LG H950, G Flex 2 User Guide

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USER GUIDE

LG-H950

MFL68930601 (1.0)

www.lg.com

•Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software version of the phone, OS version or your service provider, and are subject to change without prior notice.

•Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

•This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touchscreen keyboard.

•All screen shots in this guide are simulated.

•Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:

(1)The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the product with valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of manufacture as determined by the unit's manufacture date code.

(2)The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.

(3)This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.

(4)The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.

(5)Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.

(6)The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

(1)Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner.

(2)Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.

(3)Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.

(4)That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.

(5)Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.

(6)This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use.

(7)Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.

(8)All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.

(9)Products operated outside published maximum ratings.

(10)Products used or obtained in a rental program.

(11)Consumables (such as fuses).

3. WHAT LG WILL DO:

LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that is covered under this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore recommended that you back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information.

4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:

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 ServiceMobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

7.11 Warranty Laws

The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods: XXThe California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq],

XXThe California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq], and

XXThe federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act [15 USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703]. A typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair, or replace defective goods. [See 15 USC §2301(6).] Remedies include damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating disclosure provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).] Except for some labeling and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not preempt state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]

The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect the rights and obligations of parties under the state Uniform Commercial Code, except the provisions of the Act prevail over provisions of the Commercial Code when they confl ict. [CC §1790.3.]

For purposes of small claims actions, this course will focus on rights and duties under the state laws.

Table of Contents..............................	7
Important Notice..............................	9
Your Phone......................................	12
Getting Started................................	15
Installing the SIM or USIM card........	15
Charging the phone...........................	17
Inserting a memory card....................	18
Unlocking the screen.........................	19
Your Home screen..........................	20
Touch screen tips...............................	20
Home screen......................................	21
Customizing the Home screen...........	22
Returning to recently-used
applications.......................................	24
Notifications panel............................	24
On-screen keyboard...........................	27
Special Features............................	29
Gesture shot......................................	29
Gesture View.....................................	30
Glance View.......................................	31
KnockON............................................	31
Knock Code........................................	32
Dual window......................................	33
QSlide................................................	36
QuickRemote......................................	37

Google Account Setup..................	38
Connecting to Networks and
Devices............................................	40
Wi-Fi..................................................	40
Bluetooth...........................................	41
Wi-Fi Direct........................................	42
SmartShare........................................	43
Transferring data between a PC and
your device.........................................	44
Calls..................................................	45
Making a call.....................................	45
Calling your contacts.........................	45
Answering and rejecting a call..........	45
Making a second call.........................	45
Viewing your call logs.......................	46
Call settings.......................................	46
Contacts...........................................	47
Searching for a contact.....................	47
Adding a new contact........................	47
Favorites contacts..............................	47
Creating a group................................	48
Joining and Separating Contacts......	49
AT&T Address Book (AAB).................	49
Messaging.......................................	50
Sending a message...........................	50

Table of Contents

Conversation view.............................	51
Changing your messaging settings...	51
Email.................................................	52
Camera and Video..........................	54
Camera options on the viewfinder....	54
Using the advanced settings.............	55
Taking a photo ..................................	55
Once you have taken a photo............	56
Recording a video..............................	56
After recording a video......................	57
Gallery................................................	60
Multimedia......................................	64
Music.................................................	64
Utilities.............................................	67
Clock..................................................	67
Calculator...........................................	68
Calendar.............................................	69
Voice Search......................................	69
Downloads.........................................	69
LG SmartWorld..................................	70
Browsing the Web.........................	71
Browser..............................................	71
Chrome...............................................	73
Settings............................................	74

Networks tab.....................................	74
Sound tab...........................................	77
Display tab.........................................	79
General tab........................................	81
PC software (LG PC Suite)............	90
Software Update............................	93
Phone Software Update....................	93
LG Mobile Phone Software Update
via Over-the-Air (OTA)........................	93
Trademarks......................................	94
Trademarks........................................	94
DivX HD..............................................	94
Dolby Digital Plus..............................	94
Q&A...................................................	95
Accessories....................................	96
Troubleshooting..............................	97
For Your Safety..............................	101
Important Information......................	101
Before You Start..............................	101

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 10MB of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You may need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.

To uninstall applications:

1Tap > > > General tab > Apps.

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

3Tap Uninstall > OK.

2. Optimizing battery life

Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.

Extending your phone's battery life:

•Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Location services (including GPS), turn them off.

•Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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

Important Notice

NOTE:

XXSome applications you download may consume battery power.

XXWhile using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.

3. Before installing an open source application and OS

WARNING

XXIf 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.

XXTo 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 the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

If your phone needs to be restored to its original settings and condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset).

1Turn the power off.

2Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key on the back of the phone.

3Release the Power/Lock Key only when the boot logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again.

4Release all Keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed.

5Press the Volume Keys to highlight Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key to continue.

6Press the Volume Keys to highlight Yes once more, then press the Power/Lock Key to confirm.

Important Notice

WARNING

XXIf 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.

5. Opening and switching applications

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

1Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed.

2Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app from running in the background. Make sure to tap to back out of a window after using it.

•To close an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right. To clear all apps, tap Clear all.

6. If 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 and Volume Down Key for about 10 seconds to reset your phone. To turn your phone off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key and the Volume Down Key for about 20 seconds. If it still does not work, please contact the service center.

Your Phone

Front view

Infrared LED

Notification LED

Front Camera Lens

Microphone

Earpiece

Proximity Sensor

Microphone

Headset Jack Charger/USB port

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.

Warning

Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display and touch screen functions. Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other type of protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.

		Your Phone
Laser Detection AutoFocus		Rear Camera Lens
Laser Detection AutoFocus
Power/Lock Key		Flash
NFC Touch Point		Volume Keys
	Speaker
Power/Lock Key	• Turn your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key
	• Press once quickly to lock/unlock the screen
Volume Keys	While the screen is off:

•Press and hold the Volume Up Key to launch QuickMemo+.

•Press and hold the Volume Down Key to launch the camera.

While the screen is on:

•From the Home screen, press to change the ringer type.

•While listening to music or on a call, press to adjust the volume.

Warning

XXBe careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of the NFC antenna.

NOTE

XXThe back cover of this product applies a “self-healing” technology, which self-repairs minor scratches in just a few minutes. Minor scratches are those cause by ordinary and normal

Your Phone

use of the phone. Scratches caused by abrasive surface, misuse, including but not limited to intentional scratches, and damages caused by a fall or dropping the product, may not disappear. The “self-healing” results may vary depending on the extent of the damage as well as other conditions. Any warranty on the “self-healing” is hereby expressly excluded.

XXNOTE: LDAF Sensor (Laser Detection AutoFocus Sensor)

The Laser Detection AutoFocus Sensor detects the distance between the rear camera lens and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long distances.

Getting Started

Installing the SIM or USIM card

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

1To 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 the figure below.

2Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward.

Getting Started

NOTE:

XXOnly microSIM cards work with this device.

3To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover and press it down until it clicks into place .

Getting Started

Charging the phone

Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery.

WARNING

XXUse only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay or pop up message regarding slow charging. This can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which is

not covered by the warranty.

The Charger/USB Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet.

NOTE:

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

Getting Started

Inserting a memory card

Your device supports up to a 2TB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

WARNING

XXSome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

NOTE:

XXFrequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

1Remove the back cover.

2Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.

3 Replace the back cover.

Getting Started

Unlocking the screen

By default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off.

Unlocking the screen

1Press the Power/Lock Key or double-tap on the screen.

2Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.

TIP! Smart Lock

XXYou can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face.

XXSetting up Smart Lock

1Tap > > .

2Tap Display tab > Lock screen > Smart Lock.

3Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you need to set up a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password).

Your Home screen

Touch screen tips

Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.

•Tap or touch – 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 tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.

•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 tap it (so you don’t drag an item instead).

•Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map (if the feature is supported by the application).

•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 (if the feature is supported by the application).

•Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the screen orientation adjusts to the device's physical orientation.

NOTE:

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

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

Your Home screen

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping .

Status Bar

Widget

Application Icons

Location Indicator

Quick Button Area

Home Touch Buttons

Shows the phone’s status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status and notification icons.

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps drawer or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a Widget can function as an on-screen application.

Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Indicates which Home screen canvas you are currently viewing.

Your Home screen

Provides one-touch access to the function from any Home screen canvas.

Back Button	Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as
	menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold it
	to access the Dual window.
Home Button	Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to
	access Google Now.
Recent Apps	Displays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this
Button	button, it opens a menu of available options.

Extended Home screen

The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets and more.

• Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access additional canvases.

Customizing the Home screen

You can customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers.

Adding items on your Home screen

1Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.

2Tap the Widgets tab and select the item you want to add. You then see this added item onto the Home screen canvas.

3Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger.

Your Home screen

TIP!

XXTo add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add.

Removing an item from the Home screen

•While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag it to and release it.

Adding an app to the Quick Button area

•From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon and drag it to the Quick Button area. Then release it in the desired location.

Removing an app from the Quick Button area

• Touch and hold the desired Quick Button, drag it to , and release it.

NOTE:

XXThe Apps Button cannot be removed.

Customizing app icons on the Home screen

1Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position, then release it. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application.

2Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size.

3Tap OK to save the change.

NOTE:

XXYou can also tap Add new to personalize icons with your pictures.

Your Home screen

Returning to recently-used applications

1Tap. App previews of recently used applications will be displayed.

2Tap an app preview to open the application. Or tapto return to the previous screen.

Notifications panel

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation.

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 and battery strength are shown on the right.

NOTE:

XXThe available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Pending System notifications notifications

Your Home screen

Opening the Notifications panel

Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap.

Quick Settings Area

Notifications

Clear

Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired button to directly access the settings menu for the function. To see more setting buttons, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add or rearrange quick setting buttons.

Current notifications are listed, each with a brief description. Tap a notification to open the corresponding application that manages it.

Tap to clear all of the notifications.

Your Home screen

Indicator icons on the Status Bar

Indicator 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 displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.

Icon Description

No SIM card inserted

No network signal available

Airplane mode is on

Connected to a Wi-Fi network

Wired headset connected

Call in progress

Missed call

Bluetooth is on

System warning

Icon Description

A media file is currently playing

Silent mode is enabled

Vibrate mode is on

Battery fully charged

Battery is charging

The phone is connected to a PC via a USB cable

Downloading data

Uploading data

GPS is on

Your Home screen

An alarm is set

New voicemail available

New text or multimedia message

NFC is on

Data is synchronizing

Choose input method

Media server content sharing is on

Mobile hotspot is active

NOTE:

XXThe icon's location in the Status bar may differ according to the function or service.

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field.

Using the keypad and entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap twice for all caps.

Tap to access the keyboard's Settings menu.

Tap to enter a space.

Tap to create a new line.

Tap to delete the previous character.

Your Home screen

Entering special characters

The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters.

For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" button until the pop-up appears and displays related special characters. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired special character. Once it's highlighted, lift your finger.

NOTE:

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

Special Features

Gesture shot

The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera.

To take photo

There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature.

•Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready.

•Raise your hand, in a clenched fist, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then unclench your fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready.

Special Features

Gesture View

After taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the captured photo with this gesture.

1Tap > > .

2Take a picture with the front camera.

3After taking the picture, bring the phone close to your face. The captured photo will be displayed.

Taking a picture Quick preview Returning front camera mode

NOTE:

XXDepending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly.

XXWhen the angle is changed after the quick preview, the device returns to camera mode. You must access the Gallery to view the picture again.

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