LG LGUS215 - User Manual

Custom-designed Features 6 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. • You can use two apps at the same t...

Custom-designed Features 7 Overview screen The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently-used apps.To view the list of recently-used apps, tap on the Home touch buttons. • Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the app with the Multi-Window feature. You can als...

Custom-designed Features 8 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 to s...

Basic Functions 11 Parts overview Earpiece Microphone Touch screen Proximity/Ambient light sensor Stereo headset jack Microphone Front camera lens Rear camera lens Volume keys (+/-) Charger/USB cable port Flash Speaker Power/Lock key

Basic Functions 13 Turning the power on or off Turning the power on When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key. • 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 14 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 15 • This device supports only Nano SIM cards. Nano Micro Standard • 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 • Do not l...

Basic Functions 17 Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety. 1 Tap Settings General Storage . 2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card. • Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. This may cause data to ...

Basic Functions 19 Removing the battery Open the back cover and pull out the battery. • 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 20 • Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device. • 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. • Using the device when it is charging may ...

Basic Functions 21 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: • Turn off th...

Basic Functions 22 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 23 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 25 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 26 • Google search widget : Perform a Google search by inputting spoken or written keywords. • Folder : Create folders to group apps by your preferences. • 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 27 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 signalData is being transmitted over the ...

Basic Functions 28 Notifications panel You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downward on the main screen. • To open the quick access icons list, drag the notifications panel downwards or tap . • If you touch and hold an icon, the settings screen for the corresponding functi...

Basic Functions 29 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 30 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. • To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets, pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap . Mo...

Basic Functions 31 Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another app. • 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. • To ...

Basic Functions 32 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 ...

Basic Functions 33 Secure start-up settings When you select Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password as a screen lock method, you can configure your device to be locked whenever turning on the device in order to secure your data. • You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you unlo...

Basic Functions 34 KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen. • 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. • When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. ...

Basic Functions 35 3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap CONFIRM . 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. • It is also possible to enter a...

Basic Functions 36 • To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set using a PIN or password. • Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not available. • If the device is turned off while encryption is underway, the encryption process will fail, and some data may be dam...

Basic Functions 37 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 38 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. • The selected word is automatically entered. You do...

Basic Functions 39 • This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards. • 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 40 Splitting the keyboard You can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of the screen when the screen is in landscape mode.Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard . You can also tap on the keyboard an...

Basic Functions 41 Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, tap touch and hold and then select . • To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly. • To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is connected to a network. • To select the language for voice recognition, tap...

Basic Functions 42 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 44 Installing and uninstalling apps Installing apps Access an app store to search and download apps. • You can use the SmartWorld, Play Store or the app store provided by your service provider. • Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in. • Some apps may charge fee...

Useful Apps 45 Uninstalling apps from the app store To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download the app and uninstall it. • Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users. Uninstalled apps You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also reinstall apps which were un...

Useful Apps 46 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: • Enter a ...

Useful Apps 47 Answering a call To answer a call, drag on the incoming call screen. • When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by using the call/end button on the headset. • To end a call simply by pressing the Power/Lock key, tap Settings Networks Call Answer and end calls , then tu...

Useful Apps 48 Functions accessible during a call During a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping on- screen buttons: • Contacts : View the contact list during a call. • End : End a call. • Dialpad : Display or hide the dial pad. • Speaker : Turn on the speakerphone function. • Mute ...

Useful Apps 49 Viewing call records To view recent call records, tap Call logs . Then, you can use the following functions: • To view detailed call records, select a contact. To make a call to the selected contact, tap . • To delete call records, tap Delete . • The displayed call duration may differ...

Useful Apps 50 Messaging Sending a message You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app. • 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. • To atta...

Useful Apps 51 Camera Starting the camera You can take a photo or record a video to cherish all of your memorable moments.Tap . • Before taking a photo or recording a video, wipe the camera lens with a soft cloth. • Be careful not to stain the camera lens with your fingers or other foreign substance...

Useful Apps 52 Taking a photo 1 Select a camera mode and 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. • When the screen is turned off or locked, start the camera by pressing the Volume Down (-) key twice...

Useful Apps 54 Burst shot You can take continuous photos to create moving pictures.Touch and hold . • Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while is held down. • You can take up to 30 photos. Simple view Tap Simple view to hide the menus on the camera screen. Tap to display them. Switching betw...

Useful Apps 55 Zoom in or out You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a photo or recording a video. • On the camera screen, pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or out. • The zoom feature is not available when using the front camera in selfie mode. Selfie shot You can use the ...

Useful Apps 56 • To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap Selfie shot Gesture shot . • Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them. • This feature may not available while using some of the camera features. Auto shot You can...

Useful Apps 57 Interval shot You can take selfies at an interval.While using the front camera, touch and hold . You can also show your palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly. • Four photos are taken at about two seconds interval after a timer delay of three seconds. Save as flipped ...

Useful Apps 58 Gallery Gallery overview You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device. 1 Tap . • Saved photos and videos are displayed by folder. 2 Tap a folder and select a file. • View the selected file in full-screen mode. • 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. • The changes are overwritten to the original file. • 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: • Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete . • Tap from the file list and delete the desired files. • Deleted files are automatically moved to Trash and they can be restored to the Gallery with...

Useful Apps 61 Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks. Adding events 1 Tap Calendar . 2 Select a date and then tap . 3 Enter event details and tap Save . • If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events, a pop-up window appears showing a list...

Useful Apps 62 QuickMemo+ QuickMemo+ overview You can make creative notes by using a variety of 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. • : Save...

Useful Apps 63 Writing notes on a screenshot 1 While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the status bar downwards and then tap . • The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme. Memo tools appear at the top of the screen. 2 Take notes as desired. • Write notes by hand on the photo....

Useful Apps 64 Calculator You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the scientific calculator. 1 Tap Tools Calculator . 2 Use the keypad to make a calculation. • To use scientific calculator, drag the green colored slide bar located in the right side of the screen to the left. ...

Useful Apps 65 Timer You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time. 1 Tap Tools Clock Timer . 2 Set the time and tap Start . • To pause the timer, tap Pause . To resume the timer, tap Resume . • To reset the timer settings, tap Reset . Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch...

Useful Apps 66 FM Radio You can listen to FM radio.Tap Tools FM Radio . • To use this app, first connect earphones to the device. The earphones function as the radio antenna. • This function may not be supported depending on the area. Tasks You can register tasks to your device to easily manage sche...

Useful Apps 67 • 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 SAV...

Useful Apps 68 Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options: • On the contact list screen, enter a contact name in the search box. • Scroll the contact list up or down. • From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a contact. Conta...

Useful Apps 69 Music You can play and manage songs or music albums. 1 Tap LG Music . 2 Select a category. 3 Select a music file. Back to the previous screen.Add to or remove from favorites. Play in random order. Adjust the sound volume.Tap to play from the beginning of the current file / Double-tap ...

Useful Apps 70 LG SmartWorld You can download a variety of games, audio content, apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics. Customize your device to suit your preferences by using Home themes and fonts. • If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan. • Thi...

Useful Apps 71 LG Backup You can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device. 1 Tap Management LG Backup . You can also tap Settings General Backup & reset LG Backup . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to select whether to back up data on the device or to copy data to other devices...

Useful Apps 72 Facebook You can use a social networking service to update, view and share posts, photos and videos with your online contacts.Tap Recommended Facebook . Instagram Use a social networking service to capture and share your photos and videos. You can also apply filter effects to make you...

Phone Settings 75 Settings You can customize the device settings in accordance with your preferences.Tap Settings . • Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item. • Tap to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you are using the Tab view . Networks Airplane mode Yo...

Phone Settings 77 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 78 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 Drag to activate it. Customizing mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Mobile data . 2 Customiz...

Phone 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 drag to activate it. • This option uses mobile data and...

Phone Settings 81 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 drag to activate it. 2 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices, and pair them. • This option uses...

Phone Settings 82 More Mobile networks You can customize mobile network settings. 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More Mobile networks . 2 Customize the following settings: • Mobile data : Turn mobile data on or off. • Data roaming : Turn data roaming on or off. • Network mode : Allows you to...

Phone Settings 83 4 Enter VPN details and tap SAVE . Configuring VPN settings 1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list. 2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT . • To save the account details, select the Save account information checkbox. Printing You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printe...

Phone Settings 85 Display You can customize detailed settings for each screen type.On the settings screen, tap Display and customize the following settings: • Home screen : Customize settings for the Home screen. See Home screen settings for details. • Lock screen : Customize lock screen settings. S...

Phone Settings 86 • More Motion sensor calibration : Correct the angle and speed of the motion sensor to improve the tilt accuracy and speed of the sensor. • When correcting the motion sensor, make sure to place the device on a flat surface. Failure to do so may cause an error with the motion sensor...

Phone Settings 87 Location You can customize how your location information is used by particular apps. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Location . 2 Customize the following settings: • Mode : Select a method to provide your location information. • RECENT LOCATION REQUEST : View apps that recent...

Phone Settings 90 Shortcut keys You can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen is turned off or locked. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Shortcut keys . 2 Drag to activate it. • Press the Volume Down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned...

Phone Settings 91 • Credential protection : View the type of credential protection currently used. • Certificate management : Manage the security certificate saved on the device. • Trust agents : View and use trust agents installed on the device. • Screen pin : Fix the app screen so that only the cu...

Phone Settings 92 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: • Battery usage : View the battery usage details. To view more details, sele...

Phone Settings 93 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: • LG Backup : Back up or restore the blocked sender list, messag...

Appendix 95 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 LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the- Air (OTA) This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone’s software to a newer version via OTA, without connecting a USB cable. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your de...

Appendix 97 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 101 More information Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licences, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.In addition to the source code, all referred licence terms, warranty disclai...

For Your Safety 103 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 106 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 107 Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the bac...

For Your Safety 111 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur StrahlenschutzIngolstaedter Landstr. 185764 OberschleissheimGermanyTelephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156http://www.icnirp.de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th FloorWashington, D...

For Your Safety 113 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 requ...

For Your Safety 115 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high vo...

For Your Safety 116 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 117 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 118 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 120 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 • The charger and adapter are intended for ...

For Your Safety 122 Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards • 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. • Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty. • Wh...

For Your Safety 123 • 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 130 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: • Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use ha...

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA 134 Limited Warranty – USA ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG (as defined hereinafter in the Definitions) TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRAT...

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA 135 DAMAGES WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. LG’S TOTAL LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an i...