LG MS500 User Guide

E N G L I S H

User Guide

MFL68003601(1.0)

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Important Customer Information

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

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.

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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.

Important Customer Information

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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.

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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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Important Customer Information

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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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Important Customer Information

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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 integral 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

Table of Contents

Important Customer Information...........................................................1

Table of Contents ................................................................................... 7

Technical Details .....................................................................................8

Getting to know your phone ................................................................ 10

Your Home screen .................................................................................17

Google account setup ..........................................................................23

Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................................24

Calls ...................................................................................................... 30

Contacts ................................................................................................33

Messaging .............................................................................................35

Email ......................................................................................................36

Camera ................................................................................................. 38

LG Unique Functions ........................................................................... 45

Multimedia ............................................................................................53

Utilities...................................................................................................57

The Web ............................................................................................... 64

Settings .................................................................................................67

LG On-Screen Phone ........................................................................... 81

Phone software update ....................................................................... 83

Trademarks ........................................................................................... 84

Accessories .......................................................................................... 85

Safety .................................................................................................... 86

FAQ ......................................................................................................109

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................. 116

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Technical Details

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Cautions

The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps,

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Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.

Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set to On.

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With the Android operating system, some available Play Store

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applications only operate correctly with phones that have a specific
screen resolution. Please be advised that some of the applications on the
Play Store may not be available for your phone due to an 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.

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.
Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic
components may 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.

Technical Details

Part 15.19 statement

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that causes 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
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 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 device operates on 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.

* Information subject to change.

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Getting to know your phone

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Phone Overview

Earpiece

Proximity Sensor

Front-Facing Camera Lens

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Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on

supported applications.

Power/Lock Key

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Press and hold to power on and off, restart, or enable

Airplane mode, or change the ringer type.

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Turns your screen on and off and locks it.

Touch screen

Back Key

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Returns to the previous screen.

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Closes pop-up menus and dialog boxes.

Menu Key

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Displays available options for the current screen or app.

Home Key

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Returns to the Home screen from any screen.

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Press and hold to view a list of the most recently used apps.

Proximity sensor

NOTE

When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the

WARNING!

TIP!

backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch
screen during calls.

Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch

screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This
could cause the sensor to malfunction.

• Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are

available.

• If your phone has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery,
install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds.

Rear View

Getting to know your phone

QuickButton
Volume Keys

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On the Home screen: Controls ringer volume

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During a call: Controls your earpiece volume

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When playing a song: Controls volume continuously

Power/Lock Key

Microphone

Earphone Jack

Back Cover

IR (infrared) LED

Back Camera Lens

Flash

NFC touch point

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Charger/Accessory Port

The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.

NOTICE

Speaker

Microphone

Getting to know your phone

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Installing the Micro SIM card and battery

Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To
insert the Micro SIM card and battery:

1. Hold the phone on your hand firmly. With the other hand, lift the back
cover using the fingertip cutout located on the bottom of the cover and
pull it up to remove it.

2. Slide the Micro SIM card into the Micro SIM card slot. Make sure the
gold contact area on the card is facing downwards and the notched side
is inserted first (see image below).

Getting to know your phone

3. Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone
and the battery and press the battery down until it clicks into place .

4. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down
until it clicks into place .

Charging your phone

A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone. A USB adapter,
which is included with your phone, is used to charge the battery. Ask your
local MPCS sales representative for further details regarding approved
batteries and chargers. Before using your phone for the first time, make
sure the battery is fully charged. An uncharged battery will be fully
recharged after at least 4 hours.

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Getting to know your phone

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USB Adapter

USB Cable

Make sure the battery is installed before connecting the USB adapter. If the battery is

NOTE

WARNING!

not installed and the USB adapter is connected, the phone will not operate properly
due to prolonged power cycling. Also, removing the battery with the USB adapter
connected may damage the device. Please unplug USB adapter before removing
battery.

If the touch screen does not function while the phone’s in the process of charging,

this may be due to an unstable power supply. As a result, disconnect the USB cable
from the device or unplug the USB adapter from the power outlet.

1. Connect the USB adapter and USB cable.

2. Plug the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/Accessory Port. Make sure
the ‘B’ side on the USB cable is facing upwards.

The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

NOTE

Getting to know your phone

Inserting a microSD card

Insert a microSD™ card to use the camera and other multimedia features.
Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card.

This device supports up to a 32GB microSD card.

NOTE

1. Remove the back cover as previously described.

2. Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is
facing upwards.

Removing the microSD card

To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, first you need to
unmount it.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap System settings
> Storage > Unmount SD card > OK.

2. Remove the back cover and battery, then gently pull the microSD card
from the slot.

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Getting to know your phone

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Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may

WARNING!

damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the microSD
card may be corrupted.

Formatting the microSD card

1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap System settings

2. Tap Erase SD card (twice).

3. If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card

All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card.

WARNING!

> Storage.

will then be formatted and ready to use.

If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after

NOTE

formatting since all the files will have been deleted.

Locking and unlocking the screen

If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically
turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves
battery power.

When you are not using the your phone, press the Power/Lock Key to
lock your phone.

If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be
still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs
before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls,
web access and data communications).

To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen
will appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock your
Home screen. The last screen you viewed will open.

Your Home screen

Touch Screen tips

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

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

Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and
not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact’s
available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the
context menu opens.

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

Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the
surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t
drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down
to scroll through a list, or browse through the different Home screens by
swiping from left to right (and vice versa).

Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example,
quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the
width of the screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out after taking
a picture (using the Camera), and when using Maps.

Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or
spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or Maps, or
when browsing pictures.

Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of
the screen adjusts to the device’s physical orientation.

NOTE

To select an item, touch the center of the icon.
Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm
touch.
Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any
other keys.

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Your Home screen

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Home screen

Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can
customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers.

NOTE

Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider.

On your Home screen, you can view application icons at the bottom of the
screen on the Quick Keys bar. The Quick Keys bar provides easy, one-touch
access to the functions you use the most.

Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a
call.

Touch the Contacts icon to open your contacts.

Touch the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu and create a
new message.

Touch the MetroWEB icon to access to the internet

Touch the Apps icon to display all of your installed applications. To open
any application, simply touch the icon in the applications list.

NOTE

To add an icon, touch and hold the desired icon and drag it to the Quick Keys bar. Release
it at the desired location. To remove an icon, touch and hold it, then drag it out of the
Quick Keys bar.

Customizing the Home screen

You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets
or wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favorite
apps and widgets to the Home screen.

To add items on your Home screen:

1. Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.

2. Tap the Apps, Downloads, or Widgets tab.

3. Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your finger.

To remove an item from the Home screen:

Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and lift your
finger.

Your Home screen

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TIP!

TIP!

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

Using folders

You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a
Home screen panel, and a folder will be created with both icons in it.

Returning to recently-used applications

1. Press and hold the Home Key . The screen displays a pop-up
containing the icons of applications you used recently.

2. Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back Key to return
to your previous screen.

Notifications

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and
alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads.

From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone’s current status and
pending notifications.

When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons
for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing
things like Wi-Fi or bat tery strength on the right.

NOTE

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Pending
notifications

System
notifications

Accessing notifications

Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. To close the
Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen
upwards.

Your Home screen

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Quick Settings

Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage
display brightness and more. The Quick Settings are located at the top of
the Notifications Panel.

NOTE

Touch and hold an icon from the Quick Settings section to view the function's settings
menu.

To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel

Open the Notifications Panel and scroll the Quick Settings to the right, then
touch . You can then view and rearrange the desired items on the Quick
Settings menu. To set more items to be displayed on the Notifications
panel, touch .

Notification icons on the Status Bar

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

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

No Micro SIM card installed Vibrate mode

No signal Battery fully charged

Your Home screen

Airplane mode Battery is charging

Connected to a Wi-Fi
network

Wired headset Uploading data

Call in progress Acquiring GPS

Call hold

Missed call Data is syncing

Bluetooth is on New Gmail

System warning New Hangouts message

Alarm is set New message

New voicemail Song is playing

Ringer is silenced

4G Mobile Hotspot active Wi-Fi Direct activated

SmartShare music playing SmartShare on

Downloading data

Receiving location data from
GPS

Phone is connected to PC via
USB cable or USB tethering
is active

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NOTE

The icons location in the Status Bar may differ according to the function or service.

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard
appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To
manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to
enter text.

Your Home screen

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Using the keypad & entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.

Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

Tap to use the voice input function. You can also touch and hold this icon

to select the handwriting and settings menu.

Tap to enter a space.

Tap to create a new line in the message field.

Tap to delete the previous character.

Entering special characters

The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. “á”).

For example, touch and hold the desired key (for example, the “a” key).
After the desired character appears, slide your finger over it and lift it off to
enter it.

Google account setup

When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the
network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use
certain Google services.

To set up your Google account:

Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen.

OR

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings >
Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > Google.

If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and
password, then touch . Otherwise, touch New and enter the necessary
information to create a new Google Account.

Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone
automatically synchronizes with your Google account on the Web.

Your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events and other information
from these applications and services on the Web are synchronized with
your phone. (This will depend on your synchronization settings.)

After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and take advantage of Google services
on your phone.

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Connecting to Networks and Devices

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Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of
the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without
extra charges.

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point
or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to
them. Others are hidden or use security features; you must configure your
phone to be able to connect to them. Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it
to extend the life of your battery.

NOTE

If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional charges may be
applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use.

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings >
Wi-Fi from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS section.

2. Tap to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.

3. Tap SEARCH to see a list of active and in-range Wi-Fi networks.

Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.

4. Touch a network to connect to it.

If the network is secured, you are prompted to enter a password or other

credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details)

5. The Status Bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.

Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application,
but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.

NOTE

• LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via
the Bluetooth wireless feature.

• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and
properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance
may be reduced.

• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG,
may be incompatible with your device.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device

You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings >
Bluetooth from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS section.

2. Tap to turn Bluetooth on. You will see the option to make your
phone visible and option to search devices. Then tap Search for devices
to view the devices in range.

3. Choose the device you want to pair with from the list.

4. Once the pairing is successful, your device will connect to the device.

NOTE

Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

1. Open the item and tap .

2. Tap Bluetooth to share via Bluetooth.

NOTE

3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.

Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings >

2. Tap to turn Bluetooth on and tap the checkbox next to LGMS500 to

NOTE

3. Pair the devices and tap Accept when you receive a Bluetooth

Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth
PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it.

OR
Touch and hold the item and select Share.
OR

Open the item and tap the Menu Key > Share.

The method for selecting an option may vary by the type of item you want to share
(picture, video, contact, etc.).

Bluetooth.

allow other devices to search for yours.

To select the length of time that your device will be visible, tap the Menu Key >
Visibility timeout.

Authorization Request to accept the file(s).

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Tethering

You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by
activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a
USB cable.

To tether your phone with your computer using the USB

1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.

2. Tap the Menu Key > System settings > Tethering & Networks. Tap
the USB tethering switch to turn it on.

NOTE

To use your phone’s tethering capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile
Hotspot service added to your rate plan. Performance may vary depending on the
number of devices connected and other factors.
You cannot access your phone’s microSD card on your computer when using USB
tethering.

Smartphone Mobile Hotspots

You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for
up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection.

To create a portable hotspot, tap the Menu Key > System settings >
Tethering & Networks > 4G Mobile Hotspot. Then tap the checkbox next
to 4G Mobile Hotspot to turn the feature on. A checkmark indicates that
the function is active. Tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and set a password
upon first use.

NOTE

To use your phone’s Hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile
Hotspot service added to your rate plan. In addition, your Smartphone Mobile
Hotspot service cannot be used at the same time as Wi-Fi. Please close your WiFi
connection prior to launching this service. Performance may vary depending on the
number of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, other
unauthorized devices be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection.

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through SmartShare

Wi-Fi Direct automatically scans nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices and the
searched devices are listed as they are found. This allows you to select a
specific device to share multimedia data with through SmartShare.

NOTE

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings >

Wi-Fi Direct cannot be enabled while using other Wi-Fi functions.

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Wi-Fi from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS section.

2. Tap to turn Wi-Fi on and touch the Menu Key > Wi-Fi Direct.

3. Select a device to connect with from the scanned device list.

CREATE GROUP – Touch to activate group owner mode, which enables
the legacy Wi-Fi devices to connect by scanning your phone.

NOTE

When your phone becomes a group owner it will consume more battery power than
when it is a client. The Wi-Fi Direct connection does not provide Internet service. As
a result, additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services.
Check data charges with your network provider.

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 turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > SmartShare .

2. Touch the Menu Key > Settings.

3. Touch Contents share to allow your device to be detected by other
devices.

• Select Sharing requests if you would like to select how to accept sharing

requests from other devices. Choose from Always accept, Always ask,
and Always deny.

• Touch Receive files if you would like to allow the other devices to upload

media files to my phone.

NOTE

4. Touch Shared contents to checkmark the types of content you would

•Choose from Photos, Videos, and Music.

5. SmartShare is now activated and ready to share contents.

Make sure that the microSD card is correctly mounted and the Receive files option
in the Settings menu is checked.

like to share.

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To control your renderer devices

Let your renderer device (e.g., TV) play multimedia contents from your
remote content library (e.g., PC).

NOTE

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > SmartShare .

2. Touch the Player icon and select the device from the renderer

3. Touch the Library icon and select the device of the remote content

4. You can browse the content library.

5. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and touch Play or touch the Menu

Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your devices is properly configured (e.g., for
TV and PC).

device list.

library.

Key > Play.

To share content from your phone to your renderer device (e.g. TV)

NOTE

1. While watching your pictures or videos using the Gallery application,

NOTE

2. Select the device from renderer lists to play the files.

NOTICE

Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured.

touch / / at the top of the screen.

: Need to be connected network

: Select the device on network

: Currently, the content is being shared through SmartShare.

Follow the similar steps to use the Music, Video Player, or Polaris Viewer 4 to share
contents.

• Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection
to use this application.

• Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and
will not appear in the renderer device list.

• Your device may not be able to play some content.