ENGLISH User Guide LG-E612 MFL67795701 (1.0) www.lg.
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ENGLISH User Guide • • • • • Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on an 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 are visually impaired, due to the touch screen keyboard. Copyright ©2013 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use........5 Important notice......................................12 Getting to know your phone....................17 Phone overview......................................17 Installing the SIM card and battery..........19 Charging your phone..............................20 Reducing the battery consumption.........22 Using the memory card..........................23 Locking and unlocking the screen...........24 Your Home screen..............................
Messaging................................................48 Sending a message................................48 Threaded box ........................................49 Changing your message settings............49 LG SmartWorld.......................................62 How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Phone..................................................62 How to use LG SmartWorld....................62 E-mail.......................................................50 Managing an email account..........
Table of contents The Web...................................................73 Internet...................................................73 Using the Web toolbar...........................73 Viewing webpages................................73 Opening a page....................................74 Searching the Web by voice...................74 Bookmarks...........................................74 History.................................................74 Settings..............................................
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information. This mobile phone model LG-E612 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use 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. • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.
• • • • • • • • Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone. Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. 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.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Give full attention to driving. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. • RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment.
NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile 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 mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service provider. Blasting area Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use 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. Battery information and care • • • • • • • • • 10 You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging.
• • • • If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics 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.
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 for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When there is less than 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
To check the battery power level: • Touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone from the SYSTEM > Battery. The battery status (charging or discharging) and battery level (percentage charged) is displayed at the top of the screen. To monitor and control how battery power is being used: • Touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone from the SYSTEM > Battery > Battery use. Battery usage time is displayed on the screen.
Important notice 4. Using an unlock pattern Set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Lock screen from DEVICE > 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.
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 Power off the phone. 2 Press and hold the Power/Lock key + Volume Down key + Home key. 3 When the LG Logo appears on the screen, release all keys. 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. 6.
Important notice 7. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media sync (MTP) 1 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Storage from the DEVICE to check out the storage media. 2 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable. 3 A USB connection type list will appear on your phone screen, Select the Media sync (MTP) option. 4 Open the memory folder on your PC. You can view the mass storage content on your PC and transfer the files. 5 Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder. 8.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Power/Lock key • Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key. • Short press to lock/unlock the screen. Proximity Sensor Back key Return to the previous screen. 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 to your ear.
Getting to know your phone Power/Lock key Earphone Jack Volume keys • In the Home screen:Controls ringer volume • During a call: Control your earpiece volume • When playing a song: Controls volume continuously TIP! QuickMemo function Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down Keys for one second to use the QuickMemo function. Microphone Charger/USB port Battery Cover Flash Camera lens microSD Card Slot SIM card slot Speaker • 18 Battery WARNING his part encloses the battery compartment.
Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1 To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the battery cover with your index finger as shown in figure. 2 Slide the SIM card into slot as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the SIM card is facing downwards.
Getting to know your phone 4 Align the battery cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2). 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.
The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet. NOTE: • The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. • Do not open the battery cover while your phone is charging. • When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message. • If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected.
Getting to know your phone NOTE: • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. NOTE: To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use.
Using the memory card Your phone supports the use of microSDTM or microSDHCTM memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity. These memory cards are specifically designed for mobile phones and other ultra-small devices, and are ideal for storing media-rich files such as music, programs, videos and photographs for use with your phone. To insert a memory card: Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area of memory card is facing downwards.
Getting to know your phone WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is ON. Doing so may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may become corrupt. To format the memory card: Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn't, you must format it before you can use it. NOTE: All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted. 1 2 3 4 5 Touch to open the application list.
appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock your Home screen. The last screen you viewed will open. TIP! To wake up your phone, you can alternatively use the home key while the screen is turned off.
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 onscreen keyboard. 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.
Home screen Home Screen Overview The main home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders or widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default page and accessible from any menu by pressing Home key. On your Home screen, you can view menu icons at the bottom of the screen. Menu icons provide easy and one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Your Home screen Navigating Through the Application Menu Your phone initially has several Application Menus available. Follow these steps to navigate through the Application Menu screens: 1 At the Home screen, tap . The first Application Menu displays. 2 Swipe the screen left or right to access the other menus. 3 Tap one of the application icons.
Customizing the Screen You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: • Changing the Wallpaper • Creating Shortcuts • Creating Application Folders on Home screen • Adding and Removing Widgets on Home screen • Customizing the Apps Menu screen Changing the Wallpaper of Home screen You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home screen by following these steps: 1 From the Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 2 Tap Wallpapers and select the desired wallpaper.
Your Home screen complete, release the screen to lock the new shortcut into its new position on the current screen. Deleting a shortcut 1 Press to activate the Home screen. 2 Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3 Drag the icon over the Remove icon and release it. Creating Application Folders on Home screen You can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish.
Customizing the Apps Menu screen 1 Touch the from the main Home screen. 2 Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen to go to the Apps Menu screen, if it is not already selected. 3 Touch the to customize the Apps Menu screen using Search, Sort by, Reset, App settings, System settings menu options. Returning to recently-used applications 1 Press and hold the Home key. The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently. 2 Touch an icon to open the application.
Your Home screen Pending notifications Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & battery status Swipe down for notifications & settings Swipe down the status bar to open the notifications panel. To close the notifications panel, swipe up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen. Quick Settings Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness and more. For Quick Settings, swipe down the status bar to open the notifications panel and swipe or touch for you desired setting.
Indicator icons on the Status Bar Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, 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.
Your Home screen System warning Song is playing Alarm is set Phone is connected to PC via USB cable or USB tethering is active New voicemail Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active Ringer is silenced Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active NOTE: The icon's location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service. Onscreen 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.
Entering accented letters When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g. "á"). For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the zoom-in key grows bigger and displays characters from different languages. Then select the special character you want.
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 • Touch > Apps tab > select a Google application, such as Gmail > select New to create a new account. If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and password, then touch .
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.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, 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 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 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > set Bluetooth to ON phone visible to be visible on other devices.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > choose options that you want to adjust. 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. But, if you are running an earlier version of Windows or another operating system, you may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB.
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. Using the Wi-Fi Cast You can share your music, pictures and video content with users who use Android Phones connected via the same Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Directed network.
Connecting to Networks and Devices NOTE: The LG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device to a PC. It is installed automatically when you install the LG PC Suite software. Transferring music, photos and videos using the USB mass storage mode 1 Connect the 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.
Calls Making a call 1 2 3 4 Touch to open the keypad. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Touch to make a call. To end a call, touch the End icon . TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold . . Calling your contacts 1 Touch to open your contacts. 2 Scroll through the contact list or enter the first few letters of the contact you want to call by touching Search contacts. 3 In the list, touch the contact 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 lefthand side of the phone. Making a second call 1 During your first call, touch Menu key > Add call and dial the number. You can also go to the recently dialled numbers list by touching or can search contacts by touching and select the contact you want to call. 2 Touch to make the call. 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold.
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, touch . 2 Touch . 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 Touch to open your contacts. 2 Touch Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact 1 Touch , enter the new contact's number, then touch the Menu key . Touch Add to Contacts > Create new contact. 2 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch the image area.
Removing a contact from your favourites list 1 Touch to open your contacts. 2 Touch the tab, and choose a contact to view its details. 3 Touch the yellow color star to the right corner of the contact's name. The star turns to grey color and the contact is removed from your favourites. Creating a group 1 Touch to open your contacts. 2 Touch Groups and touch 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.
Messaging Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1 Touch on the Home screen and touch to open a blank message. 2 Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts will appear. You can touch a suggested recipient. You can add more than one contact. NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the message to. 3 Touch the Enter message field and begin composing your message.
Threaded box Unread messages (SMS, MMS) are located on the top. And the others 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. • Touch the Messaging icon on the Home screen, touch and then tap Settings.
E-mail You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Google Mail. 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 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, touch . 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 semicolon. 3 Touch > Add Cc/Bcc and Attach file, if required. 4 Enter the text of the message. 5 Touch .
Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder C heese shutter – To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whisky, Kimchi or LG. Brightness – Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. Shot mode – Choose from Normal, Panorama or Continuous shot. Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in a dark place. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu.
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. Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Zoom in or zoom out. Auto: Allows the camera to focus automatically. (The camera continuously focuses on the objects in the photo). Face tracking: The camera detects and focuses on human faces automatically. Select the image resolution.
Camera Activate this to use your phone's location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map. NOTE: This function is only available when the GPS function is active. Automatically shows you the picture you just took. Select storage to save images. Restore all camera default settings. Touch this whenever you want to know how a function works.
5 Touch the Capture icon volume keys. to take the picture. Alternatively you can use the side Once you've taken a photo Touch to view the last photo you took. Tap to view the Gallery of your saved photos. 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 an SNS account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with your SNS community.
Camera Slideshow – Automatically shows you the images in the current folder one after the other. Details – Find more information about the file. Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap icon and Gallery will be displayed. • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Z oom – Zoom in or zoom out. V ideo size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. F lash – Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a video in dark conditions. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. C amera mode – Touch this icon to switch to camera mode. S tart recording Gallery – Touch to view the last video you recorded.
Video camera Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Improves color quality in various lighting conditions. Choose a color tone to use for your new view. Activate this to use your phone's location-based services. Choose Off to record a video without sound. Auto review automatically shows you the video you just recorded. Select storage to save videos. Restore all video camera default settings.
After recording a video Your captured video will appear on the Gallery. Touch captured. to view the last video you Touch to record another video immediately. Touch to send your video to others or share it via social network services. Touch to view the Gallery of your saved videos. Touch to delete the video. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming. Watching your saved videos 1 In the viewfinder, tap . 2 Your Gallery will appear on the screen.
LG Unique Function QuickMemo function Use the QuickMemo function practicallfy and efficiently; create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. 1 Enter the QuickMemo screen by pressing both the Volume up and down keys for one second on the screen you want to capture. OR OR Touch and slide down the status bar and touch . 2 Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, Eraser and create a memo.
3 Touch in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen. NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo function. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options You can easily use the QuickMenu options when using the QuickMemo function. Selects whether to use the background screen or not. Undo or Redo. Selects the pen type and the colour. Erases the memo that you created. Touch to send your memo to others or share it via social network services.
LG Unique Function LG SmartWorld LG SmartWorld offers an assortment of exciting content - games, applications, wallpaper and ringtones - giving LG phone users the chance to enjoy richer "Mobile Life" experiences. How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Phone 1 Touch > Apps tab > tap the icon to access LG SmartWorld. 2 Select country and tap Start LG SmartWorld Enter ID/PW for LG SmartWorld and Tap Sign in. If you have not signed up yet, tap Register to receive your LG SmartWorld membership.
Try the easy Menu buttons to find what you’re looking for fast. Apps for you – Recommended content based on your previous choices. Settings – Set Profile and Display. Sign in – Set your ID and Password. • NOTE: LG SmartWorld may not be available from all carriers or in all countries.
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 Touch > Apps tab > Gallery. Open a list of catalog bars that store your multimedia files. 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 icon in the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap Videos application will launch. . The Editing photos When viewing an photo, tap the Menu key editing options. > Edit to use the use the advanced Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap and select photos/videos by ticking, and then tap on Delete. • When viewing a photo/video, tap .
Multimedia Playing a video 1 Touch > Apps tab > Videos. 2 Select the video you want to play. 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. To change the volume while watching a video, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Touch and hold a video in the list. The Share, Delete, Details options will be displayed.
Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) 1 Connect the phone to your PC using a USB cable. 2 Select the Media sync (MTP) option from phone. Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your computer. Click and open to view the contents. Copy the files from your PC to the device drive folder or vice versa. 3 When you’re finished transferring files, swipe down on the Status Bar and touch USB connected > Charge only. You may now safely unplug your device. Playing a song 1 Touch > Apps tab > Music.
Multimedia To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list. The Play, Add to playlist, Share, Set as ringtone, Delete, Details and Search options will be displayed. 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.
Utilities Setting your alarm 1 Touch > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock > . 2 After you set the alarm, your phone lets you know how much time is left before the alarm will go off. 3 Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo. Touch Save. NOTE: To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, touch the Menu key and select Settings. Using your calculator 1 Touch > Apps tab > Calculator. 2 Touch the number keys to enter numbers.
Utilities 6 If you wish to add a note to your event, touch Description and enter the details. 7 If you wish to repeat the alarm, set REPEAT, and set REMINDERS, if necessary. 8 Touch Save to save the event in the calendar. Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice 1 2 3 4 Touch Touch Touch Touch > the Apps tab and select Voice Recorder. to begin recording. to end the recording. to listen to the recording.
Polaris Office 4 Polaris Office is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere or anytime, using their mobile devices. Touch > Apps tab > Polaris Office 4. Viewing files Mobile users can now easily view a wide variety of file types, including Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF, right on their mobile devices.
Utilities FM radio Your LG-E612 has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favourite stations and listen on the go. NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack. Searching for stations You can tune into radio stations by searching for them manually or automatically. They are then saved to specific channel numbers, so you don't have to find them again. You can store up to 48 channels on your phone.
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 mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. 1 Touch > Apps tab > Internet.
The Web Opening a page To go to new page, tap To go to another webpage, tap , scroll and tap the page to select it. Searching the Web by voice Tap the address field, tap keywords that appear. , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, touch Menu Key > Save to bookmarks > OK. To open a bookmarked webpage, tap from the Web toolbar and select any book mark.
Settings Accessing the Settings menu 1 On the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings. or On the Home screen, touch > System settings. 2 Select a setting category and select an option. WIRELESS & NETWORKS Here, you can manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also set up mobile networks and switch to airplane mode. < Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
Settings Save unknown numbers – Add unknown numbers to contacts after a call. Voicemail – Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service. Call reject – Allows you to set the call reject function. Choose from Call reject mode or Rejection list. Decline with message – When you want to reject a call, you can send a quick message using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call during a meeting. Power button ends call – Allows you to select your end call.
DEVICE < Sound > Sound profile – Choose from Sound, Vibrate only or Silent. Volumes – Manage the volume of Phone ringtone, Notification sound, Touch feedback & system, Music, video, games and other media. Quiet time – Set times to turn off all sounds except alarm and media. Ringtone with vibration – Vibration feedback for calls and notifications. Phone ringtone – Allows you to set your default incoming call ringtone. Notification sound – Allows you to set your default notification ringtone.
Settings < Lock screen > Select screen lock – Set a screen lock type to secure your phone. Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. Set None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN or Password. If you have enabled a Pattern lock type when you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you will be asked to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen. Wallpaper – Select the wallpaper for your lock screen from Gallery or Wallpaper gallery.
< Location access > Access to my location – If you select Wi-Fi & mobile network location, your phone determines your approximate location using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. When you select this option, you're asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use your location when providing these services. GPS satellites – If you select GPS satellites, your phone determines your location to street-level accuracy.
Settings Factory data reset – Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. If you reset the phone this way, you are prompted to re-enter the same information as when you first started Android. SYSTEM < Date & time > Use Date & time settings to set how dates will be displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network.
PC software (LG PC Suite) "LG PC Suite" PC software is a program that helps you connect your device to a PC via a USB cable and Wi-Fi. Once connected, you can use the functions of your device from your PC. With your "LG PC Suite" PC Software, You Can... • Manage and play your media contents (music, movie, picture) on your PC. • Send multimedia contents to your device. • Synchronizes data (schedules, contacts, bookmarks) in your device and PC. • Backup the applications in your device.
PC software (LG PC Suite) System Requirements for "LG PC Suite" PC software • OS: Windows XP (Service pack 3) 32bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 • CPU: 1 GHz or higher processors • Memory: 512 MB or higher RAMs • Graphic card: 1024 x 768 resolution, 32 bit color or higher • HDD: 500 MB or more free hard disk space (More free hard disk space may be needed depending on the volume of data stored.) • Required software: LG integrated drivers, Windows Media Player 10 or later.
Moving contacts from your Old Device to your New Device 1 Export your contacts as a CSV file from your old device to your PC using a PC sync program. 2 Install "LG PC Suite" on the PC first. Run the program and connect your Android mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable. 3 On the top menu, select Device > Import to device > Import contacts. 4 A popup window to select the file type and a file to import will appear. 5 On the popup, click the Select a file and Windows Explorer will appear.
Phone software update Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this function, please visit http://update.lgmobile.com or http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select your country and language. This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service center.
NOTE: This feature depends on your network service provider, region and country.
About this user guide About this user guide • • • • • • • Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you use your phone safely and correctly. Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently on your phone. 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.
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Accessories These accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Stereo headset Quick Start Guide Data cable Battery NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message SIM error No network connection/ Dropped network Codes do not match Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card in the phone or it is inserted incorrectly. Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted. Signal is weak or you are outside the carrier network.
Troubleshooting Message Possible causes No applications can be set Not supported by service provider or registration required. Contact your service provider. Dialling error New network not authorized. New SIM card inserted. Check for new restrictions. Pre-paid charge limit reached. Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN2. On/Off key pressed too briefly. Press the On/Off key for at least two seconds. Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Check the charging indicator on the display.
Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Outside temperature is too hot or cold. Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature. Contact problem Check the charger and connection to the phone. No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. Number not allowed The Fixed dialling number function is on.
Troubleshooting 92 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures SD card not working FAT16, FAT32 file system supported Check SD card file system via card reader, or format SD card using the phone. The screen does not turn on when I receive a call. Proximity sensor problem If you use a protection tape or case, make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor. Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean.
FAQ Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone for service or calling a service representative. Category SubCategory Question Answer BT Bluetooth Devices What are the functions available via Bluetooth? You can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono headset or Car Kit to share pictures, videos, contacts, etc. via Gallery/Contacts menu.
FAQ Category SubCategory Question Is it possible to Data synchronize all the Synchronization email folders? Answer The Inbox is automatically synchronized. You can view other folders by touching . Google™ Do I have to log into Once you have logged into Gmail, not Service Gmail whenever I want need to log into Gmail again. Gmail Log-In to access Gmail? 94 Google™ Service Google Account Is it possible to filter emails? No, email filtering is not supported via the phone.
Category SubCategory Question Phone Function microSD Card What is the maximum supported size for a memory card? 32 GB memory cards are compatible. Phone Function Navigation Is it possible to install another navigation application on my phone? Any application that is available at Play Store™ and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used.
FAQ Category SubCategory Phone Function Security Phone Function Unlock Pattern 96 Question Answer What are the phone’s security functions? You are able to set the phone to require that an Unlock Pattern be entered before the phone can be accessed or used. How do I create the Unlock Pattern? 1. From the Home screen, touch the Menu key . 2. Touch System settings > Lock screen. 3. Touch Select screen lock > Pattern.
Category SubCategory Phone Function Unlock Pattern Question What should I do if I forget the unlock pattern and I didn’t create my Google account on the phone? Answer If you have forgotten your pattern: If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, touch the forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with your Google account to unlock your phone.
FAQ Category SubCategory Question Phone Function Memory Will I know when my memory is full? Phone Function Language Support The phone has multilingual capabilities. To change the language: 1. From the Home screen, touch the Is it possible to change Menu key and touch System my phone's language? settings. 2. Touch Language & input > Language. 3. Touch the desired language. Phone Function VPN VPN access configuration is different for each company.
Category SubCategory Phone Function Wi-Fi & 3G Phone Function Home screen Phone Function Application Phone Function Charger Question When Wi-Fi and 3G are both available, which service will my phone use? Answer When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will be no notification when your phone switches from one to the other.
FAQ Category SubCategory 100 Question Answer Phone Function Alarm Can I use music files for my alarm? Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it as your alarm. 1. Touch and hold a song in a library list. In the menu that opens, touch Set as ringtone. 2. In the alarm clock setting screen, select the song as a ringtone. Phone Function Alarm Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off? No, this is not supported.
