LG UK410, G-Pad 7.0 LTE User Guide

User Guide

This guide helps you to get started using your tablet.

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Contents ..................................................................................................3

Getting to know your tablet ...................................................................6

Your Home screen ................................................................................ 16

Google account setup ..........................................................................37

Connecting to Networks and Devices ............................................... 38

Contacts ............................................................................................... 43

Email ..................................................................................................... 46

Camera and Video ............................................................................... 55

Multimedia ........................................................................................... 64

Utilities...................................................................................................74

The web ................................................................................................ 89

Settings ................................................................................................ 95

Tablet software update ......................................................................120

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................121

Safety ...................................................................................................122

Limited Warranty Statement .............................................................148

WARNING Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or

death.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the tablet and/

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or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

Never place your tablet in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to

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explode.

Do not dispose of your battery near ﬁre or with hazardous or ﬂammable

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materials.

When riding in a car, do not leave your tablet or set up the hands-free kit

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near the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured.

Do not use the tablet in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example:

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aircraft)

Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in

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places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or

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detergents to clean your tablet. This could cause a ﬁre.

Do not drop, strike, or shake your tablet severely. It may harm the internal

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circuit boards of the tablet.

Do not use your tablet in high explosive areas as the tablet may generate

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sparks.

Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating.

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Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or ﬁre.

Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power

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cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or ﬁre.

Do not handle the tablet with wet hands while it is being charged. It may

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cause an electric shock or seriously damage your tablet.

Do not disassemble the tablet.

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Do not place or answer calls while charging the tablet as it may

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short-circuit the tablet and/or cause electric shock or ﬁre.

Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails,

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come into contact with the battery. This could cause a ﬁre.

Store the battery out of reach of children.

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Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone,

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connection parts of the tablet, etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death.

Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid

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electric shock or ﬁre.

Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not

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be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

Only authorized personnel should service the tablet and its accessories.

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Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

Your tablet is an electronic device that generates heat during normal

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operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your tablet during or immediately after operation.

Use and store your tablet in temperatures between 0°C/32°F and

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45°C/113°F, if possible. Exposing your tablet to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.

Getting to know your tablet

Tablet Overview

Front View

NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.

• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may

change depending on the mode and software version on your tablet.

1. Front Camera Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You

can also use this for video chatting. Keep the lens clean for optimal performance.

WARNING! Placing a heavy object on the tablet or sitting on it can damage the LCD and

touchscreen functions.

Front Camera

Getting to know your tablet

Rear View

Rear Camera

Speakers

2. Rear Camera Use to take photos and record videos. Keep the lens clean

for optimal performance.

3. Speakers Use to listen to the audio from the selected function (e.g.,

music, videos, sound clips, etc.).

NOTE Your tablet is designed to have two speaker openings on the back side for aesthetic

reasons. However, the actual sound comes from only one speaker. Please note that it’s not a product defect.

Side Views

Power/Lock Key

Volume Keys

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4. Power/Lock Key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn

the tablet on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and change the sound settings.

5. Volume Keys Press to adjust the media volumes. If the Shortcut setting

is enabled, you can press and hold both keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo+ application. When the Shortcut key setting is enabled and the screen is off, you can also press and hold the Volume Down Key or Volume Up Key to access the Camera application.

Top and Bottom Views

Headset

Jack

Microphone

Top Bottom

6. Microphone Records your voice and is used for voice-activated

functions.

NOTE Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when recording a video or audio clip.

7. Headset Jack Use to plug in an optional listening accessory, such as

headphones to listen to music.

8. Infrared (IR) LED Used as a sensor for the Quick Remote application.

9. Card Slots Use to insert your SIM card and a microSD card. A valid SIM

card is required to have access to the mobile network. Insert a microSD card to store your personal data ﬁles (e.g., music, videos, photos, etc.).

NOTE Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when recording a video or audio clip.

10. USB/Charging Port Use to connect the USB cable to the tablet for use

with the Charger power adapter, your PC, or other compatible accessories.

TIP! If the tablet freezes up and stops working, press and hold the Power/Lock Key (on the

right side of the tablet) for about 8 seconds until the screen turns off. Wait a few seconds, then turn the tablet back on.

Infrared

(IR) LED

Card Slots

USB/Charging

Port

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Home Screen Overview

11. Status bar Shows device information, including the time, status icons

(such as signal strength, battery power, connections, etc.), and notiﬁcation icons. It also provides access to the Notiﬁcations panel.

12. QuickTap bar Provides icons for quick, one-touch access to the

functions used most often. This bar is displayed on all of the Home screen canvases. The default icons are the QuickMemo+ icon Email icon icon , the Apps icon .

13. Touch keys bar Provides easy navigation anywhere you are in the

software. By default, the keys are the Back Key

you can change them (see the Display settings menu).

TIP! When you open an application, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch

Status bar

QuickTap bar

Touch keys bar

, the

, the Browser icon , the Gallery icon , the Camera

, the Home Key

, the Recent Apps Key , and the Dual window Key , but

keys bar at the bottom of the touchscreen) to check for the application's available options.

Getting to know your tablet

The Battery and Power

Your tablet has an internal, rechargeable battery that is not removable. It should only be replaced by LG or an authorized LG repair center. You should never try to open or take apart this tablet yourself. Opening the tablet can cause damage that will void your warranty.

Charging Your Tablet

Your tablet is powered by an internal, rechargeable battery. Charge the battery using the USB cable (power cord) and the Charger (power adapter) included with your tablet. Fully charge the battery before using your tablet for the ﬁrst time to maximize its life cycle.

WARNING! If the touchscreen won't function while the tablet’s in the process of charging, this

1. Connect the USB cable to the Charger.

2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB/Charging Port.

may be due to an unstable power supply. If this occurs, disconnect the USB cable from the tablet or unplug the Charger from the power outlet.

USB cableCharger

NOTE Correctly orient the cable's plug

with the USB/Charging Port. The port and/or the plug can be damaged if you attempt to insert it

USB Cable

incorrectly.

3. Plug the Charger into an electrical outlet.

NOTE Use only an approved charging accessory to charge your tablet. Improper handling of the

USB/Charging Port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your tablet and void the warranty.

Getting to know your tablet

To View the Battery Charge Level

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in

the Touch keys bar) > System settings > About tablet > Battery.

2. The right side of the screen displays the battery status (charging or

discharging) and percent of remaining charge.

Optimizing Battery Life

You can extend your battery’s life between charges by reducing the screen brightness and screen timeout to conserve your battery’s energy. Also, some features run constantly in the background whether or not you’re using them. Turn off features until you need to use them. For example, you can turn off radio communications (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.) and automatic syncing (Gmail™, Calendar, etc.).

NOTE Allowing other devices to use your tablet's hotspot connection will also drain your

battery more quickly.

To monitor and control what uses the battery

Some applications you’ve downloaded may consume high amounts of battery power. While using your downloaded apps, check the battery charge level and monitor the battery usage by your applications.

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key

the Touch keys bar) > System settings > About tablet > Battery > Battery use.

2. The right side of the screen displays battery usage details and includes a

usage graph as well as a list of applications or services using battery power from the greatest amount to the least.

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Tablet Cards

Your tablet has two card slots located along the top edge. The slot toward the back of the tablet is for your required SIM card and the slot toward the front of the tablet accommodates an optional microSD card.

A valid SIM card is required in order to use the mobile network.

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A microSD card is an optional accessory that provides additional,

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portable storage space for your personal ﬁles.

Getting to know your tablet

Installing and Removing the SIM Card

To install a SIM card:

1. Hold the tablet face down, then and open the card slot cover (located at

the top of the tablet) and gently pull out the SIM card tray.

NOTE When you open the cover, you'll see edge of the silver SIM card tray in the slot closest

to the back of the tablet.

2. Insert the SIM card into the tray with the logo face up. Push the tray

back into the slot until it's secured in the slot, then close the cover.

To remove the SIM card

1. Hold the tablet face down, then open the card slot cover (located at the

top of the tablet).

2. Gently pull the SIM card tray out of its slot, then remove the SIM card

from the tray.

NOTE If the tablet is held face up, the SIM card could fall out when the tray is removed from

the slot.

3. Carefully reinsert the SIM card tray into its slot and replace the slot

cover.

Installing and removing a microSD Card

Your tablet supports a removable memory card (sold separately).

To install a microSD card

1. Open the card slot cover (located at the top of the tablet).

Getting to know your tablet

NOTE The slot closest to the touchscreen is the microSD card slot (the slot with the silver tray

is for the SIM card).

2. Position the microSD card with the gold strips facing toward the back of

the tablet. Slide the microSD card into the slot until it clicks into place and replace the cover.

Removing a microSD Card

To remove your microSD card

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in

the Touch keys bar) > System settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.

NOTE Settings are displayed in a split-screen format with the menus on the left and

corresponding selections on the right.

2. Push the microSD card inward until you hear (and feel) a click, then

carefully slide the card out of the slot and replace the cover.

NOTE Pushing the card inward releases it from the slot and partially ejects it for easy removal.

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

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

Formatting the microSD Card

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

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in

2. Tap Erase SD card (in the submenu), then tap the Erase SD card

Back up any data stored on it before formatting.

the Touch keys bar) > System settings > Storage.

button.

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

card will then be formatted and ready to use.

Powering Your Tablet On/Off

It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your tablet for the ﬁrst time to maximize its life cycle.

Turning the tablet on

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

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couple of seconds until the screen turns on.

The default Lock screen

If you don’t use the tablet for a while, your tablet will enter timeout to conserve battery power. Timeout turns off the backlight and locks the screen. The default Lock screen is Swipe. To unlock the tablet:

1. Turn the screen on.

 Press the Power/Lock Key

 Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON).

NOTE If Knock Code is set as the screen lock, double-tapping the screen when it is off will

display the Knock Code entry screen.

2. The Swipe Lock screen will appear. From the center

of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it.

 To use a Swipe Lock screen shortcut, swipe the

shortcut icon (at the bottom of the screen) in any direction. The screen will unlock and launch the application.

NOTE The Swipe Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent

unintentional actions. For more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a Knock Code, a pattern, a PIN, a password, or use face recognition) that will need to be entered to unlock it. Please refer Setting a screen lock on page 23 for more information.

on the right side of the tablet for a

on the right side of the tablet.

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Unlocking the Screen Using the Knock Code Feature

You can unlock the screen when the screen is off by tapping the correct area and sequence.

1. When the screen is off, tap the Knock Code sequence you created on

the screen.

2. The screen will turn on and unlock.

NOTE To activate Knock Code, tap Apps > Settings > Display > Lock screen >

Select screen lock > Knock Code. Then follow the instructions to create your Knock

Code, as well as a backup PIN in case you forget your Knock Code.

Turning the tablet off

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key (on the right side of the tablet)

until the Tablet options menu appears.

2. Tap Power off in the Tablet options menu.

3. Tap OK to conﬁrm that you want to turn off the tablet.

The Tablet options menu

The Tablet options menu is accessed by pressing and holding the Power/ Lock Key

(on the right side of the tablet). Choose from Power off, Power

off and restart, Turn on/off Airplane mode, and changing the sound

proﬁle (Sounds off

, Vibrate mode , and Sounds on .

Your Home screen

The Home Screen

The Home screen is comprised of multiple canvases. Simply swipe your ﬁnger to the left or right to view them. You can set its background wallpaper, add additional canvases, and customize the items on each Home screen canvas.

The QuickTap bar (located at the bottom of all of the Home screen

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canvases) provides, one-touch access to the functions used most often.

The Status bar (located at the top of all of the tablet’s screens) displays

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status icons and allows access to the Notiﬁcations panel.

The Touch keys bar (located at the bottom of all of the tablet’s screens)

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has icons for easy tablet navigation.

NOTE The Status bar and the Touch keys bar are not displayed on the Camera application's

viewﬁnder screen.

Status bar

Shows device status information, including the time and icons for battery power, Wi-Fi signal strength, notiﬁcations, and more. It also provides access to the Notiﬁcations panel.

QuickTap bar

Provides easy, one-touch access to the functions used most often.

Back Key

Backs up one step. For example, returns to the previous screen or closes pop-up items (e.g., dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard). Touch and hold to access Dual window.

Dual Window Key

Displays two application windows at the same time.

Recent Apps Key

Displays a list of your open applications. Touch and hold it to access the Options menu for the current application or screen.

Home Key

Returns to the Home screen (or returns to your default Home screen canvas from any of the extension canvases). Touch and hold it to access Google Now.

Your Home screen

Customizing the Home Screen

You can customize your Home screen to provide convenient access by adding apps, widgets, and downloads to any of its canvases. You can also personalize your Home screen to reﬂect your personal style by setting the wallpaper background and setting customized images for its icons.

To add items on your Home screen:

To add apps and/or widgets:

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

2. Tap the Apps or Widgets tab (at the bottom of the screen).

3. Tap the item you want (to place it automatically) or manually drag it to

the desired canvas location and lift your ﬁnger.

4. You can continue adding items, then tap the Home screen when you've

ﬁnished.

NOTE To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the

application you want to add and drag it to the desired location.

To remove an item from your Home screen:

Touch and hold the Home screen item you want to remove, drag it to the Remove icon

To change the look of your Home screen

From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch keys bar) > Home screen settings to access the following to personalize your Home screen.

Wallpaper: Sets the Home screen background. Choose from Gallery,

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Live Wallpapers, Multi-photo, Photos, and Wallpaper gallery.

Screen swipe effect: Sets how the items on the Home screen canvases

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slide from one to the next. Choose from Slide, Breeze, Accordion, Panorama, Carousel, Layer, and Domino.

(at the top of the screen), then lift your ﬁnger.

Your Home screen

Allow Home screen looping: Checkmark this setting so that the Home

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screen canvases rotate continuously (loops back to the ﬁrst canvas after the last).

Home backup & restore: Allows you to backup and restore your Home

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screen app layout and wallpaper.

Help: Tap to view help information about customizing the Home screen.

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Customizing application icons on the Home screen

You can customize each application icon with images from your Gallery.

1. Touch and hold an application icon on the Home screen. The editing

icon will appear in the upper right corner of the icon.

2. Tap the application icon (while the editing icon is still displayed).

Delete icon

New icon

Icon gallery

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3. Choose your icon image.

 Tap an icon image from your Icon gallery, then tap OK.

 Tap the New icon

to create a custom icon image. When you create an icon image, you customize its size and crop its image. Created icons are displayed in your Icon gallery.

NOTE You can delete a custom icon image from your Icon gallery by tapping the Delete icon

(at the top right corner of the Icon change screen).

Organizing your Home screen

You can move the items on the Home screen canvases and create folders to organize your Home screen.

Drag an icon to move it.

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Drag one application icon over another icon to create a folder with both

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of the applications in it. Drag additional icons on the folder to add more items to the folder.

Home screen views

You can view your Home screen in different ways.

Home screen dual view – Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home

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screen to display your Home screen canvases on top and the Applications screen on the bottom. This view can be used to add items to your Home screen canvases.

Home screen clean view – Pinch out on the Home screen to hide all of

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the items on it. You can see your wallpaper with no obstructions.

Home screen canvas mini view – Pinch in on the Home screen to

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display a miniature view of all of your Home screen canvases. This view can be used to manage your Home screen canvases.

Your Home screen

Using the touchscreen

Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android™ device. With the touch of your ﬁnger, you can download and use available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your tablet.

The following terms are used for describing the different available gestures using the touchscreen:

Tap or touch

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

NOTES • To select an item, tap the center of the icon, being careful not to touch any other icons.

• Use the tip of your ﬁnger to touch the option you want, but don't press too hard; the

Touch and hold

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

Drag

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

touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet ﬁrm touch.

Swipe, slide, or ﬂick

Move your ﬁnger quickly across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you ﬁrst touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can browse through the different Home screens by swiping to the left or right, slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or remove an application from the Recent Apps screen by ﬂicking its graphic off the screen.

Your Home screen

Double-tap

Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom, highlight text, or turn the screen on/ off. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to ﬁt the width of the screen and zoom in and out when viewing a picture and when using Maps. Double-tap a word to highlight it. Double-tap can also activate the KnockON feature to turn the touchscreen on or off.

NOTE A triple-tap gesture is used for certain enabled Accessibility features.

Pinch-to-zoom

Use your index ﬁnger and thumb in a pinching motion (to zoom out) or spreading motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map, photos, the rear camera lens, the Contacts list, the Favorites list, the Groups list, a music list, and ThinkFree Ofﬁce documents. Spread apart to make screen information or the image larger (easier to read and see), or pinch together to view more area and information. The pinch gesture also changes the Home screen. Pinch in on the Home screen to change to mini canvas view, then spread apart to return to the normal Home screen view. Spread apart on the normal Home screen to hide all of your Home screen items, then pinch in to redisplay them.

Rotate the screen

From many applications and menus, the orientation of the touchscreen adjusts to the tablet’s physical orientation. You can deactivate this function in the Display settings menu.

Navigation and Access

Touch Keys Bar

The Touch keys bar (displayed at the bottom of all of the tablet’s screens) allows allows quick and easy navigation throughout your tablet’s software and is also the access point for the Quick Access feature.

NOTE The Touch keys bar is not displayed on the Camera’s viewﬁnder.

Your Home screen

Quick Access

The Quick access feature allows you to open the Google Now application or the QuickMemo+ application instantly no matter where you are in the tablet’s software. Sliding your ﬁngertip up from below the Touch keys bar displays the Google Now icon white arc. Continue dragging your ﬁnger to place it over the icon you want, then lift your ﬁnger to launch that application.

and the QuickMemo+ icon on a

Returning to Recently-used Applications

1. Tap the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch keys bar). The screen

displays all of your open applications.

2. Tap an icon to open the application. You can also swipe an application off of the screen to remove it from the list.

Manually Locking the screen

The Power/Lock Key (on the right side of the tablet) and the KnockON feature allow you to turn off the screen which will also lock it.

Press the Power/Lock Key

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Quickly double-tap the Status bar, an empty spot on the Home screen, or

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the Lock screen to turn off (and lock) the screen.

NOTE The screen turns off and locks automatically when the tablet enters timeout.

The Power/Lock Key and the KnockON feature will also turn the screen back on, which displays the Lock screen.

to turn off (and lock) the screen.

The KnockON feature

The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off.

For the best results, keep the tablet still when using KnockON.

Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on.

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Quickly double-tap the Status bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or

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the Lock screen to turn the screen off.

Your Home screen

Setting a screen lock

Set a screen lock type for the level of security you want to use to guard against unauthorized access. Once set, you’ll need to perform its unlock sequence to gain access to your tablet from timeout, and also when you turn on the tablet.

From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key

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Touch keys bar) > Lock screen settings > Select screen lock, select the screen lock you want to use, then follow the on-screen instructions to set it.

• Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen unlocks

the screen. This is the default Lock screen that only guards against unintentional use.

• Face Unlock: Face recognition unlocks the screen. The tablet captures

your image to identify you. Keep in mind that Face Unlock is less secure than a Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password because it uses a generalized shape and dimension to verify your face.

• Knock Code: A knock pattern tapped on the screen unlocks the

screen. The ﬁrst time you set a Knock Code, you’ll see a tutorial with instructions on how to create it. Tap your code (at least 3 taps), then tap Done. Tap your code again, then tap Conﬁrm.

• Pattern: A pattern you draw with your ﬁnger unlocks the screen. The

ﬁrst time you set an unlock pattern, you’ll see a tutorial with instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial, then tap Next. Draw your pattern (connect at least 4 dots), then tap Continue. Draw your pattern again, then tap Conﬁrm.

• PIN: A number sequence unlocks the screen. Enter a PIN (at least 4

digits), then tap Continue. Enter your PIN again, then tap OK to conﬁrm it.

• Password: An alphanumeric sequence unlocks the screen. Enter a

password (at least 4 characters), then tap Continue. Enter your password again, then tap OK to conﬁrm it.

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Your Home screen

Performing a Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

A hard reset will be initiated if you forget your unlock sequence and Backup PIN. The System recovery function will allow you to perform a hard reset as well, if necessary.

WARNING! Performing a hard reset deletes all of your user data, which includes pictures, videos,

and music saved to your internal memory. Please make sure to back up your information prior to performing a hard reset.

1. Turn the tablet off.

2. Press and hold both the Power/Lock Key

and the Volume Down Key

on the right side of the tablet at the same time.

3. When you see the LG logo, release the Power/Lock Key

, then quickly

press and hold it again.

4. The Factory data reset screen is displayed. Press either of the Volume Keys

to highlight Ye s then press the Power/Lock Key to continue.

5. Press either of the Volume Keys to highlight Ye s, then press the Power/Lock Key to conﬁrm.

6. Your device will perform a hard reset if you select Yes .

NOTE Choose the No (Exit) option to exit the factory reset screen and reboot.

ARNING! If you perform a hard reset, all user applications, user data, and DRM licenses will be

deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a hard reset.

Multiple Users

Only one tablet owner ID can be created, but multiple user IDs can be added so that others can log in and use the tablet independently. Each user can conﬁgure their own tablet settings, use their own storage space, and have their own application update privileges.

Tablet owner privileges

Only the tablet owner ID can add a new user log in ID and remove user

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IDs.

Only the tablet owner ID can access and use the microSD card.

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The tablet owner ID can uninstall any of the users' applications.

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Your Home screen

Multiple tablet user limitations

All users share the same battery, internal memory, and data usage with

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all of the other users.

The language set for the tablet by one user applies to all of the other

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users.

Each user can conﬁgure and use only their own content and data (e.g.,

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Home screen settings, Sound settings, etc.).

Any user can accept updated application permissions on the behalf of all

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of the other users.

Messages and scheduled calendar events will be sent to notify the

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speciﬁed user ID only.

Once a user starts printing a document using Mobile Print, the print job

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will continue even if the user ID is changed.

Data transfer, download, multimedia play, and communication services

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will stop if the user ID is changed.

To add a new user on your tablet

1. From the tablet owner's user ID Home screen, touch and hold the

Recent Apps Key (in the Touch keys bar) > System settings > Users > Add user.

2. Tap User or Restricted proﬁle.

User allows full access to all of the tablet's functions and features.

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Restricted proﬁle allows you to choose which functions and features

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can be accessed on the tablet (a.k.a. "guest access").

3. Tap OK to conﬁrm that you're ready to set up the proﬁle, then tap Set up now. The Setup wizard opens which allows the user to enter the necessary information to create their new user proﬁle.

4. After setup is completed, the new user is logged in. Switch users, if necessary.

Your Home screen

To switch users

1. Press the Power/Lock Key (on the right side of the tablet) to lock the tablet's screen.

2. Press the Power/Lock Key

3. Tap one of the colored icons at the bottom of the Lock screen to switch to that user.

again to wake up the tablet's screen.

To customize the User ID icons

A user can change their generic colored User ID icon (used to switch users) to a personalized image.

1. From the Settings menu, tap Users.

2. Tap the user ID you want to change, then tap the Photo icon next to the user name.

3. Follow the prompts to change it.

NOTE A Restricted proﬁle user icon can only be personalized with text to identify it.

Touch Assistant Board

Using the Touch assistant feature

The Touch assistant feature allows you to use touch buttons on the Touch assistant board instead of the tablet’s hardware keys.

1. Turn the feature on in the Accessibility menu. Tap the Touch assistant switch on the screen.

2. Tap the Touch assistant board

 The Volume up icon

 Tap 1/2 to access the Screen capture icon

 Draw a “W” on the touch assistant board to launch the Chrome

application.

to toggle it on (blue) and display the Touch assistant board

to display its touch icons.

, the Volume down icon , the Power icon

, and the Home icon are displayed.

, the Accessibility icon

, and Pinch icon .

Your Home screen

 Draw an “S” on the touch assistant board to launch the Settings

application.

 Draw an “L” on the touch assistant board to lock the screen.

 Draw an “e” on the touch assistant board to launch the Email

application.

Restricting Touch Access

Using the Touch control areas feature

The Touch control areas feature allows you to restrict access from a selected portion of the screen.

1. Turn the feature on in the Accessibilities menu. Tap the Touch control areas switch

2. Access the application or function you want to use with restricted access.

3. Press the Volume Down Key and hold the Home icon (in the Touch keys bar) at the same time.

4. The current screen is captured. Use your ﬁnger to draw a rectangle to enclose the area you don’t want to be able to activate touch access.

NOTE To deactivate the restricted access box, press the Volume Down Key and touch and

hold the Home icon again at the same time.

to toggle it on (blue).

(on the right side of the tablet) and touch

Notiﬁcations

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

The Status bar displays your tablet’s current status icons and pending notiﬁcation icons. When a notiﬁcation arrives, its icon appears in the Status bar at the top of the screen. Pending notiﬁcation icons appear on the left and system icons (that indicate things like Wi-Fi or battery strength) are displayed on the right.

Your Home screen

Accessing Your Notiﬁcations

Swipe the Status bar downward to open the Notiﬁcations panel to access your notiﬁcations. To close the Notiﬁcations panel, swipe the bar at the bottom of the screen upward.

The Notiﬁcations Panel

The Notiﬁcations panel includes your notiﬁcations and the Quick Settings bar. You can choose to display the QSlide bar and/or the QuickRemote bar as well.

Pending notiﬁcations System notiﬁcations

Quick Settings bar

Swipe to the right or left to scroll through the list. Tap an icon to activate/deactivate the feature.

Clear Button

Tap here to clear your list of event-based notiﬁcations.

Tap a notiﬁcation to open it.

Notiﬁcations panel

Notiﬁcations panel Quick Settings

The Quick Settings bar is located at the top of the Notiﬁcations panel. Use the icons on the bar to easily toggle function settings on and off, such as Wi-Fi, Silent mode, Airplane mode, etc.

NOTE Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings bar to view its settings menu.

Your Home screen

Rearranging the Quick Settings icons

Open the Notiﬁcations panel, swipe the Quick Settings to the left, and tap the Edit icon display (or remove the checkmark to hide) it. Drag an icon’s handle

to customize the Quick Settings bar. Checkmark icons to

(on

the right side of the screen) to move it to another position on the bar.

NOTE Changing the checkmarks also reorganizes the icons on the Quick Settings bar.

Notiﬁcations panel QSlide apps

QSlide app icons are displayed on a bar in the Notiﬁcations panel below the Quick Settings bar. These icons provide a quick, convenient way to multi-task on the same screen (similar to picture-in-picture on a TV). QSlide displays a small window on the screen that can be moved, resized, or made transparent.

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

Status Bar Icons

The following icons may appear on the Status bar.

Notiﬁcation icons Status icons

Airplane mode is on Downloading data

Connected to a Wi-Fi network

Wired headset connected An alarm is set

Bluetooth is on GPS is on

System warning Data is syncing

Vibrate mode is on New Gmail message

Silent mode is on New Hangouts message

Battery fully charged A song is currently playing

Uploading data

Your Home screen

Battery is charging

Content sharing is on Battery saver mode is on

NOTE The location of the icons in the Status Bar may differ depending on the features, apps,

and services being used.

Tablet is connected to PC via USB cable

Text Entry

Your tablet allows you to enter text manually using an on-screen keyboard or automatically by selecting a voice input function.

The On-screen Keyboard

An on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the touchscreen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, tap a text ﬁeld where you want to enter text.

Text Input Methods

The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the on-screen keyboard, simply tap a text ﬁeld where you want to enter text.

Word suggestions

Displays the word you’ve entered.

Word suggestions

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