LG Electronics USA P714 Users Manual
User Guide
LG-P714
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User Guide
t Screen displays and illustrations may differ from
those you see on actual phone.
t Some of the contents of this guide may not apply
to your phone, depending on the software and your
service provider. All information in this document is
subject to change without notice.
t This handset is not suitable for people who have a
visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard.
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Getting to know your phone
Before you start using the phone, please read this!
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 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone
cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some
data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
1 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Apps from the DEVICE category.
2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to
uninstall.
3 Touch Uninstall.
2. Optimising battery life
Extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you don't need
to having running constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and
system resources consume battery power.
Extending your phone's battery life:
t Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.
t Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
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t Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
t Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.
To check the battery power level:
t Touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone from the SYSTEM > Battery.
The battery status (charging or not charging) and Battery level (percentage charged) is
displayed at the top of the screen.
To monitor and control how battery power is being used:
t Touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone from the SYSTEM > Battery >
Battery use.
Battery usage time is displayed on the screen. It tells you how long it has been since
you last connected your phone to a power source or if currently connected, how long
the phone was last running on battery power. The screen shows the applications or
services using battery power, listed in order from the greatest to smallest amount used.
3. Using folders
You can combine several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another on a
Home screen, and the two icons will be combined.
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4. 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, it may not work normally or a serious error may
occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and
settings from the phone.
5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory reset)
If your phone needs to be restored to its original condition, use Hard Reset to reboot
your phone.
1 When the phone is switched off, press and hold the Volume down key + Quick
key + Power key.
2 Release the Power key when the LG logo appears on the screen.
3 Release Volume down key + Quick key when the LG logo disappears. After a
while, Android robot will be displayed and recovery will proceed.
Leave your phone for at least a minute while the hard reset is carried out. You will then
be able to switch your phone back on.
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WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses
will be deleted. Plaese remember to backup any important data before
performing a Hard Reset.
6. Opening and switching applications
Multitasking is easy with Android because 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 ensure that idle applications don't
consume resources unnecessarily.
To stop applications:
1 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Apps from DEVICE > RUNNING.
2 Scroll and touch the desired application and touch Stop to stop it.
7. Hold your phone upright
Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you would a regular phone. The LG-P714 has an
internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this
may affect performance.
While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, avoid holding the lower part of
the phone where the antenna is located. Doing so may affect call quality.
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8. When the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it:
Remove the battery, reinsert it, then turn the phone on.
OR
Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10seconds to turn it off.
If it still does not work, please contact the service centre.
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Device components
Front-facing Camera lens
Earpiece
Proximity sensor
Power/Lock key
t Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key.
t Short press to lock/unlock the screen.
Back key
t Return to the previous screen.
Home key
t Return to the Home screen from any screen.
Menu key
t Check what options are available.
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 LCD and
touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective
film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.
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Power/Lock key
Quick key
(QuickMemo by default)
Instantly access to the app
(QuickMemo by default) you
preset.
Volume keys
t In the Home screen: Control
ringer volume.
t During a call: Control your
earpiece volume.
t When playing a track: Control
volume continuously.
Camera lens
LED flash
Earphone jack
Charger/USB port
Microphone
SIM card slot
Battery cover
Battery
microSD Card slot
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Speaker
Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the
SIM card and battery:
1 To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other
hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure.
NOTE: Put your thumbnail into the USB port hole and lift off the battery cover.
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2 Slide the SIM card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the SIM card is
facing downwards.
3 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the
battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
4 Align the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down each of the 7
points as shown in the figure until it clicks into place.
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Charging the phone
The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into
an electrical outlet.
NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.
NOTE: Do not open the battery cover during the charging your phone.
WARNING
Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. When using
unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or pop up
the message regarding charging delay. Or, unapproved chargers or cables can
cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by
the warranty.
Using the memory card
To insert a memory card:
Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing
downwards.
To remove the memory card safely:
> Apps tab > Settings > Storage from the DEVICE > Unmount SD card
Touch
> OK.
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NOTE: The LG-P714 supports memory cards up to 32 GB.
WARNING
Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is ON. Doing so
may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on
the memory card may get corrupted.
To format the memory card:
Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn't, you must format it before you
can use it.
NOTE: All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted.
1 On the home screen, touch > Apps tab to open the menu.
2 Scroll and touch Settings > Storage.
3 Touch Unmount SD card and touch OK to confirm it.
4 Touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything, then confirm your
choice.
5 If you have set a pattern lock, input the pattern lock then select Erase everything.
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NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be
different after formatting as all the files will be deleted.
Locking and unlocking the screen
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen is turned off and locked
automatically. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power.
When you are not using the LG-P714, press the Power/Lock key to lock your phone.
Secure your lock screen
You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your phone.
To set an Unlock Pattern, PIN or Password for the first time:
1 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Lock screen > Select screen lock.
2 Choose from None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
3 Enter the desired information.
NOTE: Precautions to take when using pattern lock
It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be
able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 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 cannot recall your unlock pattern:
If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct
pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button. You are then required to log in with
your Google account to unlock your phone.
If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you have to
perform a hard reset.
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Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone.
Touch or tap – To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it.
Touch and hold – To open an options menu or grab an object you want to move, touch
and hold it.
Drag – To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touch screen.
Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For
example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through
the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a web page or a map. For example, quickly
double-tap a section of a web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen.
You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when using Maps.
Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to
zoom in or out when using the Browser, Maps, or browsing pictures.
Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen
adjusts to the device's physical orientation.
NOTE:
t To select an item, touch the centre of the icon.
t Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a
light, firm touch.
t Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to
touch any other keys.
Home screen
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customise each
panel with Apps, Downloads, Widgets and wallpapers.
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NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone
provider.
On your Home screen, you can view quick keys at the bottom of the screen. Quick keys
provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a call.
Touch the Contacts icon to open your contacts.
Touch the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu. This is where you can
create a new message.
Touch the Apps icon at the bottom of the screen. You can then view all your
installed applications. To open any application, simply touch the icon in the applications
list.
Customising the Home screen
You can customise your Home screen by adding Apps, Downloads, Widgets or
Wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favourite widgets to the
Home screen.
To add items on your Home screen:
1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2 In the Add Mode menu, select items you want to add. You will then see added items
on the Home screen.
3 Drag it to the location you want and lift your finger.
To remove an item from the Home screen:
t Home screen > touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag it to
TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Applications
menu, touch and hold the application you want to add.
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Returning to recently-used applications
1 Press and hold the Home key. The screen displays a pop-up with icons of
applications you used recently.
2 Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back key to return to your
current application.
Notification drawer
The notification drawer runs across the top of your screen.
Touch and slide the notification drawer down with your finger.
BluetoothWi-FiDataSoundQuickMemo
Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you're likely to see in the status bar.
The Notifications Panel displays all your notifications along with the Quick Settings at
the top.
Quick Settings
Swipe the Quick Settings bar left or right to see more keys.
Touch
manage QuickMemo, Sound profile, Data enabled, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Auto-rotate
screen, Accounts & sync, Portable Wi-Fi hotspot, Power saver, or Airplane mode.
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> to manage your Quick Settings. Here you can add and remove
Viewing the status bar
The status bar uses different icons to display phone information such as signal
strength, new messages, battery life, active Bluetooth and data connections.
Icon Description Icon Description
No SIM card System warning
No signal Alarm is set
Airplane mode New voicemail
Connected to a Wi-Fi network Ringer is silenced
Power saver is on Vibrate mode
Wired headset Battery fully charged
Call in progress Battery is charging
Call hold
Speakerphone Downloading data
Phone microphone is muted Uploading data
Missed call GPS is acquiring
Bluetooth is on
Phone is connected to PC via
USB cable
Receiving location data from
GPS
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Data is syncing
New Gmail USB tethering is active
New Google Talk message
Song is playing
FM radio turned on in the
background
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is
active
Both USB tethering and
portable hotspot are active
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard. The onscreen keyboard appears
automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the
keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.
Using the keypad & entering text
Tap once to capitalise the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.
Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. You can also touch and
hold this tab to view the Settings menu.
Tap to enter a space.
Tap to create a new line.
Tap to delete the previous character.
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Entering accented letters
When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special
French or Spanish characters (e.g. "á").
For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the zoom-in key grows
bigger and displays characters from different languages.
Then select the special character you want.
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Google account setup
When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to
sign into your Google Account and how you want to use some Google services.
To set up your Google account:
t Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set up screen.
OR
t Touch > Apps tab > select a Google application, such as Gmail > select New to
create a new account.
If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and password,
then touch Sign in.
Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone automatically
synchronises with your Google account on the web.
Your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events and other information from these
applications and services on the web are synchronised with your phone. (This depends
on your synchronisation settings.)
After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and take advantage of Google services on your
phone.
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