LG D165G Users manual

User Guide

LG-D165g

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User Guide

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Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual phone.

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Some of the contents of this guide may not apply to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. All information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard.

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Copyright ©2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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Important notice

Please read this before you start using your phone!

Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative.

1. Phone memory

When there is less than 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.

To uninstall applications:

1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >

Apps.

2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to

uninstall.

3 Ta p Uninstall, then tap OK to confirm.

2. Optimizing battery life

Extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you don't need to have running constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.

Extending your phone's battery life:

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Turn off radio communications when you're not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.

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Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.

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Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.

To check the battery power level:

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From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > About phone > Battery.

The battery status (charging or discharging) and battery level (percentage charged) is displayed at the top of the screen.

To monitor and control how battery power is being used:

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From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use.

Battery usage time is displayed on the screen. It tells you how long it has been since you last connected your phone to a power source or, if currently connected, how long the phone was last running on battery power. The screen shows the applications or services using battery power, listed in order from the greatest to smallest amount used.

3. Before installing an open source application and operating system (OS)

WARNING

If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty.

WARNING

To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store. If there are improperly installed applications on your phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.

4. Using a screen lock

Set a screen lock to secure your phone and prevent unauthorized use. From the Home screen, tap Select screen lock > Pattern, PIN, or Password. If you choose Pattern, you will be prompted to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your screen lock.

Caution: Create a Google account before setting a screen lock and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock.

> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Lock screen >

Important notice

WARNING

Precautions to take when using a pattern lock.

It is very important to remember the screen lock you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect screen lock 5 times. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

When you can't recall your screen lock: < If you have forgotten your pattern >

If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You are then required to log in with your Google Account or enter the Backup PIN you created. If you have not logged into a Google account on the phone or you forgot your Backup PIN, you have to perform a hard reset.

< If you have forgotten your PIN or Password >

If you forget your PIN or Password, you will need to perform a hard reset.

Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted.

5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory reset)

If your phone does not restore to its original condition after an error or you forgot your screen lock, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it.

WARNING

If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset.

1 Turn the phone off. 2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key . 3 Release the Power/Lock Key when the LG logo is displayed. 4 Press the Power/Lock Key again within 3 seconds. 5 When the Factory data reset screen appear, release all keys. 6 Use the Volume Keys to highlight Yes and press the Power/Lock Key

to confirm.

7 Use the Volume Keys to highlight Yes and press the Power/Lock Key

to confirm one more time.

8 Your phone will perform a factory reset.

6. Opening and switching applications

Multi-tasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before opening another one. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.

Important notice

To stop applications:

1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >

Apps > RUNNING.

2 Tap the desired application and tap Stop to stop it.

7. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media sync (MTP)

1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable provided with your phone. 2 A USB connection type list will appear on your phone screen. Tap the Media sync

(MTP) option.

3 Select the Open device to view files option on your PC. You can then view media

contents on your PC and transfer the files.

4 Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder or vice versa. 5 Drag the Status Bar down and tap USB connected > Charge only. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from your phone.

8. Hold your phone upright

Hold your cell phone vertically, as you would a regular phone. Your phone has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this may affect performance. When making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. Doing so may affect call quality.

9. When the screen freezes

If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it:

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 10 seconds to turn your phone off. If it still does not work, please contact the service center.

Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

Earpiece

Proximity Sensor Volume Keys

Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volume, or the volume during a call.

Home Key

Return to the Home screen from any screen.

Back Key

Return to the previous screen.

Menu Key

Display the available options.

NOTE: Proximity sensor

When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls.

Power/Lock Key

Turn your phone on/off, restart, lock/unlock the screen, turn airplane mode on or off, and change the ringer type.

WARNING

Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.

Volume Keys

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On the Home screen: Control ringer volume.

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During a call: Control your earpiece volume.

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When playing audio/video:

Power/Lock Key

3.5mm Headset Jack

Control volume continuously.

Microphone

Charger/USB Port

NOTE: Please be careful not to block the microphone by your hand when you call.

Getting to know your phone

Battery

Camera Lens

SIM card slot

Back cover

microSD Card slot

Speaker

Installing the battery

Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up.

1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other

hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure below.

Getting to know your phone

2 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the

battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).

3 Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it

clicks into place (2).

Charging the phone

The Charger/USB Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the USB cable into the phone and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

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The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

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Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.

Getting to know your phone

Using the memory card

Make sure to unmount the SD card in the Storage menu before removing it.

1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing

downwards.

Locking and unlocking the screen

If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. When you are not using your phone, press the Power/Lock Key phone. If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications). To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock the screen. The last screen you viewed will open.

. The Lock screen will

to lock your

Your Home screen

Touch screen tips

Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Touch or tap – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a 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. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them. Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don't drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa). Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when viewing a picture and when using Maps. Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, Maps or when viewing pictures. Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation.

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To select an item, tap the center of the icon.

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Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm tap.

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Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any other keys.

Home screen

Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the Home screen panels. You can customize each panel with pre-loaded and downloaded apps, widgets, and wallpapers. The Quick Keys are available at the bottom of the Home screen. Quick Keys provide easy and one-tap access to the functions you use the most.

Tap the Phone icon to bring up the dialpad to make a call. Tap the Contacts icon to open your contacts. Tap the Messaging icon to access the Messaging application, where you can

view and create text and multimedia messages. Tap the Apps icon to view all of your installed applications. To open any

application, simply tap the icon in the applications list.

NOTE: To add an icon, drag it to the Quick Keys bar and release it. To remove an icon, drag it out of the Quick Keys bar.

Your Home screen

Customizing the Home screen

You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favorite apps and widgets to the Home screen.

To add items on your Home screen:

1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 Tap the desired tab. Choose from Apps or Widget. 3 Drag the desired app icon to the preferred location and lift your finger.

To remove an item from the Home screen:

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Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag it to and release it.

TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired location.

TIP! Using folders

You can combine several app icons in a folder to help keep you organized. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen and a folder will be created with both icons in it.

Notifications

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads. From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone's current status and pending notifications. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left and system icons, such as Wi-Fi or bat tery strength, on the right.

Pending notifications

Accessing notifications

Swipe the Status Bar downwards to open the Notifications Panel. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards.

Quick Settings

Use the Quick Settings 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.

System notifications

Your Home screen

To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel

Swipe the Quick Settings bar to the left and tap items you want to move and drag it to the desired location. Tap the checkbox next to each item to add them to the Quick Settings bar.

NOTE: Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings bar to directly access its settings menu.

. Touch and hold next to the

Notification icons on the Status Bar

Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more.

The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.

Icon Description Icon Description

No signal Battery fully charged

Airplane mode Battery is charging

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Downloading data

Wired headset Uploading data

Call in progress Acquiring GPS

Receiving location data from GPS Missed call

Data is syncing Bluetooth is on

New Gmail message System warning

Your Home screen

Icon Description Icon Description

New Hangouts message Alarm is set

New text or multimedia message New voicemail

Song is playing Ringer is silenced

Phone is connected to PC via USB cable

NOTE: The icon locations in the Status Bar may differ depending on the functions, features, and apps being used.

Battery saver is on

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.

Using the keypad & entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

Tap to access the LG Keyboard settings.

Tap to enter a space.

Tap to create a new line in the message field.

Tap to delete the previous character.

Entering special characters

The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. “á”) when entering text. For example, to enter “á”, touch and hold the “a” key until the additional characters are displayed. Then select the special character you want to enter.

NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.

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