LG M400MT Users manual

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USER GUIDE

LG-M400MT

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www.lg.com

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About this user guide

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

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

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

•Descriptions are based on the device default settings.

•Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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

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

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

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

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

Instructional notices

WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties.

CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the device.

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

About this user guide

Table of contents

5 Guidelines for safe and efficient use

11 Safety instructions

Custom-designed

Features

18 Second screen

20Signature Wallpaper

21Video recording features

24Audio recording features

27Multi-tasking feature

28Fingerprint recognition

32quick share

Basic Functions

34Product components and accessories

35Parts overview

37Turning the power on or off

38Installing the SIM card

39Inserting the memory card

40Removing the memory card

40Battery

44Touch screen

47Home screen

54Screen lock

57Memory card encryption

58Taking screenshots

59Entering text

64Content sharing

66Do not disturb

Useful Apps

68Installing and uninstalling apps

69Uninstalled apps

70Phone

74Messaging

75Camera

93Gallery

96Music

97E-mail

98Calendar

100QuickMemo+

102Calculator

103Clock

104Downloads

104File Manager

104FM Radio

105Contacts

107LG Health

108QuickRemote

110LG SmartWorld

110Tasks

110LG Friends Manager

111LG Backup

111RemoteCall Service

112Evernote

112Facebook

112Instagram

112Chrome

113Google apps

114In Apps

Phone Settings

116 Settings

116 Networks

128Sound & notification

129Display

131 General

Appendix

141LG Language Settings

141LG Bridge

142Phone software update

144FAQ

147Anti-Theft Guide

148More information

Table of contents

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Important Information

This user’s guide contains important information about the use and operation of

this phone. Read all information carefully for optimal performance and to avoid any damage or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Before you begin

Safety Guidelines

WARNING: To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your product to high humidity areas, such as bathroom or swimming pool.

Keep the phone away from heat. Never store your phone in environment that may expose it to temperatures below 0 °C or above 40 °C, such as outdoor

during snowstorm, or in your car in hot days. Exposure to cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage or permanent failure. Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices. The RF emissions from mobile phones may affect nearby electronic equipment that not adequately shielded. You should consult manufacturers of any personal medical devices, as in the case of pacemakers and hearing aides, to determine whether they are susceptible to interference from cell phones.

Turn off your phone in medical facilities or at gas stations. Never place your phone in microwaves, as it will cause the battery to explode.

Important: Before using your phone, please read the SAFETY INFORMATION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA).

Safety Information

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be illegal or dangerous.

More detailed information is provided in this user’s guide.

•Never use an unapproved battery that could cause damages to the phone or the battery itself, or even explode.

•Never place your phone in a microwave oven, as this will result in an explosion of the battery.

•Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

•Make sure the battery does not come into contact with sharp-edged items, such as animal teeth or claws. This could cause a fire.

•Store the battery in a place out of the reach of children.

•Be careful so that children do not swallow any parts of the phone, such as rubber plugs (earpiece, parts that connect to the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.

•Disconnect the plug and charger from the outlet when the phone shows that the battery has been fully charged, because it may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

•When in the car, do not leave your phone, or install a hands-free kit, near the airbag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed, you can be seriously injured if the airbag is deployed.

•Do not use mobile phone while driving.

•Do not use the phone in areas where its usage is prohibited. (For example: in airplanes).

•Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight, or use it in places with high humidity, such as bathroom.

•Never store your phone in temperatures lower than -20°C or higher than 50°C.

•Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, solvents, etc.) or detergents to clean the phone. This could cause fire.

•Do not drop the phone, strike it, or shake it hard.

Such actions may harm the phone’s internal circuit boards.

•Do not use your phone in high explosive areas, as this may generate sparks.

•Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating it. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause fire or electric shock.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

•Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is charging. This can cause electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

•Do not disassemble the phone.

•Do not make or answer calls while charging the phone, which can cause a short circuit, electric shock, or fire.

•Use only batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty does not apply to products provided by other providers.

•Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

•Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.

•Emergency calls can be made only within a service area. To make an emergency call, make sure you are within a service area and the phone is on.

•Use your accessories, such as headphones or headsets, with caution, ensuring that the cables are plugged properly and that they do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Information about the RF exposure from FCC

WARNING: Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-502, 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 international and U.S. standards.

The design of this phone complies with FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Body effects

This device was tested for typical body operation, keeping a distance of 1 cm

(0.39 inch) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with

RF exposure requirements of the FCC standards, a minimum distance of 1 cm

(0.39 inch) between the user’s body and the back of the phone is required.

Belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components from others manufacturers should not be used.

Accessories worn close to the body, without keeping a minimum distance of 1 cm (0.39 inch) between the user’s body and the back of the phone, and that have not been tested for typical body operation, may not comply with FCC’s RF exposure limits and should be avoided.

Class B Compliance under article 15 of the FCC

This device and its accessories comply with Article 15 of the FCC rules.

The operation is subject to the following conditions:

(1) This device, and its accessories, will not cause harmful interference and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that could cause an undesired operation.

Battery Precautions

•Do not disassemble.

•Do not short-circuit.

•Do not expose to high temperatures, over 60 °C (140 °F).

•Do not incinerate.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Battery Disposal

•Please dispose of your battery properly, or bring it to your wireless provider for recycling.

•Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

Adapter Precautions (Charger)

•Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty.

•The adapter or battery charger is only designed for indoor use.

•Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight, or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.

Cautions for Battery

•Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.

•Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.

•Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.

•Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.

•Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.

•Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

•Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

•Battery usage by children should be supervised.

•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.

•Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

•For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device’s user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.

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

Avoid damage to your ear

•Damage to your hear can occur due to constant exposure to excessive high sound. We, therefore, recommend that you do not turn on or off the phone near your ear. We also recommend you be reasonable with the music and volume level.

•If you listen to music, please ensure that the volume level is adequate, so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly important when attempting to cross a street.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Safety instructions

TIA’s Safety Information

This includes complete security information on wireless phones from TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association).

It’s required, for CTIA Certification, the inclusion in the user manual of text covering pacemakers, hearing aids and other medical devices. It’s encouraged the use of the remaining TIA language when relevant.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those

guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

ANSI C95.1 (1992) *

NCRP Report 86 (1986)

ICNIRP (1996)

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

*American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.

The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).

Phone Operation

NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Safety instructions

Suggestions for a more efficient operation

For your phone to operate most efficiently:

•Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily, when the phone is in use. The contact with the antenna affects call quality, and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise would be need.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations related to the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey these regulations. Also, if using your phone while driving, make sure to:

•Pay full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility;

•Use hands-free operation, if available;

•Pull off the road and park, before making or answering a call, if driving conditions demand so.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.

However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

Pacemaker

The Medical Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum distance of fifteen (15) centimeters, or six (6) inches, between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker, in order to avoid potential interference between them.

These advices are consistent with independent researches, and with recommendations based on wireless technology research.

People with pacemakers should:

•ALWAYS keep the phone at least fifteen centimeters (six inches) from their pacemaker, whenever the phone is turned on;

•Not carry the phone in a shirt pocket;

•Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker, to minimize the potential interference;

•If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

Safety instructions

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, we recommend that you contact your service provider.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical devices, consult your device manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your doctor can help you obtain this information.

Health Care Facilities

Turn off your phone in health care facilities, whenever there are signs asking you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded devices in motor vehicles.

Check with the manufacturer, or its representative, regarding your vehicle.

You should also consult the manufacturer about any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Facilities with signs

Turn off the phone in any facility where warning signs request you to do so.

Airplanes

FCC regulations prohibit the use of phones while in the air. Turn off your phone before boarding an airplane.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a ‘blasting area’ or in areas with signs that read: ‘Turn off two-way radios’ . Obey all signs and instructions.

Safety instructions

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Turn off the phone when in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.

Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire that could result in personal injury or death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often clearly marked, but not always. Among the potentially dangerous areas are:

Fueling areas (such as gas stations), areas below deck on boats, facilities where chemical products are transferred or stored, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders), and any other areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

For vehicles equipped with air bags

Air bags inflate with strong force. Do not place objects in the area over the air bag or in its deployment area, including wireless equipment, either installed or portable.

Serious injuries could occur if wireless equipment is improperly installed into the car when the air bag inflates.

Safety Information

Read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of your phone, and to prevent any damage.

Also, keep the user’s guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it.

Charger, Adapter and Battery Security

•The charger and adapter are designed only for indoor use.

•Dispose of your battery properly, or bring it to your wireless provider for recycling.

•The battery doesn’t need to be fully discharged before recharging.

•Only use LG approved chargers that are specifically made for your phone model, since they are designed to maximize the battery life.

•Do not disassemble or short-circuit it.

•Keep the metal contacts on the battery clean.

Safety instructions

•Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.

•Charge the battery after long periods without use to maximize its life.

•The battery life will vary depending on usage patterns and environmental conditions.

•Intensive use of backlighting, browser, and packet data connectivity affect battery life and talk/standby times.

•The role of self-protection interrupts the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn on the phone.

Explosion, Shock and Fire Danger

•Do not place the phone in a place exposed to excessive dust, and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.

•Unplug the power cord before cleaning the phone, and clean the power plug whenever it is dirty.

•When using the power plug, make sure it is firmly connected. Otherwise, it can overheat or start a fire.

•Placing the phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, clip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.

•Do not short-circuit the battery. Metal items, such as coins, paper clips, or pens, in your pocket or bag may cause a shortcircuit between the + and - terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). The short-circuit of the terminals may damage the battery and cause an explosion.

General Notice

•Using a damaged battery, or inserting it into the mouth can cause serious injuries.

•Do not place the phone in proximity to items containing magnetic components, such as credit cards, calling cards, bank books, or subway tickets. The phone magnetism may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.

•Talking on the phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality, because of the heat generated during use.

Safety instructions

•When the phone has not been in use for a long time, store it in a safe place, with the power cord unplugged.

•Using the phone close to a receiving equipment (such as TV or radio) may cause interference.

•Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, immediately turn it off and remove the battery. If your phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Facility.

•The power supply contains elements that could be harmful to your health, if components are handled directly. If this happens, we recommend immediate hand-washing.

•Do not paint the phone.

•Data stored in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, hardware repair or software upgrade. Please backup your important phone numbers (ringtones, text or voice messages, images, and videos might also get deleted). The manufacturer is not liable for damages due to loss of data.

•When using the phone in public places, you may set the ringer on vibrate to avoid disturbing others.

•Do not switch the phone on/off while it is in your ear.

•Repairs under warranty, at LG’s discretion, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.

Ambient temperatures

Use your phone in temperatures between 0 ºC and 35 ºC, if possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.

Safety instructions

Custom-designed

Features

Second screen

Second screen overview

Second screen lets you open apps and see urgent info without searching for it on the main screen. Customise the screen with apps and info you need.

You can set it to be enabled when the screen is on and off.

Using the device with the main screen off

You can view the current time, date or notifications without turning on the device, and launch functions such as Quick Tools, music player and more.

1Tap Settings Display Second screen Show when main screen off.

2 Configure the options as desired.

Custom-designed Features

Expandable notifications

When a notification comes in, tap the expandable view icon to view the notification.

Direct reply

When you receive a notification, you can reply to the recipient from the Second screen without closing the current app.

When the notification comes in on the Second screen, tap the arrow icon, then reply to the recipient.

Custom-designed Features

Signature Wallpaper

You can create a personalised lock screen wallpaper by using the first letter of your signature from the Second screen.

1Tap Settings Display Lock screen Wallpaper Signature Wallpaper, then tap .

2Enter your signature and tap SAVE to save the setting.

•The first letter of your signature is displayed on the locked screen.

3 Tap SET WALLPAPER to set the wallpaper.

• Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock, and select a screen lock method.

• This feature is disabled if the screen lock is set to None.






Customising the Signature Wallpaper						Signature wallpaper on the lock screen

Custom-designed Features

Video recording features

Wide-angle camera

You can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual field of vision by using the wide-angle on the front and rear camera.

Launch the Camera app, then tap/or/to switch between the standard and wide-angle.

Front camera

Standard angle icon					Wide-angle icon

Rear camera

Standard angle icon			Wide-angle icon

• See Starting the camera for details.

Custom-designed Features

Steady recording

You can use the Steady recording feature to minimise motion blur while recording a video.

Launch the Camera app, then tap AUTO ( A ) or MANUAL ()

Steady recording .

• See Starting the camera for details.

•This feature is unavailable in the following cases:

-Video size limitation: Resolution is set as UHD 16:9.

-FPS limitation: FPS is set as 1 FPS, 2 FPS, or 60 FPS.

Hi-Fi video recording

Record high quality videos by capturing higher quality sound with a wider dynamic frequency range using 3 sensitive AOP (Acoustic Overload Point) mics and incredible Hi-Fi Recording.

Launch the Camera app, then tap MANUAL () Hi-Fi .

• See Starting the camera for details.

•Hi-Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi-Fi.

•This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera.

Custom-designed Features

Tracking focus while using the camera

You can track and maintain focus on an object while taking photos or recording videos.

1 Launch the Camera app, then tap

Tracking focus.

2Before recording a video or taking a photo, lightly tap the screen to select an object to focus on.

3 Take the photo or start recording your video.

• See Starting the camera for details.

•To use this feature, select the standard camera () for taking photos or recording videos.

•This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera or the wideangle camera for taking a photo or recording a video.

•This feature is unavailable in the following cases:

-Video size limitation: Resolution is set as UHD 16:9.

-FPS limitation: FPS is set as 60 FPS.

Custom-designed Features

Audio recording features

HD Audio Recorder overview

You can configure the audio settings manually so that you can record audio based on the settings optimised for the selected mode.

Recording modes

You can record a highly defined audio file by selecting and configuring the audio mode to suit the recording environment.

Tap HD Audio Recorder.

CUSTOM

You can configure the desired settings to record audio.

CONCERT

You can record audio in a concert or other music events.

NORMAL

You can record audio without extra settings.

Custom-designed Features

Studio mode

You can play an audio file and record your voice at the same time.

You can record your voice along with the background music you selected. You can also create a chord by recording your voice multiple times.

You can record your comments over the original audio file of the presenter or speaker.

1 Tap HD Audio Recorder.

2 On the Second screen, select CUSTOM.

3 Tap .

4 Select an audio file to use as background music.

5 Tap to record voice.

6 Tap

to save the recorded file.

• Background music can only be played through earphones. Make sure to plug in earphones before using this feature.

Custom-designed Features

Other useful features for use of the HD Audio Recorder app

GAIN

You can adjust the sensitivity of the sound recorded by the microphone.

The higher the GAIN value is set, the more sensitively the sound is recorded.

LCF

You can filter any low-pitched noises such as the low hum of the air conditioner.

The higher the LCF (Low Cut Filter) value is set, the better high-frequency noises are filtered.

LMT

It can prevent clipping of the recorded sound. The higher the LMT (Limiter) value is set, the more low frequency sounds that will not get clipped.

• With one of the three recording modes selected, tap Settings, then customise the file type, bit depth, sampling rate and other settings.

•When you connect the earpiece to the device, appears. Tap and then select the microphone to use.

•You can monitor sound quality with the connected earpiece while recording an audio. While recording an audio in Studio mode, the sound monitoring is not supported. You can hear only the background music.

Custom-designed Features

Multi-tasking feature

Multi-Window

You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into the multiple windows.

While using an app, touch and hold from the Home touch buttons, then select an app from the recently used apps list.

•You can use two apps displayed on the main screen at the same time.

•To stop the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold .

• You can use this feature in an app that supports the Multi-Window feature.

•The Multi-Window feature is not supported by some apps, including downloaded apps.

Custom-designed Features

Overview screen

The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently used apps.

To view the list of recently used apps, tap on the Home, then tap the displayed app.

•Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the app with the Multi-Window. You can also tap at the top of each app.

Fingerprint recognition

Fingerprint recognition overview

You must register your fingerprint on your device first before using the fingerprint recognition function.

You can use the fingerprint recognition function in the following cases:

•To unlock the screen

•To view the locked content in the Gallery or QuickMemo+.

•Confirm a purchase by signing in to an app or identifying yourself with your fingerprint.

• Your fingerprint can be used by the device for user identification. Very similar fingerprints from different users may be recognised by the fingerprint sensor as the same fingerprint. To enhance the device security, set the screen lock to a pattern, PIN or password.

Custom-designed Features

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