LG LGMS550BK - User Manual

Features you will love 13 Using the Stylus Pen You can create a memo using the stylus. With the Pen Pop feature, you can quickly access Memo apps when you pull the stylus pen out. Ţ : Hide/display the Pen Pop options. Touch and hold the icon to delete or move it. Ţ : Opens the Pop Memo feature to wr...

Features you will love 14 Multi-tasking feature Multi-Window You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into multiple windows.While using an app, touch and hold from the Home touch buttons, then select an app from the recently-used apps list. Ţ You can use two apps at the same ti...

Features you will love 15 Fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition overview You must register your fingerprint on your device first before using the fingerprint recognition function.You can use the fingerprint recognition function in the following cases: Ţ To unlock the screen. Ţ To view the ...

Features you will love 16 Ţ The device may generate static electricity if the surrounding air is dry. If the surrounding air is dry, avoid scanning fingerprints, or touch a metallic object, such as coin or key, to remove static electricity before scanning fingerprints. Registering fingerprints You c...

Features you will love 17 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Ţ Repeat scanning the fingerprint by moving your finger little by little until the fingerprint registers. 4 When the fingerprint registration is done, tap OK . Ţ Tap ADD MORE to register another fingerprint. If you register only one fing...

Features you will love 18 Mini view To shrink the screen for use with one hand, swipe left or right across the Home touch buttons.To close the Mini view, tap . To turn this feature on or off, tap > > Display > More > Mini view .

Features you will love 19 quick share You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after taking it. 1 Tap > , then take a photo or record a video. 2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that app.You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction ...

Features you will love 20 Content Sharing Playing content You can play photos, videos or music saved on the device from a TV. 1 Connect the TV and device to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 Open a file from the Gallery or Music app and tap > Play on other device . 3 Select the TV. NOTE Ţ To use Chromeca...

Features you will love 21 Using nearby devices You can play multimedia files saved on a connected device from your device. 1 From the Gallery or Music app, select > Nearby devices . 2 Select a device from the device list. Ţ If the desired device is not seen on the device list, check that DLNA is ...

Basics 23 Accessories These accessories are available for use with the your phone. Ţ Travel Adaptor Ţ Quick Start Guide Ţ USB Cable Ţ Battery NOTE Ţ Items described above may be optional. Ţ Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compati...

Basics 24 Phone layout Front Camera Lens Notification LED Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor EarpieceMicrophone Charger/USB Port Headset Jack Power/Lock Key, Fingerprint Sensor Stylus Pen Speaker Rear Camera Lens Microphone Volume Keys Flash

Basics 26 Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning your phone on Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on. Turning your phone off 1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears. 2 Tap ...

Basics 27 Installing the Nano SIM card and battery Insert the Nano SIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. WARNING Ţ Do not insert a memory card into the Nano SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the Nano SIM card slot, take the device...

Basics 29 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger that came with your device to charge the battery. A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the phone to it using the USB cable. WARNING Ţ Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries ...

Basics 30 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: Ţ Turn off radio communications when you a...

Basics 31 Inserting the memory card Your device supports up to a 2TB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. WARNING Ţ Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may dam...

Basics 32 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 Tap > > General tab > Storage & USB > . 2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card. WARNING Ţ Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing...

Basics 33 Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on th...

Basics 35 Google account setup The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one. Creating your Google account 1 Tap > > General tab > Account...

Basics 36 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 immediatel...

Basics 37 Secure start-up settings For additional security for your device, you can enable the Secure start-up option when setting a screen lock. Ţ You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you unlock the device. Ţ If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore encr...

Basics 38 KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen. NOTE Ţ This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the user. Ţ When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do n...

Basics 39 Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created.Input your Knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is turned off. Ţ It is also possible to enter a Knock Code when the lock screen is turned on. Memory card encryption You can encry...

Basics 41 Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications 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 . Getting t...

Basics 42 6 Home Touch Buttons Back Button Return to the previous screen. Close the keypad or pop-up windows. Home Button Tap to go to the Home screen. To launch Google search, touch and hold. Overview Button Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list. To delete all the rec...

Basics 43 Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding widgets and changing Home screen settings. Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold on an empty space, then start the desired function. Ţ To rearrange the Home screen canvases, tap and hold on a canvas...

Basics 44 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 on a call. Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. To close the notifications pane...

Basics 45 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 icons list...

Basics 46 NOTE Ţ The icon's location in the status bar may differ depending on the function or service. Ţ The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Capturing a screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power/Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to cap...

Basics 47 Entering special characters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters.For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" button until the pop-up appears and displays related special characters. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired s...

Basics 48 Transferring data between a PC and the device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device. Transferring data using USB connection 1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your phone. 2 Open the Notifications panel, tap the current connection type, and sele...

Apps 50 Installing or uninstalling apps Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid applications. To open the Play Store app Tap > . To open a screen with details about an app At any time while browsing in Play Store, tap an app to open its details screen.The App details screen i...

Apps 51 Calls You can enjoy clear calling across the region. Making a call 1 Tap > . 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 . NOTE Ţ To enter "+" to make international calls, touch an...

Apps 52 Making a second call 1 During your first call, tap > Add call and enter the number. 2 Tap . 3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. 4 Tap the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or tap to start a conference call. 5 To end all calls...

Apps 53 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 Tap > > . 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Matches are displayed as y...

Apps 54 Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messaging into one intuitive, easy to use menu. NOTE Ţ You may be charged for each message you send. Please consult with your service provider. Sending a message 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap , then select one or more entries from your Contacts lis...

Apps 55 Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Ţ Tap > . Taking a photo 1 Frame your subject on the screen. 2 Green squares around the subject indicates that the camera has focused. 3 Tap to take a photo. Your picture will be automatically saved to the G...

Apps 56 6 Tap to view the last photo or video you recorded. 7 Tap to start recording. 8 Tap to take a photo. 9 Tap to exit the camera. NOTE Ţ Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures wi...

Apps 57 Interval shot You can take Interval shots using the front camera lens. Touch and hold to automatically take 4 selfies in a row. Burst shot You can take Burst shots using the rear camera lens. Touch and hold to take a barrage of photos in a row until the Capture button is released. The viewfi...

Apps 58 Multi-point Auto-focus When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically and will allow you to see a clear image. Recording a video 1 Tap > . 2 Frame your subject on the screen. 3 Tap to start recording the video. 4 The length of the recording is dis...

Apps 59 Gallery The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage, including those you've taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations. 1 Tap > . 2 Tap an album to open and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the albu...

Apps 60 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image: Ţ Double-tap anywhere to zoom in and out. Ţ Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out. Playing a video 1 Tap > . 2 Select the video you want to watch. Video options 1 Tap t...

Apps 61 NOTE Ţ While playing a video, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. Ţ While playing a video, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness. Ţ While playing a video, slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-forward and r...

Apps 62 Composing and sending email 1 Tap . 2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be offered from your contacts. Separate multiple addresses with semicolons. 3 Tap the Cc/Bcc field to copy or blind copy to other contacts/email addresses. ...

Apps 63 Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. NOTE Ţ Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. Ţ If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. Ţ Music file copyrights may be protect...

Apps 65 Clock The Clock app gives you access to the Alarms, World clock, Timer and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen. Ţ Tap > . Alarm The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms. 1 Tap the Alarm tab. ...

Apps 66 Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. 1 Tap the Stopwatch tab. 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. Ţ To record a lap time, tap Lap . 3 Tap Pause to pause the stopwatch. Ţ To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume . Ţ To clear all the records and restart the st...

Apps 67 Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways. Recording a sound or voice 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap to begin recording. 3 Tap to end the recording. 4 Tap to listen to the recording. NOTE Ţ Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your s...

Apps 68 LG Backup You can back up and restore data saved on your device. 1 Tap > > General tab > Backup & reset > LG Backup . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to backup or restore data to and from your device. WARNING Ţ Formatting your device may delete backup files saved in inter...

Apps 69 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. NOTE Ţ Some apps may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Google Search quick...

Settings 72 Settings You can customize the device settings in accordance with your preferences. Tap > Settings . NOTE Ţ Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item. Ţ Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using the Tab view . Networks Airplane mo...

Settings 74 Bluetooth You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a Bluetooth headset and a keyboard. This makes it easier to control the device. Pairing with another device 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Blueto...

Settings 75 Mobile data You can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data usage. Turning on mobile data 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Mobile data . 2 Tap to activate it. Customizing mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Mobile data . Ţ It sh...

Settings 76 Share & connect NFC You can use the device as a credit card. You can also share data with other devices. 1 On the setting screen, tap Networks > Share & connect > NFC . 2 Tap to activate it. Ţ Touch your device with other device that supports NFC to allow sharing data. Andr...

Settings 77 Media server You can share media content on your device with nearby devices that support DLNA. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks > Share & connect > Media server . 2 Customize the following settings: Ţ Content sharing – Share content on your device with nearby devices. Ţ L...

Settings 78 Printing Allows you to print the content of certain screens (such as web pages displayed in Chrome) to a printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android device.On the settings screen, tap Networks > Share & connect > Printing . Printing via wireless printer 1 Select...

Settings 79 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. NOTE Ţ This option uses mobile ...

Settings 80 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 Configure Mobile HotSpot and enter...

Settings 81 More Wi-Fi Calling You can use Wi-Fi calling to improve your coverage and to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi network when the network is available.On the settings screen, tap Networks > More > Wi-Fi Calling . Mobile networks You can customize mobile data settings. 1 On the settings s...

Settings 85 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: Ţ Language – Select a language to apply for the device. Ţ Current keyboard – View the...

Settings 86 Ţ Google Location History – Configure the Google location history settings. Ţ Google Location Sharing – Allows you to share your real-time location with your contacts. Accounts & sync You can add or manage accounts, including a Google account. You can also sync particular apps or use...

Settings 88 Ţ Motor & cognition > Touch control areas – Limit the touch area so that only a particular portion of the screen can be controlled by touch input. Ţ Accessibility features shortcut – Quickly access a frequently used function by tapping three times. Ţ Auto-rotate screen – Automatic...

Settings 89 Ţ Set up SIM card lock – Sets the PIN to lock your SIM card and allows you to change the PIN. Ţ Password typing visible – Display a password as you enter it. Ţ Phone administrators – Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps. Ţ Unknown sources – All...

Settings 90 Ţ Screen-off memo – Enable this option to allow you to create notes when the screen is off and you remove the pen. Ţ Pen detection – Enable this option to be notified by sound and/or vibration when the pen is removed or inserted. Ţ Pen keeper – Enable this option to be reminded to replac...

Settings 91 Ţ Battery percentage on status bar – Display the remaining battery level as a percentage on the status bar. Ţ Battery saver – Reduce battery consumption by cutting down some device settings, such as the display brightness, speed and vibration intensity. Memory You can view the average am...

Settings 92 Ţ Back up my data – Back up your app data, Wi-Fi password and other settings to the Google server. Ţ Backup account – View the current backup account in use. Ţ Automatic restore – Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app. Ţ Network settings reset – Reset Wi...

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 v...

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 104 Ţ Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone during or immediately after oper...

For Your Safety 105 must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone. Any belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance between the user’s body and the ...

For Your Safety 106 problems, including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.” This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ cellular.html or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC. What does “SAR” mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection...

For Your Safety 107 phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body. ...

For Your Safety 109 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...

For Your Safety 114 any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless hand...

For Your Safety 115 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 antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Electronic Device...

For Your Safety 117 Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.Areas with a potentially explosive atm...

For Your Safety 118 Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...

For Your Safety 119 Ţ Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to IEEE1725. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Ţ Do not ...

For Your Safety 120 Battery Information and Care Ţ Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. Ţ Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method. Ţ Do not damage the power cord by bending, twi...

For Your Safety 122 General Notice Ţ 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. Ţ 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 130 World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project(http://www.who.int/emf)National Radiological Protection Board (UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/) Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them. A...