LG LGE980 - User Manual

11 will then be displayed with the words "Safe mode" in lower left corner. 2 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap All settings > General tab > Apps . 3 Tap one of the available tabs at the top of the screen and select the application you wish to uninstall. 4 Tap Uninstall and...

12 8. Unlock screen when using data connection Your screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, press the Power/Lock Key . To change the length of time the screen takes to turn off, tap the Menu Key > All settings > Display ta...

13 Your Phone To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the right side of the phone for 3 seconds. To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key on the right side of the phone for 3 seconds and tap Power off and OK to confirm. Front view % Warning Placing a heavy object on the pho...

14 Your Phone Rear view Side view 3.5mm Headset Jack QuickButton - Press for quick access to your favorite app. Default app is QuickMemo. Power/Lock Key Microphone Volume Keys - Allows you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. - Press and hold the Vol...

15 Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the 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 on the side of the cover and remove it...

16 Charging your phone 1 Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown below. The USB symbol on the USB cable should face toward you. 2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port. Make sure the USB symbol is facing upwards. Always unplug the charger from the wall s...

17 Inserting a microSD card % NOTE This device supports up to a 64GB microSD card. 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Gently insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. % NOTE Please insert the notched side of the microSD card first. Refer to the image next to ...

18 Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, you must first unmount it. 1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap All settings > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card > OK . 2 Remove the back cover and gently pull the microSD card from the slot...

20 Touch screen tips With the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone. The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen: Tap - A single finger tap selects items, links, sho...

21 Lock your phone When you are not using the phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps prevent accidental presses and saves battery power. Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the Home screen, or other screen you are viewing, is automatically replaced with the lock sc...

22 Home Screen Overview The main Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons, shortcuts, folders or widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default page and accessible from any me...

23 • Wallpapers : Change the Home screen wallpaper. To add shortcuts to apps or widgets on the Home screen : 1 Select a location (Home screen canvas) to add an item by swiping the Home screen from left to right or vice versa. 2 Touch and hold an empty part of the Home screen. 3 Tap the type of item ...

24 2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design. Or tap Theme icon or Photo icon to take a new picture or select a picture from the Gallery. Creating Application Folders on the Home screen You can create application folders to hold similar applications if you wish. On the Home...

25 Home screen clean view You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap the Back Key to see applications and widgets again. Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, s...

26 Your Home screen % NOTE Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings menu to go directly to that setting's menu screen. To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification panel Open the Notifications panel, swipe the Quick Settings to the left, and tap . To rearrange items, drag to the desired ...

28 Entering text You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard displays 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.There are two types of keyboards that you can use: Android...

30 Android keyboard (AOSP) - Numbers and Symbols Entry Alt Key - Tap to enter additional symbols. Letters Key - Tap to change input to letters entry. Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to the next line. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor...

31 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 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key . 2 Tap Settings > Gener...

32 IMPORTANT • Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the first Google Account you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar e...

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

34 Making a second call 1 During your initial call, tap the Menu Key and select Add call . 2 Dial the number or search your contacts. 3 Tap the Call Key to connect the call. 4 Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be put on hold. 5 Tap the Call entry on the screen t...

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 the Apps Key and tap Contacts to open your contacts. OR From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key >...

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

38 preferences. From the Home screen, tap Messaging > Menu Key > Settings . Email You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users). To open the E...

39 inbox . Messages in the Combined inbox are color coded on the left, by account. When a new email arrives in the Inbox, there will be sound and/or vibration notification (depending on your current sound and vibrate settings). Composing and Sending Email 1 In the Email application, tap Compose . 2 ...

40 Messaging/Email Adding and Editing Email Accounts To add an email account 1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Email . 2 Select the desired email provider. If an email account is already set up, the wizard is not activated automatically. In this case, tap the Menu Key > Settings > ...

41 With your phone, you can enjoy social networking and manage your micro-blog in on-line communities. You can update your current status, upload photos, and view your friends’ status updates in real-time. You can add your Facebook, Google+, and Twitter accounts to your phone. If you don’t have an a...

43 Camera Getting to know the viewfinder To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Mode – Allows you select the shot mode from Normal, Dynamic tone(HDR), Panorama, VR panorama, Burst shot, Beauty shot, Dual camera, Time catch shot, Intelligent auto, Sports and Night. Settings – ...

44 Camera Taking a photo 1 From the Home screen, tap Camera . 2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. % NOTE To zoom in, press the Volume Keys or use the pinch-to-zoom method. 3 A focus box will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. You c...

45 Camera Color effect - Allows you to set a color effect for the photo. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, and Negative . Timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the shutter is pressed. Select Off , 3 sec , 5 sec , or 10 sec . This is ideal if you want to be included in a photo. Auto rev...

46 – Tap to delete the photo. Menu Key - Tap to access Set image as , Move , Copy , Copy to Clip Tray, Rename , Rotate left , Rotate right , Crop , Slideshow , Add location and Details . % TIP If you have a social networking account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with your soc...

47 Video Camera Getting to know the viewfinder To open the Video Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen and slide down. Recording mode - Allows you to change the recording mode to Normal , WDR recording , Live effect , or Dual recording . Settings – Tap to open the settings menu. See Usin...

48 Video Camera Recording a video 1 From the Home screen, tap Camera and slide the Mode Switch button down to change to Video mode. The Capture icon will change to . 2 The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on the screen. 3 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the...

49 Geotagging – Activate to use your phone’s location-based services. Take videos wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged videos to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the videos displayed on a map. Volume key - Set how to use the volume key. Choose from Record...

50 Dual recording The Dual recording feature allows you to record videos with the front and rear cameras at the same time. 1 Open the Camera application. 2 Change to video mode and tap > Dual recording . 3 Touch to start dual recording. % NOTE Drag the small screen to move it to your desired loca...

51 Audio zoom Increase sound sensitivity in zooming area and decrease noise when recording. 1 Open the Camera application. 2 Change to video mode, tap > Audio zoom > On . 3 Tap Record to start recording. 4 Zoom in a certain area to increase sound sensitivity and decrease noise. % NOTE Availabl...

52 Live Zooming Live Zooming allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired section appear larger or smaller. When viewing a video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out. % NOTE While a video is playing...

53 Multimedia You can store multimedia files to a microSD card or internal memory to have easy access to all your image and video files. Gallery From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Gallery . Video Wiz You can make your own movie using your images, video, and music. 1 From the Home Screen, ta...

54 % NOTE Tap to clear all edits. Tap if you want to see help information about the Video Wiz application. Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player from the Home screen, tap the Apps Key and tap Music . How to save music/video files ...

55 To change the volume while listening to music, press the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone. Touch and hold a song to access the following options: Play , Add to playlist , Share , Set as ringtone , Delete , Details , and Search . Working with Playlists You can create playlists to organize...

56 % 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 downloading o...

57 About Google applications Google applications, including mobile versions of Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and Google Maps, are loaded on your phone. 1 To set up a Google account, tap any Google application, enter your user name and password and sign in. 2 After signing in, your contacts, emai...

58 establishment. For example, “theater in New York”. 3 Tap the Search icon on the keyboard. Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map. % NOTE Location information might be inaccurate if GPS and Wi-Fi are turned off. Please make sure that GPS and Wi-Fi are turned on. Getting Dire...

59 synchronization settings, Gmail on your phone is automatically synchronized with your Gmail account on the web.The inbox conversations list is your default view. Tap to send or receive new email and to synchronize your email with your Gmail™ account on the web. Tap the Menu Key for the following ...

61 QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking. 1 While using an app that supports QSlide, tap to access QSlide. OR Open the Notifications Panel and touch an app from the QSlide apps section. 2 Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay. ...

62 image you want to use. - Tap to undo the most recent action. - Tap to redo the most recently deleted action. - Tap to select the pen type and color. You can also select the cropping tool to crop the image. - Tap to use the eraser to erase the memo that you created. - Tap to share the memo with ot...

63 2 Select the type and brand of device, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device(s). % TIP To quickly use the QuickRemote feature, touch and slide the Status Bar downward and tap on the Quick Settings bar to activate it. Touch the Menu Key to select Magic Remote setting, Move...

64 2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers. 3 For simple calculations, tap the function you want , followed by . Adding an event to your calendar % NOTE 1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key and tap Calendar . 2 To view an event, tap the date. The events occurring on that date are displayed below ...

65 Polaris Office 4 With Polaris Office 4, you can view, create and edit document files on your device. The loaded files can be from microSD cards of your device, or from downloaded email attachments. The Polaris Office 4 application supports the following file formats: txt, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, pp...

66 5 When you're finished editing, tap > Save . Then tap the Back Key to exit. Polaris Office 4 toolbar The Polaris Office 4 application has a toolbar that appears automatically when you create a document. 1 To display the toolbar in an existing document, tap . 2 Tap the Font , Paragraph , or Sty...

67 The Web Browser The 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 downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. Browser...

68 Adding bookmarks 1 When viewing the page you want to save, tap the Menu Key > Add to bookmarks . 2 Enter the desired information for Label , Address , and Add to (location to save bookmark) and tap OK . Changing the Browser settings 1 Open the Browser and tap the Menu Key > Settings . 2 Set...

69 The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings application are described in this section. To open the Settings application - From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings . - From the Home screen, tap the ...

70 - A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon . 3 Tap a network to connect to it. - If the network is open, you are prompted to confirm that you want to connect to that network by tapping Connect . - If the network is secured, you are prompt...

73 Settings seconds. Connection vibration – Vibrates your phone when the other party answers the call. TTY mode - Allows you to activate TTY mode. Hearing aids - Allows you to turn on hearing aid compatibility. Noise suppression - Allows you to suppress background noise during a call. Power button e...

74 the devices together (typically back to back) and then touch your screen. The app determines what gets beamed. To activate Android Beam : From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > All settings > Share & Connect > Android Beam . % NOTE You must enable NFC to activate Android Beam. Smar...

75 Wireless storage To manage files on your phone in the computer or copy files to the phone from the computer without a USB connection. 1 Make sure that the phone and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > All settings > Networks tab > ...

76 > Tethering & networks . Then tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to turn the function on. % NOTE Bluetooth tethering can be activated only when your smartphone is connected to AT&T network. Help Tap to view help information on the Mobile Hotspot and Bluetooth tethering functions. Mobil...

80 Smart screen Checkmark this to keep screen on when the phone detects your face looking at the screen. Smart video Checkmark this to pause videos while playing automatically when the phone detects you are not looking at the screen. Front touch key light Tap to set the Front key light options. Turn...

82 Settings device activities. The battery level displays in a percentage. The remaining time of use is also displayed. Battery percentage on status bar: Displays the battery percentage on the Status Bar. BATTERY SAVER Battery saver Tap the switch to turn this feature on. Tap the switch again to tur...

83 and other supported accounts. You also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically. Gmail TM , Calendar, and other applications may also have their own setti...

85 an app, restore backed up settings and data. PERSONAL DATAFactory data reset - Erases all data on the phone, except as follows. In the event of device failure or error, your device may record in an error log information about the device’s status at the time of the error event. The information rec...

87 the Power/Lock Key . When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Key during a call does not lock the screen. Accessibility settings shortcut - Turning this feature on allows you to activate an accessibility feature by pressing the Home Key three (3) times. Select an accessibility option ...

88 LG SOFTWARE On-Screen Phone - Turns the On-Screen Phone function on so that you can receive Wi-Fi connection requests. Refer to page 89 for LG On-Screen Phone. Help - Displays help information for the On-Screen Phone function. About phone View legal information, check phone status and software ve...

89 LG SOFTWARE On-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB and Wi-Fi. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC, using the mouse or keyboard. On-Screen Phone icons Changes the On-Screen Phone preferences. Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or disconn...

91 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://update.lgmobile.com or http://www.lg.com/commo...

92 Trademarks Trademarks • Copyright 2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi ® , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi log...

94 There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, some of which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Visit your local AT&T store or www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific offerings. % NOTE • Always ...

95 For Your Safety 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...

100 TIA Safety Information Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged...

105 Safety Guidelines inflammation. Please take your phone to an authorized service center immediately if this occurs. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phon...

108 Safety Guidelines 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, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: [email protected] Interne...

109 Safety Guidelines results. 2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the age...

110 Safety Guidelines The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for ...

111 Safety Guidelines phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased ...

112 Safety Guidelines of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do- may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this ...

113 Safety Guidelines States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wi...

114 Safety Guidelines 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 watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone compli...

115 Safety Guidelines RF exposure. 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 tha...

116 Safety Guidelines interference and work to resolve the problem. 12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov, click on "C" in the index and "Cell Phones") Fede...