LG L45C User Manual

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LG L45C

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USER GUIDE

LG L45C

USER GUIDE

LG L45C

P/NO : MFL67310101 (1.1)

Copyright ©2011 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.

L45C User Guide

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

- English

Table of Contents

Device Basics 5

Your Device Overview 5 Viewing the Display

Screen 10 Turning Your Device On

and Off 14 Battery and Charger 15 Device Function Keys 21 Touchscreen Navigation 29 Displaying Your Phone

Number 46 Creating a Google

Account 55

Phone 57

Making Calls 57 Call Log 67 Prepending a Number

From the Call Log 70 Saving a Phone Number 71 Finding a Phone Number 72

Device Settings 73

Wireless & networks settings 73

Roaming settings 77

Location & security settings 88

Accounts Settings 98 Removing an Account 100 Configuring Account Sync

and Display Options 100

Contacts 104

Creating a New Contacts Entry 104

Adding a Contact to Your Favorites 105

Editing a Contacts Entry 106 Adding a Number to a

Contacts Entry 110 Editing a Contacts Entry’s

Numbers 110 Assigning Direct Dialing

Numbers 111 Assigning a Picture to an

Entry 112 Selecting which Contacts

are Displayed 113 Communicating with Your

Contacts 114 Importing, Exporting, and

Sharing Contacts 116

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Accounts and Messaging 119

Text Messaging and MMS 130

Text Messaging and MMS 14 0

Synchronizing Accounts 161 Synchronizing Your

Google Account 162

Applications and Entertainment 168

Android Market Music 170 YouTube GPS Navigation 174 Google Maps Navigation 179

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168

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173

175

Web and Data 180

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks 180

Data Services 184 Virtual Private

Networks (VPN) 185

Voice Dialer 201 Opening Menus With

Voice Dialer 203 Text-to-Speech 203 Taking Pictures 206 Recording Videos 212

Tools and Calendar 215

Calendar 215 Folders 225 Clock 226 Alarms 228 Calculator 230 Updating Your PRL 231 Updating Your Profile 232 Updating the Firmware 232 Bluetooth 232 Turning Bluetooth

On and Off 233 The Bluetooth Settings

Menu 234 Pairing Bluetooth

Devices 235 Sending Items via

Bluetooth 238

Table of Contents

Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call 240

Your Device's microSD Card and Adapter 241

microSD Card Settings 245 Connecting Your Device

to Your Computer 246

Index 249

Device Basics

Tip

Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become available from time to time. Press

phone > Settings update.

Your Device Overview

Front View

and tap >

Settings > About

Proximity Sensors

Status Bar

Phone Key

Menu Key

Home Key

Microphone

Earpiece

Touchscreen

Appplications Tab

Browser Key

Search Key

Back K

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1. Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.

Note

Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG.

2. Status Bar provides information about your device’s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device's status (on the right), along with the current time.

Notification icons

Status icons

3. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. Also provides additional tabs to access

Favorites

Call log,Contacts

, and your

4. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension panes, it opens the central Home screen. Press and hold to display recently used applications.

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5. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions menu from the Home screen:

Manage apps

and

Notifications

to open a list of options available.

6. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes.

8. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key term both on the device and online. See Search Key on page 27.

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For example, entering the word “Pa” will display any matching entries from your device’s Contacts list, installed applications, or will suggest search terms.

●

Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a

Google

search by verbally entering search terms. The device

recognizes your spoken words and initiates a Web search.

9. Browser Key launches the Web Browser.

10. Applications Tab opens the Applications screen to view

installed applications.

Add,Wallpaper,Settings,Search

. While in an application, press

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11. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

12. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

Rear View

Power/Lock Key

Charger/ Accessory Port

Camera Lens

Camera Key

Fingertip Cutout

1. Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the

Phone options menu (for the following options):

Airplane mode

, and

Power off.

3.5 mm Headset Jack

Volume Keys

Silent mode

MicroSD Slot

™

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2. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect port may damage the device.

3. Camera Lens as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.

4. Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder function as well.

5. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the device's back cover.

6. Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. When you press and hold the Volume Key, the phone switches to the Sound-off mode.

7. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

8. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card (expandable up to 32GB).

Note

Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card. LG L45C has a

™

card pre-installed.

microSD

Device Basics

Viewing the Display Screen

The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device’s status (on the right), along with the current time.

Notification icons

Status icons

If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to view them all. (See Using the Notifications Panel on page 24.) The following list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device's display screen:

Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)

No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.

3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available.

3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in use.

1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available.

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1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data service is in use.

Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.

Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth

device.

GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.

GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device is receiving location data from

GPS.

Roaming – Your phone is roaming.

Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode.

Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.

No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed.

Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds

are silenced.

Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.

Muted– Indicates that phone microphone is muted.

w Battery

Very

Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.

– Indicates that battery is very low.

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Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.

Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully

charged.)

Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.

Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.

Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set up.

New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.

New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or

multimedia message.

New Email – Indicates a new Email message.

Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates a text or

multimedia message is undeliverable. New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new Google Talk

message.

New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.

Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event.

Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for

Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection

to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an active Google account.

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Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card is full.

An Open Wi-Fi Network Available – Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is

available.

USB Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection.

USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection

and is in a USB Debugging mode. More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications

which are not displayed in the Status Bar.

Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.

Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress

using the Bluetooth headset.

Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.

Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.

Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.

Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data.

Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading data.

Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.

Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.

Device Basics

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Key.

Turning Your Device On

●

Press and hold .

Turning Your Device Off

1. Press and hold for two seconds until you see the Phone Options menu.

2. Press

Power off

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Wake Up the Screen

If you don’t use the device for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery power. To wake up the device's screen:

1. Press . Your lock screen will appear. See Your Device's Lock Feature on page 90.

and then tap OKto power off the device.

Device Basics

2. Touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right. The last screen you were working on opens. (This is the default lock screen.)

Battery and Charger

Warning! Use only LG-approved batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to use a LG-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property.

Battery Capacity

Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 5 hours of continuous digital talk time.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the device can sound an audible alert and then turn off.

Note

Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip

Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.

Device Basics

Installing the Battery

1. Install the battery.

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Remove the battery from its packaging.

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Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the back of the device, making sure the connectors align (see step in the following illustration). Gently press down to secure the battery (see step in the following illustration).

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Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click (see step in the following illustration).

2. Press and hold located on the top right of the phone to turn the device on.

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Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don’t lose any unsaved items.

2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on bottom of the cover and remove it.

3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the device.

Warning! Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.

Charging the Battery

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on.

Always use a LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

Device Basics

1. Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you.

2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's Charger/ Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

With the LG-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely discharged.

Battery Temperature Protection

Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.

Charging with USB

You can use your computer to charge your device. To be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to install the necessary USB drivers on your computer first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Charger/Accessory Port on your device and connect the other end to a USB port on your computer. It is best to use

Device Basics

the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop computer. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.

Note

Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.

LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/index.jsp > Click > Select the Carrier(TracFone) > Select the Model L45C > Click USB

Cable Driver

Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

to download.

Extending Your Battery Life

You can extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that run in the background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.

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Reduce your Backlight On time.

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Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.

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Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.

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Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery.

Mobile Support

Device Basics

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Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery.

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Turn off Automatic application sync.

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Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or the LCD brightness setting.

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Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.

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Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

To check the battery's charge level:

Press > > The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a

percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen.

To monitor and control what uses the battery:

The Battery use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. You can also use it to turn off applications that you’ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much power.

Settings>About phone>Status

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1. Press > >

Settings>About phone>Battery use

2. Tap any of the listed items for more options.

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Cell standby

●

Phone idle

●

Display

to view battery used by cell radio.

to view battery used when phone is idle.

to adjust the display settings.

Device Function Keys

The LG L45C comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions.

Menu Key

The

Menu Key

the current screen or application. When on the Home screen, the following menu options are available:

●

Add

screen: Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, and Wallpapers.

●

Manage apps

You can manage how applications use memory, stop a misbehaving application, or uninstall an application.

( ) activates an available menu function for

( ) adds one of the following functions to a selected

( ) displays the Manage applications screen.

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Wallpaper

screen’s wallpaper image. This image can be obtained from either your pre-installed Wallpapers or from any of the available images within the device’s Gallery.

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to search for a key term both on the device and on the Web.

●

Notifications

provide more detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons.

●

Settings

menu.

Working with Menus

There are two Android menu types: Options menus and Context menus.

Options menus

Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen. To open the available options menu, press .

●

Not all applications have Options menus; if you press on a screen that has no Options menu, nothing will happen.

( ) provides the ability to customize the current

( ) displays the Quick Search box that can be used

( ) allows you to expand the Status Bar to

( ) provides quick access to the device’s settings

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Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the options menu; tap

Using Context menus

Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen.

to open the additional items.

Tap to open more menu items.

When you touch and hold certain items on a screen, a Context menu opens.

Device Basics

Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

●

Press .

To return to the Home screen:

●

Press .

Using the Notifications Panel

Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.

When you receive a notification, text appears briefly and the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see Viewing the Display Screen on page 10.

You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your settings, you may hear a notification sound, and the device may vibrate.

Device Basics

Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as

™

Gmail

and Google Talk, have their own settings, which you can use to configure whether, and how, they send notifications. See the sections on those applications for details.

To open the Notifications Panel:

●

Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.

– or –

●

Press > >

The Notifications Panel displays a list of your current notifications, organized into ongoing and event-based notifications.

To respond to a notification:

1. Open the Notifications Panel. Your current notifications are

listed in the panel, each with a brief description.

2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications Panel will close

and the application that corresponds to your response will open.

For example, new voicemail notifications dial your voicemail box, and new email notifications open the Email application.

To clear all notifications:

1. Open the Notifications Panel.

2. Tap

Clear

at the top right corner of the panel.

Notifications

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All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in the list.

To close the Notifications Panel:

●

Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen.

- or -

●

Press .

- or -

●

Tap a notification and the Notifications Panel will close.

Home Key

The

Home Key

(of the 5 total available screens.)

Back Key

The Back Key returns you to the previously active screen. If the on-screen keyboard is currently open, this key closes the keyboard.

takes you back to your main Home screen

Device Basics

Search Key

The

Search Key

used to search for a key term both on the device and on the Web. Some applications, such as Contacts, Gmail

™

Maps

, have the ability to search contents within those specific applications. Along with being able to search by typing in search terms, you are also able to search by voice.

●

Press to launch the Quick Search Box.

●

Press and hold to launch the Voice Search function.

Device and Web Search Using Text Entry

1. Press > . When you press on the Home screen or

in the other applications that support this, the Quick Search Box will open automatically.

displays the Quick Search Box that can be

™

, and Google

Voice Search Touch to search by voice.

Recent search results Provides one touch shortcut to previously searched terms.

Device Basics

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In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, Browser, and Android Market when you press . This is indicated by the application's icon on the left side of the search box.

2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box.

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You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type), and what device features you want to include in searches.

3. Tap to search for the entered text. – or – If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list,

tap that item to conduct the search.

To search different by type:

●

Tap >

, the application’s own search box opens

Tap to conduct the search.

As you type, search results from your device, previous search terms, and Web search suggestions appear. Tap an item to search for that term.

All,Web,Apps

, or

Contacts

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