LG LGK371 - User Manual

Features you will love 13 Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos. Using Capture+ You can use Capture+ function to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. 1 Touch and slide the status bar downward and tap . 2 Create a m...

Features you will love 14 Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. Taking the photos with a gesture There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. Ţ Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it ...

Basics 16 Accessories 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 offering...

Basics 17 Phone layout Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Earpiece Charger/USB Port Headset Jack Power/Lock Key Speaker Rear Camera Lens Volume Keys Flash

Basics 19 Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning your phone on Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on. Turning your phone off 1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears. 2 Tap ...

Basics 21 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the phone to it using the USB cable. WARNING Ţ Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unap...

Basics 22 Extending your phone's battery life: Ţ Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off. Ţ Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. Ţ Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applic...

Basics 23 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 Tap > > > General tab > Storage & USB > . 2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card. WARNING Ţ Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or acce...

Basics 24 Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on th...

Basics 26 Google account setup The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one. Creating your Google account 1 Tap > > > General tab > Ac...

Basics 27 Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. To unlock the device, press th...

Basics 28 Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the Home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen. NOTE Ţ If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, you will be ...

Basics 29 Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, when it recognizes your, or when it detects it's on your body...

Basics 30 2 Widget – Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps drawer or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a Widget can function as an on-screen application. 3 Application Icons – Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it. 4 Location Indicato...

Basics 31 Returning to recently-used 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 application, sto...

Basics 32 Removing an app from the Quick Button Area Touch and hold the desired Quick Button, drag it to . NOTE Ţ The Apps Button cannot be removed. Customizing app icons on the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an application icon until it unlocks from its current position, then release it. The editing ...

Basics 33 1 Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired button to directly access the settings menu for the function. To see more toggle buttons, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add or rearrange quick setting buttons. 2 Current notifications are listed, each wit...

Basics 34 Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery fully charged Wired headset connected Battery is charging Call in progress The phone is connected to a PC via a USB cable Missed call Downloading data Bluetooth is on Uploading data System warning GPS is on An alarm is set New voicemail available Choose...

Basics 35 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 field. Using the keypad and entering text Icon Description Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to ...

Basics 36 To split or merge the keyboard You can split the keyboard in half by spreading two fingers horizontally on the landscape keyboard. This makes it easier to type using your thumbs. Make sure the Split keyboard setting is enabled to use this feature. Ţ Tap > > > General tab > Lang...

Apps 39 Installing or uninstalling apps Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid applications. To open the Play Store app Tap > > . To open a screen with details about an app At any time while browsing in Play Store, tap an app to open its details screen.The App details scr...

Apps 40 Calls You can enjoy clear calling across the region. Making a call 1 Tap > . 2 Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap . 3 After entering the desired number, tap to place the call. 4 To end the call, tap . NOTE Ţ To enter "+" to make international calls, touch an...

Apps 41 Making a second call 1 During your first call, tap > Add call and enter the number. 2 Tap . 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. 4 Tap the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or tap to start a conference call. 5 To end all calls...

Apps 42 Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1 Tap > . 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Matches are displayed as you be...

Apps 43 Favorites contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites. Adding a contact to your favorites 1 Tap > . 2 Tap a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the star at the top right of the screen. The star will be highlighted. Removing a contact from your favorites list 1 Tap >...

Apps 44 Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messaging into one intuitive, easy to use menu. NOTE Ţ You may be charged for each message you send. Please consult with your service provider. Sending a message 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap , then select one or more entries from your Contacts lis...

Apps 45 Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Ţ Tap > > . Taking a photo 1 Frame your subject on the screen. 2 A square around the subject indicates that the camera has focused. 3 Tap to take a photo. Your picture will be automatically saved to the G...

Apps 46 8 Tap to exit the camera. NOTE Ţ Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect. Using the advanced settings In the camera viewfinder, tap to show the adv...

Apps 47 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. Once you have taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took. Tap to edit the photo. Tap to take anoth...

Apps 48 After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded. Tap to edit the video. 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 addit...

Apps 49 Gallery The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage, including those you've taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations. 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in ...

Apps 50 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image: Ţ Double-tap anywhere to zoom in and out. Ţ Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out. Playing a video 1 Tap > > . 2 Select the video you want to watch. Video options 1 ...

Apps 51 NOTE Ţ While playing a video, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. Ţ While playing a video, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness. Ţ While playing a video, slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-forward and r...

Apps 52 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, Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users) and other accounts. Ţ Tap > > . Adding an account The first time you open the Email...

Apps 53 Changing the Email app general settings Ţ Tap > Settings > General settings . Deleting an email account Ţ Tap > Settings > > Remove account > Select the account to delete (if necessary) > REMOVE (if necessary) > YES . Music Your phone has a music player that lets you ...

Apps 54 Music player options Tap to pause playback. Tap to resume playback. Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to fast-forward.Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to re...

Apps 55 Clock The Clock app 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. Ţ Tap > > . Alarms The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms. 1 Tap the Alarm...

Apps 56 Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. 1 Tap the Stopwatch tab. 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. Ţ Tap Lap to record lap times. 3 Tap Stop to stop stopwatch. Calculator The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard...

Apps 57 LG Backup About backing up and restoring device data It is recommended that you regularly create and save a backup file on the internal storage, especially before updating any software. Maintaining a current backup file in storage memory may allow you to recover device data if your device is...

Apps 58 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. NOTE Ţ Some apps may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Google Search quick...

Settings 61 Access the Settings menu The Settings app allows you to customize and personalize your phone. Opening the settings app Ţ Tap > touch and hold > System settings . OR Ţ Tap > > . Viewing settings Tap to switch the view mode. Ţ List view – Scroll up and down through the list. Ţ ...

Settings 62 2 Tap a network to connect to it. Ţ If the network is secured with a lock icon, you will need to enter a security key or password. 3 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status. NOTE Ţ If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to Off, the device may automatically co...

Settings 63 Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device 1 On the Settings screen, tap the Network tab > Bluetooth . 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on and start scanning for available Bluetooth devices. Ţ If you want to detect the visible devices in range additionally, tap SEARCH . 3 Choose the devi...

Settings 64 Data Manager Displays the data usage and mobile data usage limit. 1 On the Settings screen, tap the Network tab > Data Manager . 2 Tap to toggle your mobile data connection On or Off. This allows you to manage your mobile data usage. You can use a Wi-Fi network connection for data ins...

Settings 65 Ţ Silence incoming calls – Enable to allow you to flip the device to silence incoming calls. Ţ Call duration – Allows you to view the call duration for various types of calls. Ţ Sound settings – Allows you to change settings for various sounds on the device. Ţ Additional settings – Allow...

Settings 66 Android Beam When this feature is turned on, you can transfer app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. Just bring the device together (typically back to back) and then tap your screen. The app determines what gets beamed. 1 On the Settings screen, ...

Settings 67 USB tethering Allows you to share the internet connection with your computer via a USB cable. 1 Connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable. 2 On the Settings screen, tap the Network tab > Tethering . 3 Tap next to USB tethering to turn the feature on. Mobile Hotspot You can also u...

Settings 68 VPN From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. On the Settings screen, tap the Network tab > More > VPN . Emergency alerts If emergen...

Settings 69 More sound and notification settings Allows you to set other sound and notification settings. On the Settings screen, tap the Sound and notification tab > More . Ţ Default Notification sound – Allows you to set the notification sound. You can also add and delete notification sounds. Ţ...

Settings 70 Ţ Smart Lock – Sets to keep your phone unlocked with trusted device or a place. If you need more information, please refer to the Smart Lock section in Basics . Ţ Screen swipe effect – Sets the effect used when swiping the lock screen. Ţ Wallpaper – Select the wallpaper to display for yo...

Settings 71 Auto-rotate screen Set to switch orientation automatically when you rotate the phone.On the Settings screen, tap the Display tab > Auto-rotate screen . Screen timeout Set the time delay before the screen automatically turns off.On the Settings screen, tap the Display tab > Screen t...

Settings 72 Ţ Text-to-speech output – Tap to set the preferred engine or general settings for text-to-speech output. Ţ Pointer speed – Adjust the pointer speed. Ţ Reverse buttons – Reverse the mouse buttons to use the primary button on the right side. Location Turn on location service, your phone de...

Settings 73 Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.On the Settings screen, tap the General tab > Accessibility . Ţ Vision – Sets options for people with impaired sight. - TalkBack – Allows you to set up the TalkBack functi...

Settings 74 - Touch assistant – Show a touch board with easy access to common actions. - Screen timeout – Sets the amount of time before the backlight turns off automatically. - Touch control areas – Allows you to select an area of the screen to limit touch activation to just that area of the screen...

Settings 75 Ţ Encrypt SD card storage – Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices. Ţ Set up SIM card lock – Sets the PIN to lock your SIM card and allows you to change the PIN. Ţ Password typing visible – Enable to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them ...

Settings 76 SD card Ţ Total space – Displays the total amount of space and the remaining available space in your memory card. This option is displayed only when a memory card is inserted. Battery & power saving Displays the current battery status including the percentage of remaining charge and ...

Appendix 79 Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select your country and language. This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer v...

Appendix 80 NOTE Ţ Your personal data from internal phone storage—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence—might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software. Theref...

Appendix 85 More information Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource. lge.com.In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclai...

For Your Safety 87 Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved i...

For Your Safety 89 Ţ Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone during or immediately after opera...

For Your Safety 90 Any belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF e...

For Your Safety 94 Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156 http://www.icnirp.de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: (202) 293-8020 http://www.ansi.org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 ...

For Your Safety 99 Ţ Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. TIA Safety Information The f...

For Your Safety 100 Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unne...

For Your Safety 102 Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.Areas with a potentially explosive atm...

For Your Safety 103 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter...

For Your Safety 104 Ţ Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Only authorized service providers shall replace battery (If the ...

For Your Safety 106 Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards Ţ Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources. Ţ Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty. Ţ Wh...

For Your Safety 107 voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data. Ţ When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so you don't disturb others. Ţ Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it...

For Your Safety 114 International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection(http://www.icnirp.de)World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project(http://www.who.int/emf)National Radiological Protection Board (UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/) Driving Check the laws and regulations...