ENGLISH User Guide LG-D956 MFL00000000 (1.0) www.lg.
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ENGLISH User Guide 4G LTE* ready * Please check with your network operator if 4G LTE is available on your USIM • • • • • Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual phone. Some of the contents of this guide may not apply to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. All information in this document is subject to change without notice. This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the tap screen keyboard.
Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use .......5 Important notice .....................................13 Getting to know your phone ...................19 Phone overview .....................................19 Installing the micro-USIM card ...............21 Charging your phone .............................22 Locking and unlocking the screen..........23 KnockON .............................................23 Stereo headset with microphone............24 Plug & Pop .............................
Camera ....................................................50 Getting to know the viewfinder ..............50 Using the advanced settings ..................51 Taking a quick photo .............................52 Using Shot & Clear mode .......................52 Using Dual camera mode .......................53 Using Time catch shot mode ..................53 Once you've taken a photo.....................54 From your Gallery ..................................55 Video camera .....................................
Table of contents Setting your alarm .................................80 Using your calculator .............................81 Adding an event to your calendar ...........81 Voice Recorder ......................................82 Recording a sound or voice ..................82 Sending the voice recording .................82 Task Manager ........................................82 Tasks .....................................................83 POLARIS Viewer 5 ..................................83 Google+ ......
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Should a fault occur, a software tool is built into your device that will gather a fault log. This tool gathers only data specific to the fault, such as signal strength, cell ID position in sudden call drop and applications loaded. The log is used only to help determine the cause of the fault.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard. Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol). Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings. The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • • • Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket. Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs etc. Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC, if possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion. Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive.
Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level. • When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you, or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • • Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft. Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Children Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached. Emergency calls Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile networks. Therefore you should never depend solely on your phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.
• • • • • • service point or dealer for assistance. Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.
Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When there is less than 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
Important notice NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery power. To check the battery power level: • Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > About phone > Battery. The battery status (charging or discharging) and battery level (percentage charged) is displayed at the top of the screen.
4. Using an unlock pattern Set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Pattern. This opens a screen that will guide you through how to draw a screen unlock pattern. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock pattern. Caution: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.
Important notice 5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset) If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it. 1 Turn the power off. 2 Press and hold the POWER/LOCK Key + VOLUME Down Key on the back of the phone. 3 Release the POWER/LOCK Key + VOLUME Down Key when the LG logo is displayed, then press and hold the VOLUME Down Key + VOLUME Up Key again. 4 Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed.
1 Touch and hold the Home Key . A list of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app running in the background on the phone. Make sure to tap Back Key to exit an app after using it. • To stop applications, tap Task Manager from the recent apps list, then tap Stop or Stop all. • To remove an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right. To clear all apps, tap Clear all. 7.
Important notice 9. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10 seconds to turn your phone off. If it still does not work, please contact the service center. 10. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on or off as it might result in PC errors. 11.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Earpiece Notification LED Touch Screen Back Key • Return to the previous screen. Exit an app after using it. Home Key • Return to the Home screen from any screen. Menu Key • Check what options are available. NOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
Getting to know your phone Microphone SIM Card Tray Eject Button Aperture Power/Lock Key • Switch your phone on/ off by pressing and holding this key • Short press to lock/ unlock the screen NFC Touch Point QRemote Sensor Rear Camera Lens Flash Volume Keys • On the home screen: Controls ringer volume. • During a call: Control your earpiece volume. • When playing a track: Controls volume continuously. Speaker Microphone Headset Jack Charger/USB port WARNING This part encloses the battery compartment.
Installing the micro-USIM card Before you start exploring your new phone, you may choose to insert the micro-USIM card. The eject button is a small round aperture on the bottom of the tray door. To install a new micro-USIM card: 1 Insert the micro-USIM ejection tool that comes with the phone (or a thin pin) into the eject button aperture, and push gently but firmly until the tray pops out. 2 Remove the tray and place the micro-USIM card inside it, with the contacts out and the angled corner to the right.
Getting to know your phone Charging your phone Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables.
Locking and unlocking the screen If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. to lock your phone. When you are not using the phone, press the Power/Lock key If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g.
Getting to know your phone Stereo headset with microphone With the headset connected, you can enjoy music or video with stereo sound, and easily switch from your music/video to take and end calls. < Front > Volume Up/Down Buttons Call/End Button • For an incoming call, press to receive or end a call. • When you listen to music, press to stop playback or resume. Press twice to play the next track. < Back > Microphone 1 Plug in the headset as shown below.
2 The applications panel displays and you can select an app to run. NOTE: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show the applications panel. Please see < Accessory >. 3 If a call is coming when the headset is connected to the phone, press the take the call. 4 To end the call, press the again. to Plug & Pop Plug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone or On-the-Go device, such as a mouse or keyboard.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.
Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application shortcuts, or Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping . Status Bar Shows phone's status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
Your Home screen Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, widgets or changing wallpapers. To add items on your Home screen 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 In the Add Mode menu, select the item you wish to add. You will then see this added item on the Home screen. 3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger. TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps menu, touch and hold the application you want to add.
Returning to recently-used applications 1 Touch and hold . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently. 2 Tap an icon to open the application. Or tap to return to your previous screen. Notifications panel Notifications alert you the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as when you are on a call. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen.
Your Home screen Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Quick Toggle Area Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on/off. Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu of the function. To see more toggle keys, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add, or rearrange toggle keys. QSlide Apps Tap a QSlide app to open as a small window on your screen. Tap to remove, add, or rearrange QSlide apps. Tap to clear all the notifications.
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.
Your Home screen New text or multimedia message Choose input method A song is currently playing DLNA content share Mobile hotspot is active DLNA music playing NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.
Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen. OR • Tap > > Apps tab > select a Google application, such as Gmail > select New to create a new account. If you have a Google account, tap Existing, enter your email address and password, then tap .
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features; you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them.
Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event or media file, from an appropriate application or from Downloads. 2 Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth. NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > set Bluetooth to ON.
To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering & networks > Wi-Fi hotspot switch to activate. 2 Enter a password and tap Save. TIP! If your computer is running Windows 7 or a recent distribution of some flavours of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you will not usually need to prepare your computer for tethering.
Connecting to Networks and Devices ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorised usage of online services by other people and additional charges may be incurred. To avoid unauthorized usage, you are advised to keep the security option active. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled devices without an access point.
• SmartShare Beam: Transferring the contents feature fast via Wi-Fi Direct. < Play > < Beam > Enjoying the content from Nearby devices You can enjoy the content of nearby devices (i.e. PC.NAS, Mobile) at Gallery, Music, Videos app. Connecting devices Connect your device and other devices supported by DLNA in the same Wi-Fi network. Searching other devices 1 Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-supported devices. 2 Connect to the device to view the content.
Connecting to Networks and Devices PC connections with a USB cable Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes. Transferring music, photos and videos using the USB mass storage mode 1 Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable. 2 If you haven't installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to manually change the settings. Choose System settings > General tab > PC connection > Select USB connection method, then select Media sync (MTP).
Calls Making a call 1 2 3 4 Tap to open the keypad. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, tap the Tap to make a call. To end a call, tap the End icon . TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold . . Calling your contacts 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Scroll through the contact list or enter the first few letters of the contact you want to call by tapping Search contacts. 3 In the list, tap you want to call.
Calls Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume up and down keys on the back side of the phone. Making a second call 1 During your first call, tap Menu key > Add call and dial the number. You can also go to the recently dialled numbers list by tapping or can search contacts by tapping and selecting the contact you want to call. 2 Tap to make the call. 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold.
Call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding, as well as other special features offered by your carrier. 1 On the Home screen, tap . 2 Tap . 3 Tap Call settings and choose the options that you wish to adjust.
Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact On the Home screen 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact 1 Tap , enter the new contact's number, then tap the Menu key . Tap Add to Contacts > New contact. 2 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, tap the image area.
Removing a contact from your favourites list 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap the tab, and choose a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the yellow colour star to the right corner of the contact's name. The star turns grey colour and the contact is removed from your favourites. Creating a group 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap Groups and tap the Menu key . Select New group. 3 Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a ringtone for the newly created group. 4 Tap Save to save the group.
Messaging Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1 Tap on the Home screen and tap to open a blank message. 2 Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts will appear. You can tap a suggested recipient. You can add more than one contact. NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person to whom you send the message. 3 Tap the Enter message field and begin composing your message.
Threaded box Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation. Changing your message settings Your phone message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings according to your preferences. • Tap the Messaging icon on the Home screen, tap and then tap Settings.
E-mail You can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The first time you open the E-mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account. After the initial set-up, E-mail displays the contents of your inbox.
Composing and sending email To compose and send a message 1 While in the E-mail application, tap the . 2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons. 3 Tap the to add a Cc/Bcc and tap to attach files, if required. 4 Enter the text of the message. 5 Tap . TIP! When a new email arrives in your Inbox, you will be notified by a sound or vibration.
Camera The Multi Point AF (Autofocus) feature enables you to get a clearer and natural picture even if the objects are not in the center. To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens.
Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap . To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whisky, Kimchi or LG. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the photo. Tap to select the focus mode. Selects photo resolution. If you choose high resolution, file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory.
Camera Opens the help guide to know how a function operates. Restores all camera default settings. TIP! • When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as brightness, focus, iso, white balance, colour effect, timer and shot mode. Check these before you take your next photo. • The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo colour or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the Settings menu.
4 Tap any of the outlined objects to remove them from the photo, then tap * When taking a picture, moving objects are shown as dashed lines. . NOTES • Take a picture after fixing the camera in one place. • If the colour of a subject is similar to the background, only a part may be detected or it may be difficult to erase. • If a moving subject is too small or too large, it may be difficult to erase. • If the subject is moving insignificantly, it may not be detected.
Camera 3 Tap to take a picture. 4 To view the moments just before the picture was taken, tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen. 5 Select the pictures that you want to keep, then tap at the top of the screen. Once you've taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. Tap to share your photo using the SmartShare function. Tap to take another photo immediately.
Rename – Tap to edit the name of the selected photo. Rotate left/right – To rotate left or right. Crop – Crop your photo. Move your finger across the screen to select the area to be cropped. Edit – View and edit the photo. Slideshow – Automatically shows you the images in the current folder one after the other. Add location – To add the location information. Details – Find out more information about the file. From your Gallery Tap Gallery and select Camera. • To view more photos, scroll left or right.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. Recording mode – Choose from Normal, Live effect, Dual recording, or Tracking zoom. Settings – Tap this icon to open the settings menu. Camera mode – Tap and slide up this icon to switch to camera mode. Start recording Gallery – Tap to view the last video you recorded.
Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, tap to open all the advanced options. Tap to turn on Audio zoom feature. You can record only the sound you want clearly and loudly. After turning this on, focus the subject you want to zoom, on inside the blue circle. To zoom in on sounds as well as sight, pinch in. NOTES • Only available in landscape view. • Do not cover the microphones on both sides. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording.
Video camera Restores all camera default settings. Recording a quick video 1 Open the Camera application and slide the Video mode button. 2 The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen. 3 Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video. 4 Tap once to start recording. 5 A red light will appear at the top left corner of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video. 6 Tap on the screen to stop recording.
NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming. From your Gallery Tap Gallery and select Camera. Tap on video play icon to play the video. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the back side of the phone. Using Audio Zoom Focuses the audio recording on a particular area of your choice this will increase microphone sensitivity and reduce background noise.
Video camera Using Dual recording mode Allows you to record videos with the front and rear cameras at the same time, combined into one recording. 1 Open the Camera application and change to video mode 2 Tap > Dual recording. 3 A small viewfinder box appears on the main viewfinder screen. Set up your shot. • Drag the small viewfinder to move it where you want it in the shot. • Touch and hold the small viewfinder to resize it, if necessary.
Function QuickMemo The QuickMemo allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.Capture screens, draw on them and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo. 1 (While screen is switched off) Press and hold the Volume Up key. OR OR Touch and slide the status bar downward and tap . 2 Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, Eraser and create a memo.
Function 3 Tap in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen. To exit QuickMemo at any time, tap . NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options You can easily use the QuickMenu options when using the QuickMemo. Tap to keep the current QuickMemo as a text overlay on the screen and continue to use the phone. Selects whether to use the background screen or not. Undo or Redo. Selects the pen type and the colour.
