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.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

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.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

To download contents from the remote content library

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

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

library.

3. You can browse the content library.

4. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Download or touch
the Menu Key > Download.

NOTICE

Some contents are not supported.

To upload content to the remote content library

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

2. Touch the Library icon and select My phone.

3. You can browse the local content library to find the content(s) you want.

4. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Upload or touch the
Menu Key > Upload.

5. Select the device of the remote content library to be uploaded.

NOTICE

Some DLNA enabled devices do not support the DMS upload functionality and will
not upload files. Some contents are not supported.

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Calls

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Making a call

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the keypad.

2. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear .

3. Tap Call to make a call.

4. To end a call, tap End .

TIP!

To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold .

Calling your contacts

1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.

2. Scroll through the contact list or tap the Search contacts box and enter
the first letter(s) of the contact you want to call. You can also tap a letter
along the right side of the screen to access names starting with the
chosen letter.

3. In the list that is displayed, tap the contact you want to call.

4. In the Contact Info screen, tap the phone number you wish to call.

Answering and rejecting a call

Locked screen

To answer an incoming call when the screen is locked, swipe Answer
in any direction. Swipe Decline in any direction to decline an incoming
call.

Unlocked screen

To answer an incoming call when the screen is unlocked, tap Answer .
To decline the call, tap Decline .

TIP!

Decline with message

You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to
reject a call with message during a meeting.

Adjusting the in-call volume

To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Keys on the left
side of the phone.

Calls

Making a second call

1. During your initial call, tap the Menu Key and select Add call.

2. Dial the number or search your contacts.

3. Tap Call to connect the call.

4. Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be put
on hold.

5. Tap the call entry on the screen to toggle between active calls or tap
Merge calls to merge the calls.

6. To end active calls, tap End . If there is no active call, it will end the
call on Hold.

Ending a Call

Tap End to end a call.

NOTE

If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you will
be notified that you are still on an active call by the green phone icon within
the Status Bar.

To redial recent numbers, touch Redial at the end of the call or find the number
within the Call logs and tap Call to the right of the entry.

Active Call Notification

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Ending a Call from the Status Bar

1. Touch and drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel.

2. Tap End call to end the currently active call.

Viewing your call logs

From the Home screen, tap Phone , then tap the Call logs tab.

View a complete list of all dialed, received, and missed voice calls.

Calls

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TIP!

Tap any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call.

Tap the Menu Key , then tap Clear to delete entries individually or Clear all to

delete all.

Call settings

You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other
special features offered by MetroPCS.

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

2. Tap Call and set any desired options.

Contacts

You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the
contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing
contacts.

Searching for a contact

1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.

2. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the
keypad. You can also tap a letter along the right side of the screen to
access names starting with the chosen letter.

Adding a new contact

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and enter the new contact’s
number.

2. Tap Add to Contacts > Create new contact. Select the desired account (if
applicable).

3. If you want to add a picture to the new contact, tap . Choose from
Take photo to take a picture using the camera or Select from Gallery.
Then browse for an image and select it.

4. Tap to enter more specific name information.

5. Enter the details about your contact.

6. Tap Save to save the contact entry.

Favorite Contacts

You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.

To add a contact to your favorites

1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.

2. Tap a contact to view its details.

3. Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns gold and
the contact is added to your favorites.

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To remove a contact from your favorites list

1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.

2. Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts.

3. Tap a contact to view its details.

4. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey
and the contact is removed from your favorites.

Creating a group

1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.

2. Tap the Groups tab, then tap the Menu Key and select New group.

3. Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a ringtone for the
group.

4. Tap Save to save the group.

NOTE

If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost. They will
remain in your contacts.

Messaging

Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive,
easy-to-use menu.

Conversation view

Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological
order and and message threads so that you can conveniently see an
overview of your conversations.

Sending a message

1. From the Home screen, tap Messaging , then tap Compose to
create a new message.

2. Enter a contact name or phone number in the To field. As you enter
the contact name, matching message appear. You can tap a suggested
recipient. You can also add multiple message

3. Tap the text field to start entering your message.

4. Tap the Menu Key to open the options menu. Choose from any of
the available options.

5. Tap Send to send your message.

WARNING!

If an image, video, or audio file is added to a text message, it will be automatically

NOTE

The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the text
message is coded and the language used in the message.

converted into a multimedia message and your service plan will be decremented
accordingly.

When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible notification.

Using smilies and emojis

Liven up your messages using smilies and emojis. When writing a new
message, tap or the Menu Key , then tap Insert smiley.

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Changing your message settings

Your phone’s message settings are predefined, so you can send messages
immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.

• From the Home screen, tap Messaging > Menu Key > Settings.

Email

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You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail.
The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP
and Exchange.

Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the
account settings you need.

Managing an email account

The first time you open the Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help
you to set up an email account.

After the initial setup, Email displays the contents of your inbox. If you have
added more than one account, you can switch among accounts.

To add another email account:

•Open the Email application and tap the Menu Key > Settings > .

To change an email account’s settings:

• Open the Email application and tap the Menu Key > Settings. Tap

General settings to change settings that affect all email accounts, or tap

the desired account to change settings for individual accounts.

To delete an email account:

• Open the Email application and tap the Menu Key > Settings >

> tap an account you want to delete > Remove > Yes.

Working with account folders

Open the Email application and tap the Menu Key and select Folders.
Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on
the features supported by your account’s service provider, you may have
additional folders.

Email

Composing and sending email

To compose and send a message

1. While in the Email application, tap Write .

2. Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter
text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate
multiple addresses using semicolons.

3. Tap Menu Key to add a Cc/Bcc and tap Attach to attach files, if
required.

4. Enter the subject and your message.

5. Tap Send to send the message.
If you aren’t connected to a network, for example, if you’re working in
airplane mode, the messages that you send will be stored in your Outbox
folder until you connect to a network again. If it contains any pending
messages, the Outbox will be displayed on the Accounts screen.

TIP!

When a new email arrives in your Inbox, you will be notified by a sound or vibration.
Tap the email notification to stop receiving notifications.

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Camera

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To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen.

Getting to know the viewfinder

Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the
front–facing camera lens.

Voice shutter – To take a photo, say one of the following words:
Cheese, Smile, Whisky, Kimchi or LG.

Time catch shot – Touch this icon to capture the missing moment
before pressing the shutter.

Shot mode – Choose from Normal, HDR, Panorama, Continuous shot
or Portrait +.

Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the
advanced settings on the following page.

Mode switch – Touch this icon and drag it downwards to switch to video
mode.

Capture – Touch to capture a picture.

Gallery – Touch to view the last photo you captured. This enables you to
access your Gallery and view saved photos while in camera mode.

NOTE

Please ensure the camera lens is clean before taking pictures.

Camera

Using the advanced settings

In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the
camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap
the Back Key .

Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu.

Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in dark
conditions.

Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the photo.

Focuses on a specific spot.

Selects photo resolution. If you choose high resolution, file size will
increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in
the memory.

Finds the appropriate color and light settings for the current
environment.

The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera’s light
sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera. This is
useful in darker conditions when you cannot use the flash.

Improves color quality in various lighting conditions.

Applies artistic effects to your pictures.

Sets a delay after the capture button is pressed. This is ideal if you
want to be in the photo.

Activate this to use your phone’s location-based services. Take
pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you
upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geo tagging, you can
see the pictures displayed on a map.

This function is only available when the GPS function is active.

NOTE

Selects a shutter sound.

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Set the storage location for your pictures. Choose from Internal
storage and SD card.

●

TIP!

When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white

balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next
photo.

●

The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo

color or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the
Settings menu.

Taking a quick photo

1. Open the Camera application.

2. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you
want to photograph.

3. A focus box will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. You can
also tap anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot.

4. When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your
subject.

5. Touch to capture the photo.

Once you’ve taken a photo

Touch image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the
last photo you took. The following options are available:

Touch to share your photo using the SmartShare function.

Touch to take another photo immediately.

Touch to share your photo with others using any of the available
methods.

Touch to delete the photo.

TIP!

If you have a social networking account and set it up on your phone, you can share
your photo with your social networking community.

Camera

Touch the Menu Key to open all advanced options.

Set image as – Touch to use the photo as a Contact photo, Home screen
wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper.

Move – Touch to move the photo to another place.

Copy – Touch to copy the selected photo and save it to another album.

Rename – Touch to edit the name of the selected photo.

Rotate left/right – To rotate left or right.

Crop – Crop your photo. Move your finger across the screen to select the

area to be cropped.

Edit – View and edit the photo.

Applies a brightness effect to your photo.

Applies artistic effects to your photos.

Applies color effects to your photos.

Applies additional options to your photos.

Slideshow – Automatically shows you the images in the current folder one
after the other.

Details – Find out more information about the contents.

Viewing your saved photos

You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the
image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen and your Gallery will
be displayed.

•To view more photos, scroll left or right.

• To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread

them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).

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To open the Camcorder application, tap Apps > Camcorder .

Getting to know the viewfinder

Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the
front-facing camera lens.

Video size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are
recording.

Live effect – Live effect provides various visual effects when taking a
video.

Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a video in dark
conditions.

Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the
advanced settings on the following page.

Mode switch – Touch this icon and drag it upwards to switch to camera
mode.

Record – Starts recording video.

Gallery – Touch to view the last video you recorded. This enables you to
access your Gallery and view your saved videos while in video mode.

TIP!

When recording a video, place two fingers on the screen and pinch to use the Zoom
function.

Using the advanced settings

Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options.

Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu.

Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video.

Improves color quality in various lighting conditions.

Choose a color tone to use for your new view.

Activate this to use your phone’s location-based services.

Set the storage location for your pictures. Choose from Internal
storage and SD card.

Recording a quick video

1. Open the Camcorder application.

2. The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen.

3. Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to
capture in your video.

4. Touch once to start recording.

5. A timer showing the length of the video will appear.

6. Touch on the screen to stop recording.

NOTE

Touch on the screen to take a picture while you're recording.

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After recording a video

Touch the image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view
the video. The following options are available:

Touch to share your video using the SmartShare function.

Touch to record another video immediately.

Touch to share your video with others using any of the available
methods.

Touch to delete the video.

Watching your saved videos

1. In the viewfinder, touch the image preview in the bottom right corner of
the screen.

2. Your Gallery will appear on the screen.

3. Tap a video to play it automatically.

Adjusting the volume when viewing a video

To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on
the left side of the phone.

LG Unique Functions

QuickMemo

The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen
shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and
friends with QuickMemo.

1. To access the QuickMemo
feature, slide the Status Bar
downwards and touch .

2. Select the desired menu option
from Pen type, Color, and
Eraser. Then create a memo.

3. Tap in the Edit menu and
select to save the memo. To
exit QuickMemo at any time,
tap the Back Key .

●

NOTE

Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail.

●

You can also access QuickMemo by quickly pressing the QuickButton Key. (When

default app is QuickMemo.)

Using the QuickMemo options

The following options are available when using QuickMemo.

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Touch to keep the current memo on the screen and use other
phone features simultaneously.

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Selects whether to use the current image or a note image as
your background.

Allows you to undo and redo previous actions.

Selects the pen type and the color.

Erases the memo that you created.

Touch to share your memo with others using any of the
available methods.

Saves the memo in the Gallery.

Viewing the saved QuickMemo

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery and select the
QuickMemo album.

QuickRemote

QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV
and cable box.

NOTE

QuickRemote may not be available for some devices and areas.

To open and set up the QuickRemote application

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps > QuickRemote .

2. Touch to select a room type and touch to add the device.

LG Unique Functions

3. Select the type of device and manufacturer, then follow the on-screen
instructions to configure the device(s).

NOTE

The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR)
signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you
use the QuickRemote function. This function may not be supported depending on the
model, the manufacturer or service company.

Using QuickRemote

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps > QuickRemote to open a
QuickRemote bar with all of the remotes you set up.

2. Select the remote you want by tapping its type/name at the top of the
QuickRemote bar.

3. Tap the buttons on the displayed remote.

NOTE

When adding remote control of TV, QuickRemote could use the INPUT button to
configure the appropriate remote control. When configuring the INPUT button, the
input source of the TV could change. To reset the input source of your TV, tap the
INPUT button on QuickRemote several times(depending on number of devices
connected on TV) until you reach the desired option.

QuickRemote options

To access the QuickRemote Options menu, tap the Menu Key to select
the desired option.

●

NOTE

QuickRemote cannot be used during a call or when connected to a Bluetooth device

or Ear-mic.

●

While playing music in the background, pressing any QuickRemote button will mute

the sound for a second.

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Live Zooming

Live Zooming allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a portion of a video
that is being played to make the desired scan appear larger or smaller.

When viewing the video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or
spreading motion to zoom in or out.

●

NOTE

When playing a video, slide the screen up or down to adjust the screen brightness.

●

When playing a video, slide the screen left or right to rewind or fast-forward.

●

Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but

firm touch.

QSlide

The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone’s display for easy
multi-tasking.

Tap to exit the QSlide function
and return to full window.

OR

Slide to adjust transparency.

Tap to exit the QSlide function.

NOTE

The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time.

LG Unique Functions

1. Open the Notifications Panel and tap the desired app from the QSlide
apps section.

OR

While using an application that supports QSlide, tap . The function will
be displayed continuously as a small window on your screen.

2. Slide to adjust the transparency level.

Quick Translator

Simply aim the camera of your smart phone at the foreign sentence you
want to understand. You can get the real-time translation anywhere and
anytime. You can buy additional dictionaries for offline translation from the
Google Play Store.

Home language.
Destination language.
Translation of word.
Translation of sentence.
Translation of block.
Flash.

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1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Quick Translator .

2. Touch Word, Line or Block.

3. Select and select the desired home and destination languages at the top
of the screen.

4. Hold the phone toward the subject you want to translate for a few
seconds.

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NOTE

NOTE

Only one dictionary is provided free of charge. Additional dictionaries must
be purchased. Please select the dictionary you would like to install as your
complimentary dictionary.

There may be a difference in the rate of recognization depending on the size, font,
color, brightness and angle of the letters that need to be translated.

VuTalk

Use the VuTalk to create notebook cotents using real-time interactive
handwriting and shared emotional conversations.

●

NOTE

Additional charges may be applied for data services when using VuTalk.

●

Connect to a Vu-Talk enabled device to use VuTalk.

●

During a voice call, you can use VuTalk only when connected to the 4G data network

or WI-FI.

●

Please keep in mind that the screen may lock if nothing is entered for a period of

time.

Registering VuTalk

1. From the Home screen, tap .

2. Tap and read the terms and conditions.

3. If agreed, accept the terms and conditions and tap OK.

• Once you register the VuTalk service, you can set up settings by tapping

> VuTalk settings.

•You can also register the VuTalk service tapping during a call screen.

Call screenContacts screen

• Before registering

Register
the VuTalk
service

the VuTalk service:
Register the VuTalk
service

• After registering
the VuTalk service:

Launch the VuTalk
feature

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Using VuTalk

1. Open the Contacts app and tap to display only VuTalk users.

2. Tap the contact you want to connect to using VuTalk.

3. On the contact's details screen, tap .

Contact details screenContacts screen

Display
VuTalk
users

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VuTalk user

Connect with VuTalk

VuTalk confirmation screenVuTalk request screen

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•Tap to attach an image, take a photo, add a location, or a sticker.

A example of use 2A example of use 1

3. Tap or to end VuTalk feature.

•VuTalk contents are saved to the Gallery when the VuTalk feature ends.

• Tap to end the VuTalk session. Tapping the Home Key does not end the

session.

Multimedia

Gallery

You can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy
access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia
files like pictures and videos.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery .
You can manage and share all your image and video files with Gallery.

●

NOTE

● Some files may not play properly, depending on how they are encoded.

Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the

device.

Viewing pictures

Launching Gallery displays your available folders. When another application,
such as Email, saves a picture, the download folder is automatically created
to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically
creates the Screenshots folder. Tap a folder to open it.

Pictures are displayed by creation date in a folder. Select a picture to view it
full screen. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.

Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image:

• Double-tap anywhere to zoom in. Double-tap again to return to fullscreen
view.

•Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out.

Playing videos

Video files display the icon in the preview. Select a video and tap to
play it.

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Viewing photo and video options

When viewing a photo or video, tap the Menu Key and use the
advanced editing options.

Deleting images and videos

Use one of the following methods:

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• In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete,

then tap Delete.

• When viewing a photo or video, tap .

Setting as wallpaper

When viewing a photo, touch the Menu Key > Set image as and
select Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper.

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NOTE

Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.

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If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open

files.

Videos

Your phone has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos.

Playing a video

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

2. Select the video you want to play.

Touch to pause video playback.

Touch to resume video playback.

Touch to fast-forward 10 seconds.

Touch to rewind 10 seconds.

Touch to manage the video volume.

Touch to change the ratio of the video screen.

Touch access QSlide and display the video in small window.

Touch to share your video via the SmartShare function.

Touch to lock the window.

To change the volume while watching a video, press the Volume Keys on
the left side of the phone.

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Touch and hold a video in the list to access the following options: Share,
Trim, Delete and Details.

Music

Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To
access the music player, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab
> Music .

Add music files to your phone

Start by transferring music files to your phone:

•Transfer music using Media sync (MTP).

•Download from the wireless Web.

•Synchronize your phone to a computer.

•Receive files via Bluetooth.

Transfer music using Media sync (MTP)

1. Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable.

2. Select the Media sync (MTP) option. Your phone will appear as another

hard drive on your computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy the files
from your PC to the drive folder.

3. When you’re finished transferring files, swipe the Status Bar down and

touch USB connected > Charge only. You may now safely unplug your
device.

Playing a song

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

2. Touch the Songs tab.

3. Select the song you want to play.

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Touch to share your music via the SmartShare function.

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Touch to set shuffle mode

Touch to set repeat mode

Touch to manage the music volume

Touch to pause playback

Touch to resume playback

Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist.
Touch and hold to fast-forward.

Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to
return to the previous song. Touch and hold to rewind.

Touch to add the song to the Favorites playlist.

Touch to see the current playlist

Touch to set various audio effects.

To change the volume while listening to music, press the Volume Keys on
the left side of the phone.

Touch and hold any song in the list to access the following options: Play,
Add to playlist, Share, Set as ringtone, Delete, Details and Search.

NOTE

Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright
laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or
copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted
material. Before downloading or copying the file, check the national laws of the
relevant country concerning the use of such material.

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Setting your alarm

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock >

.

2. Set the desired alarm time.

3. Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume,

Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo.

4. Touch Save.

NOTE

To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, touch the Menu Key and
select Settings.

Using your calculator

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

2. Touch the number keys to enter numbers.

3. For simple calculations, touch the function you want to perform ( , ,

or ) followed by .

4. For more complex calculations, touch the Menu Key , select the

Advanced panel, then choose the desired function.

NOTE

To view the calculation history, tap .

Adding an event to your calendar

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

2. Tap to change the calendar view (Day, Week, Month, Agenda).

3. Tap on the date for which you wish to add an event and tap the New .

4. Touch the Event name field and enter the event name.

5. Touch the Location field and enter the location. Check the date and enter

the time you wish your event to start and finish.

6. If you wish to add a note to your event, touch the Description field and

enter the details.

7. If you wish to repeat the alarm, set REPEAT and set REMINDERS, if

necessary.

8. Touch Save to save the event in the calendar.

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File Manager

The File Manager application allows you to manage files in your internal/
external storage.

To open the File Manager application

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Files Manager .

File Manager Options

: Allows you to create a new folder.

: Allows you to move files and folders to another folder.

: Allows you to delete files and folders.

: Allows you to search for files.

Tap the Menu Key to access the following options.

Sort by: Allows you to sort files and folders by Name, Size, Date, and Type.

View by: Allows you to change the view mode to List or Grid.

Copy: Allows you to copy files and folders and paste them in another

location.

Share: Allows you to share files and folders with others.

Upload: Allows you to upload files and folders to online storge

Zip: Allows you to compress files and folders into a .zip file.

Exit: Allows you to exit the application.

Application Manager

You can manage your programs with Application Manager.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager .

2. The Application Manager lists your installed apps along with their size

and version.

3. Tap Uninstall to uninstall the app, then tap OK to confirm.

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Application Manager Settings

To adjust the Application Manager settings, tap the Menu Key and
select Settings. The following settings are available.

• Update notification cycle: Allows you to set the notification cycle for app
updates.

•Auto app update: Automatically updates apps if available.

•Update over Wi-Fi only: Updates apps only via Wi-Fi.

Visual Voicemail

The Visual Voicemail application allows users to view a list of people who
left voicemail messages on your phone. You can listen to your message
without being limited by the date.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Visual Voicemail .

2. A list of the voicemail messages will be displayed.

Important!

NOTE

If this is the first time accessing Visual Voicemail, you may be prompted to enter a
new PIN code and touch Next to activate Visual Voicemail.

To use your phone’s Visual Voicemail capability, you must have the Visual Voicemail
service added to your rate plan.

3. Tap an on-screen voicemail message to play it back.

Voice Recorder

Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.

Recording a sound or voice

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Voice Recorder .

2. Touch to begin recording.

3. Touch to end the recording.

4. Touch to listen to the recording.

NOTE

Touch to access your list of recordings. You can listen to the saved recordings.
The available recording time may differ from actual recording time.

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Sending the voice recording

1. Once you have finished recording, you can send the audio clip by

touching .

2. Choose from any of the available methods for sharing.

Task Manager

You can manage your applications using Task Manager. You can easily check
the number of applications that are currently running and shut down certain
applications.

To access Task Manager, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab
> Task Manager .

Task Manager Options

•Touch Stop to stop individual apps.

•Tap Stop all to stop all currently running apps.

•Tap the Menu Key to access Help, Sort by, Settings

Polaris Viewer 4

Polaris Viewer 4 is a professional mobile office solution that lets users
conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel
and PowerPoint files, anywhere or anytime, using their mobile devices.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Polaris Viewer 4 .

Viewing files

Mobile users can now easily view a wide variety of file types, including
Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF, right on their mobile devices.
When viewing documents using Polaris Viewer 4, the objects and layout
remain the same as in the original documents.

1. Open the Polaris Viewer 4 and select List view or Grid View.

2. Choose the document you want to view.

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FileShare

This feature allows you to share files from your phone.

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

2. Choose the types of content you would like to share. Choose from

Images, Videos, Music and Documents.

3. Tap Send file in the upper right corner of the screen, then checkmark

the file(s) you want to share.

4. Tap Send at the bottom of the screen to begin scanning for available

devices, then select the device you want from the list.

5. Tap Send at the bottom of the screen to use the selected device to send

your file(s).

LG Backup

About backing up and restoring smartphone data

It is recommended that you regularly create and save a backup file of your
data, especially before updating any software. Maintaining a current backup
file may allow you to recover smartphone data if your smartphone is lost,
stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.

This Backup application is supported between LG smartphones, other
software or operating system versions. As a result, when you buy the new
LG smartphone, you can restore the current phone data to your new phone.

If you have the Backup application preloaded on your smartphone, you can
backup and restore most of your smart phone data, including downloaded
and pre-installed applications, bookmarks, calendar entries, call logs,
contacts, home screen settings, messages, and system settings. You may
also:

•Perform a manual backup of your smartphone data.

•Schedule automatic backups of your smartphone data.

•Restore your smartphone data.

NOTE

Please note that the Backup function does not support the backup of User data &
Media data (Picture/Video/Music). Please backup those files using the Media sync

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(MTP). Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable and touch Media
sync (MTP).

WARNING!

To protect against unexpected shutoff during backup or restore operations, due to
insufficient battery power, you should always keep your battery fully charged.

Backup your smart phone data

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > LG Backup >

Manual backup > Internal storage or SD Card.

2. Touch New backup to enter a name for your backup file and select Next.

3. Select the check box next to the item you want to backup and select

Backup to continue.

4. When all selected files have been backed up, you will see the message

Backup complete.

Scheduling automatic backups

You can also program automatic backups for the data on your smartphone
according to your schedule setting. To do this, complete the following
steps:

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > LG Backup >

Auto backup.

2. On the Backup Location screen, touch Internal storage or SD card.

3. Enter a name for your backup file and select Next.

4. Select the check box next to the data you want to backup, and select

Next.

5. Enter the time and select how often to perform backups.

6. Tap Done to save the settings.

Restoring smartphone data

NOTE

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > LG Backup >

2. On the Restore screen, select a backup file that contains the data you

All files that are stored on your smart phone are deleted before the backup file is
restored.

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wish to restore.

3. Select the check box next to the item you wish to restore and select

Restore to restore it to your phone.

NOTE

Please note that your phone data will be overwritten with the content of your backup.

4. If the backup file is encrypted, type the password that you created to

encrypt it.

5. When all selected files have been restored, the phone will automatically

be restart.

NOTE

You can set the Lock option when creating backups to encrypt your backup files for
extra protection.

Touch from the Backup home screen, and enter a password and hint
in case you forgot your password. Once you have set up a password, you
need to enter it every time you want to do backup/restore.

Google+

Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social
network service.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Google+ .

NOTE

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Voice Search

Use this application to search webpages using voice.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Voice Search .

2. Tap the mic icon and say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears

on the screen.

3. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

NOTE

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Downloads

Use this application to see what files have been downloaded.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Downloads .

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MetroWEB

Use this application to browse the Internet. The MetroWEB application gives
you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment
and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever
you enjoy.

NOTE

Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading
content. Check data charges with your network provider.

From the Home screen, tap MetroWEB .

Using the MetroWEB toolbar

Touch and hold the MetroWEB toolbar and slide it upwards with your finger
to open it. The following options are available.

Touch to go back one page.

Touch to go forward one page, to the page you connected to after
the current one. This is the opposite of what happens when you
touch the Back Key , which takes you to the previous page.

Touch to go to the Home page.

Touch to add a new window.

Touch to access your bookmarks.

Viewing webpages

Tap the web address field, enter the web address and tap on the
keyboard.

Opening a page

To open a new page, tap on the MetroWEB toolbar.

To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to
view it.

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Searching the web by voice

Tap the web address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of
the suggested keywords that appear.

NOTE

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Bookmarks

To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu Key > Save to
bookmarks. Enter the desired information and tap OK.

To open a bookmarked webpage, tap on the MetroWEB toolbar and
select one.

History

Tap on the MetroWEB toolbar and select the History tab to open a
webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap
the Menu Key > Clear all history.

Using QSlide

Use this feature to access the Internet without closing the current
application.

While viewing content on MetroWEB, tap . You can then browse other
information on your phone. To view the browser in full screen, tap . To
close the browser, tap .

Chrome

Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Chrome .

NOTE

This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider.

Viewing webpages

Tap the web address field, enter a web address or search criteria, and tap

on the keyboard.

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To go to a new page, tap > New tab.

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To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to
select it.

Searching the web by voice

Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword and select one of the
suggested keywords that appear.

Syncing with other devices

Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device
when you are logged in with the same Google account.

To view open tabs on other devices, tap the Menu Key > Other
devices. You must be signed in to the same Google account on all devices.
Select a webpage to open.

Adding bookmarks

To add bookmarks, tap the Menu Key > .

Settings

Access the Settings menu

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

OR

From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings.

2. Select a setting category and select an option.

WIRELESS & NETWORKS

< Airplane mode >

Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggle between On and Off.
Activating Airplane mode disables all wireless connections.

< Wi-Fi >

Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on and connect to available Wi-Fi
networks. Tap again to turn Wi-Fi off.

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TIP!

< Bluetooth >

Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn Bluetooth on and connect to available
Bluetooth devices. Tap again to turn Bluetooth off.

< Mobile data >

Displays the data usage and allows you to set the mobile data usage limit.

< Call >

Configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special
features offered by your carrier.

Fixed dialing numbers – Turn on and compile a list of numbers that can be
called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2, which is available from your
operator. Only numbers within the fixed dial list can be called from your
phone.

To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to
enter the MAC address of your phone in the router.
You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: From the Home

screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi > Menu Key > Advanced >
MAC address.

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Voicemail – Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service.

Incoming call popup - Display incoming call popup when using camera

and videos.

Call reject – Allows you to set the call reject function. Choose from Call
reject mode or Rejection list.

Decline with message – When you want to reject a call, you can send a

quick message using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call
during a meeting.

Connection vibration – Vibrates your phone when the other party answers
the call.

Privacy keeper – Hides the caller name and number for an incoming call.

Power button ends call – Allows you end calls by pressing the Power/Lock

Key instead of the End button on your screen.

TTY mode – Opens a dialog box to set TTY mode to communicate with
other TTY devices.

Hearing aids – Checkmark enables hearing aid compatibility.

Call forwarding – Choose whether to divert all calls when the line is busy,

when there is no answer or when you have no signal.

Wi-Fi Calling

Important!

Wi-Fi Calling requires that you use the SIM card that is shipped with your phone.
Also, you must register your address for 9-1-1. Wi-Fi Calling will not work until you
have registered for 9-1-1 by logging into your account at www.metropcs.com. Go to
your profile and click Customer Info and continue on to enter your address.

About Wi-Fi Calling

Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage and allows you to make phone
calls and send messages over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is
available). Unless your rate plan provides otherwise, Wi-Fi Calling minutes
count the same as MPCS cellular calling minutes on your phone bill.

- To use Wi-Fi Calling, you must first turn on Wi-Fi, connect to a Wi-Fi

network, and then turn on Wi-Fi Calling.

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- When the Wi-Fi Calling feature is on, your phone displays the Wi-Fi Calling

icon on the Status Bar.

- To stay on a Wi-Fi call, you must remain within range of the Wi-Fi network.

Your call will drop as you leave the Wi-Fi range. When your Wi-Fi signal
weakens, your phone will beep and display a warning message alerting you
that your call will drop if the signal gets weaker.

Wi-Fi Calling offers three connection options:

- Wi-Fi Preferred: All calls are made over an available Wi-Fi network. If there

are no available Wi-Fi networks calls are made over the cellular network.

- Cellular Network Preferred: All calls are made over the cellular network

unless the cellular network is not available, then calls are made over an
available Wi-Fi network.

- Never use Cellular Network: All calls are made over an available Wi-

Fi network. If there are no available Wi-Fi networks, your calls will not
connect.

Call barring – Lock incoming, outgoing or international calls.

Call duration – View the duration of calls including Last call, All calls, Dialed

calls and Received calls.

Voice clarity - Enhance voice sound quality in noisy environment.

Additional settings – Allows you to change the following settings:

•Caller ID: Choose whether to display your number in an outgoing call.

• Call waiting: If call waiting is activated, the handset will notify you of

an incoming call while you are on a call (depending on your network
provider).

<Share & Connect>

Allows you to share folders with other devices via wireless connection.

NFC – NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless technology that
enables data transmission between two objects when they are brought
within a few inches of each others. When you enable NFC on your phone,

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your phone can exchange data with other NFC-enabled devices or read
information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers, and other
products.

Android Beam – When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content
to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. For
example, you can beam Browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, Polaris
Viewer 4 files, and more. Just bring the devices together (typically back to
back) and then touch your screen. The app determines what gets beamed.

NOTE

You must enable NFC to activate Android Beam.

File networking – File Networking requires wireless connection. Make sure
that devices are using same AP (Access Point). Network folder sharing may
use more battery. Tap the Menu Key > Help for more information.

< Tethering & Networks >

USB tethering - Allows you to set up the ability to share your phone’s

mobile data connection using a USB connection.

4G Mobile Hotspot - Allows you to share mobile network via Wi-Fi and you
can configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

Help - Help for USB tethering and Mobile Hotspot.

Wi-Fi Calling - Refer to page 68 for Wi-Fi calling.

VPN – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you've

previously configured. Allows you to add different types of VPNs.

NOTE

You must set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage.

Mobile networks – Set options for data roaming, network mode &
operators, access point names (APNs), and more.

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< Sound >

Quiet mode - Tap the Quiet mode switch to enable this function. Tap
Schedule to open a screen to set the days and times to automatically turn

off all sounds except for alarms and media and to set allowed calls during
the quiet mode.

Settings

Sound profile – Choose Sound, Vibrate only or Silent.

Volumes – Manage the volume of Phone ringtone, Notification sound,

Touch feedback & system, Music, video, games & other media.

Ringtone with vibration – Vibration feedback for calls and notifications.

Phone ringtone – Allows you to set your default incoming call ringtone.

Notification sound – Allows you to set your default notification ringtone.

Gentle vibration – Gradually increasing vibration up to current strength set.

Vibrate strength – Set vibrate strength for calls and notifications.

Incoming call vibration – Allows you to choose the type of vibration for

incoming calls.

Dial pad touch tones – Allows you to set the phone to play tones when
using the dialpad to dial numbers.

Touch sounds – Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when you
touch buttons, icons and other onscreen items that react to your touch.

Screen lock sound – Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when
locking and unlocking the screen.

Vibrate on touch – Allows you to set the vibration feedback when the
phone screen is touched.

< Display >

Brightness – Adjust the screen brightness.

Screen timeout – Set the time for screen timeout.

Auto-rotate screen – Set to switch orientation automatically when you

rotate the phone.

Font type – Change the type of display font.

Font size – Change the size of the display font.

Smart screen – Keep screen on when device detects your eyes looking at

the screen.

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Front touch key light - Tap to set the Front key light options.

Turn on front touch key light - Checkmark this to set the the front keys

( , , ) are turned on, when you use the device.

Front touch key light duration - Select how long the front keys remain
backlit while the screen is turned on.

Home button LED - A multi-pattern color LED light appears around the
Home button depending on item(s) you select. Select the item you wish
to apply LED lighting. You can immediately note what kind of event has
occurred using the various LED colors such as Battery charging, Incoming
call, Alarm, and Missed event.

< Home screen >

Theme - Sets the screen theme for your device.

Screen swipe effect - Sets the effect when you swipe to change screens.

Wallpaper - Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen.

Scroll screens circularly - Checkmark to set the Home screens to scroll

continuously, eliminating the need to scroll back in the opposite direction
when you reach one end.

Portrait view only - Checkmark to always display the Home screen in
portrait view.

Home backup & restore - Allows you to backup and restore app and
widget configurations and themes.

< Lock screen >

Select screen lock – Set a screen lock type to secure your phone. Choose
from None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.

Wallpaper – Select the wallpaper for your lock screen from Gallery or

Wallpaper gallery.

Clocks & shortcuts – Customize clocks and shortcuts on the lock screen.

Screen effect – Select the screen effect.

Owner info – Show owner info on the lock screen.

Settings

Lock timer – Set the lock time after screen timeout.

Power button instantly locks – Set the screen lock when the power button

is pressed.

Vibrate on touch – Allows you to set the vibration feedback for phone
screen touch.

< Storage >

INTERNAL STORAGE – Displays the total amount of space in the phone’s

memory and lists what type of data is using up space.

SD CARD – Displays the total amount of memory space on the microSD
card.

Mount/Unmount SD card – Mounts and unmounts the microSD card from
your phone so that you can access the data stored in it, format the card, or
safely remove it. This setting is dimmed if there’s no microSD card installed,
if you’ve already unmounted it, or if you’ve mounted the microSD card on
your computer.

Erase SD card – Permanently erases everything on the microSD card and
prepares it for use with your phone.

< Battery >

BATTERY INFORMATION

See how much battery power is used for device activities. The battery level
displays in a percentage. The remaining time of use is also displayed.

Battery percentage – Displays the battery percentage on the Status Bar.

POWER SAVER

Power saver – Manage the battery for the power saving items.Tap the

switch to turn this feature on. Tap Power saver for the following
options.

TURN POWER SAVER ON

Turn Power saver on - Select the level you want to turn on the Power

saver.

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POWER SAVING ITEMS

Checkmark each feature to turn off or adjust when battery is low.

•Auto-sync - Turns off Auto-sync.

•Wi-Fi - Turns off Wi-Fi if data is not in use.

•Bluetooth - Turns off Bluetooth if not connected.

•Vibrate on touch - Turns off touch feedback.

•Brightness - Adjust the brightness.

•Screen timeout - Adjust the screen timeout.

•Front touch key light - Adjust the front key light timeout.

•Home button LED - Turns off Home button LED.

Power saver tips - Touch to access some tips for Power saver.

< Apps >

Use the Apps menu to view details about the applications installed on your
phone, manage their data, and force them to stop.

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< Accounts & sync >

Permits applications to synchronize data in the background, whether or not
you are actively working in them. Deselecting the Auto-sync data setting
can save battery power and lower (but not eliminate) data usage.

< Location access >

Access to my location – Lets apps that have asked your permission use

your location information.

GPS satellites – Lets apps use GPS satellites to determine your location to
street-level accuracy.

Wi-Fi & mobile network location – Let apps use Google’s location service
to estimate your location faster. Anonymous location data will be collected
and sent to Google.

Settings

< Security >

Encrypt phone - Allows you to encrypt the phone to keep it secure. After

encryption, a PIN or password needs to be entered each time you power
the phone on.

Set up SIM card lock – Set up Micro SIM card lock or change the Micro
SIM PIN.

Password typing visible – Show the last character of the hidden password
as you type.

Phone administrators – View or deactivate phone administrators.

Unknown sources – Allows you to install non-Play Store applications.

Trusted credentials – Display trusted CA certificates.

Install from storage – Choose to install encrypted certificates.

Clear credentials – Remove all certificates.

< Language & input >

Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on
your phone and to configure the on-screen keyboard, including words
you’ve added to its dictionary.

< Backup & reset >

Backup my data – Set to backup your settings and application data to the

Google server.

Backup account – Set the account to which you want to backup data to.

Automatic restore – Set to restore your settings and application data when

the applications are reinstalled on your device.

Factory data reset – Reset your settings to the factory default values and
delete all your data. If you reset the phone this way, you are prompted to re­enter the same information as when you first started Android.

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< QuickButton >

Select the apps you wish to get quick access to using QuickButton. Tap

Shortcut and the desired app to change as the QuickButton.

< Date & time >

Use Date & time settings to set how dates will be displayed. You can also
use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining
the current time from the mobile network.

< Accessibility >

Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have
installed on your phone.

Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable.

NOTE

SERVICES

• TalkBack: Allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people
with impaired vision by providing verbal feedback. Tap the TalkBack switch

at the top right corner of the screen to turn it on. Tap SETTINGS at

the bottom of the screen to adjust the TalkBack settings.

VISION

• Install web scripts: Allows you to enable (or disable) installation of web
scripts.

•Large text: Checkmark to increase the size of the text.

• Invert color: Sets the color contrast for better screen viewing. Tap the

switch to turn it on. Tap the menu item and tap the image on the
screen until you see the color contrast you want to use.

•Shades: Sets the screen to a darker contrast (a darker shade).

HEARING

• Mono audio: Checkmark to route the sound through both the right and
left channel when a headset is connected. To manually set the audio
route, move the slider on the audio slide bar.

Settings

PHYSICAL AND MOTOR

• Touch & hold delay: Sets the touch and hold delay (short, medium, or long).

• Universal touch: Tap to toggle between on and off. Turn this feature

on to replace the hardware keys with a Universal touch button . Tap
the button to access Volume down, Volume up, Power, Home,
and Pinch. Draw a "C" on the screen when the Universal touch panel is
displayed to automatically display the Dial tab. Draw an "M" on the board
to automatically display the Messaging application. Draw a "W" on the
board to automatically launch the default browser application.

SYSTEM

• Auto-rotate screen: Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the screen
depnding on the device orientation (portrait or landscape).

• Speak passwords: Checkmark so that you can say your log in passwords
(instead of typing your passwords).

• Power button ends call: Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by
pressing the Power/Lock Key . When this option is enabled, pressing
the Power/Lock Key during a call does not lock the screen.

• Easy access: Allows you to select easy access. Turning this feature on
allows you to activate an accessibility feature by pressing the Home Key
three (3) times. Select an accessibility option to use with this feature from

Show all, TalkBack, Invert color, Universal touch, and Accessibility
settings.

• Text-to-speech output: Text-to-speech output provides audible readout
of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for
incoming calls.

< PC connection >

USB CONNECTION

USB connection type – Set the desired mode you want to use by default
when connecting to a PC. Choose from Charge only, Media sync (MTP),
LG software or Camera (PTP).

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Ask on connection – Ask in USB connection mode when connecting to a
computer.

Help – Displays connection settings information.

LG SOFTWARE

On-Screen Phone – Checkmark to receive Wi-Fi connection request from

On-Screen Phone.

Help – Displays help information for the On-Screen Phone feature.

< Developer options >

Keep in mind that turning on these developer settings may result in irregular
device behavior. The developer options are recommended only for advanced
users.

Take bug report - This will collect information about your current device
state, to send as an email message.

Desktop backup password - Sets a password to back up the desktop.

Stay awake - Checkmark to set the screen to never timeout while charging.

Protect SD card - Checkmark to protect the microSD card. When the

microSD card is protected, applications must request permission to read
data from external storage.

DEBUGGING

USB debugging - Checkmark to turn on debug mode when USB is

connected.

Allow mock locations - Checkmark to set the device to a mock location.

Select debug app - Allows you to select the debugging application.

Wait for debugger - Checkmark to wait for debugger. Debugged application

waits for debugger to attach before executing.

INPUT

Show touches - Checkmark to show visual feedback when the screen is

tapped.

Settings

Show touch data - Checkmark to make touch data visible on the screen.

DRAWING

Show layout bounds - Checkmark to show clip bounds, margins, etc.

Show GPU view updates - Checkmark to flash views inside windows

when drawn with the GPU.

Show screen updates - Checkmark to flash areas of the screen when they
are updated.

Window animation scale - Allows you to set the window animation scale.

Transition animation scale - Allows you to set the transition animation

scale.

Animator duration scale - Allows you to set the animator duration scale.

Disable HW overlays - Checkmark to use the GPU for screen compositing.

Force GPU rendering - Checkmark to use the 2D hardware acceleration in

applications.

MONITORING

Enable strict mode - Checkmark to flash the screen when applications

operate for a long period of time on the main thread.

Show CPU usage - Checkmark to overlay the current CPU usage on the
screen.

Profile GPU rendering - Checkmark to measure rendering time in adb shell
dumpsys gfxinfo.

Enable traces - Allows you to select enabled traces.

APPS

Don’t keep activities - Checkmark to force stop every activity as soon as

the user leaves it.

Background process limit - Allows you to set the background process
limit.

Show all ANRs - Checkmark to show a dialog box when applications

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running in the background are not responding.

< About phone >

View legal information and check your phone status and software version.

System updates - Allows you to check for Android system software
updates and other current information.

Network - Allows you to view your network, network type and strength,
service state, roaming status, mobile network state, and IP address.

Phone identity - Allows you to view the model number, phone number,
IMEI, IMEI SV, ICCID, and Up time.

Battery - Allows you to view battery status, battery level, and battery use
information.

Hardware information - Allows you to view Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth
address, and hardware version.

Software information - Allows you to view Android version, baseband
version, kernel version, build number, and software version.

Legal information - Allows you to view open source licenses and Google
legal information.

Patent information - Displays LG patent information.

LG On-Screen Phone

LG SOFTWARE

On-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC
via a USB and Wi-Fi. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC,
using the mouse or keyboard.

On-Screen Phone icons

: Changes the On-Screen Phone preferences.

: Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or disconnects it.

: Minimizes the On-Screen Phone window.

: Maximizes the On-Screen Phone window.

: Exits the On-Screen Phone program.

On-Screen Phone features

• Real-time transfer and control: Displays and controls your mobile phone
screen when connected to your PC.

• Mouse control: Allows you to control your mobile phone by using the
mouse to click and drag on your PC screen.

• Text input with keyboard: Allows you to compose a text message or
note using your computer keyboard.

• File transfer (mobile phone to PC): Sends a file from your mobile phone
(e.g. Gallery, Video Player, Music and Polaris Viewer 4) to your PC. Simply
right-click on the file and drag it to send it to your PC.

• File transfer (PC to mobile phone): Sends files from your PC to your
mobile phone. Just select the files you wish to transfer and drag and drop
them into the On-Screen Phone window. The sent files are stored in the
OSP folder.

NOTE

Real-time event notifications:

Prompts a pop-up to inform you of any incoming calls or text messages, as well as

Please make sure that LG Home is the default launcher.

alarm and event notifications.

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How to install On-Screen Phone on your PC

Visit LG.com (http://www.lg.com/us). Locate the search box in the upper
right corner and enter the model number. From the SUPPORT list, select
your model. Scroll down and select the OSP tab and click on DOWNLOAD.
When prompted, select Run to install On-Screen Phone on your PC.

How to connect your mobile phone to your PC

On-Screen Phone provides, USB, and Wi-Fi connection. Please follow the
instructions on the Connection Wizard of the On-Screen Phone program.

NOTE

When you connect your mobile phone to your PC via Mobile Hotspot and access to

Access to the Internet using Wi-Fi networks may not work well depending on the

To check the phone-to-PC connection

Once the devices have been connected, drag the Status Bar down to check
the On-Screen Phone connection status.

To disconnect your phone from your PC

Click in the top left of the On-Screen Phone window. Alternatively, drag
the Status Bar down and select On-Screen Phone connected > OK.

To use On-Screen Phone using Wi-Fi connection, from the Home screen tap the

Menu Key > System settings > PC connection > On-Screen Phone checkbox

is selected. Please make sure that the batter y may run out more quickly due to the
current consumption if On-Screen Phone is connected via Wi-Fi.

the Internet on the PC, additional data charges may be incurred depending on your
data plan.

network's traffic. When you enlarge the On-Screen Phone window, the display on
the screen might become slow.

Phone software update

Phone software update

This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest
version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service
center. For more information on how to use this function, please visit:
http://www.lg.com
As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user’s full attention
for the duration of the update process, please make sure to check all
instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please
note that removing the USB cable or battery during the upgrade may
seriously damage your mobile phone.

LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)

This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the newer
version conveniently via OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This
feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the
firmware available for your device.
First, you can check the software version on your mobile phone:
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings > About
phone > Software information.

To perform the phone software update, from the Home screen, tap the

Menu Key > System settings > About phone > System updates >
Check now.

LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at

NOTE

its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the
firmware for all handset models.
Your personal data—including information about your Google account and any other
accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and
your DRM licence —might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software.
Therefore, LG recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your
phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.

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Trademarks

• Copyright 2013 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG
logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities.

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered

trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective
owners.

DivX Mobile

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that
has passed rigorous testing to verity that it plays DivX video. Visit www.
divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into
DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be
registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device
setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete
your registration.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium
content. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of
Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

Open Source Software

NOTE

To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open
source licences, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. All referred licence terms,
disclaimers and notices are available for download with the source code.

•Wi-Fi®andWi-FiProtectedAccess®areregisteredtrademarksoftheWi-FiAlliance.

Accessories

These accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described
below may be optional and sold separately.)

Travel adapter Data cable

Connect your
device and PC.

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Quick
Reference
Guide

Learn more
about your
phone.

NOTE

Battery

●

Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty.

●

Accessories may vary in different regions.

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TIA Safety Information

The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld
phones.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and
receiver. When ON, it receives and 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)

*American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation

Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non­Ionizing Radiation Protection

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).

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

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may
violate FCC regulations.

Safety

Phone Operation

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

Tips on Efficient Operation

For your phone to operate most efficiently:

Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact
with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at
a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas
where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while
driving, please observe the following:

●

Give 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 or the law require it.

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.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

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Persons with pacemakers:

●

Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their

pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

●

Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;

●

Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for

interference;

●

Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect

that interference is taking place.

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).

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external
RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.

Health Care Facilities

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 use
equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or
its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Safety

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your
phone before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a
“blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs
and instructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always
marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline
stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal
powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either
installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly
installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

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Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use
of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an
accessible place at all times after reading it.

Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage
to the product.

●

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-1725-200x. 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.

●

For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, check

the host device’s user manual for the USB-IF logo or some other means
to ensure that it has completed the USB-IF compliance program.

Safety

Charger and Adapter Safety

●

The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

●

Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket.

●

Only use the approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause

serious damage to your phone.

●

Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack

charger abroad.

Battery Information and Care

●

Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully

charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

●

Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to your local wireless

carrier for recycling.

●

The battery doesn’t need to be empty before recharging.

●

Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they

are designed to maximize battery life.

●

Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.

●

Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.

●

Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.

The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.

●

Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery

life.

●

Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions.

●

Use of extended backlighting, Browser, and data connectivity kits affect

battery life and talk/ standby times.

●

The self-protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone

when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the
battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.

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Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards

●

Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the

minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.

●

Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power

plug pin when it’s dirty.

●

When using the power plug, ensure that it’s firmly connected. If not, it

may cause excessive heat or fire.

●

If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle

of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip
or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when
not in use.

●

Don’t short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip

or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of
the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the
terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.

Extreme heat or cold

●

Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F.

●

Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC /32°F and 40ºC/104°F, if

possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or high temperatures
may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.

General Notice

●

Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause

serious injury.

●

Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit

card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The
magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic
strip.

●

Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality

due to heat generated during use.

●

When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe

place with the power cord unplugged.

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Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio)

may cause interference to the phone.

●

Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna

contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized
Service Center to replace the damaged antenna.

●

Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off

immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it
to an LG Authorized Service Center.

●

Do not paint your phone.

●

The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use,

repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your
important phone numbers. (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages,
photos, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable
for damage due to the loss of data.

●

When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so

you don’t disturb others.

●

Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear.

●

Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution.

Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.

●

Do not use your device for long periods of time while a part of your

body is making direct contact with it. The temperature of the product
may increase during normal operation and this may result in harming or
burning your skin.

Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss.

Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common
cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests
that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and
cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to
permanent noise induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones
(including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices).

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Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies
with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted
hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other
potential hearing problems varies.

The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending
on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the
headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations
when using any portable audio device:

●

Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at

which you can hear adequately.

●

When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the

people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear
what you are listening to.

●

Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose

to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise­cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise.

●

Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time

is required before your hearing could be affected.

●

Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such

as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary
hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.

●

Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience

ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary
hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue
use and consult your doctor.

You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:

American Academy of Audiology

11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300

Reston, VA 20190

Voice: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: www.audiology.org

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders

National Institutes of Health

31 Center Drive, MSC 2320

Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320

Voice: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg.

200 Independence Ave., SW

Washington, DC 20201

Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)

Internet:

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html

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FDA Consumer Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices
and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:

1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems
are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio
Frequency (RF) energy in the microwave range while being used. They also
emit very low levels of RF when in standby mode. Whereas high levels of RF
can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that
does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other
researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining
the reasons for inconsistent results.

2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?

Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting
consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold,
as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency
has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio
Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a
case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify
users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that
the hazard no longer exists.

Although the existing scientific data does not justify FDA regulatory actions,
the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps,
including the following:

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Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the

type emitted by wireless phones;

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Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the

user that is not necessary for device function; and

●

Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible

information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.

The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies
that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to
this working group:

●

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

●

Environmental Protection Agency

●

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

●

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working
group activities, as well.

The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in
the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF
exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety
questions about wireless phones.

The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks
rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the
wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these
base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can
get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the
safety questions discussed in this document.

3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?

The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones
with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones.
These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio
Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone
and the user’s head.

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These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were
developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety
agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user,
the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called
“cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone
wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.

4. What are the results of the research done already?

The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many
studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal
experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency (RF) energy
exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting
results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal
studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate
the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the
studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had
been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so
as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure.
Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These
conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless
phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies
mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been
published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated
any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary
brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the
brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless
phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions
about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these
studies was around three years.

5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from

wireless phones poses a health risk?