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MFL69339801 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE MFL69339801 (1.0)
  • Page 2 User Guide ENGLISH...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important notice ........6 Wi-Fi .............32 Bluetooth ..........33 Getting to know your phone .....9 Wi-Fi Direct ...........34 Phone layout ..........9 Transferring data between a PC and your Installing the SIM or USIM card ....11 device............35 Charging the phone .......13 Calls ............36 Unlocking the screen ......14 Making a call .........36...
  • Page 4 TIA Safety Information ......101 Calendar ..........58 Safety Information .......104 Voice Recorder ........59 FDA Consumer Update ......109 Downloads ..........59 Driving ..........115 LG Health ..........60 10 Driver Safety Tips ......116 Limited Warranty Statement....119 Browsing the Web........61 Chrome ..........61 Settings ...........62 Networks ..........62 Sound &...
  • Page 5 WARNING: Wash hands after handling...

  • Page 7: Important Notice

    Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! 1. Phone memory To uninstall applications: General Apps Uninstall Important notice...

  • Page 8: Optimizing Battery Life

    2. Optimizing battery life Extending your phone's battery life: NOTE: Some applications you download may consume battery power. While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level. 3. 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.

  • Page 9: Opening And Switching Applications

    4. Opening and switching applications To stop applications: Clear all 5. If the screen freezes Important notice...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone layout Microphone Infrared LED Notification LED Earpiece Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Microphone 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 11 Rear Camera Lens Laser Detection Auto-Focus Flash Power/Lock Key Volume Keys NFC Touch Point Speaker Power/Lock Key Volume Keys On the Home screen During a call When playing audio/video While screen is off Getting to know your phone...

  • Page 12: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card

    WARNING Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of the NFC antenna. NOTE: Laser Detection Auto-Focus Sensor Detects the distance between the rear camera and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long distances.
  • Page 13 NOTE: Only microSIM cards work with this device. Getting to know your phone...

  • Page 14: 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 a battery charging delay or display a pop-up message regarding slow charging. It can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 15: Unlocking The Screen

    NOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. Unlocking the screen Unlocking the screen Power/Lock Key Smart Lock Setting up Smart Lock Display Lock screen Smart Lock Getting to know your phone...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Home Screen

    Home screen Status Bar Widget Application Icons Home Screen Location Indicator Quick Button Area Home Touch Buttons Your Home screen...

  • Page 18: Customizing The Home Screen

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

  • Page 19: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

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

  • Page 20: Notifications Panel

    Notifications panel NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. Pending System notifications notifications Your Home screen...
  • Page 21 Opening the Notifications panel Quick Settings Area Notifications Clear Your Home screen...
  • Page 22 Indicator icons on the Status Bar Icon Description Icon Description Your Home screen...

  • Page 23: On-Screen Keyboard

    NOTE: The icon's location in the Status Bar may differ depending on the function or service. On-screen keyboard Using the keypad and entering text Entering special characters NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.

  • Page 24: Special Features

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

  • Page 25: Gesture View

    Gesture View Take a picture Quick preview Return to front camera mode NOTE: Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly. When the angle is changed after the Quick preview, your phone will go back to camera mode.

  • Page 26: Glance View

    Glance View 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 from turning on inadvertently in your pocket or storage location.

  • Page 27: Knock Code

    Knock Code NOTE: If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times, it will be necessary to use your Google account log in or backup PIN. Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock Code. Display Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code...

  • Page 28: Dual Window

    Dual window Dual window NOTE: Dual window is enabled by default. You can enable or disable Dual window through the Settings menu. > > General tab > Dual window. Slide the toggle button to On or Off. Special Features...

  • Page 29: Quickmemo

    QuickMemo+ Special Features...

  • Page 30: Qslide

    QSlide QSlide TIP! Also, while using applications that support QSlide, tap > QSlide. The function is displayed as a small window on your screen. QSlide NOTE: QSlide can support up to one window at the same time. Special Features...

  • Page 31: Quickremote

    QuickRemote REMOTE 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 32: Google Account Setup

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

  • Page 33: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi networks Networks Wi-Fi NOTE: The Status Bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status. 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 34: 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 35: 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 Networks Bluetooth Accept Wi-Fi Direct Turning on Wi-Fi Direct > 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 36: 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. Items Requirement Connecting to Networks and Devices...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call Add call NOTE: You may be 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. > Delete all to delete all of the recorded items. Call settings Call settings Calls...

  • Page 39: Contacts

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

  • Page 40: Favorites Contacts

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

  • Page 41: Messaging

    Messaging Sending a message NOTE: You may be charged for each text message you send. Please consult with your service provider. 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 42: Conversation View

    Conversation view Changing message settings Settings Messaging...

  • Page 43: Email

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

  • Page 44: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email Cc/Bcc Email...

  • Page 45: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Camera options on the viewfinder Camera mode Simple Auto Manual Flash Swap camera Shot mode Settings Gallery Record Capture Exit Camera and Video...

  • Page 46: Using The Advanced Settings

    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. Using the advanced settings Camera and Video...

  • Page 47: Manual Mode On The Viewfinder

    Manual mode on the viewfinder Camera and Video...

  • Page 48: Taking A Photo

    Using the advanced settings for the manual mode Taking a photo Once you have taken a photo Taking a photo...
  • Page 49 Multi-point Auto-focus Burst shot Panorama mode Mode Dual 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. Camera and Video...
  • Page 50 3X Zooming 8X 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. Recording a video NOTE Tap to take pictures while recording video. Camera and Video...

  • Page 51: After Recording A Video

    After recording a video Live Zoom NOTE Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Dual Play Camera and Video...

  • Page 52: Gallery

    NOTE Tap once when two displays are a different status (i.e. the monitor is playing a video and your phone’s video applications is displaying an empty screen), then Dual Play will start. Dual Play operates at 1280X720 or higher display resolution. Gallery NOTE Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be...
  • Page 53 Timeline view Timeline Year Month Memories view Memories NOTE This feature is a location based service. Take photos and videos with their locations. Zooming in and out Camera and Video...
  • Page 54 Video options Camera and Video...
  • Page 55 NOTE While playing a video, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound. While playing a video, 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.

  • Page 56: Multimedia

    Multimedia Music Playing a song Songs Multimedia...
  • Page 57 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. Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws.

  • Page 58: Utilities

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

  • Page 59: Calculator

    World clock Stopwatch Stopwatch Start Stop Calculator NOTE For more complex calculations, tap > Scientific calculator. Calendar SAVE Utilities...

  • Page 60: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Recording a sound or voice NOTE Tap to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings. Voice Search Listening... NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Downloads Utilities...

  • Page 61: Lg Health

    NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. LG Health SAVE NOTE: This feature is provided for user convenience. Please use for reference only. Utilities...

  • Page 62: Browsing The Web

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

  • Page 63: Settings

    Settings Accessing the Settings menu: System settings Networks < WIRELESS NETWORKS > Airplane mode Wi-Fi Bluetooth Mobile data Settings...
  • Page 64 Call Voicemail Fixed dialing numbers Auto retry Off 10 sec 30 sec 60 sec Incoming voice call pop-up Decline with message Auto answer TTY mode Hearing aids Noise suppression Voice clarity Save unknown numbers Power key ends call Answer an incoming call Silence incoming calls Settings...
  • Page 65 DTMF tones Normal Long Call restrictions Call duration Voice privacy < CONNECTIVITY > Share & connect Android Beam SmartShare Beam Media server Miracast LG Bridge Printing Cloud Print Tethering USB tethering Settings...

  • Page 66: Sound & Notification

    Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth tethering Help More Mobile networks NOTE: You must set a screen lock before you can use VPN. Sound & notification < BASIC > Sound profile Sound Vibrate only < SOUND > Volume Ringtone Ringtone ID Settings...
  • Page 67 < VIBRATION > Vibration strength Sound with vibration Vibration type < NOTIFICATIONS > Interruptions Lock screen Apps Notification LED < ADVANCED SETTINGS > More Notification sound Vibrate on tap Sound effects Settings...

  • Page 68: Display

    Message/call voice notifications Display < HOME & LOCK > Home screen Select Home Home EasyHome Smart Bulletin Wallpaper Screen swipe effect Allow Home screen looping Help Lock screen Select screen lock Smart Lock Screen swipe effect Wallpaper Shortcuts Weather animation Settings...
  • Page 69 Contact info for lost phone Lock timer Power button instantly locks Home touch buttons < FONT > Font type Font size < BASIC SETTINGS > Brightness Auto-rotate screen Screen timeout Settings...

  • Page 70: General

    < ADVANCED SETTINGS > More Daydream Motion sensor calibration General < PERSONAL > Language & input Language Default LG Keyboard Google voice typing Voice Search Text-to-speech output Pointer speed Location Mode Settings...
  • Page 71 My place Camera Google Location Reporting Accounts & sync Auto-sync data Cloud Accessibility Vision TalkBack Message/call voice notifications Screen shade Font size Touch zoom Screen color inversion Screen color adjustment Screen color filter Power key ends call Settings...
  • Page 72 Hearing Captions Notification LED Flash alerts Turn off all sounds Audio type Sound balance Motor & cognition Touch feedback time Touch assistant Screen timeout Touch control areas Accessibility features shortcut Auto-rotate screen Settings...
  • Page 73 Switch Access Shortcut key < PRIVACY > Security Content lock Password Pattern Encrypt phone Encrypt SD card storage Password typing visible Phone administrators Unknown sources Verify apps Storage type Certificate management Trusted credentials Settings...
  • Page 74 Install from storage Clear credentials Trust agents Screen pin App usage access < SMART FUNCTIONS > Smart settings QuickCircle case Dual window Auto-open Help Settings...
  • Page 75 < PHONE MANAGEMENT > Date & time Storage Internal Storage SD Card Battery & power saving Battery usage Battery percentage on status bar Battery saver Game optimizer – Smart cleaning Apps Default message app Settings...
  • Page 76 Backup & reset LG Backup Back up my data Backup account Automatic restore Factory data reset About phone Settings...

  • Page 77: Phone Software Update

    Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet 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 handset models.
  • Page 78 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 79: About This User Guide

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

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85: Faq

    Category Question Answer What functions You can connect a Bluetooth audio Bluetooth are available via device, such as a Stereo/Mono Devices Bluetooth? headset or car kit. Contacts How can I back up Contacts data can be synchronized Contacts? between your phone and Gmail™. Backup Is it possible to set up Only two-way synchronization is...
  • Page 86 Category Question Answer My phone does not display the time of Open the conversation and touch and Message receipt for messages hold the desired message to see the Time older than 24 hrs. How details. can I change this? Is it possible to install Any application that is available at Play another navigation Navigation...
  • Page 87 Category Question Answer 1. From the Home screen, touch and hold 2. Tap System settings > Display tab > Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears.
  • Page 88 Category Question Answer If you forgot your pattern: If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern button. You are then required What should I do if to log in with your Google account I forget the unlock to unlock your phone.
  • Page 89 Category Question Answer 1. From the Home screen, touch and My screen turns off hold after only 15 seconds. 2. Tap System settings > Display tab. Screen time How can I change the 3. Tap Screen timeout. amount of time for the 4.
  • Page 90 Category Question Answer Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it as an alarm. 1. Touch and hold a song in a library Can I use music files list. In the menu that opens, tap Set Alarm for my alarm? as ringtone Phone ringtone or...

  • Page 91: Safety

    Safety FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. Body-worn Operation Safety...
  • Page 92 Caution Part 15.19 statement Part 15.21 statement Part 15.105 statement Safety...

  • Page 93: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe? Safety...
  • Page 94 What does “SAR” mean? Can I minimize my RF exposure? Safety...
  • Page 95 Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children? Where can I get further information about RF emissions? Safety...
  • Page 96 U.S. Food and Drug Administration U.S. Federal Communications Commission Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices World Health Organization International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection American National Standards Institute Safety...

  • Page 97: Consumer Information On Sar

    National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) Safety...
  • Page 98 Safety...

  • Page 99: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices Safety...
  • Page 100 Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility Gallaudet University, RERC FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA] Safety...

  • Page 101: Caution: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss

    Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. Safety...

  • Page 102: Tia Safety Information

    TIA Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Antenna Care Tips on Efficient Operation Safety...
  • Page 103 Electronic Devices Pacemakers Hearing Aids Other Medical Devices Health Care Facilities Safety...
  • Page 104 Vehicles Posted Facilities Aircraft Blasting Areas Potentially Explosive Atmosphere For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag Safety...

  • Page 105: Safety Information

    Safety Information Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. Safety...
  • Page 106 Charger and Adapter Safety Battery Information and Care Safety...
  • Page 107 Safety...
  • Page 108 Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards Safety...
  • Page 109 General Notice Safety...

  • Page 110: Fda Consumer Update

    FDA Consumer Update 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? 2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Safety...
  • Page 111 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? Safety...
  • Page 112 4. What are the results of the research done already? 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? Safety...
  • Page 113 6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? 7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? Safety...
  • Page 114 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? Safety...
  • Page 115 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? 10. What about children using wireless phones? 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Safety...

  • Page 116: Driving

    12. Where can I find additional information? Driving Safety...

  • Page 117: 10 Driver Safety Tips

    10 Driver Safety Tips Safety...
  • Page 118 Safety...
  • Page 119 Precautions for use of leather back cover NOTE: Some illustrations and the back cover type may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider without prior notice. Safety...

  • Page 120: Limited Warranty Statement

    Laser Safety Statement CDRH Compliance Caution! Limited Warranty Statement Safety...
  • Page 121 Warranty Laws 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: Safety...
  • Page 122 2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: 3. WHAT LG WILL DO: Safety...
  • Page 123 4. STATE LAW RIGHTS: 5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Safety...
  • Page 124 PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: Safety...
  • Page 125 www.adr.org/consumer Safety...
  • Page 126 Safety...

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