User Guide
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Before you begin
Connecting to Networks and Devices
Important Customer Information
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Phone Overview
Front View
Rear View
Left Side View and Bottom View
TIP
Non-Removable Battery
Help
Optional Remove the SIM Card
Charging the Phone
Charging with the USB cable
USB Cable
Optimizing Battery Life
Tips to extend the life of your battery
To check the battery charge level
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key Settings Battery
To monitor and control what uses the battery
Battery saver mode
Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
Turning the phone off
Back of the phone, then tap the Silent mode icon
To turn the phone sounds off
Your Google Account
Setting up your Google Account
Phone’s Status Icons
Call icons
Sound icons
Network icons
Calendar and Alarm icons
Battery icons
Connectivity icons
Email and Messaging icons
Opens the Chrome application to access the web browser
Getting to Know the Home Screen
Quick Keys
Modifying the Quick Keys Bar
Front Touch Keys
To return to the Home screen
Mini canvas view
To view other Home screen canvases
Using Dual View
Hiding items on the Home screen
Global access
Touchscreen
Basics
Smart screen and Smart video features
Text Input Methods
Your language settings
Paste cut or
Copied text
Delete a character Tap the Delete Key Tap the Language Key
Basics
Hardware key control mode
To change the default language
Languages
To add additional languages for your keyboard
Applications How to View, Open, and Switch
Applications screen
Opening and Closing the Applications screen
Opening the Applications screen
Closing the Applications screen
Customizing the Applications screen
Opening and Switching Applications
Rearranging the Applications screen icons
Checking application information
Switching between multiple applications
Opening an application
Opening multiple applications
Using the Slide Aside feature
Slide Aside
Adding items to the Home screen
Applications screen
Dual view
Moving applications to other Home screen canvases
Customizing an application icon on your Home screen
Changing an icon into a widget
Working with Menus
Options menus
Context menus
Managing Notifications
To open the Notifications panel
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen
Quick settings on the Notifications panel
Using the Quick settings icons
To respond to a notification
To clear all notifications
Customizing the Quick settings bar icons
Using the QSlide apps
QSlide apps on the Notifications panel
Customizing the QSlide bar apps
Phone and Web search using text entry
Searching Your Phone and the Web
Search preference settings
Text Link
To use Text Link
Enter the text you’re searching for in the search box
Default Lock screen
Changing the items on the default Lock Screen
Tap Share and select Text Link
Setting a Screen Lock for the First Time
Locking the Screen
Security lock timer
Disabling the Screen Lock
Changing Your Screen Lock
Power button instantly locks
Additional Lock screen settings
Lock screen wallpaper
Guest mode
Hard Reset Factory Reset
Setting up Guest mode
Using Guest mode
Customizing the Home Screen
To add an item to the Home screen
To move an item on the Home screen
When the item is where you want it, lift your finger
To remove an item from the Home screen
To change the look of your Home screen
Connecting to Mobile Networks
To disable data when roaming
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
To add a Wi-Fi network
To forget a Wi-Fi network
To select a USB mode for a connection
Prompt for connection mode
Using the Status Bar to change the connection mode setting
USB connection
To enjoy content from nearby devices on your phone
SmartShare
To enjoy SmartShare
To set nearby devices
To turn the Dlna feature on and allow sharing contents
To control your renderer devices
To download contents from the remote content library
Placing and Ending Calls
To open the Phone application
Phone application tabs
Moving between the Phone application tabs
To place a call by dialing
To end a call
Speed dialing
Direct dialing
To use the Answer Me feature
Answering or Rejecting Calls
To answer a call
To ignore a call and divert it to voicemail
To ignore a call and send a text message
Working With the Recent tab
To open the Recent tab
Viewing call entries
Filtering your list of calls
To dial a number in the Recent tab
To add a number from the Recent tab to your Contacts
Clearing your Recent calls
Calling Your Contacts
To call a contact
To call a favorite contact
Instant List
Options During a Call
Selecting an Instant list entry
To mute the microphone
To turn the speakerphone on or off
To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone
To switch between current calls
Managing Multiple Calls
To set up a conference call
Listening to Your Voicemail
To listen to your Voicemail
To set up your Voicemail
Airplane mode
Chrome
Browse web pages
Search the web
Search within a webpage
Sign in to Chrome
Browse with tabs
Create a new tab
New Tab
Switch in and out of Incognito mode
Switch to another tab
Working with tabs
Open an Incognito tab browse in private
Using bookmarks
Download files
To view downloaded files
Create a bookmark
Chrome Settings
Open a bookmark
Edit or delete bookmark
Add a bookmark to your Home screen
Save passwords
Tap the setting you want
Search engine
Autofill forms
Set your search privacy settings
Privacy
Accessibility
Manage content settings
Clear your browsing data
78 Web
Preload webpages
Contacts
To open your Contacts application
Contacts list
To add ICE entries
ICE Information
To search for a contact
Searching your online contacts simultaneously
To open a list of your favorite contacts
Resizing the entries
To view details about a contact
Adding Contacts
To add a new contact
Setting the default phone number
Favorites Contacts
Editing a Contacts entry
Adding or removing contacts in your Favorites list
Setting Speed Dial
Joining and separating contacts
Transfer type
Communicating With Your Contacts
General communication
Quick Contact for Android
Using the Messaging application
Messaging
To open the Messaging application
To delete a message thread from the Messaging window
To create and send a multimedia message
To send a group message
Changing Messaging Settings
Using Direct message
Receiving and viewing messages
To respond to messages you receive
Text message
Multimedia message
Group Conversation
Conversation theme
Notification
Send message with Enter key
Receive emergency alerts
Text link display
Using the Email application
Email icons
To open the Email application
Reading Your Email
Message search
Accounts list
To read an email
Email settings
General settings
Accounts
Notifications
Voicemail
To add an account
To be able to use Voicemail
Tap Remove account to remove the account
Gmail
To open the Gmail application
Your Gmail Inbox
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key Gmail
To switch accounts
Gmail Inbox icons
Adding another Google Account
Navigating in the Gmail application
Reading Your Messages
To reread a message
Composing and Sending a Message
To compose and send a message
Google Account settings
Replying to or Forwarding a Message
To reply to or forward a message
Communication
Hangouts
To Open the Hangouts application
To sign out of Hangouts
Chatting with Friends
Hangouts Settings
Blocking your Friends
Camera
To open the Camera application
Getting to know the viewfinder
Rear camera lens options
Choose On or Off
Displayed on the viewfinder
Brightness image or toward + for a higher brightness image
Reverting to the Default settings
Front camera lens options
Entertainment
Using the Shot & Clear mode
Using the Dual camera mode
Taking a quick photo
Save icon
Using the Time catch shot mode
Viewing your saved photos
Gallery views
Video Camera
To open the Video Camera
Rear video camera lens options
Recording a quick video
Watching your saved videos
Using the Audio Zoom
Using the Dual recording mode
Using the Tracking zoom mode
Viewing your videos list
Video Options
Tap an album to open it and view its contents
Gallery
To open the Gallery application
Viewing your albums
Working with photos
To share an album
To view and browse photos
To edit pictures
Working with Videos
To play videos
To share a video
To delete a video
Using the Videos application
Video Player
QSlide while playing videos
To open the Videos application
Video Editor
Video playback icons
Videos options
Zoom track
Opening the Video Editor application
Project list screen
Project Options
Project edit screen
Using the Video editor
Play Store
To open the Play Store application
To get help with Play Store
Downloading and Installing Applications
To download and install an application
To open a screen with details about an application
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key Play Store
Music
Transferring Music Files to Your Phone
Playing Music
To search
To delete a song
To play music
To return to the Playback screen
To control playback
Tap the song you want to play
To control playback volume
To stop music playback and exit the Music Player
To use a song as a ringtone
Working with Playlists
YouTube
Opening YouTube and Watching Videos
To delete multiple songs
To open the YouTube application
VuTalk
To register VuTalk before use
Communicate Visually with VuTalk
VuTalk Settings
Using QuickMemo options
QuickMemo
To create a QuickMemo
To Exit the QuickMemo feature
Viewing saved QuickMemos
QSlide
QSlide icons on the Notifications panel
To open a QSlide window
Using QSlide
Customizing the QSlide bar icons
QuickTranslator
Using QuickRemote
QuickRemote
QuickRemote options
Customizable remote
Tap the buttons on the displayed remote
Using Magic Remote feature
Calendar
Viewing Your Calendar and Events
To open the Calendar application
To change your calendar view
Calendar title bar icons
QSlide for the Calendar application
Adding an event to your calendar
Viewing Event Details
To view information about an event
Calculator
Calendar Options menu
To open and use the Calculator
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key Calculator
Using the Calculator in QSlide
Alarm/Clock
Setting and Activating Alarms
To open the Alarm/Clock application
To set an alarm
Alarm Settings
When the alarm sounds
Setting the Timer
Setting the World Clock
Managing the World Clock Cities
Using the Stopwatch
Maps
To open the Maps application
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key Maps
Maps navigation
Maps icons
To add a city or update your current location
Weather
To open and view the Weather application
Managing your City list
Changing Weather settings
Using the Voice Mate application
Voice Mate
To open the Voice Mate application
Voice Mate settings
Tap to type a command to execute
Voice Recorder
Voice Mate Options menu
Play a Voice Memo
Polaris Office
Managing your Voice memos
Create a New Document
File Manager
View and edit a document on your device
To open the File Manager application
File Manager Options
Searching in File Manager
Tasks
To synchronize MS Exchange
To add Tasks
Tasks options
Settings
To open the Settings application
To switch to tab view
Settings are grouped into categories
Wi-Fi
WI-FI Networks
Bluetooth
Mobile data
Available Devices
Call
Outgoing Call
Incoming Call
Share & connect
Tethering & networks
Screen Share
Storage Share
Tethering
Network
This menu allows you to manage your device’s sound settings
Silent mode Sets the Silent mode to Off, Vibrate, or On
Sound
Sound Profile
Ringtones & Vibrations
Display
System
Screen
Advanced Settings
This menu allows you to manage your Home screen settings
Home screen
Font
This menu allows you to manage your Lock screen settings
Lock screen
Tips
Screen Security
Gestures
Lock Time
One-handed operation
Sensor
Battery
Battery Information
Battery Saver
Battery Saving Items
Guest mode
Location access
Application manager
Security
Language & input
Credential Storage
Keyboard & Input Methods
Speech
Backup & reset
Backup & Restore
MOUSE/TRACKPAD
Personal Data
Date & time
Privacy
Services
Vision
Hearing
Physical and Motor
Accessory
PC connection
USB Connection
About phone
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
FCC RF Exposure Information
Bodily Contact During Operation
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
FCC Notice and Cautions
Optional, if available
Part 15.19 statement
Part 15.21 statement
Part 15.105 statement
Wi-Fi Caution
Are wireless phones safe?
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions
What does SAR mean?
Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?
Can I minimize my RF exposure?
Where can I get further information about RF emissions?
Consumer Information on SAR
Specific Absorption Rate
Safety
Safety
Safety
Avoid potential hearing loss
TIA Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Antenna Care
Phone Operation
Tips on Efficient Operation
Electronic Devices
Hearing Aids
Other Medical Devices
Health Care Facilities
Vehicles
Safety Information
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
Charger and Adapter Safety
Battery Information and Care
Safety
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
General Notice
FDA Consumer Update
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
What about children using wireless phones?
Safety
Driver Safety Tips
Driving
Safety
Safety
DivX Mobile
Dolby Digital Plus License notice
222 FAQ
FAQ
224 FAQ
VPN
226 FAQ
What is the maximum Battery Time Amount of time my
What this Warranty Covers
What LG will do
HOW to GET Warranty Service
Do not Return Your Product to the Above Address
Warranty Laws
Index
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