LG P880G User Manual

LG-P880g User Guide
This guide helps you to get started using your phone.
Some of the contents of this manual may not apply
• to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. This handset is not suitable for people who have a
• visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard. Copyright ©2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights
• reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™,
• Google Talk™ and Play Store™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.
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Part 15.21 statement
" Change 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.
Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules
and ICES-003 Class B digital apparatus requirements for Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1 cm)
from the body. To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 0.39 inches (1 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back
of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted. 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 cm) distance between
the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance
with FCC/IC RF exposure limits.
Getting to know your phone
Before you start using the phone, please read this!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone for service or calling a service representative.
1. Phone memory
When there is less than 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
Touch
1
2
3
> Apps tab > Settings >
Apps from the DEVICE category.
Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall. Touch Uninstall.
2. Optimising battery life
Extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you don't need to having running constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.
Extending your phone's battery life:
Turn off radio communications you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.
Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.
To check the battery power level:
The battery status (charging or not charging) and battery level (percentage charged) is displayed at the top of the screen.
> Apps tab > Settings >
Touch
About phone from the SYSTEM > Status
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To monitor and control how battery power is being used:
Touch
> Apps tab > Settings > Power saver from the DEVICE > Battery use from the BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery usage time is displayed at the top of the screen. It tells you how long it has been since you last connected your phone to a power source or, if currently connected, how long the phone was last running on battery power. The screen shows the applications or services using battery power, listed in order from the greatest to smallest amount used.
3. Using folders
You can combine several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another on a home screen, and the two icons will be combined.
4. Before installing an open source application and OS
WARNING
If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty.
WARNING
To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed applications on your phone, it may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.
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5. Using unlock pattern
Set unlock pattern to secure your phone. This opens a screen that guide you through how to draw a screen unlock pattern. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure if you forgot pattern lock.
Caution: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember Backup PIN you created while creating Pattern lock.
WARNING
Precautions to take when using pattern lock.
It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password:
<If you have forgotten pattern> If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tab the Forgot Pattern button on the bottom of the screen. You are then required to log in with your Google Account or you have to enter Backup PIN which you entered while creating Pattern Lock. If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot Backup PIN, you have to perform a hard reset.
<If you have forgotten PIN or Password> If you forgot your PIN or Password, you need to do hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data are deleted.
Note: If you have not logged in
Google Account and forgot Unlock Pattern, you need to enter Backup PIN.
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6. Using the hard reset (Factory reset)
If your phone does not restore to the original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialise it.
Turn the power off.
1
Press and hold the Power/Lock key
2
+ Volume Down key.
Once LG Logo appears on the screen,
3
release all Keys. After some seconds, allow you to
4
select factory reset function in the Android system recovery utility. Scroll the list by Volume keys and
5
select it by Power/Lock key.
WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a Hard Reset.
7. Opening and switching applications
Multitasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There's no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.
To return to view list recently used applications: Simply press and hold the Home key.
To stop applications:
Touch
1
2
> Apps tab > Settings >
Apps > Running from the DEVICE
Scroll and touch the desired applica­tion and touch Stop to stop it.
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8. Installing PC Software (LG PC Suite)
"LG PC Suite" PC Application is a program that helps you connect your device to a PC via a USB cable and Wi-Fi. Once connected, you can use the functions of your device from your PC.
With your "LG PC Suite" PC Application, You Can...
Manage and play your media contents
(music, movie, pictures) on your PC. Send multimedia contents to your
device. Synchronises data (schedules, contacts,
bookmarks) in your device and PC. Backup the applications in your device.
Update the softwares in your device.
Backup and restore the device.
Play multimedia contents of your PC
from other device.
NOTE: You can use the Help menu
from the application to find out how to use your "LG PC Suite" PC application.
Installing "LG PC Suite" PC Application
"LG PC Suite" PC application can be downloaded from the webpage of LG.
Go to www.lg.com and select a coun-
1
try of your choice. Go to Support > Mobile Phone Sup-
2
port > Select the Model (LG-P880g).
3
Click PC Sync from Download, and click WINDOW PC Sync Download to download "LG PC Suite" PC software.
System Requirements for "LG PC Suite" PC software
OS: Windows XP 32 bit(Service pack 2), Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit, Windows 7 32 bit/64 bit
CPU: 1 GHz or higher processors
Memory: 512 MB or higher RAMs
Graphic card: 1024 x 768 resolution, 32 bit colour or higher
HDD: 100 MB or more free hard disk space (More free hard disk space may be needed depending on the volume of data stored.)
Required software: LG integrated drivers, Windows Media Player 10 or later
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NOTE: LG Integrated USB Driver
LG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device and PC and installed automatically when you install "LG PC Suite" PC software.
9. Synchronising your phone to a Computer
Data from your device and PC can be synchronised easily with "LG PC Suite" PC application for your convenience. Contacts, schedules, and bookmarks can be synchronised.
The procedure is as follows:
1
Connect your device to PC. (Use a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection.)
2
After connection, run the program and select the device section from the category on the left side of the screen.
3
Click [Personal information] to select.
4
Select the checkbox of contents to synchronise and click the Sync button.
10. Synchronising your phone to a computer via USB
NOTE: To synchronise your phone
with your PC using the USB cable, you need to install LG PC Suite onto your PC. Please refer to previous pages to install LG PC Suite.
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
1
Storage from the DEVICE to check
out the storage media. (If you want to transfer fi les from or to a memory card, insert a memory card into the phone.) Connect the phone to your PC using
2
the USB cable. USB connection mode list will appear,
3
and select Media sync (MTP) option. Open the removable memory folder on
4
your PC. You can view the mass stor­age content on your PC and transfer the fi les. Copy the fi les from your PC to the
5
drive folder. Select Charge only option to discon-
6
nect the phone.
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TIP! To use the microSD card on
your phone again, you need to open the notification drawer and touch > Charge only.
To disconnect your phone from the computer:
Open the notification drawer and touch
> Charge only to disconnect your
phone from the computer safely.
11. Hold your phone upright
Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you would a regular phone. The LG-P880g has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this may affect performance. While making/receiving calls or sending/ receiving data, avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. Doing so may affect call quality.
12. When the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it:
Remove the battery, reinsert it, then turn the phone on.
OR
Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10 seconds to turn it off. If it still does not work, please contact the service centre.
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Device components
Earpiece Power/Lock key
Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key.
• Short press to lock/unlock the screen.
Camera lens Proximity sensor Back key
Return to the previous screen.
Home key
Return to the home screen from any screen.
Menu key
Check what options are available.
• Go to Google Search™ by pressing and holding this key.
NOTE: Proximity sensor
When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the 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.
WARNING
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.
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Volume keys
In the home screen: Control ringer volume.
During a call: Control your earpiece volume.
When playing a track: Control volume continuously.
Tip! Once press the volume up and down keys simultaneously, you
can use QuickMemo function.
Power/Lock key Earphone Jack
Charger/USB port/MHL port
Microphone
Camera lens
microSD Card slot
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SIM card slot
Battery cover
Battery
Speaker
QuickMemo
Enter the
1
QuickMemo
screen by pressing both the Volume Up and Volume Down Keys for one second on the screen you want to capture.
NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo function. Do not
use your fingernail.
Use QuickMemo to practically and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.
Or touch and slide the Status Bar downwards and touch .
Select the desired
2
menu option from
Pen type, Colour, Eraser, and create
a memo.
Touch from
3
the Edit menu and select to save the memo with the current screen.
Using the QuickMemo options
While using the QuickMemo function, you can easily use the QuickMenu options.
– Select if you want to use the background screen or not. – Select the pen type and the colour. – Erase the memo that you created. – Set the location where you want to save the memo. – Save the memo with the current screen. – Send or share the current QuickMemo to others.
Viewing the saved QuickMemo
Touch Gallery and select the QuickMemo album.
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Getting to know your phone
Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery:
To remove the battery cover, hold
1
the phone fi rmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumbnail as shown in fi gure.
Slide the SIM card into the SIM card
2
slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.
Insert the battery into place by aligning
3
the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
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Align the battery cover over the battery
4
compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2).
Charging your phone
The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet.
NOTE
• The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.
• Do not open the battery cover during the charging your phone.
Using the memory card
To insert a memory card:
Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.
To remove the memory card safely:
> Apps tab > Settings >
Touch
Storage from the DEVICE > Unmount SD card > OK.
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NOTE: The LG-P880g supports
memory cards up to 64 GB.
WARNING
Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Doing so may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may get corrupted.
To format the memory card:
Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn't, you must format it before you can use it.
NOTE: All files on your memory
card are deleted when it is formatted.
On the home screen, touch >
1
Apps tab to open the menu. Scroll and touch Settings > Storage.
2
Touch Unmount SD card and touch
3
OK to confi rm it. Touch Erase SD card > Erase SD
4
card > Erase everything, then
confi rm your choice. If you have set a pattern lock, input
5
the pattern lock then select Erase everything.
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NOTE: If there is content on your
memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting as all the files will be deleted.
Locking and unlocking the screen
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen is turned off and locked automatically. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power. When you are not using the LG-P880g, press the Power/Lock key your phone. If there are any programs running when you set lock 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.
to lock
Secure your lock screen
You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your phone.
To set an Unlock Pattern, PIN or Password for the first time:
> Apps tab > Settings >
Touch
Lock screen > Select screen lock > None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.
NOTE:
Precautions to take when using pattern lock.
It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
When you cannot recall your unlock pattern:
If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with your Google account to unlock your phone. If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you have to perform a hard reset.
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Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone. Touch – To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it. Touch and hold – To open an options menu or grab an object you want to move, touch and hold it. Drag – To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touch screen. Flick – To scroll through a list or move quickly, flick across the touch screen (drag quickly and release).
NOTE:
• To select an item, touch the centre of the icon.
• Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.
• Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any other keys.
Home
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customise 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 menu icons at the bottom of the screen. Menu icons provide 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. This is where you can create a new message.
Touch the Apps icon at the bottom of the screen. You can then view all your installed applications. To open any application, simply touch the icon in the applications list.
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Customising the Home screen
You can customise your home screen by adding Apps, Downloads, Widgets or Wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favourite 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. Or touch side.
2
In the Add Mode menu, select items you want to add. You will then see added items on the home screen.
3
Drag it to the location you want and lift your fi nger.
To remove an item from the home screen:
Home screen > touch and hold the
icon you want to remove > drag it to
TIP! To add an application icon
to the home screen from the Apps menu, touch and hold the application you want to add.
at the top of the right
Returning to recently-used applications
Touch and hold the Home key. The
1
screen displays a pop-up with icons of applications you used recently. Touch an icon to open the application.
2
Or touch the Back key to return to your current application.
Notification drawer
The notification drawer runs across the top of your screen.
Touch and slide the notification drawer down with your finger.
> to manage the
Touch Notifications. Here you can check and manage QuickMemo, Sound profile, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Accounts & sync, Airplane mode, Auto-rotate screen, Brightness, Data enabled, GPS or Portable Wi-fi hotspot.
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Your Home screen
Viewing the status bar
The status bar uses different icons to display phone information such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, active Bluetooth and data connections.
Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you're likely to see in the status bar.
Icon Description
No SIM card
No signal
Airplane mode
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Wired headset
Call in progress
Call hold
Speakerphone
Phone microphone is muted
Missed call
Bluetooth is on
Icon Description
System warning
Alarm is set
New voicemail
Ringer is silenced
NFC is on
Vibrate mode
Battery fully charged
Battery is charging
Phone is connected to PC via USB cable
Downloading data
Uploading data
GPS is acquiring
Receiving location data from GPS
Data is syncing
New Gmail
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Icon Description
New Google Talk message
New message
Song is playing
FM radio turned on in the background
USB tethering is active
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active
Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active
Onscreen keyboard
You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard. The onscreen 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.
Using the keypad & entering text
Tap once to capitalise the next letter
you type. Double-tap for all caps.
Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. You can also touch and hold this tab to view the Settings menu.
Tap to enter a space.
Tap to create a new line in the message field.
Tap to delete the previous character.
Entering accented letters
When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g. "á"). For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the zoom-in key grows bigger and displays characters from different languages. Then select the special character you want.
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Google account set up
When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and how you want to use some Google services.
To set up your Google account:
Sign into a Google Account from the
• prompted set up screen.
OR
If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in. Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone automatically synchronises 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 synchronised with your phone. (This depends on your synchronisation settings.) After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and take advantage of Google services on your phone.
> Apps tab > select a Google
Touch application, such as Gmail > select New to create a new account.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Tap Wi-Fi menu again to see a list of
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 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
2
> Apps tab > Settings
Touch > Wi-Fi from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS Set Wi-Fi to ON to turn it on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.
3
active and in-range Wi-Fi networks.
Secured networks are indicated by a
• lock icon.
Touch a network to connect to it.
4
If the network is secured, you are
• prompted to enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details)
After connecting to a Wi-Fi
5
network,the status bar displays icon that indicate Wi-Fi status.
Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application as on most other mobile phones.
TIP! With LG-P880g, you can enjoy
Bluetooth high speed. If the device you want to share files which also supports high speed Bluetooth, the files will automatically be transferred via the high-speed network. To use Bluetooth high speed data transfer, please make sure the Wi-Fi is OFF on your devices before use. The settings for Bluetooth high speed may be different depends on the device. Please check the device's settings with their service provider.
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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.
Touch
1
2
3
Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the device.
Sending pictures using Bluetooth
1 2
3
> Apps tab > Settings > Set Bluetooth to ON from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS Tap Bluetooth menu again. Your phone will scan for and display the IDs of all available Bluetooth in-range devices. If the device you want to pair which isn’t on the list, make sure the target device is set to be discoverable, then tap Search for devices again. Choose the device you want to pair up with from the list.
Select a Picture > Check whether Bluetooth is ON, then select Search for devices. Choose the device you want to send data to from the list.
> Bluetooth
Sharing your phone's data connection
USB tethering and portable Wi-Fi hotspot are great features when there are no wireless connections available. You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering). You can also share your phone's data connection with more than a single device at a time by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. When your phone is sharing its data connection, an icon appears in the status bar and as an ongoing notification in the notifications drawer. For the latest information about tethering and portable hotspots, including supported operating systems and other details, visit http://www.android.com/tether.
To change Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings:
Touch
More from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Choose options that you want to adjust
> Apps tab > Settings >
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TIP!
If your computer is running Windows 7 or a recent distribution of some flavours of Linux (such as Ubuntu), you don't usually need to prepare your computer for tethering. But if you're running an earlier version of Windows or another operating system, you may need to prepare your computer to establish a network connection via USB. For the most current information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how to configure them, visit http:// www.android.com/tether.
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
1
On the home screen, touch Apps tab > Settings Touch More from the WIRELESS &
2
NETWORKS and select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Ensure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is
3
ticked. Touch Confi gure Wi-Fi hotspot.
4
>
The Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialog
• box will open. You can change the network SSID
• (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks. You can also touch the Security menu
• to configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security using a pre-shared key (PSK). If you touch the WPA2 PSK security
• option, a password field is added to the Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialog. If you enter a password, you will need to enter that password when you connect to the phone's hotspot with a computer or other device. You can set Open in the Security menu to remove security from your Wi-Fi network.
Touch Save.
5
ATTENTION!
If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorised usage of online services by other people and additional charges can be incurred. To avoid unauthorised usage, you are advised to keep the security option active.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Using the Wi-Fi Cast
You can share your music, picture and video content between users who use Android Phones connected via the same Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Direct network. Check your Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Direct network in advance and make sure the users are connected to the same network.
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
1
More from the WIRELESS &
NETWORKS > Wi-Fi Direct Touch the Wi-Fi Direct checkbox to
2
turn on. Select a device to connect from the
3
scanned device list. Touch Connect.
4
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 and you can select a specific device to share multimedia data through SmartShare. Wi-Fi Direct cannot be enabled while using other Wi-Fi functions.
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
1
More from the WIRELESS &
NETWORKS > Wi-Fi Direct Select a device to connect from the
2
scanned device list.
CREATE GROUP – Touch to activate group owner mode, which enables the legacy Wi-Fi devices to connect by scanning your phone. In this case you must enter the password that is set in Password.
NOTE: When your phone becomes
a group owner, it will consume more battery power than when it is a client. Wi-Fi Direct connection does not provide Internet service. Additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check data charges with your network provider.
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Using SmartShare
SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share digital content through a Wi-Fi network. Both devices must be DLNA certified to support this feature.
To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents
1 2 3
Touch Always accept request to turn on if you would like to automatically accept sharing requests from other devices.
Touch Receive files to turn on if you would like to automatically allow upload files to my phone from other devices.
4
5
> Apps tab > SmartShare
Touch
and select Settings.
Press Touch Discoverable checkbox to turn off.
Under the Sharing contents section, touch to checkmark the types of con­tent you would like to share. Choose from Pictures, Videos and Music. SmartShare is now activated and ready to share contents.
To share contents from remote content library to other devices
Let your renderer device (e.g. TV) play multimedia contents from your remote content library (e.g. PC).
NOTE: Make sure that the DLNA
functionality of your devices is properly configured (e.g. TV and PC).
Touch the top right button to or select
1
the device from renderer lists. Touch the top left button and select
2
the device of the remote content library. You can browse the content library.
3
Touch a content thumbnail or press
4
the Menu key and select Play button.
To share contents from your phone to your renderer device(e.g. TV)
NOTE: Make sure that your
renderer device is properly configured.
While browsing your pictures or videos
1
using the Gallery application, touch
to select fi les. Then you will be able to select multiple fi les to be shared.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Touch Share on the menu and select
2
the SmartShare. SmartShare is automatically launched
3
with the selected fi les. Select the device from renderer lists to
4
play the fi les.
NOTE: Follow the similar steps to
use the Music Player, Camera and Video player to share contents.
Notice: 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 might not be able to play some contents.
To download contents from remote content library
1 2
> Apps tab > SmartShare
Touch Touch the top left button and select the device of the remote content library.
3
You can browse the content library.
4
Touch and hold a content thumbnail then touch Download menu key.
Notice: A few types of contents are not supported.
To upload contents from my phone to remote content library
NOTE: Mare sure that SD card is
correctly mounted and the Receive files in settings menu is checked.
Touch > Apps tab > SmartShare
1
Touch the top left button and select
2
My phone. You can browse the content library.
3
Touch and hold a content thumbnail
4
and then touch the Upload menu key. Select a device of remote content
5
library to be uploaded.
Notice: Some DLNA enabled devices do not support DMS upload functionality and will not be uploaded. A few types of contents are not supported.
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Calls
Making a call
Touch to open the keypad.
1
Enter the number using the keypad. To
2
delete a digit, touch the
3
Touch To end a call, touch the End icon .
4
TIP! To enter "+" to make
international calls, touch and hold
to make a call.
.
Calling your contacts
Touch to open your contacts.
1
Scroll through the contact list or enter
2
the fi rst few letters of the contact you want to call by touching Search contacts. In the list, touch the contact you want
3
to call.
Answering and rejecting a call
When you receive a call in Lock state, hold and slide the incoming call. Hold and slide the incoming call.
.
to Answer
to Decline an
Hold and slide the Quick msg icon from the bottom if you want to send one.
TIP! Quick msg
You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reply the message during a meeting.
Adjusting call volume
To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume up and down keys on the left-hand side of the phone.
Making a second call
During your fi rst call, touch Menu >
1
Add call and dial the number. Also,
you can go recent dialled list by touching by touching you want to call.
2
Touch
3
Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold.
4
Touch the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or touch call to make a conference call.
or can search contacts
and select the number
to make the call.
Merge
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Calls
To end active calls, touch End or press
5
Home Key and slide the notifi cation bar down and select End call icon
NOTE: You are charged for each
call you make.
Viewing your call logs
On the home screen, touch and choose the Call logs tab View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed calls.
TIP! Touch any call log entry to
view the date, time and duration of the call.
TIP! Press the Menu key, then
touch Delete all to delete all the recorded items.
Call settings
You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier.
.
On the home screen, touch .
1
Touch Menu.
2
.
Tap Call settings and choose the
3
options that you want to adjust. Fixed dialing numbers – To 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. Voicemail service – Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service. Voicemail settings – If you are using your carrier’s voicemail service, this option allows you to enter the phone number to use for listening to and managing your voicemail. Save unknown numbers – Add unknown numbers to contacts after a call. Call reject – Allows you to set the call reject function. Choose from Disabled,
Reject calls on list or Reject all calls. Quick messages – 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.
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Call forwarding – Choose whether to divert all calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you have no signal. Call barring – Select when you would like calls to be barred. Enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator about this service. Call duration – View the duration of calls including all calls, dialled calls, received calls and last call. Call costs – View the charges applied to your calls. (This service is network dependent; some operators do not support this function) Additional settings – This lets you change the following settings: Caller ID: Choose whether to display
your number on an outgoing call.
Call waiting: If call waiting is activated,
the handset will notify you of an incoming call while you are on the phone (depending on your network provider).
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Contacts
Add contacts to your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.
Searching for a contact
In the home screen
Touch
1 2
Adding a new contact
1
2
3
4
5
to open your contacts. Touch Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard.
Touch , enter the new contact's number, then press the Menu key. Touch Add to Contacts > Create new contact. If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch the image area. Choose from Take photo or Select from Gallery. Select the contact type by touching
. Touch a category of contact informa­tion and enter the details about your contact. Touch Save.
Favourite contacts
You can classify frequently called contacts as favourites.
Adding a contact to your favourites
1 2 3
Removing a contact from your favourites list
1 2
3
to open your contacts.
Touch Touch a contact to view their details. Touch the star to the right of the contact's name. The star turns colourful.
Touch
to open your contacts. Touch the at the top of the list and choose a contact to view its details. Touch the colourful star to the right of the contact's name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favourites.
tab, select Favourites
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Moving contacts from your Old Device to your New Device
Export your contacts as a CSV file from your old device to your PC using a PC sync program.
Install "LG PC Suite" on the PC fi rst.
1
Run the program and connect your Android mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable. On the top menu, select Device >
2
Import to device > Import contacts.
A popup window to select the fi le type
3
and a fi le to import will appear. On the popup, click the Select a fi le
4
and Windows Explorer will appear. Select the contacts fi le to import in
5
Windows Explorer and click the Open. Click OK.
6
A Field mapping popup to link the
7
contacts in your device and new contacts data will appear. If there is a confl ict between the data
8
in your PC contacts and device con­tacts, make the necessary selections or modifi cations in LG PC Suite. Click OK.
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Messaging
Your LG-P880g combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.
Sending a message
Touch on the home screen, and
1
touch
to open a blank message.
2
Enter a contact name or contact number in the To fi eld. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can touch a suggested re­cipient. You can add multiple contacts.
NOTE: You will be charged for a
text message for every person you send the message to.
1
Touch Enter message fi eld and start to compose your message.
2
Press Choose from Add subject, Discard,
Attach, Insert smiley and All messages. Touch Send to send your message.
3
The message screen opens, with your
4
message after Recipient Name/Num­ber. Responses appear on the screen. As you view and send additional mes­sages, a message thread is created.
to open the Options menu.
WARNING: The 160-character
limit may vary from country to country depending on the language and how the SMS is coded.
WARNING: If an image,
video or audio file is added to an SMS message, it is automatically converted into an MMS message and you are charged accordingly.
Threaded box
Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation.
Using Smilies
Liven up your messages using Smilies. When writing a new message, press the Menu key, then choose Insert smiley.
Changing your message settings
Your LG-P880g message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.
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Email
You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide the account settings you need.
Managing an email account
The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.
To add another 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 change an email account's setting:
> Apps tab > Email > in
Touch the account screen, touch
account
> Apps tab > E-mail >
Touch in the account screen, touch
Settings
> Add
>
To delete an email account:
Touch > Apps tab > Email > in the
• account screen, touch account > touch an account you want to delete > Delete
> Remove
Email account screen
You can touch an account to view its Inbox. The account from which you send email by default is indicated with a tick.
– Touch to open your Combined Inbox, with messages sent to all of your accounts. Messages in the Combined Inbox are colour coded on the left, by account, using the same colours used for your accounts in the Accounts screen.
– Touch the folder icon to open the account folders. Only the most recent emails in your account are downloaded to your phone. To download more (earlier) email messages, touch Load more emails at the bottom of the emails list.
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E-mail
Working with account 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.
Composing and sending email
To compose and send a message
1
While in the Email application, touch
.
the
2
Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your Contacts. Separate multiple ad­dresses with semicolon.
3
Add Cc/Bcc and add attachment fi les if required.
4
Enter the text of the message.
5
Touch the If you aren't connected to a network, for example, if you're working in airplane mode, the messages that you send are stored in your Outbox folder until you're connected to a network again. If it contains any pending mes­sages, the Outbox is displayed on the Accounts screen.
.
TIP! When a new email arrives
in the inbox, you will receive a notification by sound or vibration. Tap the email notification to stop notifications.
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Camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
Switch lenses – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing
camera lens.
Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the zoom in or out by
pinching in or out.
Time machine shot – Touch this icon to capture the missing moment before
pressing the shutter. Shot mode – Choose from Normal, HDR, Panorama or Continuous shot. Settings – Touch this icon to open the Settings menu. Video mode – Touch this icon to switch to video mode. Taking a photo Gallery – Touch to view the last photo you captured. This enables you to access your
gallery and view saved photos within camera mode.
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Camera
Taking a quick photo
Open the Camera application.
1
Hold the phone, point the lens towards
2
the subject you want to photograph. Touch the screen and a focus box will
3
appear in the viewfi nder screen. When the focus box turns green, the
4
camera has focused on your subject. Click on the to capture the photo.
5
Once you've taken the photo
Touch to view the last photo you captured.
Touch to share your photo using
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Memo, Messaging, Picasa, SmartShare and Social+.
TIP! If you have an SNS account
and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with the SNS community.
Touch to delete the photo. Tou ch to open the options. Set image as – Touch to use the photo as a Contact photo, Lockscreen
Wallpaper or Wallpaper. Move – Touch to move the photo to other
place. Rename – Touch to edit the name of the selected picture.
Rotate left/right – To rotate left or right. Crop – Crop your photo. Move your finger
across the screen to select the area. Edit – View and edit the picture.
Select the photo resolution. If you choose the high resolution, the file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory.
Improves colour qualities in different
lighting conditions.
Applies artistic effects to the pictures.
Applies the additional options for pictures.
Slideshow – Auto review automatically shows you the picture you just recorded. Details – Show the picture information.
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Using the advanced settings
In the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced options.
– Allows you to turn on the flash
when taking a photo in dark conditions.
– This defines and controls the
amount of sunlight entering the photo.
– Focuses on the specific spot.
– Select the photo resolution. If you choose the high resolution, the file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory.
– Finds the colour and light settings appropriate for the current environment. Choose from Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Sports or Night.
– The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera is. This is useful in darker conditions when you cannot use the flash.
– Improves colour qualities in different lighting conditions.
– Applies artistic effects to the pictures.
– Set a delay after the capture button is pressed. This is ideal if you want to be in the photo.
– Activate 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 geotagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map.
NOTE: This function is only
available when GPS is active.
– Select one of some shutter sounds.
– It automatically shows you the picture you just took.
– Select storage to save photos.
– Restore all camera default settings.
– Touch whenever you want to know how this function operates. This provides you with a quick guide.
TIP! When you exit the camera,
some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, colour tone, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo.
TIP! The Settings menu is
superimposed over the viewfinder so, when you change elements of the photo colour or quality, you see a preview of the image change behind the Settings menu.
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Video camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
Switch lenses – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing
camera lens.
Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the zoom in or out by
pinching in or out. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Effects – Live effect provides various visual effects when taking a video. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. Camera mode – Touch this icon to switch to camera mode. Start recording Gallery – Touch to view the last video you recorded. This enables you to access your
gallery and view your saved videos from within video mode.
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Shooting a quick video
Touch the Camera mode button.
1
The video camera viewfi nder appears
2
on the screen. Holding the phone, point the lens to-
3
wards the subject you want to capture in your video. Press the Record
4
button once to
start recording.
5
A red light appears at the top corner of the viewfi nder with a timer showing the length of the video.
Tip!
– Touch to capture image
during recording a video.
Touch on the screen to stop record-
6
ing.
After shooting a video
Your captured video will appear on the Gallery. Touch you recorded.
Touch to play the video. Touch to share the video Bluetooth,
Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, SmartShare or YouTube.
Touch to delete the video you just made. Confirm by touching OK. The viewfinder reappears.
to view the last video
Tou ch to open the options. Move – Touch to move the video to other place. Rename – Tap to edit the name of the selected video. Details – Tap to see a detailed information, such as the name, date, time, size and type.
Using the advanced settings
Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options.
– Allows you to turn on the flash
when recording a video in dark conditions.
– Touch to set the size (in pixels) of
the video you are recording.
– Improves colour qualities in
different lighting conditions.
– Choose a colour tone to use for
your new view.
– Activate to use your phone's
location-based services.
– Choose Off to record a video
without sound.
– Auto review automatically shows
you the video you just recorded.
– Select storage to save videos. – Restore all video camera default
settings.
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Video camera
– Touch if you want to know how this function operates. This provides you with a quick guide.
Adjusting the volume when viewing a video
To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the left­hand side of the phone.
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Multimedia
You can store multimedia files on a memory card for easy access to all your multimedia files.
Video Player
Your LG-P880g has a built-in video player that lets you play all your favourite videos. To access the video player, Touch Apps tab > Video Player.
Playing a video
In the home screen, touch > Apps
1
tab > Video Player.
Select the video you want to play.
2
Touch to pause playback a video.
Touch to resume playback a video.
Touch to go 10 seconds forward.
Touch to go 10 seconds backward.
Touch to manage the video volume.
Touch to set Dolby audio effect when connected with headset jack.
Touch Speed controller icon and drag the progress bar to control playback speed.
Touch Preview frame icon and drag the handler of seek bar to explore the content with a preview screen.
>
Touch to lock a video screen.
Touch the direct list icon to see the list of videos.
To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list. It displays SmartShare, Delete and Details as options.
Gallery
Touch > Apps tab > Gallery. Open a list of catalogue bars that store all your multimedia files.
Music Player
Your LG-P880g has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, Touch
>
Apps tab > Music Player.
Transferring music files using USB mass storage devices
Connect the LG-P880g to a PC using
1
a USB cable.
2
If you haven't installed LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you need to change the settings manually. Choose Settings > Connectivity >
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Multimedia
USB connection type, then select Media sync (MTP).
You can view the mass storage con-
3
tent on your PC and transfer the fi les.
Playing a song
1
In the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Music Player.
2
Touch Songs.
3
Select the song you want to play.
Touch to pause playback.
Touch to resume playback.
Touch to skip to the next track in the album, playlist.
Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to return to the previous song.
Touch to manage the music volume.
Touch to set repeat mode.
Touch to set shuffle mode.
Touch to see the current playlist.
Touch to see lyrics. This option is on only if the song includes the lyrics.
To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list. It displays Play, Add to playlist, Set as
ringtone, Delete, Share, Search and Details.
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.
FM Radio
Your LG-P880g has a built-in FM Radio so you can tune in to your favourite stations and listen on the go.
NOTE: You need to use your
headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack.
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Searching for stations
You can tune in to radio stations by searching for them manually or automatically. They are then saved to specific channel numbers, so you don't have to find them again. You can store up to 48 channels on your phone.
Tuning in automatically
In the home screen, touch
1
tab > FM Radio.
Touch
2
During auto scanning, touch Stop
3
, then select Scan.
if you want to stop scanning. Only
scanned channels are saved before
you stop scanning.
NOTE: You can also manually tune
in to a station using the on-screen wheel.
TIP! To improve radio reception,
extend the headset cord as this also functions as the radio antenna. If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio reception may be poor.
> Apps
LG Tag+
What is LG Tag+
LG Tag+ allows easy saving and loading to NFC tag, which can be customized to suit certain environments.
Using Tag+ writing
1 2
3
Using Tag+ reading
When touching the set tag or a device, mode will be activated right away.
> Apps tab > LG Tag+.
Touch Select the desired mode (Car mode/
Offi ce mode/Sleep mode/User mode) and tap Write on tag.
Touch the back of your device to a tag or a device to share, then launching application and changing settings can be set.
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Multimedia
Media Home
Using media home
Touch > Apps tab > Media Home
1
Select the desired funcion among of
2
videos, photos, music.
Setting media home
Touch
1
2
Tip!
Once you connect your device to a TV or monitor via a MHL cable, media home apps will be launch automatically.
> Apps tab > Media Home > Settings You can change the settings based on your preferences.
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LG SmartWorld
LG SmartWorld offers an assortment of exciting content - games, applications, wallpaper and ringtones - giving LG phone users the chance to enjoy richer "Mobile Life" experiences.
How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Phone
Tap the icon to access LG
1
SmartWorld.
Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for LG
2
SmartWorld. If you have not yet signed up, tap Register and get a LG Smart­World membership. Download the content you want.
3
NOTE: What if there is no
icon?
1 Using a mobile Web browser,
access LG SmartWorld (www. lgworld.com) and select your country.
2 Download LG SmartWorld App. 3 Execute and install the
downloaded file.
4 Access LG SmartWorld by
tapping the icon.
How to use LG SmartWorld
Participate in monthly LG SmartWorld
• promotions. Try the easy "Menu" buttons to find
• what you’re looking for fast.
Categories – Find contents by category
(e.g. Education, Entertainment, Games, etc).
Search – Search Content. Apps for you – Recommended content
based on your previous choices.
My apps – List of downloaded/to-be
updated contents.
Settings – Set Profile and Display. Sign in – Set your ID and Password.
Try other useful functions as well. (Content Detail screen)
NOTE: LG SmartWorld may not be
available in all carriers or countries.
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Utilities
Setting your alarm
Touch > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock
1
>
2
After you set the time, the LG-P880g lets you know how much time is left before the alarm will sound. Set Repeat, Snooze duration,
3
Vibration, Alarm sound, Puzzle lock and Memo. Touch Save.
Using your calculator
1
Touch > Apps tab > Calculator
2
Touch the number keys to enter numbers.
3
For simple calculations, touch the function you want (+, –, x or ÷) fol­lowed by =.
4
For more complex calculations, touch
, select the Advanced panel, then
choose sin, cos, tan, log and so on.
Adding an event to your calendar
Touch > Apps tab > Calendar
1
On the middle of the screen, you can
2
fi nd the different view types of the Calendar (Day, Week, Agenda). Tap on the date you want to add event
3
on and touch Touch Event name then enter the
4
event name. Touch Location and enter the location.
5
Check the date and enter the time you want your event to start and fi nish. If you want to add a note to your
6
event, touch Description and enter the details. If you want to repeat the alarm, set
7
REPEAT, and set REMINDERS, if
necessary. Touch Save to save the event in the
8
calendar.
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Polaris Office
Polaris Office is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere, anytime, using their mobile devices. Touch
> Apps tab > Polaris Office.
Managing files
Polaris Office provides mobile users with convenient file management features, including copying, moving and pasting, and deleting files and folders right on the device.
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 Office, the objects and layout remain the same as in their original documents.
Backup
About backing up and restoring smart phone data
It recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on the Storage card, especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on Storage memory might allow you to recover smart phone data if your smart phone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue. This Backup application support between LG smart phones, other S/W version or OS. And so, when you buy the new LG smart phone, you can back up the current LG-P880g smart phone data on your new one. If you have preloaded application Backup & Restore on your smart phone, you can back up and restore most of your smart phone data, Apps including unprotected applications, their settings, Applications
(Downloaded), Applications (Pre­installed), Bookmarks, Calendar, Call log, Contacts, Home screen, Messages, and System settings using
this application.
To perform a manual backup of your
• smart phone data.
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Utilities
To schedule automatic backups of your
• smart phone data. To restore your smart phone data.
Back up your smart phone data
Insert to the memory card into the slot
1
and check out the storage status. Touch the Apps tab
2
select Backup > Backup > SD Card or Internal Storage. Touch the Add new to enter a name
3
for your backup fi le, and then select Continue. Select the check box next to the item
4
you want to back up, and then select Continue to back up. When all selected fi les backed up,
5
you will see the message ‘Done’ and select Continue to fi nish backing up data.
Scheduling automatic backups
You can also enable automatic backups of the data on your smart phone according to your schedule setting. To do this, complete the following steps:
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, and then
Insert to the memory card into the slot
1
and check out the storage status. Touch the Apps tab
2
select Backup > Schedule.
3
On the Scheduled Backup Location screen, touch SD Card or Internal
Storage.
4
From the list, select how often you want to back up your device data and settings, and select Continue.
5
Select the check box next to the data you want to back up, and then select Continue to fi nish the schedule set.
, and then
Restoring smart phone data
To restore data that is in your on-board device memory, mass storage mode must be turned off.
NOTE: All files that are stored
on your smart phone are deleted before the backup file is restored.
1
Insert to the memory card into the slot and check out the storage status.
2
Touch the Apps tab select Backup > Restore > SD Card or Internal Storage.
3
On the Restore screen, select a backup fi le that contains the data you want to restore.
, and then
Select the check box next to the item
4
you want to restore, and then select Continue to restore to phone.
NOTE: Please note that your
phone data will be overwritten with the contents of your backup.
1
If the backup fi le is encrypted, type the password that you set to encrypt.
2
When all selected fi les restored, you will see the message ‘Done’ and select Yes to restart the phone.
NOTE:
• While in Mass storage mode, this Backup Application cannot be functioned. Select Charge only option when the USB cable is connected.
• You can set Enable encryption to encrypt your backup files for extra protection.
Press the Menu from the Backup screen, and select Settings > Security and select the check box. And after enabling encryption, To restore synchronised organizer data, you must have an activation password.
NOTE:
You can also enable automatic delete old backups and only keep the most recent backup. Press the Menu from the Backup screen, and select Settings >
Scheduled backup > Auto delete old backups to select the number
of scheduled backups to keep.
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The web
Browser
Browser gives you a fast, full-colour world of games, music, news, sport, 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.
Using the web toolbar
Touch to go back a page. Touch to go forwards a page, to the
page you connected to after the current one. This is the opposite of what happens when you press the Back key, which goes to the previous page.
While holding down the icon, tilt the
device toward body to zoom in or
reverse to zoom out. Touch to add a new window. Touch to access bookmarks.
Using options
Press to view options.
Refresh – Update the current web page. Save to bookmarks – Add the current
web page as bookmark. Go to Homepage – Allow you to go to a homepage. Share page – Allows you to share the web page with others. Find on page – Allows you to find letters or words on the current web page. Request desktop site – Allows you to view the web page as desktop. Save for offline reading – Save current page to read it during offline. Brightness – Modify viewing brightness for comfortable web browsing.
Settings – Displays Browser settings. Exit – Exit from the menu list.
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Settings
In the home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings.
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
Here, you can manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also set up mobile networks and switch to airplane mode.
< Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to
available Wi-Fi networks.
TIP! How to obtain the MAC
address
To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your LG-P880g into the router. You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: Touch Apps tab > Settings > Wi-Fi > > Advanced > MAC address.
< Bluetooth >
Turns on Bluetooth to connect to Bluetooth devices.
< Data usage >
Displays the data usage and set mobile data limit.
< Call >
You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier.
< More > Airplane mode – After switching to
airplane mode, all wireless connections are disabled.
Wi-Fi Direct – You can turn on or off. Portable Wi-Fi hotspot – You can
configure the portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. NFC – Your LG-P880g is NFC-enabled mobile phone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless connectivity technology that enables two-way communication between electronic devices. It operates over a distance of a few centimeters. You can share your contents with a NFC tag or another device via simple touch with your device. If you touch a NFC tag with your device, it will display the tag contents on your device.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or
damage the inside of the battery cover as this is the NFC antenna.
To switch NFC on or off: From the
home screen, touch and slide the
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notification drawer down with your finger, then select the NFC icon to turn it on.
NOTE: When the Airplane mode
is activated, NFC application can be used.
Using NFC: To use NFC, make sure
your device is switched on and activate
the NFC setting, if disabled. Android Beam – You can beam a web page, a video, or other content from your screen to another device by bringing the devices together (typically back to back).
NOTE: Make sure both devices
are unlocked, support Near Field Communication (NFC), and have both NFC and Android Beam™ turned on.
VPN settings – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you've previously configured. Allows you to add different types of VPN. Mobile networks – Set options for data roaming, network mode & operators, access point names (APNs) and so on.
NOTE: You must set a lock screen
PIN or password before you can use credential storage.
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DEVICE
< Sound > Sound profile – You can choose the
Sound, Vibrate only or Silent. Volumes – You can manage the volume of Phone Ringtone, Notification sound, Touch feedback & system, Music, video, games and other media, Alarms. Phone ringtone – Allows you to set your default incoming call ringtone. Notification sound – Allows you to set your default notification ringtone. Ringtone with vibration – Vibration feedback for calls and notifications. Quiet time – Set times to turn off all sounds except alarm and media. 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 for phone screen touch.
< Display > Brightness – Adjust the screen
brightness. Auto-rotate screen – Set to switch orientation automatically when you rotate the phone. Screen timeout – Set the time for screen timeout. Font type – Change the type of the display. Font size – Change the size of the display font. Front key light – Set the front key LED time. Motion sensor calibration – Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.
< Home screen > Set the Theme, Animation, Screen swipe effect or Wallpaper. Select the option to set Scroll wallpaper, Scroll screens circularly and Home backup & restore.
< Lock screen > Select screen lock – Set a screen lock
type to secure your phone. Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. You can set among of None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, Password.
When you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you're asked to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen. Wallpaper – You can select the wallpaper lock from Wallpapers or Gallery. Owner info – Show owner info on lock screen.
< Gesture > Move home screen items – Press and
hold item and tilt device to move item within home screens or applications. Tilt sensitivity – Test and adjust sensitivity of tilt sensor for home screen and applications. Pending incoming calls – Flip device to mute incoming call. Snooze or stop alarm – Flip device to snooze or stop alarm. Pause video – Flip device to pause playing video.
Help – Help for gesture functions. < Storage >
INTERNAL STORAGE – View the internal
storage usage. SD CARD – Check total available SD card space. Touch Unmount SD card for safe removal. Erase SD card if you want to delete all data from the SD card.
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< Power saver >
Here, you can manage the battery and check the power saving items. Also, you can check the battery use.
< Apps >
You can view and manage the applications.
PERSONAL
< Accounts & sync >
Permits applications to synchronise data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them. Deselecting this setting can save battery power and lowers (but does not eliminate) data usage.
< Location services > Google's location service – If you select
Google's location service, your phone determines your approximate location using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. When you select this option, you're asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use your location when providing these services. GPS satellites – If you select GPS satellites, your phone determines your location to street level accuracy. Location & Google search – If you select google use your location to improve search results and other services.
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< Security > Set up SIM card lock – Set up SIM card
lock or change the SIM PIN. Make passwords visible – Show password as you type. Device administrators – View or deactivate device administrators. Unknown sources – Default setting to install non-Market applications. Trusted credentials – Display trusted CA certificates. Install from storage – Choose to install encrypted certificates from your SD card. Clear credentials – Remoce all certificates.
< Language & input >
Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the on-screen keyboard, including words you've added to its dictionary.
< Backup & reset >
Change the settings for managing your settings and data. Back up my data – Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server. Backup account – Set to back up your account.
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 in this way, you are prompted to reenter the same information as when you first started Android.
SYSTEM
< Date & time >
Use Date & time settings to set how dates are 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.
NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins.
< Connectivity > USB connection type – You can set the desired mode (Charge only, Media sync (MTP), USB tethering, LG software or Camera (PTP).
Ask on connection – Ask USB
connection mode when connecting to a computer.
Help – Help for connectivity. On-Screen Phone settings – Displaying
screen and controlling phone from PC are available through USB, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection. PC Suite Wi-Fi connection – Check mark this to use LG PC Suite with Wi-Fi connection. Please note that Wi-Fi network should be connected for LG PC Suite via Wi­Fi connection from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS.
< About phone >
View legal information and check phone status and software version.
Phone software update
LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet
For more information about using this function, please visit http://update. lgmobile.com or http://www.lg.com/ common/index.jsp select country and language.
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This feature allows you to update the firmware on your phone to a newer version conveniently from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device. As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user's full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.
NOTE: LG reserves the right to
make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.
LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)
This feature allows you to update your phone's software to a newer version conveniently via OTA, without connecting with a USB data cable. This feature will
only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device. First, you can check the software version on your mobile phone: Settings > About
phone > Software update > Check now for update.
You can also delay the update by 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours or One day. In this case, the application will notify you to update when the time is up. You can also rearrange an update manually.
NOTE: Your personal data from
internal phone storage—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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NOTE: This feature is dependent
on your network service provider, region and country.
DivX HD
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®
in order to play purchased DivX Video­on-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 HD 720p, including premium content
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, DivX Certified® and associated
DivX logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
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device that
device must be registered
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LG On-Screen Phone
On-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB or Bluetooth connection. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC, using the mouse or keyboard.
On-Screen Phone icons
Connects your mobile phone to your
PC, or disconnects it.
Changes the On-Screen Phone
preferences.
Exits the On-Screen Phone
programme.
Maximises the On-Screen Phone
window.
Minimize the On-Screen Phone
window.
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 files from your mobile phone (e.g. photos, videos, music and Polaris Office files) to your PC. Simply right-click on the file which you want to send to PC and click on "Save to 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 On­Screen Phone window. The files sent are stored in internal SD card. Real-time event notifications: prompts
• a pop-up to inform you of any incoming calls or text/multimedia messages.
How to install On-Screen Phone on your PC
Visit LG Home (www.lg.com) and
1
select a country of your choice.
2
Go to Support > Mobile Phone Sup­port > Select the Model (LG-P880g)
> Click OSP ( On-Screen Phone ) to download. You can install the On­Screen Phone on your PC.
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