LG LGK450 - User Manual

10 Table of contents 01 Custom-designed Features 13 Quick Share 14 QuickMemo+ 16 QSlide 17 Do not disturb 17 Ringtone ID 02 Basic Functions 19 Product components and accessories 20 Parts overview 22 Turning on or off the power 23 Installing the SIM card 25 Inserting the memory card 26 Removing the m...

11 Table of contents 03 Useful Apps 51 Installing and uninstalling apps 52 Phone 55 Messaging 56 Camera 63 Gallery 65 File Manager 65 Weather 66 Clock 67 Calculator 67 Tasks 68 Voice Recorder 68 Downloads 69 E-mail 71 Music 72 FM Radio 72 Contacts 74 Calendar 75 LG Backup 76 Google apps 04 Phone Set...

Custom-designed Features 13 Quick Share You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after taking them. 1 Tap , then take a photo or record a video. 2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen. You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps you ...

Custom-designed Features 14 QuickMemo+ QuickMemo+ overview You can make creative notes by using a variety options on this advanced notepad feature, such as image management and screenshots, which are not supported by the conventional notepad. Creating a note 1 Tap QuickMemo+ . 2 Tap to create a note...

Custom-designed Features 15 Writing notes on a screenshot 1 While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the status bar downwards and then tap Capture+ . Ţ The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme. Memo tools appear at the top of the screen. 2 Take notes as desired. Ţ To crop and...

Custom-designed Features 17 Do not disturb You can limit or mute notifications to avoid disturbances for a specific period of time. 1 Tap Sound & notification Do not disturb and then tap to turn the feature on. 2 Tap Sounds and vibrations and select the mode you want: Ţ Priority only : Receive s...

Basic Functions 20 Parts overview Volume Keys SIM/Memory card tray Notification LED Front Camera Lens Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor Earpiece Microphone Power/Lock Key Charger/USB Port Headset Jack Flash Microphone Rear Camera Lens Speaker

Basic Functions 22 Turning on or off the power Turning on the power When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key. Ţ When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be longer than usual. Turning off ...

Basic Functions 23 Installing the SIM card Insert the SIM card provided by your service provider to start using your device. 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray. 2 Pull out the card tray. 3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.

Basic Functions 24 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot. Ţ This device supports only Nano SIM cards. Ţ For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the phone with the correct type of SIM card. Always use a factory-made SIM card supplied by the operator. Precautions when using SIM card...

Basic Functions 25 Inserting the memory card The device supports up to a 2 TB microSD. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Ţ Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. If you use an incompatible card, it ma...

Basic Functions 26 Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety. 1 Tap General Storage & USB . 2 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray. 3 Pull out the card tray and remove the memory card. Ţ Do not remove the memory card while the device is tran...

Basic Functions 27 Ţ Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device. Ţ When connecting a USB cable, make sure that the icon on the cable faces up. Connecting the cable in the wrong way may damage the device. Ţ Make sure to use an LG-approved charger, battery and charging cable. Charging th...

Basic Functions 28 Touch screen You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures. Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option. Touching and holding Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available options.

Basic Functions 29 Double-tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a photo or map. Swiping Touch and hold an item, such as an app or widget, then swipe it to another location. You can use this gesture to move an item. Flicking Gently touch and hold on the screen, then flick left or right to qu...

Basic Functions 30 Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart. Ţ Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You might damage the touch sensor. Ţ A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a m...

Basic Functions 31 Home screen Home screen overview The Home screen is the starting point for accessing various functions and apps on your device. Tap on any screen to directly go to the Home screen.You can manage all apps and widgets on the Home screen. Swipe the screen left or right to view all in...

Basic Functions 32 Ţ Folder : Create folders to group apps by your preferences. Ţ Page icon : Displays the total number of Home screen canvases. The icon reflecting the current canvas will be highlighted. Ţ Quick access area : Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so that they can be accessed fr...

Basic Functions 33 Status icons When there is a notification for an unread message, calendar event or alarm, the status bar displays the corresponding notification icon. Check your device's status by viewing notification icons displayed on the status bar. Ţ : No signal Ţ : Data is being transmitted ...

Basic Functions 34 Notifications panel You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downwards.Use quick access icons in the notifications panel to easily and quickly turn a function on or off.Drag left or right on the list of quick access icons to select the function icon you want...

Basic Functions 35 Switching the screen orientation You can set the screen orientation to automatically switch, according to the device's physical orientation.On the notification panel, tap Rotation from the quick access icon list. You can also tap Display and activate Auto-rotate screen . Editing t...

Basic Functions 36 Viewing the background theme You can view only the background image by hiding the apps and widgets on the Home screen.Spread two fingers apart while on the Home screen. Ţ To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets, pinch your fingers on the Home screen or ta...

Basic Functions 37 Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another app. Ţ A new folder is created and the apps are added to the folder. Editing folders On the Home screen, tap a folder and do one of the following actions. Ţ To ...

Basic Functions 38 Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/Lock Key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time.If you press the Power/Lock Key when a screen lock is not set, the Home screen appears i...

Basic Functions 39 Ţ If you enter an incorrect pattern more than a specified number of times consecutively, you can unlock the screen by using your backup PIN. Ţ If screen lock is set using a Knock code, Pattern, PIN or Password and you enter an incorrect pin or pattern more than a specified number ...

Basic Functions 40 KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen. Ţ This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the user. Ţ When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. ...

Basic Functions 41 Knock Code You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When the screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by tapping the screen in a specified sequence. Ţ You can use your Knock Code, together with the KnockOn feature. Ţ If you enter an incorrect Kno...

Basic Functions 42 Memory card encryption You can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another device. 1 Tap General Security Encrypt SD card . 2 Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then tap CONTINUE to...

Basic Functions 43 Taking screenshots You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing. Via a shortcut Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and the Volume Down (-) key at the same time for at least two seconds. Ţ Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder in the Gallery . Via C...

Basic Functions 44 Entering text Using the Smart keyboard You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.With the Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors when...

Basic Functions 45 Suggesting words Smart keyboard automatically analyzes your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your device, the more precise the suggestions are.Enter text, then tap a suggested word. Ţ The selected word is automatically entered. You do...

Basic Functions 46 Customizing the keyboard height You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when typing. 1 Tap General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height . You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard h...

Basic Functions 47 Splitting the keyboard You can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of the screen when the screen is in landscape mode.Tap General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard . You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Key...

Basic Functions 48 Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, touch and hold and then select . Ţ To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly with the correct pronunciation and accent. Ţ To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is connected to a network. Adding langua...

Basic Functions 49 Clip Tray If you copy or cut an image or text, it is automatically saved to the clip tray and can be pasted to any space at any time. 1 On the keyboard, touch and hold and select .You can also touch and hold the text input window, then select CLIP TRAY . 2 Select and paste an item...

Useful Apps 51 Installing and uninstalling apps Installing apps Access an app store to search and download apps. Ţ You can use SmartWorld , Play Store or the app store provided by your service provider. Ţ Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in. Ţ Some apps may charge fees. ...

Useful Apps 52 Phone Voice call Make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as manually entering a phone number or making a call from the contact list or the list of recent calls. Making a call from the keypad 1 Tap Dial . 2 Make a call by using a method of your choice: Ţ Enter a p...

Useful Apps 53 Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call, drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call screen. Ţ To send a rejection message, swipe on the incoming call screen and select your message. Ţ To add or edit a rejection message, tap Networks Call Decline and reject calls Declin...

Useful Apps 54 Making a three-way calling You can make a call to another contact during a call. 1 During a call, tap Add call . 2 Enter a phone number and tap . Ţ The two calls are displayed on the screen at the same time, and the first call is put on hold. 3 To start a conference call, tap . Ţ You ...

Useful Apps 55 Messaging Sending a message You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app. Ţ Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges. Consult with your service provider for more information. 1 Tap . 2 Tap . 3 Specify a recipient and create a message. Ţ To atta...

Useful Apps 56 Camera Starting the camera You can take a photo or record a video to keep the memorable moments.Tap . Ţ Before taking a photo, wipe the camera lens with a microfiber cloth. If your finger touches the camera lens, you may get blurry photos. Ţ If the battery level is lower than 5%, char...

Useful Apps 57 Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your environment.On the camera screen, tap or drag the screen in any directoin to switch between the front and rear cameras. Ţ Use the front camera to take selfies. See Taking selfies for details. Zoom...

Useful Apps 58 Taking a photo 1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on. 2 Tap to take a photo. You can also press a volume key. Ţ When the screen is turned off or locked, start the camera by pressing the Volume Down (-) key twice. To activate this function, tap General and t...

Useful Apps 59 Panorama You can create a panoramic photo by moving the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuous shots of a wide view. 1 Open the camera and tap MODE . 2 Tap and then slowly move the camera in one direction. Ţ Move the device by following the direction of the arrow ...

Useful Apps 60 Customizing the camera options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences.Open the camera and tap . Ţ Available options vary depending on the selected camera (front or rear camera) and the selected camera mode. Select an aspect ratio for photos or quality f...

Useful Apps 61 Applying film effects You can apply filters of various colors to photos. 1 Open the camera and tap . 2 Select the desired film effect. Taking selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. Ţ When using the front camera, you can change how selfie...

Useful Apps 62 Interval shot You can take selfies at an interval.While using the front camera, touch and hold . You can also show your palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly. Ţ Four photos are taken at three second interval. Auto shot You can use the face detection feature to take s...

Useful Apps 63 Gallery Gallery overview You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device. 1 Tap . Ţ Saved photos and videos are displayed by folder. 2 Tap a folder and select a file. Ţ View the selected file in full-screen mode. Ţ Swipe left or right on the displayed photo or video scr...

Useful Apps 64 Editing photos 1 While viewing a photo, tap . 2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo. 3 Tap to apply changes. 4 Tap SAVE to save changes. Ţ The changes are overwritten to the original file. Ţ To save the edited photo as another file, tap Save copy . Playing a video Add...

Useful Apps 65 Deleting files You can delete files by using one of the following options: Ţ Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete . Ţ Tap from the file list and delete the desired files. Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options: Ţ While viewing a ph...

Useful Apps 66 Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time. 1 Tap Alarm . 2 Tap to add a new alarm. 3 Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE . Ţ If you select a previously set alarm, you can edit the alarm. Ţ To delete an alarm, tap at the top of the screen. You can also to...

Useful Apps 67 Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time. 1 Tap Stopwatch . 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. Ţ To record a lap time, tap Lap . 3 Tap Stop to suspend the stopwatch. Ţ To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume . Ţ To delete all the stopwatch records, tap Reset . Calculat...

Useful Apps 68 Voice Recorder You can record and save your voice or others' voices from important events. Recorded voice files can be played back or shared. 1 Tap . 2 Tap . Ţ To pause recording, tap . 3 Tap to end recording. Ţ The file is saved automatically and the recorded files screen appears. 4 ...

Useful Apps 69 E-mail E-mail overview You can register an email account to your device and then you can check and send emails from your device. Ţ If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage fee depending on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more information. Reg...

Useful Apps 70 Opening another email account If several email accounts are registered and you want to view another account, tap and select another one from the account list. Checking email 1 Tap and select a mail box. 2 Select an email from the email list. Ţ The email message appears. Sending email ...

Useful Apps 71 Music You can play and manage music files saved on your device. 1 Tap . 2 Select a category. 3 Select a music file. Add or remove from favorites. Back to the previous screen. Adjust the sound volume. Play in random order. Tap to play from the beginning of the current file / Double-tap...

Useful Apps 72 FM Radio Your phone has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. Ţ You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack. Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts.Tap . Adding contacts...

Useful Apps 73 Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options: Ţ On the contact list screen, enter a contact name in the search box. Ţ Scroll the contact list up or down. Ţ From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a contact. Conta...

Useful Apps 74 Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks. Adding events 1 Tap . 2 Select a date and then tap . 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE . Ţ If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events, a pop-up window appears showing a list of the e...

Useful Apps 75 LG Backup You can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device. 1 Tap General Backup & reset LG Backup . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to select whether to back up data in the preset backup folder on the device or to copy data to other devices. Ţ Resetting your de...

Useful Apps 76 Google apps You can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google account registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for the first time. If you do not have a Google account, create one from your device. For details on how to use an app, see the Help ...

Useful Apps 77 Play Movies & TV Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies. Purchase content and play it anywhere. Hangouts Exchange messages. Make a video call with an individual or a group. Photos View or share photos or albums saved on your device. Docs Create documents or edit docume...

Phone Settings 79 Settings You can customize the device settings in accordance with your preferences.Tap . Ţ Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item. Ţ Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using the Tab view . Networks Airplane mode You can tur...

Phone Settings 80 Ţ The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi-Fi networks. If you do not want to automatically connect to a certain Wi-Fi network, touch and hold the network and then tap Forget network . Wi-Fi Direct You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi-Fi Dire...

Phone Settings 81 3 Select a device from the list. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to perform authentication. Ţ This step is skipped for previously accessed devices. Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file. Ţ You can send multimedia files or contacts. 2 Tap Bluetooth . 3 Select a target devic...

Phone Settings 82 Call You can customize call settings, such as voice call and international call options. Ţ Some features may not be supported depending on the area or service provider. See Phone for details. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Call . 2 Customize the desired settings. USB tether...

Phone Settings 83 Mobile Hotspot You can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can connect to the internet by using your device's mobile data. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Mobile Hotspot & Tethering Mobile Hotspot and then tap to activate it. 2 Tap Set up Mobile Hot...

Phone Settings 84 Mobile networks You can customize mobile data settings. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More Mobile networks . 2 Customize the following settings: Ţ Mobile data : Turn mobile data on or off. Ţ Data roaming : Browse the web, use emails, multimedia messages and other data serv...

Phone Settings 85 Emergency alerts You can customize the emergency alerts settings. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > More > Emergency alerts . 2 Tap > Settings to customize the following settings: Extreme alerts , Severe alerts , AMBER alerts , Spanish , Alert sound , and Alert vibr...

Phone Settings 87 Display You can customize detailed settings for each screen type.On the settings screen, tap Display and customize the following settings: Ţ Home screen : Customize settings for the Home screen. See Home screen settings for details. Ţ Lock screen : Customize lock screen settings. S...

Phone Settings 89 Ţ Google Location History : Configure the Google location history settings. Accounts & sync You can add or manage accounts, including a Google account. You can also sync particular apps or user information automatically. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Accounts & sync...

Phone Settings 92 Ţ Verify apps : Block the installation of harmful apps. Display a warning message when a harmful app is installed. Ţ Credential protection : View the storage type where the security certificate will be saved. Ţ Certificate management : Manage the security certificate saved on the d...

Phone Settings 93 Ţ PORTABLE STORAGE : View the total storage space and free space in the memory card. This option appears only when a memory card is inserted. To unmount the memory card, tap . Battery & power saving You can view the current battery information or turn on battery saver. 1 On the...

Phone Settings 94 Backup & reset You can back up data saved on your device to another device or account. Reset the device, if necessary. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Backup & reset . 2 Customize the following settings: Ţ LG Backup : Back up and restore all data saved on the device. ...

Appendix 96 Language Settings Select a language to use on your device. Ţ Tap General Language & keyboard Language , and select a language. LG Bridge LG Bridge overview LG Bridge is an app that helps you manage the photos, songs, videos and documents saved on your LG smartphone from your computer...

Appendix 97 Installing LG Bridge on a computer 1 Go to www.lg.com from your computer. 2 In the search bar, enter the name of your device. 3 Click Support Software, Firmware, & Drivers LG Bridge , and download the setup file. Ţ Click Details to view the minimum requirements for installing LG Brid...

Appendix 98 FAQ This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures SIM card error There is no SIM card in the phone or it is inser...

Appendix 102 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...

Appendix 103 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 ...

Appendix 105 Ţ Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty. Ţ An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a s...

Appendix 106 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 Frequen...

Appendix 111 Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio Frequ...

Appendix 116 any temporary 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 po...

Appendix 117 Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of si...

Appendix 119 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the a...

Appendix 120 Ţ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Ţ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and...

Appendix 121 Charger and Adapter Safety Ţ The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. Ţ Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket. Ţ Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. Ţ Use the correct adapter for you...

Appendix 123 Ţ When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. Ţ If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit t...

Appendix 124 Ţ 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 Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:...

Appendix 131 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/cellphones/)Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)International Commi...