LG LGVS986W - User Manual

7 The Basics TIPS s With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Down Key twice to activate the Camera app. s With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Up Key twice to access the QuickMemo+ app. 11. LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded vide...

8 The Basics Setting Up Your Phone Step 1. Remove the Back Cover With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. Step 2. Insert the Battery Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down...

9 The Basics Step 3. Replace the Back Cover Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the edges to secure the cover. Step 4. Charge the Phone Before turning on your phone, fully charge the battery. Be sure to use the USB cable and charger adapter that came with your phone. Co...

10 The Basics Removing the Battery and SIM Card Removing the battery 1. With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. 2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the battery ou...

11 The Basics Removing the SIM card The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your SIM card, refer to the following instructions. 1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions). 2. Locate the slot for th...

12 The Basics NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. To remove the microSD card 1. Unmount the microSD card. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Settings > Storage > Unmount ...

13 The Basics USB Cable Charger Adapter 2. The USB/Charger Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Correctly orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in. As shown below, the USB logo on the cable will face upward. 3. Plug the charger adapter into an electrical outlet to begin cha...

14 The Basics Turn off radio communications (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.) that you're not actively using. (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an app that makes use of it.) Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps if you don’t need i...

15 The Basics Tap an app or service in the Battery usage screen to see details about its power consumption. Different apps or services offer different kinds of information, and they may even include options to modify the settings so you can reduce power consumption by that app (or stop running the a...

16 The Basics Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off. Quickly double-tap the center of the dark screen to turn on the backlight and display the Lock screen. Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empt...

18 The Basics Your Google Account You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google apps; to download apps from Play Store; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your phone. IMPORTANT ţ If you don’t s...

19 The Basics Touch Screen Your touch screen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android™ phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use available apps, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone. Touch or tap A single finger touch selects items. For ...

20 The Basics Groups list, the Messaging list, and a music list. Spread apart to make screen information larger (easier to see and read), or pinch together to view more area and information. The pinch gesture also changes the Home screen. Pinch in on the Home screen to change to mini panel view, the...

22 The Basics Tap Hide Home touch buttons to hide the Home Touch Buttons on the apps you select. To access the Home Touch Button Bar from those apps, swipe upward from the bottom of the screen to temporarily redisplay them. To return to the Home screen Tap the Home Button at any time, from any app. ...

23 The Basics Mini Panel View Tap here to set this panel as the default Home screen. Tap here to add another panel. Full Screen View Mini Panel View Mini panel view allows direct access to any of the Home screen panels and also allows you to manage them. You can add, delete, and rearrange the panel ...

24 The Basics Hiding items on the Home screen Place two fingers on the screen, then spread them apart to hide the items on your Home screen so that only your wallpaper, the Status Bar, and the Home Touch Buttons Bar are displayed. To redisplay your Home screen with all of its icons and widgets, pinch...

25 The Basics Home screen version EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Home screen settings > Select Home > EasyHome . The EasyHome Home screen has three panels. Its...

26 The Basics Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch All of the apps on your phone, including any apps that you downloaded and installed from Play Store or other sources, are grouped together on the Applications screen, which you access from your Home screen. If you have more apps than can fit on the Ap...

27 The Basics Show small/large icons: Tap to change the size (large or small) for the icons displayed in the Applications screen. Hide/Show apps: Tap to set which app icons will be displayed in your Applications screen. Checkmark the icons you want to hide, then tap the Checkmark icon . Edit/Uninsta...

28 The Basics Tap an app to use it. Flick an app icon to the right or left to close the app and remove it from the list. Swipe up or down to view the entire stack of open apps. Tap here to close this app. Adding items to the Home screen 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon , then tap the Apps t...

29 The Basics Touch, hold, release, then tap an icon to edit it. Customize Icon Screen Home Screen 1. Touch and hold the icon you want to customize, then release the icon. An editing icon appears at the upper-right corner of the app icon. NOTE If an icon you placed can be resized, you'll see a blue ...

30 The Basics Text Input Methods The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the on-screen keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. Tap to enter text by voice. Touch and hold for handwriting or clip tray entry (or...

32 The Basics Accessing the Clip Tray and keyboard settings Touch and hold the Voice input button , then drag your finger to the Clip Tray icon or the Settings icon (in the pop-up that appears). Path input text entry Swipe your finger through all of the letters of the word you want to automatically en...

33 The Basics Capturing a Screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power/Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen. To view the captured image, tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Gallery > the Screenshots folder. Using QuickMemo+ t...

35 The Basics New voicemail Email not sent Message not sent Calendar and Alarm icons Alarm is set Upcoming event Battery icons Full battery Charging battery Low battery Empty battery Not Charging Other icons More notifications available Screenshot saved Keyboard Calling icons Incoming call Outgoing c...

36 The Basics To open the Notifications panel Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen. The Notifications panel displays a list of your current notifications, organized into ongoing and event-based notifications. The Quick settings bar (at the top of the panel) allows you to quickly an...

37 The Basics Quick settings on the Notifications panel The top of the Notifications panel includes a Quick settings bar. The icons in this bar provide a quick, convenient way to change settings without accessing any apps. If you set more than five icons on the bar, swipe left and right to scroll thro...

38 The Basics Searching Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the web using the Google search app. Some apps, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Chrome, have the ability to search for contents within those specific apps. You can conduct the search by typing in the searc...

39 The Basics 2. Enter the text you’re searching for in the search box. As you type, search results from your phone, previous search terms, and web search suggestions appear. Tap an item to activate that search result. 3. Tap the Search button on the on-screen keyboard to search for the text you ent...

40 The Basics Setting Your Lock Screen There are several Lock screen types allowing you to lock your phone so that only you can unlock it to make calls, access your data, buy apps, and otherwise prevent unauthorized use. Setting a Screen Lock for the First Time 1. Tap the Home Button > touch and ...

41 The Basics From then on, any time you want to unlock the screen, you'll need to perform the unlock action you set (swipe, Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access to it. Changing Your Screen Lock 1. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Lock screen setti...

42 The Basics 1. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button > Lock screen settings . 2. Checkmark the Power button instantly locks checkbox. The Lock screen wallpaper You can set the Lock screen wallpaper separately from your Home screen wallpaper. 1. Tap the Home Button > ...

43 The Basics 2. Tap the app icon you want to use. The first app you tap opens in a window at the top of the screen. The second app opens in the bottom window. 3. Tap a window to select and use it. A blue box appears around the selected window with a blue semi- circle handle between the windows. Drag...

45 Connecting to Networks and Devices Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTES ţ LG is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wi...

46 Connecting to Networks and Devices Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Settings > Bluetooth . 2. Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Pair the devices and tap Accept when you receive a Bluetooth Authorization Request to ...

47 Connecting to Networks and Devices PC connections with a USB cable You can connect your phone to your PC to charge it and transfer items to the PC from the phone (and vice versa). Transferring music, photos and videos using the Media device (MTP) mode 1. Connect your phone to a PC using the USB C...

48 Connecting to Networks and Devices Item Requirements OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Player 10 or higher If the Windows Media Player version is older than 10, install version 10 or newer. PC connections with a USB cable for Mac OS X users You...

49 Calls Placing and Ending Calls The Phone app allows you to dial phone numbers manually or make calls from your phone’s memory. Manually dial calls using the Dial tab. Dial from your phone’s memory using the Recent calls tab, the Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, or the Groups tab. To open the Phon...

51 Calls You can make High Definition Voice and Video Calls with this phone when you add Advanced Calling to your line. Visit VerizonWireless.com/AdvancedCalling to learn how. To end a call Simply tap the End button on the Call screen to end the call. If you accessed other device functions while the ...

52 Calls 2. Tap the Widgets tab > Direct dial . 3. Tap the contact in your Contacts list. TIP You can change the look of each Direct dial widget for easy identification. Touch, hold, and release the Direct Dial widget, then tap it. Select a theme icon or a photo icon, then tap OK . Answering or Re...

53 Calls To ignore a call and divert it to voicemail If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore icon . If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon in any direction to ignore the call. The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message. Tap the Ignore with message icon to s...

54 Calls TIP If you tap one of the text messages instead, the Messaging app opens so you can modify the text before sending it to the caller. NOTE This feature can only be used to send a message to another mobile phone. It's not applicable to incoming landline calls. Working With the Recent Tab The ...

55 Calls Filtering your list of calls To view a specific call list, from the Recent tab, tap the Menu icon , then tap Filter . Tap the call type you want to view. Tap the Back Button to return to the Recent tab screen. To dial a number in the Recent tab From the Recent tab, tap the Call icon at the r...

56 Calls Calling Your Contacts Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can use your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily. You can also quickly call a contact using Quick Contact or Direct dial icons that you placed on your Home screen. If you have contacts on the web, th...

57 Calls matches in your phone's memory. Tap the Instant list icon on the right side of the screen to view the entire list of matching entries. Selecting an Instant list entry Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call button (on the dialpad) to dial it. Options Du...

58 Calls Swap Calls Button Tap here to switch between your active calls. To set up a conference call Contact your wireless service provider to find out whether they support conference calls and how many participants you can include. 1. Place a call to the first participant. 2. When you’re connected, t...

59 Calls Merge Calls Button Tap here to merge the separate calls into a conference call. Speaker Button Tap here to turn the speakerphone on (or off). Dialpad Button Tap here to dial another number to participate in the conference call. Bluetooth Button Tap here to switch between a Bluetooth device ...

60 Calls 2. Tap the Voicemail button (on the dialpad) to dial your voice mailbox. 3. Follow the setup tutorial. Enter a password. Record a voice signature and greetings for your voice mailbox.

61 Web Chrome The Chrome app allows you to access the Internet from your phone. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Internet access through your phone, contact your service provider. NOTES s You may incur additional charges f...

62 Web Search within a web page 1. While viewing the page, tap the Menu icon > Find in page . 2. Type the text you’re looking for in the find bar at the top of the screen. Matches are highlighted on the page (current match in orange and other found matches in yellow). The find bar displays the tota...

63 Web The New Tab page Tap an icon at the bottom of the new tab screen to help you open the page that you want quickly. Bookmarks The sites that you’ve bookmarked are listed here. Tap one to visit the site using the new tab you created. Touch and hold a bookmark to open a context menu to access Ope...

64 Communication Contacts The Contacts app allows you to store names, phone numbers, and other information in your phone’s memory. Entries are listed alphabetically. You can scroll through the list, or select the Favorites tab or Groups tab. Use the Contacts app to add, view, and communicate with yo...

66 Communication 3. The information you entered for the contact is displayed. The following options are available (depending on the types of information saved). The Dial icon places a call to the number. The Message icon starts a message. The Video call icon places a video call to the number. The Em...

67 Communication To add a new contact 1. Open the Contacts app. 2. Tap the New contact icon . 3. If you have more than one account with contacts, select the account where you want to save the contact by tapping the Accounts field (at the top of the screen). NOTE To change the account later, edit the ...

68 Communication Favorites Contacts The Favorites tab contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often. Adding or removing contacts in your Favorites list 1. Open the Contacts app, then tap a contact to view its details. 2. Tap the star at the top right of the screen. A gold-col...

69 Communication Setting Speed Dials Designating multiple speed dials 1. Open the Contacts app, then tap the Menu icon . 2. Tap Speed dial . 3. Tap the speed dial number to assign, then tap the Contact entry for it. 4. Repeat selecting a speed dial number and the desired Contact entry as necessary. ...

70 Communication Messaging Three apps are preloaded on your phone that allow you to send messages. The Messaging app , the Message+ app , and the Hangouts app . Only one can be set as your default messaging app. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Settings > More > Default message app ...

72 Communication message thread indicates a pending draft message to the recipient. Tap the message to resume composing it. 4. Tap the Send button to send the message. Your message is displayed and responses appear in the same window, creating a message thread with that contact. To create and send a...

73 Communication If the Auto-retrieve setting isn’t checkmarked, tap Download to view the full message. If the message contains a media file, tap the Play button to view, watch, or listen to it. Touch and hold the media file to open a context menu with additional options. To respond to messages you re...

74 Communication Email The Email app allows you to read email from services other than Gmail™. The following account types are supported: Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail, Verizon, and other accounts. To open the Email app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Email or tap th...

75 Communication Swipe a message off the screen to the left or right to delete the message. Tap the Menu icon to open the Options menu to access QSlide , Sort by , Downloads for Wi-Fi, and Settings . Drag downward from the top of the Inbox list to refresh the list. Message search Tap the Search icon...

76 Communication Changing Email Settings To change the Email settings, open the Email app, tap the Menu icon > Settings . General settings The General settings menu includes the following options: Email preview, Conversation view , Split view , Set default account, VIP settings, Save to, Ask befo...

77 Communication 4. After entering the password, your voicemail entries will be displayed in your Inbox. While viewing the voicemail list, you can select an entry (see step 5). For additional options, tap the Menu icon .The following options are available: Search , Save , Set as heard , Sort by , Sa...

78 Communication Gmail Inbox icons Use the following icons while viewing your Gmail label, access Gmail Settings , and view Help & feedback . Accounts and labels : Tap to change to another account or label. Compose : Tap to begin a new Gmail message. Search : Tap to search within your Gmail mess...

79 Communication Accounts and Labels Gmail Inbox Accounts and Labels Icon Tap here to open a list of account choices and account labels. Navigating in the Gmail app While viewing your Inbox: Swipe the screen up and down to scroll through your list of messages. Tap the Compose icon to start a new Gma...

80 Communication Tap the Mark unread icon to return the message to an unread state. Tap the Menu icon to access Move to, Change labels, Mark important (or Mark not important ), Mute, Print, Report spam , and Report phishing . If you’re viewing a message or another label, tap the Back Button until yo...

81 Communication Gmail message header icons Tap the Contact’s picture to open the Quick Contact options. Tap the Favorite icon to mark it as a favorite. Tap the Reply icon to reply to the sender. Tap the Menu icon to reply to all, forward the message, star the message, or print the message. To rerea...

82 Communication 4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field. 5. Enter your email text in the Compose email field (below the Subject). Tap the Attachment icon , then tap Attach file to add an attachment from your phone's memory. Tap Insert from Drive to insert files from Google Drive. Tap th...

84 Communication Hangouts Use the Hangouts app to have real-time text conversations with your friends. To Open the Hangouts app Tap the Home Button > the Google folder > Hangouts . To sign out of Hangouts Tap the Hangouts Options icon > Settings > tap your account > Sign out . Navigat...

85 Communication NOTE You can tap the Call icon to call the friend, or tap the Video icon to start a video chat with your friend. Managing chats Touch and hold a friend’s name in the Chats screen, then you can use the following options (at the top of the screen). Tap to turn notifications from that f...

87 Entertainment Camera You can use the Camera app to take and share pictures and videos. The video feature is integrated on the camera viewfinder to take pictures and record video with a single tap. Your phone comes with a 16 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. It has m...

88 Entertainment Manual mode Manual mode allows you to use professional-type settings to capture exactly the shot you want and allows you to record video as well. The Auto camera viewfinder icons Lens Swap – Switches between the rear-facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens. Record – Star...

89 Entertainment Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and tapping a button icon. When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically to allow you to capture a clear image. To take...

90 Entertainment 3. Tap the Video Capture button to start recording the video. The length of the recording is displayed at the upper-right corner of the screen. You can tap the Capture button to take pictures while you’re recording video. You can use the pinch gesture to use the dynamic zoom feature...

91 Entertainment Additional Settings The camera is set to automatically take high quality photos and videos, but additional adjustments can be made when using Auto mode or Manual mode. Tap the Settings icon to access these additional settings. Tap one to toggle through its available settings. Tap th...

92 Entertainment Disables the overlay grid. The Scenery feature sets the camera to take scenery shots. This setting is only available in Manual camera mode. Enables the Scenery feature. Disables the Scenery feature. NOTE Tap the Help icon to view additional information to help you use the camera. Ad...

93 Entertainment Burst shot You can take Burst shots from the Auto camera mode using the rear camera lens. Touch and hold the Capture button to take a barage of photos in a row until the Capture button is released. The viewfinder displays the number of shots taken. When viewing Burst shots in the Gal...

94 Entertainment 8x zoom You can change the zoom level for your photos using the pinch-to-zoom feature. Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in and pinch in to zoom back out. The zoom feature gives you the ability to zoom up to 8 times the normal view. This feature operates automatically while z...

96 Entertainment 2. Tap each file you want to delete. When the checkmarks are set, tap DELETE , then tap YES to confirm. To play a video 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Gallery . Scroll up or down to view more albums. 2. Tap a video in an album to play it. NOTE If you set the default ap...

97 Entertainment Dual Play Dual Play connects two devices using a wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or a wireless connection (Miracast) allowing you to view content on a different screen. The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by an HDMI cable or Miracast. Viewable content can come from...

100 Entertainment Wallpaper assigns the picture as the background image. Tap SET WALLPAPER to assign the picture. Lock screen wallpaper assigns the picture as the background image for your Lock screen. Crop the image, then tap DONE to assign the picture. Working with photos Use the Gallery app to vi...

101 Entertainment Camera Mode Icon Tap here to change to camera mode. Share Icon Tap here to share the photo using the method you select. Delete Icon Tap here to delete the photo. Menu Icon Tap here to access the Menu options. Favorites Icon Tap here to add the photo to your Favorites album. Edit Ic...

102 Entertainment Playing a song 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Music . 2. Tap the Songs tab (Music tabs are displayed across the top of the screen). 3. Tap the song you want to play. TIP To find a song, you can tap the Search icon at the top of the screen or tap the letter the song b...

103 Entertainment Tap to manage the music volume. The pop-up window also allows you to modify all phone sounds and set music interruptions . The Volume Keys on the back of the phone will also to adjust the volume. Tap to go back to the beginning of the song. Tap 3 times to return to the previous son...

104 Entertainment To use a song as a ringtone You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the phone. Touch and hold a song in the Music library list. In the context menu that opens, tap Set as ringtone , then tap Phone ringtone or Caller ringtones . OR ...

106 Entertainment Play Store Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid applications. To open the Play Store app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Play Store or tap the Play Store icon on the Home screen. To get help with Play Store Play Store Help web pages are available...

107 Entertainment Downloading and Installing Apps When you find an app you want, you can install it on your phone. To download and install an app NOTE Before you can download a paid app, you must set up a billing arrangement. Price/Install button Indicates the cost or install for free apps. 1. Tap th...

108 Entertainment YouTube™ Opening YouTube and Watching Videos You can browse, search for, view, upload, and rank YouTube videos on your phone with the YouTube app. To open the YouTube app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > YouTube . Search for and tap a video to watch it. Tap the Menu icon...

109 Tools QuickMemo+ Use the QuickMemo+ feature to capture a screen shot and use it to write a memo. To access the QuickMemo+ feature 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the Status Bar downward, then tap the QuickMemo+ icon . 2. Select the desired tool from the toolbar ( Pen type ,...

110 Tools Using QuickMemo+ options The following options are available when using QuickMemo+. Tap to save your memo. Tap to undo the most recent action. Tap to redo the most recently deleted action. Tap to insert text into your memo. Tap to select the pen type, color, and transparency. Tap to erase ...

111 Tools To open a QSlide window 1. Drag the Status Bar downward, tap , then tap the desired app on the QSlide apps bar. OR While using an app that supports QSlide, tap the Menu icon , then tap QSlide . Using QSlide The QSlide function opens the associated app in a window in the foreground, allowin...

112 Tools Customizing the QSlide bar icons You can set the order of the icons displayed in the QSlide bar, as well as which icons are displayed. 1. Open the Notifications panel and swipe to the left on the QSlide apps bar, then tap the Edit icon . Drag one of the icon handles at the left side of the ...

113 Tools 3. Select the type and brand of device, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device(s). NOTE The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary infrared (IR) remote control in your region or country. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone wh...

114 Tools Clock You use the Clock app to access 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. Setting an alarm 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Clock > the A...

115 Tools Setting the World Clock The World clock tab allows you to set up a list of cities to easily check current times in other time zones with a quick glance. 1. Open the Clock app, then select the World clock tab. 2. Tap the New City icon , search through the available cities, then tap the one ...

116 Tools Calendar Viewing Your Calendar and Events The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events (that you created or that you’ve been invited to), organized by day, week, month, year, or agenda. Tap the Calendar Menu icon to switch calendar views or access your Tasks list. When you ...

117 Tools Using Event pocket Use the Event pocket feature to easily add events to your Calendar. You can add events using images, text, memos, tasks, location, and also invites and events from your Facebook account. 1. Open the Calendar app, then tap the Event pocket icon to split the screen (Calend...

118 Tools Maps The Maps app allows you to find places and get directions. To open the Maps app Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > Maps . Current Location Tap here to show your current location on the map. Maps Menu Directions Icon Tap here to get directions to a destination. Search Box Tap h...

119 Tools Tap to get directions to a destination. Use the starting point to insert Your location or select from recent Map history. Get directions by Car , Transit , Walking , or Bicycling . Tap the estimated time to view the directions in text format (instead of map view). Once starting and destina...

120 Tools 2. The Speak icon illuminates. Say what you want it to do for you. If you say “Call Rachel”, Voice Mate will call your contact Rachel. NOTE Voice Mate confirms found match requests before executing it. To skip confirmation for exact matches (name or number), access the Voice Mate settings an...

121 Tools Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files. Use them to simply remind you about something you don’t want to forget (like a grocery list) or record sound effects that you can attach to a message. Record a Voice Memo 1. Tap the Home Button > the Apps icon > the Tools fo...

123 Tools File Manager Use the File Manager app to manage your folders and files stored in your phone. File Manager makes it easy to view and manage your files. Simply tap a file type (All files, Music files, Image files, Video files, Document files, or Cloud storage), then tap on the necessary folders to fi...

124 Settings Settings The Settings app allows you to customize and personalize your phone by setting how its screens look, how it notifies you, how it reacts, and a lot more. NOTE Settings that are specific to an app are accessed through its own Settings menu within the app. For example, the Chrome ap...

131 Settings Mobile data Enable this option to allow data access over the mobile network. Data roaming access Allows you to set when to allow data roaming. System select Allows you to set your network mode and CDMA roaming mode. Network type and strength Displays the current network type and the sig...

136 Settings Mount/Unmount SD card Allows you to mount or unmount your microSD card. Erase SD card Allows you to erase all of the data on your microSD card. NOTE Tap the Menu icon to change the units (KB or MB) or access USB PC connection. Battery BATTERY INFORMATION The current battery status is di...

137 Settings Tap the Menu icon to access Uninstall apps, Reset app preferences, Reset default apps, Sort by size, Sort by name , and Show cached processes . Dual window Tap the switch at the top of its screen to toggle it On or Off. Auto-open Enable this option to automatically open the Dual window ...

142 Settings SYSTEM Shortcut key Tap the switch at the top of its screen to toggle it On or Off. On enables shortcuts activated by the Volume Keys . When this setting is enabled and the phone is locked or in timeout: Press the Volume Up Key twice to open the QuickMemo+ app. Press the Volume Down Key...

145 Settings QuickCircle case Tap the switch at the top of its screen to toggle it On or Off. Select apps Allows you to set the apps that can be used directly in the QuickCircle case’s window without opening it. NOTE Tap the Download icon at the upper-right corner of the Select apps screen to downlo...

146 Safety WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Call (800) 243-0000 for more information. Wash hands after handling. HAC This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireles...

147 Safety Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.39inches (1cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) must be maintaine...

148 Safety 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 is no guarantee that interference will not occur ...

149 Safety Are wireless phones safe? Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set...

150 Safety the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue. Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value. This is because the SAR val...

151 Safety The FDA/FCC website further states that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all”. For example, the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this re...

152 Safety 283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone: (613) 991-6990 http://www.rsc.ca/index.php?page=Expert_Panels_RF&Lang_id=120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/...

153 Safety 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 Radio Frequenc...

156 Safety The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The...

158 Safety TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals...

159 Safety 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 Devices Most mo...

161 Safety 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 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...

162 Safety s Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. s Battery usage by children should be supervised. s Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center f...

164 Safety s Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone as this could cause a fire. s Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. Explosion, Shock, and Fire Haz...

165 Safety s Do not immerse your phone in water, liquid, or expose to high humidity. If the phone is expose to liquid, turn it off immediately and bring it to an LG Authorized Service Center. s Do not paint your phone. s The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of th...

166 Safety 2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to...

167 Safety United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations opera...

168 Safety pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies me...

169 Safety studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result ...

170 Safety number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measurin...

171 Safety concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 10. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including chil...

172 Safety phones 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. Shou...

173 Safety 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 responsibility. Wh...

175 Safety otherwise restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while operating a vehicle. Cautions The user interface of Google apps (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set...

176 Safety DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LGVS986 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.lg.com/global/declaration Exposure ...

177 Safety Laser Safety Statement CDRH Compliance THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT OF THE DHHS PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR LASER PRODUCT, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. Caution! This product employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully a...

178 Specifications DivX HD This DivX Certified ® device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX ® video. To play purchased DivX movies, first register your device at vod.divx.com. Find your registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu. DivX Certified ® to play DivX ® ...

179 FAQ Please check to see if any issues you’ve 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? St...

185 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 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...

188 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026 Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. Correspondence may also be mailed to: LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for t...

189 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION ME...

190 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT (referred to as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in this section. The AAA Rules are available online at www.adr.org/consumer . Send a copy of your written demand for arbitration, as well as a copy of this provision, to the AAA in the manner described...

192 Index Numbers 10 Driver Safety Tips 173 A Adding Contacts 66 Additional Manual camera mode viewfinder icons 92 Additional Settings 91 Answering or Rejecting Calls 52 Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch 26 Avoid potential hearing loss. 156 B Bluetooth 45 Browse with tabs 62 Burst shot 93 C Calcula...