LG LGM153 - 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+ . A The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme. Memo tools appear at the top of the screen. 2 Take notes on the captured screen. A ...

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 2 Tap the squares in a pattern to set your Knock Code. Your Knock Code pattern can be 6 to 8 taps. Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code When the screen turns off, you can unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code pattern you already set. Do not disturb You can limi...

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 14 A Proximity/Ambient light sensor - Proximity sensor: During a call, the proximity sensor turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body. It turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is ou...

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, which is located in the back of the phone. A When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration takes place. The first booting time for the smart p...

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 A This device supports only Nano SIM cards. Nano Micro Standard A 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 A Do not l...

Basic Functions 19 Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety. 1 Tap Tools Settings General Storage & USB . 2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card. A Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. This ma...

Basic Functions 21 Removing the battery Open the back cover and pull out the battery. A 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 A Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device. A 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. A 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: A 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 an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to another location in a controlled mo...

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 A Google search widget : Perform a Google search by inputting spoken or written keywords. A Folder : Create folders to group apps by your preferences. A 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 signal Data is being transmitted over the...

Basic Functions 30 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 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 Tools Settings Display and activate Auto- rotate sc...

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. A 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 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. A To ...

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

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 i...

Basic Functions 36 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 order to secure your data. A You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you unlo...

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 Tools Settings General Security Encrypt SD card . 2 Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then ...

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. A 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. A The selected word is automatically entered. You do...

Basic Functions 41 A This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards. A 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 Tools Settings General Language & k...

Basic Functions 42 Selecting a landscape keyboard mode You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices. 1 Tap Tools Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape . You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and ...

Basic Functions 43 One-handed operation mode You can move the keyboard to one side of the screen so that you can use the keyboard with one hand. 1 Tap Tools Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout One-handed operation . You can also tap on the keyboard and tap...

Basic Functions 44 Adding languages to the keyboard You can make additional languages available for keyboard input. 1 Tap Tools Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages . 2 Select the languages you want to make available. Copy and Paste You can cut or copy text from an a...

Basic Functions 45 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 47 Installing and uninstalling apps Installing apps Access an app store to search and download apps. A You can use the Play Store or the app store provided by your service provider. A Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in. A Some apps may charge fees. A If you ...

Useful Apps 48 Uninstalling apps from the app store To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download the app and uninstall it. A 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 49 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: A Enter a ...

Useful Apps 50 Answering a call To answer a call, drag on the incoming call screen. A When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by using the call/end button on the headset. A To end a call simply by pressing the Power/Lock key, tap Tools Settings Networks Call Answer and end calls , t...

Useful Apps 51 Functions accessible during a call During a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping on-screen buttons: A Hold : Place the current call on hold. A Contacts : View the contact list during a call. A End : End a call. A Dialpad : Display or hide the dial pad. A Speaker : Tu...

Useful Apps 52 Viewing call records To view recent call records, tap Call logs . Then, you can use the following functions: A To view detailed call records, select a contact. To make a call to the selected contact, tap . A To delete call records, tap Delete . A The displayed call duration may differ...

Useful Apps 53 Messaging Sending a message You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app. A 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. A To atta...

Useful Apps 54 Camera Starting the camera You can take a photo or record a video to keep the memorable moments.Tap . A Before taking a photo or recording a video, wipe the camera lens with a soft cloth. A Be careful not to stain the camera lens with your fingers or other foreign substance. A If the ...

Useful Apps 55 Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your shooting environment.On the camera screen, tap or drag the screen in any direction to switch between the front and rear cameras. A Use the front camera to take selfies. See Taking selfies for deta...

Useful Apps 56 Recording a video 1 Tap the subject to focus the camera on. 2 Tap . A To take a photo while recording a video, tap . A 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 57 Customizing camera options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. Tap . A 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 pho...

Useful Apps 58 Taking selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. A When using the front camera, you can change in camera options how selfies are taken. See Customizing camera options for details. Gesture shot You can take selfies by using gestures.Show you...

Useful Apps 59 Interval shot You can take continuous selfies.While using the front camera, tap and hold . You can also show your palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly. A Four photos are taken at three second interval. Auto shot You can use the face detection feature to take selfies...

Useful Apps 60 Gallery Gallery overview You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device. 1 Tap . A Saved photos and videos are displayed by folder. 2 Tap a folder and select a file. A View the selected file in full-screen mode. A While viewing a photo, swipe left or right to view the ...

Useful Apps 61 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. A The changes are overwritten to the original file. A To save the edited photo as another file, tap Save copy . Playing a video Add...

Useful Apps 62 Deleting files You can delete files by using one of the following options: A Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete . A Tap from the file list and delete the desired files. Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options: A While viewing a ph...

Useful Apps 63 Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings, tap Settings . A To add an account, tap Add account . A 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 64 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 . A If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events, a pop-up window appears showing a list...

Useful Apps 65 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 . A If you select a previously set alarm, you can edit the alarm. A To delete an alarm, tap at the top of the screen. You...

Useful Apps 66 Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time. 1 Tap Clock Stopwatch . 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. A To record a lap time, tap Lap . 3 Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch. A To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume . A To clear all the lap records and restart the stopwatch...

Useful Apps 67 File Manager You can view and manage files saved on your device or cloud. 1 Tap Tools File Manager . 2 Tap and select the desired storage location. FM Radio You can listen to FM radio.Tap FM Radio . A To use this app, first connect earphones to the device. The earphones function as th...

Useful Apps 68 Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts.Tap 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 list...

Useful Apps 69 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: A On the contact list screen, touch and hol...

Useful Apps 70 LG Backup You can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device. 1 Tap Tools 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. A Re...

Useful Apps 71 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 74 Settings You can customize the device settings in accordance with your preferences.Tap Tools Settings . A Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item. A Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using the Tab view . Networks Airplane m...

Phone Settings 75 3 Select a network. A You may need to enter the network's Wi-Fi password. A 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 D...

Phone Settings 76 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 Networks Bluet...

Phone Settings 77 Data Manager You can turn mobile data on or off. You can also manage mobile data usage. Turning on mobile data 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Data Manager . 2 Drag to activate it. Customizing mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Data Manager . 2 Custo...

Phone Settings 78 Mobile Hotspot & 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 Mobile Hotspot & Tethering USB tethering and then drag to activ...

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 Mobile Hotspot & Tethering Mobile Hotspot and then drag to activate it. 2 Tap Set up Mobile Ho...

Phone Settings 80 More Mobile networks You can customize the mobile network settings. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More Mobile networks . 2 Customize the following settings: A Mobile data : Turn mobile data on or off. A International data roaming : Turn data roaming on or off. A Disable 2G...

Phone Settings 81 Configuring VPN settings 1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list. 2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT . A 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 83 Display You can customize detailed settings for each screen type.On the settings screen, tap Display and customize the following settings: A Home screen : Customize settings for the Home screen. See Home screen settings for details. A Lock screen : Customize lock screen settings. S...

Phone Settings 84 General Language & keyboard You can customize language and keyboard settings for your device. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Language & keyboard . 2 Customize the following settings: A Language : Select a language to apply for the device. A Spelling correction : Allo...

Phone Settings 85 A Low power location estimation : Estimate the device location by using low power consumption. A Camera : Save location information when taking photos or recording videos. A Google Location History : Configure the Google location history settings. Accounts & sync You can add or...

Phone Settings 89 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: A Battery usage : View the battery usage details. To view more details, selec...

Phone Settings 90 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: A LG Backup : Back up or restore the blocked sender list, messag...

Appendix 92 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 94 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 98 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 100 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 103 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 104 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 105 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 106 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 107 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 108 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 113 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 114 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 115 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 117 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. A Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred....

For Your Safety 118 Charger and Adapter Safety A The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. A Insert the battery charger vertically into the wall power socket. A Only use the LG-approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. A Use the correct adapter ...

For Your Safety 120 General Notice A 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. A Talking on your phone for a long period of time may re...

For Your Safety 121 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 122 A 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 123 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 124 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 125 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 developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure from wireless phones and other wireles...

For Your Safety 126 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 127 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 128 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 131 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...