LG P880G User Manual

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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.

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:

1Touch > Apps tab > Settings >

Apps from the DEVICE category.

2Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall.

3 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:

•Touch > Apps tab > Settings >

About phone from the SYSTEM >

Status

The battery status (charging or not charging) and battery level (percentage charged) is displayed at the top of the screen.

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.

Getting to know your phone

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 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.

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.

1 Turn the power off.

2Press and hold the Power/Lock key + Volume Down key.

3Once LG Logo appears on the screen, release all Keys.

4After some seconds, allow you to select factory reset function in the Android system recovery utility.

5Scroll the list by Volume keys and 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:

1Touch > Apps tab > Settings >

Apps > Running from the DEVICE

2Scroll and touch the desired application and touch Stop to stop it.

Getting to know your phone

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.

1Go to www.lg.com and select a country of your choice.

2Go to Support > Mobile Phone Support > Select the Model (LG-P880g).

3Click 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

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:

1Connect your device to PC. (Use a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection.)

2After 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.

4Select 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.

1Touch > Apps tab > Settings >

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.)

2Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable.

3USB connection mode list will appear, and select Media sync (MTP) option.

4Open the removable memory folder on your PC. You can view the mass storage content on your PC and transfer the ﬁ les.

5Copy the ﬁ les from your PC to the drive folder.

6Select Charge only option to disconnect 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.

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.

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.

Getting to know your phone

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

SIM card slot

Camera lens

Battery cover

Battery microSD Card slot

Speaker

QuickMemo	Use QuickMemo to practically and efficiently create memos during a
	call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.

1 Enter the	Or touch and slide the	2 Select the desired	3 Touch	from
QuickMemo	Status Bar downwards	menu option from	the Edit menu and
screen by pressing	and touch .	Pen type, Colour,	select	to save
both the Volume		Eraser, and create	the memo with the
Up and Volume		a memo.	current screen.
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.

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.

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:

1To remove the battery cover, hold the phone ﬁ rmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumbnail as shown in ﬁ gure.

2Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.

3Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).

4Align the battery cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2).

NOTE

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

•Do not open the battery cover during the charging your phone.

Charging your phone

The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet.

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: Touch > Apps tab > Settings > 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.

1On the home screen, touch > Apps tab to open the menu.

2 Scroll and touch Settings > Storage.

3Touch Unmount SD card and touch OK to conﬁ rm it.

4Touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything, then conﬁ rm your choice.

5If you have set a pattern lock, input the pattern lock then select Erase everything.

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 to lock 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.

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:

•Touch > Apps tab > Settings > 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.

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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