LG LGL163BL - 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 to the app you want 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 SIM/microSD card tray Flash Rear camera lens Charger/USB cable port Flash Speaker Power/Lock key Volume keys (+/-)

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 supports up to a 2 TB microSD card. (Not included)Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • It is recommended to use exFAT file system when using external memory more than 32...

Basic Functions 15 Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety. 1 Tap Settings Storage . 2 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray. 3 Pull out the card tray and remove the memory card. • Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring ...

Basic Functions 16 Charging the battery Before using the device, fully charge the battery. Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger, insert the other end of the cable into the cable port, and then plug the charger into a power socket. • When connecting a USB cable, make sure that the ico...

Basic Functions 17 Optimizing battery life Extend your battery’s power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Extending your device battery life • Turn off radio communications whe...

Basic Functions 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 • 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 you selected. The icon...

Basic Functions 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 • If you incorrectly attempt to unlock the device 5 times, the screen is blocked for 30 seconds. Secure start-up settings When you select Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password as a screen lock method, you can configure your device to be locked whenever turning on the device in orde...

Basic Functions 30 • Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen lock method. 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 ...

Basic Functions 31 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 32 • 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 33 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 34 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 35 • 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 40 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 41 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 which were un...

Useful Apps 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 50 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. • When the storage is set as Internal storage, you can take up to 30 photos. Simple view Tap Simple view to hide the menus on ...

Useful Apps 51 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 52 • 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 available while using some of the camera features. Auto shot You can...

Useful Apps 53 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 seconds interval after a timer delay of three seconds. Save as flipped ...

Useful Apps 54 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 55 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 56 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 from the file list and delete the desired files. • Deleted files are automatically moved to Trash and they can be restored to the Gallery with...

Useful Apps 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time. 1 Tap Tools Clock Alarm . 2 Tap to add a new alarm. 3 Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE . • If you select a previously set alarm, you can edit the alarm. • To delete an alarm, tap at the top of the screen. You...

Useful Apps 61 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 lap time, tap Lap . 3 Tap Pause to pause the stopwatch. • To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume . • To clear all the records and restart the stopw...

Useful Apps 62 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 to save the note. Writing notes ...

Useful Apps 63 • 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 QuickMemo+ for the first time. Disabled folders are enabled and appear when they cont...

Useful Apps 65 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 66 Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options: • On the contact list screen, enter a contact name in the search box. • Scroll the contact list up or down. • From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a contact. Conta...

Useful Apps 67 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 68 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 .

Useful Apps 69 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 ...

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 mobile data 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 change the ...

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. 1 On ...

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 • Do not disturb : Set the time, range and app type to receive 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 t...

Phone Settings 81 • Screen swipe effect : Sets the effect used when swiping the lock screen. • Contact info for lost phone : Allows you to display the owner information on the lock screen in case the device is lost. • Lock timer : Allows you to set the amount of time before the screen automatically ...

Phone Settings 82 • Battery saver : Reduce battery consumption by cutting down some device settings, such as the display brightness, speed and vibration intensity. The status bar displays when power- saving mode is on. Memory You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of t...

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 publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.html or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC. What does “SAR” mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guid...

For Your Safety 104 operation of your phone. Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children? The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children.” The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sp...

For Your Safety 106 Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government’s requirem...

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, open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or...

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...