LG LGL157BL - User Manual

Custom-designed Features 6 Multi-tasking feature Multi-Window You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into multiple windows.While using an app, touch and hold from the Home touch buttons, then select an app from the recently-used apps list. • You can use two apps at the same t...

Custom-designed Features 7 Overview screen The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently-used apps.To view the list of recently-used apps, tap on the Home touch buttons. • Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the app with the Multi-Window feature. You can als...

Custom-designed Features 8 Quick share You can share a photo or video using a desired app immediately after taking it. 1 Tap , then take a photo or record a video. 2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that app.You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to s...

Basic Functions 11 Parts overview Earpiece Touch screen Proximity/Ambient light sensor Stereo headset jack Microphone Front camera lens Volume keys (+/-) Rear camera lens Charger/USB cable port Flash Speaker Power/Lock key

Basic Functions 13 Turning the power on or off Turning the power on When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key. • When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration takes place. The first booting time for the smartphone may be longer than usual. Turning the p...

Basic Functions 14 Inserting the memory card The device can support up to a 32 GB microSD card. (Not included) Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory card may not be compatible with your device. 1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other h...

Basic Functions 15 • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. If you use an incompatible card, it may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it. • Frequent writing and erasing of data may shorten the memory card lifespan. Removing the memory card Un...

Basic Functions 16 Battery Installing the battery 1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below. 2 Insert the battery.

Basic Functions 17 3 To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place. • Follow the instructions in this user guide cautiously when handling the device. Failure to do so may damage the device or cause injury to yours...

Basic Functions 18 Charging the battery Before using the device, fully charge the battery. • Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device. • Make sure to use an LG-approved charger, battery and charging cable. Charging the battery with a third-party charger may cause the battery to explo...

Basic Functions 19 Precautions when using the device • When replacing the battery, take extra care to ensure that no foreign substances or water enter the device. • Ensure that the inside of the device does not make contact with a metallic object or water. • Make sure to use the USB cable provided; ...

Basic Functions 20 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 21 Double-tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map. Dragging Touch an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to another location in a controlled motion. You can use this gesture to move an item. Swiping Touch the screen with your finger and move...

Basic Functions 22 Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart. • Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You might damage the touch sensor. • A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a m...

Basic Functions 23 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 24 • Google search widget : Perform a Google search by inputting spoken or written keywords. • Folder : Create folders to group apps by your preferences. • Page icon : Display the total number of Home screen canvases. Tap the desired page icon to go to the page. The icon reflecting t...

Basic Functions 25 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. No signalData is being transmitted over the ...

Basic Functions 26 Notifications panel You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downward on the main screen. • To open the quick access icons list, drag the notifications panel downwards or tap . • To rearrange, add, or remove icons, tap EDIT . • If you touch and hold the icon...

Basic Functions 27 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 Settings Display and activate Auto-rotate screen . ...

Basic Functions 28 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 on the Home screen. • To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets, pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap . Mo...

Basic Functions 29 Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another app. • 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. • To ...

Basic Functions 30 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 ...

Basic Functions 31 Lock screen settings You can customize the following lock screen settings. 1 Tap Settings Lock screen . 2 Customize the following settings: • Select screen lock : Select a screen lock method. • Smart Lock : Set trusted places, devices, face, voice, and/or on- body detection so tha...

Basic Functions 32 KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen. • 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. • When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. ...

Basic Functions 33 Creating a Knock Code 1 Tap Settings Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code . 2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and tap NEXT . 3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap CONFIRM . Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code Unl...

Basic Functions 34 • To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set using a PIN or password. • Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not available. • If the device is turned off while encryption is underway, the encryption process will fail, and some data may be dam...

Basic Functions 35 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 36 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 or gently drag the left or right side of the keyboard...

Basic Functions 37 • This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards. • This function may not be supported for some languages. Customizing the keyboard height You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when typing. 1 Tap Settings Language & keyboard LG Key...

Basic Functions 38 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 Settings Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard . You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Ke...

Basic Functions 39 Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, tap touch and hold and then select . • To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly. • To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is connected to a network. • To select the language for voice recognition, tap...

Basic Functions 40 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 42 Installing and uninstalling apps Installing apps Access an app store to search and download apps. • You can use the SmartWorld, Play Store or the app store provided by your service provider. • Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in. • Some apps may charge fee...

Useful Apps 43 Uninstalling apps from the app store To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download the app and uninstall it. • Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users. Uninstalled apps You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also reinstall apps within 24 hou...

Useful Apps 44 Phone Voice call Make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as manually entering a phone number and 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: • Enter a ...

Useful Apps 45 Answering a call To answer a call, drag on the incoming call screen. • When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by using the call/end button on the headset. • To end a call simply by pressing the Power/Lock key, tap Settings Call Answer and end calls , then turn on End...

Useful Apps 46 Functions accessible during a call During a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping on- screen buttons: • Hold : Place the current call on hold. • Contacts : View the contact list during a call. • End : End a call. • Keypad : Display or hide the dial pad. • Speaker : Tu...

Useful Apps 47 Viewing call records To view recent call records, tap Call logs . Then, you can use the following functions: • To view detailed call records, select a contact. To make a call to the selected contact, tap . • To delete call records, tap Delete . • The displayed call duration may differ...

Useful Apps 48 Messaging Sending a message You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app. • 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. • To atta...

Useful Apps 49 Camera Starting the camera You can take a photo or record a video to cherish all of your memorable moments.Tap . • Before taking a photo or recording a video, wipe the camera lens with a soft cloth. • Be careful not to stain the camera lens with your fingers or other foreign substance...

Useful Apps 50 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 the Volume Down (-) or Volume Up (+) key to take a photo. • When the screen is turned off or locked, start the camera by pressing the Volume Down (-) key twice...

Useful Apps 52 Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures.Touch and hold . • Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while is held down. • You can take up to 30 photos. Simple view Tap Simple view to hide the menus on the camera screen. Tap to display them. Switc...

Useful Apps 53 Zoom in or out You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a photo or recording a video. • On the camera screen, pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or out, then use the displayed +/- slide bar. • The zoom feature is not available when using the front camera in sel...

Useful Apps 54 • To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap Selfie shot Gesture shot . • Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them. • This feature may not be available while using some of the camera features. Auto shot You ...

Useful Apps 55 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. • Four photos are taken at about two second intervals after a timer delay of three seconds. Save as flipped ...

Useful Apps 56 Gallery Gallery overview You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device. 1 Tap . • Saved photos and videos are displayed by folder. 2 Tap a folder and select a file. • View the selected file in full-screen mode. • While viewing a photo, swipe left or right to view the ...

Useful Apps 57 Editing photos 1 While viewing a photo, tap . 2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo. 3 Tap SAVE to save changes. • The changes are overwritten to the original file. • To save the edited photo as another file, tap Save copy . Playing a video Add to or remove from your ...

Useful Apps 58 Deleting files You can delete files by using one of the following options: • Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete . • Tap in an album, select files you want to delete, then tap DELETE . • Deleted files are automatically moved to Trash and they can be restored to t...

Useful Apps 59 Email Email overview You can register an email account to your device and then you can check and send emails from your device. • If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more information. Registeri...

Useful Apps 60 Checking email 1 Tap and select a mailbox. 2 Select an email from the email list. • The email message appears. Sending email 1 Tap . 2 Enter the recipient’s email address. 3 Enter a subject and message. • To attach files, tap . • To access optional menu items, tap . 4 Tap to send the ...

Useful Apps 61 Syncing events Tap Calendars to sync and select a calendar to sync. • When your events are saved from the device to your Google account, they are automatically synced with the Google calendar, too. Then, you can sync other devices with the Google calendar in order to make those device...

Useful Apps 62 2 Set the time and tap Start . • To pause the timer, tap Pause . To resume the timer, tap Resume . • To reset the timer settings, tap Reset . Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time. 1 Tap Tools Clock Stopwatch . 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. • To record a la...

Useful Apps 63 3 Tap Done to save the note. Writing notes on a photo 1 Tap Tools QuickMemo+ . 2 Tap to take a photo, then tap OK . • The photo is automatically attached into the notepad. 3 Tap or to write notes on the photo. • Write notes by hand on the photo. • Enter text below the photo. 4 Tap Don...

Useful Apps 64 • Photo memos : View notes created by . • Capture+ : View notes created by Capture+. • Trash : View deleted notes. • New category : Add categories. • : Rearrange, add or delete categories. To change the name of a category, tap the category. • Some folders do not appear when launching ...

Useful Apps 66 Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts.Tap Productivity Contacts . Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen, tap . 2 Enter the contact’s details and tap SAVE . Importing contacts You can import contacts from another storage device. 1 On the...

Useful Apps 67 Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On the contact list screen, select a contact. 2 On the contact detail screen, tap and edit details. 3 Tap SAVE to save changes. Deleting contacts You can delete contacts by using one of the following options: • On the contact list screen, touch and hol...

Useful Apps 68 Music You can play and manage songs or music albums. 1 Tap Media Music . 2 Select a category. 3 Select a music file. Back to the previous screen.Add to or delete from your favorites. Play in random order. Adjust the sound volume.Tap to play from the beginning of the current file / Dou...

Useful Apps 69 Tasks You can register tasks to your device to easily manage schedules. 1 Tap Tools Tasks . 2 Tap to add a task. 3 Enter task details and then tap SAVE . Google apps You can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google account registration window appears automatically when ...

Useful Apps 70 Google Use the Google to search for web pages, images, news and more by entering or speaking keywords. Maps Find your location or the location of a place on the map. View geographical information. Photos View or share photos or albums saved on your device. Play Movies & TV Use you...

Phone Settings 72 Settings You can customize the device settings in accordance with your preferences.Tap Settings . • Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item. WIRELESS NETWORKS Airplane mode You can turn off the call and mobile data functions. When this mode is on, functio...

Phone Settings 74 Bluetooth You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a Bluetooth headset and a keyboard. This makes it easier to control the device. Pairing with another device 1 On the settings screen, tap Bluetooth . 2 ...

Phone Settings 75 Mobile data You can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data usage. Turning on mobile data 1 On the settings screen, tap Mobile data . 2 Tap to activate it. Customizing mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen, tap Mobile data . 2 Customize the following set...

Phone Settings 76 More Mobile networks You can customize the mobile network settings. 1 On the settings screen, tap More Mobile networks . 2 Customize the following settings: • Mobile data : Turn mobile data on or off. • Data roaming : Turn data roaming on or off. • Access Point Names : View or chan...

Phone Settings 77 Configuring VPN settings 1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list. 2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT . • To save the account details, select the Save account information checkbox. Emergency alerts If emergency alerts are issued, those alerts will appear on this menu.On the...

Phone Settings 78 DEVICE Sound You can customize sound and vibrate settings.On the settings screen, tap Sound and customize the following settings: • Sound profile : Change the sound mode to sound, silent, or vibrate only. • Volume : Adjust the sound volume for various items. • Ringtone : Select a r...

Phone Settings 79 notification messages. Receive notification messages only on particular days of the week. • Apps : Select the apps that can show their notification messages on the screen and set the priorities of those apps in regard to notification messages. • Lock screen : Display or hide a noti...

Phone Settings 81 screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. • Power key instantly locks : Enable to instantly lock the screen when the Power/Lock Key is pressed. This setting overrides the lock timer setting. Storage You can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage ...

Phone Settings 82 Memory You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of time and the memory occupied by an app. 1 On the settings screen, tap Memory . 2 Tap to set a time slot to retrieve data. Apps You can view a list of installed apps. Stop apps from running or delete app...

Phone Settings 83 PERSONAL Location You can customize how your location information is used by particular apps. 1 On the settings screen, tap Location . 2 Customize the following settings: • Mode : Select a method to provide your location information. • RECENT LOCATION REQUEST : View apps that recen...

Phone Settings 85 • Text-to-speech output : Configure the settings for text-to- speech output. • Pointer speed : Adjust the pointer speed of a mouse or trackpad. • Reverse buttons : Reverse the right mouse button to perform primary direct-manipulation actions. Backup & reset You can back up data...

Phone Settings 86 SYSTEM Shortcut keys You can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen is turned off or locked. 1 On the settings screen, tap Shortcut keys . 2 Tap to activate it. • Press the Volume Down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned o...

Appendix 90 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 ...

Appendix 91 LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the- Air (OTA) This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone’s software to a newer version via OTA, without connecting a USB cable. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your de...

Appendix 92 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 96 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 98 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 101 HAC statement This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to t...

For Your Safety 102 Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the bac...

For Your Safety 103 In June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted. The FCC issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can ...

For Your Safety 104 Can I minimize my RF exposure? If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time.You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops of...

For Your Safety 105 Where can I get further information about RF emissions? For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of April 2005): U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazineNovember-December 2000Telephone: (888) INFO-FDAhttp://www.fda.gov (U...

For Your Safety 106 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur StrahlenschutzIngolstaedter Landstr. 185764 OberschleissheimGermanyTelephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156http://www.icnirp.de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th FloorWashington, D...

For Your Safety 108 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to requ...

For Your Safety 110 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high vo...

For Your Safety 111 TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF...

For Your Safety 112 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 indepe...

For Your Safety 113 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 blasting operations, turn your p...

For Your Safety 115 Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Caution Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture o...

For Your Safety 116 Charger and Adapter Safety • The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. • Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket. • Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. • Use the correct adapter ...

For Your Safety 118 General Notice • Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip. • Talking on your phone for a long period of time may re...

For Your Safety 119 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 ...

For Your Safety 120 • 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 different aspects of RF safety to e...

For Your Safety 121 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures characteri...

For Your Safety 122 6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address im...

For Your Safety 123 locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is de...

For Your Safety 124 10. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described above would apply to chi...

For Your Safety 125 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/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsa ndProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default...

For Your Safety 126 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car, driving is your first respons...

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 129 ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SE...