LG L15G Users manual

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User Guide

LGL15G

MFL68803801 (1.0)

www.lg.com

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User Guide

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

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

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

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

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

Table of contents

Important notice .................................	5
Getting to know your phone.............	11
Phone overview ...............................	11
Installing the battery........................	14
Charging the phone .........................	16
Using the memory card....................	17
Locking and unlocking the screen....	18
Your Home screen.............................	19
Touch screen tips ............................	19
Home screen ...................................	20
Customizing the Home screen ........	21
Notifications ....................................	22
Accessing notifications...................	22
Quick Settings ...............................	22
Notification icons on the
Status Bar .....................................	24
Entering text....................................	26
Entering special characters ............	26
Google account setup.......................	27
Connecting to Networks and
Devices..............................................	29
Wi-Fi ...............................................	29
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks .........	29

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting
to a Wi-Fi network..........................	29
Bluetooth.........................................	30
Connecting to Virtual Private
Networks.........................................	32
PC connections with a USB cable.....	33
Calls ..................................................	35
Making a call...................................	35
Calling your contacts .......................	35
Answering and rejecting a call.........	35
Adjusting the in-call volume.............	36
Making a second call.......................	36
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
View mode for the Messaging app...	41
Changing your message settings .....	41

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Email .................................................	42
Managing an email account.............	42
Working with account folders...........	43
Composing and sending email.........	43
Camera and Video.............................	44
Getting to know the viewfinder ........	44
Using the advanced settings ............	45
Taking a photo ................................	46
Once you've taken a photo...............	46
Viewing your saved photos and
videos..............................................	48
Recording a video............................	48
After recording a video.....................	49
Watching your saved videos ............	49
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video................................	49
Unique LG Features...........................	50
Guest Mode .....................................	50
Knock Code .....................................	50
KnockON .........................................	51
QuickMemo+...................................	51
Using the QuickMemo+ options......	53
QuickMemo+ Menu Options...........	53
To exit the QuickMemo+ feature.....	54

Viewing saved memos ...................	54
Multimedia........................................	55
Gallery.............................................	55
Viewing pictures ............................	55
Playing videos ...............................	56
Editing photos................................	56
Deleting images.............................	56
Setting a photo as the wallpaper.....	56
Videos .............................................	57
Playing a video ..............................	57
Music ..............................................	58
Playing a song...............................	58
Tools..................................................	60
Setting your alarm ...........................	60
Using your calculator .......................	60
Adding an event to your calendar.....	61
Tasks...............................................	61
Voice Recorder ................................	62
Recording a sound or voice ............	62
Polaris Office ...................................	62
Google+ ..........................................	63
Voice Search....................................	63
Downloads ......................................	63

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Table of contents

Browsing the Web.............................	64
Browser...........................................	64
Using the Browser toolbar ..............	64
Viewing webpages.........................	65
Opening a page .............................	65
Searching the web by voice............	65
Bookmarks....................................	65
History ..........................................	65
Chrome ...........................................	66
Viewing webpages.........................	66
Opening a page .............................	66
Searching the web by voice............	66
Syncing with other devices .............	66
Access bookmarks.........................	67
Settings.............................................	68
Access the Settings menu ...............	68
Wireless Networks settings..............	68
Device settings................................	70
Personal settings .............................	75
System settings...............................	79

Phone software update ....................	84
Accessories.......................................	86
FAQ ....................................................	87
For your safety..................................	93

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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 need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.

To uninstall applications:

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

Apps.

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

3 Tap Uninstall, then tap OK to confirm.

2. Optimizing battery life

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

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Important notice

Extending your phone's battery life:

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

t Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

t Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. t Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.

To check the battery power level:

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

About phone > Battery.

The battery status (charging or discharging) and battery level (percentage charged) is displayed.

To monitor and control how battery power is being used:

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

About phone > Battery > Battery use.

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

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

4. Using a screen lock

Set a screen lock to secure your phone and prevent unauthorized use. From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Lock screen

> Select screen lock > Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, or Password. Some options will prompt you to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your screen lock.

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

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Important notice

WARNING

Precautions to take when using a screen lock.

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

5. Using Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

If your phone needs to be restored to its original condition, use a Hard Reset to initialize your phone.

WARNING

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

1 Turn the phone off.

2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key at the same time.

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

4 Release all of the keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed.

5Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key to confirm.

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6Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes once again, then press the

Power/Lock Key to confirm.

7 Your phone performs a factory reset.

6. Opening and switching applications

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

To stop applications:

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

Apps > RUNNING tab.

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

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

1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable provided with your phone. 2 Drag the Status Bar down and tap the current USB connection.

3 Tap the Media device (MTP) option.

4Select the Open device to view files option on your PC. You can then view media contents on your PC and transfer the files.

5 Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder or vice versa.

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Important notice

6 Drag the Status Bar down and tap Media device (MTP) > Charge phone.

7 Disconnect the USB cable from your phone.

8. Hold your phone upright

Hold your cell phone vertically, as you would a regular phone. Your phone has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this may affect performance.

When making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. Doing so may affect call quality.

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Getting to know your phone

Phone overview

Earpiece

Volume Keys

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

Proximity Sensor

Power/Lock Key

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

Back Key

Return to the previous screen.

WARNING

Recent Apps Key

Home Key

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

Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touchscreen functions. Covering the proximity sensor with a protective film could cause the sensor to malfunction.

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Getting to know your phone

Volume Keys

tOn the Home screen: Control ringer volume.

t	During a call: Control your				Power/Lock Key
	earpiece volume.
t	When playing audio/video:							3.5mm Headset Jack
	Control volume continuously.
											Charger/
											USB Port
										Microphone

NOTE: You may purchase a separate fast data cable from LG for higher data transfer speed with compatible devices (e.g. laptop).

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Back cover

Camera Lens							microSD Card slot
Speaker
							Battery

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Getting to know your phone

Installing the battery

Before you can start using your new phone, you'll need to do a little setup, such as installing and charging the battery.

1To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, place your thumbnail in the Charger/USB Port at the bottom of the phone as shown in the illustration below.

NOTE: Make sure to turn the phone off before removing the battery.

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2Insert the battery into the battery compartment on the back on the phone. Make sure the connectors align 1 and press down until it clicks into place 2 .

3Align the back cover over the battery compartment 1 and press down along the outer edges of back cover 2 .

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Getting to know your phone

Charging the phone

Your phone comes with a USB cable and a charging adapter. Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time to improve your battery lifetime. The USB/Charging Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the USB cable into the port and plug the charging adapter into an electrical outlet.

WARNING

To avoid damage to your phone's USB/Charging Port and USB cable plug, orient the plug with the port before inserting it.

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NOTE:

t Do not remove the back cover while your phone is charging.

tOnly use an approved USB cable and charging adapter to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the USB/Charging Port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

Using the memory card

Make sure to unmount the SD card in the Storage menu before removing it. 1 Remove the back cover.

2Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.

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Getting to know your phone

Locking and unlocking the screen

If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power.

When you are not using your phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone.

If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications).

To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen will appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock the screen. The last screen you viewed will open.

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Your Home screen

Touch screen tips

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

Touch or tap – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard.

Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.

Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.

Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don't drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).

Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when viewing a picture and when using maps.

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

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Your Home screen

NOTE:

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

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

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

Home screen

Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the Home screen panels. You can customize each panel with pre-loaded and downloaded apps, widgets, and wallpapers.

The Quick Keys are available at the bottom of the Home screen. Quick Keys provide easy and one-tap access to the functions you use the most.

Tap the Phone icon to bring up the dialpad to make a call.

Tap the Contacts icon to open your contacts.

Tap the Messaging icon to access the Messaging application, where you can view and create text and multimedia messages.

Tap the Apps icon to view all of your installed applications. To open any application, simply tap the icon in the applications list.

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

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Customizing the Home screen

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

To add items on your Home screen:

1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 Tap the desired tab. Choose from Apps or Widgets.

3 Drag the desired app icon to the preferred location and lift your finger.

To remove an item from the Home screen:

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

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

TIP! Using folders

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

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Your Home screen

Notifications

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads.

From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone's current status and pending notifications.

When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left and system icons, such as Wi-Fi or battery strength, on the right.

Pending

System notifications

notifications

Accessing notifications

Swipe the Status Bar downwards to open the Notifications Panel. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the panel upwards or tap the Back Key .

Quick Settings

Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness and more. To access the Quick Settings, open the Notifications Panel. The Quick Settings bar is located at the top of the Notifications Panel.

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To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel

Swipe the Quick Settings bar to the left and tap Edit . Touch and hold next to the items you want to move and drag it to the desired location. Tap the

checkbox next to each item to add and remove them from the Quick Settings bar.

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

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Your Home screen

Notification icons on the Status Bar

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

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

Icon Description

No signal

Airplane mode

Connected to a Wi-Fi network

Wired headset (with mic) connected

Wired headset (with no mic) connected

Acquiring GPS

Missed call

Icon Description

Battery fully charged

Battery is charging

Downloading data

Uploading data

Call in progress

Data is syncing

New Gmail message

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Icon Description

Bluetooth is on

New Hangouts message

New voicemail

Ringer is silenced

Battery saver is on

Icon Description

System warning

Alarm is set

New text or multimedia message

Song is playing

Phone is connected to PC via USB cable

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

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Your Home screen

Entering text

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

Using the keyboard and entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps (the arrow turns blue).

Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

Tap to access the LG Keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access voice input mode.

Tap to enter a space.

Tap to create a new line in the text field. Tap to delete the previous character.

Entering special characters

The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. “á”) when entering text.

For example, to enter “á”, touch and hold the “a” key. When the pop-up with its additional characters is displayed, slide your finger over the "á", then lift your finger to enter it.

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Google account setup

The first time you open a Google app on your phone, you'll be required to sign in with your existing Google Account. If you don't have a Google Account, you'll be prompted to create one.

Creating your Google Account

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

2Tap Accounts & sync > Add account > Google > New to start the Google Account set up wizard.

3Tap a text field to open the keyboard and enter your name and username for your Google Account. When entering text, you can move to the next text field by tapping Next on the keyboard.

4When you have finished entering your name and username, tap the Next icon . Your phone then communicates with Google servers and checks for username availability.

5Enter and re-enter your password. Then follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account. Wait while the server creates your account.

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Google account setup

Signing in to your Google Account

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

Accounts & sync > Add account > Google > Existing.

2 Enter your email address and password, then tap the Next icon .

3Once you've set up your Google Account on your phone, it'll automatically be synchronized with your Google Account on the web (depending on your synchronization settings).

After signing in, you can use Gmail and Play Store; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on your phone.

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Connecting to Networks and Devices

Wi-Fi

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

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or 'hotspot'. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features and you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them.

Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.

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

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

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

Wi-Fi.

2Tap the switch to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.

t Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.

3Tap a network to connect to it.

t If the network is secured, you are prompted to enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details)

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