LG LGUS110 - 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 notepad feature, such as image management and screenshots, which are not supported by the conventional notepad. Creating a note 1 Tap QuickMemo+ . 2 Tap to create a note....

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

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 previously set. Do not disturb You can l...

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

Basic Functions 15 Turning the power on or off Turning the power on When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key. Ţ When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be longer than usual. Turning the ...

Basic Functions 16 Installing the SIM card Insert the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your service provider to start using your device. 1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the f...

Basic Functions 17 Ţ This device supports only Nano SIM cards. Nano Micro Standard Ţ 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 Ţ Do not l...

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

Basic Functions 21 Removing the battery Open the back cover and pull out the battery. Ţ 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 Ţ Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device. Ţ 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. Ţ 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: Ţ 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 Ţ Google search widget : Perform a Google search by inputting spoken or written keywords. Ţ Folder : Create folders to group apps by your preferences. Ţ 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 Settings Display and activate Auto-rotate screen . ...

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. Ţ 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. Ţ 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. Ţ To ...

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

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 For additional security for your device, you can enable the Secure start-up option after 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 re...

Basic Functions 37 Memory card encryption You can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another device. 1 Tap Settings General Security Encrypt SD card . 2 Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then tap CO...

Basic Functions 38 Taking screenshots You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing. Via a shortcut Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down (-) key at the same time for at least two seconds. Ţ Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder in the Gallery . Via C...

Basic Functions 39 Entering text Using the Smart keyboard You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.With the Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors when...

Basic Functions 40 Suggesting words Smart keyboard automatically analyzes your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your device, the more precise the suggestions are. Enter text, then tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right side of the keyboar...

Basic Functions 41 Ţ This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards. Ţ This function may not be supported for some languages. Customizing the keyboard height You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when typing. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboar...

Basic Functions 42 Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, touch and hold and then select . Ţ To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly. Ţ To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is connected to a network. Ţ To select the language for voice recognition, tap Lan...

Basic Functions 43 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 45 Installing and uninstalling apps Installing apps Access an app store to search and download apps. Ţ You can use the Play Store or the app store provided by your service provider. Ţ Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in. Ţ Some apps may charge fees. Ţ If you ...

Useful Apps 46 Uninstalling apps from the app store To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download the app and uninstall it. Ţ Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users. Uninstalled apps You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also reinstall apps within 24 hou...

Useful Apps 47 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: Ţ Enter a ...

Useful Apps 48 Answering a call To answer a call, drag on the incoming call screen. Ţ When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by using the call/end button on the headset. Ţ To end a call simply by pressing the Power/Lock key, tap Settings Networks Call Answer and end calls , then tu...

Useful Apps 49 Functions accessible during a call During a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping on-screen buttons: Ţ Contacts : View the contact list during a call. Ţ End : End a call. Ţ Dialpad : Display or hide the dial pad. Ţ Speaker : Turn on the speakerphone function. Ţ Mute :...

Useful Apps 50 Viewing call records To view recent call records, tap Call logs . Then, you can use the following functions: Ţ To view detailed call records, select a contact. To make a call to the selected contact, tap . Ţ To delete call records, tap Delete . Ţ The displayed call duration may differ...

Useful Apps 51 Messaging Sending a message You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app. Ţ 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. Ţ To atta...

Useful Apps 52 Camera Starting the camera You can take a photo or record a video to keep the memorable moments.Tap . Ţ Before taking a photo or recording a video, wipe the camera lens with a soft cloth. Ţ Be careful not to stain the camera lens with your fingers or other foreign substance. Ţ If the ...

Useful Apps 53 Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your environment.On the camera screen, tap or swipe the screen in any direction to switch between the front and rear cameras. Ţ Use the front camera to take selfies. See Taking selfies for details. Zoo...

Useful Apps 54 Taking a photo 1 Tap the subject to focus the camera on. 2 Tap to take a photo. You can also press the Volume Down (-) or Volume Up (+) key to take a photo. Recording a video 1 Tap the subject to focus the camera on. 2 Tap . Ţ To take a photo while recording a video, tap . Ţ To pause ...

Useful Apps 55 Customizing camera options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. Tap . Ţ Available options vary depending on the selected camera (front or rear camera) and the selected camera mode. Select an aspect ratio for photos or quality for videos. Obtain photo...

Useful Apps 56 Taking selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. Ţ 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 57 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. Ţ Four photos are taken at three second interval. Auto shot You can use the face detection feature to take selfies...

Useful Apps 58 Gallery Gallery overview You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device. 1 Tap . Ţ Saved photos and videos are displayed by folder. 2 Tap a folder and select a file. Ţ View the selected file in full-screen mode. Ţ While viewing a photo, swipe left or right to view the ...

Useful Apps 59 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. Ţ The changes are overwritten to the original file. Ţ To save the edited photo as another file, tap Save copy . Playing a video Add...

Useful Apps 60 Deleting files You can delete files by using one of the following options: Ţ Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete . Ţ Tap from the file list and select files to delete. Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options: Ţ While viewing a phot...

Useful Apps 61 Ţ When your events are saved from the device to your Google account, they are automatically synced with the Google calendar, too. Then, you can sync other devices with the Google calendar in order to make those devices have the same events that your device has and to manage your event...

Useful Apps 62 Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time. 1 Tap Tools Clock Stopwatch . 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. Ţ To record a lap time, tap Lap . 3 Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch. Ţ To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume . Ţ To clear all the lap records and restart the sto...

Useful Apps 63 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 LG FM Radio . Ţ To use this app, first connect earphones to the device. The earphones function as...

Useful Apps 64 Ţ If you tap , recorded voice files appear. You can play a recorded voice file from the list. Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts. Tap LG Contacts . Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen, tap . 2 Enter the contact’s details and tap SA...

Useful Apps 65 Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options: Ţ On the contact list screen, enter a contact name in the search box. Ţ Scroll the contact list up or down. Ţ From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a contact. Conta...

Useful Apps 66 Tasks You can register tasks to your device to easily manage schedules. 1 Tap Tools Tasks . 2 Tap to add a task. 3 Enter task details and then tap SAVE . LG Backup You can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device. 1 Tap Settings General Backup & reset LG Backup . 2 ...

Useful Apps 67 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 ...

Useful Apps 68 Photos View or share photos or albums saved on your device. Play Movies & TV Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies. Purchased contents can be played anywhere. Play Music Purchase music files from the Play Store. Play music files saved on your device. YouTube Search an...

Phone Settings 70 Settings You can customize the device settings in accordance with your preferences. Tap Settings . 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 mode Y...

Phone Settings 72 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 73 Mobile data 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 Mobile data . 2 Tap to activate it. Customizing mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Mobile data . 2 Customize...

Phone Settings 74 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. Ţ This option uses mobile data and ...

Phone Settings 76 Bluetooth tethering A Bluetooth-connected device can connect to the internet by using your device's mobile data. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Tethering Bluetooth tethering and then swipe to activate it. 2 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair them. Ţ This option uses...

Phone Settings 77 More Mobile networks You can customize the mobile data settings. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More Mobile networks . 2 Customize the following settings: Ţ Mobile data : Turn mobile data on or off. Ţ Data roaming : Turn data roaming on or off. Ţ Network mode : Select a net...

Phone Settings 78 Configuring VPN settings 1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list. 2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT . Ţ To save the account details, select the Save account information checkbox. Printing You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents sav...

Phone Settings 80 Display You can customize detailed settings for the display. On the settings screen, tap Display and customize the following settings: Ţ Home screen : Customize settings for the Home screen. See Home screen settings for details. Ţ Lock screen : Customize lock screen settings. See L...

Phone Settings 81 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 th...

Phone Settings 82 Ţ Google Location History : Configure the Google location history settings. Accounts & sync You can add or manage accounts, including a Google account. You can also sync particular apps or user information automatically. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Accounts & sync...

Phone Settings 86 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: Ţ Battery usage : View the battery usage details. To view more details, selec...

Phone Settings 87 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: Ţ LG Backup : Back up or restore the blocked sender list, messag...

Appendix 89 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 91 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 95 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 97 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 i...

For Your Safety 100 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 105 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 110 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 111 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 112 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 114 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. Charger and Adapter Safety Ţ The charger and adapter are intended for ...

For Your Safety 116 Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards Ţ 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. Ţ Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty. Ţ Wh...

For Your Safety 117 Ţ Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile ...

For Your Safety 124 Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please observe the following: Ţ Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility; Ţ Use ha...

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 128 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...