LG H634 User Guide

USER GUIDE

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LG-H634

MFL69299901 (1.0)

www.lg.com

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User Guide

• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the

region, service provider, software version, or OS version, 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

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you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications
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Table of contents

Important notice .......................................4

Getting to know your phone .....................7

Phone layout ............................................7

Stylus Pen ...............................................9

Installing the SIM or USIM card ..............10

Charging the phone ...............................12

Inserting a memory card ........................13

Removing the memory card ...................14

Locking and unlocking the device ..........14

Smart Lock ............................................15

Your Home screen ...................................16

Touch screen tips ..................................16

Home screen .........................................17

Customizing the Home screen ...............18

Returning to recently-used

applications ...........................................19

Notifi cations panel .................................20

On-screen keyboard ..............................23

Special Features .....................................24

Gesture shot ..........................................24

KnockON ...............................................25

Knock Code ...........................................25

Dual window..........................................26

QuickMemo+ .........................................27

Google account setup .............................29

Creating your Google account ................29

Signing into your Google account ...........29

Connecting to Networks and Devices ....31

Wi-Fi .....................................................31

Bluetooth ...............................................32

Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................33

SmartShare ...........................................34

Transferring data between a PC and your

device....................................................34

Calls ........................................................36

Making a call .........................................36

Calling your contacts .............................36

Answering and rejecting a call ...............36

Making a second call .............................37

Viewing your call logs ............................37

Call settings ...........................................37

Contacts ..................................................38

Searching for a contact ..........................38

Adding a new contact ............................38

Favorite contacts ...................................39

Creating a group ....................................39

Messaging ...............................................40

Sending a message ...............................40

Conversation view .................................41

Changing message settings ................... 41

Email .......................................................42

Managing email accounts ...................... 42

Working with account folders .................43

Composing and sending email ...............43

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Camera and Video ...................................44

Camera options on the viewfi

Using the advanced settings ..................45

Taking a photo ......................................45

Once you have taken a photo .................46

Recording a video ..................................47

After recording a video...........................47

Gallery ...................................................48

Multimedia ..............................................51

Music ....................................................51

Utilities ....................................................53

Clock .....................................................53

Calculator ..............................................54

Calendar ................................................55

Voice Recorder ......................................55

Voice Search..........................................55

Downloads ............................................56

LG SmartWorld ......................................56

Browsing the Web...................................58

Chrome .................................................58

Settings ...................................................59

Networks ...............................................59

Sound & notifi cation ..............................62

Display ..................................................63

General ..................................................65

LG Bridge Application .............................72

Phone software update ..........................75

Phone software update .......................... 75

nder ..........44

About this user guide .............................77

Accessories .............................................79

FAQ ..........................................................80

For Your Safety........................................86

Table of contents

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

To uninstall applications:

1 Ta p > > > General tab > Apps.
2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to

uninstall.

3 Ta p 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 GPS, turn them off.

• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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Important notice

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

• Some applications you download may consume battery power.

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

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.

4. 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.

1 Ta p
2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app from

Important notice

. App previews of recently used applications will be displayed.

running in the background.

Make sure to tap to back out of a window after

using it.

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• 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.

5. If the screen freezes

If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it, remove
the battery and reinsert it. Then power the phone back on.

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Important notice

Getting to know your phone

Phone layout

Headset Jack

Notification LED

Microphone

Front Camera Lens

Earpiece Proximity Sensor

Microphone 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.

Getting to know your phone

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Stylus Pen

Laser Detection Auto-focus

Power/Lock Key

Speaker

Rear Camera Lens

Flash

Volume Keys

Power/Lock Key • Press and hold to access the menu to turn your phone off, restart it, or turn airplane

Volume Keys While screen is off

mode on and off.

• Press once quickly to wake or lock the screen.

• Press Volume Up Key twice to launch QuickMemo+.

• Press Volume Down Key twice to launch the camera.

On the Home screen

• Control ringer volume.

During a call

• Control your earpiece volume.

When playing audio/video

• Control volume continuously.

NOTE: Laser Detection Auto-focus Sensor

Detects the distance between the rear camera and nearby objects using laser
technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at
short or long distances.

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Getting to know your phone

Stylus Pen

Your LG G Stylo comes with a convenient stylus pen that you can use to input
commands and navigate your phone. It also works well with popular writing and
drawing applications.
To remove the stylus, slide it out from the top of the phone.

Getting to know your phone

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Installing the SIM or USIM card

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

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

lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the fi

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

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

gure below.

NOTE: Only microSIM card types work with this device.

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Getting to know your phone

3 Insert the battery.

4 To replace the cover onto the device, align the cover over the back of the phone

and press it down until it clicks into place .

Getting to know your phone

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Charging the phone

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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Getting to know your phone

Inserting a memory card

Your device supports up to a 32 GB microSD card. Depending on the memory card
manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

WARNING

Some 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: Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory
cards.

1 Remove the back cover.
2 Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.

3 Replace the back cover.

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Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

1 Ta p

> > > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card.

2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card.

WARNING

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to
the memory card or device. LG is not responsible for losses that result from
the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Locking and unlocking the device

Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode.
The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. This helps to
prevent accidental taps and saves battery power.
To unlock the device, press the Power/Lock Key and swipe the screen in any direction.

NOTE: Double-tapping on the screen also can wake up the screen instead of
the Power/Lock Key.

Changing the screen lock method

You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your
personal information.

1 Ta p
2 Select a desired screen lock from None, Swipe, Knoc

> > > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock.

k Code, Pattern, PIN and

Password.

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Getting to know your phone

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

Smart Lock

You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can configure 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 recognizes your face.

Setting up Smart Lock

1 Ta p > > .
2 Ta p Display tab > Loc
3 Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you need to set

up a screen lock (pattern,

k screen > Smart Lock.

PIN, or password).

Getting to know your phone

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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 or maps, or when browsing
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

• 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 buttons.

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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
screen 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.

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

Your Home screen

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Back

Button

Home

Button

Recent

Apps

Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such
as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.

Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to
access the Google Now shortcut.

Displays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this
button, it opens a menu of available options.

Button

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

1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2 Choose the Apps or Widgets tab and tap the desired item.
3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your fi nger.

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

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Your Home screen

Removing an item from the Home screen

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

and release it.

it to

Adding an app as a Quick Button

• 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: The Apps Button cannot be removed.

Customizing app icons on the Home screen

1 Touch 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.

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

Returning to recently-used applications

1 Ta p . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed.
2 Tap an app preview to open the application.

-OR­Ta

p to return to the previous screen.

Your Home screen

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

Pending
notifications

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System
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 toggle keys,
swipe left or right. Tap Edit to remove, add or rearrange quick setting buttons.

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

Tap to clear all of the notifications.

Your Home screen

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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 Icon Description

No SIM card inserted A song is currently playing

No network signal available Ringer is silenced

Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery fully charged

Wired headset (with mic)
connected

Call in progress

Missed call Downloading data

Bluetooth is on Uploading data

Battery is charging

Phone is connected to PC via
USB cable

System warning

An alarm is set Data is synchronizing

New voicemail available Choose input method

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GPS is on

Your Home screen

New text or multimedia
message

Media server content sharing
is on

Wi-Fi hotspot is active

NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ depending on 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 enter text with your voice. Touch and hold to enter text by handwriting, access

the Clip Tray, and access the keyboard settings.

Tap to enter a space.
Mobile hotspot is active.
Tap to delete the previous character.

Entering special characters

The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters. For example, to input
"a", touch and hold the "a" button until the zoom-in key expands and displays special
characters. Without lifting your finger, drag your finger to the desired special character.
Once it's highlighted, lift your finger.

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

Your Home screen

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Special Features

Gesture shot

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

To take a photo using gesture shot feature

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.

OR

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Special Features

KnockON

The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off.

To turn the screen on

1 Double-tap the center of the Lock screen to turn the screen on.
2 Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets.

To turn the screen off

1 Double-tap an empty area of the Home screen or the Status Bar.
2 The screen will turn off.

NOTE: Tap on the center area of the screen. If you tap on the bottom or the
top area, the recognition rate may decrease.

Knock Code

The Knock Code feature allows you to wake and unlock the screen with your own
Knock Code pattern. When enabled, Knock Code divides the screen into 4 parts and
uses your unique combination of taps to secure your device. You can disable this
feature in the Lock screen settings.

NOTE

• If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times, it will be necessary to

use your Google account log in or backup PIN.

• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock Code.

1 Ta p > > > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock >

Knock Code.

2 Follow the on-screen steps to set your Knock Code.

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Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code

You can wake up and unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code, set up in the
previous section, when the screen is off.

Dual window

This feature allows you to multi-task by splitting up the screen into two, allowing you to
use two compatible applications at the same time.

1 Ta p
2 Tap or drag the app icon for the corresponding application you wish to use.

> Dual window.

: Tap to view the Dual window menu options, or drag to resize the split screens.
: Switch two screens.
: View the app list.
: Change the selected window to full screen.
: Close the currently selected app window.

NOTE: Dual window is enabled by default. You can enable or disable Dual
window through the Settings menu.

1 Tap > > > General tab > Dual window.

2 Slide the toggle button to On or Of

f.

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Special Features

QuickMemo+

The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.
You can use QuickMemo+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a
saved picture or on the current phone screen.

1 Drag the Status bar down and tap

2 Create a memo using the following options:

Tap to undo the most recent action.

Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.

Tap to insert text into your memo.

Tap to select the pen type and color.

Tap to use the eraser to erase the pen marks on the memo.

Tap to save the memo you've created.

Tap to hide or display the toolbar.

.

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NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+ feature. Do not
use your fingernail.

3 Ta p to save the current memo to the QuickMemo+ or Gallery.

Discard Memos

• Tap .

View the Saved Memo

• Tap > > and select the QuickMemo+ album.

-OR­Tap > > and select the desired memo.

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Special Features

Google account setup

The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign
in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be
prompted to create one.

Creating your Google account

1 Ta p > > > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2 Ta p ADD ACCOUNT > Google > Or cr
3 Enter your fi rst and last name, then tap NEXT.
4 Enter a username and tap NEXT. Your phone will communicate with Google servers

and check for username availability.

5 Enter your password and tap NEXT.
6 Follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the

account. Wait while the server creates your account.

Signing into your Google account

1 Ta p > > > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2 Ta p ADD ACCOUNT > Google.
3 Enter your email address and tap NEXT.
4 Once you have set up your Google account, your phone will automatically

synchronize with your Google account on the web (if a data connection is available).
After signing in,
Contacts, and Google Calendar. You can also use Maps, download applications from
Play Store, back up your settings to Google servers, and take advantage of other Google
services on your phone.

your phone will sync with your Google services, such as Gmail,

eate a new account.

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IMPORTANT

• Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the first Google Account

you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone,
be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first. When
you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized
with your phone. If you don't sign into a Google Account during setup, you will
be prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an
application that requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store.

• If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization,

your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that
account.

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Google account setup

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Wi-Fi

You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless
access point (AP).

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

1 Ta p > > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi.
2 Ta p
3 Tap a network to connect to it.

NOTE

• The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.

• If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to Off, the device may

TIP! How to obtain the phone's MAC address

Tap > > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi > > Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC

address.

to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.

• If the network is secured with a lock icon, you will need to enter a security key or

password.

automatically connect to the Web using mobile data, which may incur data
charges.

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect
wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits,
and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices.

NOTE

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

via the Bluetooth 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.

Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device

1 Ta p > > > Networks tab > Bluetooth.
2 Ta p
3 Ta p SEARCH to view the visible devices in range.
4 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list and follow any subsequent

NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have
a default Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.

to turn Bluetooth on.

instructions to complete pairing. Once the paring is successful, your phone
connects to the other device.

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Connecting to Networks and Devices

Sending data via Bluetooth

1 Using an application that supports sharing, locate the data, or fi le, that you want to

share.

2 Select the Shar

e option.

3 Select Bluetooth.
4 Select the paired Bluetooth device (or pair with a new device).

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

Receiving data via Bluetooth

1 Ta p > > > Networks tab > Bluetooth.
2 Ta p

to turn Bluetooth on.

3 You will receive a request to accept data from the sending device. Be sure to select

ACCEPT.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct provides a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled devices without
requiring an access point.

Turning on Wi-Fi Direct

1 Ta p > > > Networks tab > Wi-Fi.
2 Ta p

> Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.

NOTE: When in this menu, your device is visible to other visible Wi-Fi Direct
devices nearby.

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SmartShare

SmartShare allows you to receive multimedia content via LG phone and tablets.

1 While viewing the content you want to share, tap

or > SmartShare.

2 Tap the device you want to share from the list.

• If the device is not displayed on the list, make sure that Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or

Bluetooth is turned on. Then tap RESCAN.

Enjoying content from nearby devices on your phone

1 To connect nearby devices to your phone, tap the Nearby devices option on the

Gallery and Music apps.

• Make sure that your phone and nearby devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi

network and that the DLNA service on the nearby device is turned on.

2 Tap the device you wish to connect to.

If the device is not listed,

tap Search nearby devices.

3 After a connection is established, you can enjoy the content on your phone.

Transferring data between a PC and your device

You can copy or move data between a PC and the device.

Transferring data

1 Connect your device to a PC using the USB cable that came with your phone.
2 Open the Notifi cations panel, tap the current USB connection, and select Media

sync (MTP).

3 A window will pop up on your PC, allowing you to transfer the desired data.

NOTE: The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your
PC to be able to detect the phone.

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Connecting to Networks and Devices

Items Requirement

OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Vista or higher

Window Media Player version Windows Media Player 10 or higher

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Calls

Making a call

1 Ta p > > to open the dialer.
2 Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap
3 After entering the desired number, tap
4 To end the call, tap

TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold .

.

to place the call.

Calling your contacts

1 Ta p > > to open your contacts.
2 Scroll through the contact list. You can also enter the contact's name in the Search

fi

eld or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen.

3 To place the call, tap

next to the contact you want to call.

Answering and rejecting a call

• Swipe in any direction to answer the call.

• Swipe in any direction to decline the call.

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Making a second call

1 During your fi rst call, tap > Add call.
2 Ta p

to place the call.

3 Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on

hold.

4 To toggle between numbers, tap the number displayed on the screen. You can also

tap

to start a conference call.

5 To end all calls, tap

NOTE: You may be charged for each call you make.

.

Viewing your call logs

Tap > > and select Call logs tab.
A list of all dialed, received and missed calls is displayed.

TIP!

• Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.

• Tap , then tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items.

Call settings

You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, as well as other special
features offered by your carrier.

1 Ta p
2 Ta p
3 Ta p Call settings and confi

> > to open the dialer.

to display the available options.

gure the desired options.

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Contacts

Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google
account or other accounts that support contact syncing.

Searching for a contact

1 Ta p > > to open your contacts.
2 Ta p Sear

Adding a new contact

1 Ta p > > and enter the new contact's number.
2 Ta p
3 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, tap the image icon. Choose Ta

4 Enter the desired information for the contact.
5 Ta p SAVE.

ch contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. You can also

scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen.

> Add to Contacts > New contact.

photo or Select from Gallery.

ke

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Favorite contacts

You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.

Adding a contact to your favorites

1 Ta p > > to open your contacts.
2 Tap a contact to view its details.
3 Tap the star at the top right corner of the screen. The star turns yellow.

Removing a contact from your favorites list

1 Ta p > > > Favorites.
2 Choose a contact to view its details.
3 Tap the gold star at the top right of the screen to remove the contact from your

favorites.

Creating a group

1 Ta p > > > Groups.
2 Ta p

> New group.

3 Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a distinct ringtone for the newly

created group.

4 Ta p Add members to add contacts to the group.
5 Ta p SA

VE to save the group.

NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group are not
lost. They remain in your contact list.

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Messaging

Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use
menu.

Sending a message

1 Ta p > > > to create a new message.
2 Enter a contact name or contact number into the To fi

name, matching contacts appear. You can tap a suggested recipient and add more
than one contact.

NOTE: You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult
with your service provider.

3 Tap the text fi eld and begin composing your message.

to open the messaging options.

4 Ta p

TIP! You can tap to attach a file that you want to share.

5 Ta p Send to send your message.

TIP!

• The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the

language and how the text message is coded.

• If an image, video or audio file is added to a text message, it is automatically

converted into a multimedia message and you may be charged accordingly.

eld. As you enter the contact

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Messaging

Conversation view

Text and multimedia messages exchanged with another party are displayed in
chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations.

Changing message settings

Your phone's messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages
immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.

• Tap > > > > Settings.

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Email

You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail.
TheEmail application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft
Exchange (for Enterprise users).

Managing email accounts

To open the Email application

The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an
email account.

• Tap > > .

Adding another email account:

• Tap > > > > Settings > Add account.

Changing the email general settings:

• Tap > > > > Settings > General settings.

Deleting an email account:

• Tap > > > > Settings > > Remove account > Select the

account you want to delete > REMOVE > YES.

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Email

Working with account folders

Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folders. Depending on the features
supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders.

• Tap > > > > Show all folders.

Composing and sending email

1 Ta p > > > to create a new email.
2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching

addresses will be offered from your contacts.
semicolons.

3 Tap the Cc/Bcc fi

eld to copy or blind copy to other contacts/email addresses.

4 Tap the text fi eld and enter your message.
5 Ta p ATTACH to attach the fi le you want to send with your message.
6 Ta p SEND to send the message.

Separate multiple addresses with

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Camera and Video

To open the Camera application, tap > > .

Camera options on the viewfinder

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Hide/Display Options – Tap to hide/display the camera options on the
viewfinder.

Flash – Allows you to manage the camera's flash. Choose from Off , On ,
Auto .

Swap camera – Tap to swap between the rear camera and the front camera.

Shot mode – Allows you to select the shot mode for the picture.

Settings – Tap to adjust the camera and video settings.

Gallery – Tap to view the last photo or video you captured.

Record – Tap to start recording a video.

Capture – Tap to take a photo.

Exit – Tap to exit the camera.

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Using the advanced settings

In the camera viewfinder, tap to access the camera settings below.

Combines photos taken at multiple exposures into one optimal photo to get a

HDR

AUTO

better photo in difficult lighting situations.

16:9

Selects the photo and video resolution.

Allows you to say a voice command to take pictures. You can say LG,
Cheese, Smile, or any other available command.

Sets a delay after the capture key is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be

OFF

in the photo or video.

Displays grid lines to help you align your pictures and videos.

Set the storage location for your pictures and videos. This menu appears only
when the SD card is inserted.

Opens the Help guide to show how to use a function.

?

Taking a photo

1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to

photograph.

2 Focus indicators will appear in the center of the viewfi nder screen. You can also tap

anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot.

3 When the focus indicators turn green, the camera has focused on your subject.
4 Ta p

to capture the photo.

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Once you have taken a photo

Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took. The following
options are available.

Tap to edit the photo.

Tap to take another photo immediately.

Tap to send your photo to others or share it in via any available social
network services.

Tap to delete the photo.

Tap to access additional options.

Tap to add the photo to your favorites.

Multi-point Auto-focus

When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically
and allows you to see a clear image.

Burst shot

Allows you to take multiple shots quickly. Touch and hold . This feature is only
available in Auto mode.

Panorama mode

Allows you to take a panoramic picture.

1 Ta p
2 Ta p
3 Ta p
4 Pan your phone slowly in one direction.

> > .

Mode

> .

to start taking the panoramic picture.

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Camera and Video

5 Make sure that the focus area aligns with the blue guideline while taking the photo.
6 Ta p

to stop taking the panoramic picture.

Recording a video

1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to

capture in your video.

2 Ta p

3 Ta p to stop recording.

once to start recording.

NOTE: The timer will be displayed on the screen.

TIP!

– Tap to pause the recording.

After recording a video

Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded. The
following options are available.

Tap to record another video immediately.

Tap to send your video to others or share it via any available social network
services.

Tap to delete the video.

Tap to access additional options.

Tap to add the video to your favorites.

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Live Shot

Allows you to capture a screen shot while recording a video. Tap .

Live Zoom

Live Zoom allows you to zoom in or out on a portion of a video that is being played to
make the desired section appear larger or smaller.
When viewing a video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading
motion to zoom in or out.

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

Gallery

The Gallery allows you to view and manage all of your pictures and videos.

• Tap > > .

NOTE

• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

• Some files may not play properly due to their encoding.

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Viewing pictures

The Gallery displays your pictures in folders. When some applications save a picture, a
folder is automatically created to contain the picture.
Pictures are displayed in a folder by the date they were created. Select a picture to view
it full screen. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.

Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in and out on an image:

• Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.

• Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture to zoom in. Pinch in or double-

tap the image to zoom out.

Video options

1 Ta p > > .
2 Select the video you want to watch.

The following options are available.

/

Camera and Video

Touch to pause/resume video playback.

Touch to fast-forward 10 seconds. Touch and hold to fast-forward
in 3 second increments.

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Touch to rewind 10 seconds. Touch and hold to rewind in 3
second increments.

Touch to adjust the video volume.

/

Touch to lock/unlock the screen.

Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function.

Tap to access additional options.

Editing photos

While viewing a photo, tap .

Deleting photos/videos

Use one of the following methods:

• While in a folder, tap , select the photos/videos you want to delete. Then tap

DELETE.

• While viewing a photo, tap .

Setting wallpaper

While viewing a photo, tap > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign
it to a contact.

NOTE

• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open

files.

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Multimedia

Music

Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks.

Playing a song

1 Ta p > > .
2 Tap the Songs tab.
3 Select the song you want to play.
4 The following options are available.

Tap to pause playback.

Tap to resume playback.

Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and
hold to fast-forward.

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Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album,
playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind.

Tap to adjust the volume.

Tap to open the current playlist.

Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in
random order).

Tap to toggle through repeat all songs, repeat current song and repeat off.

Tap to share your music using the SmartShare function.

Tap to add the song to your favorites.

Tap to open the current playlist.

Tap to access additional options.

NOTE

• Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open

files.

• Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national

copyright laws.
license to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit
private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the
file, check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of
such material.

Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a

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Utilities

Clock

The Clock app gives you access to the Alarms, Timer, World clock and Stopwatch
functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or
swiping horizontally across the screen.

• Tap > > .

Alarms

The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms.

1 Ta p
2 Ta p
3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap SA

Timer

The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has
passed.

1 Ta p
2 Set the desired time on the timer.
3 Ta p Start to start the timer.
4 Ta p Stop to stop the timer

> > > Alarms tab.
to add a new alarm.

VE.

NOTE: You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it.

> > > Timer tab.

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World clock

The World clock tab allows you to easily check the current time in other cities around
the world.

1 Ta p
2 Ta p

> > > World clock tab.
and select the desired city.

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch.

1 Open the

app, then select the Stopwatch tab.

2 Ta p Start to initiate the stopwatch.

• Tap Lap to record lap times.

3 Ta p Stop to stop stopwatch.

Calculator

The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard
calculator or a scientific calculator.

1 Ta p
2 Tap the number buttons to enter numbers.
3 For simple calculations, tap the function you want to perform ( , , or )

4 For more complex calculations, tap

> > .

followed by .

> Scientifi c calculator and select the

desired function.

NOTE: To check the history of calculations, tap > Calculation history.

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Calendar

The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events.

1 Ta p
2 Tap the date you want to add an event to. Then tap
3 Enter the event details and tap SA

> > .

.

VE to save the event.

Voice Recorder

The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways.

Recording a sound or voice

1 Ta p > > .

to begin recording.

2 Ta p
3 Ta p

to end the recording.
to listen to the recording.

4 Ta p

NOTE: Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved
recordings.

Voice Search

Use this application to search the web using your voice.

1 Ta p
2 Say a keyword or phrase when Listening

> > .

... appears on the screen. Select one of

the suggested keywords that appear.

NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or
service provider.

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Downloads

Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through your applications.

• Tap > > .

NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or
service provider.

LG SmartWorld

LG SmartWorld offers an assortment of exciting content – fonts, themes, games,
applications.

How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Phone

1 Ta p > > .
2 Browse and download the content you want.

NOTE

• You may incur data fee charges when using your mobile network to access LG

SmartWorld.

• LG SmartWorld may not be available for all carriers or in all countries.

What if there is no LG SmartWorld icon?

1 Using a mobile Web browser on your device, access LG SmartWorld

.lgworld.com) and select your country.

(www

2 Download the LG SmartWorld App.
3 Run and install the downloaded fi le.
4 Access LG SmartWorld by tapping the

icon.

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Special benefits available for LG SmartWorld

• Personalize your device with home themes, keyboard themes, and fonts.

• Enjoy special promotions only offered on LG SmartWorld.

• Note that LG SmartWorld is only available for certain devices. Please check the

www.lgworld.com for more information.

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Browsing the Web

Chrome

Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages.

• Tap > > .

NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and
service provider.

Viewing webpages

In the Chrome browser, tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search
criteria.

Opening a page

To open a new page, tab > New tab.
To go to another webpage, tap
corner of the browser (if tabs are not merged with apps). Then tap the desired page to
view it.

(if tabs are merged with apps) or at the top right

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Browsing the Web

Settings

This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System
Settings menus.

Accessing the Settings menu:

• Tap > touch and hold > System settings.

-OR-

• Tap > > .

Networks

< WIRELESS NETWORKS >
Airplane mode

Airplane Mode (flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone's features, such as
games, and music, when you are in an area where making or receiving calls or data
use is prohibited. When you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive
any calls or access online data.

Wi-Fi

Allows you to manage your Wi-Fi connections and connect to available Wi-Fi networks.

Bluetooth

Allows you to manage your the Bluetooth wireless feature.

Data Manager

Displays the data usage and allows you to set a mobile data usage limit.

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Call

Configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered
by your carrier.

• Voicemail – Allows you to manage your voicemail settings.

• Fixed dialing numbers – Turn on and compile a list of numbers that can be called

from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2, which is available from your operator. Only
numbers within the fixed dial list can be called from your phone.

• Caller ID – Allows you to choose how to display your number in outgoing calls.

• Incoming voice call pop-up – Displays a pop-up for an incoming call when an

app is in use.

• Call reject – Allows you to set call rejection and manage the reject list.

• Decline with message – When you want to reject a call, you can send a quick

message instead. This is useful if you need to reject a call during a meeting. This
menu allows you to manage the messages you can send.

• Auto answer – Automatically answer after the set time, when a hands-free device

is connected.

• Connection vibration – Vibrates your phone when the other party answers the

call.

• TTY mode – Allows you to activate TTY mode.

• Hearing aids – Allows you to turn on hearing aid compatibility.

• Noise suppression – Suppresses background noise on your device during a call.

• Power key ends call – Allows you to end the call by pressing the Power/Lock Key.

• Silence incoming calls – Enable to allow you to flip the device to silence incoming

calls.

• Call duration – View the duration of calls including Last call, Outgoing calls,

Incoming calls and All calls.

• Sound settings – Allows you to control the sounds on the phone.

• Additional settings – Allows you to manage additional call settings.

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Settings

< CONNECTIVITY >
Share & connect

• SmartShare Beam – Allows you to receive multimedia content via LG phones and

tablets.

• Media server – Allows you to share the phone's multimedia content with nearby

DLNAcompatible devices.

• Printing – Allows you to print the content of certain screens (such as web pages

displayed in Chrome) to a printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your
Android device.

Tethering

• USB tethering – Allows you to share the internet connection with your computer

via a USB cable.

• Mobile HotSpot – Allows you to create a hotspot and share your connection.

• Help – Displays Help information about USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.

More

• Mobile networks – This menu allows you to configure various mobile network

settings.

• VPN – From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks

(VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local
network, such as your corporate network.

• Emergency alerts – If emergency alerts are issued, those alerts will appear on

this screen.

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Sound & notification

< BASIC >
Sound profile
Allows you to set your phone's sound profile. Choose from Sound and Vibrate only.

< SOUND >

Volume

Adjust the phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and environment.

Ringtone

Allows you to set the ringtones for calls. You can also add a ringtone by tapping
the upper-right corner of the screen.

< VIBRATION >

Sound with vibration

Enable to allow you to set the phone to vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you
receive calls.

Vibration type

Allows you to set a vibration type for notifications.

< NOTIFICATIONS >
Interruptions

Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can
set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set.

Lock screen

Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen.

Apps

Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications. You can also set apps to show
notifications with priority when Do not disturb is set to Priority only.

in

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Notification LED

Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On activates the LED light for the notifications you
select, in the color you set for each.

< ADVANCED SETTINGS >
More

• Notification sound – Allows you to set the notification sound. You can also add a

notification sound by tapping in the upper-right corner of the screen.

• Vibrate on tap – Enable to vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and

during other UI interactions.

• Sound effects – Tap to set the dial pad touch tones, touch sounds and screen lock

sound.

• Message/call voice notifications – Tap toggle it On or Off. On allows your

device to read out incoming calls and message events automatically.

Display

< HOME & LOCK >
Home screen

• Select Home – Select the desired Home theme. Choose from Home (standard

Android layout) or EasyHome (simplified version for users less familiar with Android
navigation).

• Theme – Sets the screen theme for your device. You can download new themes

from LG SmartWorld.

• Wallpaper – Allows you to set the desired wallpaper for your Home screen.

• Screen swipe effect – Choose the desired type of effect to display when you

swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next.

• Allow Home screen looping – Displays the first screen after the last screen when

scrolling the Home screen.

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• Help – Touch to get information on using the Home screen of your device.

Lock screen

• Select screen lock – Allows you to set the screen lock for your phone.

• Smart Lock – Sets 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 recognizes your face.

• Screen swipe effect – Sets the effect used when swiping the lock screen.

• Wallpaper – Allows you to set your Lock screen wallpaper.

• Shortcuts – Allows you to choose the shortcuts available on the lock screen.

• Contact info for lost phone – Allows you to display the owner information on the

lock screen in case the phone is lost.

• Lock timer – Allows you to set the amount of time before the screen automatically

locks after the screen has timed-out.

• Power button instantly locks – Enable to instantly lock the screen when the

Power/Lock Key is pressed. This setting overrides the Security lock timer setting.

Home touch buttons

Set the Home touch buttons displayed at the bottom of all screens. Set which keys are
displayed, their position on the bar and what they look like.

< FONT >
Font type

Select the desired font type for the phone and menus.

Font size

Select the desired font size for the phone and menus.

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Settings

< BASIC SETTINGS >
Brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery performance, use the dimmest
comfortable brightness.

Auto-rotate screen

Allows you to set the phone to automatically rotate the screen based on the phone
orientation (portrait or landscape).

Screen timeout

Allows you to set the amount of time before the screen times out.

< ADVANCED SETTINGS >
More

• Daydream – Select the screen saver to display when the phone is sleeping while

docked and/or charging.

• Motion sensor calibration – Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and

speed of the sensor.

General

< PERSONAL >
Language & keyboard

Select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the on-screen
keyboard, including words that you've added to its dictionary.

• Language – Choose a language to use on your phone.

• Current keyboard – Allows you to set the current keyboard to use when entering

text.

• LG Keyboard – Tap to change the LG Keyboard settings.

• Google voice typing – Tap to change the Google voice typing settings.

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• Voice Search – Touch to configure the Voice Search settings.

• Text-to-speech output – Touch to set the preferred engine or general settings for

text-to-speech output.

• Pointer speed – Adjust the pointer speed.

Location

Turn on location service, your phone determines your approximate location using Wi-Fi
and mobile networks. When you select this option, you're asked whether you consent to
allowing Google to use your location when providing these services.

• Mode – Sets the how your current location information is determined.

• Recent Location Request – Displays applications and services that have recently

requested your location information.

• Camera – Enable to tag photos or videos with their locations.

• Google Location History – Allows you to view and manage your Google location

history.

Accounts & sync

Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to add, remove, and manage your Google and
other supported accounts. You also use these settings to control how and whether
all applications send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules and whether all
applications can synchronize user data automatically.
Gmail™, Calendar, and other applications may also have their own settings to control
how they synchronize data; see the sections on those applications for details. Touch

ADD ACCOUNT to add new account.

Cloud

Allows you to add a cloud account to quickly and easily use a cloud service.

Accessibility

Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have installed on
your phone.

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Settings

• Vision

- TalkBack: Allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people with

impaired vision by providing verbal feedback.

- Message/call voice notifications: Ta p

to toggle it On or Off. On allows

you to hear automatic spoken alerts for incoming calls and messages.

- Screen shade: Enable to set the screen to a darker contrast.

- Font size: Sets the font size.

- Touch zoom: Allows you to zoom in and out by triple-tapping the screen.

- Screen color inversion: Enable to invert the colors of the screen and content.

- Screen color adjustment: Allows you to invert the colors of screen and content.

- Screen color filter: Allows you to change the colours of screen and content.

- Power key ends call: Enable so that you can end voice calls by pressing the

Power/Lock Key.

• Hearing

- Captions: Allows you to customise caption settings for those with hearing

impairments.

- Notification LED: Allows you to turn on the LED light for incoming calls and

notifications.

- Flash alerts: Enable to set the flash to blink for incoming calls and notifications.

- Turn off all sounds: Enable to turn off all device sounds.

- Audio type: Sets the audio type.

- Sound balance: Sets the audio route. Move the slider on the slide bar to set it.

• Motor & cognition

- Touch feedback time: Sets the touch feedback time.

- Touch assistant: Show a touch board with easy access to common actions.

- Screen timeout: Sets the amount of time before the backlight turns off

automatically.

- Touch control areas: Allows you to select an area of the screen to limit touch

activation to just that area of the screen.

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• Accessibility features shortcut – Allow you to access selected features quickly

when triple-tapping the Home button.

• Auto-rotate screen – Enable to allow the phone to rotate the screen depending on

the physical phone orientation (portrait or landscape).

• Switch Access – Allows you to interact with your device using one or more

switches that work like keyboard keys. This menu can be helpful for users with
mobility limitations that prevent them from interacting directly with the your device.

Shortcut key

Get quick access to apps by pressing the Volume Keys twice when the screen is off or
locked.

< PRIVACY >
Security

Use the Security menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its data.

• Lock screen – Allows you to set your lock screen settings.

• Content lock – Select lock types to lock files in Gallery. Choose from Password or

Pattern.

• Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security. You will be

required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it
on.

• Encrypt SD card storage – Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable

for other devices.

• Set up SIM card lock – Allows you to set a PIN to be required to use the phone.

You can also change the PIN after setting it.

• Password typing visible – Enable to briefly show each character of passwords as

you enter them so that you can see what you enter.

• Phone administrators – View or deactivate phone administrators.

• Unknown sources – Allow installation of non-Play Store applications.

• Verify apps – Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm.

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Settings

• Storage type – Displays the storage type for credentials.

• Certificate management

- Trusted credentials: Enable to allow applications to access your phone's

encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other
credentials. You use credential storage to establish some types of VPN and Wi-Fi
connections. If you have not set a password for the secure credential storage,
this setting is dimmed.

- Install from storage: Tap to install a secure certificate.

- Clear credentials: Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials and

erases the secure storage's own password.

• Trust agents – Select apps to use without unlocking screen.

• Screen pin – This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user

can only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children.

• App usage access – Allow apps to view app usage info on your phone.

< SMART FUNCTIONS >

QuickCircle case

This menu allows you to select apps to be used directly on the cover in small view
using QuickCircle.

Dual window

Allows you to configure the Dual Window feature.

• Auto-open – Enable to allow you to tap a link on the full screen or attachments

from emails to open Dual window.

• Help – Display tips for using Dual window.

Settings

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< PHONE MANAGEMENT >
Date & time

Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed.

Storage

You can monitor the used and available internal memory in the device.

Battery & power saving

• Battery usage – View battery usage.

• Battery percentage on status bar – Enable to display the battery level

percentage on the Status bar next to the Battery icon.

• Battery saver – Tap the Battery Saver switch to toggle it on or off. You can also set

when to turn battery saver on.

• Help – Displays battery saving items information.

Apps

Allows you to view details about the apps installed on your phone, manage their data,
and force them to stop.

Default message app

This menu allows you to choose what messaging app to use as your default messaging
app.

Backup & reset

Change the settings for managing your settings and data.

• LG Backup – Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of

data loss or replacement.

• Back up my data – Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to

Google servers.

• Backup account – Displays the account that is currently being used to back up

information.

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Settings

• Automatic restore – When reinstalling an app, restore backed up settings and

data.

• Factory data reset – Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete

all your data. If you reset the phone this way, you are prompted to re-enter the
same information as when you first started Android.

About phone

View legal information, check phone status and software versions, and perform a
software update.

Settings

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LG Bridge Application

LG Bridge is an application that helps you conveniently manage images, music, videos,
documents, etc. saved on a LG mobile device on your PC. Also, you can update
software of a mobile device or back up your files such as contacts and images to your
PC.

TIPS!

• You can see detailed instructions on how to use LG Bridge in Help menu after

installing and opening the program.

• Supported features may vary depending on the device.

• The LG unified USB driver is a program required to connect an LG mobile phone

to a PC. It is automatically installed when installing LG Bridge.

LG Bridge Features

• Update software of a mobile device on your PC via USB.

• Back up and restore the data of your mobile device via USB.

To download the LG Bridge software, please do the following:

1 Go to www.lg.com.
2 Go to MOBILE > MOBILE SUPPOR
3 Select the model information and click GO.
4 Scroll down, select the PC SYNC tab > Windows or Mac OS > DOWNLOAD to

download LG Bridge.

T > PC Sync.

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LG Bridge Application

Minimum system requirements for LG Bridge
installation

Item Windows OS Mac OS

Operating System Windows XP 32-bit

(Service Pack 3)
Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bit
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
Windows 8 32-bit/64-bit
Windows 8.1 32-bit/64-bit

CPU 1 GHz processor or faster 1 GHz processor or faster

Memory 2 GB RAM or more 2 GB RAM or more

Graphics Card 1024x768, 32-bit colour or

higher

Hard Disk At least 500 MB of free space

(additional space may be
required depending on the
amount of data to be stored)

Required Software LG unified driver, Windows

Media Player 10 or later

Mac OS X 10.7 or later (64-bit)

1024x768, 32-bit colour or
higher

At least 500 MB of free space
(additional space may be
required depending on the
amount of data to be stored)

LG unified USB driver

LG Bridge Application

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How to Connect Your Mobile Phone using LG Bridge

You can connect LG Bridge to another device using a USB cable.

Features Connection Type

Software update USB cable

LG backup (data backup/restoration) USB cable

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Phone software update

Phone software update

LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet

For more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.com/common/
index.jsp
This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer
version from the Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only
be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user's full attention for the
duration of the update process, please make sure you check all instructions and notes
that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data
cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.

NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for
selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability
of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.

LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)

This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone's software to a newer
version via OTA, without connecting using a USB data cable. This feature will only be
available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
You should first check the software version on your mobile phone: Tap
> General tab > About phone > Update Center > Software Update > Check now
for update.

select your country and language.

> >

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NOTE: Your personal data from internal phone storage—including
information about your Google account and any other accounts, your
system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and
your DRM licence—might be lost in the process of updating your phone's
software. Therefore, LG recommends that you backup your personal data
before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for
any loss of personal data.

NOTE: This feature depends on your network service provider, region and
country.

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Phone software update

About this user guide

About this user guide

• Before using your device, please carefully read this guide. This ensures that you

use your phone safely and correctly.

• Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently

on your phone.

• Your content may differ from the final product or from software supplied by service

providers or carriers. This content is subject to change without prior notice. For the
latest version of this guide, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com.

• Your phone's applications and their functions may vary by country, region or

hardware specifications. LG cannot be held liable for any performance issues
resulting from the use of applications developed by providers other than LG.

• LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting from

edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Any attempt to
customize your operating system may cause the device or its applications to work
incorrectly.

• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with your device are

licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these materials for commercial or
other purposes, you may be infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully are
entirely responsible for the illegal use of media.

• Additional charges may apply for data services, such as messaging,

uploading,downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid additional
charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact your service provider to
obtain additional details.

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Trademarks

• LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics.

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

®

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

®

and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Accessories

These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below
may be optional.)

• Travel adaptor

• Quick Start Guide

• USB cable

• Battery

NOTE

• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for

this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

• The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary

depending on the region or service provider.

Accessories

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FAQ

Category Question Answer

Bluetooth

Devices

Contacts

Backup

Synchronization

Synchronization

Gmail Log-In

Google

Account

Email

Ringtone

What functions
are available via
Bluetooth?

How can I back up
Contacts?

Is it possible to set up
one-way sync with
Gmail?

Is it possible to
synchronize all email
folders?

Do I have to log into
Gmail whenever I want
to access Gmail?

Is it possible to filter
emails?

What happens when
I execute another
application while
writing an email?

Is there a file size limit
for using MP3 files as
ringtones?

You can connect a Bluetooth audio
device, such as a Stereo/Mono
headset or car kit.

Contacts data can be synchronized
between your phone and Gmail™.

Only two-way synchronization is
available.

The Inbox is automatically
synchronized. You can view other
folders by tapping the icon and
selecting Show all folders to choose
a folder.

Once you have logged into Gmail,
there is no need to log into Gmail
again.

No, the phone does not support email
filtering.

Your email is automatically saved as
a draft.

There is no file size limit.

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FAQ

Category Question Answer

My phone does not

Message

Time

Navigation

Synchronization

Wait and

Pause

Security

display the time of
receipt for messages
older than 24 hrs. How
can I change this?

Is it possible to install
another navigation
application on my
phone?

Is it possible to
synchronize my
contacts from all my
email accounts?

Is it possible to save a
contact with Wait and
Pause in the numbers?

What are the phone’s
security functions?

Open the conversation and touch and
hold the desired message to see the
details.

Any application that is available at Play
Store™ and is compatible with the
hardware can be installed and used.

Only Gmail and MS Exchange server
(company email server) contacts can
be synchronized.

If you transferred a contact using the
Wait & Pause functions saved into
the number, you cannot use those
features. You must save each number
again.
How to save with Wait and Pause:

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Dial the number, then tap

3. Tap Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.
You can set the phone to require an

Unlock Pattern to be entered before
the phone can be accessed or used.

.

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Category Question Answer

1. From the Home screen, touch and
hold

.

> Lock screen.

The first time you do this, a short
tutorial about creating an Unlock
Pattern appears.

itthen drawing it a second time for
confirmation.

Unlock
Pattern

How do I create the
Unlock Pattern?

2. Tap System settings > Display tab

3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern.

4. Set up your pattern by drawing

Precautions to take when using the
pattern lock.

It is very important to remember
the unlock pattern you set. You can
nolonger access your phone if you
use an incorrect pattern five times.
You have five chances to enter your
unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
have used all 5 opportunities, you can
try again after 30 seconds. (Or, if you
preset the backup PIN, you can use
the backup PIN code to unlock the
pattern.)

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Category Question Answer

If you forgot your pattern:

If you logged into your Google account
on the phone but failed to enter the
correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot
pattern button. You are then required
to log in with your Google account
to unlock your phone. If you have
not created a Google account on the
phone or you have forgotten it, you
must perform a hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a factory reset,
all user applications and user data are
deleted. Please remember to back up
any important data before performing a
factory reset.

Yes, you will receive a notification.

The phone has multilingual capabilities.
To change the language:

1. From the Home screen, touch and
hold

2. Ta p General tab > Language &

3. Tap the desired language.

VPN access configuration is different
for each company. To configure VPN
access on your phone, you must
obtain the details from your company’s
network administrator.

and tap System settings.

input > Language.

Unlock

Pattern

Memory

Language

Support

VPN

What should I do if
I forget the unlock
pattern and I did not
create my Google
account on the
phone?

Will I know when my
memory is full?

Is it possible to change
my phone’s language?

How do I set up a
VPN?

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Category Question Answer

1. From the Home screen, touch and
hold

2. Tap System settings > Display tab.

3. Tap Screen timeout.

4. Tap the preferred screen backlight

When using data, your phone may
default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi
connectivity on your phone is set to
On). However, there is no notification
when your phone switches from one
to the other.
To know which data connection is
being used, view the mobile network or
Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen.

Yes. Just touch and hold the icon until
the trash can icon appears at the top
and center of the screen. Then, without
lifting your finger, drag the icon to the
trash can.

1. From the Home screen, touch and

2. Tap System settings > General tab

3. Tap the application, then tap

Yes, the phone is charged through the
USB cable regardless of whether the
necessary drivers are installed.

.

timeout time.

hold

.

> Apps > DOWNLOADED.

Uninstall.

Screen time

out

Wi-Fi &
mobile

network

Home

screen

Application

Charger

My screen turns off
after only 15 seconds.
How can I change the
amount of time for the
backlight to turn off?

When the Wi-Fi and
mobile networks are
both available, which
service does my
phone use?

Is it possible to remove
an application from the
Home screen?

I downloaded an
application and it
causes a lot of errors.
How do I remove it?

Is it possible to charge
my phone using a
USB cable without
installing the necessary
USB driver?

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FAQ

Category Question Answer

Yes. After saving a music file as a
ringtone, you can use it as an alarm.

1. Touch and hold a song in a library

list. In the menu that opens, tap Set

as ringtone > Phone ringtone or
Caller ringtones.

2. On the Alarm Clock Setting screen,
select the song as a ringtone.

No, this is not supported.

Your alarm is programmed to be
audible even in these scenarios.

If your phone does not restore to its
original condition, use a hard reset
(factory reset) to initialize it.

Alarm

Alarm

Alarm

Hard Reset

(Factory

Reset)

Can I use music files
for my alarm?

Will my alarm be
audible or will it go off
if the phone is turned
off?

If my ringer volume is
set to Off or Vibrate,
will I hear my alarm?

How can I perform a
factory reset if I cannot
access the phone’s
Settings menu?

FAQ

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For Your Safety

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your
phone and to prevent damage.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Caution: Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the

product

.

• 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 CTIA Certification Requirements for Battery System Compliance to
IEEE1725. 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. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Only authorized service
providers shall replace battery (If the battery is non-user replaceable).

• Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

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• 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.

Charger and Adapter Safety

• The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

• Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket.

• Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock

or fire.

• Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger

abroad.

Battery Information and Care

• Please read the manual of proper installation and removal of the battery.

• Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method.

• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, or heating. Do not use the

plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be

crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.

• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug

pin when it’s dirty. When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If
not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. If you put your phone in a pocket or bag
without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles
(such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Short-circuit of
the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion. Always cover the
receptacle when not in use.

• Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life. Battery

life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental conditions.

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• Never store your phone in temperature less than -4 °F or greater than 122 °F.

• Charging temperature range is between 32 °F and 113 °F. Do not charge the

battery out of recommended temperature range. Charging out of recommended
range might cause the generating heat or serious damage of battery. And also, it
might cause the deterioration of battery’s characteristics and cycle life.

• Do not use or leave the battery under the blazing sun or in heated car by sunshine.

The battery may generate heat, smoke or flame. And also, it might cause the
deterioration of battery’s characteristics or cycle life.

• The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger. Do not use near places

that can generate static electricity more than 100V which could damage the
protection circuit. Damaged protection circuits may generate smoke, rupture or
ignite.

• When using the battery for the first time, if it emits a bad smell, you see rust on it,

or anything else abnormal, do not use the equipment and bring the battery to the
shop which it was bought.

• Keep batteries away from babies and small children. If children use the battery,

their parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising and teaching them
about the safe handling of batteries and how to use batteries according to the
manual with care.

• If liquid from the battery rubs against skin or clothing, wash with fresh water. It

may cause the skin inflammation. Remove and do not use the battery. Be careful
that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone, connection parts of the
phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury
or death.

• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an

electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the

phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

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• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents

to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.

• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to

save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

• If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics

service point or dealer for assistance.

Care and Maintenance

Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be
treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations
and allow you to enjoy this product for many years:

Keep your Mobile Device away from:

Liquids of any kind

Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will
corrode electronic circuits. If the mobile device does get wet, do not accelerate drying
with the use of an oven, microwave, or dryer, because this may damage the mobile
device and could cause a fire or explosion.
Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device.

Extreme heat or cold

Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F.

Microwaves

Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or
explosion.

Dust and dirt

Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand.

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Sunscreen lotion

Do not expose or wear your device to any liquid like sunscreen lotion.
Doing so may cause your device to or damage to the mobile device.

Cleaning solutions

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile
device.
Wipe it with a soft cloths lightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.

Shock or vibration

Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device.
Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.

Paint

Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the device’smoving parts or ventilation
openings and prevent proper operation.

General Notice

• An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call,

make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.

• Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone

card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone
may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.

• Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat

generated during use.

• When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place with the

power cord unplugged.

• Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause

interference to the phone.

• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts

skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to
replace the damaged antenna.

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• The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the

phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers.
(Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be
deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.

• When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so you don’t

disturb others.

• Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear.

• Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation.

Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may
result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone

during or immediately after operation.
Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are
tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Part 15.19 statement

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

Part 15.21 statement

Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Part 15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

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communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RF Exposure Information

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 U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone
complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept

0.39 inches (1cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm)
must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone. Any belt-clips,
holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used.
Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1cm) separation distance
between the user’s body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for
typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should
be avoided.

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Caution

Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the
antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate
FCC regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a
minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Consumer Information About Radio Frequency
Emissions

Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio
frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly
asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones.

Are wireless phones safe?

Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy
has been conducted worldwide for many years, and continues. In the United States, the
Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission
(“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website
publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific
community at large … believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show
an association between exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse
health outcomes. Still the scientific community does recommend conducting additional
research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being conducted around the
world and FDA continues to monitor developments in this field. You can access the
joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under “C” in the subject index, select Cell
Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free at [phone] or (888)
INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development
agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted. The FCC
issued its own website publication stating that “there is no scientific evidence that

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proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems,
including headaches, dizziness or memory loss.”
This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety or through the FCC at
[phone] or (888) CALL-FCC.

What does “SAR” mean?

In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and
other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless phones in the
United States. Before a wireless phone model is available for sale to the public, it must
be tested by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits
established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate,
or “SAR.” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for
SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested
frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless
phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue. Although
the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR value of a wireless
phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value. This is because the
SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell
site, the proximity of the phone to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free
devices.
For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit the
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association website at
http://www.ctia.org/consumer_info/index.cfm/AID/10371. You may also wish to contact
the manufacturer of your phone.

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Can I minimize my RF exposure?

If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize
your RF exposure. You can, of course, reduce your talk time. You can place more
distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that “hands-free kits can be
used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the
absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the
RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is
mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the
body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required
to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head
or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety
limit.” Also, if you use your wireless phone while in a car, you can use a phone with an
antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and follow your wireless
phone manufacturer’s instructions for the safe operation of your phone.

Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?

The FDA/FCC website states that “the scientific evidence does not show a danger to
users of wireless communication devices, including children.” The FDA/FCC website
further states that “some groups sponsored by other national governments have
advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all”. For example,
the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom [“UK”] made such a recommendation in
December 2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence
exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK’s]
recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was
not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet
is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB,
Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK’s annual reports on
mobile phones and RF are available online at www.iegmp.org.uk and

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http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/ (search “mobile”). Parents who wish to reduce their
children’s RF exposure may choose to restrict their children’s wireless phone use.

Where can I get further information about RF emissions?

For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of
April 2005):

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Consumer magazine
November-December 2000
Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA
http://www.fda.gov (Under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.)

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones

http://www.iegmp.org.uk

Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio
Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices

283 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9
Canada
Telephone: [phone]

World Health Organization

Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland

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Telephone: [phone]
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz
Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1
85764 Oberschleissheim
Germany
Telephone: [phone] 2156
http://www.icnirp.de

American National Standards Institute

1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.ansi.org

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814-3095
Telephone: [phone]
http://www.ncrponline.org

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation
(COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/

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TIA Safety Information

The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones.

Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate)

This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part
of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is

1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified
by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the
actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the
power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base
station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified
to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the governmentadopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g.,
at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.

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The highest SAR values are:
* Head: 0.68 W/kg
* Body/Hotspot: 0.81 W/kg
(body measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available
accessories and FCC requirements).
While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all
reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines.
SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under
the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID
ZNFH634. Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on
the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at
http://www.ctia.org/.
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public

is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a
substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account
for any variations in measurements.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
When ON, it receives and 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)

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