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USER GUIDE
LG-H955
www.lg.com
MFL69590901 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LG-H955 www.lg.com MFL69590901 (1.0)
  • Page 3 User Guide ENGLISH...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ..4 Google account setup ......45 Important notice ........19 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..46 Wi-Fi .............46 Getting to know your phone ....22 Bluetooth ..........47 Phone layout ..........22 Wi-Fi Direct ...........48 Installing the SIM or USIM card ....24 Transferring data between a PC and your Charging the phone .......25 device............49...
  • Page 5 Calendar ..........70 Voice Recorder ........71 Voice Search..........71 Downloads ..........71 FM Radio ..........72 LG SmartWorld ........72 Web Browser ...........74 Internet ..........74 Chrome ..........76 Settings ...........77 Networks ..........77 Sound & notification ......80 Display ..........82 General ..........84 LG Bridge Application ......91 Table of contents...

  • Page 6: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Guidelines for safe and efficient use Symbol Description Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 7 Symbol Description Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 8 Symbol Description Exposure to radio frequency energy Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 9 Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 10 FCC SAR information * FCC Notice & Caution Notice! Caution! Guidelines for safe and efficient use...

  • Page 11: Product Care And Maintenance

    Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous. Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 12 Guidelines for safe and efficient use...

  • Page 13: Efficient Phone Operation

    Efficient phone operation Electronics devices Pacemakers Hospitals Guidelines for safe and efficient use...

  • Page 14: Road Safety

    Road safety Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Guidelines for safe and efficient use...

  • Page 15: Blasting Area

    NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Glass Parts Blasting area Potentially explosive atmospheres In aircraft Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 16 Children Emergency calls Battery information and care Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 17 In case this product contains a battery incorporated within the product which cannot be readily removed by end-users, LG recommends that only qualified professionals remove the battery, either for replacement or for recycling at the end of this product’s working life. To prevent damage to the product, and for their own safety, users should not attempt to remove the battery and should contact LG Service Helpline, or other independent service providers for advice.

  • Page 18: Laser Safety Statement

    Laser safety statement Caution! Guidelines for safe and efficient use...
  • Page 19 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
  • Page 20 Disposal of your old appliance Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators Guidelines for safe and efficient use...

  • Page 21: Important Notice

    Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! 1. Phone memory To uninstall applications: Apps General Apps Uninstall 2. Optimizing battery life Extending your phone's battery life: ® Important notice...
  • Page 22 NOTE: Some applications you download may consume battery power. While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level. NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Button while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery power.

  • Page 23: Opening And Switching Applications

    4. Opening and switching applications Clear all 5. If the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Power/Lock Button Volume Down Button Power/Lock Button Volume Down Button Important notice...

  • Page 24: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone layout Infrared LED Microphone Notification LED Earpiece Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Microphone Touch Screen Headset Jack Charger/USB port 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.
  • Page 25 Laser Detection Rear Camera Lens AutoFocus Power/Lock Button Flash Volume Buttons NFC Touch Point Speaker Power/Lock Button Volume Buttons (While screen is off) WARNING Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of the NFC antenna.

  • Page 26: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

    Installing the SIM or USIM card NOTE: Only the microSIM cards work with the device. Getting to know your phone...

  • Page 27: Charging The Phone

    Charging the phone WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or pop up message regarding slow charging, Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 28: Inserting A Memory Card

    NOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. Inserting a memory card WARNING Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

  • Page 29: Unlocking The Screen

    Unlocking the screen Unlocking the screen Power/Lock Button TIP! Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face.

  • Page 30: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Tap or touch Touch and hold Drag Swipe or slide Double-tap Pinch-to-Zoom Rotate the screen NOTE: Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm tap. Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want.

  • Page 31: Home Screen

    Home screen Status Bar Widget Application Icons Location Indicator Quick Key Area Home touch buttons Your Home screen...

  • Page 32: Customizing The Home Screen

    Back Button Home Button Overview Button Extended Home screen Customizing the Home screen Adding items on your Home screen TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps menu, touch and hold the application you want to add. Your Home screen...

  • Page 33: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Removing an item from the Home screen Home screen Adding an app as a Quick key Removing an app from the Quick key area NOTE: Apps Button cannot be removed. Customizing app icons on the Home screen Returning to recently-used applications Your Home screen...

  • Page 34: Notifications Panel

    Notifications panel NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Pending Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & notifications battery status Your Home screen...
  • Page 35 Opening the Notifications panel Quick Toggle Area Notifications CLEAR Your Home screen...
  • Page 36 Indicator icons on the Status Bar Icon Description Icon Description Your Home screen...

  • Page 37: On-Screen Keyboard

    NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard Using the keypad and entering text Entering accented letters Your Home screen...

  • Page 38: Special Features

    Special Features Gesture shot TIP! Interval shot If you make a fist twice or touch and hold , the camera consecutively takes 4 photos at a time. Glance View Special Features...

  • Page 39: Gesture View

    Gesture View Apps Taking a picture Quick preview Returning front camera mode NOTE: Depends on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly. When the angle is changed after Quick preview, it will go back to the camera mode.

  • Page 40: Knockon

    KnockON NOTE: When using KnockOn to wake the screen, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on. This feature is designed to prevent the device turning on inadvertently in your pocket or storage location.

  • Page 41: Dual Window

    Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code Dual window Special Features...

  • Page 42: Capture

    NOTE: You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu. > > Apps tab (if necessary) > > General tab > Dual window. Slide the toggle key to On or Off. Capture+ Capture+ Special Features...
  • Page 43 NOTE Please use a fingertip while using the Capture+ feature. Do not use your fingernail. Capture+ Gallery Discard Capture+ View the Saved Memo Capture+ Special Features...

  • Page 44: Qslide

    QSlide QSlide QSlide NOTE: QSlide can support up to one window at the same time. Special Features...

  • Page 45: Quickremote

    QuickRemote Set up REMOTE Apps Access your QuickRemote Special Features...

  • Page 46: Voice Mate

    NOTE: The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR) signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you use the QuickRemote function. This function may not be supported depending on the model, the manufacturer or service company.

  • Page 47: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup Setting up your Google account General Accounts & sync ADD ACCOUNT Google NEXT Google account setup...

  • Page 48: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi networks Apps Networks Wi-Fi Wi-Fi NOTE: The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status. NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile data, which may incur data charges.

  • Page 49: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

  • Page 50: Wi-Fi Direct

    Sending data via Bluetooth Share Bluetooth NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. Receiving data via Bluetooth Apps Networks Bluetooth Bluetooth ACCEPT Wi-Fi Direct Turning on Wi-Fi Direct Apps > Networks > Wi-Fi. Advanced Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct NOTE: When in this menu, your device is visible to other visible Wi-Fi Direct devices nearby.

  • Page 51: Transferring Data Between A Pc And Your Device

    Transferring data between a PC and your device Transferring data Media device (MTP) NOTE: The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone. Check the requirements for using Media device (MTP). Items...

  • Page 52: Calls

    Calls Making a call TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts Answering and rejecting a call Calls...

  • Page 53: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call Add call NOTE: You are charged for each call you make. Viewing your call logs Call logs TIP! Tap any call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call. , then tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items. Call settings Call settings Calls...

  • Page 54: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact Search contacts Adding a new contact Add to Contacts New contact Take photo Select from Gallery SAVE Favourites contact Adding a contact to your favourites Contacts...

  • Page 55: Creating A Group

    Removing a contact from your favourites list Favourites Creating a group Groups New group SAVE NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group are not lost. They remain in your contact list. Contacts...

  • Page 56: Messaging

    Messaging Sending a message NOTE: You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult with your service provider. Enter message TIP! You can tap to attach a file that you want to share. Send TIP! The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the language and how the text message is coded.

  • Page 57: Conversation View

    Conversation view Changing message settings Messaging Settings Messaging...

  • Page 58: E-Mail

    E-mail Managing email accounts To open the Email application Adding another email account: Settings Changing an email general settings: Settings General settings Deleting an email account: Settings Remove account REMOVE YES Working with account folders Show all folders E-mail...

  • Page 59: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email Cc/Bcc E-mail...

  • Page 60: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Apps Camera options on the viewfinder Hide/Display Options Flash Auto Swap camera Shot mode Auto Panorama Dual Slo-mo. Settings Gallery Record Capture Back key Camera and Video...

  • Page 61: Using The Advanced Settings

    Using the advanced settings Taking a photo Camera Camera and Video...

  • Page 62: Once You Have Taken A Photo

    Once you have taken a photo Recording a video Camera NOTE: The timer will be displayed on the screen. TIP! Tap to capture a screen shot while recording a video. Tap to pause the recording. Camera and Video...

  • Page 63: After Recording A Video

    After recording a video NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming. Multi-point Auto Focus Burst shot Panorama mode Apps Mode Camera and Video...
  • Page 64 Dual Apps Mode NOTE: Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it. Tap on the small screen to alternate between the two cameras. Super Zooming NOTE: Use a steady hand. This feature does not work with some functions Objects may be overlapped when taking a picture of fast-moving subjects.
  • Page 65 Live Zoom NOTE: Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Dual Play NOTE: Connect two devices using a wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or wirelessly (Miracast). The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by an HDMI cable or Miracast.

  • Page 66: Gallery

    Gallery Gallery Apps 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 Zooming in and out Camera and Video...
  • Page 67 Playing videos Apps Camera and Video...
  • Page 68 Editing photos Deleting photos/videos DELETE Setting wallpaper Set image as 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 youopen files. Camera and Video...

  • Page 69: Multimedia

    Multimedia Music Apps Playing a song Apps Songs Multimedia...
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Utilities

    Utilities Clock Apps Alarms Clock Alarms SAVE NOTE: You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it. Timer Clock Timer World clock Clock World clock Utilities...

  • Page 72: Calculator

    Stopwatch Clock Stopwatch Start NOTE: Tap the Lap key to record lap times. Stop NOTE: To reset the stopwatch, tap the Reset button. You can also tap the Resume button to resume the stopwatch. Calculator Apps Scientific calculator NOTE: To check the history, tap >...

  • Page 73: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Recording a sound or voice NOTE: Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to the saved recording. The available recording time may differ from actual recording time. Voice Search Apps Google Listening... NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 74: Fm Radio

    How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Phone Apps LG SmartWorld Sign in Register NOTE: You may incur data fee charges when using your mobile network to access LG SmartWorld. LG SmartWorld may not be available for all carriers or in all countries. Utilities...
  • Page 75 Special benefits available for LG SmartWorld Personalize your device with home themes, keyboard themes, and fonts. Enjoy special promotions only offered on LG SmartWorld. Note that LG SmartWorld is only available for certain devices. Please check the www.lgworld.com for more information. Utilities...

  • Page 76: Web Browser

    Web Browser Internet NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. Apps Using the Browser toolbar Viewing webpages Web Browser...
  • Page 77 Opening a page Searching the web by voice NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks Add bookmark SAVE History History Web Browser...

  • Page 78: Chrome

    Chrome Apps NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages Opening a page New tab Web Browser...

  • Page 79: Settings

    Settings Accessing the Settings menu: System settings Apps Networks < WIRELESS NETWORKS > Wi-Fi Bluetooth Mobile data Call Voicemail Fixed dialing numbers Settings...
  • Page 80 Incoming voice call pop-up Call reject Decline with message Call forwarding Auto answer Connection vibration Noise suppression Voice clarity Save unknown numbers Power key ends call Answer an incoming call Silence incoming calls Call barring Call duration Additional settings Settings...
  • Page 81 < CONNECTIVITY > Share & connect Android Beam SmartShare Beam Media server Miracast LG PC Suite Printing Tethering USB tethering Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth tethering Settings...

  • Page 82: Sound & Notification

    Help More Airplane mode Mobile networks Sound & notification < BASIC > Sound profile Sound Vibrate only Silent < SOUND > Volume Ringtone Ringtone ID Settings...
  • Page 83 < VIBRATION > Vibration strength Sound with vibration Vibration type < NOTIFICATIONS > Do not disturb Lock screen Apps Notification LED < ADVANCED SETTINGS > More Notification sound Vibrate on tap Settings...

  • Page 84: Display

    Message/call voice notifications Display < HOME & LOCK > Home screen Select Home Home EasyHome Smart Bulletin Smart Bulletin LG Health Smart Tips Theme LG SmartWorld Wallpaper Screen swipe effect Allow Home screen looping Help Lock screen Select screen lock...
  • Page 85 Smart Lock Screen swipe effect NOTE: This setting name may be Pattern effect if the Screen lock is set to Pattern. Wallpaper Shortcuts Weather animation Contact info for lost phone Lock timer Power key instantly locks Home touch buttons < FONT > Font type Font size Settings...

  • Page 86: General

    < BASIC SETTINGS > Brightness Auto-rotate screen Screen timeout < ADVANCED SETTINGS > More Daydream Auto-adjust screen tone Screen mode Motion sensor calibration General < PERSONAL > Language & keyboard Language Settings...
  • Page 87 Current keyboard LG Keyboard Google voice typing Text-to-speech output Pointer speed Reverse buttons Location Mode High accuracy (GPS and networks) Battery saving (Networks only) Device sensors only (GPS only) Camera Google Location History Accounts & sync Auto-sync data Cloud Settings...
  • Page 88 Accessibility Accessibility NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Vision TalkBack Message/call voice notifications Screen shade Font size Touch zoom Screen colour inversion Screen colour adjustment Screen colour filter Power key ends call Hearing Captions Notification LED Flash alerts Turn off all sounds Audio type Settings...
  • Page 89 Sound balance Motor & cognition Touch feedback time Touch assistant Screen timeout Touch control areas Accessibility features shortcut Auto-rotate screen Switch Access Shortcut key Volume Keys Google < PRIVACY > Security Content lock Password Pattern Encrypt phone Settings...
  • Page 90 Encrypt SD card storage Password typing visible Phone administrators Unknown sources Verify apps Storage type Certificate management Trusted credentials Install from storage Clear credentials Trust agents Screen pin Usage access for apps < SMART FUNCTIONS > QuickCircle case Settings...
  • Page 91 Dual window Split view Help < PHONE MANAGEMENT > Date & time Date & time Storage & USB Battery & power saving Battery usage Battery percentage on status bar Battery saver Game optimizer Memory Smart cleaning Settings...
  • Page 92 Apps Default message app Backup & reset LG Backup Back up my data Backup account Automatic restore Network settings reset Factory data reset About phone Settings...

  • Page 93: Lg Bridge Application

    LG Bridge Application TIPS! You can see detailed instructions on how to use LG Bridge in Help menu after installing and opening the program. Supported features may vary depending on the device. The LG unified USB driver is a program required to connect an LG mobile phone to a PC.
  • Page 94 Minimum system requirements for LG Bridge installation Item Windows OS Mac OS How to Connect Your Mobile Phone in LG Bridge Features Connection Type LG Bridge Application...

  • Page 95: Phone Software Update

    Phone software update Software updates from the Internet for your LG phone NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all phone models.
  • Page 96 Therefore, LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data. NOTE: This feature depends on your network service provider, region and country.

  • Page 97: About This User Guide

    About this user guide About this user guide About this user guide...

  • Page 98: Trademarks

    Trademarks ® ® DivX HD ® ® ® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ® DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC and are used under license. Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 99: Anti-Theft Guide

    Anti-Theft Guide Set a screen lock: Add your Google account on your device: NOTE Do not forget your Google account and password you had added to your device prior to performing a factory reset. If you can’t provide the account information during the setup process, you won’t be able to use the device at all after performing the factory reset.

  • Page 100: Accessories

    (Items described below may be optional.) NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM SIM or or USIM card Make sure that the SIM card is USIM card in the phone correctly inserted. error or it is inserted incorrectly. Signal is weak or Move toward a window or into you are outside the an open area.
  • Page 102 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Not supported by service provider applications Contact your service provider. or registration can be set required. Dialing error New network not authorized. New SIM or USIM Calls not Check for new restrictions. card inserted. available Pre-paid charge Contact service provider or reset limit...
  • Page 103 No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. The Fixed dialing Number not Check the Settings menu and turn the number function allowed. function off.
  • Page 104 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The screen If you use a protection tape or case, does not make sure it has not covered the area turn on Proximity sensor around the proximity sensor. Make when I problem sure that the area around the proximity receive a sensor is clean.
  • Page 105 Wi-Fi (WLAN) This equipment may be operated in all European countries. The 5150 - 5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor use only. AT BE BG CH HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE LI LV LT LU MT NO NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE GB IS ME RS TR MK...
  • Page 106 General Inquiries < LG Customer Information Centre > UK: 0344-847-5454 or +44-344-847-5454 IE: 01-686-9454 or +353-1-686-9454 * Make sure the number is correct before making a call.

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