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LG-phone G2 - D800 PDF
LG-phone G2 - D800 PDF
Please check to see if any problems you have resources consume battery power.
encountered with your phone are described To extend the life of your battery
in this section before taking the phone in for - Turn off radio communications that you aren't
service or calling a service representative. using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS.
1. Phone Memory Wi-Fi will be set to On the first time you use
your newly purchased phone.
In order to make more memory available, you
- Lower screen brightness and set a shorter
will have to manage your applications and
screen timeout.
delete some data, such as applications or
messages. - Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail,
Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
Managing Applications
- Some applications you have downloaded may
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
cause your battery power to be reduced.
and tap All settings > General tab
> Apps. - While using downloaded applications, check
the battery charge level.
2 Tap one of the available tabs at the top of
To view the battery charge level
the screen and select the application you
want to uninstall. 1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
and tap All settings > General tab
3 Tap Uninstall and then tap OK to confirm
> Battery.
that you want to uninstall the desired
application. 2 The battery status (charging or discharging)
and level are displayed on the screen.
2. Optimizing Battery Life To monitor and control what uses the
You can extend your battery's life between battery
charges by turning off features that you don't 1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
need to run constantly in the background. You and tap All settings > General tab
can also monitor how applications and system > Battery .
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Important notice
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Important notice
you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt Read ALL steps before attempting.
unlocking the phone again.
1 Turn the phone off.
When you cant recall your Unlock
2 Press and hold Volume Down Key +
Pattern, PIN, or Password:
Power/Lock Key at the same time.
If you logged into a Google account on 3 Release the Power key when LG logo screen
the phone and failed to use the correct appears.
pattern 5 times, tap Forgot pattern? You 4 Press the Power Key during 4 seconds within
will be required to sign in with your Google 3 seconds.
account and prompted to create a new
5 Factory Hard Reset sceen appears.
unlock pattern.
6 Read the warning and press the Power/
If you have set a backup PIN, you can
Lock Key to confirm. Press the
unlock the screen with keying in the backup
Volume Keys to cancel.
PIN.
If you havent created a Google account on 7 Press the Power/Lock Key to confirm
the phone or you forgot your PIN, Password, once more or press the Volume Keys
and the backup PIN, you need to perform a to cancel.
hard reset. 8 Your device will perform a hard reset.
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Important notice
While the phone is on, press and hold the you receive a notification. Your phone is
Power/Lock Key until the Phone recognized as a device on your computer. You can
options menu is displayed. Then press and now copy files to and from the phone.
hold Power off. Your Home screen will then
be displayed with the words "Safe mode" in n TIP
lower left corner. You can access your phone's storages while
9 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key connected as USB storage. So you cannot use
and tap All settings > General tab applications that rely on the storages, such
> Apps. as Music.
10 Tap one of the available tabs at the top of
the screen and select the application you 7. Unlock screen when using
wish to uninstall. data connection
11 Tap Uninstall and OK to confirm. Your screen will go dark if untouched
12 After uninstalling the application, turn off for a period of time when using a data
and reboot your phone. connection. To turn on your LCD screen,
press the Power/Lock Key . To change
6. Connecting your phone to a the length of time the screen takes to turn
computer via USB off, tap the Menu Key > All settings >
Display tab > Screen timeout and select the
1 Use the USB cable that was provided with
desired amount.
your phone to connect the phone to a USB
port on your computer. You'll receive a 8. Internal antenna
notification that the USB is connected and
can see USB connection mode screen. Please hold the mobile phone straight up
as a regular phone.
2 Tap Media sync (MTP) or Send images
(PTP) to confirm that you want to transfer files While making/receiving calls or sending/
between your phone and the computer. receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower
part of the phone where the antenna is
When the phone is connected as USB storage,
located. It may affect call quality.
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Important notice
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Your Phone
To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds.
To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds and tap
Power off and OK to confirm.
Front view
Front Camera Lens Earpiece
- Use to take a picture of
yourself or to video chat on Notification LED
supported applications.
Proximity Sensor
Quick Keys
- Senses proximity toward
- Gives you quick access to your other objects, such as your
most used applications. head during a call, so that
- To add an icon, drag and drop it you do not accidentally
in the bar. activate unwanted
- To remove an icon, touch and hold features.
it and remove it from the bar.
Back Key
- Returns to the previous screen. Menu Key
- Closes pop-up menus and dialog - Displays available options for
boxes. the current screen or
application.
Home Key
- Returns to the Home screen from any screen.
- Press and hold to access your most recently
used applications.
n Warning
Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen
functionalities. Do not cover the LCDs proximity sensor with a protective film. This can
cause the sensor to malfunction.
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Your Phone
n TIPS
- Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are available.
Side view
Micro SIM card slot
IR LED
Speaker
n Notice
The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
To stop/exit an application
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
and tap All settings > General tab
> Apps.
2 Tap one of the tabs at the top of the
screen, choose the desired application
and tap Force stop (or Stop) to stop the
application.
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
Accessing notifications
Swipe the Status Bar down to open the
Notifications panel to access notifications. To
close the Notifications panel, swipe the bar at
the bottom of the screen upwards.
Quick Settings
Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function
settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness
and more. To access the Quick Settings, swipe
the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Indicator icons on the Status Bar
panel and select any of the available Quick Indicator icons appear on the Status Bar at
Setting apps at the top of the screen. the top of the screen to report missed calls,
n NOTE new messages, calendar events, device status
Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings and more.
menu to go directly to that setting's menu
screen.
To rearrange Quick Setting items on the The icons displayed at the top of the screen
Notification panel provide information about the status of the
Open the Notifications panel, swipe the Quick device. The icons listed in the table below are
Settings to the left, and tap tap . some of the most common ones.
To rearrange items, drag to the desired
location. To add more icons, select the desired
functions.
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Your Home screen
Bluetooth is on GPS is on
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Your Home screen
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Google Account Setup
The first time you open a Google application on Signing into your Google
your phone, you will be required to sign in with
your existing Google account. If you do not
account
have a Google account, you will be prompted 1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
to create one. .
2 Tap Settings > General tab >
Creating your Google account Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT >
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key . Google > Existing.
2 Tap Settings > General tab > 3 Enter your email and password and tap .
Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > 4 Read the disclaimer about signing in and
Google > New. checkmark if you want to keep updated with
3 Enter your username and tap . Your news and offers from Google Play. Then
phone will communicate with Google servers tap OK.
and check for username availability. 5 After signing in, you can use Gmail and take
4 Enter and re-enter your password. Then advantage of Google services on your phone.
follow the instructions and enter the 6 Once you have set up your Google
required and optional information about account, your phone will be automatically
the account. Wait while the server creates synchronized with your Google account on
your account. the web. (Depending on your synchronization
settings.)
After signing in, your phone will sync with
your Google services, such as Gmail, Contacts,
Google Calendar, and Picasa photo albums.
You can also use Maps, download applications
from Play Store, back up your settings to
Google servers, and take advantage of other
Google services on your phone.
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Google Account Setup
IMPORTANT
Some applications, such as Calendar,
work only with the first Google Account
you add. If you plan to use more than one
Google Account with your phone, be sure
to sign into the one you want to use with
such applications first. When you sign in,
your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar
events, and other information from these
applications and services on the web are
synchronized with your phone. If you dont
sign into a Google Account during setup,
you will be prompted to sign in or to create
a Google Account the first time you start an
application that requires one, such as Gmail
or Play Store.
If you have an enterprise account through
your company or other organization, your IT
department may have special instructions on
how to sign into that account.
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Calls
2 Scroll through the contact list or tap the Tap or swipe the Decline with message
Search contacts field and enter the first Key if you want to send a message to the
caller. If the caller is unknown, the Decline
letter(s) of the contact you want to call. You
with message Key is not available.
can also tap the letters at the right side of
the screen. Adjusting the in-call volume
3 In the list that is displayed, tap the contact To adjust the in-call volume during a call,
you want to call. use the Volume Keys on the back side of the
phone.
4 In the Contact Info screen, tap the phone
number you wish to call.
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Calls
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Contacts
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Contacts
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Messaging/Email
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Messaging/Email
Messages in the Combined inbox are color Tap Cancel to abandon and delete a message,
coded on the left, by account. including any saved drafts. If you are not
When a new email arrives in the Inbox, there connected to a network, for example if youre
will be sound and/or vibration notification working in airplane mode, the messages you
(depending on your current sound and vibrate send are stored in your Outbox folder until
settings). youre connected to a network. If it contains
any pending messages, the Outbox will be
Composing and Sending Email displayed on the Accounts screen.
1 In the Email application, tap Compose . n NOTE
2 Enter an address for the messages intended The messages sent using an Exchange account
recipient. As you enter text, matching will not be stored on the phone; they will be
addresses will be offered from your stored on the Exchange server itself. If you
contacts. Separate multiple addresses with want to see your sent messages in the Sent
commas. folder, you may need to open the Sent folder
3 Tap the Menu Key > Add Cc/Bcc to and select Refresh from the options menu.
copy or blind copy to other contacts/email
addresses. Working with Account Folders
4 Tap the text field and enter your message. Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent,
Drafts, Trash and Junk folders. Depending
5 Tap Attach to attach the file you want to
on the features your account service provider
send with your message.
supports, you may have additional folders.
6 Tap Send to send the message.
If you are not ready to send the message,
tap Save to save it in a Drafts folder. Touch
a message in the Drafts folder to resume
working on it. Your message will also be saved
as a draft if you touch the Back Key
before sending it.
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Messaging/Email
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Social Networking
With your phone, you can enjoy social Adding a social networking
networking and manage your micro-blog in
on-line communities. You can update your
widget on the Home screen
current status, upload photos, and view your If you add a social networking widget on
friends status updates in real-time. your Home screen, the widget will show
your status when your phone receives
You can add your Facebook, Google+, and
updates from the network.
Twitter accounts to your phone. If you dont
You can also access the social community
have an account, you can visit their sites to
directly by tapping the widget.
set one up.
1 Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home
n NOTE
screen.
Additional costs may be incurred when n NOTE
connecting and using online services.
Check your data charges with your network If there is no available space on a particular
provider. Home screen panel, you won't be able to
add any widget; you must delete or remove
Adding an account to your an item before you can add another item. In
phone this case, you have the option of switching
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu to another Home screen panel.
Key > All settings > General tab > 2 Tap the Widgets tab and scroll to the right
Accounts & sync. or left until you see the social network you
2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT. want.
3 Tap any social networking service you want 3 Tap the desired widget to add it to the Home
to use. screen panel.
4 Enter your email address and password
that you set up for your social networking
account, then tap Log in.
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Social Networking
Viewing and updating your 3 Tap the account you want to sync.
status 4 Check the desired options, such as
Contacts.
1 Go to the Home screen panel where the
A checkmark indicates that synchronization
social networking widget is located. You can
has been enabled.
see the current status of social applications
you set. Removing accounts on your
2 Tap the Status update icon or field to phone
update your status with comments or
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu
upload pictures.
Key > All settings > General tab >
3 After entering comments and attachment Accounts & sync.
(if any), tap the Post icon.
2 Tap the account(s) you want to delete, then
n TIP Menu Key > Remove account > OK.
You can use information about friends only
in your social network(s) or sync all data
to Contacts.
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Camera
Swap camera Allows you to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera
lens.
Flash Tap to turn the flash On, Off or set it to Auto.
Settings Tap to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on page
43.
Mode Allows you select the shot mode from Normal, Shot & Clear, Dynamic
tone(HDR), Panorama, VR panorama, Burst shot, Beauty shot, Dual
camera, Time catch shot, Intelligent auto, Sports and Night.
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Camera
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Camera
Color effect - Allows you to set a color Reset - Restore all camera default
effect for the photo. Choose from None, settings.
Mono, Sepia, and Negative. n NOTE
Timer - The self-timer allows you to set a
delay after the shutter is pressed. Select When you exit the camera, some settings
Off, 3 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec. This is ideal if will return to their defaults. Check the
you want to be included in a photo. camera settings before you take your
Auto review - If you set Auto review on, next photo.
it will automatically display the picture that The settings menu is superimposed over
was just taken. the viewfinder, so when you change
Geotagging - Activate to use your phones elements of the image color or quality,
location-based services. Take pictures you will see a preview of the image
wherever you are and tag them with the change behind the settings menu.
location. If you upload tagged pictures to a Viewing your saved photos
blog that supports geotagging, you can see
the pictures displayed on a map. You can access your saved photos from
within the camera mode. Just tap the
n NOTE image preview at the bottom of the camera
This function uses wireless networks. screen.
You need to activate Googles location n TIP
service. From the Home screen, tap the Flick left or right to view other photos or
Menu Key > All settings > General videos. Tap the screen to display other
tab > Location access > GPS satellites options menus.
and Wi-Fi & mobile network location. Tap to share the photo using
Shutter sound - adjust the sound the SmartShare (turn on Wi-Fi if its not
shutter makes when taking a picture. already on).
Help - Touch this whenever you want to Tap to edit the photo.
know how a function works. This icon will Tap to take a new photo.
provide you with a quick guide. Tap to share the photo.
Tap to delete the photo.
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Camera
n NOTE
When multi-point AF is operate, focus box
will be changed to green color.
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Camera
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Video Camera
Swap camera Allows you to swap between the rear camera lens and the
front camera lens.
Flash Tap to turn the flash On, Off or set it to Auto.
Mode Switch Touch and Slide to switch
between Camera mode and
Video mode.
Record Allows you to start recording.
Gallery This enables you to access your
saved photos and videos from
within the video camera mode.
Simply tap and your Gallery will
appear on the screen.
Settings Tap to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on
page 48.
Recording mode - Allows you to change the recording mode to Normal, Live
effect, Dual recording or Tracking zoom.
n TIP
When recording a video, place two fingers on the screen and pinch to use the
Zoom function.
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Video Camera
you are and tag them with the location. If you n NOTE
upload tagged videos to a blog that supports Additional charges may apply when multimedia
geotagging, you can see the videos displayed messages are downloaded while roaming.
on a map.
Help - Touch this if you want to know how Watching your saved videos
this function works. This icon will provide 1 In the viewfinder, tap the image preview at
you with a quick guide. the bottom of the camera screen.
Reset - Restore all video camera default 2 Your Gallery will appear on the screen.
settings. 3 Tap a video to play it automatically.
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Video Camera
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Video Camera
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Video Camera
n NOTE
] Available only in landscape view.
4 Tap on the screen to take a pause while
you're recording.
5 Tap on the screen to take a stop while
you're recording.
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Video Camera
n NOTE
According to the selected object, this function
may not be working.
This function may not be work in some
settings.
Live Zooming
Live Zooming allows you to zoom in or zoom n NOTE
out on a portion of a video that is being played
] While a video is playing, slide the
to make the desired section appear larger or
screen up or down to adjust the screen
smaller.
brightness.
When viewing a video, use your index finger
] While playing a video, slide the screen left
and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to
or right to rewind or fast-forward.
zoom in or out.
] Do not press too hard; the touch screen
is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but
firm touch.
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Multimedia
You can store multimedia files to a internal to the phone's removable storage using
memory to have easy access to all your a card reader.
image and video files. - If there is a video file with a subtitle file
(.smi file with the same name as the
Gallery video file), place them in the same folder
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key to display the subtitle automatically
> Gallery . when playing the video file.
Music - When downloading music or video files,
copyright must be secured. Please note
Your phone has a music player that lets
that a corrupted file or file with a wrong
you play all your favorite tracks. To access
extension may cause damage to the
the music player from the Home screen,
phone.
tap the Apps Key and tap Music .
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Multimedia
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Multimedia
n NOTE
Music file copyrights may be protected
by international treaties and national
copyright laws. Therefore, it may be
necessary to obtain permission or a
licence to reproduce or copy music. In
some countries, national laws prohibit
private copying of copyrighted material.
Before downloading or copying the file,
please check the national laws of the
relevant country concerning the use of
such material.
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Google Applications
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Google Applications
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Google Applications
your results include locations along your shared automatically. It is by invitation only.
route, rather than locations that are near You must join Latitude and then invite
your current location. your friends to view your location or
] Touch and hold the Menu Key and accept invitations from your friends.
search for locations of interest. To join Latitude
The results are displayed as markers ] While viewing a map, tap and then
along your route; the first result is Join Latitude.
labeled. You can tap a label for more The first time you join Latitude, you're
information about the marker. prompted to accept or reject the
] When you're finished, tap the Google privacy policy.
Navigation icon to return to
To open Latitude
Navigation View.
After you join Latitude, you can open it to
Clear Map find your friends and view their updates.
Clear any information, such as routes and ] While viewing a map, tap and
search results, from the map. then Latitude.
To clear a map To invite friends to share their
While viewing a map, tap the Menu Key locations
and tap Clear Map. After you join Latitude, you can start
sharing your location with your friends.
Latitude Only friends whom you have explicitly
Finding Your Friends with Google invited or accepted can see your location.
LatitudeTM 1 Open Latitude and tap .
Google Latitude lets you and your friends 2 Tap Select from Contacts or Add via
view each others' locations on maps and email address in the menu that opens.
get directions to your friends' locations 3 Tap Add friends at the bottom of
using Google Latitude. Your location is not the screen. If your friends already use
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Google Applications
Latitude, they receive an email request applications, and you can find them by
and a notification on Latitude. If they scrolling down with your finger. You can
have not yet joined Latitude, they open downloaded applications from the
receive an email inviting them to sign in Play Store by tapping the Menu Key
to Latitude with their Google Account. > My apps.
Local n NOTE
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Google Applications
phone is automatically synchronized with Tap the Menu Key for the following
your Gmail account on the web.The inbox options:
conversations list is your default view. Display options - Allows you to change
Tap to send or receive new email the way your contacts are displayed.
and to synchronize your email with Sign out - Sign out from chat.
your Gmail account on the web. Tap Settings - Allows you to adjust various
the Menu Key for the following settings.
additional options: Label settings,
Help - Allows you to view help topics
Settings, Send feedback, and Help.
about Talk.
Compose - Allows you to compose a
new message. Send feedback - Allows you to send
feedback about Talk to Google.
Search - Allows you to search your
account. Changing Google Talk Settings
Labels - Allows you to view the You can configure Google Talk to send
account's labels. you a notification of each message that
Refresh - Allows you to refresh the you receive in a chat and also to sound a
account to view new activity. ringtone or vibrate the phone.
You can also configure Google Talk to sign
Talk you in automatically when you turn on
Talk is Googles instant messaging your phone, and you can set whether the
program. It lets you communicate with mobile indicator is displayed next to your
other people who also use Talk. name in other people's Friends lists.
The following options are available.
To configure notifications for new
Add friend - Send invitations to chat. Google Talk messages
Search - Search for contacts to chat 1 From the Friends list, tap the Menu
with or any chat records that contain the Key , then tap Settings.
word(s) you entered.
2 Tap the desired account. Then tap
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Google Applications
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Utilities
QSlide QuickMemo
The QSlide function enables an overlay on your The QuickMemo feature allows you to create
phone's display for easy multitasking. memos and capture screen shots.
1 While using an app that supports QSlide, tap You can use QuickMemo to easily and
to access QSlide. efficiently create memos during a call, with a
OR saved picture or on the current phone screen.
Open the Notifications Panel and touch an 1 Touch and drag the Status Bar down and
app from the QSlide apps section. tap .
2 Use the slider to adjust the
transparency of the overlay.
3 You can make a call, or choose other phone
options.
4 Tap to exit the QSlide function. 2 Create a memo using the following options:
- Tap to keep the memo on top and and
continue using the phone. Tap to
exit the overlay mode.
- Tap to select whether to use the
current screen as the background or a
note image.
- Tap to undo the most recent action.
- Tap to redo the most recently deleted
action.
- Tap to select the pen type and color.
n NOTE - Tap to use the eraser to erase the
The QSlide function can support up to two memo that you created.
windows at the same time.
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Utilities
QuickRemote
QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal
Remote for your home TV, cable box, audio
system, DVD/Blu-ray players, air conditioner
and projector.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> QuickRemote > .
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Utilities
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Utilities
QuickTranslator n NOTE
Simply aim the camera of your smart phone at Only one dictionary is provided free of charge.
the foreign sentence you want to understand. Additional dictionaries must be purchased.
You can get the real-time translation Please select from the list below the dictionary
anywhere and anytime. You can buy additional you would like to install as your complimentary
dictionaries for offline translation from the dictionary.
Google Play Store. n NOTE
There may be a difference in the rate of
recognization depending on the size, font,
color, brightness and angle of the letters that
need to be translated.
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Utilities
VuTalk
With the VuTalk feature, you can make an
interactive and more creative notes with the
other party. Visual communication is possible
while sharing a photo, a map or camera
preview.
n NOTE
] Only available with the phone which
support this feature as well.
] You can use the VuTalk feature during
a call.
] If there's no drawing or input for a while, 3 Tap the checkmark boxes to agree to the
the screen can be locked. VuTalk terms and conditions and the VuTalk
privacy policy and tap OK.
] Requires data connection. Data charge will
apply to both phones. VuTalk Settings
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
Register VuTalk Before Use
> Contacts .
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Contacts . 2 Tap the Menu Key > VuTalk settings.
3 Set the following options as your
2 Tap . preferences.
n NOTE ] Notification sound: Select the desired
You can also register VuTalk service while you notification sound.
are in a call. ] Vibrate: Select the desired vibrate type.
] Show request popup: Checkmark
this option to display a pop-up when a
VuTalk request is received.
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Utilities
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Utilities
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Utilities
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Utilities
7 Enter the document name and tap Save. ] Tap for the following additional menu
8 Tap the Back Key to exit. options : Change view mode, Find /
View and edit a document on your Replace, Page layout, View setting,
device Read whole text, Details and Help.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key 4 When you're finished editing, tap the
> POLARIS Office 5 . document icon > Save. Then tap the Back
2 Tap the document that you want to view Key to exit.
or edit. Polaris Office 5 toolbar
n NOTE The Polaris Office 5 application has a toolbar
that appears automatically when you create
You can also open an attachment in an email
a document.
by tapping the attachment in the message.
1 To display the toolbar in an existing
3 The document opens for you to view. If document, tap .
you want to edit it, tap anywhere on the 2 Tap the Font, Paragraph, or Style tab
document. and choose the desired options.
] To move between pages or pan through 3 To hide the tool options pop-up balloon,
the document, scroll in the corresponding tap .
direction.
] To change the zoom level, simply pinch-to
zoom to achieve the zoom level you want.
] Use the toolbar at the top of the screen
to edit the document (Word, Excel, or
PowerPoint file).
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The Web
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The web
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Settings
- A list of available Wi-Fi networks will battery charge. Qualifying data plan
be displayed. Secured networks are required.
indicated by a lock icon . n NOTE
3 Tap a network to connect to it. This device supports WEP, WPA/WPA2-
- If the network is open, you are prompted PSK and 802.1x EAP. (Some EAP methods
to confirm that you want to connect to are not supported.) If your Wi-Fi service
that network by tapping Connect. provider or network administrator sets
encryption for network security, enter the
- If the network is secured, you are key in the pop-up window. If encryption
prompted to enter a password or is not set, this pop-up window will not
other credentials. (Ask your network be shown. You can obtain the key from
administrator for details). your Wi-Fi service provider or network
- Tap the Menu Key to access administrator.
additional options. Bluetooth
4 The Status Bar at the top of your screen Bluetooth is a short-range communications
will display an icon that indicates your technology that allows you to connect
Wi-Fi status. wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth
n TIP devices, such as headsets and hands-free
car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds,
If you are not in range of a Wi-Fi network
computers, printers, and wireless devices.
and use a network connection. Additional
The Bluetooth communication range is
data charges may apply.
usually up to approximately 30 feet.
n NOTE
Access to the Internet and a wireless Turn on Bluetooth
router required. As an added convenience, From the Home screen, tap the Menu
AT&T has shipped certain smartphones Key > All settings > Networks tab,
with Wi-Fi enabled as a default setting. then tap the Bluetooth switch to
Leaving Wi-Fi enabled when not turn on the Bluetooth functionality.
connected to a Wi-Fi network may affect
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Settings
To visible my phone from other devices. 4 Tap pair or Enter the passkey if needed,
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu and tap OK.
Key > All settings > Networks n NOTE
tab > Bluetooth. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices
2 Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. is a one-time process. Once a pairing has
3 Tap the checkbox. Being visible for 2 been created, the devices will continue to
minutes is set by default. recognize their partnership and exchange
n NOTE information.
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To change the visibility time length, tap
the Menu Key > Visibility timeout. Please consult documentation included
Choose from 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 1 with Bluetooth device for information on
hour, or Never time out. pairing mode and passcode (typically 0 0 0
0 four zeroes).
To scan other Bluetooth devices. How to send data from your phone
1 Bluetooth is on. via Bluetooth
2 Tap Search for devices. You can send data via Bluetooth by
n NOTE running a corresponding application, not
To fine the other devices, make it from Bluetooth menu.
discoverable mode. * Sending pictures: Open the Gallery
application and tap a picture. Then tap
Pairing Bluetooth devices
> Bluetooth. Check the devices if
1 Bluetooth is on. Bluetooth is turned on. Then tap the
2 Tap Search for devices. Your device device you want to send data to from
will display a list of discovered in-range the list.
Bluetooth devices. * Sending contacts: Open the Contacts
3 Tap the device you want to pair from application. Tap the contact you want
the list. to share, then tap the Menu Key >
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Share > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth icon is blue in the Status Bar (the icon is
is turned on and tap Search for green when using the phone).
devices.Then tap the device you want n NOTE
to send data to from the list.
Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the call
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from the phone to the Bluetooth device, or
The supported Bluetooth version is vice versa.
Bluetooth 4.0 and certified by Bluetooth
SIG. It is compatible with other Bluetooth Data Manager
SIG certified devices. You can select whether to enable or
- Due to different specifications and disable mobile data. You can check the
features of other Bluetooth-compatible current data usage, set to enable/disable
devices, display and operations may be mobile data, or set the mobile data limit.
different, and functions such as transfer Mobile data - Tap the switch to
or exchange may not be possible with all enable mobile data.
Bluetooth compatible devices. Set mobile data limit - Checkmark to set
- Supported profiles are HFP/HSP, A2DP, the mobile data usage limit.
AVRCP, OPP, FTP(Server), HID, PAN, MAP Data usage cycle - Allows you to
and PBAP. change the data usage cycle to display in
To switch between a Bluetooth the graph.
headset and the phone
When a Bluetooth headset is paired and Call
connected to your phone, you can conduct Configure phone call settings such as call
calls on the headset for hands-free forwarding and other special features
conversation. During a call, you can opt offered by your carrier.
to use the Bluetooth headset or just the Voicemail Allows you to select your
phone. When using the Bluetooth headset carriers voicemail service.
during a call, the Ongoing Call notification Fixed dialing numbers Turn on
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Share & connect Polaris Office files, and more. Just bring
the devices together (typically back to
Allows you to transfer data and media
back) and then touch your screen. The app
with other devices.
determines what gets beamed.
NFC To activate Direct/Android Beam:
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a From the Home screen, tap the Menu
wireless technology that enables data Key > All settings > Share &
transmission between two objects when connect > Direct/Android Beam .
they are brought within a few inches of n NOTE
each others. When you enable NFC on
You must enable NFC to activate Direct/
your phone, your phone can exchange
Android Beam.
data with other NFC-enabled devices
or read information from smart tags SmartShare Beam
embedded in posters, stickers, and other
Enable to receive files from LG phones.
products.
When this feature is turned on, you can
To turn on NFC: receive files from LG phones.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu To activate SmartShare Beam:
Key > All settings.
From the Home screen, tap the Menu
2 Tap Share & connect and tap the NFC Key > All settings > Share &
switch . connect > SmartShare Beam. Then tap
the switch to activate SmartShare
Direct/Android Beam
Beam and set the desired options.
When this feature is turned on, you can
beam app content to another NFC-capable n NOTE
device by holding the devices close You must enable Wi-Fi to activate
together. For example, you can beam SmartShare Beam.
Browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts,
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Smart screen
Checkmark this to keep screen on when
the phone detects your face looking at
the screen.
Smart video
Checkmark this to pause videos while
playing automatically when the phone
detects you are not looking at the screen. Answer an incoming call - During the
incoming call, bring the phone to ear to
Notification LED accept the incoming call.
Select the front or back side LED. n NOTE
If proximity sensor is closed by substance,
Aspect ratio correction It will has incorrect action.
Change the resolution size of downloaded
applications to fit the screen size. Fade out ringtone - During the incoming
call, pick up the phone from the flat
General tab surface to fade out the ringtone.
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Gestures
If proximity sensor is closed by substance,
Screen on/off - Quickly double-tap
It will has incorrect action.
center screen to turn it on. Screen will
be turned off when you double-tap status Silence incoming calls - Flip the device
bar or empty area on LG home screen and to silence incoming calls.
lock screen. Do not move phone to use it Snooze or stop alarm - Flip the device
optimally. to snooze or stop the alarm.
Pause video - Flip the device to pause
the video.
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Apps
You use the Applications settings menu Accounts & sync
to view details about the applications Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to
installed on your phone, manage their add, remove, and manage your GoogleTM
data, force them to stop, and to set and other supported accounts. You also
whether you want to permit installation of use these settings to control how and
applications that you obtain from websites whether all applications send, receive,
and email. Tap the DOWNLOADED, and sync data on their own schedules and
RUNNING or ALL tabs to view whether all applications can synchronize
information about your installed apps. user data automatically. GmailTM,
Calendar, and other applications may also
Slide Aside have their own settings to control how
Use three-finger swipe to save running they synchronize data; see the sections on
apps to the left or bring them back to the those applications for details. Touch ADD
display. To bring them back later, some ACCOUNT to add new account.
apps may restart.
Guest mode
Use Guest mode when showing your
phone to others. Only pre-selected apps
will appear on a separate Home screen.
You can enter Guest mode by drawing the
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If you have not set a password for the use from Android keyboard (AOSP),
secure credential storage, this setting is Google voice typing, and LG Keyboard.
dimmed. Tap to configure each keyboards
Install from storage - Touch to install a settings.
secure certificate. Voice Search - Touch to configure the
Clear credentials - Deletes all secure Voice Search settings.
certificates and related credentials Text-to-speech output - Touch to set the
and erases the secure storage's own preferred engine or general settings for
password, after prompting you to confirm text-to-speech output.
that you want to do this. Pointer speed - Adjust the pointer
speed.
Language & input
Select the language for the text on your Backup & reset
phone and for configuring the on-screen Backup my data - Back up app data,
keyboard, including words that youve Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
added to its dictionary. Google servers.
Language - Choose a language to use on Backup account - Displays the accounts
your phone. that are currently being backed up.
Spelling correction - Allows spelling Automatic restore - When reinstalling
correction when using the on-screen an app, restore backed up settings and
keyboard. data.
Personal dictionary - Allows you to LG Backup service - Backup, scheduled
view, edit, and add words to your personal backup, restore and quick data transfer
dictionary. are available.
Default - Allows you to select the default Factory data reset - Erases all data on
keyboard type. the phone, except as follows. In the event
of device failure or error, your device
Checkmark the keyboard you want to
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triple-tapping the screen. option to use with this feature from Off,
Shades - Set the screen to be shade of Show all, TalkBack, Invert color,
black. Universal touch, and Accessibility
Mono audio - Checkmark to allow settings.
headset sound routed to both the right Text-to-speech output - Text-to-speech
and left channel. output provides audible readout of
Touch & hold delay - Sets the touch and text, for example, the contents of text
hold delay (short, medium, or long). messages, and the Caller ID for incoming
calls.
Universal touch - Switch to toggle
between on and off. Universal touch can PC connection
replace all hardware buttons. Select USB connection method -
Auto-rotate screen - Checkmark to Opens a dialog box to choose the default
allow the device to rotate the screen connection mode when connecting your
depnding on the device orientation phone to a PC via USB. Choose from
(portrait or landscape). Charge phone, Media sync (MTP),
Speak passwords - Checkmark so Tethering, PC software, or Send
that you can say your log in passwords images (PTP).
(instead of typing your passwords). Tethering
Power button ends call - Checkmark so You can use your phone to provide
that you can end voice calls by pressing a data connection to a computer
the Power/Lock Key . When this option by activating data tethering and
is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Key connecting them with a USB cable.
during a call does not lock the screen. To tether your phone with your
Easy access - Turning this feature on computer using the USB
allows you to activate an accessibility 1 Connect your phone to your computer
feature by pressing the Home Key with a USB cable.
three (3) times. Select an accessibility
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2 The USB connection type prompt is Help - Displays help information for the
displayed. Tap Tethering to confirm. On-Screen Phone function.
n NOTE
Accessory
Data Tethering requires an appropriate Quick Cover Window - Activate the
DataPro data plan. Devices connected Quick Cover Window to use functions
by tethering use data from your DataPro available on the small view window.
plan. Plans are not unlimited and
USB storage - When USB storage is
significant charges may be incurred
connected to phone via OTG USB cable, app
if the included data allowance is
panel will be displayed automatically.
exceeded. Performance may vary
depending on the number of devices Earphone - When earphone is connected, app
connected and other factors. panel will be displayed automatically.
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the SUPPORT list, select your model. Access to the Internet using Wi-Fi
Scroll down and select the OSP tab and networks may not work well depending on
click on DOWNLOAD. When prompted, the network's traffic. When you enlarge
select Run to install On-Screen Phone the On-Screen Phone window, the display
on your PC. on the screen might become slow.
How to connect your mobile phone To check the phone-to-PC
to your PC connection
On-Screen Phone provides, USB, and Once the devices have been connected,
Wi-Fi connection. Please follow the drag the Status Bar down to check the
instructions on the Connection Wizard of On-Screen Phone connection status.
the On-Screen Phone program.
To disconnect your phone from
n NOTE your PC
To use On-Screen Phone using Wi-Fi Click in the top left of the On-Screen
connection, from the Home screen tap the Phone window. Alternatively, drag the
Menu Key > All settings > General Status Bar down and select On-Screen
tab > PC connection > On-Screen Phone connected > OK.
Phone checkbox is selected.
Please make sure that the battery may
run out more quickly due to the current
consumption if On-Screen Phone is
connected via Wi-Fi.
When you connect your mobile phone to
your PC via Mobile Hotspot and access
to the Internet on the PC, additional data
charges may be incurred depending on
your DataPro data plan.
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PC software (LG PC Suite)
] Backup and create and edit the memos ] Memory: 512 MB or higher RAMs
in your device. ] Graphic card: 1024 x 768 resolution,
n NOTE 32 bit color or higher
You can use the Help menu from the ] HDD: 500 MB or more free hard disk
application to find out how to use your space (More free hard disk space may
"LG PC Suite" PC software. be needed depending on the volume
of data stored.)
Installing "LG PC Suite" PC Software
] Required software: LG integrated
"LG PC Suite" PC software can be
drivers, Windows Media Player 10
downloaded from the webpage of LG.
or later.
1 Go to www.lg.com and select a country
of your choice.
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LG Integrated USB Driver
LG integrated USB driver is required to
connect an LG device and PC and installed
automatically when you install "LG PC
Suite" PC software application.
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Software Update
Phone Software Update First, you can check the software version
on your mobile phone:
This feature allows you to update the
firmware of your phone to the latest From the Home screen, tap the Menu
version conveniently from the internet Key > All settings > General tab >
without the need to visit a service center. About phone > Software information.
For more information on how to use this To perform the phone software update,
function, please visit: from the Home screen, tap the Menu
Key > All settings > General tab
http://update.lgmobile.com or
> About phone > Software Update >
http://www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp. Update now.
As the mobile phone firmware update
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requires the users full attention for the
duration of the update process, please Your personal dataincluding information
make sure to check all instructions and about your Google account and any other
notes that appear at each step before accounts, your system/application data
proceeding. Please note that removing the and settings, any downloaded applications
USB cable or battery during the upgrade and your DRM licence might be lost
may seriously damage your mobile phone. in the process of updating your phone's
software. Therefore, LG recommends that
LG Mobile Phone Software you back up your personal data before
update via Over-the-Air (OTA) updating your phone's software. LG does
This feature allows you to update the not take responsibility for any loss of
firmware of your phone to the newer personal data.
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.
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Q&A
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this
section before taking the phone in for a service or calling the Customer Service Center.
Q How do I view the list of outgoing calls, Q Why does the phone heat up?
incoming calls and missed calls? A The phone may get hot when there is a very
A Tap the Phone Key and tap the Call long call duration, when games are played
logs tab. or even when surfing the Internet for a long
time. This has no effect upon the life of the
Q Why is the connection inconsistent or not product or performance.
audible in certain areas?
A When the frequency environment is Q Why does the battery run out so quickly
unstable in a certain area, connection may during normal use?
be inconsistent and inaudible. Relocate to A This may be due to the user environment, a
another area and try again. large number of calls or a weak signal.
Q Why is the connection inconsistent or abruptly Q Why is no number dialed when an Address
disconnects even when established? Book entry is recalled?
A When frequency is unstable or weak, or if A Check that the number has been stored
there are too many users, a connection may correctly by using the Address book Search
be cut off even after it was established. feature. Re-store them, if necessary.
Please try again later or attempt again after
Q The screen got frozen. How can I solve this
relocating to other areas.
problem?
A Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
for 10 seconds to turn it off. Then press and
hold the Power/Lock Key again for
3 seconds to reboot the phone.
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Accessories
n NOTE
Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to
do this may invalidate your warranty.
Accessories may be different in different
regions; please check with our regional service
company or agent for further enquiries.
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not occur in a particular installation. ] Only use the battery for the system for
If you experience interference with which it is specified.
reception (e.g.,television), determine if ] Only use the battery with a charging
this equipment is causing the harmful system that has been qualified with
interference by turning the equipment the system per this standard. Use
off and then back on to see if the of an unqualified battery or charger
interference is affected. If necessary, try may present a risk of fire, explosion,
correcting the interference by one or more leakage, or other hazard.
of the following measures: ] Do not short circuit a battery or allow
] Reorient or relocate the receiving metallic conductive objects to contact
antenna. battery terminals.
] Increase the separation between the ] Replace the battery only with another
equipment and receiver. battery that has been qualified
] Connect the equipment into an outlet with the system per this standard,
on a circuit different from that to which IEEE-Std-1725. Use of an unqualified
the receiver is connected. battery may present a risk of fire,
]Consult the dealer or an experienced explosion, leakage or other hazard.
radio/TV technician for help. ] Only authorized service providers shall
replace battery (If the battery is non-
Cautions for Battery user replaceable)
]Do not disassemble or open crush, bend ] Promptly dispose of used batteries in
or deform, puncture or shred. accordance with local regulations
] Do not modify or remanufacture, ] Battery usage by children should be
attempt to insert foreign objects into supervised.
the battery, immerse or expose to ] Avoid dropping the phone. If the
water or other liquids, expose to fire, phone is dropped, especially on a
explosion or other hazard. hard surface, and the user suspects
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damage, take it to a service center for recommend that you do not turn on or
inspection. off the handset close to your ear. We
] Improper battery use may result in a also recommend that music and call
fire, explosion or other hazard. volumes are set to a reasonable level.
] For those host devices that utilize ] If you are listening to music while
a USB port as a charging source, out and about, please ensure that the
the host devices user manual shall volume is at a reasonable level so that
include a statement that the phone you are aware of your surroundings.
shall only be connected to products This is particularly imperative when
that bear the USB-IF logo or have attempting to cross the street.
completed the USB-IF compliance
program. Wi-Fi Caution
This device is capable of operating in
Adapter (Charger) Cautions 802.11a/n mode. For 802.11a/n devices
] Using the wrong battery charger could operating in the frequency range of
damage your phone and void your 5.15 5.25 GHz, they are restricted for
warranty. indoor operations to reduce any potential
] The adapter or battery charger is harmful interference for Mobile Satellite
intended for indoor use only. Services (MSS) in the US. WIFI Access
Points that are capable of allowing your
Do not expose the adapter or battery
device to operate in 802.11a/n mode(5.15
charger to direct sunlight or use it in
5.25 GHz band) are optimized for indoor
places with high humidity, such as the
use only.
bathroom.
If your WIFI network is capable of
Avoid damage to your hearing operating in this mode, please restrict
] Damage to your hearing can occur your WIFI use indoors to not violate
if you are exposed to loud sound for federal regulations to protect Mobile
long periods of time. We therefore Satellite Services.
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the data stored in the magnetic strip. text messages, voice messages,
] Talking on your phone for a long pictures, and videos could also be
period of time may reduce call quality deleted.) The manufacturer is not
due to heat generated during use. liable for damage due to the loss of
data.
] When the phone is not used for a long
period time, store it in a safe place ] When you use the phone in public
with the power cord unplugged. places, set the ring tone to vibration
so as not to disturb others.
] Using the phone in proximity to
receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) ] Do not turn your phone on or off when
may cause interference to the phone. putting it in your ear.
] Do not use the phone if the antenna ] Your phone is an electronic device
is damaged. If a damaged antenna that generates heat during normal
contacts skin, it may cause a slight operation. Extremely prolonged,
burn. Please contact an LG Authorized direct skin contact in the absence of
Service Center to replace the adequate ventilation may result in
damaged antenna. discomfort or minor burns. Therefore,
use care when handling your phone
] Do not immerse your phone in water.
during or immediately after operation.
If this happens, turn it off immediately
and remove the battery. If the phone Caution: Avoid potential
does not work, take it to an LG hearing loss.
Authorized Service Center. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds
] Do not paint your phone. (including music) is the most common
] The data saved in your phone might cause of preventable hearing loss. Some
be deleted due to careless use, scientific research suggests that using
repair of the phone, or upgrade of portable audio devices, such as portable
the software. Please backup your music players and cellular telephones, at
important phone numbers. (Ring tones, high volume settings for long durations
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States must comply with Federal exposure level in the online listing.
Communications Commission (FCC)
guidelines that limit radio frequency 8.What has the FDA done to
energy (RF) exposures. The FCC measure the radio frequency
established these guidelines in energy coming from wireless
consultation with the FDA and the other phones?
federal health and safety agencies. The Institute of Electrical and Electronic
The FCC limit for RF exposure from Engineers (IEEE) is developing a
wireless telephones is set at a Specific technical standard for measuring
Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per the radio frequency energy (RF)
kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is exposure from wireless phones
consistent with the safety standards and other wireless handsets with
developed by the Institute of Electrical the participation and leadership of
and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and FDA scientists and engineers. The
the National Council on Radiation standard, Recommended Practice for
Protection and Measurement. The Determining the Spatial- Peak Specific
exposure limit takes into consideration Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human
the bodys ability to remove heat from Body Due to Wireless Communications
the tissues that absorb energy from Devices: Experimental Techniques,
the wireless phone and is set well sets forth the first consistent test
below levels known to have effects. methodology for measuring the rate
Manufacturers of wireless phones at which RF is deposited in the heads
must report the RF exposure level for of wireless phone users. The test
each model of phone to the FCC. The method uses a tissuesimulating model
FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ of the human head. Standardized
rfsafety) gives directions for locating SAR test methodology is expected
the FCC identification number on your to greatly improve the consistency
phone so you can find your phones RF of measurements made at different
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laboratories on the same phone. SAR between your body and the source of
is the measurement of the amount the RF, since the exposure level drops
of energy absorbed in tissue, either off dramatically with distance. For
by the whole body or a small part of example, you could use a headset and
the body. It is measured in watts/ carry the wireless phone away from
kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This your body or use a wireless phone
measurement is used to determine connected to a remote antenna. Again,
whether a wireless phone complies the scientific data do not demonstrate
with safety guidelines. that wireless phones are harmful.
But if you are concerned about the
9.What steps can I take to RF exposure from these products, you
reduce my exposure to can use measures like those described
radiofrequency energy from above to reduce your RF exposure from
my wireless phone? wireless phone use.
If there is a risk from these products -
and at this point we do not know that 10. What about children using
there is - it is probably very small. But wireless phones?
if you are concerned about avoiding The scientific evidence does not show
even potential risks, you can take a a danger to users of wireless phones,
few simple steps to minimize your including children and teenagers.
exposure to radiofrequency energy If you want to take steps to lower
(RF). Since time is a key factor in how exposure to radiofrequency energy
much exposure a person receives, (RF), the measures described above
reducing the amount of time spent would apply to children and teenagers
using a wireless phone will reduce RF using wireless phones. Reducing
exposure. If you must conduct extended the time of wireless phone use and
conversations by wireless phone every increasing the distance between the
day, you could place more distance user and the RF source will reduce
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phone within easy reach and where moving or before pulling into traffic.
you can reach it without removing Try to plan your calls before you begin
your eyes from the road. If you get an your trip or attempt to coincide your
incoming call at an inconvenient time, calls with times you may be stopped
if possible, let your voicemail answer at a stop sign, red light or otherwise
it for you. stationary. But if you need to dial while
4. Suspend conversations during driving, follow this simple tip dial
hazardous driving conditions or only a few numbers, check the road
situations. Let the person you are and your mirrors, then continue.
speaking with know you are driving; if 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional
necessary, suspend the call in heavy conversations that may be distracting.
traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Stressful or emotional conversations
Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be and driving do not mix; they are
hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a distracting and even dangerous when
driver, your first responsibility is to pay you are behind the wheel of a car.
attention to the road. Make people you are talking with
5. Do not take notes or look up phone aware you are driving and if necessary,
numbers while driving. If you are suspend conversations which have the
reading an Address Book or business potential to divert your attention from
card, or writing a to-do list while the road.
driving a car, you are not watching 8. Use your wireless phone to call for
where you are going. It is common help. Your wireless phone is one of
sense. Dont get caught in a dangerous the greatest tools you can own to
situation because you are reading or protect yourself and your family in
writing and not paying attention to the dangerous situations with your
road or nearby vehicles. phone at your side, help is only three
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if numbers away. Dial 911 or other local
possible, place calls when you are not emergency number in the case of fire,
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permitted levels of RF energy for the Before a phone model is available for
general population. The guidelines are sale to the public, it must be tested
based on standards that were developed and certified to the FCC that it does
by independent scientific organizations not exceed the limit established by the
through periodic and thorough evaluation government-adopted requirement for
of scientific studies. The standards include safe exposure. The tests are performed
a substantial safety margin designed in positions and locations (e.g., at the
to assure the safety of all persons, ear and worn on the body) as required by
regardless of age and health. the FCC for each model. The highest SAR
The exposure standard for wireless mobile value for this phone when tested for use
phones employs a unit of measurement at the ear is 0.00 W/kg and when worn
known as the Specific Absorption Rate, on the body, as described in this users
or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is manual, is
1.6 W/kg.* Tests for SAR are conducted 0.00 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements
using standard operating positions differ among phones models, depending
specified by the FCC with the phone upon available accessories and FCC
transmitting at its highest certified power requirements.) While there may be
level in all tested frequency bands. differences between SAR levels of various
Although SAR is determined at the phones and at various positions, they all
highest certified power level, the actual meet the government requirement for safe
SAR level of the phone while operating exposure.
can be well below the maximum value. The FCC has granted an Equipment
Because the phone is designed to operate Authorization for this model phone with
at multiple power levels to use only the all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
power required to reach the network, in compliance with the FCC RF emission
general, the closer you are to a wireless guidelines. SAR information on this model
base station antenna, the lower the power phone is on file with the FCC and can be
output. found under the Display Grant section
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best way to evaluate it for your personal meets the M2 level rating and the
needs. wireless phone meets the M3 level rating,
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 the sum of the two values equal M5. This
meet FCC requirements and are likely should provide the hearing aid user with
to generate less interference to hearing normal usage while using their hearing
devices than phones that are not labeled. aid with the particular wireless phone.
M4 is the better/higher of the two Normal usage in this context is defined
ratings. as a signal quality thats acceptable for
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet normal operation.
FCC requirements and are likely to The M mark is intended to be synonymous
generate less interference to hearing with the U mark. The T mark is intended
devices than phones that are not labeled. to be synonymous with the UT mark.
T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. The M and T marks are recommended
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your by the Alliance for Telecommunications
hearing device manufacturer or hearing Industries Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT
health professional may help you find marks are referenced in Section 20.19
this rating. Higher ratings mean that the of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and
hearing device is relatively immune to measurement procedure are described in
interference noise. The hearing aid and the American National Standards Institute
wireless phone rating values are then (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
added together. A sum of 5 is considered When youre talking on a cell phone,
acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is its recommended that you turn the BT
considered for best use. (Bluetooth) mode off for HAC.
For information about hearing aids and
digital wireless phones
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