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5 Important Customer Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE O Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). O Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. O Use only original ma...

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8 Technical Details Cautions The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set to On. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applications o...

9 Technical Details Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. Part 15.19 st...

10 Technical Details technology and Mobile Broadband 4G networks in the United States*. Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office. * Service not available everywhere. * Information subject to change.

12 Getting to know your phone QuickButton Key (Customizable) Press for quick access to your favorite app. Power/Lock Key Volume Keys O On the Home screen: Controls ringer volume O During a call: Controls your earpiece volume O When playing a song: Controls volume continuously Rear View 3.5mm Headset...

13 Getting to know your phone Installing the Micro SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the Micro SIM card and battery: 1. Hold the phone on your hand firmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located ...

14 Getting to know your phone 4. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place. Charging your phone A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone. A USB adapter, which is included with your phone, is used to charge the battery. Ask your lo...

15 Getting to know your phone NOTE The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Inserting a microSD card Insert a microSD™ card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. NOTE This device supports up to a 32GB mi...

16 Getting to know your phone Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, first you need to unmount it. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap System settings > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card . 2. Remove the back cover and battery, then ge...

17 Getting to know your phone KnockON You can turn on/off the screen by just double-tapping. To activate KnockON feature 1. Tap the Menu Key > System settings > General tab > Gestures . 2. Place a checkmark on Screen on / off . Double-tap the center of the screen quickly when it's off to tu...

18 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...

19 Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers. NOTE Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. On your Home screen, you can view application icons a...

20 Your Home screen TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired location. TIP! Using folders You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen panel, an...

21 Your Home screen Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status Bar report new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events. The Notifications Panel is displayed when the Status Bar is swiped down. You can also access the QSlide apps and Quick Settings from this screen. Tap to q...

23 Your Home screen New text or multimedia message Choose input method A song is currently playing Mobile hotspot is active NOTE The icons location in the Status Bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen key...

25 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 acc...

26 Connecting to Networks and Devices Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Bluetooth . 2. Tap to turn Bluetoo...

27 Connecting to Networks and Devices To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a call, you can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone. NOTE ...

28 Connecting to Networks and Devices NOTE To use your phone’s Hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service added to your rate plan. In addition, your Smartphone Mobile Hotspot service cannot be used at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your WiFi connection prior to lau...

29 Calls Making a call 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the keypad. 2. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear . 3. Tap Call to make a call. 4. To end a call, tap End . TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold . Calling your contacts 1. From the Ho...

Calls 30 5. Tap the call entry on the screen to toggle between active calls or tap Merge calls to merge the calls. 6. To end active calls, tap End . If there is no active call, it will end the call on Hold. TIP! Tap Manage members to end and separate individual calls. Ending a Call Tap End to end a ...

Calls 31 Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by MetroPCS. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap System settings . 2. Tap Networks tab > Call and set any desired options.

34 Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations. Sending a message 1...

Messaging 35 Using smilies Liven up your messages using smilies. When writing a new message, tap and choose a category on the toolbar at the bottom of the keyboard. You can also tap the Menu Key > Insert smiley . Changing your message settings Your phone’s message settings are predefined, so you c...

Email 37 Composing and sending email To compose and send a message 1. While in the Email application, tap Compose . 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 commas. 3. Tap Cc...

39 Camera 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 . To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whiskey, Kimchi or LG. Defines and...

40 Camera Opens the help guide to know how a function operates. Restores all camera default settings. TIP! O 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. O The setting menu is...

42 Camera Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” for a lower bri...

44 LG Unique Functions QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo. OR 1. Enter the QuickMemo screen by pressing QuickButton Key (when not customized to other function) on th...

45 LG Unique Functions NOTE Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail. You can also access QuickMemo by pressing both Volume Up and Down Keys at the same time. Using the QuickMemo options The following options are available when using the QuickMemo. Touch to keep the...

46 LG Unique Functions QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone’s display for easy multi-tasking. OR – Tap to exit the QSlide function and return to full window. – Slide to adjust transparency. – Tap to exit the QSlide function. – Tap to adjust the size of the window. NOTE The QSl...

48 Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery . You can manage and share all your image a...

49 Multimedia Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: s In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete . s When previewing a photo or video, tap . Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, touch the Menu Key > Set image as and select Ho...

52 Multimedia NOTE Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downl...

53 Utilities Guest Mode To protect your privacy or limit some applications to your children, you can use the Guest mode. When you lend your phone to others, you can limit the applications to be displayed. NOTE To use the Guest mode, the pattern lock should be set in advance. 1. From the Home screen,...

54 Utilities NOTE To view the calculation history, tap the Menu Key > Calculation history . Adding an event to your calendar 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Calendar . 2. Tap to change the calendar view (Day, Week, Month, Year, Agenda). 3. Tap on the date for which you wish t...

55 Utilities Visual Voicemail The Visual Voicemail application allows users to view a list of people who left voicemail messages on your phone. You can listen to your message without being limited by the date. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > MetroPCS folder > Visual Voicemail . 2. A list o...

56 Utilities ThinkFree Viewer ThinkFree 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. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Thi...

57 Utilities Backup your smart phone data 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > LG Backup > Backup . 2. Select the check box you want to backup, tap Next . 3. Select the desired location and tap Next > Start . NOTE Checkmark Use the lock when creating a backup file to protect you...

58 Utilities 5. When all selected files have been restored, the phone will automatically restart. Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Google folder > Google+ . NOTE This application may no...

59 The Web MetroWEB Use this application to browse the Internet. The MetroWEB application 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 t...

60 The Web Searching the web by voice Tap the web address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu Key > Add t...

63 Settings Wi-Fi Calling – Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage and allows you to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is available). Important! Wi-Fi Calling requires that you use the SIM card that is shipped with your phone. Also, you must register your address for 9-1-1...

65 Settings < Tethering & networks > USB tethering – Allows you to set up the ability to share your phone’s mobile data connection using a USB connection. Mobile Hotspot – Allows you to share mobile network via Wi-Fi and you can configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. Help – Displays hel...

76 Phone software update Phone software update This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center. For more information on how to use this function, please visit: http://www.lg.com As the mobile ...

77 Accessories These accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described below may be optional and sold separately.) Travel adapter USB cable Connect your device and PC. Quick Start Guide Battery NOTE O Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty. O A...

78 Safety TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals....

79 Safety Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenn...

80 Safety Persons with pacemakers: O Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; O Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; O Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; O Should turn the phon...

81 Safety Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs a...

82 Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. ...

83 Safety Charger and Adapter Safety O The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. O Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket. O Only use the approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. O Use the correct adapter for your...

84 Safety Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards O Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources. O Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty. O When using t...

86 Safety The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: O Set the volume in a quiet environment and sele...

87 Safety American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda,...

88 Safety FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones: 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless ph...

89 Safety O Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and O Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. The FDA belongs to an ...

90 Safety These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decrease...

93 Safety Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watt...

94 Safety exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 11. What about wireless phone interference with medica...

96 Safety 5. Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is common sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading o...

97 Safety other special non-emergency wireless number. The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to use your mobile device while operating a vehicle, it is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations regarding such use. Such laws ...

99 Safety for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org/ *In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by ...

100 Safety M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less inter...

101 Safety The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-03-168A1.pdf Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA] http://hearingloss.org/content/telephones-andmobile-devices

102 FAQ Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Sub-Category Question Answer Bluetooth Bluetooth Devices What are the functions available via Bluetooth...

109 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the produc...

110 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT applicable limited warranty period. (5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible. (6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but ...

111 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot...