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Features you will love 13 quick share You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after taking it. 1 Tap > , then take a photo or record a video. 2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that app.You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction ...

Basics 15 Accessories These accessories are available for use with the your phone. Ţ Travel Adaptor Ţ Quick Start Guide Ţ USB Cable Ţ Battery NOTE Ţ Items described above may be optional. Ţ Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compati...

Basics 16 Phone layout Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Earpiece Charger/USB Port Headset Jack Power/Lock Key Speaker Rear Camera Lens Volume Keys Flash

Basics 18 Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning your phone on Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on. Turning your phone off 1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears. 2 Tap ...

Basics 19 Installing the Nano SIM card and battery Insert the Nano SIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. WARNING Ţ Do not insert a memory card into the Nano SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the Nano SIM card slot, take the device...

Basics 21 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger that came with your device to charge the battery. A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the phone to it using the USB cable. WARNING Ţ Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries ...

Basics 22 Optimizing battery life Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Extending your phone's battery life: Ţ Turn off radio communications when you a...

Basics 23 Inserting the memory card Your device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. WARNING Ţ Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may da...

Basics 24 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 Tap > > General tab > Storage & USB > . 2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card. WARNING Ţ Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing...

Basics 25 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. You can drag items on th...

Basics 27 Google account setup The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one. Creating your Google account 1 Tap > > General tab > Account...

Basics 28 Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/Lock key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time.If you press the Power/Lock key when a screen lock is not set, the Home screen appears immediatel...

Basics 29 Secure start-up settings For additional security for your device, you can enable the Secure start-up option when setting a screen lock. Ţ You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you unlock the device. Ţ If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore encr...

Basics 30 KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen. NOTE Ţ This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the user. Ţ When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do n...

Basics 31 Creating a Knock Code 1 Tap > Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code . 2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and tap NEXT . 3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap CONFIRM . Unlocking the scre...

Basics 33 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 . Getting t...

Basics 34 6 Home Touch Buttons Back Button Return to the previous screen. Close the keypad or pop-up windows. Home Button Tap to go to the Home screen. To launch Google search, touch and hold. Overview Button Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list. To delete all the rec...

Basics 35 Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding widgets and changing Home screen settings. Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold on an empty space, then start the desired function. Ţ To rearrange the Home screen canvases, tap and hold on a canvas...

Basics 36 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 on a call. Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. To close the notifications pane...

Basics 37 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 list...

Basics 38 NOTE Ţ The icon's location in the status bar may differ depending on the function or service. Ţ The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Capturing a screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power/Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to cap...

Basics 39 Entering special characters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters.For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" button until the pop-up appears and displays related special characters. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired s...

Basics 40 Transferring data between a PC and the device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device. Transferring data using USB connection 1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your phone. 2 Open the Notifications panel, tap the current connection type, and sele...

Apps 42 Installing or uninstalling apps Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid applications. To open the Play Store app Tap > . To open a screen with details about an app At any time while browsing in Play Store, tap an app to open its details screen.The App details screen i...

Apps 43 Calls You can enjoy clear calling across the region. Making a call 1 Tap > . 2 Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap . 3 After entering the desired number, tap to place the call. 4 To end the call, tap . NOTE Ţ To enter "+" to make international calls, touch an...

Apps 44 Making a second call 1 During your first call, tap > Add call and enter the number. 2 Tap . 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. 4 Tap the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or tap to start a conference call. 5 To end all calls...

Apps 45 Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1 Tap > . 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Matches are displayed as you be...

Apps 46 Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messaging into one intuitive, easy to use menu. NOTE Ţ You may be charged for each message you send. Please consult with your service provider. Sending a message 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap , then select one or more entries from your Contacts lis...

Apps 47 Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Ţ Tap > . Taking a photo 1 Frame your subject on the screen. 2 Green squares around the subject indicates that the camera has focused. 3 Tap to take a photo. Your picture will be automatically saved to the G...

Apps 48 6 Tap to start recording. 7 Tap to take a photo. 8 Tap to exit the camera. NOTE Ţ Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect. Using the advanced setti...

Apps 49 Burst shot You can take Burst shots using the rear camera lens. Touch and hold to take a barrage of photos in a row until the Capture button is released. The viewfinder displays the number of shots taken. When viewing Burst shots in the Gallery, tap to display each shot in sequence (similar ...

Apps 50 Multi-point Auto-focus When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically and will allow you to see a clear image. Recording a video 1 Tap > . 2 Frame your subject on the screen. 3 Tap to start recording the video. 4 The length of the recording is dis...

Apps 51 Gallery The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage, including those you've taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations. 1 Tap > . 2 Tap an album to open and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the albu...

Apps 52 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image: Ţ Double-tap anywhere to zoom in and out. Ţ Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out. Playing a video 1 Tap > . 2 Select the video you want to watch. Video options 1 Tap t...

Apps 53 NOTE Ţ While playing a video, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. Ţ While playing a video, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness. Ţ While playing a video, slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-forward and r...

Apps 54 Composing and sending email 1 Tap . 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. ...

Apps 55 Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. NOTE Ţ Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. Ţ If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. Ţ Music file copyrights may be protect...

Apps 57 Clock The Clock app gives you access to the Alarms, World clock, Timer and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen. Ţ Tap > . Alarm The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms. 1 Tap the Alarm tab. ...

Apps 58 Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. 1 Tap the Stopwatch tab. 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. Ţ To record a lap time, tap Lap . 3 Tap Pause to pause the stopwatch. Ţ To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume . Ţ To clear all the records and restart the st...

Apps 59 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 Ţ Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your s...

Apps 60 LG Backup You can back up and restore data saved on your device. 1 Tap > > General tab > Backup & reset > LG Backup . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to backup or restore data to and from your device. WARNING Ţ Formatting your device may delete backup files saved in inter...

Apps 61 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. NOTE Ţ Some apps may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Google Search quick...

Settings 64 Settings You can customize the device settings in accordance with your preferences. Tap > Settings . NOTE Ţ Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item. Ţ Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using the Tab view . Networks You can con...

Settings 66 Bluetooth You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a Bluetooth headset and a keyboard. This makes it easier to control the device. Pairing with another device 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Blueto...

Settings 67 Mobile data You can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data usage. Turning on mobile data 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Mobile data . 2 Tap to activate it. Customizing mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Mobile data . Ţ It sh...

Settings 68 Share & connect NFC You can use the device as a credit card. You can also share data with other devices. 1 On the setting screen, tap Networks > Share & connect > NFC . 2 Tap to activate it. Ţ Touch your device with other device that supports NFC to allow sharing data. Andr...

Settings 69 Tethering USB tethering You can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile data. 1 Connect your device and other devices via USB cable. 2 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Tethering > USB tethering and then tap to activate it. NOTE Ţ This option uses mobile ...

Settings 70 Mobile HotSpot You can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can connect to the Internet by using your device's mobile data. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Tethering > Mobile HotSpot and then tap to activate it. 2 Tap Configure Mobile HotSpot and enter...

Settings 71 More Wi-Fi Calling You can use Wi-Fi calling to improve your coverage and to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi network when the network is available.On the settings screen, tap Networks > More > Wi-Fi Calling . Mobile networks You can customize mobile data settings. 1 On the settings s...

Settings 73 Ţ Apps – Select the apps that can show their notification messages on the screen and set the priorities of those apps in regard to notification messages. Ţ More > Notification sound – Select a notification ringtone. Set music saved on the device as a notification ringtone. Ţ More >...

Settings 75 Ţ Reverse buttons – Reverse the right mouse button to perform primary direct-manipulation actions. Location You can customize how your location information is used by particular apps. 1 On the settings screen, tap General > Location . 2 Customize the following settings: Ţ E911 Locatio...

Settings 77 Ţ Motor & cognition > Touch input – Enter text by touching and holding the screen or modify it by simply touching the screen. Ţ Motor & cognition > Physical keyboard – Customize the key settings. Ţ Motor & cognition > Auto mouse click – Automatically click the pointe...

Settings 78 Security Use this menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its data.On the Settings screen, tap the General tab > Security. Ţ Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each tim...

Settings 79 Date & time You can customize date and time settings for your device. 1 On the settings screen, tap General > Date & time . 2 Customize the desired settings. Storage You can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage space of the memory card. 1 On the settings s...

Settings 80 Memory You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of time and the memory occupied by an app. 1 On the settings screen, tap General > Memory . 2 Tap to set a time slot to retrieve data. Apps You can view a list of installed apps. Stop apps from running or del...

Settings 81 Ţ Network settings reset – Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other network settings. Ţ Factory data reset – Reset all settings for the device and delete data. NOTE Ţ Resetting your device deletes all data on it. Enter your device name, Google account and other initial information again. About p...

Appendix 83 Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select your country and language. This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer v...

Appendix 85 FAQ 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 card error There is no SIM card in the phone or it is inser...

Appendix 89 More information 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 disclai...

For Your Safety 91 Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved i...

For Your Safety 93 Ţ Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone during or immediately after opera...

For Your Safety 94 must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone. Any belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance between the user’s body and the b...

For Your Safety 95 continues to monitor developments in this field. You can access the joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under “c” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA ent...

For Your Safety 96 Can I minimize my RF exposure? If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time. You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops of...

For Your Safety 97 radiation/ (search “mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce their children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s wireless phone use. Where can I get further information about RF emissions? For further information, see the following additional resources (websites curre...

For Your Safety 98 Germany Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156 http://www.icnirp.de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: (202) 293-8020 http://www.ansi.org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Su...

For Your Safety 103 Ţ Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise. Ţ Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less t...

For Your Safety 104 engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards). Antenna Care Use only the supplied o...

For Your Safety 106 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 and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially expl...

For Your Safety 107 Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...

For Your Safety 108 System Compliance to IEEE1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Ţ Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. Ţ Replace the battery only with another bat...

For Your Safety 109 Battery Information and Care Ţ Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. Ţ Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method. Ţ Do not damage the power cord by bending, twi...

For Your Safety 111 General Notice Ţ Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip. Ţ Talking on your phone for a long period of time may re...

For Your Safety 112 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 ...

For Your Safety 119 World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project(http://www.who.int/emf)National Radiological Protection Board (UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/) Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them. A...