LG US550 Logos User Manual

MFL68869001 (1.0)

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LG-US550

USER GUIDE

User Guide

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touchscreen keyboard.

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Table of contents

Important notice .......................................6

Getting to know your phone ...................10

Phone layout ..........................................10

Installing the SIM or USIM card ..............12

Charging the phone ...............................14

Unlocking the screen .............................15

Smart Lock ............................................15

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

Touch screen tips ..................................16

Home screen .........................................17

Customizing the Home screen ...............18

Returning to recently-used applications .19

Notiﬁ cations panel .................................20

On-screen keyboard ..............................23

Special Features .....................................24

Gesture shot ..........................................24

Glance View ...........................................25

KnockON ...............................................25

Knock Code ...........................................26

QuickMemo+ .........................................27

Google account setup .............................28

Connecting to Networks and Devices ....29

Wi-Fi .....................................................29

Bluetooth ...............................................30

Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................31

Transferring data between a PC and your

device....................................................32

Calls ........................................................33

Making a call .........................................33

Calling your contacts .............................33

Answering and rejecting a call ...............33

Making a second call .............................34

Viewing your call logs ............................34

Call settings ...........................................34

Contacts ..................................................35

Searching for a contact ..........................35

Adding a new contact ............................35

Favorites contacts..................................36

Creating a group ....................................36

Messaging ...............................................37

Sending a message ...............................37

Conversation view .................................38

Changing message settings ...................38

Email .......................................................39

Managing email accounts ......................39

Working with account folders .................39

Composing and sending email ...............40

Camera and Video ...................................41

Camera options on the viewﬁ nder ..........41

Using the advanced settings ..................42

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Taking a photo ......................................42

Once you have taken a photo .................43

Recording a video ..................................43

After recording a video...........................44

Gallery ................................................... 44

Multimedia ..............................................47

Music ....................................................47

Utilities ....................................................49

Clock .....................................................49

Calculator ..............................................50

Calendar ................................................51

Voice Recorder ......................................51

Voice Search..........................................52

Downloads ............................................52

Browsing the Web...................................53

Chrome .................................................53

Settings ...................................................54

Networks ...............................................54

Sound ....................................................56

Display ..................................................58

General ..................................................60

Phone software update ..........................68

About this user guide .............................70

Trademarks ...........................................71

Troubleshooting ......................................72

FAQ ..........................................................75

Safety ......................................................81

Consumer Information About Radio

Frequency Emissions .............................83

Consumer Information on SAR ...............87

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices ...........89

Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. .....91

TIA Safety Information ...........................92

Safety Information .................................95

FDA Consumer Update ...........................99

Driving .................................................106

10 Driver Safety Tips ...........................106

Limited Warranty Statement.................108

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 phone and/

or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

• Never place your phone 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 phone 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.

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

aircraft)

• 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 phone. This could cause a fire.

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

circuit boards of the phone.

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

sparks.

• 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 phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may

cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

• Do not disassemble the phone.

• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-

circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

• 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 phone, 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 phone and its accessories.

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

• An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an

emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.

• Your phone 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 phone during or immediately after operation.

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

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

Important notice

Please read this before you start using your phone!

Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative.

1. Phone memory

When there is less than 10MB of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You must check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.

To uninstall applications:

1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > General tab >

Apps.

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

uninstall.

3 Tap Uninstall, then tap OK to conﬁ rm.

Important notice

2. Optimizing battery life

Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run 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 when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,

Bluetooth or Location services (including GPS), turn them off.

• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.

NOTE:

• Some applications you download may consume battery power.

• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.

3. 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, the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.

Important notice

4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

If your phone needs to be restored to its original settings and condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset).

1 Turn the power off. 2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key at the same time. 3 Release only the Power/Lock Key when the boot logo is displayed, then

immediately press and hold it again.

4 Release all of the keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed. 5 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key to

continue.

6 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes once more, then press the Power/

Lock Key to conﬁ rm.

7 Your phone performs a factory reset.

WARNING

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.

Important notice

5. Opening and switching applications

Multitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There is 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 make sure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.

To stop applications:

1 Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app from

running in the background. Make sure to tap to back out of a window after using it.

• To close an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right.

To clear all apps, tap Clear all.

6. If the screen freezes

If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it, remove the battery and reinsert it. Then power the phone back on.

Getting to know your phone

Phone layout

Proximity Sensor

Earpiece

Headset Jack

Front Camera Lens

Microphone

Charger/USB port

Microphone

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 display and touch screen functions. Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other type of protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.

Getting to know your phone

Volume Keys

Power/Lock Key

Rear Camera Lens

Speaker

Flash

Power/Lock Key • Press and hold to access the menu to turn your phone off, restart it, or turn airplane

mode on and off.

• Press once quickly to wake or lock the screen.

Volume Keys While screen is off

• Press and hold the Up key to launch QuickMemo+.

• Press and hold the Down key to launch the Camera.

On the Home screen

• Control ringer volume.

During a call

• Control your earpiece volume.

When playing audio/video

• Control volume continuously.

Getting to know your phone

Installing the SIM or USIM card

Before you can start exploring your new phone, you need to set it up.

1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone ﬁ rmly in one hand. With your other hand,

lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the ﬁ gure below.

2 Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the ﬁ gure. Make

sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward.

NOTE: Only microSIM card types work with this device.

Getting to know your phone

3 Insert the battery.

4 To replace the cover onto the device, align the cover over the back of the phone

and press it down until it clicks into place .

Getting to know your phone

Charging the phone

Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery.

WARNING

Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or display a pop-up message regarding slow charging. It can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.

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

NOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.

Getting to know your phone

Unlocking the screen

By default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off.

Unlocking the screen

1 Press the Power/Lock Key or double-tap on the screen. 2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.

Smart Lock

You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can configure it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location, like your home or work, or when it recognizes your face.

Setting up Smart Lock

Before you activate Smart Lock, you need to set up a screen lock (Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password).

1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > . 2 Tap Display tab > Lock screen > Smart Lock. 3 Enter your current screen lock. 4 Tap one of the options and add trusted devices, locations or facial recognition.

Your Home screen

Touch screen tips

Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.

• Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the

on-screen keyboard.

• Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not

lifting your finger until an action occurs.

• Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger,

move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.

• Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface

of the screen, without pausing when you first tap it (so you don’t drag an item instead).

• Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map (if the feature is

supported by the application).

• Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading

motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or maps, or when browsing pictures (if the feature is supported by the application).

• Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the screen orientation

adjusts to the device's physical orientation.

NOTE:

• Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet

firm tap.

• Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any

other buttons.

Your Home screen

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many and functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping

Status Bar

Widget

Application Icons

Home Screen Location Indicator Quick Button Area

Home Touch Buttons

Shows the phone's status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget can function as an on-screen application.

Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it.

Indicates which Home screen canvas you are currently viewing.

Provides one-touch access to the function in any Home screen canvas.

Your Home screen

Back

Button

Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.

Home

Button

Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to access the Google Now shortcut.

Recent

Apps Button

Displays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this key, it opens a menu of available options.

Extended Home screen

The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets and more.

• Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access additional

canvases.

Customizing the Home screen

You can customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers.

Adding items on your Home screen

1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 Choose the Apps or Widgets tab and tap the desired item. 3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your ﬁ nger.

TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add.

Your Home screen

Removing an item from the Home screen

• While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag

it to

and release it.

Adding an app as a Quick Button

• From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon

and drag it to the Quick Button area. Then release it in the desired location. Up to 6 apps can be added.

Removing an app from the Quick Button area

• Touch and hold the desired Quick Button, drag it to , and release it.

NOTE: The Apps Button cannot be removed.

Customizing app icons on the Home screen

1 Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position,

then release it. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application.

2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size. 3 Tap OK to save the change.

Returning to recently-used applications

1 Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap an app preview to open the application. Or tap to return to the previous

screen.

Your Home screen

Notifications panel

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation.

When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons, such as Wi-Fi and battery strength are shown on the right.

NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Pending notifications

System notifications

Your Home screen

Opening the Notifications panel

Swipe down from the Status Bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap

Quick Settings Area

Notifications

Clear

Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired key to directly access the function's settings menu. To see more Quick Setting keys, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add, or rearrange Quick Setting keys.

The current notifications are listed, each with a brief description. Tap a notification to open the corresponding application that manages it.

Tap to clear all of the notifications.

Your Home screen

Indicator icons on the Status Bar

Indicator icons appear on the Status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more.

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.

Icon Description Icon Description

No SIM card inserted

A media file is currently playing

No network signal available Silent mode is enabled

Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery fully charged

Wired headset connected Battery is charging

Call in progress

Phone is connected to PC via USB cable

Missed call Downloading data

Bluetooth is on Uploading data

System warning

GPS is on

An alarm is set Data is synchronizing

New voicemail available Choose input method

Your Home screen

New text or multimedia message

Media server content sharing is on

Wi-Fi hotspot is active

NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ depending on the function or service.

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field.

Using the keypad and entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap twice for all caps.

Tap to access the keyboard's Settings menu.

Tap to enter a space. Tap to create a new line in the message field. Tap to delete the previous character.

Entering special characters

The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. "á") when entering text. For example, to enter "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the additional characters are

displayed. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired special character and lift it off.

NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.

Special Features

Gesture shot

The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera.

To take photo

There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature.

• Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box

appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready.

• Raise your hand, in a clenched fist, until the front camera detects it and a box

appears on the screen. Then unclench your fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready.

Special Features

Glance View

When the phone screen is off, you can see the Status bar, time and date by dragging your finger down from the top of the screen.

KnockON

You can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen. While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap the center screen quickly to wake the

screen. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen.

NOTE: When using KnockOn to wake the screen, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on. This feature is designed to prevent the device from turning on inadvertently in your pocket or storage location.

Special Features

Knock Code

The Knock Code feature allows you to wake and unlock the screen with your own Knock Code pattern. When enabled, Knock Code divides the screen into 4 parts and uses your unique combination of taps to secure your device. You can disable this feature in the Lock screen settings.

NOTE:

• If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times, it will be necessary

to use your Google account log in or backup PIN.

• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock

Code.

• When the Knock Code is not in enabled, you can use the Knock On function by

double-tapping the screen.

1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > Display tab >

Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code.

2 Follow the on-screen steps to set your Knock Code. You have to create a Backup

PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your Knock Code.

Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code

You can wake up and unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code, set up in the previous section, when the screen is off.

Special Features

QuickMemo+

The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to capture screen shots and use them to create memos. You can use QuickMemo+ to easily create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen and share them with family and friends.

1 While screen is off, press and hold

the Volume Up Key.

OR OR

While the screen is on, slide the Status Bar downward and tap .

2 Use the toolbar to create a memo.

3 Tap to save the memo. To exit

QuickMemo+ at any time, tap .

Google account setup

When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services.

Setting up your Google account

• During the initial boot up of your device, ensure your device is connected to the

Web. Then, sign into a Google Account from the prompted setup screen. OR

• After having exited the Startup Wizard, tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) >

> General tab > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. If you already have a Google account, enter your email address and tap NEXT. Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone will

automatically synchronize with your Google account on the Web (if data connection is available).

Depending on your synchronization settings, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events and other information from these applications and services on the Web are synchronized with your phone.

After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and take advantage of Google services on your phone.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Wi-Fi

You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP).

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > Networks tab

> Wi-Fi.

2 Tap to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. 3 Tap a network to connect to it.

• If the network is secured with a lock icon, you will need to enter a security key or

password.

NOTE:

• The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.

• If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to Off, the device may

automatically connect to the Web using mobile data, which may incur data charges.

TIP! How to obtain the phone's MAC address From the Home screen, tap

> Apps tab (if necessary) > > Networks

tab > Wi-Fi >

> Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC address.

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