LG LGAS323 - User Manual

6 Important notice Before you start using the phone, please read this! 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. 1. Phone Memory In order to make more memory avail...

7 t Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. t Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be reduced. t While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level. To view the battery charge level 1 From the Home screen, ...

8 4. Using a screen lock Set a screen lock to secure your phone from unauthorized use. To set the screen lock, follow the process below. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock and select from None, Swipe , Knock Code , Face Unlock , Pat...

10 7. Using a microSD Card Pictures, music and video files, can be saved to external memory. Before saving these files to external memory, you need to insert a microSD card. If you have not inserted a microSD card, your items will be saved to internal memory. Warning! Do not remove the microSD card ...

11 TIP! To return to a recent application, tap and hold the Menu Key . The screen then displays a list of applications you have recently used. 10. Unlock the Screen Your screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data connection. To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock K...

12 Phone overview Earpiece Proximity SensorFront-Facing Camera Lens Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported applications. Home Key t Returns to the Home screen from any screen. t Press and hold to open Google Now. Back Key t Returns to the previous screen. t Closes pop-up men...

14 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 Charger/USB Port located ...

16 Getting to know your phone 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 local sales representative for further details regarding approved batteries and chargers. Before usin...

17 2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone’s Charger/USB Port. 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 ...

18 Getting to know your phone 2 Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. 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 Apps > Settings > General tab > ...

19 3 If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything . The card will then be formatted and ready to use. NOTE: If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will have been deleted. Locking and unlocking the screen...

20 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 ...

21 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 the Quick Keys icons at the bottom...

22 Your Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen: Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and lift your finger. 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!...

23 Pending notifications Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & battery status Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards. Quick Settings Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle functi...

24 Your Home screen 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 icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Des...

25 Bluetooth is on GPS is on System warning Data is synchronizing An alarm is set New Gmail message available New voicemail available New Hangouts message available New text or multimedia message Choose input method A song is currently playing NOTE: The icons location in the Status Bar may differ ac...

26 Your Home screen Entering special characters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. "á").For example, touch and hold the desired key (for example, the "a" key). After the desired character appears, slide your your finger over it and lift it off to ente...

27 When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: t Sign into a Google account from the prompted set-up screen. OR t From the Home screen, tap...

28 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 access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access...

30 Connecting to Networks and Devices NOTE: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information. TIP! Please consult documentation included with Bluetooth device for informatio...

31 NOTE: Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the call from the phone to the Bluetooth device, or vice versa. Smartphone Mobile Hotspots You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection. To create a portable hots...

32 Making a call 1 From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the dial pad. 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 Home screen...

35 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 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the ...

36 To remove a contact from your favorites list 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. 3 Tap a contact to view its details. 4 Tap the gold star to the right of the contact ’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is rem...

37 Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Warning! The LG Messaging app should be set up as the default messaging app. If not, some message functions will be limited. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronologica...

39 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 an email account The firs...

40 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 semicolons. 3 Tap Attach ...

41 To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front– facing camera lens. Shot mode – Choose from Normal, Panorama , Continuous shot or Sports . Se...

42 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 cont...

43 Restores all camera default settings. TIP! t 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. t The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo c...

44 TIP! If you have a social networking account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with your social networking community. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when multimedia messages are downloaded while roaming. Touch the Menu Key to open all advanced options. Set image as – Tap t...

45 To open the Camcorder application, tap Apps > Camera > slide down to to toggle from Camera to Camcorder mode. Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front- facing camera lens. Recording mode – Cho...

48 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 for one second on the screen you want to capture. OR Tou...

51 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 > Gallery . You can manage and share all your image and video fi...

52 Viewing photo options When viewing a photo, tap the Menu Key and use the advanced editing options. Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: t In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete . t When viewing a photo or video, tap . Setting ...

53 Touch to pause/resume video playback. Touch to go 10 seconds forward. Touch and hold to fast-forward in 3 second increments. Touch to go 10 seconds backward. Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen. Tap to ca...

54 hard drive on your computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder. 3 When you’re finished transferring files, swipe the Status Bar down and touch USB connected > Charge phone . You may now safely unplug your device. Playing a song 1 From the Home screen, ...

56 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 you want them to have access to. NOTE: To use the Guest mode, the pattern lock should be set in advance. 1 Press ...

58 Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder . 2 Touch to begin recording. 3 Touch to end the recording. 4 Touch to listen to the recording. NOTE: Touch to access your list of reco...

59 LG Backup About backing up and restoring smartphone data It is recommended that you regularly create and save a backup file of your data, especially before updating any software. Maintaining a current backup file may allow you to recover smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corr...

62 The Web Browser Use this application to browse the Internet. The browser 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 to these servi...

63 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 t To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu Key > Add to bo...

64 select it. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when you are logged in with the same Google account. To view open tabs on other devices, tap the Menu Key > Other devices . You must be signed in to the same Google account on all devices. S...

65 Settings Access the Settings menu 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . OR From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings . 2 Select a setting category and set the desired options. Networks < Airplane mode > Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggle between On and Off. ...

67 Help - Displays help information for Wi-Fi hotspot. Mobile networks – Set options for data roaming, network mode & operators, access point names (APNs), and more. Default message app – Allows you to set the default messaging app. VPN – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that...

68 < Phone ringtone > Set the ringtone for calls. You can also add a ringtone by tapping at the top right corner of the screen. < Ringtone with vibration > Checkmark to set the phone to vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you receive calls. < Incoming call vibration > Sets the...

70 < Screen timeout > Sets the amount of time before the screen times out. < Screen-off effect > Sets the screen-off effect. Choose from Fade out , Black hole , and Retro TV . < Auto-rotate screen > Checkmark to set the phone to automatically rotate the screen based on the phone or...

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 Trademarks Trademarks t LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. t Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. t Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. t All oth...

78 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 phone and PC. User Guide Learn more about your phone. Battery NOTE: t Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may v...

79 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 Micro SIM error There is no Micro SIM card in the phone or i...

83 For Your Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after hand...

84 ţ For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device’s user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Charger and Adapter Safety ţ The charger and...

86 Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kin...

89 FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) el...

90 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phone...

91 certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power l...

94 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095Telephone: (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 Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ TIA Safety Information The following is the c...

95 phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the...

97 Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by...

98 equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. 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 bl...

99 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 phones. ...

100 that is not necessary for device function; and ţ 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 diff...

101 with increasing distance from 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...

104 of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 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...

106 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. Also, if using your phone while driving, please observe the following: ţ Give full attention to dr...

Limited Warranty Statement HOW TO GETWARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States: Tel. Quality One 1-407-857-3737