ENGLISH User Guide LG-V500 MFL67986030 (1.0) www.lg.
ENGLISH User Guide • Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual device. • Some of the contents of this guide may not apply to your device, 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 touch screen keyboard. • Copyright ©2013 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of contents About this user guide.......................... 5 About this user guide............................ 5 Trademarks.............................................. 5 DivX HD................................................... 6 Dolby Digital Plus................................... 6 Guidelines for safe and efficient use.......................................................... 7 Important notice................................ 15 Getting to know your device............ 20 Tablet Overview.......
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks............. 40 Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network..................................... 40 Bluetooth................................................41 Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your tablet with a Bluetooth device......41 Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature........................................... 42 Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature........................................... 42 SmartShare.....................................
QSlide....................................................66 QuickMemo...........................................68 QuickRemote........................................69 QuickTranslator......................................71 Multiple Users.......................................73 Alarm...................................................... 74 Calculator.............................................. 74 Calendar................................................75 File Manager....................................
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.
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. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
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 and applications loaded. The log is used only to help determine the cause of the fault.
• This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 0.00 cm away from the body. When a carry case, belt clip or holder is used for body-worn operation, it should not contain metal and should position the product at least 0.00 cm away from your body. In order to transmit data files or messages, this device requires a quality connection to the network.
• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. • Repairs under warranty, at LG's discretion, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced. • Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios and personal computers. • The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers. • Do not drop.
• Use accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. • Do not use, touch or attempt to remove or fix broken, chipped or cracked glass. Damage to the glass display due to abuse or misuse is not covered under the warranty. • Your tablet 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.
Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of tablet device in the area when you drive. • Do not use a hand-held device while driving. • Give full attention to driving. • RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment. • When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance.
Glass Parts Some parts of your tablet device are made of glass. This glass could break if your device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. Stop using your device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service provider. Blasting area Do not use the tablet where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions and follow any regulations or rules.
Battery information and care • You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery's performance. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery. • Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximise usability.
How to update your tablet Access to latest firmware releases, new software functions and improvements. • Update your tablet without a PC. Select Update Center > Software Update. • Update your tablet by connecting it to your PC. For more information about using this function, please visit http://update.lgmobile.com or http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select country and language.
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.
WARNING To protect your tablet and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed applications on your tablet, the tablet may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the tablet. 3. Using an unlock pattern Set an unlock pattern to secure your tablet. Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Pattern.
When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password: < If you have forgotten your pattern > If you logged in to your Google account on the tablet but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You are then required to log in with your Google Account or you have to enter the Backup PIN which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock.
5 Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed. 6 Press the Power/Lock Key to continue or either of the Volume Keys to cancel. 7 Press the Power/Lock Key once more to confirm or either of the Volume Keys to cancel. 8 Your device will perform a hard reset. WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset. 5.
• 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. 6. 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 12 seconds to turn your tablet off. If it still does not work, please contact the service center. 7.
Getting to know your device Tablet Overview Front-Facing Camera lens Ambient Light Sensor Power/Lock key Volume keys Touch screen Camera lens Speaker Earphone Jack microSD Card Slot IR LED Charger/USB port Microphone NOTE: Ensure the microphone is not blocked when recording a video or audio clip.
Front-Facing Camera lens Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance. microSD Card Slot Insert microSD Card for storing files such as music, videos and photos. Earphone Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music.
WARNING Placing a heavy object on the tablet or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction. TIP! • Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are available. • If the device is locked and does not work, press and hold the Power/ Lock Key for 12 seconds to reboot it. Charging your tablet A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your tablet.
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. NOTE: 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. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.
• Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be reduced. • While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level. To view the battery charge level 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > Battery. 2 The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the top menu of the screen. To monitor and control what uses the battery 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > Battery > Battery use.
2 Place your fingernail in the cutout and pull the microSD card tray out. Insert the microSD card into the slot with the contacts facing down. Carefully push the tray gently into the 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 Gently pull the microSD card from the slot. Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first.
Formatting the microSD card Warning! All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. 2 Tap Erase SD card (twice). 3 If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use. NOTE: If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will have been deleted.
Your Home screen Touch Screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your tablet. KnockON The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off. • Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on. • Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off. NOTE: • You can disable this feature in the Display settings.
Slide aside Use three-finger swipe to save running apps to the left or bring them back to the display. To bring them back later, some apps may restart. You can save up to three apps. 1 While an application is open, place three fingers on the screen and slide to the left. The current screen is saved and the Home screen appears. 2 To re-open the saved apps, place three fingers on the screen and slide to the right. Tap the desired app you want to open.
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching 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. Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.
Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or Maps, or when browsing pictures. Rotate the screen From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation. NOTE: • To select an item, touch the center of the icon. • Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm touch. • Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want.
Status bar – Shows device status information, including the time, 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. Menu key – Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current screen or application. This only applies when available, depending on the screen or application.
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, Widgets tab. 3 Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your finger. To remove an item from the Home screen: Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to finger.
Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video 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.
Quick Settings Bar – Flick right or left to scroll through the list. QSlide Apps Bar – Tap to activate a QSlide feature. Slide to the left and right to adjust the Brightness of the screen / Volume. Quick Settings on Notification Panel Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi. The Quick Settings are located at the top of the Notifications Panel. To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel Open the Notifications Panel and touch .
Indicator icons on the Status Bar Indicator icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report calendar events, device status and more. The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.
DLNA is on Tablet is connected to PC via USB cable or USB tethering is active Downloading data Power saving mode is on Uploading data Slide aside is on NOTE: The location of the icons in the Status Bar may differ depending on the features, apps, and services being used. 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. 1 Plug in earphone or OTG (On-the-Go) device (i.e., mouse, keyboard, etc.).
Capturing a Screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down key and Power/Lock Key at the same time for around 2 seconds to capture a screenshot. To view the captured image, go to Apps > Gallery > Screenshots Folder. TIP! You cannot capture a camera/video screen. Using QuickMemo to capture a screenshot On the screen you want to capture, drag the status bar downward and select QuickMemo. OR Press and hold the Volume Up/Down Key at the same time.
Using the keypad & entering text 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 use the voice input function. You can also touch and hold this icon to select the handwriting and settings menu. Tap to enter a space. Tap to create a new line in the message field. Tap to delete the previous character. Entering accented letters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. "á").
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 set-up 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.
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.
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Open the item and tap . OR Touch and hold the item and select Share. OR Open the item and tap the Menu Key > Share. 2 Tap Bluetooth to share 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 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Bluetooth.
SmartShare You can enjoy SmartShare feature on Gallery, Music, Video, and Polaris Office. To send content from your tablet to other devices 1 On the content you want to play or beam, tap . 2 Tap Play or Beam in the dialog box. • Play: You can stream your content via TV, Bluetooth speaker, etc. • Beam: You can send your content to Bluetooth devices or SmartShare Beam*-supported LG phones or tablets. * SmartShare Beam quickly transfers multimedia contents through Wi-Fi Direct.
• Ensure that your tablet and nearby devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Make sure DLNA feature on the nearby device is turned on. 2 Tap the device to connect. If the device is not on the list, tap Search nearby devices. After connection, you can enjoy the contents from the nearby device on your tablet. PC connections with a USB cable Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes.
3 Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music files. 4 Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). 5 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 6 Start synchronization. • The following requirements must be satisfied to synchronize with Windows Media Player.
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 contacts. 2 Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the keypad. You can also tap a letter along the right side of the screen to access names starting with the chosen letter. Adding a new contact 1 From the Home screen, tap Contact . 2 Tap the .
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 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. 3 Tap a contact to view its details. 4 Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites.
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 E-mail account The first time you open the E-mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an E-mail account. After the initial setup, E-mail displays the contents of your inbox.
Working with account folders Open the E-mail application and tap the Menu Key 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 E-mail To compose and send a message: 1 While in the E-mail application, tap Write . 2 Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts.
Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Shot mode – Defines how the shot will be taken. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on the following page. Video mode – Tap (or slide) to toggle between Camera mode and Video mode. Taking a photo Gallery – Touch to view the last photo you captured.
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 the Back Key . Take photos by voice command. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the photo. Focuses on a specific spot. 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.
Selects a shutter sound. Set the Volume Key whether to use for the capture or zoom. Set the storage location for your pictures. Choose from Internal memory and SD card. 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 white balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo.
Once you've taken a photo Touch to view the last photo you took. Touch to share your photo using the SmartShare function. Touch to take another photo immediately. Touch to send your photo to others or share it via social network services. Touch to delete the photo. TIP! 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 Key to open all advanced options.
Applies a brightness effect to your photo. Applies artistic effects to your photos. Applies color effects to your photos. Applies additional options to your photos. 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 contents. Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Shot mode – Defines how the shot will be taken. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on the following page. Camera mode – Touch and slide up this icon to switch to camera mode. Record – Touch to start recording a video. Gallery – Touch to view the last video you recorded.
Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Prevent shaking while video recording to get high video quality. Improves color quality in various lighting conditions. Choose a color tone to use for your new view. Activate this to use your tablet's location-based services. Set the Volume Key whether to use for the record or zoom.
5 A timer showing the length of the video will appear. 6 Touch on the screen to stop recording. After recording a video Touch to view the last video you took. Touch to share your video using the SmartShare function. Touch to record another video immediately. Touch to send your video to others or share it via social network services. Touch to delete the video. Watching your saved videos 1 In the viewfinder, touch the image preview in the bottom of the screen. 2 Your Gallery will appear on the screen.
NOTE: • When in video playback mode, slide the screen up or down to adjust the screen brightness. • When in video playback mode, slide the screen left or right to rewind or fast-forward. NOTE: Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on the right side of the tablet.
Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery . You can manage and share all your image and video files with Gallery. NOTE: • Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly, depending on how they are encoded.
Playing videos Video files show the play it. icon in the preview. Select a video and tap to Viewing photo and video options When viewing a photo or video, tap the Menu Key advanced editing options. and use the Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete. • When viewing a photo or video, tap .
Videos Your tablet has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. To access the video player, from the Home screen tap Apps > Apps tab > Videos . Playing a video 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps 2 Select the video you want to play. > Apps tab > Videos . Touch to pause video playback. Touch to resume video playback. Touch to go 10 seconds forward. Touch to go 10 seconds backward. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen.
Music Your tablet has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Music . Add music files to your tablet Start by transferring music files to your tablet: • Transfer music using Media sync (MTP). • Download from the wireless Web. • Synchronize your tablet to a computer. • Receive files via Bluetooth. Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) 1 Connect the tablet to your PC using the USB cable.
Touch to find the files with YouTube Touch to share your music via SmartShare function. Touch to set shuffle mode Touch to set repeat mode Touch to manage the music volume Touch to pause playback Touch to resume playback Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to return to the previous song Touch to set the current song as a favorite Touch to see the current playlist Touch to set the audio effect.
NOTE: • Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. NOTE: Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material.
Tools QPair By connecting your tablet and mobile phone via QPair, you can sync incoming calls, messages, and SNS notifications between your tablet and mobile phone. 1 Run QPair and tap Initial setup > Start on your tablet first and then run the same steps on your phone. TIP! QPair may not be pre-installed on the phone. Go to Google Play Store and search for Qpair and install. NOTE: QPair works with phones running Android 4.1 or later. Some features may be limited depending on your phone model.
QPair features Call notification – Sends the tablet a notification when the phone receives a call. The notification displays the caller's number and allows you to decline the call. Message notification – Sends the tablet a notification when the phone receives a message. SNS Notifications – Displays SNS notifications on your tablet's Status bar when it arrives on your phone. NOTE: To enable this feature, turn on Settings > Accessibility > QPair SNS notification on your phone first.
OR Tap to run QSlide. Tap to exit the QSlide and return to full window. Tap to adjust transparency. Tap to end the QSlide. Tap to adjust the size. NOTE: The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time. QSlide only supports the following applications: Videos, Internet, Memo, Calendar, Calculator, Email, File Manager. 1 Open the Notifications Panel and tap the desired app from the QSlide apps section. OR While using an application that supports QSlide, tap .
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. 1 Access the QuickMemo feature, slide the Status Bar downwards and touch . 2 Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, and Eraser. Then create a memo. 3 Tap in the Edit menu and select to save the memo. To exit QuickMemo at any time, tap the Back Key .
NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options The following options are available when using QuickMemo. Touch to keep the current memo on the screen and use the tablet simultaneously. Selects whether to use the background screen or not. Allows you to undo and redo previous actions. Selects the pen type and the color. Erases the memo that you created. Touch to send your memo to others or share it via social network services.
To open the QuickRemote application and set up your QuickRemote(s) 1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps > QuickRemote . 2 Touch to select a room type and touch to add the device. 3 Select the type and brand of device, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device(s). NOTE: The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary infrared (IR) remote control in your region or country. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the tablet when you use the QuickRemote function.
NOTE: When adding remote control of TV, QuickRemote could use the INPUT button to configure appropriate remote control. When configuring the INPUT button, input source of TV could be changed. To reset input source of your TV, tap the INPUT button on QuickRemote several times (depending on the number of devices connected to the TV). QuickRemote options To access the QuickRemote Options menu, tap the Menu Key Front Touch Keys bar) to select the desired option.
Home language Destination language Switch to Voice mode. Translation of word Translation of sentence Translation of block Sets the home and destination language. 1 2 3 4 Touch > Apps tab > QuickTranslator . Touch Word, Line or Block. Touch and select the desired language. Hold the tablet toward the subject you want to translate for a few seconds. NOTE: Only one dictionary is provided free of charge. Additional dictionaries must be purchased.
Multiple Users You can add new users to the tablet to allow them to configure their own tablet settings, use their own storage space, and have their own app update privileges. NOTE: • You can only add a new user when you logged in as Owner User. • Each user can configure and use their own content or data. However, they cannot change other users' settings (e.g.: Home Screen settings, Sound settings, etc.). • The users share the battery, memory, and data usage with other users.
Alarm Setting your alarm 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock > . 2 Set the desired alarm time. 3 Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo. 4 Touch Save. NOTE: To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, touch the Menu Key and select Settings. Calculator Using your calculator 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Calculator 2 Touch the number keys to enter numbers.
Calendar Adding an event to your calendar 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Calendar . 2 Tap the left-top button to change the calendar view (Day, Week, Month, Year, Agenda). 3 Tap on the date for which you wish to add an event and tap . 4 Touch the Event name field and enter the event name. 5 Touch the Location field and enter the location. Check the date and enter the time you wish your event to start and finish.
• : Allows you to move files and folders to another folder. • : Allows you to copy multiple files. • : Allows you to delete files and folders. Tap the Menu Key to access the following options. • Sort by: Allows you to sort files and folders by Name, Size, Date, and Type. • View by: Allows you to change the view mode to List or Grid. • Copy: Allows you to copy files and folders and paste them in another location. • Share: Allows you to share files and folders with others.
Sending the voice recording 1 Once you have finished recording, you can send the audio clip by touching . 2 Choose from any of the available methods for sharing. Task Manager You can manage your applications using Task Manager. You can easily check the number of applications that are currently running and shut down certain applications. Task Manager Options • Touch Stop to stop individual apps. • Tap Stop all to stop all currently running apps. • Tap the Menu Key to access Help, Sort by, and Settings.
3 Tap to start a new document. 4 Tap a document type from the drop-down list, then choose a template. 5 Enter contents in the document using the tools at the top of the screen and the on-screen keyboard. 6 When you're done working on the document, tap (in the top left corner of the screen), then tap Save and Enter the document name.
Voice Search Use this application to search web pages using voice. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Voice Search . 2 Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Downloads .
The Web Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your tablet wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Internet . Tap to go back one page.
Opening a page • To open a new page, tap . • To go to another webpage, tap the page to view it. Searching the web by voice Tap the web address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks To open a bookmarked webpage, tap one.
Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Chrome . NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the web address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a page • To go to a new page, tap . • To go to another webpage, tap the page you want to select it.
Settings Access the Settings menu 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings . OR From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings. 2 Select a setting category and select an option. WIRELESS NETWORKS Wi-Fi Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks. TIP! How to obtain the MAC address To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your tablet in the router.
Airplane mode – Checkmark the Airplane mode to set on. Activating Airplane mode disables all wireless connections. Wireless storage – You can manage files on your tablet in the computer or copy files to the tablet from the computer without a USB connection. Make sure that the tablet and computer are connected to the same network. Then, enter the web addresses shown on your tablet in the address bar of the browser on your computer.
Screen lock sound – Allows you to set your tablet to play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Vibrate on touch – Allows you to set the vibration feedback when the tablet screen is touched. Display < Home screen> Theme – Sets the screen theme for your device. Wallpaper – Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen. Screen swipe effect – Sets the effect when you swipe to change screens.
Weather animation – Checkmark to show weather animation for current location or primary city set in Weather based on auto data updates. Wallpaper – Sets your Lock screen wallpaper. Select it from Gallery or Wallpaper gallery. Shortcuts – Allows you to change the shortcuts on the Swipe Lock screen. Owner info – Checkmark to set the device owner’s name to be displayed on the Lock screen. Tap to enter the text to be displayed as the Owner info.
< Auto-rotate screen > Set to switch orientation automatically when you rotate the tablet. < Daydream > Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows the set screen saver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping while docked and/or charging. Choose from Clock, Colors, Photo Frame, and Photo Table. NOTE: Charging might be slow while the screen saver is on. < Font type > Change the type of display font. < Font size > Change the size of the display font.
Storage INTERNAL STORAGE – Displays the total amount of space in the device’s memory and lists what type of data is using up space. SD CARD – Displays the total amount of memory space on the microSD card. Mount/Unmount SD card – Mounts and unmounts the microSD card from your tablet so that you can access the data stored in it, format the card, or safely remove it.
Apps Display the list of applications such as currently running or downloaded. Slide Aside You can use three-finger swipe to save running apps to the left or bring them back to the display. PERSONAL Accounts & sync Permits applications to synchronize data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them. Deselecting this setting can save battery power and lower (but not eliminate) data usage. Users Profile name – Allows you to set current user's name.
Wi-Fi & mobile network location – Let apps use Google's location service to estimate your location faster. Anonymous location data will be collected and sent to Google. Security Encrypt tablet – Allows you to encrypt data on the tablet for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on. Encrypt SD card – Allows you to encrypt data on the MicroSD for security. Password typing visible – Show the last character of the hidden password as you type.
Automatic restore – Set to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. LG Backup service – Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement. Factory data reset – Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. If you reset the tablet this way, you are prompted to re-enter the same information as when you first started Android.
Invert colour – Checkmark to invert colour. Magnification gestures – Allows you to zoom in and out by triple-tapping the screen. Shades – Set the screen to be shade of black. Mono audio – Checkmark to allow headset sound routed both right and left channel. Touch & hold delay – Sets the touch and hold delay (short, medium, or long). Universal touch – Switch to toggle between on and off. Universal touch can replace all hardware buttons.
PC Suite – Check this to use LG PC Suite with your Wi-Fi connection. Please note that Wi-Fi network should be connected to LG PC Suite via a Wi-Fi connection. On-Screen Phone – Check this to receive Wi-Fi connection request from On-Screen Phone. Help – Help for LG software. Accessory Quick Cover – Activate the Quick Cover to turn on or off automatically. USB storage – Sets the Plug & Pop feature for USB storage.
LG Backup About backing up and restoring device data It is recommended that you regularly create and save a backup file on the internal storage, especially before updating any software. Maintaining a current backup file in storage memory may allow you to recover device data if your device is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue. This LG Backup application is supported between LG smartphones and tablets, other S/W or OS versions.
LG Backup your tablet data 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > LG Backup > Backup. 2 Select the check box you want to backup and select Next. 3 On the Backup Location screen, touch Internal storage or SD card, then tap Start. 4 When all selected files have been backed up, you will see the message Backup completed. Scheduling automatic backups You can also program automatic backups for the data on your tablet according to your schedule setting.
1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > LG Backup > Restore. 2 On the Restore screen, select a backup file that contains the data you wish to restore. 3 Select the check box next to the item you wish to restore and select Next to restore it to your tablet. NOTE: Please note that your tablet data will be overwritten with the content of your backup. 4 If the backup file is encrypted, type the password that you created to encrypt it.
Tablet software update Tablet software update This feature allows you to update the firmware of your tablet to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center. For more information on how to use this function, please visit: http://www.lg.com As the mobile device firmware update requires the user’s full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding.
NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models. NOTE: Your personal data—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence —might be lost in the process of updating your device's software.
Accessories These accessories are available for use with the your tablet. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Data cable Quick Start Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your tablet. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes No applications can be set Not supported by service provider or registration required. Contact your service provider. Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Outside temperature is too hot or cold. Make sure tablet is charging at a normal temperature.
Message Files do not open Possible causes Possible corrective measures Unsupported file format Check the supported file formats. No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode. Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem Try to perform a software update via the website.
