LG LGV940N - User Manual

4 5 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 • If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may...

66 Important notice 5. If the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the device does not respond when you try to operate it:Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and Volume Down Key for about 9 seconds to reset your device. To turn your device off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key and Volume Down Key ...

7 6 Getting to know your device 6 Device layout Front Camera Lens Speaker Headset Jack Charger/USB Port Getting to know your device

8 Getting to know your device Microphone Infrared LED Power/Lock Key Volume Keys Rear Camera Lens microSD card slot NFC Touch Point Power/Lock Key • Press to lock/unlock the screen. • Press and hold to turn the tablet on/off, restart it, and activate/deactivate airplane mode. Volume Keys • Press and...

8 9 Getting to know your device Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the device to it using the USB cable. WARNING • Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and ...

10 Getting to know your device Installing the 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 2TB capacity. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. 1 Open the microSD card slot cover. micro...

10 11 Getting to know your device NOTE • Cards must be positioned as shown. • MicroSD card is not included. • Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for s...

12 12 Getting to know your device Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal information. 1 Tap > > > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock . 2 Select a desired screen lock from None , Swipe , Knock Co...

13 12 Your Home screen 12 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 fin...

14 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 ....

14 15 Your Home screen Back Button Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialogue 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 ap...

16 Your Home screen TIP! • 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...

16 17 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, cal...

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

18 19 Your Home screen 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 some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Description No network signal available A song is currently playing Airplane mode is on ...

20 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...

20 21 Your Home screen • Split/Merge – Allows you to split the keyboard for easier text entry with both hands. You can also spread two fingers across the keyboard to split it. Join two fingers across the keyboard to merge it. • Floating – Displays a small floating keyboard and allows you to move it ...

22 22 Your Home screen Entering special characters The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters.For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" button until the pop-up appears and displays related special characters. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to ...

23 22 Special Features 22 Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take a 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...

24 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...

24 25 Special Features NOTE • If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, you will be required to enter your backup PIN. • Use your fingertip instead of your fingernail to tap the screen. Dual window This feature allows you to multi-task by splitting up the screen into two, allowing you to use two co...

26 27 Special Features NOTE • Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+ feature. Do not use your fingernail. 3 Tap to save the current memo to the QuickMemo+ or Gallery . View the Saved Memo Tap > > and select the QuickMemo+ album or tap and select the desired memo. Using the QuickMemo...

28 29 Special Features QSlide From any screen, use the Notification panel to easily access and use the Notepad, Calendar, Calculator, and more with QSlide. 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 window...

30 Special Features QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your device into a universal remote for your home TV, audio system and more. 1 Slide the Status Bar downward and tap > . If you can not see , tap > checkmark QuickRemote to enable. OR Tap > > > . 2 Select the type and brand of the devi...

32 32 Google Account Setup 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...

34 34 Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. 3 Tap a network to conn...

34 35 Connecting to Networks and Devices 34 Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. NOT...

36 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. NOTE • Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-...

36 37 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 . • SmartShare Beam quickly transfers multimedia contents through Wi-Fi Direct. 2 Tap the device yo...

38 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 Tap > > . 2 Tap GET STARTED > Start on your tablet first and then run the sa...

38 39 Connecting to Networks and Devices QPair features Call notifications – Sends the tablet a notification when the device receives a call. The notification displays the caller's number and allows you to answer and decline the call. You can also change call settings, such as a ringtone, ringtone v...

40 40 Connecting to Networks and Devices Transferring data between a PC and your device You can copy or move data between a PC and the device. Transferring data 1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your device. 2 Open the Notifications panel, tap the current USB connectio...

41 40 Contacts 40 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. Add...

42 42 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 fav...

43 42 E-mail 42 You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. Setting up email accounts The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account. 1 Tap > > . 2 Select the desired provider. 3 Enter your email address...

44 44 Camera and Video Camera options on the viewfinder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. • Tap > > . Tap to hide/display the camera options on the viewfinder. Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. Allows you to select the ...

44 45 Camera and Video 44 NOTE • Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect. Using the advanced settings In the camera viewfinder, tap to show the advanced op...

46 Camera and Video Taking a photo 1 Tap > > . 2 Frame your subject on the screen. 3 A square around the subject indicates that the camera has focused. 4 Tap to take a photo. Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery. Multi-point Auto Focus When you take a picture, the Multi-poin...

46 47 Camera and Video Recording a video 1 Open the application and point the lens toward the subject you want to capture in your video. 2 Tap once to start recording. NOTE • The timer will be displayed on the screen. 3 Tap to stop recording. NOTE • – Tap to pause the recording. Live Shot Allows you...

48 Camera and Video NOTE • Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Dual Play Dual Play connects two devices using a wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or wireless (Miracast) connection, allowing you to view content on a different screen. The connectab...

48 49 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...

50 Camera and Video Memories view The Gallery automatically organizes and displays the memories albums depending on the region and time information of the saved photos. 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap > Memories . 3 Select the desired albums. NOTE • This feature is a location based service. Make sure to ...

50 51 Camera and Video Tap to use QSlide for the Video app. Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function. Tap to access additional options. Tap to adjust video volume. Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments. Tap to rewind 10 seconds. Tap to pause/resume video playback. Touch and ho...

52 52 Camera and Video Setting wallpaper While viewing a photo, tap > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign it to a contact. NOTE • Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when ...

53 52 Multimedia 52 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. Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played i...

54 54 Multimedia Tap to access additional options. Tap to adjust the volume. Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind. Tap to pause playback. Tap to resume playback. Tap to skip to the next track in the album, pla...

55 54 Utilities 54 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 Ta...

56 Utilities 1 Tap > > > World clock tab. 2 Tap and select the desired city. Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your device as a stopwatch. 1 Tap > > > Stopwatch tab. 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch. • Tap Lap to record lap times. 3 Tap Stop to stop stopwatch. Calc...

56 57 Utilities Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways. Recording a sound or voice 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap to begin recording. 3 Tap to end the recording. 4 Tap to listen to the recording. NOTE • Tap to access your recordings. You can listen t...

58 58 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 Browse and download the content you want. NOTE • You may incur data fee charges when using your mobile network t...

59 58 Browsing the Web 58 Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. 1 Tap > > Google folder > . NOTE • 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 c...

60 60 Settings 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 > System settings . - OR - • Tap > > . WI...

60 61 Settings 60 LG Bridge Allows you to connect to a computer to manage your device. Media server Share media content with nearby DLNA-compatible devices. NFC Allows you to send or receive files simply by bringing your phone and another data-compatible device together (typically within 20 mm of ea...

64 Settings Home touch buttons Allows you to set which Home touch buttons are displayed and their position on the bar. You can also select the color and the background. Reader mode Allows you to reduce amount of blue light on the screen to reduce eye strain. Daydream Select the screensaver to displa...

64 65 Settings Battery saver Tap the Battery Saver switch to toggle it On or Off. You can also set when to turn battery saver on and if you would like to restrict apps from running in the background. Help Displays help information for the Battery saver feature. < Smart cleaning > Allows you to...

66 67 Settings Unknown sources Allow installation of non-Play Store applications. Verify apps Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm. Storage type Displays the storage type for credentials. Certificate management Allows you to display trusted CA certificates, install certif...

68 Settings < Language & keyboard > Use the Language & keyboard settings to select the language for the text on your device and to configure the on-screen keyboard. < Backup & reset > Change the settings for managing your settings and data. LG Backup Backs up all information ...

70 71 Settings Update Center Allows you to check for software updates. Battery Allows you to view battery status, battery level, and battery use information. Hardware info Allows you to view the model number, hardware version, up time, Wi-Fi MAC address and Bluetooth address. Software info Allows yo...

72 72 LG Bridge LG Bridge LG Bridge is an application that helps you conveniently manage images, music, videos, documents, etc. saved on a LG mobile device on your PC. Also, you can update software of a mobile device or back up your files such as contacts and images to your PC. TIP! • You can see de...

72 73 LG Bridge 72 Minimum system requirements for LG Bridge installation Item Windows OS Mac OS Operating System Windows XP 32-bit (Service Pack 3)Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bitWindows 7 32-bit/64-bitWindows 8 32-bit/64-bitWindows 8.1 32-bit/64-bit Mac OS X 10.7 or later (64-bit) CPU 1 GHz processor o...

74 74 LG Bridge How to use LG AirDrive You can share or manage content from your tablet on a computer via Wi-Fi or mobile data. When you sign in to the same LG Account on your tablet and computer, you can use the LG AirDrive function. 1 Log in to the same LG account on a mobile devices and a PC. 2 E...

75 74 Software Update 74 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...

76 About this user guide 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 f...

77 76 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. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Play S...

78 Accessories These accessories are available for use with the your device. (Items described below may be optional.) • Travel adaptor • Quick Start Guide • USB cable NOTE • Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other d...

79 78 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 prov...

81 80 For Your Safety 80 Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your tablet and to prevent damage. WARNING • This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands af...

82 For Your Safety • Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. • Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified. • Do not short circuit a battery or allow ...

82 83 For Your Safety • Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire. • Unplug...

84 For Your Safety • Keep device away from babies and small children. If children use the battery, their parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising and teaching them about the safe handling of device and how to use batteries according to the manual with care. • If liquid from the bat...

84 85 For Your Safety Extreme heat or cold • Avoid temperatures below 0 °C / 32 °F or above 45 °C / 113 °F. • Use your tablet in temperatures between 0 ºC / 32 °F and 40 ºC / 104 °F, if possible. Exposing your tablet to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even ex...

86 For Your Safety General Notice • Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your device. The magnetism of the device may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip. • When the tablet is not used for a long period time, s...

86 87 For Your Safety Part 15.19 statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired...

88 For Your Safety FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the device. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio ...

88 89 For Your Safety publication on health issues related to device usage where it states, The scientific community at large … believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from the devices and adverse health outcomes. Still the...

90 For Your Safety use of hands-free devices. Before a device model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and location...

90 91 For Your Safety Do wireless devices pose any special risks to children? The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless communication devices, including children”. The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other natio...

92 For Your Safety U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20554Telephone: (888) 225-5322http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Devices http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Fr...

92 93 For Your Safety Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model device meets the government's requi...

94 95 For Your Safety 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 ...

96 97 For Your Safety TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld devices. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable device is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency...

98 For Your Safety Tips on Efficient Operation For your device to operate most efficiently:Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the tablet is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the tablet to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Electronic Devi...

100 For Your Safety Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as pr...

100 101 For Your Safety 2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of tablets? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as tablets before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to ta...

102 For Your Safety The FCC also regulates the base stations that the tablet networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the tablets themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get ...

102 103 For Your Safety association between the use of wireless devices and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless dev...

104 For Your Safety driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research And Dev...

104 105 For Your Safety other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, “Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques...

106 For Your Safety tablets. Reducing the time of tablet use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless devices at all. For example, the gove...

106 107 For Your Safety The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless devices for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. 12. Where can I find addition...

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