ENGLISH USER GUIDE LG-H955 MFL69590901 (1.0) www.lg.
User Guide ENGLISH Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice. • Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. • Available accessories may vary depending on your region, country or service provider.
Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use........4 Google account setup..............................45 Important notice......................................19 Connecting to Networks and Devices.....46 Wi-Fi......................................................46 Bluetooth................................................47 Wi-Fi Direct............................................48 Transferring data between a PC and your device....................................................
Composing and sending email................57 Camera and Video....................................58 Camera options on the viewfinder...........58 Using the advanced settings...................59 Taking a photo .......................................59 Once you have taken a photo..................60 Recording a video...................................60 After recording a video...........................61 Gallery....................................................64 Multimedia...............................
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Symbol Description Read these instructions for safe use of this wireless device You must always exercise extreme caution when driving in order to reduce the risk of accidents. Do not use your wireless device while driving. This device, moreover, has been tested for use at a distance of 1.5 cm between the back of the phone and the user's body.
Symbol Description Turn off your wireless device when prompted to do so by airport personnel or aircraft. For information on the use of wireless devices on board aircraft, contact the crew. If the device has a "flight mode", this must be activated before boarding an aircraft.
Symbol Description Only use approved accessories 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.
the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the device. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE directive must be shown. This directive includes as one essential requirement the protection of the health and the safety for the user and any other person.
FCC SAR information Your mobile device is also designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA) and Industry Canada. These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certifi cation for use at the ear is 1.10 W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 1.07 W/kg.
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. The flexibility of this product is limited to withstand ordinary and normal use. This phone may be bent flat up to 180 degrees for a limited period of time but should not be bent inward.
Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol). • Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings. • The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area. • Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust. • 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.
Efficient phone operation Electronics devices All mobile phones may receive interference, which could affect performance. • Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket. Please consult your doctor to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.
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. • When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless 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.
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 You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging.
Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire. • Do not leave the phone in hot or cold places, as this may deteriorate phone performance. • Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) : 0.46 W • WARNING Notice for Battery replacement • Li-Ion Battery is a hazardous component which can cause injury. • Battery replacement by non-qualified professional can cause damage to your device. • Do not replace the battery by yourself.
Laser safety statement Caution! This product employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure or make direct contact with the laser.
Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
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.
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 10MB of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You must check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
• • Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. NOTE: • Some applications you download may consume battery power. • While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level. NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Button while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery power. 3.
4. Opening and switching applications Multitasking 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. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed to make sure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily. 1 Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap the application you want to access.
Getting to know your phone Phone layout Infrared LED Notification LED Front Camera Lens Microphone Headset Jack Microphone Earpiece Proximity Sensor Touch Screen Charger/USB port 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 your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls.
Laser Detection AutoFocus Power/Lock Button NFC Touch Point Rear Camera Lens Flash Volume Buttons Speaker Power/Lock Button Volume Buttons • • Turn your phone on/off by pressing and holding this button Short press to lock/unlock the screen (While screen is off) • Long press the Up key to launch Capture+ • Long press the Down key to launch Camera WARNING Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of the NFC antenna.
Installing the SIM or USIM card Before you can start exploring your new phone, you need to set it up. 1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below. 2 Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward. NOTE: Only the microSIM cards work with the device.
3 To replace the cover onto the device, 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 first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables.
NOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. Inserting a memory card Your device supports up to a 2TB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. WARNING Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it. NOTE: • Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
Unlocking the screen By default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off. Unlocking the screen 1 Press the Power/Lock Button or double-tap on the screen. 2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it. TIP! Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face.
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. • Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position.
Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping . Status Bar Widget Application Icons Location Indicator Quick Key Area Home touch buttons Shows phone’s status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status and notification icons.
Back Button Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold it to access the Dual window. Return to the Home screen from any screen. Home Button Overview Displays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this key, it opens a menu of available options. Button Extended Home screen The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets and more.
Removing an item from the Home screen • Home screen > Touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag it to . Adding an app as a Quick key • From the Apps menu or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon and drag it to the Quick key area. Up to 7 apps can be added. Removing an app from the Quick key area • Touch and hold the desired quick key and drag it to NOTE: . Apps Button cannot be removed.
Notifications panel Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons, such as Wi-Fi and battery strength shown on the right. NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Opening the Notifications panel Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, touch and drag the screen toward the top of the screen. Quick Toggle Area Notifications CLEAR Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on/off. Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu for the function. To see more toggle keys, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add or rearrange toggle keys. Current notifications are listed, each with a brief description.
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.
New text or multimedia message Media server content sharing is on NFC is on Wi-Fi hotspot is active NOTE: The icon's 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 on the screen when you tap an available text entry field. Using the keypad and entering text Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap twice for all caps. Tap to access the keyboard's Settings menu.
Special Features Gesture shot Take a picture with a hand gesture. To take a photo, raise your hand until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. OR TIP! Interval shot If you make a fist twice or touch and hold 4 photos at a time. , the camera consecutively takes Glance View When the phone screen is off, you can see the Status bar, time and date by dragging your finger down on the screen.
Gesture View After taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the captured photo with this gesture. 1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . 2 Take a picture with the front camera. 3 After taking the picture, bring the phone close to your face. The captured photo will be displayed. Taking a picture Quick preview Returning front camera mode NOTE: • Depends on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly.
KnockON You can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen. While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap the center screen quickly to wake the screen. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen. NOTE: When using KnockOn to wake the screen, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on.
Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code You can wake up and unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code, set up in the previous section, when the screen is off. Dual window This feature allows you to multi-task by splitting up the screen into two, allowing you to use two compatible applications at the same time. 1 Touch and hold the to split the screen. 2 Tap or drag the app icon for the corresponding application you wish to use.
NOTE: You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu. 1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > > General tab > Dual window. 2 Slide the toggle key to On or Off. Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use Capture+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. 1 Tap and drag the Status Bar down and tap .
Tap to hide or display the toolbar. NOTE • Please use a fingertip while using the Capture+ feature. Do not use your fingernail. 3 Tap to save the current memo to the Capture+ or Gallery. Discard Capture+ • Tap . View the Saved Memo • Tap > > and select the Capture+ album. - OR Tap > > and select the desired memo.
QSlide From any screen, use the Notification panel to easily access and use the Notepad, Calendar, Calculator, and more with QSlide. Tap to expand the window to full window size. Tap to adjust the window's transparency. Tap to close the QSlide window. Drag to adjust the size. 1 Touch and slide the status bar downward > tap QSlide to view the available QSlide apps. Also, while using applications that support QSlide, tap . The function is displayed as a small window on your screen.
QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV, set-top box and audio system, and more. Set up 1 Touch and slide the Status bar downward and tap > ADD REMOTE. OR Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > > tap . 2 Select the type and brand of the device, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device. Access your QuickRemote 3 Once you have completed the initial set up, you can easily access the QuickRemote from the Notification panel.
NOTE: The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR) signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you use the QuickRemote function. This function may not be supported depending on the model, the manufacturer or service company. Voice Mate You can ask Voice Mate to perform phone functions using your voice, such as calling a contact, setting alarms, or searching the web. You can say “help” to help you get started.
Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. Setting up your Google account During the initial boot up of your device, ensure your device is connected to the Web. Then, sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen. OR • After having exited the Startup Wizard, tap > > > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > Google.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi. 2 Set Wi-Fi to ON to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. 3 Tap a network to connect to it. • If the network is secured with a lock icon, you will need to enter a security key or password. NOTE: The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.
Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to connect with headsets, sound systems, or even to exchange data between near devices. NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth 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.
Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Using an application that supports sharing, locate the data, or file, that you want to share. 2 Select the Share option. 3 Select Bluetooth. 4 Select the paired Bluetooth device (or pair with a new device). NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Receiving data via Bluetooth 1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > > Networks tab > Bluetooth. 2 Set Bluetooth to ON to turn it on. 3 You will receive a request to accept a pairing attempt from the sending device.
Transferring data between a PC and your device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device. Transferring data 1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your phone. 2 Open the Notifications panel and select Media device (MTP). 3 A window will pop-up on your PC, allowing you to transfer the desired data. NOTE: • The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone. • Check the requirements for using Media device (MTP).
Calls Making a call 1 2 3 4 Tap to open the dialer. Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap . After entering the desired number, tap to place the call. To end the call, tap . 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. You can also enter the contact's name in the Search field or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen.
Making a second call 1 During your first call, tap > Add call. 2 Enter the number and tap to place the call. 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. 4 To toggle between numbers, tap the number displayed on the screen. You can also tap to start a conference call. 5 To end all calls, tap . NOTE: You are charged for each call you make. Viewing your call logs On the Home screen, tap and select Call logs tab.
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 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. You can also scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen. Adding a new contact 1 Tap and enter the new contact's number. 2 Tap > Add to Contacts > New contact.
Removing a contact from your favourites list 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Favourites tab and choose a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the yellow star at the top right corner of the screen. The star turns grey color and the contact is removed from your favourites. Creating a group 1 Tap to open your contacts. 2 Tap Groups > > New group. 3 Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a distinct ringtone for the group. 4 Tap SAVE to save the group.
Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1 Tap > > . 2 Enter a contact name or contact number into the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can tap a suggested recipient and add more than one contact. NOTE: You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult with your service provider. 3 Tap the Enter message field and begin composing your message. 4 Tap to open the messaging options.
Conversation view Text and multimedia messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations. Changing message settings Your phone's messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. • Open the Messaging app and tap > Settings.
E-mail You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users). Managing email accounts To open the Email application The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account. • Tap > > . Adding another email account: • Tap > > > > Settings > . Changing an email general settings: • Tap > > > > Settings > General settings.
Composing and sending email 1 Tap > > > to create a new email. 2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be offered from your contacts. Separate multiple addresses with semicolons. 3 Tap the Cc/Bcc field to copy or blind copy to other contacts/email addresses. 4 Tap the text field and enter your message. 5 Tap to attach the file you want to send with your message. 6 Tap to send the message.
Camera and Video To open the Camera application, tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Camera options on the viewfinder 1 2 6 7 3 8 4 5 9 Hide/Display Options – Tap to hide/display the camera options on the viewfinder. Flash – Allows you to manage the camera's flash. Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Tap to swap between the rear camera and the front camera. Shot mode – Allows you to select the shot mode for the picture. Choose from Auto, Panorama, Dual or Slo-mo.
Using the advanced settings In the camera viewfinder, tap to access the camera settings below. Combines photos taken at multiple exposures into one optimal photo to get a better photo in difficult lighting situations. Selects the photo resolution. Allows you to say a voice command to take pictures. You can say LG, Cheese, Smile, etc. Sets a delay after the capture key is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in the photo or video. Displays grid lines to help you align your pictures and videos.
Once you have taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. The following options are available. Tap to edit the photo. Tap to take another photo immediately. Tap to send your photo to others or share it in via any available social network services. Tap to delete the photo. Tap to access additional options. Tap to add the photo to your favourites.
After recording a video In the viewfinder, tap the video thumbnail at the top of the screen to view the last video you recorded. The following options are available. Tap to record another video immediately. Tap to open the available sharing options (such as Messaging or Bluetooth) to share. Tap to delete the video. Tap to access additional options. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.
Dual The Dual feature allows you to take a picture or record video with the front and rear cameras at the same time. 1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . 2 Tap Mode > . NOTE: Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it. Tap on the small screen to alternate between the two cameras. 3 Tap to stop dual recording. Super Zooming When using the rear camera lens, you can zoom in or out to 8x. NOTE: Use a steady hand.
Live Zoom Live Zoom allows you to zoom in or out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired section appear larger or smaller. When viewing a video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out. NOTE: Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Dual Play Dual Play (wired or wireless connection to two displays) can be run on a different screen.
Gallery The Gallery allows you to view and manage all of your pictures and videos. • Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . NOTE: • Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. • Some files may not play properly due to their encoding. Viewing pictures The Gallery displays your pictures in folders. When an application, such as E-mail, saves a picture, the download folder is automatically created to contain the picture.
Playing videos 1 Touch > Apps tab (if necessary) > 2 Select the video you want to watch. The following options are available. / . Touch to pause/resume video playback. Touch to fast-forward 10 seconds. Touch to rewind 10 seconds. Touch to adjust the video volume. Touch to lock/unlock the screen. Tap to edit the video. Touch to use QSlide for the Videos app. Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function. Tap to access additional options.
Editing photos While viewing a photo, tap . Deleting photos/videos Use one of the following methods: • While in a folder, tap , select the photos/videos and then tap DELETE. • While viewing a photo, tap . Setting wallpaper While viewing a photo, tap it to a contact. > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign NOTE: • Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when youopen files.
Multimedia Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Playing a song 1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > 2 Tap the Songs tab. 3 Select the song you want to play. 4 The following options are available. . Tap to pause playback. Tap to resume playback. Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to fast-forward.
Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind. Tap to adjust the volume. Tap to set audio effects. Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order). Tap to toggle through repeat all songs, repeat current song and repeat off. Tap to share your music using the SmartShare function. Tap to add the song to your favourites. Tap to open the current playlist. Tap to access additional options.
Utilities Clock Use the Clock app gives you access to the Alarms, Timer, World clock and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen. Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Alarms The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms. 1 Open the Clock app, then select the Alarms tab. 2 Tap icon to add an alarm. 3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap SAVE. NOTE: You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it.
Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. 1 Open the Clock app, then select the Stopwatch tab. 2 Tap the Start key to initiate the stopwatch. NOTE: Tap the Lap key to record lap times. 3 Tap the Stop button to stop stopwatch. NOTE: To reset the stopwatch, tap the Reset button. You can also tap the Resume button to resume the stopwatch. Calculator The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard or scientific calculator.
Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways. Recording a sound or voice 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap to begin recording. 3 Tap to end the recording. 4 Tap to listen to the recording. NOTE: Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to the saved recording. The available recording time may differ from actual recording time. Voice Search Use this application to search the web using your voice. 1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > Google folder > .
FM Radio Your phone has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack. NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. LG SmartWorld LG SmartWorld offers an assortment of exciting content – fonts, themes, games, applications.
NOTE: What if there is no LG SmartWorld icon? 1 Using a mobile Web browser on your device, access LG SmartWorld (www.lgworld.com) and select your country. 2 Download the LG SmartWorld App. 3 Run and install the downloaded file. 4 Access LG SmartWorld by tapping the icon. Special benefits available for LG SmartWorld • Personalize your device with home themes, keyboard themes, and fonts. • Enjoy special promotions only offered on LG SmartWorld. • Note that LG SmartWorld is only available for certain devices.
Web Browser 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. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. • Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Using the Browser toolbar Scroll towards the top of the webpage to access the browser toolbar. Tap to go back one page.
Opening a page To go to a 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 In the browser, tap the address field and then tap . When prompted, say a keyword and select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap > Add bookmark > SAVE. To open a bookmarked webpage, tap and select the desired one.
Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. • Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages In the Chrome browser, tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a page To open a new page, tab > New tab. To go to another webpage, tap , 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. Accessing the Settings menu: • Tap > touch and hold > System settings. - or • Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Networks < WIRELESS NETWORKS > Wi-Fi Allows you to manage your Wi-Fi connections and connect to available Wi-Fi networks. Bluetooth Allows you to manage your the Bluetooth wireless feature. Mobile data Displays the data usage and allows you to set a personalized mobile data usage limit.
Incoming voice call pop-up – Displays a pop-up for an incoming call when an app is in use. • Call reject – Allows you to set the call decline function. • Decline with message – When you want to decline a call, you can send a quick message using this function. This is useful if you need to decline a call during a meeting. • Call forwarding – Allows you to choose when to forward calls. • Auto answer – Sets the time before a connected hands-free device automatically answers an incoming call.
< CONNECTIVITY > Share & connect • NFC – Your phone is an NFC-enabled cell mobile phone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless connectivity technology that enables two-way communication between electronic devices. It operates over a distance of a few centimeters. You can share your content with an NFC tag or another NFC support device by simply tapping it with your device. If you tap an NFC tag with your device, it displays the tag content on your device.
• Help – Displays Help information about USB tethering, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth tethering. More • Airplane mode – Airplane Mode (flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone's features, such as games, and music, when you are in an area where making or receiving calls or data use is prohibited. When you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data. • Mobile networks – This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings.
< VIBRATION > Vibration strength Allows you to set the vibration strength for calls, notifications and touch feedback. Sound with vibration Checkmark to set the phone to vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you receive calls. Vibration type Allows you to choose the type of vibration. < NOTIFICATIONS > Do not disturb Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set.
Sound effects – Tap to set the dial pad touch tones, touch sounds and screen lock sound. • Message/call voice notifications – Tap the Message/call voice notifications switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows your device to read out incoming calls and message events automatically. • Display < HOME & LOCK > Home screen • Select Home – Set Home or EasyHome as the default home. • Smart Bulletin – Tap the Smart Bulletin switch to toggle it On or Off.
Smart Lock – Sets to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognizes your face. • Screen swipe effect – Sets the screen swipe effect options. • NOTE: This setting name may be Pattern effect if the Screen lock is set to Pattern. Wallpaper – Allows you to set your Lock screen wallpaper. Shortcuts – Allows you to choose the shortcuts available on the lock screen.
< BASIC SETTINGS > Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness. Auto-rotate screen Checkmark to set the phone to automatically rotate the screen based on the phone orientation (portrait or landscape). Screen timeout Sets the amount of time before the screen times out. < ADVANCED SETTINGS > More • Daydream – Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off.
Current keyboard – Allows you to set the default keyboard to use when entering text. • LG Keyboard – Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter text. Tap the Settings icon to change the following settings. • Google voice typing – Checkmark to select Google voice typing to enter text. Tap the Settings icon to change the Google voice settings. • Text-to-speech output – Sets the preferred speech engine and speech rate (very slow to very fast). Also plays a short demonstration of speech synthesis.
Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you installed on your phone. NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Vision - TalkBack – Allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people with impaired vision by providing verbal feedback. to toggle it On or Off. On allows - Message/call voice notifications – Tap you to hear automatic spoken alerts for incoming calls and messages.
-- Sound balance – Sets the audio route. Move the slider on the slide bar to set it. Motor & cognition -- Touch feedback time – Sets the touch feedback time. -- Touch assistant – Show a touch board with easy access to common actions. -- Screen timeout – Sets the amount of time before the backlight turns off automatically. -- Touch control areas – Allows you to select an area of the screen to limit touch activation to just that area of the screen.
Encrypt SD card storage – Allows you to encrypt the SD card and make data unavailable to other devices. • Password typing visible – Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter. • Phone administrators – Allows you to view or deactivate phone administrators. • Unknown sources – Allows you to install non-Play store applications. • Verify apps – Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm.
Dual window Allows you to configure the Dual Window feature. • Split view – Checkmark to allow you to tap a link on the full screen or attachments from emails to open Dual window. • Help – Display tips for using Dual window. < PHONE MANAGEMENT > Date & time Use the 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.
Apps View and manage your applications. Default message app This menu allows you to set your default messaging app as desired. Backup & reset This menu allows you to back-up your data, automatically restore data, and erase all the data on your phone. • LG Backup – Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement. • Back up my data – Allows you to back up your settings and application data to the Google server.
LG Bridge Application LG Bridge is an application that helps you conveniently manage images, music, videos, documents, etc. saved on a LG mobile device on your PC. Also, you can update software of a mobile device or back up your files such as contacts and images to your PC. TIPS! • You can see detailed instructions on how to use LG Bridge in Help menu after installing and opening the program. • Supported features may vary depending on the device.
Minimum system requirements for LG Bridge installation Item Windows OS Mac OS Operating System Windows XP 32-bit (Service Pack 3) Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bit Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit Windows 8 32-bit/64-bit Windows 8.1 32-bit/64-bit CPU Memory Graphics Card Hard Disk Mac OS X 10.
Phone software update Phone software update Software updates from the Internet for your LG phone For more information about software updates, please visit http://www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp. 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.
NOTE: Your personal data saved to the internal phone memory—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/ application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence—may 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 guide. This ensures 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 is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this guide, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com.
Trademarks LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® • Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. • • DivX HD This DivX Certified® device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX® video. To play purchased DivX movies, first register your device at vod.divx.com.
Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it’s been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google account or screen lock information can use the device. All you need to make sure your device is protected is: • Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a screen lock set, the device can’t be erased using the Settings menu unless your screen is unlocked.
Accessories These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below may be optional.) • Travel adaptor • Quick Start Guide • Stereo headset • USB cable NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
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 or USIM card error No network connection/ Dropped network Codes do not match Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM or USIM 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 Possible causes No applications can be set Not supported by service provider or registration required. Contact your service provider. Dialing error New network not authorized. New SIM or USIM 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 its connection to the phone. No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. Number not allowed. The Fixed dialing number function is on.
Message 102 Possible causes Possible corrective measures 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. No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent mode.
Wi-Fi (WLAN) This equipment may be operated in all European countries. The 5150 - 5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor use only.
General Inquiries < LG Customer Information Centre > UK: 0344-847-5454 or +44-344-847-5454 IE: 01-686-9454 or +353-1-686-9454 * Make sure the number is correct before making a call.
