LG LGMS395 - User Manual

4 Important Customer Information ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or...

5 Important Customer Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE O Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). O Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. O Use only original ma...

7 Important Customer Information...............................................1 Table of Contents ....................................................................... 7 Technical Details .........................................................................8 Getting to know your phone ..........

8 Technical Details Cautions The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set to On. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applications o...

9 Technical Details Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. Part 15.19 st...

10 Technical Details Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office. * Service not available everywhere. * Information subject to change.

12 Getting to know your phone Power/Lock Key Volume Keys • On the Home screen : Controls ringer volume • During a call : Controls your earpiece volume • When playing a song : Controls volume continuously Rear View 3.5mm Headset Jack Flash Speaker Microphone Charger/Accessory Port Back Camera Lens Mi...

13 Getting to know your phone Installing the Micro SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the Micro SIM card and battery: 1. Hold the phone on your hand firmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located ...

14 Getting to know your phone 4. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place. Charging the Phone Your phone comes with a USB Cable and a Charger Adapter which connect together to charge your phone. Correctly orient the USB Cable plug before insertin...

15 Getting to know your phone Charging with the USB Cable You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with the USB Cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on your PC first. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB/Charger Port on your phone (as shown ab...

16 Getting to know your phone 2. Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, first you need to unmount it. 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key and tap S...

17 Getting to know your phone Locking and unlocking the screen If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power. When you are not using the your phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock yo...

18 Getting to know your phone • Knock Code : Create your own lock code using the 2x2 grid on the screen. Tap the same sequence you established while the screen is off to access the Home screen directly. • Pattern : Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. It’s r...

19 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 touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. F...

20 Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers. NOTE Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. On your Home screen, you can view application icons a...

21 Your Home screen TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired location. TIP! Using folders You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen panel, an...

22 Your Home screen Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status Bar report new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events. The Notifications Panel is displayed when the Status Bar is swiped down. You can also access the QSlide apps and Quick Settings from this screen. Tap a QS...

23 Your Home screen Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification 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. ...

24 Your Home screen New voicemail available New Hangouts message available New text or multimedia message Choose input method Mobile hotspot is active Media server content sharing on NOTE The icons location in the Status Bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can...

26 Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless acc...

27 Connecting to Networks and Devices Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Bluetooth . 2. Tap to turn Bluetooth on. The phone w...

28 Connecting to Networks and Devices To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a call, you can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone. NOTE ...

29 Calls Making a call 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the keypad. 2. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear . 3. Tap Call to make a call. 4. To end a call, tap End . TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold . Calling your contacts 1. From the Ho...

Calls 30 4. Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be put on hold. 5. Tap the call entry on the screen to toggle between active calls or tap Merge calls to merge the calls. 6. To end active calls, tap End . If there is no active call, it will end the call on Hold. TI...

Calls 31 Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by MetroPCS. 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key and tap System settings . 2. Tap Call and set any desired options.

32 Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name...

Contacts 33 To remove a contact from your favorites list 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2. Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. 3. Tap a contact to view its details. 4. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the co...

34 Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations. Sending a message 1...

36 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 an email account The firs...

Email 37 Composing and sending email To compose and send a message 1. While in the Email application, tap Compose . 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 commas. 3. Tap Cc...

39 Camera and Video Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key . Selects the photo and video resolution. If you choose high resolution, the file size wil...

40 Camera and Video Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the image preview in the viewfinder screen. Then, select Gallery or other application to view the photos on, if required. • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, doub...

41 Camera and Video Recording a quick video 1. Open the Camera application and point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video. 2. Touch > once to start recording. 3. A timer showing the length of the video will appear. 4. Touch on the screen to stop recording. NOTE Touch on ...

42 Camera and Video Tap the Menu icon to access Screen ratio , Subtitles , Share , Settings , and Detail . Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.

43 LG Unique Functions QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo+. OR 1. Access the QuickMemo+ feature by pressing both Volume Keys for one second on the screen you want ...

44 LG Unique Functions Using the QuickMemo+ options The following options are available when using QuickMemo+. Undo : Tap to undo the most recent action. Redo : Tap to redo the most recently deleted action. Text : Tap to type text in your memo. Pen : Tap to select the pen type and color. Tap the mem...

45 LG Unique Functions QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone’s display for easy multi-tasking. OR – Tap to exit the QSlide function and return to full window. – Slide to adjust transparency. – Tap to exit the QSlide function. – Tap to adjust the size of the window. NOTE The QSl...

46 Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery . You can manage and share all your image a...

47 Multimedia Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete . • When previewing a photo or video, tap . Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, touch the Menu icon > Set image as and select H...

48 Utilities Setting your alarm 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Clock > . 2. Set the desired alarm time. 3. Set Repeat , Snooze duration , Vibration , Alarm sound , Alarm volume , Auto app starter , Puzzle lock and Memo . 4. Touch Save . NOTE To change alarm settings in the a...

49 Utilities Visual Voicemail The Visual Voicemail application allows users to view a list of people who left voicemail messages on your phone. You can listen to your message without being limited by the date. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > MetroPCS folder > Visual Voicemail . 2. A list o...

50 Utilities Google+ Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Google folder > Google+ . NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Voice Search Use this ap...

51 The Web MetroWEB Use this application to browse the Internet. The MetroWEB application gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE Additional charges apply when connecting t...

52 The Web Searching the web by voice Tap the web address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu icon > Add ...

53 The Web Opening a page To go to a new page, tap > New tab . To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to select it. Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword and select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Syncing with other devices S...

55 Settings 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). Important! Wi-Fi Calling requires that you use the SIM card that is shipped with your phone. Also, you must register your address for 9-1-1...

57 Settings Share & connect DATA/MEDIA SHARE Media server – Share media content with nearby device via DLNA. Tethering & networks TETHERING USB tethering – Allows you to set up the ability to share your phone’s mobile data connection using a USB connection. Mobile Hotspot – Allows you to sha...

62 Settings PERSONAL Accounts & sync Permits applications to synchronize data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them. Deselecting the Auto-sync data option can save battery power and lower (but not eliminate) data usage. Auto-sync data – Checkmark to set the phone to ...

64 Settings Google voice typing – Checkmark to select Google voice typing to enter data. Tap the Settings icon to change the Google voice settings. SPEECH Voice Search – Sets voice search options. Text-to-speech output – Sets the preferred speech engine and speech rate (very slow to very fast). Also...

70 Accessories These accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described below may be optional and sold separately.) Travel adapter USB cable Connect your device and PC. Quick Start Guide Battery NOTE • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty. • A...

71 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....

72 Safety Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenn...

73 Safety Persons with pacemakers: O Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; O Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; O Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; O Should turn the phon...

74 Safety 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 phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs a...

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

77 Safety Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards O Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources. O Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty. O When using t...

79 Safety The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: O Set the volume in a quiet environment and sele...

80 Safety American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda,...

81 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 ph...

82 Safety O Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and O 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 ...

83 Safety These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decrease...

86 Safety methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g)...

87 Safety that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equip...

89 Safety 5. Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is common sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading o...

93 Safety successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/high...

94 Safety For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility http://www.accesswireless.org/Home.aspx FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/hac_wireless.html Gallaudet University, RERC http://tap...

95 FAQ Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Sub-Category Question Answer Bluetooth Bluetooth Devices What are the functions available via Bluetooth?...

101 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the produc...

102 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT (5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible. (6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty ...

103 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot...