LG LG-L18VC User Manual

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MFL69595701 (1.0)

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LG-L18VC

About this user guide

Thank you for choosing LG. Please carefully read this user guide before
using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper use.

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Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for
this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the
touchscreen keyboard.

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Descriptions are based on the device default settings.

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Default apps on the device are subject to updates and support for these apps
may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any questions about an app
provided with the device, please contact a LG Service Center. For user-installed
apps, please contact the relevant service provider.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from unofficial
sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss. Such
actions will violate your LG licence agreement and void your warranty.

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Some contents and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the
region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to
change without prior notice.

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

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Additional charges may apply for data services, such as messaging, uploading,
downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid additional charges,
select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact your service provider to
obtain additional details.

Instructional notices

WARNING Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others.

CAUTION

Situations that could cause damage to the device or other
equipment.

NOTE

Notices or additional information.

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN
ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE
DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS
YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND
JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED
“PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.

Warranty Laws

The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer
goods:

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The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et
seq],

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The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C

§§2101 et seq], and

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The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission
Improvement Act [15 USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703].
A typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the
product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair, or
replace defective goods. [See 15 USC §2301(6).] Remedies include
damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or
for violating disclosure provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).] Except for
some labeling and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not
preempt state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit
and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and
workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12)

MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the product with
valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN
(15) MONTHS from date of manufacture as determined by the unit's
manufacture date code.

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(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the

product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser/end user.

(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product

during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska,
Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.

(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at

the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these
limited warranty terms.

(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to

reasonably prove the date of purchase.

(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the

Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of
shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of
service under this limited warranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than

its normal and customary manner.

(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions,

improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized
modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse,
neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts
which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping,
blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.

(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in

material or workmanship.

(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by

consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during

the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or

implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise,

including, but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or

fitness for a particular use.

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(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are

scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).

3. WHAT LG WILL DO:

LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase
price of any unit that is covered under this limited warranty. LG may
choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned,
refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not
re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have
added to your phone. It is therefore recommended that you back-up any
such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the
permanent loss of such information.

4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION
OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

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5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone
numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:

Tel. [phone] or Fax. [phone]

Or visit http://www.lg.com/us/support. Correspondence may also be
mailed to:

LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL
35824

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please
call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest
you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:

ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING
IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL
BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND
NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION
MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY
TRIAL AND TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG
Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates,
and each of their officers, directors, employees, agents, beneficiaries,
predecessors in interest, successors, assigns and suppliers; references to
“dispute” or “claim” shall include any dispute, claim or controversy of any
kind whatsoever (whether based in contract, tort, statute, regulation,
ordinance, fraud, misrepresentation or any other legal or equitable theory)
arising out of or relating in any way to the sale, condition or performance
of the product or this Limited Warranty.

Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver. You and LG
agree to resolve any claims between us only by binding arbitration on
an individual basis, unless you opt out as provided below. Any dispute
between you and LG shall not be combined or consolidated with a dispute
involving any other person’s or entity’s product or claim. More specifically,
without limitation of the foregoing, any dispute between you and LG shall
not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class or representative

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action. Instead of arbitration, either party may bring an individual action in
small claims court, but that small claims court action may not be brought
on a class or representative basis.

Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either
you or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration
will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and
will be conducted before a single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer
Arbitration Rules that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated
(referred to as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in
this section. The AAA Rules are available online at
www.adr.org/consumer. Send a copy of your written demand for
arbitration, as well as a copy of this provision, to the AAA in the manner
described in the AAA Rules. You must also send a copy of your written
demand to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc.Attn: Legal Department­Arbitration1000 Sylvan AvenueEnglewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. If there is a
conflict between the AAA Rules and the rules set forth in this section,
the rules set forth in this section will govern. This arbitration provision
is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Judgment may be entered on
the arbitrator’s award in any court of competent jurisdiction. All issues are
for the arbitrator to decide, except that issues relating to the scope and
enforceability of the arbitration provision and to the arbitrability of the
dispute are for the court to decide. The arbitrator is bound by the terms
of this provision.

Governing Law: The law of the state of your residence shall govern this
Limited Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that
such law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law.

Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon
receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all
arbitration filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $25,000 in
damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by
the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise provided for herein, LG will pay all
AAA filing, administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitration initiated
in accordance with the AAA Rules and this arbitration provision. If you
prevail in the arbitration, LG will pay your reasonable attorneys’ fees and

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expenses to the extent required by applicable law. If the arbitrator finds
either the substance of your claim or the relief sought in the demand
is frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the
standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the
payment of all arbitration fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. In such
a situation, you agree to reimburse LG for all monies previously disbursed
by it that are otherwise your obligation to pay under the AAA Rules.
Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek
attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.

Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may
choose to have the arbitration conducted solely on the basis of (1)
documents submitted to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing,
or (3) by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your
claim exceeds $25,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the
AAA Rules. Any in-person arbitration hearings will be held at a location
within the federal judicial district in which you reside unless we both agree
to another location or we agree to a telephonic arbitration.

Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you
opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an
arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later
than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s
purchase of the product by either: (i) sending an e-mail to optout@lge.
com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out” or (ii) calling 1-800-980-

2973.You must include in the opt out e-mail or provide by telephone: (a)
your name and address; (b) the date on which the product was purchased;
(c) the product model name or model number; and (d) the IMEI or MEID
or Serial Number, as applicable (the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can
be found (i) on the product box; (ii) on a label on the back of the product
beneath the battery, if the battery is removable; or (iii) from the settings
menu via the following path: Settings > General tab > About phone >
Status). You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in
the manner described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other
form of notice will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution
procedure. Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect

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the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to
enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty. If you keep this product
and do not opt out, then you accept all terms and conditions of the
arbitration provision described above.

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Basics .......................................... 11

Accessories ..............................................12

Phone layout ............................................13

Turning Your Phone On and Off ...............15

Installing the battery ...............................15

Charging the battery ...............................17

Optimizing battery life .............................................17

Inserting the memory card ......................18

Removing the memory card .....................19

Touch screen tips .....................................19

Tap or touch ...................................................................19

Touch and hold.............................................................. 20

Drag.....................................................................................20

Swipe or slide ................................................................ 20

Double-tap ...................................................................... 21

Pinch-to-Zoom .............................................................21

Google account setup ..............................22

Creating your Google account ............................22

Signing into your Google account.....................22

Locking and unlocking the device ............23

KnockON .......................................................................... 23

Knock Code ....................................................................23

Changing the screen lock method....................24

Smart Lock......................................................................24

Home screen ............................................25

Getting to Know the Home Screen .................25

Returning to recently-used applications ......26

Customizing the Home screen ...........................26

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Capturing a screenshot ............................30

On-screen keyboard .................................31

Transferring data between a PC and the

device .......................................................32

Apps ............................................ 33

Installing or uninstalling apps ..................34

Calls .......................................................... 35

Making a call .................................................................. 35

Calling your contacts ................................................35

Answering and rejecting a call ............................ 35

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

Viewing your call logs ...............................................36

Change your call settings ...................................... 36

Contacts ................................................... 37

Searching for a contact ...........................................37

Adding a new contact .............................................. 37

Favorites contacts ......................................................38

Creating a group ..........................................................38

Messaging ................................................39

Sending a message .................................................... 39

Conversation view ......................................................39

Changing your messaging settings..................39

Camera .....................................................40

Taking a photo .............................................................. 40

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Gesture shot ..................................................................42

Once you have taken a photo ..............................42

Recording a video........................................................ 43

After recording a video ............................................43

Gallery ......................................................44

Viewing pictures .......................................................... 44

Editing photos ..............................................................44

Setting wallpaper ........................................................44

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Zooming in and out ...................................................45

Playing a video .............................................................. 45

Deleting photos/videos ........................................... 46

Email ......................................................... 47

Adding an account .....................................................47

Working with account folders.............................47

Composing and sending email ............................ 47

Changing the Email app general settings .... 48

Deleting an email account ..................................... 48

Music ........................................................49

Playing a song ............................................................... 49

Music player options .................................................49

Clock ......................................................... 51

Alarms ............................................................................... 51

Timer...................................................................................51

World clock .....................................................................51

Stopwatch .......................................................................52

Calculator ................................................. 52

Calendar ...................................................52

Voice Recorder .........................................53

Recording a sound or voice ...................................53

Downloads ................................................ 53

Google apps..............................................54

Settings ....................................... 56

Access the Settings menu ......................57

Networks Settings ...................................58

Airplane mode ............................................................... 58

Wi-Fi ................................................................................... 58

Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................... 58

Bluetooth .........................................................................59

Mobile data ..................................................................... 60

Call ....................................................................................... 60

Printing ..............................................................................61

USB tethering ............................................................... 62

Help ..................................................................................... 62

Mobile networks .........................................................62

VPN ..................................................................................... 62

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Display settings .......................................64

Home screen .................................................................. 64

Lock screen ..................................................................... 64

General settings .......................................65

Language & keyboard ............................................... 65

Location ............................................................................ 66

Accounts & sync ..........................................................66

Accessibility .................................................................... 67

Shortcut key .................................................................. 68

Security ............................................................................. 68

Date & time .................................................................... 69

Storage..............................................................................69

Battery & power saving .......................................... 70

Apps ....................................................................................70

Default message app ................................................ 70

Backup & reset ............................................................. 70

About phone .................................................................. 71

Appendix ..................................... 72

Phone software update ...........................73

FAQ ...........................................................74

Anti-Theft Guide ......................................77

More information .....................................78

Open Source Software Notice Information 78

Trademarks ..................................................................... 78

For Your Safety ........................... 79

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Accessories

These accessories are available for use with the your phone.

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Travel Adaptor

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Quick Start Guide

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USB Cable

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Battery

NOTE

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Items described above may be optional.

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Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this
device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.

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Phone layout

Headset Jack Microphone

Earpiece

Front Camera
Lens

Flash

Speaker

Power/Lock Key

Charger/USB port Microphone

Volume Keys

Rear Camera Lens

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Back Key

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

Home Key

Return to the Home screen from any screen.

Overview

Key

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

Power/Lock Key

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Turn your device on/off by pressing and holding
this key.

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Press once to turn the screen on/off.

Volume Keys While the screen is off:

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Press the Volume Down or Up Key twice to
launch the Camera and take a picture.

On the Home screen:

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Control the ringer volume.

During a call:

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Control your earpiece volume.

When playing audio/video:

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Control the volume continuously.

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning your phone on

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a
couple of seconds until the screen turns on.

Turning your phone off

1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the

Phone options menu appears.

2 Tap Power off in the Phone options menu.
3 Tap OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.

Installing the battery

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

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

other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the
figure below.

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2 Insert the battery.

3 To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the

battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place .

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Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to
charge the battery. A computer can also be used to charge the battery by
connecting the phone to it using the USB cable.

WARNING

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Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. The use of unapproved
chargers, batteries or cables may cause battery charging delay. It can also
cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by
the warranty.

The charger connector is located at the bottom of the phone. Insert the
charger and plug it into a power outlet.

NOTE

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

Optimizing battery life

Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need
to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications
and system resources consume battery power.

Extending your phone's battery life:

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

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Reduce the 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 download may consume battery power.

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Check the battery usage details and close any downloaded apps that
are draining the battery.

Inserting the memory card

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

WARNING

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the
data stored in it.

NOTE

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the memory card's lifespan.

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

downwards.

3 Replace the back cover.

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Removing the memory card

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

1 Tap

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

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

WARNING

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

Touch screen tips

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

NOTE

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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 buttons.

Tap or touch

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

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Touch and hold

Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your
finger until an action occurs.

Drag

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

Swipe or slide

To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first tap it (so you don't drag an item
instead).

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Double-tap

Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map.

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.

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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 Tap > > > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT > Google > Or create a new account.
3 Enter your first and last name, then tap NEXT.
4 Enter your phone number for security tap NEXT.
5 Follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information

about the account. Wait while the server creates your account.

Signing into your Google account

1 Tap > > > General tab > Accounts & sync.
2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT > Google.
3 Enter your email address and tap NEXT.
4 Enter your password and tap NEXT.
5 After signing in, you can use Gmail and take advantage of Google

services on your phone.

6 Once you have set up your Google account, your phone will

automatically synchronize with your Google account on the web (if a
data connection is available).

After signing in, your phone will sync with your Google services, such as
Gmail, Contacts, and Google Calendar. You can also use Maps, download
applications from Play Store, back up your settings to Google servers, and
take advantage of other Google services on your phone.

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Locking and unlocking the device

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

To unlock the device, press the Power/Lock Key and swipe the screen in
any direction.

KnockON

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

Turning the screen on

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

Turning the screen off

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

NOTE

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

Knock Code

The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using
a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the Home screen
directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the
screen.

NOTE

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If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, you will be required to enter your
Google account login info/backup PIN.

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Use your fingertip instead of your fingernail to tap the screen to turn it on or
off.

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Setting up the Knock Code feature

1 Tap > > > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock

> Knock Code.

2 Tap the squares in a pattern to set your Knock Code. Your Knock Code

pattern can be 3 to 8 taps.

Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code

When the screen turns off, you can unlock it by tapping the Knock Code
pattern you already set.

Changing the screen lock method

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

1 Tap > > > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock.
2 Select a desired screen lock from None, Swipe, Knock Code, Pattern,

PIN and Password.

NOTE

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

Smart Lock

You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set
it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device
connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or
when it recognizes your face.

Setting up Smart Lock feature

1 Tap > > > Display tab > Lock screen > Smart Lock.
2 Before you add any trusted items, you need to set up a screen lock

(Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password).

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions.
It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give
you instant access to information and applications. This is the default
canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping

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Getting to Know the Home Screen

Status Bar
Widget

Application Icons

Location Indicator
Quick Button Area

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2

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4

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Status Bar - Shows the phone's status information, including the
time, signal strength, battery status and notification icons.

2

Widget - Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed
through the Apps drawer or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a
Widget can function as an on-screen application.

3

Application Icons - Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and
use it.

4

Location Indicator - Indicates which Home screen canvas you are
currently viewing.

5

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

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To view other Home screen panels

The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets and more.

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Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access
additional canvases.

Returning to recently-used applications

Multitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one application
running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before
opening another. Use and switch between several open applications.

Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed
to make sure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.

1 Tap

. A list of recently used applications will be displayed.

2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous

app from running in the background. Make sure to tap to back out of
an app after using it.

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To close an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to
the left or right. To clear all apps, tap Clear all.

Customizing the Home screen

You can customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and
changing wallpapers.

Adding items on your Home screen

1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2 Select the item you want to from the bottom of the page.
3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger to place it.

NOTE

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

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Removing an item from the Home screen

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

Adding an app to the Quick Button Area

From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an
application icon and drag it to the Quick Button Area. Then release it in
the desired location.

Removing an app from the Quick Button Area

Touch and hold the desired Quick Button, drag it to .

NOTE

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The Apps Button cannot be removed.

Customizing app icons on the Home screen

1 Touch and hold an application icon until it unlocks from its current

position, then release it. The editing icon appears in the upper-right
corner of the application.

2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and

size.

3 Tap OK to save the change.

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Notifications panel

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events
and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.

Opening the notifications panel

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. To close
the notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap .

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2

3

Quick Settings
Area

Notifications
Clear

1

Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the
desired button to directly access the settings menu for the function.
To see more toggle buttons, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add
or rearrange quick setting buttons.

2

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

3

Tap to clear all the 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 and battery strength are shown on the right.

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Indicator icons on the Status Bar

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

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about
the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of
the most common ones.

Icon Description Icon Description

No network signal
available

A song is currently
playing

Airplane mode is on

No interruptions, not
even alarms

Connected to a Wi-Fi
network

Vibrate mode is on

Wired headset
(with mic) connected

Battery fully charged

Call in progress Battery is charging

Missed call

The phone is connected
to a PC via a USB cable

Bluetooth is on Downloading data

System warning Uploading data

An alarm is set GPS is on

New voicemail available Data is synchronizing

New text or multimedia
message

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