LG LGVS840PP User Manual
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Important Customer Information
Before you begin
Before reading this user guide and getting started, please review the
separate Product Safety and Warranty Information guide for important
product safety and warranty information about your device.
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Table of Contents
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Important Customer Information...........................................................1
Table of Contents ...................................................................................2
The Basics ...............................................................................................5
Phone Overview ................................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................................ 8
Installing the Battery and microSD Card .......................................................................... 9
Charging the Phone ...........................................................................................................12
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................................13
Turning the Phone On and Off .........................................................................................14
Help ......................................................................................................................................18
Phone’s Status Icons ..........................................................................................................19
Getting to Know the Home screen ....................................................................................21
Mini canvas view ...............................................................................................................23
Touchscreen........................................................................................................................25
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch .................................................................29
Working With Menus .........................................................................................................34
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................................35
Searching Your Phone and the Web ................................................................................37
Locking the Screen ............................................................................................................38
Customizing the Home screen .........................................................................................42
Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts .........................................................................45
Connecting to Networks and Devices ............................................... 46
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks .........................................................................................46
Make Your Device a Mobile Hotspot ................................................................................52
microSD Card .......................................................................................53
Calls .......................................................................................................55
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................................55
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................................................................58
Working with the Call Log ................................................................................................ 60
Calling Your Contacts ........................................................................................................62
Voice Dialer .........................................................................................................................63
Options During a Call ........................................................................................................63
Managing Multiple Calls ...................................................................................................65
Listening to Your Voicemail ...............................................................................................66
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Web ........................................................................................................67
Browser ...............................................................................................................................67
Maps .................................................................................................................................... 73
Checking the Weather ....................................................................................................... 75
Changing Weather Settings .............................................................................................. 76
Backup Assistant Plus ....................................................................................................... 77
Communication ....................................................................................79
Contacts .............................................................................................................................. 79
Email ...................................................................................................................................88
Gmail ....................................................................................................................................91
Messaging ..........................................................................................................................96
Talk ....................................................................................................................................104
The Phone Application .................................................................................................... 109
Voice Dialer ........................................................................................................................110
Entertainment .......................................................................................111
Camera ............................................................................................................................... 111
Video Camera.................................................................................................................... 115
Gallery ................................................................................................................................ 117
Video Producer ................................................................................................................ 120
Play Store .........................................................................................................................122
Music ................................................................................................................................. 126
File Manager ..................................................................................................................... 132
SmartShare ...................................................................................................................... 133
Video Player .....................................................................................................................135
YouTube™.......................................................................................................................... 137
Voice Recorder .................................................................................................................139
Tools ..................................................................................................... 140
Calendar ...........................................................................................................................140
Calculator ......................................................................................................................... 145
Alarm/Clock ..................................................................................................................... 146
Polaris Office.................................................................................................................... 149
ShareGenie .......................................................................................................................150
Settings ................................................................................................151
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Safety ................................................................................................... 169
TIA Safety Information.................................................................................................... 169
Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 173
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ............................................................................176
FDA Consumer Update ................................................................................................... 179
10 Driver Safety Tips .......................................................................................................186
Consumer Information on SAR ...................................................................................... 188
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ................ 190
Specifications ..................................................................................... 192
FAQ ...................................................................................................... 193
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................ 199
Index ................................................................................................... 202
Phone Overview
Front View
Earpiece
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Front Camera
Lens
Proximity
Sensor
Home screen
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Search Key
Back Key
Microphone
.
NOTES
Menu Key
Home Key
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All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary
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From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
full device guides, video tutorials, and icon glossary. You can get information in detail
right from your phone.
then tap Help to access the brief &
1. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
2. Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current
screen or application.
3. Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one
of the Home screen extension canvases, it navigates you to the central
Home screen canvas. Tap and hold to view the most recently used
applications.
4. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and for
voice-activated functions.
5. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display
items, such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.
6. Search Key Opens the Quick Search Box™ From the Home screen to
search the phone and the web.
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7. Home screen Displays all of the information needed to operate your
phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and
battery strength.
8.
Proximity Sensor Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your
head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
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Do not block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the tap operations.
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disturbance in tap operations, the display, etc.
9. Front Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos of
yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
Rear View
Flash
Rear Camera
Lens
Back Cover
Speaker
10. Flash This would brighten the image up when you turn on the flash.
11. Rear Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep
it clean for optimal performance.
12. Back Cover Encloses the battery compartment.
13. Speaker Sound comes from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece
(e.g., the speakerphone function, music player function, etc.).
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Top View and Side Views
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Power/
Lock Key
Volume Keys
USB/Charger
Port
14. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones
to listen to music.
15. Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes, or the in-
call volume during a call.
16. USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone charger, USB
Cable, or other compatible accessories.
17. Power/Lock Key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to
turn the phone on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and
change the sound settings.
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Setting Up Your Phone
Step1. Remove the Back Cover
Place your fingernail in the cutout at the bottom of the phone and pop the
cover off.
Step2. Insert the Battery
Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down
gently to secure the battery.
Step3. Replace the Back Cover
Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the
edges to secure the cover.
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Step4. Charge the phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger
that came with your phone.
Installing the Battery and microSD Card
It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.
NOTE
Installing the battery
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged
while not in use in order to maximize talk, use, and standby time. The
battery charge level is shown at the top right corner of the screen.
Use the fingertip
1
cutout at the bottom
of the phone to
remove the back
cover.
Align the battery
2
contacts with the
terminals in the
battery compartment
and push the battery
down until it clicks
into place.
Place the back cover
3
over the battery
compartment, then
press it downward
until it clicks into
place.
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Removing the battery
1.
Turn the phone off and use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the phone
to remove the back cover.
2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the
battery out.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the inside of the back cover as this is where the antenna
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is located.
Inserting a microSD card
The microSD card is sold separately.
NOTE
1. Turn the power off.
2. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the
previous instructions) and locate the microSD card
slot (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening).
3. Position the microSD card with the Verizon logo facing up and slide it into
place until it is fully inserted and locked in place.
The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when
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inserting, removing or handling it.
To unmount the microSD card
It is important to unmount the microSD card before removing it from the
slot to avoid damage to the card or data saved on the card.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
2. Tap Settings
> Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card > OK.
.
To remove the microSD card
1. Turn the power off.
2. Remove the cover and locate the microSD card
slot.
3. Carefully push the microSD card in to release it
from the slot, then gently pull the microSD card out to remove it.
Memory encryption
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You can encrypt all data in phone and the SD card.
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Data cannot be encrypted when the battery level is less than 80%.
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While encrypting, you cannot access other functions
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Do not unplug your chager while encrypting.
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Do not connect the USB Cable while encoding.
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Do not take out the SD card while encoding.
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Do not take out the battery while encoding.
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Do not press the Power/Lock Key
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While encrypting phone, your phone will reboot several times.
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After encrypting the SD card and performing a Factory reset, you
cannot access encrypted data in the SD card.
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After encrypting Phone or the SD card, you cannot use ‘None’, ‘Slide’,
‘Face Unlock’, ‘Pattern’ in ‘Select screen lock’ menu.
while encoding.
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Charging the Phone
Your phone comes with an adapter and a USB Cable which connect
together to charge your phone. To charge your phone:
Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your phone.
NOTICE
1. Connect the USB Cable into the adapter.
2. Plug the USB Cable (as shown below) into the phone’s USB/Charger
Improper handling of the USB/Charger Port, as well as the use of an incompatible
charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
When connecting, as shown below, the LG logo on the USB Cable will
face toward you.
Port.
USB Cable
Correctly orient the USB Cable with the phone's port. The 'B' side of the USB Cable
NOTE
should be facing upwards.
Adapter
Charging with the USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge your
phone. To be able to charge with the USB
Cable, you need to have the necessary
USB drivers installed on your PC first.
Connect one end of the USB Cable to
the USB/Charger Port on your phone and
connect the other end to a USB port on
your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop
PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
If there is not enough charge in the battery to turn on the phone, the LED lights at the
NOTE
bottom of the keypad flash to indicate that the battery is charging. Once the battery has
enough charge to turn the phone on, the flashing stops and the battery charge animation
appears on the touchscreen.
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Optimizing 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.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
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Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using. If you aren’t
using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings menu to turn them
off (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an
application that makes use of it).
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Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
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Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other
applications if you don’t need it.
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Use the Power Saver in the Settings menu or the Power Control widget
to control the wireless connections, GPS connection, Bluetooth power,
display brightness, and syncing activity.
To check the battery charge level
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From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
phone > Battery.
The battery status (Charging or Discharging) and level (as a percentage
of fully charged) will be displayed at the top of the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are consuming
the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded applications you may want to turn off when not being used, so
you can get the most out of your battery power.
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From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
phone > Battery > Battery
times. It lists all of the applications or services using battery power
from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.
use. This screen displays battery usage
> Settings > About
>
Settings
> About
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Tap an application or service in the Battery use screen to see the
details about its power consumption, including either how long since
last connected to a power source or how long you were last running
on battery power. Different applications or services offer different
kinds of information, and they may even include options to modify the
settings so you can reduce power consumption by that application.
Power Saver mode
If the battery charge level drops to low levels, the phone automatically
activates Power Saver mode to conserve battery power until you can
recharge it. You can set the phone to activate Power Saver mode at 10%,
20%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or Immediately. From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key >
low, a notification is displayed prompting you to turn on Power Saver.
Settings
> Power saver. When the battery charge is
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
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Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
the screen turns on.
Turning the phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the Phone options menu
appears.
2. Tap Power off in the dialog box that appears.
3. Tap OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
for a couple of seconds until
Restarting the phone
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the Phone options menu appears.
2. Tap Power off and restart in the dialog box that appears.
3. Tap OK to confirm that you want to restart the phone.
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To unlock the phone
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and
backlight will shut off to conserve battery power. To
unlock the phone:
1. Press the Power/Lock Key
. Your Lock Screen will
appear.
2. Tap the screen and when the circle appears, slide in
any direction to unlock it. The last screen you were
working on opens.
Shortcuts on the lock screen
There are four icons in the center of your lock screen
that you can use for quick access to the Phone
application, the Messaging application, the Google
application, and the Camera application. Tap and drag
any of these icons upwards to immediately open and
use its application. There’s no need to unlock the
screen or tap any other keys.
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This is the default Lock Screen. If you've set up an Unlock
Pattern, use your fingertip to draw the pattern.
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Different clock themes can be applied to the lock screen.
About Lock Screen Improvement
Notification Viewing from Lock Screen
Save tedious swiping time when unlocking the screen to check Notification
alerts.
From the lock screen simply slide the Notification Bar down to see the
latest notifications, all in one step.
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Hot keys are customizable with any app on the device and can unlock
directly to it.
Face Unlock
Using front facing camera, consumers can now use their actual faces (yes,
it’s not a picture, but their actual face) to unlock the device with the facial
recognition technology that comes with ICS.
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Selectively Clear Notifications by Swiping
After receiving several download, app upgrade, notification texts, and
emails, the Notification Bar can get really full. There are times when users
want to keep some of the notifications in the bar while dismissing others,
just like a “to do” list. Now, with a swipe left or right, users can clear
the notification they want to remove from the list. See page 44 for the
reference.
To turn the phone sounds off
If you’re in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others, you can
quickly silence your phone From the Home screen.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
until the phone options menu
appears.
2. Tap Silent mode
.
OR
1. Press the down Volume Key
on the side of the phone until
all sounds are turned off.
You can also use these keys to quickly turn the phone sounds back on. Press and hold
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the Power/Lock Key
Key
(continue pressing to increase volume).
, then tap and . While in Silent mode, press the up Volume
once to activate Vibration mode and twice to turn on phone sounds
Setting Up Your Device
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone and email
accounts.
To set up your device, follow the steps below:
1. Select your language and tap Next.
2. Tap Activate to activate your device. Then follow the spoken instructions
until you hear that activation is complete.
3. On the Welcome screen, tap Next to set up your device.
4. If you are already subscribed, tap Next to continue to set up the email
accounts.
If not, put a checkmark in the checkbox and tap Next to sign in Backup
Assistant Plus or uncheck the checkbox to skip it.
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5. Set up your email accounts or tap Skip.
6. Read the Privacy caution and tap tap the I agree to share my location
checkbox if you want to activate the location function. Then tap Next.
7. On the Help screen, you can select to view how-to tutorials, My Verizon
video, or additional guides. Tap Next to continue to the next step.
8. Select Sign in to sign into your Google Account or Get an account to
create one.
Tap Not now to skip to the next step. With a Google Account, Google
applications are automatically synced between your phone and computer
regardless of where you make an update.
9. Read the Google location information and select if you want to allow the
specified services. Then tap Next.
10. Tap Done with setup to start using the phone.
For more information on how to set up your email, visit smartphones.
verizonwireless.com/. Hover over the Support tab and under Get Help
With Your click on Device. Then search for your phone.
Setting up your Google Account
Your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be loaded
to your phone automatically after setting up your Google Account.
1. At the setup screen, tap Existing or New.
2. Enter your username and password or any other necessary information if
creating an account, then touch Sign in.
Tap the Back Key to close the keyboard.
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3. Choose to join Google+ which makes sharing on the web more like reallife sharing. You can choose Circles, Instant Upload, and Messenger.
Touch Join Google+ or Not Now.
4. Complete the Backup and restore screen to allow your Google Account
to back up your apps, settings, and other data, then touch Next.
5. Touch Finish to start using your phone. Now your Gmail, Google
Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be loaded to your phone
automatically.
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This is automatic for the first Google account you add. When adding additional Google
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accounts, you have to select which options to synchronize
Record your Google account information. Please keep this document in a
safe place.
Username:___________________________________________@gmail.com
Password:____________________________________________
Your Google Account
You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google
Calendar, and other Google Applications; to download applications from Play
Store; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of
other Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
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If you want to restore your settings to this phone, from another phone that was running
Android release 2.0 or later
If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings are not restored.
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t have a Google Account, you’re prompted to create one.
If you don’
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If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT
department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account.
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When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with
your phone.
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t sign into a Google Account during setup, you are prompted to sign in or to
If you don’
create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such
as Gmail or Play Store.
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When you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password using the
on-screen keyboard.
, you must sign into your Google Account now, during setup.
Help
The Help application allows you to quickly view information about your
phone, including the user guide and video tutorials.
To access Help, From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Help .
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Phone’s Status Icons
The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating
the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time.
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Notification icons
Status icons
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon
prompts you to open the Notifications panel to view them all. To open the
Notifications panel, tap and drag the Status Bar down.
The following icons indicate the status of your phone.
Call icons
Muted microphone during a call
In call In call using Bluetooth device
Speaker on Privacy call
Missed call
Calendar and Alarm icons
Alarm set Calendar event
Email and Messaging icons
New email received Failed to send email
New message received
High priority message
received
Failed to send message New voicemail received
New visual voicemail received New voicemail playing
Google Talk message received Gmail received
Select input method
Sound icons
Music playing Silent mode
Vibrate mode Phone jack connected
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Network icons
3G network connected
Download
network
Downloading data Uploading data
Acquiring GPS data GPS on
No service Weak network signal
Strong network signal
Airplane mode Roaming
Location service on Location service off
Download complete
Connectivity icons
Weak Wi-Fi signal Strong Wi-Fi signal
USB debugging connected USB connected
Bluetooth on Bluetooth device connected
USB tethering on Mobile Hotspot on
Wi-Fi Direct on
System icons
SmartShare on More notifications available
System error SD card inserted
Preparing SD card SD card error
Sync in process Sync error
Battery empty Battery full
Battery charging Battery status unknown
ing data through 3G
3G network in use
Upload
ing data through 3G
network
Connected to network
extender service
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The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your
phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
Status Bar
Shows device status information,
including the time, signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.
Application Icon
Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to
open the application and use it.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-tap access to
the phone functions used most often.
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The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen and the
Applications screen.
: Opens the Phone application which displays a dial pad so you can
dial an unsaved number. You can also make calls using your Call logs,
Contacts, and Favorites by tapping the tabs across the top of the
screen.
Tap the Favorites tab to access a quick list of your frequently called contacts.
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Opens the Contacts application and displays your Contact list. You
can also access your Groups and Favorites by tapping the tabs
across the top of the screen.
: Opens the Messaging application. You can send text messages or
multimedia messages, which can contain pictures, videos, audio,
maps of your location, slideshows, and vCard files.
:
Opens the Applications screen which displays phone options and
applications. You can also access your list of downloaded files and
a list of available widgets by touching the tabs across the top of the
screen.
Add Icon
Touch to add icons and
widgets to the Home
screen.
Apps Key
Tap to open the
Apps screen to view
all of your installed
applications.
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New features for the Home screen
Items (including Quick Keys bar) on the Home screen can be
temporarily hidden to highlight the wallpaper. Pinch out to clean the
screen and pinch in to restore.
Clean view can be used to check the background picture without any
icons and widgets.
Shortcut can be changed to Widgets on the Home screen.
- Tap and hold the shortcut and release to be able to drag the
shortcut’s corners.
- Drag the corner to change it to a widget
- Widget size can be also customized
To return to the Home screen
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Tap the Home Key
at any time, from any application.
To view other Home screen canvases
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Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home
screen spans up to seven screen widths, allowing more space for
icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
The white bar near the bottom of the screen indicates which Home screen canvas you are viewing.
Pinch in on the Home screen to display the
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mini canvas view, then tap the Home screen
canvas you want to view. Tap and hold the
desired canvas to move it. Drag the canvas to
the Remove icon to remove it.
Tap here to set the default canvas.
Home screen Canvas Indicator
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Mini canvas view
Mini canvas view allows direct access to any of the canvases and also
allows you to manage your Home screen canvases. You can add up to two
additional Home screen canvases (from 5 screens to 7 screens), delete
canvases, and even rearrange canvas order to suit your needs.
Pinch in on any of the Home screen canvases to change from full screen view
to mini canvas view. From mini canvas view you have the following options:
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To go directly to any Home screen canvas, simply tap the one you
want.
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To add another Home screen canvas, tap Add
space.
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To delete a Home screen canvas, tap and hold the canvas to delete,
then drag it to Remove
turns to
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To rearrange your canvases, tap and hold the canvas to move, drag it
on top of the canvas position where you want it, then lift your finger.
The canvases swap places.
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To set another canvas as the default Home screen, touch the Set
default home screen button at the bottom of the screen, then touch
the screen you want to set as the default screen.
, lift your finger.
at the top of the screen. When the
on an empty canvas
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LG EXCLUSIVE
Customizable Folder Creation
The ability to create folders by dragging and dropping icons on each other
is a great feature for those who like organization. You can now have folders
specifically designated for work items, your children’s games, icons that
help with family or home organization, and even one just for games, etc.
This new organization also allows for more applications to be placed on
the main Home screen or Applications screen, yet provides easy viewing
without distraction.
Icon Editing and Customizing
Users can now edit the icons on the Quick Keys Bar, Home screen or
Applications screen, by creating their own icons with the camera or gallery
images. This gives consumers the ability to replace the generic icons and
have images of loved ones—or with any other image they capture. With
customization, it’
contact or a frequently used app.
Clean View
Wallpapers can now be seen without intrusion, simply by using the “pinch”
technique that will temporarily hide the icons on the Home screen. This is
a great upgrade because users can now really show off the picture of their
loved ones or the awesome concert they saved as wallpaper
s easy to access what is most important, like a special
LG EXCLUSIVE
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Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android phone. With the tap of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your
phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen:
Touch or tap
(e.g., application or menu item), tap words (e.g., menu selection or to
answer an on-screen question), or tap letters and numbers to type.
Tap and hold
lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a Context
menu for customizing the Home screen, tap a call log entry until the
Context menu appears.
Drag
finger
You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them and drag the
Status Bar downward to open the Notifications panel.
Swipe or slide
without pausing when you first tap it (so you don’
For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll a list, or
browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right
(and vice versa).
Double-tap
quickly double-tap a section of a web page to zoom in or out on that
section to fit the width of the screen. Y
the zoom in Maps and in other applications.
Pinch-to-Zoom
motion to zoom in or out when using the Browser
This motion can also be used to expand or compress the Applications
screen items. It also changes the Home screen to mini canvas view.
A single finger tap selects an item. For example, tap an icon
Tap and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not
Tap and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your
, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position.
Move your finger quickly across the surface of the screen,
t drag an item instead).
Double-tap to zoom a web page or a map. For example,
ou can also double-tap to control
Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread
, a map, or pictures.
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Aspect ratio correction
From many applications, the orientation of the
screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to sideways and
back again.
Rotate the phone sideways for
landscape orientation.
Rotate the phone upright for portrait
orientation.
Text Input Methods
On-screen Keyboard
You can easily enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen
keyboard displays automatically when you need to enter text. To manually
display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.
Toggles between
different languages
(only available if multiple
languages are set).
Toggles from 123/SYM
mode to ABC mode. Tap
and hold to set various LG
Keyboard settings.
The Basics
Typing tips
Tap the Numbers Key
Enter other characters
keyboard and tap
symbols. Tap the Letters Key
symbols keyboard.
Enter one capital letter Tap the Shift Key
Enter all capital letters
Highlight text
Cut or copy selected text
Paste cut or copied text
Tap the Shift Key
Tap again to revert to lowercase.
Double-tap a word to highlight it. To highlight a
range of text, double-tap the screen, then drag
the blue highlight markers to highlight the text
you want.
Tap and hold the highlighted text, then tap Cut or
Copy in the Context menu.
Tap and hold the location to paste the text, then
tap Paste in the Context menu.
Delete a character Tap the Delete Key
to see the the symbols
to see additional
to exit from the
.
twice.
.
Tap and hold the Language Key to open a
menu to set alternate languages. Then while
Language toggle
typing, simply tap the Language Key
between your language keyboards.
The Language Key appears on the keyboard only
NOTE
after you have selected more than one language to
use.
to toggle
Text input settings
To change your text entry settings and see the dictionary of terms you’ve
used, From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
Language & input. The following options are available.
Language - Allows you to change the keyboard language.
Personal dictionary - Allows you to add personal words that are not in the
standard dictionaries.
Default - Allows you to choose the default keyboard to use when entering
text.
Google voice typing - Checkmark to select Google voice typing to enter
text. Tap
to change the Google voice typing settings.
> Settings >
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Select input languages: Allows you to select the languages to support
with Google voice typing.
Block offensive words: Checkmark to hide recognized offensive text.
LG Keyboard - Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter text. Tap
to change the following settings.
Input language & type: Allows you to select the keyboard language and
type.
Word suggestion: Allows you to set word prediction and auto word
correction.
Auto capitalize: Checkmark so capitalize the first letter of the word
automatically.
Auto punctuation: Checkmark to insert a period when double tapping
the space key.
Voice typing key: Checkmark to display the Voice typing key on the
keyboard.
Touch feedback: Allows you to set key preview, sound feedback, and
vibrate feedback when typing.
Handwriting: Allows you to set the pen width, color, and delay time.
Hide keyboard: Checkmark to allow the keyboard to hide by swiping
down.
Fuzzy pinyin: Checkmark to automatically correct common pinyin
mistakes.
Software version: Displays the LG Keyboard software version.
Swype - Checkmark to select the Swype keyboard to enter text. Tap
change the following settings.
How to Swype: Displays help information to learn how to use Swype in
quick steps.
Personal Dictionary: Allows you to manage your personal dictionary.
Preferences: Allows you to view and modify Swype options.
Language Options: Allows you to activate and set languages.
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