ENGLISH User Guide LG-D392 MFL68626701 (1.0) www.lg.
ENGLISH User Guide • • • • • Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual phone. Some of the contents of this guide may not apply to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. All information in this document is subject to change without notice. This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the tap screen keyboard. Copyright ©2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use..................4 Important notice................................................11 Getting to know your phone..............................15 Phone overview................................................15 Installing the SIM card and battery...................17 Charging your phone........................................19 Using the memory card....................................19 Locking and unlocking the screen....................
Function.............................................................49 Knock Code......................................................49 KnockON..........................................................49 Smart Keyboard...............................................50 Utilities...............................................................51 Setting your alarm............................................51 Adding an event to your calendar.....................51 Google+......................................
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Should a fault occur, a software tool is built into your device that will gather a fault log. This tool gathers only data specific to the fault, such as signal strength, cell ID position in sudden call drop and applications loaded. The log is used only to help determine the cause of the fault.
Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.
• • If your phone gets wet, immediately unplug it to dry off completely. Do not attempt to accelerate the drying process with an external heating source, such as an oven, microwave or hair dryer. The liquid in your wet phone, changes the color of the product label inside your phone. Damage to your device as a result of exposure to liquid is not covered under your warranty. Efficient phone operation Electronics devices All mobile phones may receive interference, which could affect performance.
• can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance. If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is of particular importance when near roads. Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time.
Potentially explosive atmospheres • • • Do not use your phone at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or chemicals. Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone or accessories. In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. • Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft. • Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.
• • • • • • • • Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, as this may deteriorate battery performance. There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
Disposal of your old appliance 1 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 2 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 3 To locate a nearest collection centre or call for pick-up (limited area only) for disposal of this appliance, please contact Toll Free No.
Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When there is less than 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
To monitor and control how battery power is being used: • Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > About phone > Common > Battery > Battery use. Battery usage time is displayed on the screen. It tells you how long it has been since you last connected your phone to a power source or, if currently connected, how long the phone was last running on battery power. The screen shows the applications or services using battery power, listed in order from the greatest to smallest amount used. 3.
WARNING Precautions to take when using pattern lock. It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
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. Opening and switching applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android, you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before opening another one. Use and switch between several open applications.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Proximity Sensor Volume keys Home key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Back key • Return to the previous screen. • Exit an app after using it. Power/Lock Key • Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key. • Short press to lock/unlock the screen. Front-Facing Camera lens SIM Switch Key Touch the key for SIM1/SIM2 selection (Selected SIM is marked by Rectangle box on RSSI icon). Touch and Hold the key to go to Dual SIM settings.
Volume keys In the Home screen: Control ringer volume. • During a call: Control your earpiece volume. • When playing a song: Control volume continuously.
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 thumbnail as shown in figure. 2 Push down and slide the SIM card into its slots as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.
3 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2). 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. When using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or pop-up message regarding slow charging. Or, unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.
To insert a memory card: Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. To safely remove the memory card: Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. NOTE: • Use only compatible memory cards with your phone. Using incompatible memory cards may damage the card and data stored on the card, as well as the phone. • As the device uses FAT32, the maximum size for any given file is 4 GB. WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is ON.
NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting, as all the files will have been deleted. Locking and unlocking the screen If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. When you are not using the phone, press the Power/Lock key to lock your phone.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.
Status Bar Shows phone's status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Widget Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home screen or an extended home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an on-screen application. Application Icons Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Location Indicator Indicates which Home screen canvas you are viewing.
Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, widgets or changing wallpapers. To add items on your Home screen 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 In the Add Mode menu, select the item you wish to add. You will then see this added item on the Home screen. 3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger. TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps menu, touch and hold the application you want to add.
Returning to recently-used applications 1 Touch . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently. 2 Tap an icon to open the application. Or tap to return to your previous screen. Notifications panel Notifications alert you the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as when you are on a call. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen.
Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Quick Toggle Area Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on/off. Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu of the function. To see more toggle keys, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add, or rearrange toggle keys. SIM Switch Touch the key for SIM1/SIM2 selection. Tap to clear all the notifications. Notifications The current notifications are listed, each with a brief description.
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.
NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. 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.
Menu Map Icon Google Cell broadcast Description Touch to open and choose from various Google products. Touch to use the Cell broadcast message service. Touch to access the Alarm/Clock menu. Alarm / Clock Contacts Touch to open your contacts. You can also create new contact and edit existing ones. Touch to open the file manager and view the files. File Manager Update Center I Messaging Touch to access web browser. Touch to access the Messaging app ,You can create a new SMS or MMS.
Icon 30 Description Settings Touch to adjust general settings of your phone. Phone Touch to bring up the touch dialing pad which lets you to make a call. Icon YouTube Description Use online video streaming service that allows you to view videos uploaded by others.
Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen. OR • Tap > > Apps tab > select a Google application, such as Gmail > select New to create a new account. If you have a Google account, tap Existing, enter your email address and password, then tap .
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features; you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them.
Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > set Bluetooth to ON. 2 Tap the Bluetooth menu again and mark the checkbox at the top of the screen to make your phone visible to other devices. NOTE: To select the length of time that your device will be visible, tap timeout. > Visibility 3 Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Tethering & networks > Wi-Fi hotspot. 2 Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. • The Set up Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue box will open. • You can change the Wi-Fi name (SSID) that other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1 Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a PC on which Windows Media Player has been installed. 2 Select the Media device (MTP) option. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 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.
Calls Making a call 1 2 3 4 Tap to open the keypad. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, tap the Tap to make a call. To end a call, tap the End icon . . TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold . Calling your contacts 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Scroll through the contact list or enter the first few letters of the contact you want to call by tapping Search contacts. 3 In the list, tap you want to call.
Making a second call 1 During your first call, tap > Add call and dial the number. You can also go to the recently dialled numbers list by tapping Call logs or can search contacts by tapping Contacts and selecting the contact you want to call. 2 Tap to make the call. 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. 4 Tap the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or tap Merge calls to start a conference call.
Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact On the Home screen 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact 1 Tap , enter the new contact's number, then tap . Tap Add to Contacts > New contact. 2 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, tap the image area. Choose from Take photo, Select from Gallery.
Removing a contact from your favourites list 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap Favourites, and choose a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the yellow color star to the right corner of the contact's name. The star turns grey color and the contact is removed from your favourites. Creating a group 1 2 3 4 Tap to open your contacts. Tap Groups and tap . Select New group. Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a ringtone for the newly created group. Tap Save to save the group.
Messaging Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. WARNING: LG message should be set up to default SMS app. If not, some message functions will be limited. Sending a message 1 Tap on the Home screen and tap to open a blank message. 2 Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts will appear. You can tap a suggested recipient. You can add more than one contact.
Changing your message settings Your phone message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings according to your preferences. • Tap the Messaging icon on the Home screen, tap and then tap Settings.
E-mail You can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The first time you open the E-mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account. After the initial set-up, E-mail displays the contents of your inbox.
Camera and Video To open the Camera application, tap > > Apps tab > . Getting to know the viewfinder 5 1 6 2 7 3 4 Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Shot mode – Choose from Auto or Panorama. Settings – Tap this icon to open the settings menu. Gallery – Tap to view the last photo you captured. This enables you to access your gallery and view saved photos while in camera mode.
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 . 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. To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whiskey, Kimchi or LG. Sets a delay after the capture button is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in the photo.
Once you've taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. Tap to edit the photo. Tap to send your photo to others or share it via social network services. Tap to delete the photo. Tap to access Detail, Print, Slideshow, Set as..., Settings, Feedback or Help. TIP! If you have an SNS account set up on your phone, you can share your photo with your SNS community. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.
Gesture shot Take a picture with hand gesture. To take photo, raise your hand until front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Using Panorama mode Allows you to take a picture a long way over a wide area of land. 1 Open the Camera application. 2 > Panorama. 3 4 5 6 Tap to start. Pan your phone slowly to one direction. Fit focus area to blue guideline to take photo. Tap stop button when finished.
Recording a quick video 1 2 3 4 5 Open the Camera application. Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video. Tap once to start recording. A red light will appear at the top left corner of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video. Tap on the screen to stop recording. TIP! – Tap to capture an image during recording a video. – Tap to pause recording a video. From your Gallery Tap > > Apps tab > tap Google folder > Photos.
Function Knock Code You can unlock the screen when screen is off by taping the correct area and sequence. To activate Knock Code feature 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code. 2 This opens a screen that will guide you through how to select the unlock sequence. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence. KnockON You can turn on/off the screen by just double-tap. Double-tap the center screen quickly to unlock the screen.
Smart Keyboard Smart Keyboard recognizes your keyboard input habit and provide your own keyboard quickly inputting without errors.
Utilities Setting your alarm 1 Tap > > Apps tab > 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. 4 Tap Save. NOTE: To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, tap and select Settings. Adding an event to your calendar 1 2 3 4 5 Tap > > Apps tab > Calendar.
Voice Search Use this application to search webpages using voice. 1 Tap > > Apps tab > tap Google folder > 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 through the applications. • Tap > > Apps tab > Downloads.
The Web Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Chrome. NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the Address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a page To go to a new page, tab > To go to another webpage, tap New tab. , scroll up or down and tap the page to select it.
Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone's System settings menus. To access the Settings menu: Tap > tap and hold > System settings. - or Tap > > Apps tab > Settings. WIRELESS NETWORKS < Dual SIM card > You can configure Dual SIM settings. SIM card 1 – Allows you to change the SIM card name and SIM card icon for SIM card 1. Activate slot 1 – Checkmark to activate or deactivate the SIM card slot 1.
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 phone in the router. You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: tap > > Apps tab > Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC address. > Settings > Wi-Fi > < Bluetooth > Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off to use Bluetooth. < Mobile data > Displays the data usage and set mobile data usage limit.
Connection vibration – Vibrates your phone when the other party answers the call. Save unknown numbers – Add unknown numbers to contacts after a call. Power key ends call – Allows you to select your end call. < Tethering & networks > USB tethering – Connect the USB cable to share the internet connection with the computer. Wi-Fi hotspot – You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection. Create a hotspot and share your connection.
< Display > Brightness – Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness. Screen timeout – Sets the amount of time before the screen times out. Screen-off effect – Sets the screen-off effect. Choose from Retro TV, Black hole, and Fade out. Auto-rotate screen – Checkmark to set the phone to automatically rotate the screen based on the phone orientation (portrait or landscape). Daydream – Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off.
< Gestures > Silence incoming calls – Checkmark to enable you to flip the phone to silence incoming calls. Snooze or stop alarm – Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the device to snooze or stop the alarm. Help – Opens a help guide on how to use the Gestures features of your device. Motion sensor calibration – Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor. < Storage > INTERNAL STORAGE – View the internal storage usage. SD CARD – Check total available SD card space.
Deselecting this setting can save battery power and lower (but not eliminate) data usage. < Location > Turn on location service, your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Mode – Set the location mode from High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only) and Device sensors only (GPS only). < Security > Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security.
SYSTEM < Shortcut key > Get quick access to apps by pressing and holding the volume keys when screen is off or locked. < 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. < Accessibility > Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.
Phone software update Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select your country and language. This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
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.
Accessories These accessories are available for use with the 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 void 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 card 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.
Message Calls not available Phone cannot be switched on Charging error Possible causes Possible corrective measures 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. Battery is not charged. Charge battery.
Message 66 Possible causes Possible corrective measures Number not allowed The Fixed dialling number function is on. Check the Settings menu and turn the function off. Impossible to receive / send SMS & photos Memory full Delete some messages from your phone. Files do not open Unsupported file format Check the supported file formats. The screen does not turn on when I receive a call.
FAQ Category Sub-Category 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. Also, when the FTP server is connected to a compatible device, you can share content stored on the storage media. Data Contacts Backup How can I backup Contacts? The Contacts data can be synchronized between your phone and Gmail™.
Category Sub-Category Phone Function Ringtone Question Is there a file size limitation for when I want to use There is no file size limitation. MP3 file as ringtone? My phone does not Phone display the time of receipt Function for messages older than Message Time 24 hrs. How can I change this? 68 Answer You will only be able to see the times for messages received the same day.
Category Sub-Category Phone Function Unlock Pattern Question How do I create the Unlock Pattern? Answer 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the Recent Key . 2. Tap System settings > Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern will appear. 4. Set up by drawing your pattern once, and once again for confirmation. Precautions to take when using the pattern lock.
Category Sub-Category 70 Question Answer Phone Function Unlock Pattern 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, tap the forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with What should I do if I forget your Google account to unlock your phone.
Category Sub-Category Phone Function Screen time out Question Answer 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the My screen turns off after Recent Key . only 15 seconds. How 2. Tap System settings > Display. can I change the amount 3. T ap Screen timeout. of time for the backlight to 4. Tap the preferred screen backlight timeout turn off? time. When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On).
Category Sub-Category Answer Phone Function Alarm Will my alarm be audible if No, this is not supported. the phone is turned off? Phone Function Alarm If my ringer volume is set Your alarm is programmed to be audible to Off or Vibrate, will I hear even in these scenarios.
