LG LGMS631WH - Manuals

6 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 sp...

7 Important notice 2. 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: • Turn off radio communication...

8 Important notice 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 applicat...

9 Getting to know your phone Phone layout Notification LED Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front Camera Lens Microphone Microphone Charger/USB port Headset Jack NOTE: Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by ...

11 Getting to know your phone WARNING Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of the NFC antenna. NOTE: Laser Detection Auto-Focus Sensor Detects the distance between the rear camera and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature helps the camera to focus ...

12 Getting to know your phone 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 t...

14 Getting to know your phone Charging the phone Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger that came with your device to charge the battery. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. The use of unapproved chargers, batteries or cables may cause a battery c...

15 Getting to know your phone 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 Key or double-tap on the screen. 2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it. Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make u...

16 Your Home screen 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 liftin...

17 Your Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many 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 W...

18 Your Home screen Back Button Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Home Button Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to access the Google Now shortcut. Recent Apps Button Displays recently used applica...

19 Your Home screen Removing an item from the Home screen • While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag it to and release it. Adding an app as a Quick Button • From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon and drag it to the Quick ...

20 Your Home screen 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 notific...

21 Your Home screen Opening the Notifications panel Swipe down from the Status Bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap . Quick Settings Area Notifications Clear Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired k...

22 Your Home screen 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 ...

23 Your Home screen Wi-Fi hotspot is active NFC is on NOTE: The icon's location in the Status Bar may differ depending on 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 fie...

24 Special Features Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take photo There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. • Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the ...

25 Special Features Glance View When the phone screen is off, you can see the Status Bar, time and date by dragging your finger down from the top of the screen. 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 ...

26 Special Features Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to wake and unlock the screen with your own Knock Code pattern. When enabled, Knock Code divides the screen into 4 parts and uses your unique combination of taps to secure your device. You can disable this feature in the Lock screen se...

27 Special Features 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 Tap > Dual window . 2 Tap or drag the app icon for the corresponding application you wish to use. : Tap to view the Dual w...

29 Google account setup 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 connecte...

30 Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 > > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi . 2 Tap to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for...

31 Connecting to Networks and Devices Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to connect with headsets, sound systems, or even to exchange data between nearby devices. NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. • Always ensure that ...

32 Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 sele...

33 Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 Notifi cations panel and select Media device (MTP) . 3 ...

34 Calls Calls Making a call 1 Tap > to open the dialer. 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 . TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold . Calling your contacts...

35 Calls 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 ...

36 Contacts 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 sc...

37 Contacts Favorites contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites. Adding a contact to your favorites 1 Tap > to open your contacts. 2 Tap a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the star at the top right corner of the screen. The star turns gold. Removing a contact from your f...

38 Messaging Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1 Tap > > > to create a new message. 2 Enter a contact name or contact number into the To fi eld. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can t...

39 Messaging 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 immediate...

40 Email 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 email accounts The...

41 Email 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 fi eld to copy or blind cop...

42 Camera and Video Camera options on the viewfinder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. • Tap > > . 1 6 9 2 7 8 3 4 5 Display/Hide options – Touch to display and hide the visor options. Flash – Allows you to manage the camera's flash. Swap camera – Tap t...

43 Camera and Video NOTE 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 settings In the camera viewfinder, tap to show the advanced options. T...

45 Camera and Video 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. Burst shot Allows you to take multiple shots quickly. Touch and hold . This feature is only available in Auto mode. Recording a...

46 Camera and Video After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded. 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....

48 Camera and Video NOTE • While playing a video, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. • While playing a video, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness. • While playing a video, slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-f...

49 Multimedia Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, tap > > . Playing a song 1 Tap > > . 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 res...

51 Utilities Clock The Clock application 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 > > . Alarms The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms. 1 ...

52 Utilities World clock The World clock tab allows you to easily check the current time in other cities around the world. 1 Tap > > > World clock tab. 2 Tap and select the desired city. Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. 1 Tap > > > Stopwatch ...

53 Utilities Calendar The Calendar application allows you to track your schedule of events. 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap the date you want to add an event to. Then tap . 3 Enter the event details and tap SAVE to save the event. Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder application records audible files for you t...

54 Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages using voice. 1 Tap > > > . 2 Say a keyword or phrase when Listening... appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service pro...

55 Browsing the Web Browsing the Web MetroWeb 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 downloadi...

56 Browsing the Web Opening a page To open 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 ap...

57 Browsing the Web Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. • Tap > > . 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 cri...

58 Settings Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System Settings menus. Accessing the Settings menu: • From the Home screen, touch and hold > System settings . OR • Tap > > . Networks < WIRELESS NETWORKS > Airplane mode Airplane Mode (f...

72 LG Bridge 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 back up your files such as contacts and images to your PC or update software of a mobile device. NOTE • You can see detailed instru...

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

75 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...

76 About this user guide Trademarks • Copyright ©2016 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. • Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Play Store™ are trademarks of Google, Inc. • Bluetooth is a regi...

77 Troubleshooting 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 or USIM card error There is no SIM or US...

81 FAQ Category Question Answer Bluetooth Devices What functions are available via Bluetooth? You can connect a Bluetooth audio device, such as a Stereo/Mono headset or car kit. Contacts Backup How can I back up Contacts? Contacts data can be synchronized between your phone and Gmail™. Synchronizati...

87 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 nee...

88 Safety Safety HAC This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the differ...

91 Safety issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss. ”This publication is available at http:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ cellular.html ...

92 Safety used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of...

93 Safety U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000 Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA http://www.fda.gov (Under “c”in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.) U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888...

94 Safety National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: (301) 657-2652 http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Elect...

97 Safety In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usag...

99 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....

101 Safety in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC r...

102 Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. &DXWLRQ Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shr...

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

106 Safety General Notice • Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth or animal's mouth may cause serious injury including a fire or explosion. • Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The mag...

107 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 ...

108 Safety • 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 interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coo...

109 Safety the source. The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits. 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research ...

112 Safety 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take ...

113 Safety devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement o...

114 Safety • Give full attention to driving – driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it. 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the pow...

116 Safety vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffi c signal, a minor traffi c accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special nonemergency wireless number. The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to u...

117 Safety Limited Warranty Statement ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PL...