LG L16C Users manual

User Guide

LGL16C

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MFL68842501 (1.0)

www.lg.com

User Guide

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

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Some 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.

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

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Copyright ©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.

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Table of contents

Important notice ................................... 5

Getting to know your phone ............... 10

Phone overview ................................. 10

Installing the battery .......................... 13

Charging the phone ........................... 15

Using the memory card...................... 16

Locking and unlocking the screen ...... 17

Your Home screen ............................... 18

Touch screen tips .............................. 18

Home screen ..................................... 19

Customizing the Home screen .......... 20

Notiﬁcations ...................................... 21

Accessing notiﬁcations ..................... 21

Quick Settings ................................. 21

Notiﬁcation icons on the Status Bar ... 23

On-screen keyboard ..........................25

Entering special characters .............. 25

Google account setup ......................... 26

Connecting to Networks and Devices 28

Wi-Fi ................................................. 28

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ........... 28

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a

Wi-Fi network .................................. 28

Bluetooth ........................................... 29

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks 31

PC connections with a USB cable ....... 31

Calls .................................................... 33

Making a call ..................................... 33

Calling your contacts ......................... 33

Answering and rejecting a call ........... 33

Adjusting the in-call volume ............... 34

Making a second call ......................... 34

Viewing your call logs ........................ 34

Call settings ....................................... 35

Contacts .............................................. 36

Searching for a contact ...................... 36

Adding a new contact ........................ 36

Favorite contacts ............................... 37

Creating a group ................................ 37

Messaging ........................................... 38

Sending a message ...........................38

View mode for the Messaging app ..... 39

Changing your message settings ....... 39

E-mail .................................................. 40

Managing an email account ............... 40

Working with account folders ............. 41

Composing and sending email ........... 41

Camera and Video ............................... 42

Getting to know the viewﬁnder .......... 42

Using the advanced settings .............. 43

Taking a quick photo ......................... 44

Once you've taken a photo................. 44

Viewing your saved photos and videos 46

Recording a video .............................. 46

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

Watching your saved videos .............. 47

Adjusting the volume when viewing a

video ................................................. 47

Unique LG Features ............................. 48

Guest Mode ....................................... 48

Knock Code ....................................... 48

KnockON ........................................... 49

QuickMemo+ ..................................... 49

Using QuickMemo+ toolbar options .. 51

QuickMemo+ Menu Options ............. 52

To exit the QuickMemo+ feature ....... 52

Viewing saved memos ..................... 52

Multimedia .......................................... 53

Gallery ............................................... 53

Viewing pictures ..............................53

Playing videos ................................. 54

Editing photos.................................. 54

Deleting images ............................... 54

Setting a photo as the wallpaper ....... 54

Videos ............................................... 55

Playing a video ................................ 55

Music ................................................ 56

Playing a song ................................. 56

Tools .................................................... 58

Setting your alarm ............................. 58

Using your calculator ......................... 58

Adding an event to your calendar ....... 59

Voice Recorder .................................. 59

Recording a sound or voice .............. 59

Polaris Ofﬁce ..................................... 60

Google+ ............................................ 60

Voice Search...................................... 61

Downloads ........................................ 61

Browsing the Web............................... 62

Browser ............................................. 62

Using the Browser toolbar ................ 62

Table of contents

Viewing webpages ........................... 62

Opening a page ............................... 63

Searching the web by voice .............. 63

Bookmarks ...................................... 63

History ............................................ 63

Chrome ............................................. 63

Viewing webpages ........................... 64

Opening a page ............................... 64

Searching the web by voice .............. 64

Syncing with other devices ............... 64

Access bookmarks ........................... 64

Settings ............................................... 65

Access the Settings menu ................. 65

Wireless Networks settings ................ 65

Device settings .................................. 67

Personal settings ............................... 72

System settings ................................. 76

Phone software update ...................... 81

Accessories ......................................... 83

FAQ ...................................................... 84

For your safety .................................... 90

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:

1 From the Home screen, tap 2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to

uninstall.

3 Ta p 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.

Extending your phone's battery life:

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

> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Apps.

Important notice

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Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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

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Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.

To check the battery power level:

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From the Home screen, tap

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:

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From the Home screen, tap

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

3. Before installing an open source application and

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.

> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > About

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 > 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.

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.

> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Lock screen

Important notice

5. 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:

1 From the Home screen, tap

> RUNNING tab.

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

6. 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. 4 Select the Open device to view files option on your PC.

contents on your PC and transfer the files.

5 Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder or vice versa. 6 Drag the Status Bar down and tap Media device (MTP) > Charge phone 7 Disconnect the USB cable from your phone.

> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Apps

You can then view media

7. 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.

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

Recent Apps Key

Return to the previous screen.

Home Key

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

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.

Do not cover the proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the

sensor to malfunction.

WARNING

Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD

and touch screen functions.

Volume Keys

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On the Home screen: Control ringer volume.

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During a call: Control your earpiece volume.

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When playing audio/video:

Power/Lock Key

3.5mm Headset Jack

Control volume continuously.

Charger/ USB Port

Microphone

Getting to know your phone

Back cover

Camera Lens Speaker

microSD Card slot

Battery

Installing the battery

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

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

hand, 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.

Getting to know your phone

2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment by aligning the gold contacts on

the phone and the battery

and pressing it down until it clicks into place 2.

3 Align the back cover over the battery compartment

outer edges of the back cover

and press down along the

Charging the phone

Your phone comes with a USB cable and a charging adapter. The Charger/USB Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the USB cable into the phone and plug the charging adapter into an electrical outlet.

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

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

Getting to know your phone

Using the memory card

Make sure to unmount the SD card in the Storage menu before removing it.

1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing

downwards.

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 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 appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock the screen. The last screen you viewed will open.

. The Lock screen will

to lock your

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

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

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Use 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.

Your Home screen

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

To remove an item from the Home screen:

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Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag it to

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.

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.

and release it.

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 bat tery strength, on the right.

Pending notifications

System 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 Set tings, open the Notifications Panel. The Quick Settings bar is located at the top of the Notifications Panel.

Your Home screen

To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel

Swipe the Quick Settings bar to the left and tap Edit 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.

. Touch and hold next to

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 Icon Description

No signal Battery fully charged

Airplane mode Battery is charging

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Downloading data

Wired headset Uploading data

Wired headset (with no mic) connected

Acquiring GPS Data is syncing

Missed call New Gmail message

Bluetooth is on System warning

Call in progress

Your Home screen

Icon Description Icon Description

Alarm is set New Hangouts message

New voicemail New text or multimedia message

Ringer is silenced Song is playing

Battery saver is on

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

Phone is connected to PC via USB cable

On-screen keyboard

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

Using the keypad & entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps (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 message 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 until the additional characters are displayed. Then select the special character you want to enter.

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 From the Home screen, tap to open the applications screen. 2 Ta p Settings

the Google Account set up wizard.

3 Tap 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.

4 When you have finished entering your name and username, tap

then communicates with Google servers and checks for username availability.

5 Enter 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.

> Accounts & sync > Add account > Google > New to start

. Your phone

Signing in to your Google account

1 On the Google Account setup screen, tap Existing, enter your e-mail address and

password, then tap

2 Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, it will be automatically

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.

Connecting to Networks and DevicesConnecting 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

1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2 Tap the switch

networks.

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Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.

3 Tap a network to connect to it.

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

4 The Status Bar displays icons that indicate your Wi-Fi status.

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

Bluetooth

Bluetooth allows you to share data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices and connect to Bluetooth headsets.

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LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

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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.

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Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

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

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

1 From the Home screen, tap

Bluetooth.

2 Tap the switch

to turn Bluetooth on.

3 Tap the check box next to your phone's name to make your phone visible to other

Bluetooth devices.

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

> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >

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