LG Electronics USA H525N Users Manual

E-mail

You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users).

Managing email accounts

To open the Email application

Tap > > Apps tab > .

The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account.

Adding another email account:

Tap > > Apps tab > > > Settings > Add account.

Changing an email general settings:

Tap > > Apps tab > > > Settings > General settings.

Deleting an email account:

Tap > > Apps tab > > > Settings > > Remove account > Select the account to delete > Remove > Yes.

Working with account folders

Tap > > Apps tab > > > select Folders.

Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folders. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders.

E-mail

47

 

Composing and sending email

1In the application, tap to create a new email.

2Enter an address for the message's intended recipient.As you enter text, matching addresses will be offered from your contacts. Separate multiple addresses with semicolons.

3Tap the Cc/Bcc field to copy or blind copy to other contacts/email addresses.

4Tap the text field and enter your message.

5Tap to attach the file you want to send with your message.

6Tap to send the message.

 

 

E-mail

48

 

Camera and Video

Camera options on the viewfinder

To open the Camera application, tap > > Apps tab > .

You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos.

NOTE: Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect.

Hide/Display Options – Tap to hide/display the camera options on the viewfinder.

Flash – Allows you to manage the camera's flash.

Swap camera – Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens.

Settings – Tap this icon to open the camera settings menu.

Gallery – Tap to view the last photo or video you captured. Record – Tap to start recording.

Camera and Video

49

 

Capture – Tap to take a photo.

Back Key – Tap to exit the camera.

Using the advanced settings

In the camera viewfinder, tap to show the advanced options.Tap each icon to adjust the following camera settings.

Set the size of your picture and video.

Allows you to take pictures with voice commands.When on, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "LG", etc. to take a picture.

Set your camera's timer.This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture or video.

Allows you to take better pictures and record better videos by displaying a grid line for help with alignment.

Allows you to learn how a function works.This icon will provide you with a help guide.

NOTE: The shutter sound is not available when Vibrate mode or Silent mode is enabled.

 

 

Camera and Video

50

 

Taking a photo

1Tap > > .

2Frame your subject on the screen.

3A square around the subject indicates that the camera has focused.

4Tap .Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery.

TIP! If the camera options are hidden on the screen, simply tap the screen to take a photo.

Once you have taken a photo

Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took.

Tap to edit the photo.

Tap to take another photo immediately.

Tap to send your photo to others or share it via any available social network services.

Tap to delete the photo.

Tap to access additional options.

Tap to add the photo to your favourites.

Burst shot

Allows you to take multiple shots quickly.Touch and hold .

Camera and Video

51

 

Recording a video

1Tap > > .

2Frame your subject on the screen.

3Tap to start recording the video.

4The length of the recording is displayed on the top of the screen.

NOTE: Tap to take pictures while recording video.

5 Tap

to pause recording video.You can resume recording again by tapping .

OR

 

Tap

to stop recording.Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery.

After recording a video

Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded.

Tap to record another video immediately.

Tap to open the available sharing options (such as Messaging or Bluetooth) to share.

Tap to delete the video.

Tap to access additional options.

Tap to add the video to Favourites.

 

 

Camera and Video

52

 

Gallery

The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage, including those you've taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations.

If you have one of your phone's Google™ Accounts, you'll also see your Picasa web albums in Gallery.

1Tap > > Apps tab > to view the images stored in the storage.

2Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.)

3Tap a picture in an album to view it.

NOTE:

Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

Some files may not play properly due to their encoding.

Viewing pictures

The Gallery displays your pictures in folders.When an application, such as E-mail, saves a picture, the download folder is automatically created to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder.

Pictures are displayed by the date they were created. Select a picture to view it full screen. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.

Zooming in and out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image:

Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.

Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in. Pinch in or doubletap the image to zoom out.

Camera and Video

53

 

LG Electronics USA H525N Users Manual

Video options

1Touch > Apps tab > .

2Select the video you want to watch.

Touch to pause/resume video playback.

Touch to fast-forward 10 seconds.

Touch to rewind 10 seconds.

Touch to adjust video volume.

Touch to lock/unlock the screen.

Tap to access additional options.

NOTE:

While a video is playing, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound.

While a video is playing, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness.

While playing a video, slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-forward and rewind.

 

 

Camera and Video

54

 

Editing photos

While viewing a photo, tap .

Deleting photos/videos

Use one of the following methods:

While in a folder, tap , select the photos/videos and then tap Delete.

While viewing a photo, tap .

Setting wallpaper

While viewing a photo, tap > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign it to a contact.

NOTE:

Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.

Camera and Video

55

 

Multimedia

Music

Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks.

Playing a song

1Tap > > Apps tab > .

2Tap the Songs tab.

3Select the song you want to play.

4The following options are available.

Tap to add the song to your favourites.

Tap to open the current playlist.

Tap to access additional options.

Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order).

 

 

Multimedia

56

 

Tap to toggle through repeat all songs, repeat current song and repeat off.

Tap to adjust the volume.

Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist or shuffle list.Touch and hold to rewind.

Tap to pause playback.

Tap to resume playback.

Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist or shuffle list.Touch and hold to fast-forward.

Tap to open the music library.

To change the volume while listening to music, press the Volume Up/Down Buttons on the back side of the phone.

NOTE:

Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported.

If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.

NOTE: Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, please check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material.

Multimedia

57

 

Utilities

Clock

The Clock app gives you access to the Alarms,Timer,World clock and Stopwatch functions.Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen.

Tap > > Apps tab > .

Alarms

The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms.

1Open the app, then select the Alarm tab.

2Tap to add a new alarm, tap an alarm.

3Adjust the settings as necessary and tap Save.

NOTE: You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it.

Timer

The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed.

1Open the app, then select the Timer tab.

2Set the desired time on the timer.

3Tap Start to start the timer.

4Tap Stop to stop the timer.

 

 

Utilities

58

 

World clock

The World clock tab allows you to easily check the current time in other cities around the world.

1Open the app, then select the World clock tab.

2Tap and select the desired city.

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch.

1Open the app, then select the Stopwatch tab.

2Tap the Start key to initiate the stopwatch.

Tap the Lab key to record lap times.

3Tap the Stop button to stop stopwatch.

Calculator

The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard or scientific calculator.

1Tap > > Apps tab > .

2Tap the number keys to enter numbers.

3For simple calculations, tap the function you want to perform (+, –, x or ÷) followed by =.

NOTE: For more complex calculations, tap .

Utilities

59

 

Calendar

The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events.

1Tap > > Apps tab > .

2Tap the date you want to add an event to.Then tap .

Voice Recorder

The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways.

Recording a sound or voice

1Tap > > .

2Tap to begin recording.

3Tap to end the recording.

4Tap to listen to the recording.

NOTE: Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings.

Voice Search

Use this application to search webpages using voice.

1Tap > > Apps tab > Google folder > .

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

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

 

 

Utilities

60

 

Loading...
+ 32 hidden pages