LG V940N Users manual

USER GUIDE

LG-V940n

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User Guide

• Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the

software version of the device, OS version or your service provider, and are subject to change without prior notice.

• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this

device and may not be compatible with other devices.

• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the

touchscreen keyboard.

• All screen shots in this guide are simulated.

• Actual displays and the color of the device may vary.

Table of contents

Important Notice .......................................4

Getting to know your device ....................7

Phone layout ..............................................7

Connecting cables to the ports .................10

Installing the microSD card ......................13

Removing the memory card .....................14

Locking and unlocking the device ............14

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

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

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

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

Returning to recently-used applications ...20

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

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

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

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

Gesture View ............................................25

KnockON ..................................................26

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

Dual window ............................................27

QuickMemo+ ...........................................28

QSlide ......................................................29

QuickRemote ...........................................30

Google Account Setup ............................31

Connecting to Networks and Devices ....33

Wi-Fi ........................................................33

Bluetooth .................................................34

Wi-Fi Direct ..............................................35

SmartShare ..............................................36

QPair ........................................................37

Transferring data between a PC and your

device ......................................................39

Contacts ..................................................40

Searching for a contact ............................40

Adding a new contact ..............................40

Favourites contacts ..................................40

Creating a group ......................................41

Email .......................................................42

Managing email accounts ........................42

Working with account folders ...................42

Composing and sending email .................43

Camera and Video ...................................44

Using the advanced settings ....................45

Taking a photo .........................................46

Once you have taken a photo ...................46

Recording a video ....................................47

After recording a video .............................47

Gallery......................................................48

Table of contents

Multimedia ..............................................51

Music .......................................................51

Utilities ....................................................53

Clock ........................................................53

Calculator .................................................54

Calendar ..................................................55

Voice Recorder .........................................55

Voice Search ............................................55

Downloads ...............................................56

Browsing the Web...................................57

Chrome ....................................................57

Settings ...................................................58

WIRELESS NETWORKS .............................58

DEVICE .....................................................59

PERSONAL ...............................................63

SYSTEM ...................................................66

Software Update .....................................70

Device Software Update ...........................70

LG Device Software Update via Over-the-Air

(OTA) ........................................................70

About this user guide .............................71

About this user guide ...............................71

Trademarks .............................................72

Trademarks ..............................................72

DivX HD ....................................................72

Accessories .............................................73

Troubleshooting ......................................74

For Your Safety........................................76

Table of contents

Important Notice

Please read this before you start using your device!

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

1. Device memory

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

To uninstall applications:

1 Ta p > > > Apps. 2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall. 3 Ta p Uninstall.

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 device's battery life:

• Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,

Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.

• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

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

• Some applications you download may consume battery power.

Important Notice

• 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 device to malfunction. In addition, your device will no longer be covered by the warranty.

• To protect your device and personal data, only download applications from

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

4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

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

1 Turn the power off. 2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key on the right side of the

device until the LG logo is displayed.

3 Brieﬂ y release only the Power/Lock Key when the LG logo is displayed. 4 Immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again. 5 Release all keys when the Factory reset screen is displayed. 6 Press the Volume Keys to select Ye s, and then press the Power/Lock Key to

perform a Hard Reset. Perform this step twice.

Important Notice

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.

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.

1 Ta p . 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 an app 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 device does not respond when you try to operate it: Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for about 10 seconds to reset your device. To turn your device off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for about 20 seconds. If it still does not work, please contact the service centre.

Important Notice

Getting to know your device

Phone layout

Earphone jack

Microphone

Getting to know your device

Infrared (IR) LED

USB peripheral port Front-facing camera

Power/Lock key

Volume keys

Rear-facing camera

microSD card slot

Speaker

Stylus Pen

Charger / USB port

Front-facing camera

Power/Lock key

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, and activate/deactivate airplane mode. Press and hold Power/Lock key and Volume Down key to the same time to capture the screen.

Getting to know your device

Allow you to adjust the media volumes. Press and hold both

Volume keys

keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo+ while screen is unlocked. Press and hold Down or Up to access the Camera while screen is off or locked.

Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient,

Earphone jack

hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music.

Infrared (IR) LED Used as a sensor for the QuickRemote app.

MicroSD card slot Allows you to insert your microSD card.

Microphone

USB peripheral port

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

Allow you to connect a USB peripheral, such as a keyboard, mouse, and external storage to your tablet. Also allows you to charge another device.

Allows you to connect the tablet and the USB cable for

Charger / USB port

use with the charger adapter, your PC, or other compatible accessories.

Rear-facing camera

Speaker

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

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

Allows you to use a convenient stylus pen that you can use

Stylus Pen

to input commands and navigate your device. It also works well with popular writing and drawing applications. To use the stylus, slide it out from the bottom of the device.

Getting to know your device

Connecting cables to the ports

1. Charging the battery

The Charger/USB Port is located at the bottom of the device. Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet. Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger included with your device to charge the battery. A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the device to it using the USB cable.

Getting to know your device

WARNING

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

NOTE:

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

the embedded battery.

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

Your device supports up to a 128GB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

2. Connecting a USB device to your tablet

The USB peripheral port is located at the top of the device. Insert the USB port and plug it into the desired device. Some of the USB devices supported through the USB port include a keyboard, mouse, game controller, digital camera, and storage device (including an Android smartphone acting as external storage device). As most USB keyboards, mouse and game controllers are designed for desktop computers and operation systems, some devices may not function.

Getting to know your device

NOTE:

• Only devices that meet the USB specs may connect to the USB peripheral port.

• If you are experiencing errors with device recognition, please use a shorter USB

cable or check the USB Hub with external power supply (Self-Powered Hub).

• Only file systems such as FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS are supported for the

external USB storage device.

• Transferring data through both USB devices at the same time is not supported.

The first device that is connected has priority. The USB device connected second can only be charged.

WARNING

You cannot store data in the USB storage when the battery level is below 15%. Please charge the battery above 15% in order to use the USB storage function.

Getting to know your device

Installing the microSD card

Before you can start exploring your new device, you need to set it up. Your device supports the use of microSD memory cards of up to 128GB capacity. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card.

1 Open the microSD slot cover.

microSD card slot

2 If you want to use a memory card, insert the memory card into the lower slot. Make

sure the gold contact area is facing upwards. Slide the microSD card into the slot until it “clicks” into place and then close the slot cover.

NOTE:

• Cards must be positioned as shown.

• MicroSD card is not included.

• Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards

may not be compatible with your device.

Getting to know your device

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

1 Ta p > > > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2 Open the card slot cover and press the memory card in to unlock it. Then pull it out

of the slot.

WARNING

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. LG is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Locking and unlocking the device

Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power. To unlock the device, press the Power/Lock Key and swipe the screen in any direction.

NOTE: Double-tapping on the screen also can wake up the screen instead of the Power/Lock Key.

Changing the screen lock method

You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal information.

1 Ta p > > > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock. 2 Select a desired screen lock from None, Swipe, Knock Code, Pattern, PIN and

Password.

Getting to know your device

NOTE: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.

Caution! If you haven't created a Google account on the device and you forgot your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset. If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a hard reset.

TIP! Smart Lock

• You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your device easier. You can set

it to keep your device 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 recognises your face.

• Setting up Smart Lock

1 Tap > > > Display > Lock screen > Smart Lock. 2 Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you

need to set up a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password).

Getting to know your device

Your Home screen

Touch screen tips

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

• 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.

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

motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, Maps, or when viewing pictures.

• 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 applications 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 Location Indicator Quick Button Area

Home Touch Buttons

Shows the device'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 drawer or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a 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 from any Home screen canvas.

Your Home screen

Back Button

Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialogue 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

Dual window

button

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

Tap to change to dual window mode. It allows you to manage two different apps at the same time by splitting the screen in two.

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 customise 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 Tap the Widgets tab and select the item you want to add. You then see this added

item on the Home screen.

3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your ﬁ nger.

Your Home screen

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

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 to the Quick Button area

• 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.

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 unlocks from its current position, then

release it. The editing icon appears in the upper-right corner of the application.

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

NOTE: You can also tap Add new to personalize icons with your pictures.

Your Home screen

Returning to recently-used applications

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

screen.

Notifications panel

Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as downloads. 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 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 button to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired button to directly access the settings menu for the function. To see more toggle keys, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add or rearrange quick setting buttons.

Current notifications are listed, each with a brief description. Tap a notification to view 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 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

Airplane mode is on Silent mode is enabled

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery fully charged

Wired headset connected Battery is charging

Bluetooth is on

The device is connected to a PC via a USB cable

System warning Downloading data

An alarm is set Uploading data

VPN is active GPS is on

Media server content sharing is on

Data is synchronizing

The mouse is connected Choose input method

Your Home screen

A song is currently playing The keyboard is connected

Vibrate mode is on

NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ according to 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 capitalise the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.

Tap to go to the keyboard settings. Touch and hold to enter text by voice,

handwriting, or access the clip tray.

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

Entering special characters

The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters. For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" button until the pop-up appears and displays related special characters. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired special character. Once it's highlighted, lift your finger.

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

Your Home screen

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

Gesture View

After taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the captured photo with this gesture.

1 Ta p > > . 2 Take a picture with the front camera. 3 After taking the picture, bring the device close to your face. The captured photo will

be displayed.

Take a picture Quick preview Return to front camera mode

NOTE:

• Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work

properly.

• When the angle is changed after the quick preview, the device returns to camera

mode. You must access the Gallery to view the picture again.

Special Features

KnockON

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

To turn the screen on

1 Double-tap the centre of the screen to turn the screen on. 2 Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets.

To turn the screen off

1 Double-tap an empty area of the Home screen or the Status Bar. 2 The screen will turn off.

NOTE: Tap on the centre area of the screen. If you tap on the bottom or the top area, the recognition rate may decrease.

Knock Code

The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the Home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen.

NOTE:

• If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, it will compulsorily take you to your

google account log in/backup PIN.

• Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen for turning it on or off.

1 Ta p > > > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code. 2 Tap the squares in a pattern to set your Knock Code. Your Knock Code pattern can be

3 to 8 taps.

Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code

You can unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code pattern you already set, when the screen turns off.

Special Features

Dual window

This feature allows you to multi-task by splitting up the screen into two, allowing you to use two compatible applications at the same time.

1 Ta p > Dual window

tap

2 Tap or drag the app icon for the corresponding application you wish to use.

: Tap to view the Dual window menu options, or drag to resize the split screens. : Switch the two screens. : View the app list. : Change the selected window to full screen. : Close the currently selected app window.

NOTE: Dual window is enabled by default. You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu.

1 Tap > > > Dual window. 2 Slide the toggle button to On or Off.

Special Features

QuickMemo+

The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo+ to easily and efficiently when you create memos, capture screens, and share them with family and friends.

1 While viewing the screen you want to capture and use in your memo, drag the

Status bar down and tap

2 Create a memo using the following options:

Tap to undo the most recent action.

Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.

Tap to insert text into your memo.

Tap to select the pen type and color.

Tap to use the eraser to erase the pen marks on the memo.

Tap to save the memo you've created.

Tap to hide or display the toolbar.

NOTE: Please use a fingertip or Stylus Pen while using the QuickMemo+ feature. Do not use your fingernail.

3 Ta p to save the current memo to the QuickMemo+ or Gallery.

Special Features

Discard Memos

• Tap .

View the Saved Memo

Tap > > and select the QuickMemo+ album or tap and select the desired memo.

QSlide

From any screen, use the Notification panel to easily access and use the Calendar, Calculator, and more with QSlide.

Tap to expand the window to full window size.

1 Slide the Status bar downward, then tap QSlide to view the available QSlide apps.

Then tap the desired app from the QSlide Apps section.

Also, while using applications that support QSlide, tap . The function is displayed as a small window on your screen.

2 You can use and tap the screen under the QSlide windows when the transparency

bar is not full .

NOTE: QSlide can support up to two window at the same time.

Tap to adjust the window's transparency.

Tap to close the QSlide window.

Drag to adjust the size.

Special Features

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