LG D285G Users manual
User Guide
LG-D285g
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Table of contents
For your safety ....................................................5
Safety instructions ...........................................11
Important notice ...............................................18
Getting to know your phone .............................23
Phone overview ...............................................23
Charging your phone .......................................27
Using the memory card ...................................28
Locking and unlocking the screen ...................29
Knock Code .....................................................30
KnockON .........................................................30
Plug & Pop ......................................................30
Your Home screen .............................................31
Touch screen tips ............................................31
Home screen ...................................................31
Extended home screen ..................................32
Customizing the Home screen .......................33
Returning to recently-used applications...........33
Notifications panel...........................................34
Using Dual SIM ................................................34
Opening the notifications panel ......................35
Indicator icons on the Status Bar....................35
On-screen keyboard ........................................37
Entering accented letters ...............................37
Google account setup .......................................38
Connecting to Networks and Devices ..............39
Wi-Fi ...............................................................39
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ........................39
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi
network ........................................................39
Bluetooth ........................................................40
Sharing your phone's data connection .............41
Wi-Fi Direct .....................................................42
PC connections with a USB cable ....................42
Calls ..................................................................44
Making a call ..................................................44
Calling your contacts .......................................44
Answering and rejecting a call.........................44
Adjusting the in-call volume ............................44
Making a second call ......................................45
Viewing your call logs ......................................45
Call settings ....................................................45
Contacts ............................................................46
Searching for a contact ...................................46
Adding a new contact ......................................46
Favourites contacts .........................................46
Creating a group .............................................47
Messaging .........................................................48
Sending a message .........................................48
Threaded box .................................................49
Changing your message settings .....................49
E-mail ................................................................50
Managing an email account ............................50
Working with account folders ..........................50
Composing and sending email .........................50
Camera ..............................................................51
Getting to know the viewfinder ........................51
Using the advanced settings ............................52
Taking a quick photo ......................................53
Once you've taken a photo ..............................54
From your Gallery ............................................55
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Video camera ....................................................56
Getting to know the viewfinder ........................56
Using the advanced settings ............................57
Recording a quick video ..................................57
After recording a video ....................................58
From your Gallery ............................................58
Adjusting the volume when viewing a video ....58
Function ............................................................59
QuickMemo .....................................................59
Using the QuickMemo options .......................60
Viewing the saved QuickMemo .....................60
QSlide .............................................................61
LG SmartWorld ................................................62
How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your
Phone ..........................................................62
How to use LG SmartWorld ............................62
Multimedia ........................................................63
Gallery ............................................................63
Viewing pictures ...........................................63
Playing videos...............................................63
Editing photos ...............................................63
Deleting photos/videos ..................................63
Setting as wallpaper ......................................64
Videos .............................................................64
Playing a video .............................................64
Music ..............................................................65
Playing a song ..............................................65
Add music files to your phone ........................67
Transfer music using Media sync (MTP)..........67
FM radio .........................................................68
Utilities ..............................................................69
Guest Mode ...................................................69
Setting your alarm ...........................................69
Using your calculator .......................................69
Adding an event to your calendar ....................70
Voice Recorder ................................................70
Recording a sound or voice ...........................70
Task Manager .................................................70
Tasks ..............................................................71
ThinkFree Viewer .............................................71
Google+ ..........................................................71
Voice Search ...................................................72
Downloads ......................................................72
The Web ............................................................73
Internet ...........................................................73
Using the Web toolbar ...................................73
Viewing webpages ........................................73
Opening a page ............................................73
Searching the web by voice ...........................73
Bookmarks ...................................................74
History .........................................................74
Chrome ...........................................................74
Viewing webpages ........................................74
Opening a page ............................................74
Syncing with other devices ............................74
Settings .............................................................75
Networks ........................................................75
Sound .............................................................77
Display ............................................................78
General ...........................................................79
PC software (LG PC Suite) ................................83
Phone software update ....................................85
Phone software update....................................85
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Table of contents
About this user guide .......................................86
About this user guide ......................................86
Trademarks .....................................................86
Accessories .......................................................87
Troubleshooting ................................................88
FAQ ....................................................................91
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For your safety
Important Information
This user’s guide contains important information about the use and operation of this phone. Read all
information carefully for optimal performance and to avoid any damage or misuse of the phone. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this user’s guide could void your warranty for this equipment.
Before you begin
Safety Guidelines
WARNING
To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your product to high humidity
areas, such as bathroom or swimming pool.
Keep the phone away from heat. Never store your phone in environment that may expose it to temperatures
below 0°C or above 40°C, such as outdoor during snowstorm, or in your car in hot days. Exposure to cold or
heat will result in malfunction, damage or permanent failure. Be careful when using your phone near other
electronic devices. The RF emissions from mobile phones may affect nearby electronic equipment that not
adequately shielded. You should consult manufacturers of any personal medical devices, as in the case of
pacemakers and hearing aides, to determine whether they are susceptible to interference from cell phones.
Turn off your phone in medical facilities or at gas stations. Never place your phone in microwaves, as it will cause
the battery to explode.
Important!
Before using your phone, please read the SAFETY INFORMATION OF THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA).
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For your safety
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be illegal or dangerous.
More detailed information is provided in this user’s guide.
• Never use an unapproved battery that could cause damages to the phone or the battery itself, or even
explode.
• Never place your phone in a microwave oven, as this will result in an explosion of the battery.
• Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
• Make sure the battery does not come into contact with sharp-edged items, such as animal teeth or claws.
This could cause a fire.
• Store the battery in a place out of the reach of children.
• Be careful so that children do not swallow any parts of the phone, such as rubber plugs (earpiece, parts that
connect to the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
• Disconnect the plug and charger from the outlet when the phone shows that the battery has been fully
charged, because it may cause electric shock or fire hazard.
• When in the car, do not leave your phone, or install a hands-free kit, near the airbag. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed, you can be seriously injured if the airbag is deployed.
• Do not use mobile phone while driving.
• Do not use the phone in areas where its usage is prohibited. (For example: in airplanes).
• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight, or use it in places with high humidity, such as
bathroom.
• Never store your phone in temperatures lower than -20°C or higher than 50°C.
• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, solvents, etc.) or detergents to clean the phone. This
could cause fire.
• Do not drop the phone, strike it, or shake it hard.
Such actions may harm the phone’s internal circuit boards.
• Do not use your phone in high explosive areas, as this may generate sparks.
• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating it. Do not use the plug if it is loose as
it may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is charging. This can cause electric shock or seriously
damage your phone.
• Do not disassemble the phone.
• Do not make or answer calls while charging the phone, which can cause a short circuit, electric shock, or fire.
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• Use only batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty does not apply to products provided by other
providers.
• Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
Installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
• Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.
• Emergency calls can be made only within a service area. To make an emergency call, make sure you are
within a service area and the phone is on.
• Use your accessories, such as headphones or headsets, with caution, ensuring that the cables are plugged
properly and that they do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Information about the RF exposure from FCC
WARNING
Read this information before operating the phone.
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 international and U.S. standards.
The design of this phone complies with FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Caution
Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas, or modifications, could impair call quality, damage
the phone, void your warranty, or result in a violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna.
A damaged antenna in contact with the skin could cause a singe. Contact your local dealer for an antenna
replacement.
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For your safety
Battery Precautions
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not short-circuit.
• Do not expose to high temperatures, over 60 °C (140 °F).
• Do not incinerate.
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Battery Disposal
• Please dispose of your battery properly, or bring it to your wireless provider for recycling.
• Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
Adapter Precautions (Charger)
• Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty.
• The adapter or battery charger is only designed for indoor use.
• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight, or use it in places with high humidity, such as
the bathroom.
Cautions for Battery
• Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
• Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water
or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
• Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.
• Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard. Use of
an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
• Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
• 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.
• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
• Battery usage by children should be supervised.
• 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.
• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
• For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device's user manual shall
include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have
completed the USB-IF compliance program.
• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power
consumption of the charger.
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For your safety
Avoid damage to your ear
• Damage to your hear can occur due to constant exposure to excessive high sound. We, therefore, recommend
that you do not turn on or off the phone near your ear. We also recommend you be reasonable with the music
and volume level.
• If you listen to music, please ensure that the volume level is adequate, so that you are aware of your
surroundings. This is particularly important when attempting to cross a street.
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Safety instructions
TIA's Safety Information
This includes complete security information on wireless phones from TIA (Telecommunications Industry
Association).
It's required, for CTIA Certification, the inclusion in the user manual of text covering pacemakers, hearing aids
and other medical devices. It's encouraged the use of the remaining TIA language when relevant.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives
and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety
levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For
example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and
industry reviewed the available body of research to develop
the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements;
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
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Safety instructions
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over
your shoulder.
Suggestions for a more efficient operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily, when the phone is in use. The contact with the antenna affects call
quality, and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise would be need.
• Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC, if possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or
high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations related to the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey
these regulations. Also, if using your phone while driving, make sure to:
• Pay full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility;
• Use hands-free operation, if available;
• Pull off the road and park, before making or answering a call, if driving conditions demand so.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
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Pacemaker
The Medical Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum distance of fifteen (15) centimeters,
or six (6) inches, between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker, in order to avoid potential interference
between them.
These advices are consistent with independent researches, and with recommendations based on wireless
technology research.
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the phone at least fifteen centimeters (six inches) from their pacemaker, whenever the phone
is turned on;
• Not carry the phone in a shirt pocket;
• Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker, to minimize the potential interference;
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, we
recommend that you contact your service provider.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult your device manufacturer to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your doctor can help you obtain this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn off your phone in health care facilities, whenever there are signs asking you to do so. Hospitals or health
care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
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Safety instructions
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded devices in motor vehicles.
Check with the manufacturer, or its representative, regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer about any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Facilities with signs
Turn off the phone in any facility where warning signs request you to do so.
Airplanes
FCC regulations prohibit the use of phones while in the air. Turn off your phone before boarding an airplane.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a 'blasting area' or in areas with signs
that read: 'Turn off two-way radios' . Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn off the phone when in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire that could result in personal injury or death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often clearly marked, but not always. Among the potentially
dangerous areas are:
Fueling areas (such as gas stations), areas below deck on boats, facilities where chemical products are
transferred or stored, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (as propane or butane), areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders), and any other areas where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
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