ENGLISH User Guide LG-E420 MFL68039907 (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 the phone....................................21 Reducing the battery consumption............24 Using the memory card..............................24 Locking and unlocking the screen..............
Messaging....................................................50 Sending a message....................................50 Threaded box ............................................51 Changing your message settings................51 Email............................................................52 Managing an email account........................52 Working with account folders.....................52 Composing and sending email....................53 Camera.......................................................
Table of contents The Web.......................................................75 Internet......................................................75 Using the Web toolbar...............................75 Viewing webpages....................................75 Opening a page........................................76 Searching the Web by voice......................76 Bookmarks..............................................76 History.....................................................76 Chrome...................
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-E420 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 > Common tab > 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 > Common tab > 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.
NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten your Unlock Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN. 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.
Important notice NOTE: For multitasking, press the Home key to move to another app while using an app. This does not stop the previous app running in the background on the device. Make sure to touch the Back key to exit an app after using it. 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.
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. Exit an app after using it. Home key • Return to the Home screen from any screen. Menu key • Check what options are available. SIM Switch Key • Touch the key for SIM1/SIM2 selection (Selected SIM is marked by Rectangle box on RSSI icon).
Getting to know your phone WARNING While in the speaker phone mode(Handsfree mode) the speaker sound might be high, and so to avoid damage to your hearing, do not close the handset to your ear while using speaker phone mode.
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 back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover as shown in figure.
Getting to know your phone 2 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 back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2). Charging the 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 slowly or pop up the message regarding slow charging.
Getting to know your phone 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 back cover while your phone is charging.
NOTE: • 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. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device. • If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly.
Getting to know your phone Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • Activate power-saving mode. • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power/lock key. • Close unnecessary applications with the task manager. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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. Doing so may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may become corrupt.
Getting to know your phone 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. Scroll and touch Settings > Storage from the DEVICE tab. Touch Unmount SD card and touch OK to confirm. Touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything.
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 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.
Your Home screen 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. Be careful not to touch any other keys.
Navigating Through the Home Screens Your phone has several home screens. If you like, you can place different applications on each of the home screens. 1 From the main Home screen, swipe the screen with your finger in either direction. The main Home Screen is located in the middle of Home screens. 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 .
Your Home screen Navigating Through the Sub-Menus Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging or Internet. 1 Touch . A sub-menu displays at the bottom of the phone screen. 2 Tap an option.
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 Under the Select wallpaper from heading, tap one of the following options: • Gallery: select a wallpaper from photographs you have taken with your camera. • Live Wallpapers: select an animated wallpaper. This option is not available for the Lock screen option.
Your Home 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. 1 Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen, and the two icons will be combined.
Customizing the Apps Menu screen 1 Touch from 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 to customize the Apps Menu screen using Search, Sort by, Apps wallpaper, Hide/Show apps 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 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 phone’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 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. To rearrange Quick Setting items on the notification panel Touch . You can then check and rearrange items on the notification panel.
Your Home screen Icon Description 36 Icon Description No USIM card Vibrate mode No signal Battery fully charged Airplane mode Battery is charging Connected to a Wi-Fi network Downloading data Wired headset Uploading data Call in progress GPS is acquiring Call hold Receiving location data from GPS Speakerphone Data is syncing Missed call New Gmail Bluetooth is on New message System warning Song is playing Alarm is set Phone is connected to PC via USB cable or USB tethering is 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. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch 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.
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 and touch Model name to be visible on other devices.
Connecting to Networks and Devices To change Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings: 1 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > More... from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS tab > 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.
5 Touch Save. 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. PC connections with a USB cable Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC you can directly transfer data to and from your device and use the PC software (LG PC Suite).
Connecting to Networks and Devices 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. Touch > Apps tab > Settings > PC connection > USB Connection type, then select Media sync (MTP). 3 You can now view the mass storage content on your PC and transfer the files.
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 to make the 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 favorites 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 favorites. 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 Message via SIM1 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.
Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. 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 Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account. After the initial set-up, Email displays the contents of your inbox.
Composing and sending email To compose and send a message 1 While in the Email 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 the Cc/Bcc field to add Cc/Bcc and touch to attach files, 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 Z oom – Zoom in or zoom out. Cheese 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. Camera size – 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.
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. Finds the color and light settings for the current environment. The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera. This is useful in darker conditions when you cannot use the flash.
Camera 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. • The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder so, when you change photo color or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the Settings menu. Taking a quick photo 1 Open the Camera application. 2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph.
TIP! If you have an SNS account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with your SNS community. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS are downloaded while roaming. Touch the Menu key to open all advanced options. Set image as – Touch to use the photo as a Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper. Move – Touch to move the photo to another place. Copy – Touch to copy the selected photo and save it to another album.
Camera Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the Gallery icon and your 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. Video 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. Voice On/Off – Choose Off to record a video without sound. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. Camera mode – Touch this icon to switch to camera mode. Start 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. 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 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 practically 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. Touch to keep the current memo on the screen and use the phone simultaneously. Selects whether to use the background screen or not. Undo or Redo. Selects the pen type and the color. Erases the memo that you created.
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 Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for LG SmartWorld. If you have not signed up yet, tap Register to receive your LG SmartWorld membership. 3 Download the content you want.
• • 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. Try other useful functions as well. (Content Detail screen) 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.
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 . Setting as wallpaper When viewing an photo, touch the Menu key as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact. > Set image as to set the image NOTE: • Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.
Multimedia 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 the USB cable. 2 Select the Media sync (MTP) option. Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder. 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. 2 Touch Songs.
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 5 Touch Location and enter the location. Check the date and enter the time you wish your event to start and finish. 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.
Polaris Viewer 4 Polaris Viewer 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 Viewer 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 Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through the applications. • Touch > Apps tab > Downloads. NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
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. Using the Web toolbar Touch and hold the Web toolbar and slide it upwards with your finger to open.
Utilities Opening a page To go to new page, tap > To go to another webpage, tap . , scroll up or down, 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 > Save to bookmarks > OK. To open a bookmarked webpage, tap and select one.
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. Searching the Web by voice Tap the address field, tap keywords that appear. , speak a keyword and select one of the suggested Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device, when you are logged in with the same Google account.
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 < Dual SIM > You can configure Dual SIM settings. When two SIM cards are inserted on your phone, the SIM cards information are displayed. Touch to tick. This turns on the selected SIM to active. NOTE: It is not allowed to turn off both SIM cards simultaneously. Data enabled – Touch to tick.
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 LG-E420 in the router. You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: touch Apps tab > Settings > Wi-Fi > > Advanced > MAC address. < Bluetooth > Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off to use Bluetooth. < Data usage > Displays the data usage and set mobile data usage limit.
Settings Power button ends call – Allows you to select your end call. Call forwarding – Choose whether to divert all calls when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you have no signal. Call barring – Lock incoming, outgoing or international calls. Call duration – View the duration of calls including Last call, Dialled calls, Received calls and All calls. Additional settings – Allows you to change the following settings: Caller ID: Choose whether to display your number in an outgoing call.
DEVICE < Sound > Sound profile – Choose the Sound, either 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.
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. < 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.
Settings < Language & input > Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on-screen keyboard, including words you've added to its dictionary. < Backup & reset > Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Backup my data – Set to backup your settings and application data to the Google server. Backup account – Set to backup your account.
< PC connection > USB connection type – Set the desired mode: Charge only, Media sync (MTP), USB tethering, LG software or Camera (PTP). Ask on connection – Ask in USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. Help – Help for USB connection. PC Suite – Checkmark this to use LG PC Suite with your Wi-Fi connection. Help – Help for LG software. < Developer options > Keep in mind that turning on these developer settings may result in irregular device behavior.
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.
System Requirements for "LG PC Suite" PC software • OS: Windows XP (Service pack 3) 32 bit, 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.
PC software (LG PC Suite) 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.
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.
Phone software update NOTE: Your personal data from internal phone storage—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 phone's software.Therefore, LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.
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 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 Possible causes Possible corrective measures SIM error 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. Move toward a window or into an open area. Check the network operator coverage map.
Troubleshooting Message Calls not available Phone cannot be switched on Charging error Number not allowed 94 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.
Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures 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. 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 Sub-Category 96 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.
Category Sub-Category Question Answer Google™ Service Gmail Log-In Do I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail? Once you have logged into Gmail, not need to log into Gmail again. Google™ Is it possible to filter Service emails? Google Account No, email filtering is not supported via the phone. Phone Function Email What happens when I execute another Your email will automatically be saved application while as a draft.
FAQ Category Sub-Category Question Phone Function Navigation Is it possible to install another navigation application on my phone? Any application that is available at Android Market™ and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used. Is it possible to Phone synchronize my Function contacts from all my Synchronisation email accounts? Only Gmail and MS Exchange server (company email server) contacts can be synchronized.
Category Sub-Category Phone Function Unlock Pattern Question Answer How do I create the Unlock Pattern? 1. From the Home screen, touch the Menu key . 2. Touch Lock screen settings > Lock screen. 3. Touch 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.
FAQ Category Sub-Category Phone Function Unlock Pattern 100 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.
Category Sub-Category Phone Function Memory Question Answer Will I know when my Yes, you will receive a notification. memory is full? Phone Function Language Support Is it possible to change my phone's language? The phone has multilingual capabilities. To change the language: 1. From the Home screen, touch the Menu key and touch System settings. 2. Touch Language & input > Select language. 3. Touch the desired language.
FAQ Category Sub-Category Phone Function Wi-Fi & 3G Answer When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is When Wi-Fi and 3G set to On). However, there will be are both available, no notification when your phone which service will my switches from one to the other. phone use? To know which data connection is being used, view the 3G or Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen. Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen? Yes.
Category Sub-Category Question Answer Phone Function Alarm Yes. You can use music file for your Can I use music files alarm. for my alarm? 1. Alarm/Clock > > Alarm sound >Music. Phone Function Alarm Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off? Phone Function Alarm If my ringer volume is Your alarm is programmed to be set to Off or Vibrate, audible even in these scenarios. will I hear my alarm? Recovery Solution Hard Reset (Factory Reset) No, this is not supported.
