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Software Update

Phone Software Update

This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center.

For more information on how to use this function, please visit: http://update.lgmobile.com or http://www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp.

As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user’s full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.

LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)

This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the newer version conveniently via OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device.

First, you can check the software version on your mobile phone:

Tap the Menu Key > Settings > About this phone.You can check the software version at the bottom of the list.

To perform the phone software update, tap

the Menu Key > Settings > About this phone > Software update > Update now.

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Your personal data from internal phone storage— including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence —might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.

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Contents Page Page Limited Warranty Statement Consumables such as fuses What LG will doPage Table of Contents Camera How to save music/video ﬁles toWeb To extend the life of your battery Optimizing Battery LifeImportant Notice Phone MemoryTo monitor and control what uses the battery To view the battery charge levelKey and tap Settings About this phone Status Tap Settings About this phone Battery useUsing Safe mode Using Safe Mode and Hard ResetTurn the power off When the phone starts vibrating, release the keysUsing Hard Reset Factory Reset Using a microSD CardDelete all user data and press the Menu Key TIP Your PCPlease hold the mobile phone straight up as a regular phone Front view Your PhoneRear view Side viewYour Phone TipsGetting Started Installing the SIM card and batteryInserting a microSD card Charging your phoneGetting Started This device supports up to a 32GB microSD cardRemoving the microSD card Tap Format SD card and Format SD card button Tap Settings SD card & phone storage Unmount SD cardTo stop/exit an application Switching between applicationsFrom the Home screen, tap the Menu Key Tap the desired application and tap Force stop to exitTouch screen tips Your Home screenProximity sensors Lock your phone Quick Switch to Silent ModeHome Your Home screenQuick Keys Tap to access 3D SpaceUÊ Folders Add folders to organize contacts and shortcuts Viewing the Status bar Notifications panelStatus bar Icon Description To select the keyboard On-screen KeyboardEmoticon Key Tap to enter various emoticons Android keyboard Letters EntrySpace Key Tap to enter space On-screen Keyboard LG keyboard Phone keypad T9 Key Tap to turn on the T9 entry modeMode Entering textEntering accented letters From Phone KeypadGoogle Account Set-up Tap Gmail Next Create to start the Gmail setup wizardSigning into your Google account From the Home screen, tap the Applications KeyGoogle Account Set-up Calls Adjusting the in-call volumeMaking a call Calling your contactsTap Call settings Call settingsMaking a second call Viewing your call logsSearching for a contact ContactsAdding a new contact Favorite ContactsContacts AT&T Address Book AABMessaging/Email Using smiliesMessaging Threaded boxMail Changing your message settingsMessaging/Email To open the E-mail applicationComposing and Sending E-mail Accounts ScreenTo open your Combined Inbox Key ComposeWorking with Account Folders To change account settingsTo add an e-mail account To delete an e-mail accountTap any social networking service you want to use Tap Social+ settingsSocial Networking Adding an account to your phoneViewing and updating your status Settings Accounts & syncSyncing accounts on your phone Removing accounts on your phoneGetting to know the viewfinder CameraCapture Allows you to take a photo Taking a photo Using the advanced settingsCamera Shot mode Choose from Normal and Continuous shot Auto Automatically adjusts according to the environmentShutter sound Select one of the four shutter sounds Sunset Its good to capture the sunset sceneryTap to view the pictures in 3D mode Setting a photo as wallpaperViewing your saved photos Tap the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open itRecord Allows you to start recording Video CameraAfter recording a video Recording a videoVideo Camera Video Quality Choose from Super fine, Fine and Normal Watching your saved videosTaking a 3D photo 3D Camera3D camera viewfinder 3D video camera viewfinder Recording a 3D video3D Camera 3D Space 3D camera mode is only allowed in landscape viewYouTube 3D 3D Gallery3D Guide 3D Games & AppsGallery MultimediaSending a video Using an imageViewing a slideshow View photo detailsMusic Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cableWorking with Playlists Playing a songTo create a playlist Playing music/video filesTo rename or delete a playlist To remove a song from a playlistOpen a playlist Google Maps Google ApplicationsSearching For Locations and Places Starred Places Getting DirectionsClear Map To get directionsPlaces LatitudeGoogle Applications Tip MarketMy apps To download applications and gamesGmail Changing Google Talk SettingsGoogle Talk To configure notifications for new Google Talk messages To show or hide the mobile indicator to friendsThen tap Settings To set Google Talk to change your statusUsing the calculator Setting the alarmUtilities Adding an event to your calendarChanging your calendar view Polaris OfficeCreate a New Document View and edit a document on your devicePolaris Office document tools Tap Box.net for access to your Box.net online accountManage documents online Then, tap the Back Key to exitVoice Search Your device can recognize only American English commandsVoice Dialer To place a call by speakingVoice recorder Using Car HomeRecording a sound or voice Sending the voice recordingWeb Using optionsBrowser Tool barWeb Adding bookmarksShare page Tap to share the web MoreWireless & networks SettingsAirplane mode BluetoothSettings TIP Turn on Wi-Fi Wi-FiTo connect to a Wi-Fi Network SettingsPortable Wi-Fi hotspot. Set a password upon first use To tether your phone with your computer using the USBData Tethering Mobile HotspotsTo turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents Using SmartShareYour device might not be able to play some contents On-Screen Phone featuresOn-Screen Phone On-Screen Phone iconsHow to connect your mobile phone to your PC How to install On-Screen Phone on your PCUSB connection Enter the PIN code e.g and click Next To disconnect your phone from your PCTouch OK to exit To check the phone-to-PC connectionDisplay SoundGesture Select device administrators Add or Remove administrators Using the Unlock Pattern, PIN, or PasswordSet up SIM card lock Set up SIM card lock or change SIM PIN Location & securityUse the Volume Keys to highlight reboot Use the Volume Keys to scroll to YesApplications KeyAccounts & sync AccessibilityPrivacy SD card & phone storageDate and time Screen, tap the Menu Key Settings Hdmi ResolutionAbout this phone Set date, time, time zone and date and time formatsPhone Software Update Software UpdateDivX Mobile Software UpdateWhy does the phone heat up? Why wont the LCD turn on?Problem? Audible in certain areas?Agent for further enquiries AccessoriesSafety Instructions For Your SafetySafety Information Important InformationMicroSD card information and care For Your SafetyFCC RF Exposure Information Part 15.105 statement Body-worn OperationFCC Part 15 Class B Compliance StandardsEquipment and receiver Battery usage by children should be supervisedAdapter Charger Cautions Adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use onlyAvoid damage to your hearing TIA Safety Information Safety GuidelinesExposure to Radio Frequency Signal Antenna CareDriving Tips on Efficient OperationElectronic Devices PacemakersHealth Care Facilities Other Medical DevicesVehicles Posted FacilitiesBattery Information and Care Charger and Adapter SafetyBlasting Areas Potentially Explosive AtmospherePlace out of reach of children Explosion, Shock, and Fire HazardsDo not paint your phone General NoticeYou can obtain additional information on this Limit the amount of time you listen. AsSafety 3D Content Viewing Precautions100 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? FDA Consumer Update101 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? AdministrationOn possible effects of wireless phone use on human health National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthWhat are the results of the research done already? 103104 Phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing 105What about children using wireless phones? To reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use106 107 When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility Driver Safety Tips108 109 FCC has granted an Equipment Consumer Information on SAR Speciﬁc Absorption Rate111 112