LG Connect 4G Quick Start Manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Connect 4G

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Connect 4G

Printed in Korea

P/NO : MFL67446001 (1.0)

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Important Customer Information

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.

Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, ﬁre, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor

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and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.

Handle battery packs carefully

This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of ﬁre and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in ﬁre or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).

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WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of ﬁre or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60°C (140°F), or dispose of in ﬁre or water. Replace only with speciﬁed batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.

Take extra precautions

Keep the battery or device dry and away from

water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.

Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.

The phone should be only connected to products

that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.

Do not use a battery that appears damaged,

deformed, or discolored, or one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.

Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies

and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.

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Only use the battery with a charging system

that has been qualiﬁed with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualiﬁed battery or charger may present a risk of ﬁre, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

Replace the battery only with another battery

that has been qualiﬁed with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualiﬁed battery may present a risk of ﬁre, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

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 for inspection.

If the battery leaks:

Do not allow the leaking ﬂuid to come in contact

with skin or clothing. If contact occurs, ﬂush the affected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice.

Do not allow the leaking ﬂuid to come in contact

with eyes. If contact occurs, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.

Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery

away from ﬁre as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140°F (60°C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when its use is restricted on board an aircraft, remember to switch to Airplane Mode which turns off RF functions

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that could cause interference.

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or ﬁre resulting in bodily injury or even death.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where ﬂammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or ﬁre resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially

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explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for

example, the steel frame of a building).

Avoid using your phone near strong

electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

Use only original manufacturer-approved

accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.

Use of non-original manufacturer-approved

accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

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INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is prohibited in most hospitals and medical clinics.

If you use any personal medical device(s), consult the manufacturer of your device(s) to determine if the device(s) are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

HEARING AIDS

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.

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NON-IONIZING RADIATION

Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for personal safety, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. internal

antenna. Use of unauthorized or modiﬁed antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.

To assure optimal phone performance

Use only the supplied

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HAC

This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

FCC RF Exposure Information

Read this information before operating the phone.

WARNING!

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 Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and those international standards.

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Bodily Contact During Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inches (2.0 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

(Optional, if available.)

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehiclemounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

FCC Notice and Cautions

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired operation.

Important Customer Information

Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment. Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modiﬁcations to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.

Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

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 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If you experience

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interference with reception (e.g., television), determine if this equipment is causing the harmful interference by turning the equipment off and then back on to see if the interference is affected. If necessary, try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

* Service not available everywhere.

* Information subject to change.

Table of Contents

Important Customer Information......................1

Table of Contents .............................................14

Getting to know your phone ............................15

Setting up your device .....................................17

Getting to know your Home screen ................19

Call .....................................................................21

Message ...........................................................23

Web ...................................................................25

Contact .............................................................27

Entertainment ..................................................28

Market .............................................................. 30

Safety ................................................................32

Limited Warranty Statement ..........................72

Phone Overview

Front View

Proximity Sensor

Getting to know your phone

Earpiece

Power/ Lock Key

Front Camera Lens

Quick Keys

- Phone Key

- Contacts Key

- Messaging Key

- Applications Key

Menu Key

Home Key

All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays

NOTES

may vary.

Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the

default phone settings and may change depending on the software version on your phone.

Touchscreen

Search Key

Back Key

Getting to know your phone

Rear View

Side View

Volume Keys

Accessory/ Charger Port

3.5mm Headset Jack

Back Camera Lens

Back Cover

Speaker

Microphone

Setting up your device

Setting Up Your Device

When you turn on your wireless device for the ﬁrst time, you have the option to quickly set up various accounts. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of your wireless device.

To set up your device, follow the steps below:

1. On the Welcome screen, touch Continue to set

up your device.

2. Select your language and touch Next.

3. Set the date and time settings and touch Next.

4. Set your internet connection and touch Next.

5. Set your Wi-Fi settings and touch Next.

6. Touch Next to begin the Google Account setup

or Skip to skip to the next step. With a Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced between your phone and computer regardless of where you make an update.

7. Select the other accounts you want to set up

(Email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

8. To begin using your phone after completing the

setup, touch Use phone.

Setting up your device

Help with using your LG Connect 4G

Touch the to get information about using your device, including the user guide.

Applications Key

> Guided Tours

Setting up your Google Account

1. At the setup screen, touch Create or Sign in.

2. Enter your username and password and any other necessary information (if creating an account).

Touch the Back Key to close the keyboard.

NOTE

3. Touch Sign in.

Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be loaded to your phone automatically.

You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for future reference.

Username:_______________________@gmail.com

Password:___________________________________

Getting to know your Home screen

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.

Status Bar

Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notiﬁcation icons.

Application Icon

Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open the application and use it.

Quick Keys

Provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.

Applications Key

Touch to open the Applications screen to view all of your installed applications.

Quick Keys

The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen and Applications screen.

: Opens the Phone application which displays

the dialpad so you can dial an unsaved number. It also provides additional tabs to access the Call log, Contacts, and your Groups.

Getting to know your Home screen

: Opens your Contacts list. You can also access

the Phone application, Call log, and your Groups by touching the tabs across the top of the screen.

: Opens the Messaging application. : Opens the Applications screen and displays

phone options and applications.

Working with Menus

There are two kinds of Android menus: Options menus and Context menus.

Options menus

Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not to any speciﬁc item on the screen. To open the available options menu, touch the Menu Key Not all applications have Options menus; if you touch the Menu Key menu, nothing will happen.

Context menus

Context menus contain options that apply to a speciﬁc item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen.

on a screen that has no Options

Placing and Ending Calls

To place a call by dialing

Touch to open the Phone application.

To dial an international number, touch and hold

to enter the plus ( + ) symbol. Then enter the international preﬁx for the country; followed by the full phone number.

Touch to erase a digit. Touch and hold to erase the entire number.

Touch the Call Key

Touch to send a message to the number that is entered.

that you entered.

Call

to dial the number

Call

Answering or Rejecting Calls

Unlocked Screen Locked Screen

Touch the Answer Key to answer the call.

Drag right to answer the call.

Message

Text Input Methods

On-screen Keyboard You can easily enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text ﬁeld where you want to enter text.

Toggles between the different keyboards (letters and symbols/ numbers).

Touch and hold to open Swype Help.

Message

Typing tips

Enter other characters

Enter one capital letter

Enter all capital letters

Cut or copy selected text

Paste the cut or copied text

Delete a character

From the numbers keyboard,

. Touch to return to

touch the numbers keyboard.

Touch

twice.

Touch Touch again to revert to lowercase.

Double tap the desired text to highlight it. Then touch the text and select from Cut or Copy.

Touch and hold the location to paste the text, then touch Paste.

. Touch and hold to

Touch delete all of the text.

Web

Searching Your Phone and the Web

1. Touch the Search Key . When you touch the Search Key

screen or in other applications that support this, the Quick Search Box will open automatically.

Voice Search Touch to search by voice.

Provides one-touch shortcut to matching search items and past searches.

on the Home

Web

Browse web pages

1. Touch the Applications Key > MetroWEB or touch the MetroWeb icon on the Home screen. To access a speciﬁc web page, touch the URL input ﬁeld, enter the web address (URL) of the web page, and touch .

2. Touch the Menu Key options. Navigate web pages using the following options:

to access the MetroWEB

URL Input Field

Touch here to enter a web address for the web page you wish to access.

Bookmarks Touch here to view and edit your bookmarks.

Contact

Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts

As you build up your list of contacts on your phone, you can use Quick Contact for Android to quickly chat, email, text message, place a call, or to locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special set of icons that you can use to quickly and easily connect to a contact.

# Open your Contacts list and touch the contact’s

picture. A bubble will open with the available options, displayed as icons. This is the Quick Contact bubble. Depending on the contact information saved, the available actions will be displayed above the name.

# Touch a Quick Contact icon to communicate

with the contact. Depending on the icon you’ve touched, a different application will open.

If you add a shortcut for a contact to your Home screen, you will be able to use it to open Quick Contact for that contact.

Entertainment

Camera

To open the Camera application, touch the Applications Key

> Camera .

Getting to know the viewﬁnder

Brightness – Deﬁnes and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, toward “-” for a lower brightness image, or toward “+” for a higher brightness image.

Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. The Volume Keys will also adjust the zoom.

Swap Camera – Allows you to swap between the back-facing camera and the front-facing camera.

Settings – Opens the settings menu. Flash Mode – Allows you to set the ﬂash mode.

Default resolution is 5M(2560X1920).

NOTE

Video mode – Slide this icon to down to switch to video mode.

Capture – Takes a photo. Gallery – Accesses

your saved photos from within camera mode. Simply touch this icon and your Gallery will appear on the screen.

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