LG 2 - Manual

6 The Basics Top and Bottom View USB/Charging port Microphone 3.5mm Headset jack 10. 3.5mm Headset jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music. 11. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller. It'...

7 The Basics 13. Speaker Use to listen to the audio from the selected function (e.g., music, videos, sound clips, etc.). 14. Camera lens Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance. 15. MicroSD Card slot Use for additional storage space of items such as pictures, vide...

8 The Basics 2. Insert the battery into the opening on the back on the phone, making sure the connectors align and press down until it clicks into place . 3. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press down along the outer edge of phone . Charging the phone Your phone comes with a US...

9 The Basics WARNING! To avoid damage to your phone's port and cable plug, orient the plug with the port before inserting it. NOTE Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. NOTE Only use approved charging accessories to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the USB/Charging Port,...

10 The Basics Battery saver mode Battery saver mode changes certain settings to conserve battery power until you can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver mode on, it will automatically activate when the battery charge level drops to the level you set. If Battery saver mode is off, you will...

11 The Basics To turn off the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock key (on the right side of the phone), tap Power off in the menu that appears, then tap OK to confirm. Locking and unlocking the screen Using a Screen Lock Set a screen lock to secure your phone and prevent unauthorized use. From the H...

12 The Basics Performing a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) If your phone does not restore to its original condition after an error or you forgot your screen lock, perform a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it. WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset, all user apps, user data, and DRM licenses will be...

13 The Basics Automatic timeout If you'ren't actively using your phone, it will automatically timeout by turning off the backlight and locking the screen. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. Changing the screen timeout From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings &...

14 The Basics When your phone is set to the Swipe Lock screen, you can change its shortcuts. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Lock screen settings > Shortcuts . Tap the icon you want to change, tap the application you want, then tap Save . Global access shortcuts There are two Global a...

15 The Basics OR Press the Home key . The Lock screen will appear. Swipe the Lock screen in any direction to unlock the screen. The last screen you viewed will open. Touchscreen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Touch or tap – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcut...

16 The Basics Pinch-to-zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching motion (to zoom out) or spreading motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map, photos, the Contacts list, the Favorites list, the Groups list, a music list, and Polaris Viewer 5 documents. Spread apart to make screen informa...

17 The Basics Tap the Messaging icon to access the Messaging app, where you can view and create text and multimedia messages. Tap Apps to view all of your installed apps. Simply tap any icon to open and use it. Changing the QuickTap Bar: To add an icon, drag it into the QuickTap Bar and release it. ...

18 The Basics Moving items and creating folders Drag an icon or widget to move it to any of the other Home screen panels. Drag an icon onto another icon to create a folder with both of the icons in it. Drag another icon onto the folder to add it to the folder to help keep you organized. Customizing ...

19 The Basics Touch, hold, and release the widget again to change the size of the widget, if necessary. You can also change it back into a normal icon by dragging the corners of the resizing frame back in. Home screen Options menu From the Home screen, tap the Menu key to access the following option...

20 The Basics Tap the Add icon to add a new panel. Drag a panel to the Remove icon that appears at the top of the screen to delete it. Drag a panel to a new position to rearrange your panels. Tap Set default Home screen (at the bottom of the screen) to change the panel that is displayed when you pre...

22 The Basics Opening apps and switching apps 1. Open an app by tapping its icon. 2. Press the Home key . 3. Open another app. Tap another app icon (on the Home screen or in the QuickTap Bar). OR Tap Apps , tap the Apps tab (if necessary), then tap the app icon you want. 4. Press and hold the Home k...

23 The Basics Accessing the Notifications Panel Swipe the Status Bar downward to open the Notifications Panel. Tap a notification to open its associated app. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar at the bottom of the screen upward or tap the Back key . Quick Settings The Quick Settings allow y...

24 The Basics Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification 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 following table lists some of the most common icons. Icon Description Icon Description No signal B...

25 The Basics On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. Using the keyboard and entering text Tap on...

26 The Basics Cut, copy, and paste text You can highlight text to cut or copy it, then paste it into another text field. To highlight a word, double-tap it. To highlight a range of text, double-tap the word, then drag the blue highlight markers to encompass the text you want. To cut or copy highlight...

27 Google Account Setup The first time you open a Google app on your phone, you'll be required to sign in with your existing Google Account. If you don't have a Google Account, you'll be prompted to create one. Creating your Google Account 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings . 2. ...

28 Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi By connecting 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 ...

29 Connecting to Networks and Devices 4. Tap Connect to save the network information. Removing a Wi-Fi network 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, then tap Wi-Fi to access its settings. 2. Touch and hold the network that you want to remove from your phone's memory. 3. Tap Forget network in the Context menu that appea...

30 Connecting to Networks and Devices Once pairing is successful, your phone will connect to the other device. NOTE Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it. Send data using the...

31 Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Virtual Private Networks Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to resources inside a secure local network, from outside that network. To add a VPN 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings > More... > VPN . 2. Tap...

32 Connecting to Networks and Devices Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1. Use the USB Cable to connect the phone to a PC that has the Windows Media Player installed. 2. Tap Media sync (MTP). When connected, a pop-up window will appear on...

33 Calls Making a call Dialing a number 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the dial pad in the Phone app. 2. Enter the number using the dial pad. To delete a digit, tap the Delete key . 3. Tap the Phone icon to call the number you entered. 4. To end a call, tap the End call button . TIP To e...

34 Calls Using Direct dial Place a Direct dial widget on one of your Home screen panels (or even in the QuickTap Bar) to use this calling feature. Tap the Direct dial widget on the Home screen to call the number with a single tap. To end a call Tap the End call button on the Call screen to end the c...

35 Calls Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, press the Volume Up and Volume Down keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Making a second call 1. During your first call, tap Add call and dial the number. You can also use the recently dialed numbers list by tapping...

36 Calls Clearing Recent call entries You can delete the entire list of recent calls all at once, or selectively delete entries. 1. Open the Recent tab in the Phone app. 2. Tap the Menu key . Tap Clear to select entries to remove from the list. Checkmark the entries to delete, tap Clear , then Yes ....

37 Communication 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. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts icon to open your contact list. 2. Tap the Search contacts box and ente...

38 Communication Removing a contact from your favorites list 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts icon to open your contact list. 2. Tap the Favorites tab (at the top of the screen), then tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap the yellow star in the upper-right corner of the screen. The star...

41 Communication The Message icon starts a message. The Mail icon starts an email. NOTE You can also tap the contact's picture on the left side of the entry to display the Quick Contact icons. Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a ...

42 Communication WARNING • If you enter multiple recipients to a text message, it's automatically converted into a multimedia message and you'll be charged for each person you send the message to. • If an image, video, or audio file is added to a text message, it's automatically converted into a mult...

43 Communication Email You can use the Email app to send, receive, and read emails from a variety of email providers. The Email app supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP, and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need to set ...

44 Communication Working with account folders Open the Email app, then tap the Menu key > Folders . Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email 1. F...

45 Communication Email Options menu From the Home screen, tap Email icon > Menu key to access the following options: Search – Allows you to search for an email or text in an email. Refresh – Updates your email Inbox. Folders – Allows you to access your email folders including Drafts, Outbox, Sent...

46 Entertainment Camera To open the Camera app, tap Camera on the Home screen. TIP You can quickly access the Camera app without unlocking your phone first. • While the screen is off, press and hold the Volume Down key or Volume Up key on the left side of the phone. • From the Swipe lock screen swipe...

48 Entertainment TIP When you exit the Camera app, some settings return to their defaults, such as brightness, white balance, color effect, ISO, and timer. Check these before you take your next photo. Taking a quick photo 1. Open the Camera app. 2. Point the lens toward the subject you want to photo...

50 Entertainment Video Camera To open the video camera, tap Camera on the Home screen, then tap the Video mode icon (on the viewfinder) to switch to video mode. Getting to know the viewfinder Camera mode – Tap to switch to camera mode. Record – Tap to start recording. Gallery – Tap to view the last vi...

52 Entertainment After recording a video Tap the image preview at the bottom of the screen to view the last video you recorded. The following icons appear at the top of the Gallery screen: Tap to record another video immediately. Tap to send your video to others or share it via social network servic...

53 Entertainment Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it's playing, press the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. NOTE You can also slide your fingertip vertically along the right side of the screen to adjust the volume while the video is playing. Gal...

54 Entertainment Playing videos Open the Gallery app and select an album. The Play icon is displayed on video files. Tap an image to select it. Select the app to play it (tap the Photos app or the Videos app ), then tap Always or Just once and the video begins playback. TIP Double-tapping the app ( P...

55 Entertainment Gallery Options menu From the Home screen, tap Gallery > Menu key to access the following options: New album – Allows you to create a new album. Delete – Allows you to select one (or more) albums to delete. Hide/Show album – Allows you to select one (or more) albums to hide or sh...

56 Entertainment Videos Your phone has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. Playing a video 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Videos . 2. Tap the video you want to play. Tap to pause video playback. Tap to resume video playback. Touch a...

57 Entertainment Videos Options menu From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Videos > Menu key to access the following options: After playing video – Allows you to set the action after the video ends. Choose from Return to list, Play next video , and Replay video . De...

59 QuickMemo The QuickMemo function allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture, or on the current phone screen. Capturing a screen shot for your QuickMemo 1. Access the screen you want to captur...

60 Tools Creating a QuickMemo 1. Drag the Status Bar down and tap the QuickMemo icon on the Quick Settings Bar. 2. Tap the Memo background icon on the left side of the toolbar to select the QuickMemo background style. Choose from the current screen, memo paper, foggy glass, and parchment. 3. Create ...

61 Tools Tap to redo the previously deleted action. Tap to select pen type, pen color, and the cropping tool. Tap to use the eraser to erase any part of the memo that you created. Tap to share your memo with others via any of the available applications. Viewing the saved QuickMemo Open the Gallery a...

62 Tools Managing your alarms After you create one (or more alarms): Tap the Alarm icon (to the right of the alarm) to between enable between enable (blue) and disable (gray). Tap the alarm time to change any of that alarm's settings and save it. NOTE The Alarm/Clock app has four tabs across the top...

63 Tools 2. Tap the date (in the upper-left corner of the screen) to select the type of calender you want to view. Tap Day, Week, Month, Year, or Agenda . 3. Tap the date for which you want to add an event, then tap the New icon (in the upper-right corner of the screen). 4. Enter the event name. 5. ...

64 Tools Lists to display – Tap to select which lists to display. Settings – Tap to change your Tasks settings including Notifications , Notification sound , Vibrate , Pop-up notification , and Accounts . Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound...

65 Tools Voice Search The Voice Search app allows you to search webpages using your voice instead of typing. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Voice Search . 2. Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords th...

66 Web Chrome Use the Chrome app to search for information and browse webpages. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. From the Home screen, tap Chrome . Viewing webpages Tap the address field (at the top of the screen), enter a web address or search crite...

67 Web Searching the web by voice Tap the address field in the Chrome app, tap the Microphone icon (on the right side of the address field), say a keyword, then tap one of the displayed results. NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Syncing with other devi...

69 Settings Access the Settings menu 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings . OR From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings . 2. Select a setting category and configure the desired settings. WIRELESS NETWORKS < Airplane mode > Airplane mode – ...

74 Settings < More... > TETHERING Tethering allows you to connect other devices to your phone's internet connection. Select your connection method. Mobile Hotspot – Tap the Mobile Hotspot switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to use your phone as a Mobile Hotspot for other devices to us...

75 Settings DEVICE < Sound > SOUND PROFILE Silent mode – Sets the Silent mode to Off , Vibrate , or On . Volumes – Sets individual volume levels for phone Ringtone , Notifications , Touch feedback & system , and Music , video , games & other media . Quiet mode – Sets up your Quiet mode....

80 Settings Brightness – Checkmark to adjust the screen brightness when Battery saver is activated. Tap the Settings icon to set the brightness level. Screen timeout – Checkmark to adjust the screen timeout when Battery saver is activated. Tap the Settings icon to set the time. Notification light – C...

84 Settings ACCOUNTS < Add account > Allows you to add new email, Google, Microsoft Exchange, and accounts for any other applications and services you have installed. SYSTEM < Date & time > Use 24-hour format – Checkmark to display the time using the 24-hour time format (for example,...

87 Settings Patent information – Displays LG patent information. < System updates > Displays your phone's current version information and allows you to check updates for apps and software provided by LG Electronics.

88 Phone Software Update Update your smart phone without a PC (FOTA) This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone's software to a newer version via Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA), without connecting with a USB Cable. NOTE Firmware is a specialized type of software embedded into your phone...

89 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? ...

96 Safety WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. HAC This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there...

98 Safety Part 15.21 statement Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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...

101 Safety that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk ...

102 Safety World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1 85764 Oberschleis...

105 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...

106 Safety Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume setti...

107 Safety hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. 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...

108 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 anten...

110 Safety facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an...

111 Safety an unqualified and non-approved battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. • Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. • Battery usage by children should be supervised. • Avoid dropping the phone, battery or exposing the phone or b...

114 Safety bites may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion. General Notice • Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth or animal’s mouth may cause seri...

115 Safety • Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. • Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Dev...

116 Safety Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: • Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; • Design w...

117 Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy be...

118 Safety wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A com...

119 Safety (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will includ...

120 Safety consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at diff...

121 Safety Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that...

122 Safety FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International E...

123 Safety memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mou...

125 Safety 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. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applications only operate cor...

126 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...

127 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT (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 not limited to any implied warranty ...

128 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...

130 Index Numbers 10 Driver Safety Tips 122 A Adding a new contact 37 Adjusting the in-call volume 35 Alarm/Clock 61 Answering and rejecting a call 34 Automatic timeout 13 Avoid potential hearing loss. 106 B Bluetooth 29 C Calculator 62 Calendar 62 Calling your contacts 33 Call settings 36 Camera 46...