LG LGUS610 - User Manual

4 Table of contents 63 Downloads 63 Email 65 Music 66 Contacts 68 Calendar 69 LG Backup 70 Google apps 04 Phone Settings 73 Settings 73 Networks 80 Sound & notification 81 Display 82 General 05 Appendix 90 LG Language Settings 90 Phone software update 92 FAQ 95 Anti-Theft Guide 96 More informati...

Custom-designed Features 6 Quick Share You can take a picture or record a video and then share it through an app. 1 Tap , then take a photo or record a video. 2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen.You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps you can use t...

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 apps. Creating a note 1 Tap QuickMemo+ . 2 Tap to create a ...

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 . Ţ The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme. Memo tools appear at the top of the screen. 2 Take notes as desired. Ţ To crop and save a po...

Custom-designed Features 9 QSlide You can display several apps simultaneously on the same screen and switch between them.For example, you can use the calculator and calendar at the same time. When an app is running, tap QSlide . Ţ This feature may not be supported by some apps. Ţ : Switch to full-sc...

Custom-designed Features 10 Ringtone ID You can set the device to automatically play a ringtone composed for an incoming call from a selected contact. 1 Tap Settings Sound & notification Ringtone ID and then tap to activate it. 2 Tap Compose ringtones for and select the desired option. Ţ The def...

Basic Functions 13 Parts overview Volume Keys SIM/Memory card tray Notification LED Front Camera Lens Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor Earpiece Microphone Power/Lock Key Charger/USB Port Headset Jack Flash Microphone Rear Camera Lens Speaker

Basic Functions 15 Turning on or off the device Turning on the device When the device 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 o...

Basic Functions 16 Installing the SIM card Insert the SIM card provided by your mobile service provider to start using your device. 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray. 2 Pull out the card tray.

Basic Functions 17 3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards. 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot. Ţ This device supports only Nano SIM cards. Ţ For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the phone with the correct type of SIM card. Always ...

Basic Functions 18 Inserting the memory card The device supports up to a 2 TB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Ţ Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. If you use an incompatible card, ...

Basic Functions 19 Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety. 1 Tap Settings General Storage & USB . 2 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray. 3 Pull out the card tray and remove the memory card. Ţ Do not remove the memory card while the devic...

Basic Functions 20 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 cause electric shock. To use the device, stop charging it. Ţ...

Basic Functions 21 Touch screen You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures. Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option. Touching and holding Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available options.

Basic Functions 22 Double-tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map. Swiping Touch and hold an item, such as an app or widget, then swipe it to another location. You can use this gesture to move an item. Flicking Gently touch and hold on the screen, then flick left or right to...

Basic Functions 23 Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out, such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart. Ţ Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You might damage the touch sensor. Ţ A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a ...

Basic Functions 24 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. This immediately redirects you to the Home screen.This device provides a list of apps on the Home screen. You can run apps directly fr...

Basic Functions 25 Ţ Status bar : View status icons, the time and the battery level. Ţ Widgets : Add widgets to the Home screen to quickly access necessary information without bothering to run apps one by one. Ţ Folder : Create folders to group apps according to particular criteria. Ţ Page icon : Di...

Basic Functions 26 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 the notification icons displayed on the status bar. Ţ : No signal Ţ : Data is being transmit...

Basic Functions 27 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 28 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 29 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 while on the Home screen. Ţ To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets, pinch your fingers on the Home screen or ta...

Basic Functions 30 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 app is added to the folder. Editing folders On the Home screen, tap a folder and then do one of the following: Ţ To edit ...

Basic Functions 31 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 32 Ţ To set a screen lock using a pattern, first create a backup PIN. If you enter an incorrect pattern more than a specified number of times consecutively, you can unlock the screen by using your backup PIN. Ţ If a screen lock is set using a PIN or password and you enter it incorrec...

Basic Functions 33 KnockON You can turn the screen on and off by double-tapping the screen. Ţ This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may not function properly on a custom launcher or on a Home screen installed by the user. Ţ When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. D...

Basic Functions 34 Knock Code You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When the screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by tapping the screen in a specified sequence. Ţ You can use your Knock Code, together with the KnockOn feature. Ţ If you enter an incorrect Kno...

Basic Functions 35 SD card encryption You can encrypt and protect data saved on the SD card. The encrypted data in the SD card cannot be accessed from another device. 1 Tap Settings General Security Encrypt SD card . 2 Read the on-screen overview of SD card encryption and then tap CONTINUE to contin...

Basic Functions 36 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 under Gallery . Via Ca...

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 the conventional keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors wh...

Basic Functions 38 Ţ This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard. 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 wo...

Basic Functions 39 Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom row of the keyboard. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout . You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and ...

Basic Functions 40 Customizing the keyboard height You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when typing. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height . You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout K...

Basic Functions 41 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. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard . You can also, tap on the keyboar...

Basic Functions 42 2 Drag the keyboard left or right according to the direction of the desired keyboard arrangement.You can also press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to move the keyboard in the direction you want. Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, touch and hold and then select...

Basic Functions 43 Copy and Paste You can cut, copy, or paste text between apps. 1 Touch and hold around the text you want to copy or cut. 2 Drag / to specify the area to copy or cut. 3 Select either CUT or COPY . Ţ Cut or copied text is automatically added to the clipboard. 4 Touch and hold the tex...

Useful Apps 45 Installing and uninstalling apps Installing apps Access an app store to search and download apps. Ţ You can use SmartWorld , Play Store or the app store provided by your mobile service provider. Ţ Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in. Ţ Some apps may charge...

Useful Apps 47 Phone Voice call You can make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as manually entering a phone number or 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 E...

Useful Apps 48 Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call, swipe on the incoming call screen. Ţ To send a rejection message swipe on the incoming call screen and select the message you want to send. Ţ To add or edit a rejection message, tap Settings Networks Call Decline and reject calls Decline wi...

Useful Apps 49 Making a three-way calling You can make a call to another contact during a call. 1 During a call, tap Add call . 2 Enter a phone number and tap . Ţ The two calls are displayed at the same time, and the first call is put on hold. 3 To start a conference call, tap . Ţ You may be charged...

Useful Apps 50 Messaging Sending a message You can send messages to all of your contacts using the Messaging app. Ţ Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges. 1 Tap . 2 Tap . 3 Specify a recipient and create a message. Ţ To attach files, tap . Ţ To access optional menu items, tap . 4 Tap ...

Useful Apps 51 Camera Starting the camera You can take and save photos or videos to your device.Tap . Ţ Before taking a photo, wipe the camera lens with a microfiber cloth. If your finger comes into contact with the camera lens, you may get blurry photos. Ţ If the battery level is lower than 5 %, ch...

Useful Apps 52 Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear camera.On the camera screen, tap or drag the screen in any direction to switch between the front and rear camera. Ţ Use front camera mode to take selfies. See Taking selfies for details. Taking a photo 1 Select a came...

Useful Apps 53 Recording a video 1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on. 2 Tap . Ţ To take a photo while recording a video, tap . Ţ To pause the recording, tap . To resume the recording, tap . 3 Tap to end the recording. Panorama You can create a panoramic photo by moving ...

Useful Apps 54 Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures.Open the camera and touch and hold . Ţ Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while is held down. Ţ Up to thirty (30) continuous photos can be taken. Configuring the camera options You can customize a var...

Useful Apps 55 / Customize the selfie-taking settings. These options appear when using the front camera. Ţ : Use Gesture Shot to take a picture. Ţ : A picture will automatically be taken when the camera detects your face. / Flip images. These options appear when using the front camera. Ţ : Do not fl...

Useful Apps 56 Ţ To use this function, make sure that is selected under camera options. Ţ An alternative way to take gesture shots is to clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera. Ţ Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them. I...

Useful Apps 57 Auto shot You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look at the screen, the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically. Ţ When the front camera detects your face, the frame turns white....

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 folders. 2 Tap a folder and select a file. Ţ View the selected file in full-screen mode. Ţ Drag left or right on the displayed photo or video scr...

Useful Apps 59 Ţ To save the edited photo as another file, tap Save copy . Playing a video Access additional options. Switch to a QSlide window. Lock or unlock the screen.Fast-forward the video.Pause or play the video. Adjust the sound volume. Rewind the video. Add to or remove from favorites. Ţ To ...

Useful Apps 60 File Manager You can view and manage files saved on your device or external memory. 1 Tap Tools File Manager . 2 Tap and select the desired storage location. Weather You can view the weather information for a particular area. 1 Tap Tools Weather . 2 Tap and add the city you want. Ţ On...

Useful Apps 61 World clock You can view the current time in cities around the world. 1 Tap Tools Clock World clock . 2 Tap and add a city. 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 . Ţ To stop the timer, t...

Useful Apps 62 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. Ţ To use the scientific calculator, tap Scientific calculator . Ţ To view your calculation history, tap Calculation hi...

Useful Apps 63 Ţ If you tap , recorded voice files appear. You can play a recorded voice file from the list. Downloads You can view, delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or apps.Tap Tools Downloads . Email Email overview You can register an email account to your device and then you can ...

Useful Apps 64 Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings, tap Settings . Ţ To add an account, tap Add account . Ţ To delete an account, tap Remove account . Opening another email account If several email accounts are registered and you want to view another account, tap and ...

Useful Apps 65 Music You can play and manage music files saved on your device. 1 Tap LG Music . 2 Select a category. 3 Select a music file. Add or remove from favorites. Return to the previous screen. Display the current playlist. Play in random order. Select a repeat mode. Set sound effects. Tap to...

Useful Apps 66 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 SAVE . Importing contacts You can import a contact from another storage device. 1 On th...

Useful Apps 67 Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On the contact list screen, select a contact from the contact list. 2 On the contact details screen, tap and edit the desired details. 3 Tap SAVE to save changes. Deleting contacts 1 On the contact list screen, touch and hold a contact from the contact...

Useful Apps 68 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 . Ţ If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events, a pop-up window appears showing a list...

Useful Apps 69 LG Backup You can back up and restore data saved on your device. 1 Tap Settings General Backup & reset LG Backup . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to backup or restore data to and from your device. Ţ Formatting your device may delete backup files saved in internal storage. To ...

Useful Apps 70 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 ...

Phone Settings 73 Settings You can customize your device settings to fit your needs.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 You can turn off th...

Phone Settings 74 Ţ The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi-Fi networks. If you do not want to automatically connect to a certain Wi-Fi network, touch and hold the network and then tap Forget network . Wi-Fi network settings On the settings screen, tap Networks Wi-Fi Ţ Add Wi-Fi : M...

Phone Settings 75 Pairing with another device 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Bluetooth . 2 Tap to activate it. Ţ Available devices appear automatically. Ţ To refresh the device list, tap SEARCH . Ţ Only devices set as visible are displayed on the list. 3 Select a device from the list. 4 Foll...

Phone Settings 76 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 . 2 Customize...

Phone Settings 77 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 may incur ...

Phone Settings 78 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 tap to activate it. 2 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair them. Ţ This option uses m...

Phone Settings 79 VPN You can connect to a safe virtual network, such as an IntraNet. You can also manage connected virtual private networks. Adding VPN 1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More VPN . Ţ If the screen lock is unlocked, all VPN information saved on the device is erased. Please be ca...

Phone Settings 81 Display You can customize detailed settings for each screen type.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 the lock screen setting...

Phone Settings 82 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 : Set the display language for the device. Ţ Current keyboard : View the ...

Phone Settings 83 Ţ Google Location History : Permit Google services to collect your location information. 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 Accoun...

Phone Settings 86 Ţ Verify apps : Block the installation of harmful apps. Display a warning message when a harmful app is installed. Ţ Credential protection : View the storage type where the security certificate will be saved. Ţ Certificate management : Manage the security certificate saved on the d...

Phone Settings 87 space in the SD card. This option appears only when a SD card is inserted. To unmount the SD card, tap . 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 Custom...

Phone Settings 88 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 and restore all data saved on the device. ...

Appendix 90 LG Language Settings Select a language to use on your device. Ţ Tap Settings General Language & keyboard Language , and select a language. Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this function, please visit http://www.l...

Appendix 92 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 96 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 disclaim...

For Your Safety 98 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 101 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 106 Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model phone meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radi...

For Your Safety 110 Ţ Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-canceling headphones to block out background environmental noise. Ţ Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less ti...

For Your Safety 111 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 113 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed an...

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. $BVUJPO Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. WARNING! Notice for Battery replacement Ţ For your safety, do ...

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 Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. Ţ Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ţ 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 Cen...

For Your Safety 123 so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Sho...

For Your Safety 124 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When operating a car, driving is your first respons...

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 127 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...