LG LGVS450PP - User Manual

6 The Basics Top and Bottom View Charger/USB port Microphone 3.5mm Headset jack 10. 3.5mm Headset jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music. 11. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller. It's...

7 The Basics 13. Camera lens Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance. 14. Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when you turn on the flash. 15. MicroSD Card slot Use for additional storage space of items such as pictures, videos, music, etc. 16. S...

8 The Basics 2. Insert the battery into the opening on the back on the phone, making sure the connectors align and press down until it clicks into place . 3. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press down along the outer edge of phone . Charging the phone Your phone comes with a US...

9 The Basics WARNING! To avoid damage to your phone's port and cable plug, orient the plug with the port before inserting it. NOTE Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. NOTE Only use approved charging accessories to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the USB/Charging Port,...

10 The Basics To check the battery power level: From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings > About phone > Battery . The battery status (charging or discharging) and battery level (percentage charged) are displayed. To monitor and control how battery power is being used: From the Hom...

11 The Basics Turning the Phone On and Off To turn on your phone, press and hold the Power/Lock key (on the right side of the phone) for a couple of seconds until the screen lights up. To turn off the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock key (on the right side of the phone), tap Power off in the men...

13 The Basics To unlock the phone If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen backlight will turn off to conserve battery power. To wake up the phone and unlock the screen: 1. Turn the screen on. Press the Power/Lock key on the right side of the phone. 2. The default Lock screen will appear. ...

14 The Basics To exit or stop apps: To use the Recent apps screen, press and hold the Home key , then swipe the app to the left or right off of the screen. To use the Battery use screen, tap the Menu key > Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use . Scroll to the Running apps list, ...

15 The Basics Press the Down Volume key (on the left side of the phone) until vibration is set, then press it again to turn off all sounds. OR Swipe the Status Bar downward to open the Notifications panel, then tap the Sound icon until the Silent icon is displayed. Data communications off Airplane mo...

16 The Basics contact's available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the Context menu opens. Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. For example, you can drag items...

17 The Basics Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of your phone's features using simple motions on the touchscreen. It's comprised of multiple panels you can customize with shortcuts. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the Home screen panels. Tap any ico...

18 The Basics Customizing the Home screen For more convenience using your phone, add your favorite apps, widgets, and downloads to the Home screen for quick access. You can also change the wallpaper to reflect your personal style. TIP From the Home screen, tap the Menu key , tap Home screen settings ...

19 The Basics 1. Touch and hold the icon you want to customize, then release the icon. An editing icon appears in its upper-right corner. 2. Tap the icon. 3. The following options are available. Tap the image you want from the Theme icon tab, and change the size (if desired), then tap OK . OR Tap th...

21 The Basics NOTE Tap any of the panels in mini panel view to go directly to that panel. Hide view Place two fingers on the Home screen and spread them apart to hide all of the items on your Home screen. In hide view, only your wallpaper and the Status Bar are seen. To return to normal view, place t...

22 The Basics From the Home screen, tap Apps . Apps screen Options menu While viewing the Apps screen, tap the Menu key to access the following options: View apps by – Allows you to change how your apps are displayed. Choose from Alphabetical order , Downloaded date , and User customized . Show smal...

23 The Basics OR Tap Apps , tap the Apps tab (if necessary), then tap the app icon you want. 4. Press and hold the Home key to open the Recent apps screen. Tap an open app to switch to it. Stopping apps from running 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings > Application manager . 2...

24 The Basics Quick Settings The Quick Settings allow you to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness, and more. To access the Quick Set tings, open the Notifications Panel. The Quick Settings bar is located at the top of the Notifications Panel. To rearrange Quick Setting...

25 The Basics Icon Description Icon Description Call is in progress Acquiring GPS Receiving location data from GPS Missed call Data is syncing Bluetooth is on New Gmail message System warning New Hangouts message Alarm is set New text or multimedia message New voicemail Song is playing Ringer is sil...

26 The Basics Tap to enter text using your voice. This is only available when you activate Google voice typing in the keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access the LG Keyboard settings. Tap to access the LG Keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access voice input mode. Tap to enter a space. Tap to ...

27 Google Account Setup The first time you open a Google app on your phone, you'll be required to sign in with your existing Google Account. If you don't have a Google Account, you'll be prompted to create one. Creating your Google Account 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings . 2. ...

28 Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi By connecting with Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access ...

29 Connecting to Networks and Devices 4. Tap Connect to save the network information. Removing a Wi-Fi network 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, then tap Wi-Fi to access its settings. 2. Touch and hold the network that you want to remove from your phone's memory. 3. Tap Forget network in the Context menu that appea...

30 Connecting to Networks and Devices Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. Select a file or item (such as a contact, calendar event, or media file) from an its app or from the Downloads app. 2. Tap Bluetooth in the sharing options list. NOTE The method for selecting an item may vary by da...

31 Connecting to Networks and Devices PC connections with a USB Cable You can connect your phone to a PC with a USB Cable using the different USB connection modes. Transferring music, photos, and videos using Media sync (MTP) 1. Connect your phone to a PC using the USB Cable provided with your phone...

32 Calls Making a call Dialing a number 1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon to open the dial pad in the Phone app. 2. Enter the number using the dial pad. To delete a digit, tap the Delete key . 3. Tap the Call button to call the number you entered. 4. To end a call, tap the End button . TIP...

33 Calls Using Direct dial Place a Direct dial widget on one of your Home screen panels (or even in the QuickTap Bar) to use this calling feature. Tap the Direct dial widget on the Home screen to call the number with a single tap. To end a call Tap the End button on the Call screen to end the call. ...

34 Calls Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, press the Volume Up and Volume Down keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Making a second call 1. During your first call, tap Add call and dial the number. You can also use the recently dialed numbers list by tapping...

35 Calls Clearing Recent call entries You can delete the entire list of recent calls all at once, or selectively delete entries. 1. Open the Recent tab in the Phone app. 2. Tap the Menu key . Tap Clear to select entries to remove from the list. Checkmark the entries to delete, tap Clear , then Yes ....

36 Communication Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts icon to open your contact list. 2. Tap the Search contacts box and ente...

37 Communication Removing a contact from your favorites list 1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts icon to open your contact list. 2. Tap the Favorites tab (at the top of the screen), then tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap the yellow star in the upper-right corner of the screen. The star...

40 Communication The Dial icon places a call to the number. The Message icon starts a message. The Mail icon starts an email. NOTE You can also tap the contact's picture on the left side of the entry to display the Quick Contact icons. Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into ...

41 Communication WARNING s If you enter multiple recipients to a text message, it's automatically converted into a multimedia message and you'll be charged for each person you send the message to. s If an image, video, or audio file is added to a text message, it's automatically converted into a mult...

42 Communication Email You can use the Email app to send, receive, and read emails from a variety of email providers. The Email app supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP, and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need to set ...

43 Communication Working with account folders Open the Email app, then tap the Menu key > Folders . Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email 1. F...

44 Communication Receiving emails When a new email arrives in your Inbox, you'll be notified by a sound or vibration (depending on your sound and vibration settings) and its notification icon appears on the Status Bar. Email Options menu From the Home screen, tap Email icon > Menu key to access the...

45 Entertainment Camera To open the Camera app, tap Camera on the Home screen. TIP You can quickly access the Camera app without unlocking your phone first. s While the screen is off, press and hold the Volume Down key or Volume Up key on the left side of the phone. s From the Swipe lock screen swipe...

47 Entertainment This sets the location where you want to save your images. Choose SD card or Internal storage . This provides a quick help guide. Tap it to learn how a function works. This restores all of the camera settings back to the default values. TIP When you exit the Camera app, some setting...

48 Entertainment TIP If you have a social networking account set up on your phone, you can share your photo with your social networking community. NOTE Additional charges may apply when multimedia messages are downloaded while roaming. Tap the Menu key to open the following advanced options. Set ima...

49 Entertainment To view more photos, scroll left or right. To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). Video Camera To open the video camera, tap Camera on the Home screen, then tap the Video mode icon (on the vi...

51 Entertainment 4. Tap the Record icon once to start recording. NOTE The Record icon changes to the Pause icon once the recording starts. Tap it to pause your recording. 5. A timer showing the length of the video is displayed. 6. Tap the Stop icon (in the lower-right corner of the viewfinder) to sto...

52 Entertainment 2. Your Gallery will appear on the screen with your most recent recorded video displayed. Swipe to the left to scroll to your other videos. 3. Tap the Play icon on a video to play it automatically. NOTE You can also view your videos in the Gallery app or the Videos app. Adjusting th...

53 Entertainment Place two fingers anywhere on the image and spread them apart to zoom in. To zoom back out, pinch them together or double-tap the screen. Playing videos Open the Gallery app and select an album. The Play icon is displayed on video files. Tap an image to select it. Select the app to pl...

54 Entertainment Gallery Options menu From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery > Menu key to access the following options: New album – Allows you to create a new album. Delete – Allows you to select one (or more) albums to delete. Hide/Show album – Allows you to select one (or more) albums to ...

55 Entertainment Videos Your phone has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. Playing a video 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Videos . 2. Tap the video you want to play. Tap to pause video playback. Tap to resume video playback. Touch a...

56 Entertainment Videos Options menu From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Videos > Menu key to access the following options: After playing video – Allows you to set the action after the video ends. Choose from Return to list, Play next video , and Replay video . De...

58 Tools QuickMemo The QuickMemo function allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture, or on the current phone screen. Capturing a screen shot for your QuickMemo 1. Access the screen you want to ...

59 Tools Creating a QuickMemo 1. Drag the Status Bar down and tap the QuickMemo icon on the Quick Settings Bar. 2. Tap the Memo background icon on the left side of the toolbar to select the QuickMemo background style. Choose from the current screen, memo paper, foggy glass, and parchment. 3. Create ...

60 Tools Tap to select pen type, pen color, and the cropping tool. Tap to use the eraser to erase any part of the memo that you created. Tap to share your memo with others via any of the available applications. Viewing the saved QuickMemo Open the Gallery app and select the QuickMemo album. Capturin...

61 Tools Managing your alarms After you create one (or more alarms): Tap the Alarm icon (to the right of the alarm) to between enable between enable (blue) and disable (gray). Tap the alarm time to change any of that alarm's settings and save it. NOTE The Alarm/Clock app has four tabs across the top...

62 Tools Calendar Adding an event to your calendar 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Calendar . 2. Tap the date (in the upper-left corner of the screen) to select the type of calender you want to view. Tap Day, Week, Month, Year, or Agenda . 3. Tap the date for ...

63 Tools Tasks options Open the Tasks app, tap the Menu key to access the following: Sort by – Tap to select Due date , Priority , or Creation order . Delete – Tap to select tasks to delete. View completed tasks – Tap to view your list of completed tasks. Lists to display – Tap to select which lists...

64 Tools Google+ Use the Google+ app to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Google folder > Google+ . NOTE This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Voice Search The V...

65 Web Chrome Use the Chrome app to search for information and browse webpages. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. From the Home screen, tap Chrome . Viewing webpages Tap the address field (at the top of the screen), enter a web address or search crite...

66 Web Searching the web by voice Tap the address field in the Chrome app, tap the Microphone icon (on the right side of the address field), say a keyword, then tap one of the displayed results. NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Syncing with other devi...

68 Settings Access the Settings menu 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings . OR From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Settings . 2. Select a setting category and configure the desired settings. WIRELESS NETWORKS < Airplane mode > Airplane mode – ...

73 Settings < Wireless storage > Allows you to share files with your phone and computer. Tap the switch in the top right corner of the screen to toggle it On, connect to a network, then select the devices to allow connection. < More... > TETHERING Tethering allows you to connect other dev...

74 Settings LG VPN – Sets your phone to use an advanced LG VPN client supporting full IP Security features and interoperability. You can add an LG VPN network or select from your list of VPN connections. NOTE From the LG VPN setting, tap the Menu key to access Settings , Import certificates , Delete ...

80 Settings Tap an entry to view more information, tap Stop (or Force stop ), then OK to stop it from running. PERSONAL < Guest mode > Use Guest mode when you let someone else use your phone. They will only be able to use the apps that you’ve selected. Once you set it up, you can easily change...

83 Settings Text-to-speech output – Sets the preferred speech engine and speech rate (slow vs. fast). Also plays a short demonstration of speech synthesis. MOUSE/TRACKPAD Pointer speed – Sets the pointer speed using a slide bar to increase or decrease it. < Backup & reset > BACKUP & RE...

84 Settings SYSTEM < Date & time > Use this menu to adjust the time and date settings for your device. Automatic date & time – Checkmark to use the network-provided date and time. Automatic time zone – Checkmark to use the network-provided time zone. Set date – Tap to manually set the ...

85 Settings Screen shades – Checkmark to set the screen to a darker contrast (dims the backlight). Text-to-speech output – Sets the text-to-speech preferred engine and speech rate setting. Also plays a short demonstration of speech synthesis. Text-to-speech output provides an audible readout of text...

86 Settings SYSTEM Auto-rotate screen – Checkmark to allow the phone to rotate the screen depending on its orientation (portrait or landscape). Read passwords – Checkmark to have verbal confirmation when inputting passwords. Power key ends call – Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing ...

88 Phone Software Update Update your smart phone without a PC (FOTA) This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone's software to a newer version via Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA), without connecting with a USB Cable. NOTE Firmware is a specialized type of software embedded into your phone...

89 FAQ Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Sub-Category Question Answer Bluetooth Bluetooth Devices What are the functions available via Bluetooth? ...

96 Safety WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. HAC This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there...

98 Safety Part 15.21 statement Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part...

101 Safety that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk ...

102 Safety World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1 85764 Oberschleis...

105 Safety M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less inter...

106 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 volume setti...

107 Safety hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. 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...

108 Safety Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. 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 anten...

110 Safety facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an...

111 Safety an unqualified and non-approved battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. s Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. s Battery usage by children should be supervised. s Avoid dropping the phone, battery or exposing the phone or b...

114 Safety bites may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion. General Notice s Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth or animal’s mouth may cause seri...

115 Safety s Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. s 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 Dev...

116 Safety Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: s Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; s Design w...

117 Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy be...

118 Safety wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A com...

119 Safety (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will includ...

120 Safety consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at diff...

121 Safety Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that...

122 Safety FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International E...

123 Safety memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mou...

125 Safety Cautions The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set. With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applications only operate cor...

126 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the produc...

127 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT (5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible. (6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty ...

128 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot...

130 Index Numbers 10 Driver Safety Tips 122 A Access the Settings menu 68 ACCOUNTS 83 Adding an event to your calendar 62 Adding a new contact 36 Adjusting the in-call volume 34 Alarm/Clock 60 Answering and rejecting a call 33 Automatic timeout 13 Avoid potential hearing loss. 106 B Bluetooth 29 Boo...