LG V496 Users manual

LG-V496
User Guide

All screen shots in this guide are simulated.
Actual displays and the color of the tablet may vary.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your tablet depending
on the software of the tablet or your service provider.

MFL00000000 (1.0)

www.lg.com

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free
from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase

of the product with valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from
date of manufacture as determined by the unit’s manufacture date code.

(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or

transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.

(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it

is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.

(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and, therefore,

shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG

shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this

limited warranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or

dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect,

abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of LG, including

damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or

malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of

law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness

for a particular use.

(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal

customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).

3. WHAT LG WILL DO:

LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that is covered under
this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or
new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software
that you have added to your tablet. It is therefore recommended that you back-up any such data or information
prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information.

4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,
DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR
FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the
continental United States:

Tel. [phone] or Fax. [phone]
Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. Correspondence may also be mailed to:
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the
LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

7.11 Warranty Laws

• The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods:

• The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq],

• The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq], and The

federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act [15 USC

§§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703]. A typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a
written promise that the product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair,
or replace defective goods. [See 15 USC §2301(6).] Remedies include damages for failing
to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating disclosure provisions. [See
15 USC §2310(d).] Except for some labeling and disclosure requirements, the federal Act
does not preempt state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]

The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect the rights and obligations of parties under the
state Uniform Commercial Code, except the provisions of the Act prevail over provisions of
the Commercial Code when they confl ict. [CC §1790.3.]

For purposes of small claims actions, this course will focus on rights and duties under the
state laws.

Table of Contents

About this user guide ..........................7

About this user guide ................................7

Trademarks ................................................8

DivX HD ......................................................8

Important notice...................................9

Getting to know your device ...........13

Tablet Overview .......................................13

Charging your tablet ................................15

Optimizing Battery Life ............................16

Installing the SIM card ............................18

Inserting a microSD card .........................19

Removing the microSD card ....................20

Formatting the microSD card ..................20

Locking and unlocking the screen ...........21

Your Home screen ............................. 23

Touch screen tips .....................................23

Home screen ............................................24

Opening, switching, and stopping apps .26

Using Dual Window ................................27

Customizing app icons on the Home

screen .......................................................28

Quick access ............................................29

Notifications ............................................30

Multiple Users .........................................34

QSlide .......................................................35

Capturing a Screenshot ...........................37

Text Input Methods .................................38

Google account setup .......................42

To set up your Google account ................42

Connecting to Networks and

Devices ................................................43

Wi-Fi .........................................................43

Bluetooth .................................................44

SmartShare ..............................................46

Enjoying the content from Nearby

devices .....................................................46

QPair .........................................................47

PC connections with a USB cable ...........49

Contacts...............................................52

Searching for a contact ...........................52

Adding a new contact .............................52

Favorite Contacts .....................................52

Creating a group ......................................53

Email ....................................................54

Managing an email account ...................54

Working with account folders .................55

Composing and sending email ................55

Receiving emails......................................55

Table of Contents

Entertainment ..................................... 56

Camera .....................................................56

Gallery ......................................................61

Slideshow ................................................63

Videos ......................................................63

Music .......................................................65

Tools .....................................................68

QuickMemo+............................................68

QuickRemote............................................70

Clock .........................................................71

Calculator .................................................72

Calendar ...................................................72

Tasks ........................................................73

File Manager ............................................74

POLARIS Office 5 .....................................75

Google+ ....................................................76

LG SmartWorld ........................................76

Google Applications .........................78

About Google applications ......................78

Launch Google Maps...............................78

Play Store .................................................80

Gmail ........................................................81

Hangouts ..................................................81

The Web ..............................................84

Browser ....................................................84

Chrome .....................................................85

Settings................................................88

Access the Settings menu ......................88

WIRELESS NETWORKS...........................88

DEVICE .....................................................91

PERSONAL ...............................................95

SYSTEM ...................................................97

LG Backup .........................................101

About backing up and restoring device

data ........................................................101

Backup your tablet data ........................101

Scheduling automatic backups .............102

Restoring tablet data .............................102

Tablet software update ...................104

Tablet software update .........................104

LG tablet software update via Over-the-Air

(OTA) .......................................................104

Accessories ......................................106

Troubleshooting ...............................107

For Your Safety .................................109

About this user guide

About this user guide

• Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you

use your device safely and correctly.

• Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently on

your tablet.

• Your content may differ from the final product, or from software supplied by service

providers or carriers, This content may be subject to change without prior notice. For
the latest version of this manual, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com.

• Your device's applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware

specifications. LG cannot be held liable for any performance issues resulting from the
use of applications developed by providers other than LG.

• LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting from

edited registry settings being edited or operating system software being modified.
Any attempt to customize your operating system may cause the device or its
applications to not work as they should.

• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with your device are

licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these materials for commercial or other
purposes is, you may be infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully are entirely
responsible for the illegal use of media.

• Additional charges may be applied for data services, such as messaging, uploading

and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional
charges, select a data plan to is suitable for your needs. Contact your service provider
to obtain additional details.

7

About this user guide

Trademarks

• LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics.

• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

DivX HD

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary

of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous
testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and
software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered
in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.
divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi

Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

n Notice: Open Source Software

X To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open

source licences, please visit http://opensource.lge.com/
All referred licence terms, disclaimers and notices are available for download with
the source code.

8

Important notice

Please read this before you start using your tablet!

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

1. Tablet Memory

You need to check your tablet memory and delete some data, such as applications, to
make more memory available.

To uninstall applications:

1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Apps.
2 Once all of the applications appear, select the application you want to uninstall.
3 Tap Uninstall and OK to confirm.

2. Before installing an open source application and
operating system (OS)

n WARNING

X If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may

cause your tablet to malfunction. In addition, your tablet will no longer be covered
by the warranty.

X To protect your tablet and personal data, only download applications from trusted

sources, such as Play Store. If there are improperly installed applications on your
tablet, the tablet may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must
uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the tablet.

9

Important notice

3. Using a Screen Lock

Set an screen lock to secure your tablet. Tap > > Apps tab > Settings >
Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock and select a desired screen lock from
Swipe, Face Unlock, Knock Code, Pattern, PIN and Password. You can create a

Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your screen lock.
Caution: Create or sign into a Google account before setting a screen lock and

remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock.

n WARNING

X Precautions to take when using a screen lock.

It is very important to remember the screen lock you set. You will not be able
to access your tablet if you use an incorrect screen lock 5 times. You have 5
opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used all 5
opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

When you can’t recall your Pattern, PIN or Password:

< If you have forgotten your pattern >

If you logged in to your Google account on the tablet but failed to enter the correct
pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You are
then required to log in with your Google Account or you have to enter the Backup PIN
which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock.

If you have not created a Google account on the tablet or you forgot the Backup PIN, you
have to perform a hard reset.

< If you have forgotten your PIN or Password >

If you forget your PIN or Password, you will need to perform a hard reset.

Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted.

10

Important notice

n NOTE

X If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten your Pattern,

you will need to enter your Backup PIN.

4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

If your tablet does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
to initialize it.

1 Turn the tablet off.
2 Press and hold the Volume Down Key first, then press and hold the Power/Lock

Key on the right side of the tablet until the LG logo is displayed.

3 Release all of the keys when the LG logo is displayed.
4 Immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Up Key + Volume

Down Key at the same time.

5 Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed.
6 Press either of the Volume Keys to move the cursor to Yes, then press the

Power/Lock Key to continue.

7 Press either of the Volume Keys to move the cursor to Yes once again, then

press the Power/Lock Key to confirm.

8 Your device will perform a hard reset.

n WARNING

X 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.

11

Important notice

5. When the screen freezes

If the screen freezes or the tablet does not respond when you try to operate it:

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for over 8 seconds until the LG logo is displayed
to restart your tablet. If it still does not work, please contact the service center.

12

Getting to know your device

Tablet Overview

Front-facing camera

Power/Lock key

Volume keys

Rear-facing camera

Speakers

n NOTE

X 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.

X Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when

recording a video or audio clip.

Earphone jack

Infrared (IR) LED
SIM card/MicroSD

card slot
Microphone

Charger/USB port

13

Getting to know your device

Front-facing camera

Power/Lock key

Volume keys

Earphone jack

Infrared (IR) LED

SIM card/MicroSD
card slot

Microphone

Charger/USB port

Rear-facing camera

14

Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can
also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.

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.

Allow you to adjust the media volumes. Press and hold
both keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo+
feature.

Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations. You can also plug in
headphones to listen to music.

Used as a sensor for the QuickRemote app.

Allows you to insert your SIM card and a microSD card.

Records your voice and allows use for voice-activated
functions.

Allows you to connect the tablet and the USB cable for
use with the charger adapter, your PC, or other compatible
accessories.

Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.

Getting to know your device

Speakers

n WARNING

X Placing a heavy object on the tablet or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch

screen functions.

n TIP!

X Tap the Menu icon whenever you open an application to check what options

are available.

X If the device is locked and does not work, press and hold the Power/Lock Key

for over 8 seconds until LG logo is displayed to restart your tablet.

Use to listen to the audio from the selected function (e.g.,
music, videos, sound clips, etc.).

Charging your tablet

A USB adapter, which is included with your tablet, is used to charge the battery. Before
using your tablet for the first time, make sure the battery is fully charged.

n NOTE

X Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do not remove the

battery incorporated in the product.

n Warning!

X If the touch screen does not 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 device or unplug the USB adapter from the power outlet.

15

Getting to know your device

1 Connect the USB adapter and USB cable.
2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the tablet’s Charger/USB port.
3 Plug the charger into an electrical socket.

n NOTE

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

Optimizing Battery Life

You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t
need to run constantly in the background. You can also monitor how applications and
system resources consume battery power.

16

Getting to know your device

To extend the life of your battery

• Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS.

• Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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

• Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be

reduced.

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

To view the battery charge level

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > Battery.
2 The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the top menu

of the screen.

To monitor and control what uses the battery

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > Battery >

Battery use.

2 The screen displays battery usage time and also lists applications or services using

battery power from greatest amount to least.

17

Getting to know your device

Installing the SIM card

1 To install the SIM card, locate and open the cover to the slot.
2 Place your fingernail in the cutout and gently pull out the SIM card tray.

n NOTE

X There are two slots underneath the cover (the other slot is for a microSD card).

3 Insert the SIM card into the tray with the golden contact facing down. Push the tray

back into the slot until it “clicks” into place and close the cover.

SIM card slot

microSD card slot

18

Getting to know your device

Inserting a microSD card

Your device supports the use of microSD memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity.
Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card.

1 Place your fingernail in the cutout and gently pull the memory card slot cover to

remove it.

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

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

19

Getting to know your device

Removing the microSD card

To safely remove the microSD card from your tablet, first you need to unmount it.

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD

card.

2 Open the microSD card tray and push the card in to release it.
3 Gently pull the microSD card from the slot.

n Warning!

X 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

n Warning!

X All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card.

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage.
2 Tap Erase SD card (twice).
3 If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card will then

be formatted and ready to use.

n NOTE

X If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after

formatting since all the files will have been deleted.

20

Getting to know your device

Locking and unlocking the screen

If you do not use the tablet for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and

locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power. When you are

not using the your tablet, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your tablet.

If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running

in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode

to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. web access, data communications).

To wake up your tablet, press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen will appear.

Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock your Home screen. The last

screen you viewed will open.

Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature

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

or off.

• Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn

the screen on.

• Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area

on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the
screen off.

21