LG LGMS345 - User Manual

4 Important Customer Information has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor. • Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed. • Only use the battery with a charging ...

5 Important Customer Information PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and it...

6 Important Customer Information such as grain, dust, or metal powders. ROAD SAFETY Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed. SAFETY PRECA...

7 Important Customer Information NON-IONIZING RADIATION Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for sati...

8 Table of contents Table of contents Important Customer Information .............2 Important notice .....................................12 Getting to know your phone ...................16 Phone layout ..........................................16Installing the SIM or USIM card ..............18Charg...

10 Important Customer Information Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . • Never use an unapproved battery sin...

11 Important Customer Information • Do not disassemble the phone. • Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. • Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery....

12 Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When there is less than 10MB of s...

13 Important notice 2. 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 phone's battery life: • Turn off radio communicatio...

15 Important notice 5. Opening and switching applications Multitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each applica...

16 Getting to know your phone Phone layout Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front Camera Lens Microphone Microphone Charger/USB port Headset Jack NOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the...

17 Getting to know your phone Volume Buttons Power/Lock Button Speaker Rear Camera LensFlash Power/Lock Key • Press and hold to access the menu to turn your phone off, restart it, or turn airplane mode on and off. • Press once quickly to wake or lock the screen. Volume Keys While screen is off • Pre...

18 Getting to know your phone Installing the SIM or USIM card Before you can start exploring your new phone, you need to set it up. 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 Slide t...

19 Getting to know your phone 3 Insert the battery. 4 To replace the cover onto the device, align the cover over the back of the phone and press it down until it clicks into place .

20 Getting to know your phone Charging the phone Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay or displa...

21 Getting to know your phone Unlocking the screen By default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off. Unlocking the screen 1 Press the Power/Lock Key or double-tap on the screen. 2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it. Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make u...

22 Your Home screen Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. • Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. • Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not liftin...

23 Your Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many and functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping . Status Bar A...

24 Your Home screen Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Home Key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to access the Google Now shortcut. Recent Apps Key Displays recently used applications. If...

25 Your Home screen Removing an item from the Home screen • While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag it to and release it. Adding an app as a Quick Button • From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon and drag it to the Quick ...

26 Your Home screen Notifications panel Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation.When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifica...

27 Your Home screen Opening the Notifications panel Swipe down from the Status Bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap . Quick Settings Area Notifications Clear Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired k...

28 Your Home screen Indicator icons on the Status Bar Indicator icons appear on the Status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The ...

29 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description New text or multimedia message Wi-Fi hotspot is active NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ depending on the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears...

30 Special Features Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take photo There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. • Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the ...

31 Special Features KnockON You can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen.While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap the center screen quickly to wake the screen. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or...

32 Special Features Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code You can wake up and unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code, set up in the previous section, when the screen is off. QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to capture screen shots and use them to create memos. You can use QuickM...

33 Google account setup Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. Setting up your Google account • During the initial boot up of your device, ensure your device is connecte...

34 Connecting to Networks and Devices Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi ....

35 Connecting to Networks and Devices Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to connect with headsets, sound systems, or even to exchange data between nearby devices. NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. • Always ensure that ...

36 Connecting to Networks and Devices Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Using an application that supports sharing, locate the data, or file, that you want to share. 2 Select the Share option. 3 Select Bluetooth . 4 Select the paired Bluetooth device (or pair with a new device). NOTE: The method for sele...

37 Connecting to Networks and Devices Transferring data between a PC and your device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device. Transferring data 1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your phone. 2 Open the Notifications panel and select Media device (MTP) . 3 ...

38 Calls Calls Making a call 1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > to open the dialer. 2 Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap . 3 After entering the desired number, tap to place the call. 4 To end the call, tap . TIP! To enter "+" to make internat...

39 Calls Making a second call 1 During your fi rst call, tap > Add call . 2 Enter the number and tap to place the call. 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. 4 To toggle between numbers, tap the number displayed on the screen. You can also tap...

40 Contacts Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > to open your contacts. 2 Tap Search contacts and enter t...

41 Contacts Favorites contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites. Adding a contact to your favorites 1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > to open your contacts. 2 Tap a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the star at the top right corner of the screen. ...

42 Messaging Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > to create a new message. 2 Enter a contact name or contact number into the To fi eld. As you enter the co...

43 Messaging Conversation view Text and multimedia messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations. Changing message settings Your phone's messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediate...

44 Email Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing email accounts The...

45 Email Composing and sending email Composing and sending messages 1 While in the Email application, tap to create a new email. 2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semic...

46 Camera and Video To open the Camera application, from the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Camera options on the viewfinder Hide/Display Options – Tap to hide/display the camera options on the viewfinder. Flash – Allows you to manage the camera's flash. Choose from Off , On , ...

47 Camera and Video Using the advanced settings In the camera viewfinder, tap to access the camera settings below. Selects the photo and video resolution.Allows you to say a voice command to take pictures. You can say LG, Cheese, Smile, or any other available command.Sets a delay after the capture k...

48 Camera and Video Once you have taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took. The following options are available. Tap to edit the photo. Tap to take another photo immediately.Tap to send your photo to others or share it in via any available social network se...

49 Camera and Video After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded. The following options are available. Tap to record another video immediately.Tap to send your video to others or share it via any available social network services.Tap to delete the...

50 Camera and Video Viewing pictures The Gallery displays your pictures in folders. When some applications save a picture, a folder is automatically created to contain the picture. Pictures are displayed in a folder by the date they were created. Select a picture to view it full screen. Scroll left ...

51 Camera and Video Touch to adjust the video volume. Touch to lock/unlock the screen.Tap to access additional options. To change the volume while watching a video, press the Volume Up/Down Keys on the back of the phone. Editing photos While viewing a photo, tap . Deleting photos/videos Use one of t...

52 Multimedia Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, from the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Playing a song 1 from the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > . 2 Tap the Songs tab. 3 Select the so...

53 Multimedia Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind.Tap to adjust the volume. Tap to see all song list.Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order).Tap to toggle through ...

54 Utilities Clock Use the Clock app to access the Alarms, Timer, World clock and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen.To access the Clock app, from the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) >...

55 Utilities World clock The World clock allows you to easily check the current time in other cities around the world. 1 Open the Clock app, then select the World clock tab. 2 Tap and select the desired city. Stopwatch The Stopwatch feature allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. 1 Open the Clo...

56 Utilities Calendar The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events. 1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > . 2 Tap the date you want to add an event to. Then tap . 3 Enter the event details and tap Save to save the event. Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app r...

57 Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search the web using your voice. 1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Google folder > . 2 Say a keyword or phrase when Listening... appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE: This applic...

58 Browsing the Web Browsing the Web MetroWeb Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloadi...

59 Browsing the Web Opening a page To open a new page, tap .To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it. Searching the web by voice In the browser, tap the address field and then tap . When prompted, say a keyword and select one of the suggested keywords that app...

60 Browsing the Web Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. • From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > . NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages In the Chrome browser, tap the address fie...

61 Settings Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System Settings menus. Accessing the Settings menu: • From the Home screen, touch and hold > System settings . OR • From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > . Networks < WIRELES...

64 Settings Sound < BASIC >Sound profile Allows you to set your phone's sound profile. Choose from Sound and Vibrate only . Volume Adjust the phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and environment. < RINGTONES & VIBRATIONS >Ringtone Allows you to set the ringtones for calls. You ...

65 Settings Apps Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications. You can also set apps to show notifications with priority when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. < ADVANCED SETTINGS >Vibrate on tap Enable to vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI intera...

67 Settings < FONT >Font type Allows you to set the type of font used for the phone and menus. Font size Allows you to set the size of the font displayed in the phone and menus. < OTHER SCREEN SETTINGS >Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery performance, use th...

68 Settings General < PERSONAL >Language & input Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on-screen keyboard, including words you added to its dictionary. • Language – Sets the language to use on your device. • Default – A...

74 Phone software update 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...

76 About this user guide About this user guide • Before using your device, please carefully read this guide. This ensures that you use your phone safely and correctly. • Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently on your phone. • Your content may differ from the...

77 About this user guide Trademarks • LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi ® and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the ...

78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 or USIM card error There is no SIM or US...

82 FAQ Category Question Answer Bluetooth Devices What functions are available via Bluetooth? You can connect a Bluetooth audio device, such as a Stereo/Mono headset or car kit. Contacts Backup How can I back up Contacts? Contacts data can be synchronized between your phone and Gmail™. Synchronizati...

88 Safety HAC 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 try the different fea...

90 Safety user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rece...

91 Safety issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.”This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ cellular.html or...

92 Safety used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of...

93 Safety U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000 Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA http://www.fda.gov (Under “c”in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.) U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888...

94 Safety National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: (301) 657-2652 http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Elect...

96 Safety 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 require digita...

97 Safety In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage”while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage...

99 Safety 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) signals....

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

102 Safety 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 or shred. ...

103 Safety Charger and Adapter Safety • The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. • Insert the battery pack 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 ...

104 Safety recommended range might cause the generating heat or serious damage of battery. And also, it might cause the deterioration of battery's characteristics and cycle life. • Do not use or leave the battery under the blazing sun or in heated car by sunshine. The battery may generate heat, smok...

106 Safety General Notice • Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth or animal's mouth may cause serious injury including a fire or explosion. • Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The mag...

107 Safety 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 wireless ...

108 Safety • 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 ensure coo...

109 Safety the source. The so-called “cordless phones,”which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits. 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research d...

112 Safety 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take ...

113 Safety devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement o...

114 Safety • Give full attention to driving – driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it. 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the pow...

116 Safety posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special nonemergency wireless number. The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before deciding to use your ...

117 Safety (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty. 2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (1) Defects or dama...

119 Safety DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims. 7.11 Warranty Laws The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods...