LG UK495 Users manual
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LG-UK495 User Guide
This guide helps you to get started using your tablet.
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Getting to know your tablet.................................................................... |
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Your Home screen................................................................................. |
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Google account setup........................................................................... |
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Connecting to Networks and Devices................................................ |
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Contacts................................................................................................ |
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Email...................................................................................................... |
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Camera and Video............................................................................... |
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Multimedia............................................................................................ |
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Utilities................................................................................................... |
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The web................................................................................................. |
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Settings................................................................................................. |
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Tablet software update....................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting.................................................................................... |
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Safety................................................................................................... |
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Limited Warranty Statement.............................................................. |
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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/ or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
# Never place your tablet in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.
#Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
# When riding in a car, do not leave your tablet or set up the hands-free kit near the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured.
#aircraft)Do not use the tablet in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example:
# Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.
# Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your tablet. This could cause a fire.
# Do not drop, strike, or shake your tablet severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the tablet.
#sparks.Do not use your tablet in high explosive areas as the tablet may generate
#Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. 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 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 cause an electric shock or seriously damage your tablet.
#Do not disassemble the tablet.
#Do not place or answer calls while charging the tablet as it may short-circuit the tablet and/or cause electric shock or fire.
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#Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.
#Store the battery out of reach of children.
#Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone, 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 electric shock or fire.
#Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
#Only authorized personnel should service the tablet and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
#Your tablet is an electronic device that generates heat during normal 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 45°C/113°F, if possible. Exposing your tablet to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.
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Tablet Overview
Front View
Front Camera
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.
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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.
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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.
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Home Screen Overview
Status bar 
QuickTap bar 
Touch keys bar 
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 
, the
Email icon 
, the Browser icon 
, the Gallery icon 
, the Camera icon 
, the Apps icon 
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13.Touch keys bar Provides easy navigation anywhere you are in the
software. By default, the keys are the Back Key 
, the Home Key
, the Recent Apps Key 
, and the Dual window Key 
, but 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 keys bar at the bottom of the touchscreen) to check for the application's available options.
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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 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.
1. Connect the USB cable to the Charger.
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2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB/Charging Port.
NOTE
USB Cable
3. Plug the Charger into an electrical outlet.
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 incorrectly.
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.
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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 
(in 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.
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.
4A valid SIM card is required in order to use the mobile network.
4A microSD card is an optional accessory that provides additional, portable storage space for your personal files.
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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).
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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.
Warning! 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. Back up any data stored on it before formatting.
1.From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key 
(in the Touch keys bar) > System settings > Storage.
2.Tap Erase SD card (in the submenu), then tap the Erase SD card 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
4Press and hold the Power/Lock Key 
on the right side of the tablet for a 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.
4Press the Power/Lock Key 
on the right side of the tablet.
OR
4Quickly 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.
4To 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.
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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
.
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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.
4The QuickTap bar (located at the bottom of all of the Home screen canvases) provides, one-touch access to the functions used most often.
4The Status bar (located at the top of all of the tablet’s screens) displays status icons and allows access to the Notifications panel.
4The Touch keys bar (located at the bottom of all of the tablet’s screens) 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.
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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 
(at the top of the screen), then lift your finger.
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.
4Wallpaper: Sets the Home screen background. Choose from Gallery,
Live Wallpapers, Multi-photo, Photos, and Wallpaper gallery.
4Screen swipe effect: Sets how the items on the Home screen canvases slide from one to the next. Choose from Slide, Breeze, Accordion,
Panorama, Carousel, Layer, and Domino.
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4Allow Home screen looping: Checkmark this setting so that the Home screen canvases rotate continuously (loops back to the first canvas after the last).
4Home backup & restore: Allows you to backup and restore your Home screen app layout and wallpaper.
4Help: Tap to view help information about customizing the Home screen.
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.
4Tap an icon image from your Icon gallery, then tap OK.
OR
4Tap 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.
4Drag an icon to move it.
4Drag one application icon over another icon to create a folder with both 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.
4Home screen dual view – Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home 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.
4Home screen clean view – Pinch out on the Home screen to hide all of the items on it. You can see your wallpaper with no obstructions.
4Home screen canvas mini view – Pinch in on the Home screen to display a miniature view of all of your Home screen canvases. This view can be used to manage your Home screen canvases.
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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 touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm touch.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 
and the QuickMemo+ icon 
on a white arc. Continue dragging your finger to place it over the icon you want, then lift your finger to launch that application.
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.
4Press the Power/Lock Key 
to turn off (and lock) the screen.
4Quickly double-tap the Status bar, an empty spot on the Home screen, or 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.
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.
4Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on.
4Quickly double-tap the Status bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.
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