LG H502G Users manual

User Guide

LG-H502g

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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 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > Apps. 2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to

uninstall.

3 Tap Uninstall.

2. Optimizing battery life

Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you don't have 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 GPS, turn them off.

• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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

• Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.

• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.

NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery power.

To check the battery power level:

• Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > 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:

• Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > 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 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.

Important notice

4. Using an unlock pattern

Set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Pattern. This opens a screen that will guide you through how to draw a screen unlock pattern. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock pattern.

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

WARNING

Precautions to take when using pattern lock.

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

When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password: < 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 you have to enter the Backup PIN which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock. If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot 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.

NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten your Unlock Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN.

5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it.

1 Turn the power off. 2 Press and hold the Power/Lock key + Volume Down key on the back of the

phone.

3 Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately

press and hold the Power/Lock Key again.

4 Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed. 5 Press the Power/Lock Key to continue or either of the Volume Keys to cancel. 6 Press the Power/Lock Key once more to conﬁrm or either of the Volume Keys to

cancel.

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.

6. Opening and switching applications

Multi-tasking 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 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

1 Tap Recent Key . A list of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app

running in the background on the phone. Make sure to tap Back Key to exit an app after using it.

• To remove an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right.

To clear all apps, tap Clear all.

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

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > Storage to check out

the storage media.

2 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable. 3 Slide down the status bar and tap USB connected and select Media device

(MTP) option.

4 Open the memory folder on your PC. You can view the mass storage content on

your PC and transfer the les from PC to Device memory folder or vice versa.

5 After transfering ﬁles ,slide down the status bar and tap USB connected and

select Charge phone from USB connection type list.

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. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC

Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on or off as it might result in PC errors.

Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

Proximity Sensor Front Camera Lens Earpiece

Touch Screen

Back Key

• Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up

items such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.

Home Key

• Return to the Home screen from any screen.

Recent Key

• Displays recently used applications. If you touch and hold

this key, it opens available options menu.

SIM Switch Key

• Touch the key for SIM selection (Selected SIM is marked

by Rectangle box on RSSI icon). Touch and Hold the key to

go to Dual SIM settings.

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 LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.

Microphone Earphone Jack

Power/Lock Key

• Switch your phone on/

off by pressing and holding this key

• Short press to lock/

unlock the screen

Speaker

WARNING

• This part encloses the battery compartment.

Rear Camera Lens Flash

Volume Keys (Whilst screen is switched off)

• Long Press Up to launch

QuickMemo

• Long Press Down to launch

Camera

Microphone

Charger/USB port

Getting to know your phone

Installing the SIM card and 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.

2 Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in ﬁgure. Make

sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.

3 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).

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

clicks into place (2).

Getting to know your phone

Charging your phone

Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.

WARNING

Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or pop up message regarding slow charging, Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.

The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet.

NOTE:

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

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

Using the memory card

Your phone supports the use of microSDTM or microSDHCTM memory cards of up to

32GB capacity. These memory cards are specifically designed for mobile phones and other ultra-small devices and are ideal for storing media-rich files such as music, programs, videos, and photographs for use with your phone.

To insert a memory card:

Insert the memory card into the upper slot for the memory card. Make sure the gold contact area of Memory card is facing downwards.

To safely remove the memory card: Touch > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card.

NOTE:

• Use only compatible memory cards with your phone. Using incompatible

memory cards may damage the card and data stored on the card, as well as the phone.

• It’s important to unmount the memory card prior to removing it from the

phone to avoid damage to it or the data saved on the card.

Getting to know your phone

To format the memory card:

Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn't, you must format it before you can use it.

NOTE: All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted.

1 Touch to open the application list. 2 Scroll and touch Settings > General tab > Storage. 3 Touch Unmount SD card. 4 Touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything. 5 If you have set a pattern lock, input the pattern lock then select Erase everything.

NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be

different after formatting, as all the files will have been deleted.

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 the phone, press the Power/Lock key to lock your 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 . The Lock screen will appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock your Home screen. The last screen you viewed will open.

Knock Code

The Knock Code feature allows you to tap the screen with your own Knock Code pattern using the screen divided by 4 squares to easily turn the screen on or off. You can disable this feature in the Lock screen settings.

NOTE:

• If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, it will compulsorily take you to

your google account log in/backup PIN.

• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen for turning it on or

off.

• When the Knock Code is not in use, you can use Knock On function by taping the

screen.

1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings. 2 Tap Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code. 3 Tap the squares in a pattern to set your knock code.

Your knock code pattern can be 3 to 8 taps. Tap Done when you're finished.

Getting to know your phone

Unlock the screen using the Knock Code

You can unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code pattern you already set.

1 When the screen turns off, press the Power key . 2 Tap the Knock Code pattern you set before.

KnockON

You can lock or unlock the screen by just double-tap.

Double-tap the center screen quickly to unlock the screen. To lock the screen, double-

tap the status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen.

To activate KnockON feature

1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > General tab >

Gestures.

2 Place a checkmark on Screen on/off.

NOTE: When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will turn the screen off immediately after turning it on in order to prevent abnormal turning on in your pocket or bag.

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. 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 tap 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 while viewing the picture. Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or Maps, or when browsing pictures. Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation.

NOTE:

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

• Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light,

yet firm tap.

• Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap

any other keys.

Your Home screen

Home screen

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

Extended home screen

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

X Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen.

Status Bar

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

Widget

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

Application Icons

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

Location Indicator

Indicates which Home screen canvas you are viewing.

Quick Key Area

Provides one-touch access to the function in any home screen canvas.

Home touch buttons

Back Key, Home Key, Recent Key and SIM Switch Key

Customizing the Home screen

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

To add items on your Home screen

1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 In the Add Mode menu, select the item you wish to add. You will then see this

added item on the Home screen.

3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your nger.

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

To remove an item from the Home screen

X Home screen > touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag it to .

To add an app as a Quick key

X From the Apps menu or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon

and drag it to the Quick key area. Up to 7 apps can be added.

To remove an app from the Quick key area

X Touch and hold the desired quick key and drag it to .

NOTE: Apps key cannot be removed.

To customize apps icons on the Home screen

1 Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position.

Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application.

2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size. 3 Tap OK to save the change.

Your Home screen

Returning to recently-used applications

1 Ta p . A list of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap an icon to open the application. Or tap to return to your previous screen.

Notifications panel

Notifications alert you the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as when you are on a call. 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 battery strength shown on the right.

NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Pending notifications

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & battery status

Opening the notifications panel

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel.

Quick Toggle Area

Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on/off. Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu of the function. To see more toggle keys, swipe left or right.

to remove, add, or rearrange toggle keys.

Tap

Tap to clear all the notifications.

Notifications

The current notifications are listed, each with a brief description. Tap a notification to view it.

To close the notifications panel, touch and drag the tab toward the top of the 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.

Your Home screen

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 Icon Description

No SIM card inserted Ringer is silenced

No network signal available Vibrate mode is on

Airplane mode is on Battery fully charged

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is charging

Wired headset connected

Call in progress Downloading data

Missed call Uploading data

Bluetooth is on GPS is on

System warning Data is synchronizing

An alarm is set

New voicemail available

New text or multimedia message

A song is currently playing

Mobile hotspot is active

Phone is connected to PC via USB cable

New Gmail message available

New Hangouts message available

Choose input method

Media server content sharing on

NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service.

Using Dual SIM

When two SIM cards are inserted on your phone, the SIM cards information are displayed on your notification drawer. When you touch the SIM switch key, currently active SIM is switched.

NOTE: If only one SIM card is inserted or one SIM is off, SIM switching is not available, and the SIM switch key has no action. During a call, sending a message or using a data service, the other SIM’s RSSI might be displayed as ‘No service’ due to the network service status.

WARNING

If you are outside of the service area, it may cause your device to consume more battery power.

Your Home screen

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 keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access voice input mode,

handwriting mode or the Clip Tray.

Tap to enter a space. Tap to create a new line. Tap to delete the previous character.

Entering accented letters

When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g. "á"). For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the zoom-in key grows bigger and displays characters from different languages. Then select the special character you want.

Google account setup

When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services.

To set up your Google account:

• Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen.

• Tap > > Apps tab > select a Google application, such as Gmail > select

New to create a new account.

If you have a Google account, tap Existing, enter your email address and password, then tap . Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone automatically synchronizes with your Google account on the Web. Your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events and other information from these applications and services on the Web are synchronized with your phone. (This will depend on your synchronization settings.) After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and take advantage of Google services on your phone.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges.

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features; you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them. Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.

NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional charges may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use.

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Wi-Fi. 2 Set Wi-Fi to ON to turn it on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. 3 Tap the Wi-Fi menu again to see a list of active and in-range Wi-Fi networks.

• Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.

4 Tap a network to connect to it.

• If the network is secured, you are prompted to enter a password or other

credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details)

5 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.

Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.

NOTE:

• LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or

received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted

and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth

SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device

You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it.

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > set Bluetooth to

ON.

2 Tap the Bluetooth menu again. You will see the option to make your phone visible

and option to search devices. Now tap Search for devices to view the devices in the Bluetooth Range.

3 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list.

Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the other device.

NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

1 Select a ﬁle or item, such as a contact, calendar event or media ﬁle, from an

appropriate application or from Downloads.

2 Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth.

NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.

3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.

Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > set Bluetooth to

ON.

2 Tap the Bluetooth menu again and mark the checkbox at the top of the screen to

visible on other devices.

NOTE: To select the length of time that your device will be visible, tap > Visibility timeout.

3 Select Accept to conﬁrm that you are willing to receive data from the device.

Sharing your phone's data connection

USB tethering and portable Wi-Fi hotspot are great features when there are no wireless connections available. You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering). You can also share your phone's data connection with more than one device at a time by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. When your phone is sharing its data connection, an icon appears in the status bar and as an ongoing notification in the notifications drawer. For the latest information about tethering and portable hotspots, including supported

operating systems and other details, visit http://www.android.com/tether.

To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering &

networks > Wi-Fi hotspot switch to activate.

2 Enter a password and tap Save.

TIP! If your computer is running Windows 7 or a recent distribution of some flavours of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you will not usually need to prepare your computer for tethering. But, if you are running an earlier version of Windows or another operating system, you may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB. For the most current information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how to configure them, visit http://www.android.com/tether.

To rename or secure your portable hotspot

You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its

Wi-Fi network.

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering &

networks > Wi-Fi hotspot.

2 Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.

• The Set up Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue box will open.

• You can change the Wi-Fi name(SSID) that other devices see when scanning for

Wi-Fi networks.

• You can also tap the Security menu to configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected

Access 2 (WPA2) security using a pre-shared key (PSK).

• If you touch the WPA2 PSK security option, a password field is added to the Set

up Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue box. If you enter a password, you will need to enter

that password when you connect to the phone's hotspot with a computer or other device. You can set Open in the Security menu to remove security from your Wi-Fi network.

3 Tap Save.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent

unauthorised usage of online services by other people and additional charges may be incurred. To avoid unauthorized usage, you are advised to keep the security option active.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled devices without an access point. Due to the high battery usage of Wi-Fi direct, it is recommended that you plug your phone into a power outlet while using the Wi-Fi Direct feature. Check your Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Directed network in advance and make sure the users are connected to

the same network.

To turn on Wi-Fi Direct:

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the Menu Key > Wi-Fi Direct. 3 Select a device to connect with from the scanned device list.

PC connections with a USB cable

Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes.

Transferring music, photos and videos using the USB mass storage mode

1 Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable. 2 If you haven't installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to

manually change the settings. Slide down the status bar > Tap USB connected > Select USB connection method, then select Media device (MTP).

3 You can now view the mass storage content on your PC and transfer the ﬁles.

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