LG Electronics USA D321 Users Manual

Utilities

Guest Mode

To protect your privacy or limit some applications to your children, you can use the Guest mode.

When you lend your phone to others, you can limit the applications to be displayed.

NOTE: To use the Guest mode, the pattern lock should be set in advance.

1Press the Home Key and tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > Guest mode.

2Tap Set pattern and draw the pattern you want to use to unlock the screen for Guest Mode.

3Tap Set apps, then tap and select the apps you want to make available for Guest Mode.

4 Tap the switch to enable this mode.

Setting your alarm

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Clock > New alarm . 2 Set the desired alarm time.

3Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo.

4 Touch Save.

NOTE: To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, touch the Menu Key and select Settings.

60

Using your calculator

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator . 2 Touch the number keys to enter numbers.

3For simple calculations, touch the function you want to perform (, , or ) followed by .

4For more complex calculations, touch the Menu Key , select the Scientific calculator, then choose sin, cos, tan, log etc.

To view the calculation history, touch the Menu Key and select the Calculation history.

Adding an event to your calendar

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar .

2On the screen, you can fi nd the different view types for the Calendar (Day, Week, Month, Year, Agenda).

3 Tap on the date for which you wish to add an event and tap . 4 Touch the Event name fi eld and enter the event name.

5Touch the Location fi eld and enter the location. Check the date and enter the time you wish your event to start and fi nish.

6If you wish to add a note to your event, touch the Description fi eld and enter the details.

7 If you wish to repeat the alarm, set REPEAT and set REMINDERS, if necessary. 8 Touch Save to save the event in the calendar.

ThinkFree Viewer

ThinkFree Viewer is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere or anytime, using their mobile devices.

61

Utilities

Press the Home Key and tap Apps > Apps tab > ThinkFree Viewer. Viewing files

Mobile users can now easily view a wide variety of file types, including Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF, right on their mobile devices. When viewing documents using ThinkFree Viewer, the objects and layout remain the similar in the original documents.

LG Backup

About backing up and restoring smartphone data

It is recommended that you regularly create and save a backup file of your data, especially before updating any software. Maintaining a current backup file may allow you to recover smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue.

This LG Backup application is supported between LG smartphones, other software or operating system versions. As a result, when you buy the new LG smartphone, you can restore the current phone data to your new phone.

If you have the Backup application preloaded on your smartphone, you can backup and restore most of your smart phone data, including downloaded and pre-installed applications, LG Home screen, personal data and system settings. You may also:

Perform a manual LG Backup of your smartphone data.

Schedule automatic backups of your smartphone data.

Restore your smartphone data.

NOTE: Please note that the Backup function does not support the backup of User data and media data (Picture/Video/Music). Please backup those files using the Media sync (MTP). Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable and touch Media sync (MTP).

62

Warning! To protect against unexpected shutoff during backup or restore operations, due to insufficient battery power, you should always keep your battery fully charged.

LG Backup your smart phone data

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > LG Backup > Backup. 2 Select the check box for the items you want to backup, tap Next. 3 Select the desired location and tap Next > Start.

NOTE: Checkmark the lock option to set a password for the backup file.

4When all selected fi les have been backed up, you will see the message Backup completed.

Scheduling automatic backups

You can also program automatic backups for the data on your smartphone according to your schedule setting. To do this, complete the following steps:

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > LG Backup > Scheduled backup.

2 Set the desired options and tap to turn the feature on.

NOTE: Checkmark the lock option to set a password for the backup file.

Restoring smartphone data

NOTE: All files that are stored on your smart phone are deleted before the backup file is restored.

1From the Home screen, tap Apps > LG Backup > File restore & management.

2On the Restore screen, select a backup fi le that contains the data you wish to restore.

3 If the backup fi le is encrypted, type the password that you created to encrypt it.

63

Utilities

4Select the check box next to the item you wish to restore and select Next to restore it to your phone.

NOTE: Please note that your phone data will be overwritten with the content of your backup.

5Tap Start to begin restoration. When all selected fi les have been restored, the phone will automatically restart.

NOTE: You can set the Lock option when creating backups to encrypt your backup files for extra protection.

From the Backup home screen, tap the Menu Key > Set password. And enter a password and hint in case you forgot your password. Once you have set up a password, you need to enter it every time you want to do backup/restore.

Google+

Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Google > Google+ .

NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Voice Search

Use this application to search web pages using voice.

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Google > Voice Search .

2Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

64

NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Downloads

Use this application to see what files have been downloaded.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Downloads .

65

LG Electronics USA D321 Users Manual

The Web

Web

Use this application to browse the Internet. The Web gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy.

NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Web .

Using the Web toolbar

The following options are available.

Touch to go back one page.

Touch to go forward one page, to the page you connected to after the current one. This is the opposite of what happens when you touch the Back Key , which takes you to the previous page.

Touch to go to the Home page.

Touch to add a new window.

Touch to access bookmarks.

Viewing webpages

Tap the web address field, enter the web address and tap .

Opening a page

To go to new page, tap > .

To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to view it.

66

Searching the web by voice

Tap the web address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Bookmarks

To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu Key > Add to bookmarks. Enter the desired information and tap OK.

To open a bookmarked webpage, tap on the Web toolbar and select one.

History

Tap > History tab to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap the Menu Key > Clear all history.

Chrome

Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages.

From the Home screen, tap Apps > Chrome .

NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider.

Viewing webpages

Tap the web address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria and tap on the keyboard.

Opening a page

To go to a new page, tap > New tab .

To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to select it.

67

The Web

Syncing with other devices

Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when you are logged in with the same Google account.

To view open tabs on other devices, tap the Menu Key > Other devices. You must be signed in to the same Google account on all devices. Select a webpage to open.

Adding bookmarks

To add bookmarks, tap the Menu Key > .

68

Settings

Access the Settings menu

1From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings .

OR

From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings.

2 Select a setting category and select an option.

Networks

< Airplane mode >

Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggle between On and Off. Activating Airplane mode disables all wireless connections.

< Wi-Fi >

Tap to turn on Wi-Fi to connect and available Wi-Fi networks.

TIP! How to obtain the MAC address

To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your phone in the router.

You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi > Menu Key > Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC address.

< Bluetooth >

Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off and connect with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

< Data Manager >

Displays the data usage and set mobile data usage limit.

< Call >

Configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier.

69

Settings

Voicemail – Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service.

Fixed dialing numbers – Turn on and compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2, which is available from your operator. Only numbers within the fixed dial list can be called from your phone.

Caller ID - Choose whether to display your number in an outgoing call.

Incoming voice call pop-up - Display incoming call pop-up when using the camera and watching videos.

Call reject – Allows you to set the call reject function. Choose the Call reject mode and add numbers to the call rejection list.

Decline with message – When you want to reject a call, you can send a quick message using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call during a meeting. Privacy keeper – Hides the caller name and number for an incoming call.

Home button answers call - Checkmark to enable answering incoming calls by pressing the Home button.

Auto answer - Turn on auto answer with handsfree.

Connection vibration – Vibrates your phone when the other party answers the call. TTY mode – Opens a dialog box to set TTY mode to communicate with other TTY devices.

Hearing aids – Checkmark to enable hearing aid compatibility.

Power button ends call – Allows you to end calls by pressing the Power/Lock Key instead of the End button on your screen.

Call duration – View the duration of calls including Last call, All calls, Dialed calls and Received calls.

Additional settings – Allows you to change the following settings:

Call forwarding – Choose whether to divert all calls when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you have no signal.

Call waiting: If call waiting is activated, the handset will notify you of an incoming call while you are on a call (depending on your network provider).

70

< NETWORK >

Mobile networks – Set options for data roaming, network mode & operators, access point names (APNs), and more.

Default message app – Allows you to set the default message app.

VPN – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you've previously configured. Allows you to add different types of VPNs.

NOTE: You must set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage.

Sound

< Sound profile >

Choose Sound, Vibrate only or Silent.

< Volumes >

Adjust the phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.

< Quiet mode >

Set up your Quiet mode.

Turn Quiet mode on now – Tap the switch to toggle it on or off immediately.

Set quiet time – Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. You can also set the days and times to automatically turn Quiet mode on.

Vibrate – Checkmark to vibrate when quiet mode is on.

Incoming call settings

Block incoming calls – Checkmark to block all incoming calls.

Allow repeated calls – Checkmark to allow a call that is repeated within 3 minutes. Allowed contact lists – Designate which calls from contacts will be allowed.

Auto reply to blocked calls – Set how to you want to automatically reply to silenced calls.

71

Settings

Help – Tap to view help information on quiet mode.

< Phone ringtone >

Set the ringtone for calls. You can also add a ringtone by tapping at the top right corner of the screen.

< Ringtone with vibration >

Checkmark to set the phone to vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you receive calls.

< Incoming call vibration >

Sets the incoming call vibration Options.

< Voice notifications >

Tap the Voice notifications switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows your device to read out incoming call and message events automatically.

< Default notification sound >

Allows you to set the sound for notifications. You can also add a sound by tapping at the top right corner of the screen.

< Touch feedback & system >

Allows you to set the feedback (tones and/or vibration) while using your device.

Display

< Home screen >

Set the following options: Select Home, Wallpaper, Screen swipe effect, Allow Home screen looping, Portrait view only, Home backup & restore, Help.

< Lock screen >

Select screen lock – Set a screen lock type to secure your phone. Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. Set None, Swipe, Knock Code, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.

72

If you have enabled a Pattern lock type when you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you will be asked to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen.

Screen swipe effect – Sets the screen swipe effect options. Choose from Dewdrop and White hole.

NOTE: Screen swipe effect becomes Pattern effect if the screen lock is set to Pattern.

Wallpaper – Sets your Lock screen wallpaper. Select it from Gallery or Wallpaper gallery.

Widgets – Allows you to show widgets on Lockscreen.

Shortcuts – Allows you to change the shortcuts on the Swipe Lock screen. Contact info for lost phone – Checkmark to set the device owner’s name to be displayed on the Lock screen. Tap to enter the text to be displayed as the Owner info.

Lock timer – Sets the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out.

Power button instantly locks – Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when the Power/Lock Key is pressed. This setting overrides the Security lock timer setting.

< Brightness >

Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness.

< Screen timeout >

Sets the amount of time before the screen times out.

< Screen-off effect >

Sets the screen-off effect. Choose from Retro TV, Fade out and Black hole.

< Auto-rotate screen >

Checkmark to set the phone to automatically rotate the screen based on the phone orientation (portrait or landscape).

73

Settings

< Daydream >

Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows the set screensaver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping while docked and/or charging. Choose from

Clock and Google Photos. < Font type >

Sets the type of font used for the phone and menus.

< Font size >

Sets the size of the font displayed in the phone and menus.

< Smart screen >

Checkmark to keep the screen from timing-out when the device detects your eyes looking at the screen.

Home button LED – Select the item you wish to apply LED lighting.

General

< Gestures >

Screen on/off – Checkmark to enable KnockON to turn the screen on and off. Quickly double-tap center screen to turn it on. Double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off. For the best results, do not move the phone while using the KnockON feature.

Silence incoming calls – Checkmark to enable you to flip the phone to silence incoming calls.

Snooze or stop alarm – Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the device to snooze or stop the alarm.

Pause video – Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the device to pause the currently playing video.

Help – Opens a help guide on how to use the Gestures features of your device. Motion sensor calibration – Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.

74

< Storage >

INTERNAL STORAGE - Displays the total amount of space in the phone’s memory and lists what type of data is using up space.

SD CARD - Displays the total amount of memory space on the microSD card. Mount/Unmount SD card - Mounts and unmounts the microSD card from your phone so that you can access the data stored in it, format the card, or safely remove it. This setting is dimmed if there’s no microSD card installed, if you’ve already unmounted it, or if you’ve mounted the microSD card on your computer.

Erase SD card - Permanently erases everything on the microSD card and prepares it for use with your phone.

< Battery >

BATTERY INFORMATION

See how much battery power is used for device activities. The battery level displays in a percentage. The remaining time of use is also displayed.

Battery percentage on status bar: Displays the battery percentage on the Status Bar.

BATTERY SAVER

Battery saver - Manage the battery for the power saving items. Tap the switch to turn this feature on. Tap Battery saver for the following options.

TURN BATTERY SAVER ON

Turn Battery saver on - Select the level you want to turn on the Power saver.

POWER SAVING ITEMS

Checkmark each feature to turn off or adjust when the battery is low.

Auto-sync: Turns off Auto-sync.

Wi-Fi: Turns off Wi-Fi if data is not in use.

Bluetooth: Turns off Bluetooth if not connected.

Vibrate on touch: Turns off touch feedback.

Brightness: Adjust the brightness.

Screen timeout: Adjust the screen timeout.

75

Loading...
+ 37 hidden pages