LG Lucid User Guide
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Important Customer Information
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to
avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all
warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily
injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the
following precautions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the
designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous
and will invalidate any approval given to this product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an
electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a USB cable
for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer
is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the
computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT
Use the correct external power source
A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power
source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power
company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.
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Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if
the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service
the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external
contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to
temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To
reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short
external contacts, expose to temperature above 60°C (140°F), or dispose
of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or
dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference
guide supplied with your product.
Take extra precautions
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Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it
may cause a short circuit.
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Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery
or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.
O
The phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF
logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
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Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or
one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.
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Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children,
to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor immediately if the
battery is swallowed.
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Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified
battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other
hazard.
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Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with
the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified
battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
Important Customer Information
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Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a
service center for inspection.
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If the battery leaks:
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If
contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with clean water and
seek medical advice.
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If contact
occurs, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek
medical advice.
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there
is a danger of ignition or explosion.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme
temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in
places where the temperature may exceed 140°F (60°C), such as on a car
dashboard, window sill, or behind glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or
strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the
product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones
are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s
navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s
phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If
you want to use this device when its use is restricted on board an aircraft,
remember to switch to Airplane Mode which turns off RF functions that
could cause interference.
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ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive
atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on
boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where
flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user
should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised
not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations,
and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio
equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations
are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often,
but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication services
with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries,
using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
Important Customer Information
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE
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Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel
frame of a building).
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Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as
microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.
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Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that
do not contain any metal.
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Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your
local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this
device is prohibited in most hospitals and medical clinics.
If you use any personal medical device(s), consult the manufacturer of
your device(s) to determine if the device(s) are adequately shielded from
external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining
this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health
care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
HEARING AIDS
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider,
or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.
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NON-IONIZING RADIATION
Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its
normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from
interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are
advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for personal
safety, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to
come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.
only the supplied internal antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas
may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance
and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in noncompliance with local regulatory requirements in your country.
optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is
within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your
device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may
impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level
than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN
USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.
To assure
HAC
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some
newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested
yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of
this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or
cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult
your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on
hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange
policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.
Use
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Important Customer Information...........................................................1
Table of Contents ...................................................................................7
Technical Details ................................................................................... 10
The Basics ............................................................................................. 15
Phone Overview ..................................................................................................................15
Installing the Battery and microSD Card .........................................................................18
Charging the Phone ...........................................................................................................21
Optimizing Battery Life .....................................................................................................22
Turning the Phone On and Off ........................................................................................23
Guided Tours.......................................................................................................................27
SmartShare ........................................................................................................................27
Phone’s Status Icons .........................................................................................................28
Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................................................................. 30
Mini canvas view ................................................................................................................31
Touchscreen........................................................................................................................32
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch .................................................................35
Working With Menus ........................................................................................................ 40
Managing Notifications ......................................................................................................41
Searching Your Phone and the Web ................................................................................43
Locking the Screen ............................................................................................................44
Customizing the Home Screen ........................................................................................47
Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts ........................................................................ 50
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................................ 51
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks ..........................................................................................51
Make Your Device a Mobile Hotspot ................................................................................57
microSD Card ...................................................................................... 58
Calls ...................................................................................................... 60
Placing and Ending Calls ................................................................................................. 60
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................................................................63
Working with the Call Log .................................................................................................65
Calling Your Contacts ........................................................................................................67
Voice Dialer .........................................................................................................................68
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Options During a Call ........................................................................................................68
Managing Multiple Calls ...................................................................................................69
Listening to Your Voicemail ................................................................................................71
Web ........................................................................................................72
Browser ...............................................................................................................................72
Maps .................................................................................................................................... 78
Checking the Weather ...................................................................................................... 80
Changing Weather Settings ...............................................................................................81
Backup Assistant Plus .......................................................................................................82
Communication ................................................................................... 86
Contacts ..............................................................................................................................86
Email ...................................................................................................................................96
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................99
Gmail .................................................................................................................................100
Talk ..................................................................................................................................... 114
The Phone Application .................................................................................................... 122
Voice Dialer ....................................................................................................................... 124
Entertainment ..................................................................................... 125
Camera ............................................................................................................................. 125
Video Camera................................................................................................................... 129
Gallery ................................................................................................................................ 131
Video Producer .................................................................................................................141
Market ...............................................................................................................................143
Music ................................................................................................................................. 147
SmartShare ......................................................................................................................154
Video Player .....................................................................................................................156
TM
......................................................................................................................... 157
YouTube
Voice Recorder .................................................................................................................159
Tools ...................................................................................................... 161
Calendar ............................................................................................................................ 161
Calculator ......................................................................................................................... 169
Alarm/Clock ..................................................................................................................... 170
Polaris Office.................................................................................................................... 172
ShareGenie ....................................................................................................................... 173
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Settings ............................................................................................... 175
Safety ...................................................................................................192
TIA Safety Information....................................................................................................192
Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 196
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ........................................................................... 199
FDA Consumer Update .................................................................................................. 202
10 Driver Safety Tips ......................................................................................................209
Consumer Information on SAR ....................................................................................... 211
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ................ 213
Specifications .....................................................................................215
FAQ ...................................................................................................... 216
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ............................................... 223
Index ................................................................................................... 226
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Technical Details
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Technical Details
CDMA
Standard
Basic Air
Interface
Designator Description
TIA/EIA-95A
TSB-74
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000
CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface
14.4kbps Radio Link Protocol and Inter-band
Operations
IS-95 Adapted for PCS Frequency Band
CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface
Network
Service
1x EV-DO
Related
Interface
TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS-651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-637
TIA/EIA/IS-657
IS-801
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
TIA/EIA/IS-856
TIA/EIA/IS-878
TIA/EIA/IS-866
TIA/EIA/IS-890
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem Operations
Non-Signaling Data Communications
Speech CODEC
Short Message Service
Packet Data
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
High Speed Packet Data
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air
Interface
1x EV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for
HRPD Access Network Interfaces
Recommended Minimum Performance
Standards for HRPD High Rate Packet Data
Access Terminal
Test Application Specification (TAS) for High
Rate Packet Data Air Interface
LTE Standard Designator Description
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio
Access (E-UTRA);
User Equipment (UE) radio
transmission and reception
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio
Access (E-UTRA);
Basic
Air Interface
TS 36.101
TS 36.104
Base Station (BS) radio transmission
and reception
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio
Access (E-UTRA);
User Equipment (UE) conformance
specification;
Radio transmission and reception;
Part 1: Conformance testing
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio
Access (E-UTRA);
Conformance
Test
TS 36.521-1
TS 36.521-2
User Equipment (UE) conformance
specification;
Radio transmission and reception;
Part 2: Implementation Conformance
TS 36.521-3
Statement (ICS)
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio
Access (E-UTRA);
User Equipment (UE) conformance
specification;
Radio transmission and reception;
Part 3: Radio Resource Management
(RRM) conformance testing
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FCC RF Exposure Information
Read this information before operating the phone.
WARNING!
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.
and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with
the FCC guidelines and those international standards.
Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept
0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm)
must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the
phone, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar
accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid
the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance
between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been
tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between
the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more
information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Technical Details
FCC Notice and Cautions
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its
accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its
accessories must accept any interference received, including interference
that causes undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide
could void your warranty for this equipment. Use only the supplied antenna.
Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could
impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC
regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could
cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement
antenna.
Part 15.19 statement
This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
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particular installation. If you experience interference with reception (e.g.,
television), determine if this equipment is causing the harmful interference
by turning the equipment off and then back on to see if the interference is
affected. If necessary, try correcting the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The phone operates on Verizon’s 4G network, based on Long Term
Evolution (LTE) technology and Mobile Broadband 4G networks in the
United States*.
Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate
Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office.
* Service not available everywhere. Visit website (verizonwireless.com/4G) for a
* Information subject to change.
complete list of available areas.
Cautions
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The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google
Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.
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Locations are inaccurate when GPS and WIFI are not set.
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With the Android operating system, some available Market
applications only operate correctly with phones that have a specific
screen resolution.
Please be advised that some of the applications on the Android
Market may not be available for your phone due to LCD resolution
requirement that does not match your phone. In addition, please be
aware that 3rd party applications with programming defects may
cause issues with your phone, including lock ups and resets.
The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
Earpiece
Front Camera
Lens
Proximity
Sensor
Quick Keys
- Phone Key
- Contacts Key
- Messaging Key
- Apps Key
Menu Key
Home Key
O All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
NOTES
O
Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default phone settings and
may change depending on the software version on your phone.
1. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
Quick Keys
2.
- Phone Key Opens the Phone application for access to the dialpad, Call
log, Contacts list, and Groups.
Contacts Key Opens the Contacts application.
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Messaging Key Opens the Messaging application.
Apps Key Opens the Applications screen, where you can view all of
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your installed applications.
3. Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current
screen or application.
4. 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. Touch and hold to view the most recently used
applications.
Home screen
Search Key
Back Key
Microphone
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5. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and for
voice-activated functions.
6. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display
items, such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.
7. Search Key Opens the Quick Search Box
TM
from the Home screen to
search the phone and the web.
Home screen Displays all of the information needed to operate your
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phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and
battery strength.
9.
Proximity Sensor Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your
head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
O
Do not block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touch
NOTES
O The use of a film cover produced by manufacturers other than LG can cause a
operations.
disturbance in touch operations, the display, etc.
10. 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
LED Flash
Rear Camera
Lens
Back Cover
Speaker
LED Flash This would brighten the image up when you turn on the
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flash.
The Basics
12. Rear Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep
it clean for optimal performance.
13. Back Cover Encloses the battery compartment.
14. Speaker Sound comes from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece
(e.g., the speakerphone function, music player function, etc.).
Top View and Side Views
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Power/
Lock Key
Volume Keys
USB/Charger
Port
3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for
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convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones
to listen to music.
Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes, or the in-
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call volume during a call.
17.
USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone charger, USB
Cable, or other compatible accessories.
Power/Lock Key Press and hold to power the phone on or off. If your
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screen turns off, press the Power/Lock Key to turn in back on.
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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.
Removing the battery
1.
Turn the phone off and use the fingertip 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.
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
NOTE
is located.
The Basics
Installing the SIM card
If not already inserted, follow the instructions below to insert your SIM Card.
NOTE
Turn the power off. Remove the back cover and the battery (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions). Locate the SIM card slot (a SIM
card graphic is inscribed near the slot opening). Position the SIM card with
the label side facing up and slide it into place until it is fully inserted and
locked in place.
Removing the SIM card
Turn the power off. Remove the back cover and
take the battery out. Locate the SIM card slot.
Gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.
When switching to a new SIM, the device displays the message saying all e-mail
CAUTION
accounts would be deleted. On other Android devices, if you change SIMs it asks the
user to enter their password to keep all the accounts on the device.
Inserting a microSD card
The microSD card is sold separately.
NOTE
Turn the power off. Remove the back cover (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions) and locate
the microSD card slot (microSD is inscribed near the
slot opening). Position the microSD card with the label side 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
NOTE
inserting, removing or handling it.
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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, touch the Apps Key
2. Touch Settings
3. Touch Unmount SD card > OK.
> Storage.
.
To remove the microSD card
Turn the power off. Remove the cover and locate
the microSD card slot. 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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Internal data for Email, Contacts, and Calendar is encoded.
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Data cannot be encoded when the battery level is less than 50%.
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Encoding can only be done when there is sufficient storage space
available; a minimum of 650MB of free space in the internal memory
and 500MB in the microSD card is needed for encoding.
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While encoding, you cannot access Email, Contacts, and Calendar.
Some settings will not be available as well.
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Do not connect the USB Cable while encoding.
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Do not take out the microSD 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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After encoding, your phone will reboot to arrange the data.
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If you encode the microSD card then perform a factory reset without
the microSD card inserted, you cannot decode the microSD card.
while encoding.
The Basics
Charging the Phone
Your phone comes with an Wall Charger 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
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.
1. Connect the USB Cable into the Wall Charger.
When connecting, as shown below, the LG logo on the USB Cable will
face toward you.
2. Plug the USB Cable (as shown below) into the phone’s USB/Charger
Port.
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USB Cable
Correctly orient the USB Cable with the phone's port. The 'B' side of the USB Cable
NOTE
should be facing upwards.
Wall Charger
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, touch 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, touch the Apps Key
About phone > Battery > Battery
usage 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
> Settings > About
>
Settings
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Touch 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%,
30%, 50%, 70%, or Never. From the Home Screen, touch the
Key
>
Settings
notification is displayed prompting you to turn on Power Saver.
> Power Saver. When the battery charge is low, a
Apps
Power Control Widget
The Power Control widget helps users to conserve battery life easier.
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Easy to control battery usage when battery life is low.
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The Turn off all option disables all the setting items on the Power
control widget to save battery life.
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The Power Saver option launches the Power Saver application.
To access the Power Control widget, touch and hold an empty space on a
Home screen canvas. With Widgets
Tap the screen to add the widget to the display canvas.
selected, touch Power Control .
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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.
for a couple of seconds until
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2. Touch Power off in the dialog box that appears.
3. Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
Restarting the phone
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the Phone options menu appears.
2. Touch Restart in the dialog box that appears.
3. Touch OK to confirm that you want to restart the phone.
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. Slide the screen up to unlock it. The last screen you
were working on opens.
The default Lock Screen simply locks the screen to prevent
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unintentional actions. For more security to guard against
unauthorized use, you can set a pattern, PIN, or password that
will need to be entered to unlock it.
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 Voicemail
application, and the Camera application. Touch and
drag any of these icons downward to immediately
open and use its application. There’s no need to unlock
the screen or touch any other keys.
Four frequently used shortcut icons are provided on the lock screen. Slide the icon
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you want to use downwards to unlock the screen and provide the direct access to the
chosen application.
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.
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1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the Phone options menu
appears.
2. Touch 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
in Silent mode, press the up Volume Key
and twice to turn on phone sounds (continue pressing to increase volume).
, then touch Silent mode to toggle between on and off. While
once to activate Vibration mode
Setting Up Your Device
When you turn on your wireless device for the first time, you have the
option to quickly set up various accounts. Simply follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the initial setup of your wireless device.
To set up your device, follow the steps below:
1. Select your language and touch Next.
2. Your SIM card will be activated now (if necessary). Otherwise, touch
Start the Setup Wizard.
3. Read the Welcome message and touch Continue.
4. Select whether to Skip or Start the Backup Assistant Plus application.
5. Set up your email accounts or touch Skip.
6. Read the Verizon backup information and touch Next to continue or Skip.
7. Select whether to Skip or Start the Google Account setup. With a
Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced between
your phone and computer regardless of where you make an update.
8. Read the Privacy caution and touch Next. Then set your Location
settings (VZW Location Services/ Standalone GPS Services/ Google
Location Services) and touch Next.
After successfully setting up your device, you can choose to view options that teach you
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about your new phone including Watch & Learn / My Verizon Mobile Video / Guided
tours / Go to My Verizon. These options can be viewed later by accessing the Tools
section of the Applications screen.
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9. Touch Finish 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
1. At the setup screen, touch Create or Sign in.
2. Enter your username and password or any other necessary information (if
creating an account).
Touch the Back Key to close the keyboard.
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3. Touch Sign in to sign in to your account.
Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be
loaded to your phone automatically.
This is automatic for the first Google account added. When adding additional Google
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accounts, you have to select which options to synchronize.
You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for
future reference.
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
Android Market; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take
advantage of other Google services on your phone.
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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, you must sign into your Google Account now,
during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings are not restored.
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If you don’t have a Google Account, you’re prompted to create one.
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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
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information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with
your phone.
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If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you are prompted to sign in or to
create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such
as Gmail or Android Market.
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When you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password using the
on-screen keyboard.
Guided Tours
The Guided Tours application allows you to quickly view information about
your phone, including the user guide and video tutorials.
To access Guided Tours, from the Home Screen, touch the Apps Key
Guided Tours
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SmartShare
SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to
share digital content through a wireless network. Both devices must be
DLNA certified to support this feature.
To share your media files using SmartShare, From the Home Screen, touch
the Apps Key
SmartShare Tips
SmartShare requires a Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct network connection. Please
connect device to network you want to share content.
Touch to select the device from
the content library list, such as
another phone or PC.
> SmartShare .
Touch to select the device
from the renderer device
list, such as a TV.
Select an item to share.
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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.
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, touch and drag the Status Bar down.
The following icons indicate the status of your phone.
Call icons
Microphone muted during a call
In call In call using Bluetooth device
Speaker is on Privacy call
Missed call
Calendar & Alarm icons
Calendar event notification An alarm is set
Alarm notification Memo reminder alert
Email and Messaging icons
Others Email event received Sending Others Email failed
New message received High priority message received
Sending message failed New Voicemail received
New Visual Voicemail
received
Playing Visual Voicemail in
background
Google Talk message received
Sound icons
Music currently playing Silent mode is on
Vibrate mode is on Wired headset connected
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