LG LGM150 - User Manual

Custom-designed Features 6 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 to share it using that app.You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to...

Custom-designed Features 7 QuickMemo+ QuickMemo+ overview You can make creative notes by using a variety options on this advanced feature of notepad, such as image management and screenshots, which are not supported by the conventional notepad. Creating a note 1 Tap Tools QuickMemo+ . 2 Tap to creat...

Custom-designed Features 8 Writing notes on a screenshot 1 While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the status bar downwards and then tap Capture+ . • The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme. Memo tools appear at the top of the screen. 2 Take notes as desired. • Write notes ...

Custom-designed Features 9 KnockON The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off. Turning the screen on 1 Double-tap the middle of the screen to turn the screen on. 2 Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets. Turning the screen off 1...

Custom-designed Features 10 Setting up the Knock Code feature 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code . 2 Tap the squares in a pattern to set your Knock Code. Your Knock Code pattern can be 6 to 10 taps. Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code When the screen turns off, yo...

Basic Functions 13 Parts overview Volume keys (+/-) Earpiece Microphone Touch screen Proximity/Ambient light sensor Stereo headset jack Front camera lens Rear camera lens Charger/USB cable port Flash Speaker Power/Lock key Microphone

Basic Functions 15 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 smart phone may be longer than usual. Turning the ...

Basic Functions 16 Installing the SIM card Insert the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your service provider to start using your device. 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 f...

Basic Functions 17 • This device supports only Nano SIM cards. Nano Micro Standard • 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 service provider. Precautions when using the SIM card • Do not l...

Basic Functions 19 Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety. 1 Tap Settings General Storage . 2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card. • Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. This may cause data to ...

Basic Functions 21 Removing the battery Open the back cover and pull out the battery. • Turn off the device before removing the battery. Failure to do so may damage the device. Charging the battery Before using the device, fully charge the battery.

Basic Functions 22 • 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 explode or may damage the device. • Using the device when it is charging may ...

Basic Functions 23 Using the battery efficiently Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions running simultaneously and continuously.Stop apps and functions from running in the background to increase battery life.To minimize battery consumption, follow these tips: • Turn off th...

Basic Functions 24 Touching and holding Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available options. Double-tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map. Dragging Touch and hold an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to another location in a cont...

Basic Functions 25 Swiping Touch the screen with your finger and move it quickly without pausing. You can use this gesture to scroll through a list, a web page, photos, screens, and more. Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers ...

Basic Functions 27 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 28 • 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 . E...

Basic Functions 32 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 33 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 34 Select home You can select one of 3 modes. 1 Tap Settings Display Home screen Select Home . 2 Choose the mode you want to use. • Home (default) : Provides the standard layout showing all apps. • EasyHome : Provides a simplified experience for the first- time smartphone user. • Hom...

Basic Functions 35 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 36 Secure start-up settings For additional security for your device, you can enable the Secure start-up option after setting a screen lock. • You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you unlock the device. • If you forget your decryption password, you cannot re...

Basic Functions 37 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 Settings General Security Encrypt SD card . 2 Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then tap CO...

Basic Functions 38 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. • Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder in the Gallery . Via C...

Basic Functions 39 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 40 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 space ba...

Basic Functions 41 • 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 General Language & keyboar...

Basic Functions 42 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 General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard . You can also touch and hold on the ...

Basic Functions 43 Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, tap . • 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 Languages on the voice recogni...

Basic Functions 44 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 ite...

Useful Apps 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 Networks Call Answer and end calls , then tu...

Useful Apps 50 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. • Switch call type : Switch to a video call (if available). • Contacts : View the contact list during a call. • End : End a c...

Useful Apps 51 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 52 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 53 Camera Starting the camera You can take a photo or record a video to keep the memorable moments.Tap . • Before taking a photo, wipe the camera lens with a soft cloth. If your finger touches the camera lens, you may get blurry photos. • If the battery level is lower than 5%, charge the...

Useful Apps 54 Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your shooting environment.On the camera screen, tap or swipe the screen in any direction to switch between the front and rear cameras. • Use the front camera to take selfies. See Taking selfies for det...

Useful Apps 55 Recording a video 1 Tap the subject to focus the camera on. 2 Tap . • To take a photo while recording a video, tap . • To pause the video recording, tap . To resume the video recording, tap . 3 Tap to end the video recording. Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to creat...

Useful Apps 56 Customizing the camera options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. Tap . • Available options vary depending on the selected camera (front or rear camera) and the selected shooting mode. Select an aspect ratio for photos or quality for videos. Obtain...

Useful Apps 57 Taking selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. • When using the front camera, you can change how selfies are taken in the camera options. See Customizing camera options for details. Gesture shot You can take selfies by using gestures.Show...

Useful Apps 58 Auto shot You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look at the screen, the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically. • When the front camera detects your face, the frame turns white....

Useful Apps 59 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 60 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 61 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. Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options: • While viewing a ph...

Useful Apps 62 Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings, tap Settings . • To add an account, tap Add account . • To delete an account, tap Remove account . Opening another email account If several email accounts are registered and you want to view another account, tap and ...

Useful Apps 63 Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks. Adding events 1 Tap Calendar . 2 Select a date and then tap . 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE . • If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events, a pop-up window appears showing a list...

Useful Apps 64 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 65 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 66 FM Radio You can listen to FM radio.Tap LG FM Radio . • To use this app, first connect earphones to the device. The earphones function as the radio antenna. • This function may not be supported depending on the area. LG SmartWorld You can download a variety of games, audio content, ap...

Useful Apps 67 Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts.Tap LG 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 contact l...

Useful Apps 68 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 69 LG Backup You can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device. 1 Tap Settings 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. • Resettin...

Useful Apps 70 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 73 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. • Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using the Tab view . Networks You can customiz...

Phone Settings 75 Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage and allows you to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is available).On the settings screen, tap Networks Wi-Fi Calling . Bluetooth You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to e...

Phone Settings 76 Mobile networks You can customize mobile network settings. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Mobile networks . 2 Customize the following settings: • Mobile data : Turn mobile data on or off. • Mobile data reminder : Set when to be reminded that mobile data is off. • Review rem...

Phone Settings 77 Data Manager 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 Networks Data Manager . 2 Tap to activate it. Customizing mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Data Manager . 2 Custom...

Phone Settings 78 Tethering USB tethering You can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile data. 1 Connect your device and other devices via USB cable. 2 On the settings screen, tap Networks Tethering USB tethering and then tap to activate it. • This option uses mobile data and ...

Phone Settings 79 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 Tethering Mobile Hotspot and then tap to activate it. 2 Tap Set up Mobile Hotspot and enter the Wi...

Phone Settings 80 Bluetooth tethering A Bluetooth-connected device can connect to the Internet by using your device's mobile data. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Tethering Bluetooth tethering and then tap to activate it. 2 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices, and pair them. • This option uses ...

Phone Settings 81 More Enhanced LTE Services You can enable HD Voice and advanced communication services where available.On the settings screen, tap Networks More Enhanced LTE Services . VPN You can connect to a safe virtual network, such as an intranet. You can also manage connected virtual private...

Phone Settings 82 Printing You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More Printing . • If the desired printer is not in the list, install the printer driver from the app store. 2 Select print service. ...

Phone Settings 84 Display You can customize the display settings.On the settings screen, tap Display and customize the following settings: • Home screen : Customize settings for the Home screen. See Home screen settings for details. • Lock screen : Customize lock screen settings. See Lock screen set...

Phone Settings 85 • When correcting the motion sensor, make sure to place the device on a flat surface. Failure to do so may cause an error with the motion sensor functions, such as automatic screen rotation. General You can customize your device's general settings.On the settings screen, tap Genera...

Phone Settings 86 Location You can customize how your location information is used by particular apps. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Location . 2 Customize the following settings: • Mode : Select a method to provide your location information. • RECENT LOCATION REQUEST : View apps that recent...

Phone Settings 87 Accessibility You can manage accessibility plug-ins installed on your device. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Accessibility . 2 Customize the following settings: • Vision TalkBack : Set the device to notify screen status or actions via voice. • Vision Message/call voice notif...

Phone Settings 89 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 General 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 ...

Phone Settings 90 • Credential protection : View the type of credential protection currently used. • Certificate management : Manage the security certificate saved on the device. • Trust agents : View and use trust agents installed on the device. • Screen pin : Fix the app screen so that only the cu...

Phone Settings 91 Battery & power saving You can view the current battery information or turn on power- saving mode. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Battery & power saving . 2 Customize the following settings: • Battery usage : View the battery usage details. To view more details, sele...

Phone Settings 92 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: • LG Backup : Back up or restore the blocked sender list, messag...

Appendix 94 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 95 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 96 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 100 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 discla...

For Your Safety 102 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 ...

For Your Safety 105 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 106 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 110 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 112 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 114 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 115 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 116 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 117 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 119 Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred....

For Your Safety 120 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 122 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 123 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 129 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 130 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 – USA 133 Limited Warranty – USA ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG (as defined hereinafter in the Definitions) TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRAT...

Limited Warranty – USA 134 DAMAGES WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. LG’S TOTAL LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an i...