

• Set up SIM card lock: Lock or unlock the SIM card, or change

the password (PIN).

• Password typing visible: Display a password as you enter it.

• Phone administrators: Allow privileges to restrict the control

or use of the device to particular apps.

• Unknown sources: Allow the installation of apps from non-Play

Store apps.

• Credential protection: View the type of the storage where the

security certificate will be saved.

• Certificate management: Manage the security certificate

saved on the device.

• Trust agents: View and use trust agents installed on the device.

• Screen pin: Fix the app screen so that only the currently active

app can be used.

• Usage access: View details on usage of apps on the device.

Phone Settings 82

Accounts & sync

You can add or manage accounts, including a Google account. You can

also sync particular apps or user information automatically.

1 On the settings screen, tap Accounts & sync.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Auto-sync data: Sync all the registered accounts automatically.

• ACCOUNTS: View a list of registered accounts. To view or

change details of an account, tap the account.

• ADD ACCOUNT: Add accounts.

Language & keyboard

You can customize language and keyboard settings for your device.

1 On the settings screen, tap Language & keyboard.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Language: Select a language to apply for the device.

• Current keyboard: View the keyboard currently in use. Select a

keyboard to use when entering text.

• LG Keyboard: Customize the LG keyboard settings.

• Google voice typing: Configure the options for text dictation

by Google.

• Text-to-speech output: Configure the settings for text-to-

speech output.

• Pointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed of a mouse or

trackpad.

• Reverse buttons: Reverse the right mouse button to perform

primary direct-manipulation actions.

Phone Settings 83

Backup & reset

You can back up data saved on your device to another device or

account. Reset the device, if necessary.

1 On the settings screen, tap Backup & reset.

2 Customize the following settings:

• LG Backup: Back up your device data or restore data to your

device from a backup.

• Back up my data: Back up your app data, Wi-Fi password and

other settings to the Google server.

• Backup account: View the current backup account in use.

• Automatic restore: Automatically restore backup settings and

data when reinstalling an app.

• Network settings reset: Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other

network settings.

• Factory data reset: Reset all settings for the device and delete

data.

• Resetting your device deletes all data on it. Enter your device name,

Google account and other initial information again.

Google services

You can use Google settings to manage your Google apps and

account settings.

On the settings screen, tap Google services.

Phone Settings 84

System

The System category allows you to view and manage various system

settings.

Shortcut keys

You can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen

is turned off or locked.

1 On the settings screen, tap Shortcut keys.

2 Tap to activate it.

• Press the Volume Down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app

when the screen is locked or turned off. Press the Volume Up

(+) key twice to launch Capture+.

Date & time

You can customize date and time settings for your device.

1 On the settings screen, tap Date & time.

2 Customize the desired settings.

Accessibility

You can manage accessibility plug-ins installed on your device.

1 On the settings screen, tap Accessibility.

2 Customize the following settings:

• Vision TalkBack: Set the device to notify screen status or

actions via voice.

• Vision Message/call voice notifications: Set the device to

read the caller information or message content via voice.

• Vision Font size: Change the font size.

• Vision Bold text: Bold the text on the screen.

• Vision Display size: Set the items on the screen to a size that

is easy for you to see. Some items may change position.

Phone Settings 85

• Vision Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by tapping the screen

three times.

• Vision Window zoom: Zoom in or out within a window and

invert the color.

• Vision Large mouse pointer: Magnify the mouse pointer.

• Vision Screen color inversion: Increase the display color

contrast for people with low vision.

• Vision Screen color adjustment: Adjust the display color.

• Vision Grayscale: Switch the screen to grayscale mode.

• Vision End calls with the Power key: End a call by pressing

the Power/Lock key.

• Hearing Captions: Turn on the subtitle service when playing

videos for the hearing impaired.

• Hearing Flash alerts: Set the device to notify you with a

blinking light for incoming calls, messages and alarms.

• Hearing Turn off all sounds: Mute all sounds and lower

volume on the receiver.

• Hearing Audio type: Select the audio type.

• Hearing Sound balance: Adjust the audio output balance.

Use the slide bar to change the balance.

• Motor & cognition Touch assistant: Turn on the touch board

to make buttons and gestures easier to use.

• Motor & cognition Touch input: Enter text by touching and

holding the screen or modify it by simply touching the screen.

• Motor & cognition Physical keyboard: Customize the

keyboard settings.

• Motor & cognition Auto mouse click: Automatically click

where the pointer stops.

• Motor & cognition Touch and hold for calls: Answer or

decline calls by touching and holding the call button instead of

dragging it.

Phone Settings 86

• Motor & cognition Screen timeout: Turn off the screen

automatically when the device is left idle for a specified period

of time.

• Motor & cognition Touch control areas: Limit the touch area

so that only a particular portion of the screen can be controlled

by touch input.

• Accessibility features shortcut: Quickly access a frequently

used function by tapping three times.

• Auto-rotate screen: Automatically change the screen

orientation according to the physical position of the device.

• Switch Access: Create key combinations to control your device.

About phone

You can view information about your device, such as the name,

status, software details and legal information.

On the settings screen, tap About phone and view information.

Regulatory & Safety

You can view regulatory marks and related information on your

device.

On the settings screen, tap Regulatory & Safety.

Appendix

05

Appendix 88

Phone software update

LG Mobile phone software update from the

Internet

For more information about using this function, please visit

http://

www.lg.com/common/index.jsp

, select your country and language.

This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your

phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit

a service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG

makes a newer firmware version available for your device.

Because 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 cable during the

upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.

• 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.

Appendix 89

LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the-

Air (OTA)

This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone’s software

to a newer version via OTA, without connecting a USB cable. This

feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware

version available for your device.

First check the software version on your mobile phone:

Settings About phone Update center Software Update

Check now for update.

• Your personal data from internal phone storage—including

information about your Google account and any other accounts,

your system/application data and settings, any downloaded

applications and your DRM license—might be lost in the process

of updating your phone’s software. Therefore, LG recommends

that you backup your personal data before updating your phone’s

software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal

data.

• This feature depends on the area or service provider.

Appendix 90

FAQ

This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using

your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider,

but most are easy to fix yourself.

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

SIM card error

There is no SIM card in

the phone or it is inserted

incorrectly.

Make sure the SIM card is

correctly inserted.

No network

connection/

Dropped

network

Signal is weak or you

are outside the carrier

network.

Move toward a window or

into an open area. Check the

network operator coverage

map.

Operator applied new

services.

Check whether the SIM card

is more than 6-12 months

old. If so, change your SIM or

USIM card at your network

provider's nearest branch.

Contact your service provider.

Codes do not

match

To change a security code,

confirm the new code by

re-entering it. If you forget the code, contact

your service provider.

The two codes you

entered do not match

No

applications

can be set

Not supported by service

provider or registration

required.

Contact your service provider.

Downloaded

application

causes a lot

of errors.

Remove the application.

1. Tap Settings.

2. Tap Apps.

3. Tap the app Uninstall.

Appendix 91

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

Calls not

available

Dialing error New network not authorized.

New SIM card inserted. Check for new restrictions.

Pre-paid charge limit

reached.

Contact service provider or

reset the limit with PIN2.

Phone cannot

be turned on

On/Off key pressed too

briefly.

Press the On/Off key for at

least two seconds.

Battery is not charged.

Charge battery. Check the

charging indicator on the

display.

Charging

error

Battery is not charged. Charge battery.

Outside temperature is

too hot or cold.

Make sure phone is charging

at a normal temperature.

Contact problem Check the charger and its

connection to the phone.

No voltage Plug the charger into a

different outlet.

Charger defective Replace the charger.

Wrong charger Use only original LG

accessories.

Number not

allowed.

The Fixed dialing number

function is on.

Check the Settings menu and

turn the function off.

Impossible to

receive/ send

SMS & photos

Memory full

Delete some data, such as

applications or messages from

your phone to make more

memory available.

Appendix 92

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

Files do not

open Unsupported file format Check the supported file

formats.

The screen

does not turn

on when I

receive a call.

Proximity sensor problem

If you use a protection tape

or case, make sure it has not

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 in

the sound menu to make sure

you are not in vibration or no

interruptions mode.

Hangs up or

freezes

Intermittent software/

hardware problem

Restarting the device

If your device freezes or hangs,

you may need to close apps or

turn off the device and turn it

on again.

Performing a soft reset

A soft reset may be used to

reset the device if the screen

freezes, or the buttons, touch

screen, or device are no longer

responding. To perform a soft

reset of your device, simply

press & hold the Volume

Down and Power keys until

the device restart.

Appendix 93

Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures

Hangs up or

freezes

Intermittent software/

hardware problem

Resetting the device

If the methods above do not

solve your problem, perform a

factory data reset.

1. On the settings screen, tap

Backup & reset Factory

data reset.

•Resetallsettingsfor

the device and delete

data. Before performing

the factory data reset,

remember to make backup

copies of all important data

stored in the device.

•IfyouregisteredaGoogle

account to the device, you

must sign in to the same

Google account after

resetting the device.

Appendix 94

Anti-Theft Guide

Set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it's been

reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if

your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google

account or screen lock information can use the device.

All you need to make sure your device is protected is:

• Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a

screen lock set, the device can't be erased using the Settings menu

unless your screen is unlocked.

• Add your Google account on your device: If your device is wiped

but you have your Google account on it, the device can't finish the

setup process until your Google account information is entered

again.

After your device is protected, you'll need to either unlock your

screen or enter your Google account password if you need to do a

factory reset. This ensures that you or someone you trust is doing

the reset.

• Do not forget your Google account and password you had added to

your device prior to performing a factory reset. If you can't provide

the account information during the setup process, you won't be

able to use the device at all after performing the factory reset.

Appendix 95

More information

Open 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.

Regulatory Information (FCC ID number, etc.)

For regulatory details, go to Settings Regulatory & Safety.

Trademarks

• LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its

related entities.

• Google and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google

Inc. Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

worldwide.

• Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi

Alliance.

For Your Safety

06

For Your Safety 97

Important Information

This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of

this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance

and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your

warranty for this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

Before You Start

Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury

or death.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

• Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause

the battery to explode.

• When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the

hands-free kit near the air bag. If wireless equipment is

improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be

seriously injured.

• Your phone contains an internal battery. Do not dispose of

your phone near fire or with hazardous or flammable waste.

You should dispose of your phone in accordance with all

applicable laws.

• Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited.

(For example: aircraft)

• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct

sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a

bathroom.

For Your Safety 98

• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,

thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could

cause a fire.

• Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may

harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

• Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone

may generate sparks.

• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting,

pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it

may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not

allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric

shock or fire.

• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being

charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage

your phone.

• Do not disassemble the phone.

• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as

it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock

or fire.

• Do not attempt to repair or modify or remanufacture

the product. It is equipped with an internal rechargeable

battery which should be replaced only by LG or an

authorized LG repair center.

For Your Safety 99

• Make sure that no sharpedged items, such as animal’s

teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This

could cause a fire.

• Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as

earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.) This could

cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury

or death.

• Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms

to avoid electric shock or fire.

• Only use the chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not

be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

• Only authorized personnel should service the phone and

its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in

accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

• An emergency call can be made only within a service area.

For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a

service area and that the phone is turned on.

• 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.

• Use and store your phone in temperatures between

0°C/32°F and 45°C/113°F, if possible. Exposing your

phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in

damage, malfunction, or even explosion.

For Your Safety 100

HAC Statement

This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of

the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer

wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for

use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this

phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear

implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service

provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid

compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult

your service provider or phone retailer.

This mobile phone has a Hearing Aid Mode that, when activated, may reduce

interference with some hearing aid models.

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the

United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted

an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)

electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those

guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.

and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with

the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39

inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements,

a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) must be maintained

between the user’s body and the back of the phone.

Any belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic

components may not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot

maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back

of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure

limits.

For Your Safety 101

Part 15.19 Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Part 15.21 Statement

Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the

manufacturer for compliance 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 digital device, 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 harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 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 to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Your Safety 102

Consumer Information About Radio Frequency

Emissions

Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver,

emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer

information addresses commonly asked questions about the health

effects of wireless phones.

Are wireless phones safe?

Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency

(“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the

Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and procedures

for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues

related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific community at large

… believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association

between exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse

health outcomes. Still the scientific community does recommend conducting

additional research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being

conducted around the world and FDA continues to monitor developments in

this field. You can access the joint FDA/FCC website at

http://www.fda.gov

(under “c”in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can also

contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA.

In June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development

agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted.

The FCC issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific

evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety

of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.” This

publication is available at

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.html

or through the

FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.

What does “SAR” mean?

In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for

wireless phones in the United States. Before a wireless phone model is

available for sale to the public, it must be tested by the manufacturer and

certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One

of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a

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measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are

conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested

frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld

wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram

of tissue. Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the

actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the

reported SAR value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call,

depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the

phone to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices.

For more information about SARs, visit the FCC website at

https://www.fcc.

gov/consumers/guides/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cell-phones-what-it-

means-you

. You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your phone.

Can I minimize my RF exposure?

If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to

minimize your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time.

You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, as

the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website

states that “hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience

and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head

because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed

against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the

waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will

absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to

meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the

head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with

the safety limit.” Also, if you use your wireless phone while in a car, you can

use a phone with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also

read and follow your wireless phone manufacturer’s instructions for the safe

operation of your phone.

Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?

The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a

danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.” The

FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other

national governments have advised that children be discouraged from

using wireless phones at all”. For example, the Stewart Report from the

United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December 2000.

In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists

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that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s]

recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary;

it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of

the UK’s leaflet is available at

http://www.dh.gov.uk

(search “mobile”), or you

can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies

of the UK’s annual reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at

http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/

(search “mobile”). Parents who wish to

reduce their children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s

wireless phone use.

Where can I get further information about RF emissions?

For further information, see the following additional resources (websites

current as of April 2005):

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Consumer magazine

November-December 2000

Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA

http://www.fda.gov

(Under “c” in the subject index, select Cell Phones >

Research.)

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554

Telephone: (888) 225-5322

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfs afety

Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio

Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices

283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada

Telephone: (613) 991-6990

http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120

World Health Organization

Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland

Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11

http://www.who.int/mediacenter/factsheets/fs193/en/

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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz

Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1

85764 Oberschleissheim Germany

Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156

http://www.icnirp.de

American National Standards Institute

1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036

Telephone: (202) 293-8020

http://www.ansi.org

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800

Bethesda, MD 20814-3095

Telephone: (301) 657-2652

http://www.ncrponline.org

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and

Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/

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Consumer Information on SAR

(Specific Absorption Rate)

This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio

waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed

and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio

Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the

U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish

permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based

on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through

periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a

substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of

age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of

measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit

set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard

operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its

highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although SAR is

determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the

phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the

phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power

required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless

base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a phone model

is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC

that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted

requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and

locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for

each model.

The highest SAR values are:

* Head: 0.53W/kg

* Body (Body-worn/Hotspot): 0.64W/kg

(Body measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available

accessories and FCC requirements).

While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and

at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe

exposure.

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The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with

all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission

guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and

can be found under the Display Grant section of

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/

fccid

after searching on FCC ID ZNFM322. Additional information on Specific

Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications

Industry Association (CTIA) website at

http://www.ctia.org/

.

* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used

by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue.

The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional

protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices

On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report

and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones

under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require digital

wireless phones be compatible with hearingaids. The intent of the HAC Act

is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons

with hearing disabilities. While some wireless phones are used near some

hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a

buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune

than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of

interference they generate.

The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless

phones, to assist hearing device users to find phones that may be compatible

with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are

rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.

The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s

hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be

vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone

successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to

evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely

to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not

labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3

or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to

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hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. T4 is the better/ higher of

the two ratings.

Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or

hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean

that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing

aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together.

A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered

for best use.

In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating

and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the

two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with

“normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular

wireless phone. “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal

quality that’s acceptable for normal operation.

The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark

is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are

recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions

(ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules.

The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.

To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone

is maintained, secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN

components must be disabled during a call.

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For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones

Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility

http://www.accesswireless.org/

Gallaudet University, RERC

http://tap.gallaudet.edu/Voice/

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control

https://www.fcc.gov/general/hearing-aid-compatibility-and-volume-control

The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdf

Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA]

http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-and-mobile-devices

Caution:

Avoid potential hearing loss.

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common

cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that

using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular

telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent

noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including

headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth or other wireless devices). Exposure to

very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a

ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual

susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing

problems varies.

The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending

on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the

headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when

using any portable audio device:

• Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at

which you can hear adequately.

• 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.

• Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose

to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-

canceling headphones to block out background environmental noise.

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• Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time is

required before your hearing could be affected.

• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as

rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing

loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.

• Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience

ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary

hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue

use and consult your doctor.

TIA Safety Information

The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld

phones.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and

receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.

In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted

RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those

guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S.

and international standards bodies:

ANSI C95.1 (1992) *

NCRP Report 86 (1986)

ICNIRP (1996)

* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation

Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing

Radiation Protection.

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of

the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers,

and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry

reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those

standards).

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Tips on Efficient Operation

For your phone to operate most efficiently:

Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact

with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a

higher power level than otherwise needed.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,

certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from

your wireless phone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum

separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless

phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and

recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their

pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;

• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for

interference;

• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect

that interference is taking place.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the

event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or

call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your

device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your

physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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Health Care Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in

these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use

equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic

systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative

regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any

equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your

phone before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a

“blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and

instructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive

atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could

cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always

marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline

stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;

vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas

where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal

powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off

your vehicle engine.

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For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either

installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in

the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly

installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of

your phone and to prevent damage.

Caution

Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage

to the product.

• Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred the

device.

• Do not modify or re-manufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into

the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire,

explosion or other hazard.

• Do not remove the back cover. Your phone has an internal battery.

• Please ensure that the product does not get in contact with liquid. Do not

use or recharge the product if it is wet. Once the product becomes wet, the

liquid damage indicator changes color. Please note that this will limit you

from receiving any free-of-charge repair services provided under warranty.

• Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.

• Only use the device with an LG charging system that has been qualified

with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System

Compliance to IEEE1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may

present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

• Battery usage by children should be supervised.

• Avoid dropping the device. If the device is dropped, especially on a hard

surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for

inspection.

• To dispose of properly, call (800)822-8837 or visit

www.call2recycle.org

.

• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the device is fully

charged to save unnecessary power consumption.

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WARNING! Notice for Battery Replacement

• Li-Ion Battery is a hazardous component which can cause injury.

• Battery replacement by non-qualified professional can cause damage to

your device.

• Your device has an internal battery. For your safety, do not remove the

battery inside the product. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the

nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance.

Charger and Adapter Safety

• The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

• Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket.

• Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause

serious damage to your phone.

• Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery charger

abroad.

• A charging adapter that supports fast charging is included with the

product.

• The fast charging feature may not function if a fast charging adapter other

than the genuine adapter provided with the product is used.

Battery Information and Care

• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully

charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

• Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method.

• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, or heating. Do not use

the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power

cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.

• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power

plug pin when it’s dirty. When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly

connected. If not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. If you put your phone

in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power

plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-

circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.

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• Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery

life. Battery life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental

conditions.

• Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG

phone. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an

incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the

warranty.

• The charging temperature range is regulated between 32°F (0°C) and

113°F (45°C). Do not charge the battery outside of the recommended

temperature range. Charging outside this range might cause excessive

heat generation, serious battery damage, and deterioration of battery’s

characteristics and cycle life.

• Do not use or leave the device in direct sunlight or in a car heated by

sunshine. The device may generate excessive heat, smoke, or flame. It also

might cause deterioration of device’s characteristics or cycle life.

• If skin or clothing is smeared with liquid from the battery, wash with fresh

water. It may cause the skin inflammation.

• Please take your phone to an authorized service center immediately if this

occurs.

• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while charging. It may cause an

electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-

circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

• The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

• Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket.

• Talking on your phone for an extended period of time may reduce call

quality due to heat generated during use.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards

• Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the

minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.

• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power

plug pin when it’s dirty.

• When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it may

cause excessive heat or fire.

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• If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle

of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip

or pen) may short-circuit the phone and may cause an explosion. Always

cover the receptacle when not in use.

General Notice

• Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card,

phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism

of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.

• Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due

to heat generated during use.

• When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place

with the power cord unplugged.

• Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may

cause interference to the phone.

• Do not immerse your phone in water, liquid, or expose to high humidity.

Immediately, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center.

• Do not paint your phone.

• The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair

of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important

phone numbers. (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and

videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage

due to the loss of data.

• When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so

you don’t disturb others.

• Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear.

• Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure

that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna

unnecessarily.

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FDA Consumer Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological

Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:

1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems

are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that

wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio

Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while being used. They also

emit very low levels of RF when in standby mode. Whereas high levels of RF

can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that

does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.

Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.

Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but

such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases,

other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in

determining the reasons for inconsistent results.

2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless

phones?

Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting

consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it

does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to

take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy

at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require

the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard

and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.

Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions,

the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps,

including the following:

• Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type

emitted by wireless phones;

• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the

user that is not necessary for device function; and

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• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible

information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.

The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that

have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated

efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working

group:

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working

group activities, as well.

The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the

United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.

The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions

about wireless phones.

The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks

rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the

wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these

base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get

from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety

questions discussed in this document.

3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?

The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with

built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types

of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF)

energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.

These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed

with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.

When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure

to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly

with increasing distance from the source. The so-called “cordless phones,”

which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically

operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below

the FCC safety limits.

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4. What are the results of the research done already?

The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies

have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments

investigating the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures

characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often

cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have

suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer

in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased

tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or

treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop

cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals

to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the

conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with

certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large

epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between

them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of

wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic

neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.

None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects

from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer

questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use

in these studies was around three years.

5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from

wireless phones poses a health risk?

A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people

actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are

needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years.

However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable

proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can

provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more

years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects,

such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to

a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop — if they do — may be

many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered

by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of

wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at

which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.

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6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible

health effects of wireless phone RF?

The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups

of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies

are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure

to Radio Frequency (RF) energy.

The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization

International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in

1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a

detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new

research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop

a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the

Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal

Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research

on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining

input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations.

CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent

investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and

studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad

assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research

developments around the world.

7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy

exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?

All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal

Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency

(RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation

with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit

for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate

(SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with

the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic

Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and

Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability

to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone

and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless

phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the

FCC. The FCC website (

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

) gives directions for

locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your

phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.

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8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency

energy coming from wireless phones?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a

technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure

from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and

leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended

Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in

the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental

Techniques”, sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring

the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The

test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head.

Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the

consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same

phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue,

either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in

watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine

whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.

9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio

Frequency energy from my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know

that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about

avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize

your exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is a key factor in

how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent

using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended

conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance

between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops

off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry

the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected

to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate that

wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure

from these products, you can use measures like those described above to

reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.

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10. What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones,

including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure

to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described above would apply

to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of

wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF

source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national

governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless

phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed

leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000.

They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain

tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use

by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence

that any health hazard exists.

11. What about wireless phone interference with medical

equipment?

Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some

electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test

method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac

pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is

now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement

of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA,

medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in

late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac

pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.

The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless

phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute

of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test

methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones

so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a

“compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the

IEEE in 2000.

The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible

interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found

to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to

resolve the problem.

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12. Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, please refer to the following resources:

FDA web page on wireless phones

(

http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsa

ndProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm

)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program

(

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

)

International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection

(

http://www.icnirp.de

)

World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project

(

http://www.who.int/emf

)

National Radiological Protection Board (UK)

(

http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/

)

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas

where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving,

please observe the following:

• Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility;

• Use hands-free operation, if available;

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving

conditions or the law require it.

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10 Driver Safety Tips

Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice

almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the

benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating

a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind

the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following

tips:

1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and

redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage

of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and

memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the

speed dial function without taking your attention off the road.

2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless

phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an

installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone

accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.

3. Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where

you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an

incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer

it for you.

4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations.

Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary,

suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain,

sleet, snow, and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver,

your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.

5. Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading

an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while driving a car,

you are not watching where you are going. It is common sense. Do not get

caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not

paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.

6.

Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not

moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your

trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop

sign, red light, or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow

this simple tip -- dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then

continue.

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7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be

distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix;

they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel

of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if

necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your

attention from the road.

8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the

greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous

situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers

away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic

accident, road hazard, or medical emergency. Remember, it’s a free call on

your wireless phone!

9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless

phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your

community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious

emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency

number, as you would want others to do for you.

10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency assistance

number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving

may require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for

emergency services. But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a

hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken

traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a

vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special

non-emergency wireless number.

The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to use your

mobile device while operating a vehicle, it is recommended that you consult

your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations regarding such use.

Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the manner

in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle.

LIMITED

WARRANTY

STATEMENT

07

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ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN

ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE

DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU

CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS

ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR

RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.

Warranty Laws

The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer

goods:

• The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq],

• The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et

seq], and

• The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission

Improvement Act [15 USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703].

A typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the

product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair, or replace

defective goods. [See 15 USC §2301(6).] Remedies include damages

for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating

disclosure provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).] Except for some labeling

and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not preempt state law.

[See 15 USC §2311.]

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its

enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship,

according to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS

beginning on the date of purchase of the product with valid proof of purchase,

or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of

manufacture as determined by the unit’s manufacture date code.

(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product

and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.

(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during

the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S.

Territories and Canada.

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(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the

time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited

warranty terms.

(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to

reasonably prove the date of purchase.

(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer

Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back

to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its

normal and customary manner.

(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper

storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications,

unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse,

accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the

fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food

or liquid.

(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in

material or workmanship.

(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by

consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the

applicable limited warranty period.

(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.

(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied

either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not

limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use.

(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.

(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are

scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.

(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.

(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.

(11) Consumables (such as fuses).

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3. WHAT LG WILL DO:

LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price

of any unit that is covered under this limited warranty. LG may choose at its

option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units

or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data,

applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore

recommended that you back-up any such data or information prior to sending

the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information.

4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION

OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY

HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE

PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR

CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE,

THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE

TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts;

so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone

numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:

Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026

Or visit

http://www.lg.com/us/support

. Correspondence may also be mailed to:

LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL

35824

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call

or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and

for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

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PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:

ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING

IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE

RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A

COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION MEANS THAT

YOU AND LG ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO

BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG

Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and

each of their officers, directors, employees, agents, beneficiaries, predecessors

in interest, successors, assigns and suppliers; references to “dispute” or

“claim” shall include any dispute, claim or controversy of any kind whatsoever

(whether based in contract, tort, statute, regulation, ordinance, fraud,

misrepresentation or any other legal or equitable theory) arising out of or

relating in any way to the sale, condition or performance of the product or this

Limited Warranty.

Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver. You and LG agree

to resolve any claims between us only by binding arbitration on an individual

basis, unless you opt out as provided below. Any dispute between you and

LG shall not be combined or consolidated with a dispute involving any other

person’s or entity’s product or claim. More specifically, without limitation of the

foregoing, any dispute between you and LG shall not under any circumstances

proceed as part of a class or representative action. Instead of arbitration,

either party may bring an individual action in small claims court, but that small

claims court action may not be brought on a class or representative basis.

Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either you

or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration will be

administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and will be

conducted before a single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration

Rules that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated (referred to

as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in this section. The

AAA Rules are available online at

www.adr.org/consumer

. Send a copy of your

written demand for arbitration, as well as a copy of this provision, to the AAA

in the manner described in the AAA Rules. You must also send a copy of your

written demand to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department-

Arbitration1000 Sylvan AvenueEnglewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. If there is a

conflict between the AAA Rules and the rules set forth in this section, the

rules set forth in this section will govern. This arbitration provision is governed

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by the Federal Arbitration Act. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s

award in any court of competent jurisdiction. All issues are for the arbitrator

to decide, except that issues relating to the scope and enforceability of the

arbitration provision and to the arbitrability of the dispute are for the court to

decide. The arbitrator is bound by the terms of this provision.

Governing Law: The law of the state of your residence shall govern this

Limited Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that

such law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law.

Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon

receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all

arbitration filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $25,000 in

damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by the

AAA Rules. Except as otherwise provided for herein, LG will pay all AAA filing,

administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitration initiated in accordance

with the AAA Rules and this arbitration provision. If you prevail in the

arbitration, LG will pay your reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses to the

extent required by applicable law. If the arbitrator finds either the substance

of your claim or the relief sought in the demand is frivolous or brought for

an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal

Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the payment of all arbitration fees will be

governed by the AAA Rules. In such a situation, you agree to reimburse LG for

all monies previously disbursed by it that are otherwise your obligation to pay

under the AAA Rules.

Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek

attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.

Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may choose

to have the arbitration conducted solely on the basis of (1) documents

submitted to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing, or (3) by an

in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your claim exceeds

$25,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Any in-

person arbitration hearings will be held at a location within the federal judicial

district in which you reside unless we both agree to another location or we

agree to a telephonic arbitration.

Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt

out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration

proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar

days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product

by either: (i) sending an e-mail to

optout@lge.com

, with the subject line:

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“Arbitration Opt Out” or (ii) calling 1-800-980-2973. You must include in

the opt out e-mail or provide by telephone: (a) your name and address; (b)

the date on which the product was purchased; (c) the product model name

or model number; and (d) the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number, as applicable

(the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can be found (i) on the product box; (ii)

on a label on the back of the product beneath the battery, if the battery is

removable; or (iii) from the settings menu via the following path: Settings

About phone Status).

You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner

described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of notice will

be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. Opting out of

this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited

Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits of the

Limited Warranty. If you keep this product and do not opt out, then you accept

all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision described above.