LG L39C User Manual
User Guide
LG L39C
MFL67940201 (1.0)
ENGLISH
www.lg.com
User Guide
ENGLISH
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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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YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Play Store™ are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
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Important notice .......................................5
Getting to know your phone ...................11
Phone overview .....................................11
Installing the battery ..............................13
Charging the phone ...............................15
Using the memory card..........................16
Locking and unlocking the screen ..........16
Your Home screen ...................................17
Touch screen tips ..................................17
Home screen .........................................18
Customizing the Home screen ..............18
Returning to recently-used applications .19
Accessing notifications .........................20
Quick Settings .....................................
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Notification icons on the Status Bar .......21
On-screen keyboard ..............................23
Entering special characters ..................23
Google account setup .............................24
Connecting to Networks and Devices ....25
Wi-Fi .....................................................25
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ...............25
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi
network ...............................................25
Bluetooth ...............................................26
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ..27
PC connections with a USB cable ...........28
Calls ........................................................29
Making a call .........................................29
Calling your contacts .............................29
Answering and rejecting a call ...............29
When the screen is locked ...................29
When the screen is unlocked ................
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Adjusting the in-call volume ...................30
Making a second call .............................
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Viewing your call logs ............................30
Call settings ...........................................31
Contacts ..................................................32
Searching for a contact ..........................32
Adding a new contact ............................32
Favorite contacts ...................................32
Creating a group ....................................33
Messaging ...............................................34
Sending a message ...............................34
View mode ...........................................35
Changing your message settings ...........35
E-mail ......................................................36
Managing an email account ...................36
Working with account folders .................36
Composing and sending email ...............37
Camera ....................................................38
Getting to know the viewfinder ..............38
Using the advanced settings ..................39
Taking a quick photo .............................40
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Once you've taken a photo.....................40
Viewing your saved photos ....................41
Video camera ..........................................42
Getting to know the viewfinder ..............42
Using the advanced settings ..................43
Recording a quick video .........................43
After recording a video...........................44
Watching your saved videos ..................44
Adjusting the volume when viewing a
video .....................................................44
LG Unique Function.................................45
QuickMemo function ..............................45
Using the QuickMemo options ..............46
Viewing the saved QuickMemo ............
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Multimedia ..............................................47
Gallery ................................................... 47
Viewing pictures ..................................47
Playing videos .....................................47
Editing photos/videos ...........................48
Deleting images ...................................48
Setting a photo as the wallpaper ...........48
Videos ...................................................48
Playing a video ....................................48
Music ....................................................49
Playing a song .....................................49
Utilities ....................................................51
Setting your alarm .................................51
Using your calculator .............................51
Adding an event to your calendar ...........51
Voice Recorder ......................................52
Recording a sound or voice ..................52
Polaris Viewer ........................................52
Google+ ................................................53
V
oice Search..........................................53
Downloads ............................................53
The Web ..................................................54
Browser ................................................. 54
Using the Browser toolbar ....................54
Viewing webpages ...............................
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Opening a page ...................................55
Searching the web by voice ..................55
Bookmarks ..........................................55
History ................................................55
Chrome .................................................56
Viewing webpages ...............................56
Opening a page ...................................56
Searching the web by voice ..................56
Syncing with other devices ...................56
Access bookmarks ...............................56
Settings ...................................................57
Access the Settings menu .....................57
WIRELESS & NETWORKS .......................57
DEVICE ..................................................58
PERSONAL .............................................62
SYSTEM .................................................65
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Phone software update ..........................69
DivX Mobile ..........................................70
Accessories .............................................71
FAQ ..........................................................72
Table of contents
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Please read this before you start using your phone!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are
described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service
representative.
1. Phone memory
When there is less than 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone
cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some
data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
1 From the Home screen, tap
> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Apps.
2 Once 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.
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.
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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.
Important notice
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Important notice
To check the battery power level:
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From 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 at the top of the screen.
To monitor and control how battery power is being used:
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From 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.
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.
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4. Using a screen lock
Set an unlock pattern to secure your and prevent unauthorized use. From the Home
screen, tap
> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Lock screen > Select
screen lock > Pattern. This opens a screen that will guide you through how to draw a
screen lock pattern. You will be prompted 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 pattern lock.
It is very important to remember the pattern lock you set. You will not be able
to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5
opportunities to enter your pattern lock, PIN or password. If you have used all
5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
When you can't recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password:
< If you have forgotten your pattern >
If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct
pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You are
then required to log in with your Google Account or enter the Backup PIN you created.
If you have not logged into a Google account on the phone or you forgot your Backup
PIN, you have to perform a hard reset.
< If you have forgotten your PIN or Password >
If you forget your PIN or Password, you will need to perform a hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be
deleted.
NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten
your Unlock Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN.
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Important notice
5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory reset)
If your phone does not restore to its original condition after an error or you forgot your
screen lock, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it.
1 Turn the power off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
+ Volume Down Key .
3 When the Factory Hard Reset welcome screen appears, release all of the keys.
4 Press the Power/Lock Key
to continue or any other key to cancel.
5 Press the Power/Lock Key
once more to confirm or any other key to cancel.
6 Your phone will perform a factory reset.
WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM
licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data
before performing a Hard Reset.
6. Opening and switching applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android 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
> Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Apps
> RUNNING.
2 Tap the desired application and tap Stop to stop it.
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NOTE: To multi-task, tap the Recent Apps Key and select the desired
app from the list. This does not stop the previous app running in the
background on the device. Make sure to tap the Back Key to exit an
app after using it.
7. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media
sync (MTP)
1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable provided with your phone.
2 A USB connection type list will appear on your phone screen. Tap the Media sync
(MTP) option.
3 Select the Open device to view files option on your PC. You can then view media
contents on your PC and transfer the files.
4 Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder or vice versa.
5 Drag the Status Bar down and tap USB connected > Charge only.
6 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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Important notice
9. When the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it:
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
for 10 seconds to turn your phone off.
If it still does not work, please contact the service center.
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Phone overview
Proximity Sensor
Earpiece
Recent app key
View a list of recently-used
applications.
Home Key
Return to the Home screen
from any screen.
Volume Keys
Allow you to adjust the ringer,
media volume, or the volume
during a call.
Back Key
Return to the previous screen.
Menu Key
Display the available options.
Power/Lock Key
Turn your phone on/off, restart,
lock/unlock the screen, turn
airplane mode on or off, and
change the ringer type.
NOTE: Proximity sensor
When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns
the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is
near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally
activating the touch screen during calls.
WARNING
Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD
and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with
protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.
Getting to know your phone
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Charger/USB Port
Microphone
3.5mm Headset Jack
Power/Lock Key
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:
Control volume continuously.
Back cover
Battery
microSD Card slot
Camera Lens
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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,
lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure below.
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Getting to know your phone
2 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the
battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
3 Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it
clicks into place (2).
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Charging the phone
The Charger/USB Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the charging
cable into the phone and plug the other end 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.
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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
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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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.
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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 touch screen dialpad to make a call.
Tap the Contacts icon to open your contacts.
Tap the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu. This is where you can
create a new message.
Tap the Apps icon at the bottom of the screen. This displays 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.
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, Downloads, or Widgets.
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 and release it.
Your Home screen
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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.
Returning to recently-used applications
1 Tap the Recent Apps Key . A list containing the icons of applications you used
recently will be displayed.
2 Tap an icon to open the application. Or tap the Back Key
to return to your
previous 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 bat tery strength, on
the right.
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Your Home screen
Pending
notifications
System notifications
Accessing notifications
Swipe the Status Bar downwards to open the Notifications Panel. To close the
Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards.
Quick Settings
Use 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.
To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel
Swipe the Quick Settings bar to the right and tap
. Touch and hold next to the
items you want to move and drag it to the desired location. Tap
to add more items
to 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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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
Call in progress GPS is acquiring
Speakerphone Receiving location data from GPS
Missed call Data is syncing
Bluetooth is on New Gmail message
System warning New Hangouts message
Alarm is set New text or multimedia message
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Your Home screen
Icon Description Icon Description
New voicemail Song is playing
Ringer is silenced
Phone is connected to PC via
USB cable
Vibrate mode Location service is on
Location service is off Calendar event notification
Power saver is on
NOTE: The icon locations in the Status Bar may differ depending on the
functions, features, and apps being used.
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