LG LGV495 - User Manual

8 About this user guide • Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you use your device safely and correctly. • Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently on your device. • Your content may differ from the final product, ...

9 Please read this before you start using your device! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your device are described in this section before taking the device in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Device memory You may need to check your device memory and de...

10 Important Notice • Some applications you download may consume battery power. • While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level. 3. Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING X If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may ...

11 Important Notice 6 Press the Volume Keys to select Yes , and then press the Power/Lock Key to perform a Hard Reset. Perform this step twice. WARNING X If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data befor...

12 Getting to know your device Front view Volume keys Front-facing camera USB peripheral port Infrared (IR) LED Power/Lock key Earphone jack Microphone

13 Getting to know your device Back view SIM card/microSD card slot Rear-facing camera Speaker Stylus Pen Charger / USB port

15 Getting to know your device Charger / USB port Allows you to connect the tablet and the USB cable for use with the charger adapter, your PC, or other compatible accessories. Rear-facing camera Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance. Speaker Use to listen to th...

16 Getting to know your device Connecting cables to the ports

17 Getting to know your device 1. Charging the battery The Charger/USB Port is located at the bottom of the device. Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet.Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger included with your device to charge the battery. A computer can al...

18 Getting to know your device 2. Connecting a USB device to your tablet The USB peripheral port is located at the top of the device. Insert the USB port and plug it into the desired device.Some of the USB devices supported through the USB port include a keyboard, mouse, game controller, digital cam...

19 Getting to know your device Installing the SIM card or microSD card Before you can start exploring your new device, you need to set it up.Your device supports the use of microSD memory cards of up to 128GB capacity. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. 1 Open the SIM/microSD slot...

20 Getting to know your device 3 If you want to use a memory card, insert the memory card into the lower slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing upwards. Slide the microSD card into the slot until it “clicks” into place and then close the slot cover. NOTE X Cards must be positioned as shown....

21 Getting to know your device Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. To unlock...

22 Getting to know your device TIP! Smart Lock X You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your device easier. You can set it to keep your device unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face...

23 Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your device. • Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. • Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occ...

24 Your Home screen 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 ....

25 Your Home screen Back Button Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Home Button Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to access the Google Now shortcut. Recent Apps Button Displays recently used applica...

26 Your Home screen TIP! X To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add. Removing an item from the Home screen • While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove then drag it to and release it. Adding an app to...

27 Your Home screen Returning to recently-used applications 1 Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap an app preview to open the application. Or tap to return to your previous screen. Notifications panel Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calend...

28 Your Home screen Opening the Notifications panel Swipe the Status bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap . Quick Settings Area NotificationsClear Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired button to...

29 Your Home screen Indicator icons on the Status Bar Indicator icons appear on the Status bar at the top of the screen to 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 listed in the table below are...

31 Your Home screen On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field. Using the keypad and entering text Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to go to t...

32 Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take photo There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. • Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then clos...

33 Special Features Gesture View After taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the captured photo with this gesture. 1 Tap > > . 2 Take a picture with the front camera. 3 After taking the picture, bring the device close to your face. The captured photo will be di...

34 Special Features KnockON The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off. To turn the screen on 1 Double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on. 2 Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets. To turn the screen off 1 Double...

35 Special Features Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the Home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen. NOTE: X If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, i...

36 Special Features Dual window This feature allows you to multi-task by splitting up the screen into two, allowing you to use two compatible applications at the same time. 1 Tap > Dual window OR tap . 2 Tap or drag the app icon for the corresponding application you wish to use. : Tap to view the...

38 Special Features Tap to select the pen type and color. Tap to use the eraser to erase the pen marks on the memo. Tap to save the memo you've created. Tap to hide or display the toolbar. NOTE: X Please use a fingertip or Stylus Pen while using the QuickMemo+ feature. Do not use your fingernail. 3 ...

39 Special Features QSlide From any screen, use the Notification panel to easily access and use the Notepad, Calendar, Calculator, and more with QSlide. OR Tap to expand the window to full window size.Tap to adjust the window's transparency.Tap to close the QSlide window. Drag to adjust the size. 1 ...

40 Special Features QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your device into a Universal Remote for your home TV, set-top box and audio system, and more. 1 Slide the Status bar downward and tap > tap the QuickRemote option to activate it > > . OR Tap > > Apps tab > > . NOTE: X If QuickRem...

42 The first time you open a Google application on your device, 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 > . 2 Tap > Accounts & sync > Add account > G...

44 Wi-Fi You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 1 Tap > > > Wi-Fi . 2 Tap OFF ON to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. 3 Tap a network to connect to it. • If the network is ...

45 Connecting to Networks and Devices NOTE: X LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. X Always make sure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. X If there are obstacles between the dev...

46 Connecting to Networks and Devices Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file or item such as a contact or media file. 2 Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth. 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. • Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compa...

47 Connecting to Networks and Devices SmartShare SmartShare allows you to receive multimedia content via LG device and tablets. 1 While viewing the content you want to share, tap or > SmartShare . 2 Tap Play or Beam in the pop-up that is displayed. • Play: You can stream your content via a TV, Bl...

48 Connecting to Networks and Devices QPair By connecting your tablet and mobile device via QPair, you can sync incoming calls, messages, and social networking notifications between your tablet and mobile device. 1 Run QPair and tap Get started > Start on your tablet first and then run the same s...

50 Connecting to Networks and Devices QuickMemo+ transfer – Saves your current QuickMemo+ in the tablet's Gallery, and then syncs the tablet's Gallery with the Gallery on your device. Transferring data between a PC and your device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device. Transferring d...

51 You can add contacts on your device and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1 Tap > > to open your contacts. 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new conta...

52 Contacts Removing a contact from your favorites list 1 Tap > > to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Favorites tab and choose a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the gold star at the top right of the contact details screen. The star turns a dark color and the contact is removed from your favori...

53 Contacts Joining and Separating Contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can join them into a single entry. You can also separate contacts that were joined. 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap > Manage contacts > Join contacts . 3 Select a tab at the top of the screen. • Tap...

54 You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users). Managing email accounts To open the Email application The first time you open the Email applicatio...

55 Email Working with account folders Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folders. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. • Tap > > > > Folders . Composing and sending email 1 In the application, tap to create ...

56 Camera and Video Camera options on the viewfinder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. • Tap > > . NOTE: X 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...

57 Camera and Video Gallery – Tap to view the last photo or video you captured. Record – Tap to start recording. Capture – Tap to take a photo. Exit – Tap to exit the camera. Using the advanced settings In the camera viewfinder, tap to show the advanced options. Tap each icon to adjust the following...

58 Camera and Video Taking a photo 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to photograph. 2 Focus indicators will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. You can also tap anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot. 3 When the focus indicators turn blue, ...

59 Camera and Video Recording a video 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to capture in your video. 2 Tap once to start recording. NOTE: X The timer will be displayed on the screen. 3 Tap to stop recording. TIP! X – Tap to capture a screen shot while recordin...

60 Camera and Video After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded. The following options are available. Tap to add the video to favorites. Tap to record another video immediately. Tap to send your video to others or share it via any available socia...

61 Camera and Video 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 > > to view the images stored in the storage. 2 Tap an album to open it...

62 Camera and Video Video options 1 Tap > . 2 Select the video you want to watch. Touch to use QSlide for the Video app. Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function. Tap to access additional options. Touch to adjust video volume. Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments. Tap to g...

63 Camera and Video Touch to lock/unlock the screen. NOTE: X While playing a video, the following options are available: • Slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. • Slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness. • Slide your finger from left to righ...

64 Multimedia Music Your device has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. Playing a song 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap the Songs tab. 3 Select the song you want to play. 4 The following options are available.

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

68 Utilities World clock The World clock tab allows you to easily check the current time in other cities around the world. 1 Open the app, then select the World clock tab. 2 Tap and select the desired city. Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your device as a stopwatch. 1 Open the app, the...

69 Utilities Calendar The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events. 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap the date you want to add an event to. Then tap . Voice Search Use this application to search webpages using voice. 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Google folder > . 2 Say a keyword or phrase ...

70 Utilities LG SmartWorld LG SmartWorld offers an assortment of exciting content – fonts, themes, games, applications. How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Device 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap Sign in and enter your user name and password. If you have not signed up yet, tap Register to create an account...

71 Browsing the Web Browser The Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your device. NOTE: X Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. 1 T...

72 Browsing the Web Touch to access more options. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address and tap Go on the keyboard. Opening a page To go to a new page, tap at the top of the browser. To go to another webpage, tap a tab at the top of the screen to view the page. Searching the ...

73 Browsing the Web Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. 1 Tap > > . NOTE: X This application may not be available depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a page ...

74 The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device. All of the settings in the Settings application are described in this section. To open the Settings application • Tap > touch and hold > All settings . - or - • Tap > > . WIRELESS NETWORKS...

76 Settings DEVICE Sound Sound profile Allows you to set the sound profile to Sound , Vibrate only and Do not disturb . Volume Adjust the device's volume settings to suit your needs and environment. Default notification sound Select the ringtone for notifications such as new messages receipt or cale...

81 Settings Dual window Auto-open Allows the device to automatically open Dual window when you tap a link on the full screen or tap an e-mail attachment (images only). Help Displays help information about using the Dual window feature. PERSONAL Users This menu displays the current users you've creat...

84 Settings Backup & reset Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Back up my data Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. Backup account Displays the account that is currently being used to back up information Automatic restore When reinstalling...

89 Settings Legal info Allows you to view legal documents for LG software, open source licenses and Google legal information. Patent information Displays LG patent information.

90 Device Software Update This feature allows you to update the firmware of your device to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center.For more information on how to use this function, please visit: http://www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp.As the device fi...

91 Trademarks Trademarks • Copyright 2015 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi ® , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi log...

92 There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile device, some of which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Visit your local AT&T store or www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific offerings. NOTE X Always u...

93 Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your device. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures No applications can be set Not supported by service provide...

95 For Your Safety Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this device. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the device. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved...

96 For Your Safety an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electri...

98 For Your Safety • Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. • Only use chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. • Only authorized personnel should service the tablet and its accessories. Fau...

99 For Your Safety of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. • Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with th...

102 For Your Safety Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Mobile Device away from: L...

103 For Your Safety Sunscreen lotion Do not expose or wear your device to any liquid like sunscreen lotion.Doing so may cause your device to or damage to the mobile device. Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device.Wipe it with ...

105 For Your Safety protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there i...

106 For Your Safety Caution Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the device, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.Don’t use the device with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor...

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

114 For Your Safety National Institutes of Health31 Center Drive, MSC 2320Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320Voice: (301) 496-7243Email: [email protected]Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearingNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg.200 Independence Ave., SW W...

117 For Your Safety Posted Facilities Turn your device OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your device while in the air. Switch OFF your tablet before boarding an aircraft. Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn you...

118 For Your Safety FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Tablets: 1. Do tablets pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using tablets...

125 For Your Safety develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless communications devices so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compa...

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