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Table of Contents About this user guide...........................7 About this user guide.................................7 Trademarks.................................................8 DivX HD.......................................................8 QSlide........................................................35 Capturing a Screenshot............................37 Text Input Methods..................................38 Important notice...................................9 Google account setup..............
Table of Contents Entertainment......................................56 Camera......................................................56 Gallery.......................................................61 Slideshow.................................................63 Videos.......................................................63 Music........................................................65 Tools......................................................68 QuickMemo+............................................
About this user guide About this user guide • Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you use your device safely and correctly. • Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently on your tablet. • Your content may differ from the final product, or from software supplied by service providers or carriers, This content may be subject to change without prior notice.
About this user guide Trademarks • LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. DivX HD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
Important notice Please read this before you start using your tablet! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your tablet are described in this section before taking the tablet in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Tablet Memory You need to check your tablet memory and delete some data, such as applications, to make more memory available. To uninstall applications: 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Apps.
Important notice 3. Using a Screen Lock Set an screen lock to secure your tablet. Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock and select a desired screen lock from Swipe, Face Unlock, Knock Code, Pattern, PIN and Password. You can create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your screen lock. Caution: Create or sign into a Google account before setting a screen lock and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock.
Important notice nn NOTE XX If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten your Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN. 4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset) If your tablet does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it. 1 Turn the tablet off. 2 Press and hold the Volume Down Key first, then press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the right side of the tablet until the LG logo is displayed.
Important notice 5. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the tablet does not respond when you try to operate it: Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for over 8 seconds until the LG logo is displayed to restart your tablet. If it still does not work, please contact the service center.
Getting to know your device Tablet Overview Front-facing camera Power/Lock key Volume keys Earphone jack Infrared (IR) LED SIM card/MicroSD card slot Microphone Charger/USB port Rear-facing camera Speakers nn NOTE XX Your tablet is designed to have two speaker openings on the back side for aesthetic reasons. However, the actual sound comes from only one speaker. Please note that it’s not a product defect. XX Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when recording a video or audio clip.
Getting to know your device Front-facing camera Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance. Power/Lock key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn the tablet on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and change the sound settings. Volume keys Allow you to adjust the media volumes. Press and hold both keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo+ feature.
Getting to know your device Speakers Use to listen to the audio from the selected function (e.g., music, videos, sound clips, etc.). nn WARNING XX Placing a heavy object on the tablet or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch screen functions. nn TIP! XX Tap the Menu icon whenever you open an application to check what options are available. XX If the device is locked and does not work, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for over 8 seconds until LG logo is displayed to restart your tablet.
Getting to know your device 1 Connect the USB adapter and USB cable. 2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the tablet’s Charger/USB port. 3 Plug the charger into an electrical socket. nn NOTE XX The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need to run constantly in the background.
Getting to know your device To extend the life of your battery • • • • Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS. Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be reduced. • While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level.
Getting to know your device Installing the SIM card 1 To install the SIM card, locate and open the cover to the slot. 2 Place your fingernail in the cutout and gently pull out the SIM card tray. nn NOTE XX There are two slots underneath the cover (the other slot is for a microSD card). 3 Insert the SIM card into the tray with the golden contact facing down. Push the tray back into the slot until it “clicks” into place and close the cover.
Getting to know your device Inserting a microSD card Your device supports the use of microSD memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. 1 Place your fingernail in the cutout and gently pull the memory card slot cover to remove it. 2 Position the microSD card with the gold strips facing towards the back of the tablet. Slide the microSD card into the slot until it “clicks” into place and replace the cover.
Getting to know your device Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your tablet, first you need to unmount it. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2 Open the microSD card tray and push the card in to release it. 3 Gently pull the microSD card from the slot. nn Warning! XX Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first.
Getting to know your device Locking and unlocking the screen If you do not use the tablet for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power. When you are not using the your tablet, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your tablet. If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode.
Getting to know your device Unlocking your screen using the Knock Code feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen. • While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere on the screen. The Home screen will be accessed directly. To activate the Knock Code feature 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your tablet. nn NOTE XX To select an item, touch the center of the icon. XX Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm touch. XX Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any other keys. Tap or touch A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard.
Your Home screen Home screen canvases by swiping from left to right (and vice versa). Double-tap Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also doubletap to zoom in and out when viewing a picture and when using Maps. Double-tap a word to highlight it. Double-tap can also activate the KnockON feature to turn the touchscreen on or off.
Your Home screen Status Bar – Shows device status information, including the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Application icons – Tap an icon (application, widget, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Quick Keys – Provide easy, one-touch access to the functions used most often. Dual Window Key – Tap to change to dual window mode. It allows you to manage two different apps at the same time by splitting the screen in two.
Your Home screen Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or wallpapers. For more convenience using your tablet, add your favorite apps and widgets to the Home screen. To add items on your Home screen: 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 Tap the Apps or Widgets tab. 3 Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your finger.
Your Home screen Using Dual Window The Dual Window feature splits the screen to enable multi-tasking, drag and drop interaction, auto-linking and recently used apps. 1 Touch to split the screen or touch and hold the until the app list is displayed. 2 Touch or drag an app icon to the desired space. 3 Tap to display the following options. You can also drag the tabs to change the size of the windows. Switch the two screens. View the apps list. Full screen view. Close the apps.
Your Home screen To disable the Dual Window feature 1 Tap > Apps > Settings > Dual window. 2 Tap the Dual Window switch to toggle it to OFF. nn TIP! XX You can launch two Browser apps at the same time. Customizing app icons on the Home screen You can customize each application icon with images from your Gallery. 1 Touch and hold an application icon until it’s unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application.
Your Home screen To view other Home screen panels • Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen. • Pinch in on the Home screen to display the mini panel view, then tap the Home screen panel you want to view. Quick access To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Google Now and QuickMemo+.
Your Home screen Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as downloads. From the Notifications Panel, you can view your tablet’s current status and pending notifications. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing things like Wi-Fi or battery strength on the right.
Your Home screen Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel and access notifications. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards. Quick Settings Bar – Swipe to the right or left to scroll through the list. Tap an icon to activate/deactivate the feature. QSlide Apps – Tap a QSlide app to open as to a small window on your screen. Tap remove, add, or rearrange QSlide apps.
Your Home screen To rearrange Quick Setting options on the Notification Panel Open the Notifications Panel, swipe the Quick Settings to the left, and tap . To rearrange items, drag to the desired location. To add more icons, checkmark the desired functions. QSlide apps on the Notifications Panel QSlide apps are displayed in a bar on the Notifications Panel below the Quick Settings Bar. These icons provide a quick, convenient way to multi-task on the same screen (similar to picture-in-picture on a TV).
Your Home screen Connected to a Wi-Fi network Wired headset connected Bluetooth is on System warning Vibrate mode is on Silent mode is on Battery fully charged Battery is charging Content sharing is on Downloading data Uploading data An alarm is set GPS is on Data is syncing 33
Your Home screen New Gmail message New Hangouts message A song is currently playing Tablet is connected to PC via USB cable Battery saver mode is on Multiple Users Only one tablet owner ID can be created, but multiple user IDs can be added so that others can log in and use the tablet independently. Each user can configure their own tablet settings, use their own storage space, and have their own app update privileges.
Your Home screen • Messages and scheduled calendar events will be sent to notify the specified user ID only. • Once a user starts printing a document using Mobile Print, the print job will continue even if the user ID is changed. • Data transfer, download, multimedia play, and communication services will stop if the user ID is changed. However, the data transfer through Play Store can be continued even if the user ID is changed.
Your Home screen panel, or directly from the applications that support the QSlide function. Open the Notifications Panel and tap the QSlide Quick Settings to enable the QSlide Apps bar. Then tap the desired app from the QSlide apps section. OR While using an application that supports QSlide, tap . The function will be displayed continuously as a small window on your screen.
Your Home screen Tap to access QSlide. Tap to exit QSlide and return to full window. Tap to adjust the transparency. Tap to close QSlide. Tap to adjust the window size. nn NOTE XX The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time. QSlide only supports the following applications: Video, Browser, Calendar, Email, File Manager, and Calculator.
Your Home screen OR Press and hold both Volume Keys at the same time. Using Capture plus to capture a screenshot of the browser This feature allows you to capture a portion of the screen in the default Internet browser. 1 Open the Browser app and navigate to the page you want to capture a screen shot of. 2 Tap the Menu icon > Capture plus. 3 Adjust the blue box to the desired size, and then tap Save. The selected area is saved to the Capture plus folder in the Gallery.
Your Home screen Word suggestions Displays the word you've entered. Word suggestions Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. Tap to select the keyboard language. Only available when multiple languages are enabled. Tap to access the LG keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access the Clip Tray. Tap to enter a space. Tap to create a new line in the message field. Tap to delete the previous character.
Your Home screen the split keyboard, place both thumbs on the keyboard and slide them apart. To change the keyboard height Adjust height of keyboard to show more of the screen and to control keyboard more easily. • Tap > Keyboard height and layout > Keyboard height > Tap and drag the icon to adjust the keyboard height. To change the bottom row keys • Tap > Keyboard height and layout > Bottom row keys > Tap and drag to add or delete keys or change the order.
Your Home screen 1 Touch and hold text and images while viewing or editing them and tap Clip Tray. 2 Touch and hold the text input field and select Clip Tray. You can also access the Clip Tray by touching and holding > . nn NOTE XX You can save up to 10 items in the Clip Tray. XX Access Clip Tray and tap , select the items you want to delete, then tap Done. XX This function may not be supported in downloaded apps.
Google account setup When you first turn on your tablet, 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 setup screen. OR • From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and password, then touch .
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 tablet, 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 tablet to be able to connect to them.
Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 and tablets. nn NOTE XX LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. XX 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 nn NOTE XX Depending on the type of device, you may have to enter matching codes, confirm matching codes, or the devices may automatically pair. 5 Once pairing is successful, your tablet will connect to the other device. nn NOTE XX Your tablet doesn't support Handsfree Profile. Therefore, the use of call features with some of accessories, such as Bluetooth headsets or Bluetooth-enabled devices, may not be available for this device.
Connecting to Networks and Devices SmartShare You can use the SmartShare feature easily in the Gallery, Music, and others. Enjoying the content via a variety of devices You can share your tablet's content with a variety devices. Tap or tap > SmartShare Beam to share the content in the Gallery, Music, POLARIS Office 5 apps. Playing/Sending Play – You can play the content via a TV, a Bluetooth speaker or etc. Beam – You can send the content to the device of Bluetooth and SmartShare Beam supported.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Searching other devices Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-supported devices. Connect to the device to view the content. QPair By connecting your tablet and mobile phone via QPair, you can sync incoming calls, messages, and social networking notifications between your tablet and mobile phone. 1 Run QPair and tap Get started > Start on your tablet first and then run the same steps on your phone. nn TIP! XX QPair may not be pre-installed on the phone.
Connecting to Networks and Devices nn NOTE XX QPair works with phones running Android 4.1 or later. Some features may be limited depending on your phone model. XX Since QPair uses the Bluetooth function, it may not work normally if you change the Bluetooth settings while QPair is in use. 2 Bluetooth connection will be turned on and you will be able to pair the devices. QPair features Call notifications – Sends the tablet a notification when the phone receives a call.
Connecting to Networks and Devices nn NOTE XX To enable this feature, turn the QPair social network notifications option on your phone (Settings > Accessibility > QPair social network notifications). This option allows you to be notified of social networking notifications on your tablet. QuickMemo+ transfer – Saves your current QuickMemo+ in the tablet's Gallery, and then syncs the tablet's Gallery with the Gallery on your phone.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1 Use the USB cable to connect the tablet to a PC on which Windows Media Player has been installed. 2 Select the Media sync (MTP) option. 3 When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Select the Windows Media Player option to synchronize music files. 4 Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary).
Connecting to Networks and Devices 2 Connect your tablet to your computer, and double click the AFT (Android File Transfer program) application to start it up. 3 You can view the media contents, drag and drop the media file to and from the tablet (or PC).
Contacts You can add contacts on your tablet and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contact list. 2 Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact's name. You can also tap a letter along the left side of the screen to access names starting with the chosen letter. Adding a new contact 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts . 2 Tap New contact .
Contacts 2 Tap a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns gold and the contact is added to your favorites. To remove a contact from your favorites list 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. Tap a contact to view its details. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites.
Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Yahoo!, MSN, and AOL. The Email 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 Tap the Email on the Home screen. The first time you open the Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.
Email Working with account folders Open the Email application and tap the Menu icon and select Folders. Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account’s service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email 1 While in the Email application, tap Compose . 2 Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts.
Entertainment Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Clean view – Touch to show or hide the camera menus on the view finder. Swap camera – Switch between the back-facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. You can also switch the camera by swiping the screen. Mode – Allows you select the shot mode from Auto and Panorama. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. Gallery – Touch to view the last photo you captured.
Entertainment nn NOTE XX Please ensure the camera lens is clean before taking pictures. Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. Selects the photo and video resolution. If you choose a high resolution, the file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos and videos in the memory. Take photos by voice command. Sets a delay after the capture button is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in the photo.
Entertainment To zoom in or out When taking a picture or recording a video, place two fingers anywhere on the screen and spread them apart to zoom in. To zoom back out, pinch them together. Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take photo, raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist and a timer will start, allowing you time to get ready.
Entertainment Touch to edit the photo. Touch to access the camera. Touch to send your memo to others or share it via social networking services. Touch to delete the photo. Touch to access more options. Touch to add the picture to your favorites. nn TIP! XX If you have a social networking account and set it up on your tablet, you can share your photo with your social networking community. Touch the Menu icon to open the following options. SmartShare – Touch to share your photo using the SmartShare function.
Entertainment Add location – To add the location information. Rename – Touch to edit the name of the selected photo. Print – Allows you to print the picture. Details – Displays more information about the picture. Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the image preview by the capture button and your Gallery will be displayed. 1 Choose the app to use to view and/or edit your photos. Tap Gallery or Photos . 2 Tap OK.
Entertainment Watching your saved videos Access your saved videos from video camera mode by tapping the image preview by the capture button. 1 In the viewfinder, tap the image preview by the capture button. 2 Your Gallery will appear on the screen with your most recent recorded video displayed. Swipe to the left to scroll to your other videos. 3 Tap the Play icon on a video to play it automatically. nn NOTE XX You can view your videos in the Gallery and Photos apps.
Entertainment Viewing pictures Launching the Gallery app displays your available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves a picture, the Downloads folder is automatically created to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder. Tap a folder to open it. Pictures are displayed in order by creation date. Select a picture to view it full screen. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.
Entertainment Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, touch the Menu icon > Set image as and select Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper or Wallpaper. Slideshow You can view your photos in a slideshow by album or by selecting all of your photos. From the Home screen, tap Gallery . • Tap the album with the photos you want to view, then tap the Menu icon > Slideshow > choose the images you want to view > Next > verify the slideshow settings > Start. Tap the Back Key to stop playing the slideshow.
Entertainment Touch access QSlide and display the video in small window. Touch to share your video via the SmartShare function. Touch to access more options. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments. Tap once to rewind 10 seconds. Touch to pause video playback. Touch and hold to fast-forward in 3 second increments. Tap once to fastforward 10 seconds. Touch to lock/unlock a video screen.
Entertainment To change the volume while watching a video, press the Volume Keys on the right side of the tablet. Touch and hold a video in the list to access the following options: Share, Delete, Trim, Rename and Details. nn TIP! XX While watching a video, slide up and down along the left side of the screen to adjust the screen brightness. Slide up and down along the right side of the screen to adjust the volume. Music Your tablet has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks.
Entertainment Touch to share your music via the SmartShare function. Touch to set the current song as a favorite. Touch to see the Now playing playlist. Touch to access more options. Touch to set shuffle mode. Touch to set repeat mode.
Entertainment Touch to manage the music volume. Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to return to the previous song. Touch and hold to rewind 3 seconds. Touch to pause playback. Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist. Touch and hold to fast-forward 3 seconds. Touch to set the audio effect. To change the volume while listening to music, press the Volume Keys on the right side of the tablet.
Tools QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo+. Creating a memo 1 From the Home screen, tap QuickMemo+ , then tap to create a new memo. 2 You can edit texts by typing words directly or select the pen type and color you want to use and enter text by handwriting. 3 Add a reminder by touching to set the reminder notification for the event.
Tools Saves the memo in QuickMemo+. Touch to access more options. Allows you to set a reminder notification for an event. Allows you to insert weather information into the memo. Allows you to add location information using GPS. Capturing a screen shot for your QuickMemo 1 To access the QuickMemo+ feature, slide the Status Bar downwards and touch OR Press both of the Volume Keys at the same time for one second. 2 Select the desired menu option from the toolbar and create a memo. 3 Tap . .
Tools nn NOTE XX Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+. Do not use your fingernail. QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your tablet into a Universal Remote for your home TV or cable box. nn NOTE XX QuickRemote may not be available for some devices and areas. To open and configure QuickRemote 1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps > Apps tab > QuickRemote . 2 Touch to select a room type and touch to add the device.
