LG G Pad 10.1, Use Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide MFL69199301 1 0 This booklet is made from 98 post consumer recycled paper This booklet is printed with soy ink Printed in Mexico User Guide Guía del Usuario ...

Page 2: ...t 2015 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp G Pad is a trademark of LG Electronics Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...ation will help you to get the most out of your tablet reduce the risk of injury avoid damage to your device and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of this device It s important to review the Product Safety and Warranty Information guide before you begin using your new tablet Please follow all of the product safety and operating instructions and retain them for future reference ...

Page 4: ...uring a Screenshot 27 Google Account Setup 28 Entering Text 29 Connecting to Networks and Devices 32 Connecting to Networks and Devices 32 Bluetooth 33 SmartShare 34 PC connections with a USB cable 35 Web 37 Chrome 37 Communication 40 Contacts 40 Email 42 Gmail 43 Hangouts 49 Entertainment 51 Camera 51 Gallery 57 Videos 59 Music 60 Play Store 62 YouTube 64 Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...manager 76 ThinkFree Office 77 Google 78 Voice Search 78 Settings 79 Specifications 97 Safety 98 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance 101 Consumer Information on SAR 110 Caution Avoid potential hearing loss 111 TIA Safety Information 113 FDA Consumer Update 116 Driving 123 Tablet software update 124 Troubleshooting 126 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 127 Index 131 ...

Page 6: ... ţ All screen shots in this guide are simulated Actual displays may vary ţ Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may change depending on the software version on your tablet 1 Front Camera Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself You can also use this for video chatting Keep the lens clean for optimal performance ...

Page 7: ...A valid SIM card is required to have access to the mobile network Insert an optional microSD card to store your personal data files e g music videos photos etc 3 Speakers Use to listen to the audio from the selected function e g music videos sound clips etc 4 Rear Camera Use to take photos and record videos Keep the lens clean for optimal performance ...

Page 8: ...ch as headphones to listen to music 6 Microphone Records your voice and is used for voice activated functions NOTE Make sure that the microphone isn t blocked when recording a video or audio clip 7 USB Charging Port Use to connect the USB cable to the tablet for use with the charger adapter your PC or other compatible accessories ...

Page 9: ...nd stops working press and hold the Power Lock Key for at least 15 seconds then the tablet will power off 9 Volume Keys Press to adjust the media volumes If the Shortcut setting is enabled Press both of the Volume Key at the same time when the screen is on to access the QuickMemo application Press and hold either Volume Key Up or Down when the screen is off to access the Camera application 10 Infr...

Page 10: ...ar and Camera but you can change them see page 18 13 Touch Key Bar Provide easy navigation anywhere you are in the software They are the Back Button the Home Button the Recent Apps Button and the Dual window Button The keys on this bar can be changed see the Display settings menu Back Button Returns to the previous screen Also closes pop up items such as menus dialog boxes and the on screen keyboa...

Page 11: ...mage that will void your warranty Charging your tablet A rechargeable battery is used to power your tablet Charge the battery using the USB cable power cord and the charger power outlet adapter included with your tablet Make sure to fully charge the battery before using your tablet for the first time WARNING If the touchscreen won t function while the tablet s in the process of charging this may be...

Page 12: ... background You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power To extend the life of your battery Turn off radio communications that you aren t using such as Wi Fi Bluetooth or GPS Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contacts and other apps Some apps you ve downloaded may consume high amounts of battery power While using your downloaded apps check the batter...

Page 13: ...Button Apps Settings About tablet Battery Battery usage 2 The right side of the screen displays battery usage details and includes a usage graph as well as a list of apps or services using battery power from greatest amount to least Optional Replace the SIM Card To install a SIM card 1 With the back of the tablet facing up open the card slot cover located near the top of the tablet NOTE There are ...

Page 14: ...n Wireless 4G LTE certified device The 4G LTE SIM Card can move from one device to another and your wireless service will support the services that are compatible with your new device and service plan To see which devices are compatible with the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE SIM Card visit verizonwireless com certifieddevice Optional Installing Removing the microSD Card Your tablet supports a removable me...

Page 15: ...nting it first Otherwise it may damage the microSD card as well as your tablet and the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted Formatting the microSD card WARNING All of the files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card Back up any data stored on it before formatting 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Settings Storage 2 Tap Erase SD card twice 3 If you set an unlock pattern...

Page 16: ...with and use your Android device With the touch of your finger you can download and use available applications make menu selections and access data saved to your tablet The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen Tap or touch A single finger tap selects items links shortcuts and letters on the on screen keyboard NOTES ţ To select an item tap the ...

Page 17: ...or turn the screen on off For example quickly double tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen and zoom in and out when viewing a picture and when using Maps Double tap a word to highlight it Double tap can also activate the KnockON feature to turn the touchscreen on or off Pinch to zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching motion to zoom out or spread...

Page 18: ... access to the functions used most often Back Key Backs up one step For example returns to the previous screen or closes pop up items e g dialog boxes and the on screen keyboard Touch and hold it to access Dual window Dual window Key Displays two application windows at the same time Home Key Returns to the Home screen or returns to your default Home screen canvas from any of the extension canvases...

Page 19: ... tap the Home Button Apps Settings Home screen to access the following to personalize your Home screen Wallpaper Sets the wallpaper Choose Wallpaper gallery Gallery Photos Live wallpapers and Multi photo Screen swipe effect Sets how the items on the Home screen canvases slide from one to the next Choose from Slide Breeze Accordion Panorama Carousel Layer and Domino Allow Home screen looping Enable...

Page 20: ...displayed Icon Gallery Delete Icon Add new Icon 3 Choose your icon image Tap an icon image from your Icon gallery then tap OK OR Tap the Add new icon to create a custom icon image When you create an icon image follow the prompts to customize its size and crop its image Created icons are displayed in your Icon gallery NOTE You can delete a custom icon image from your Icon gallery by tapping the Del...

Page 21: ...recently used applications 1 Tap the Recent Apps key The screen displays a pop up containing the icons of applications you used recently 2 Touch an icon to open the application Or touch the Back Button to return to your previous screen Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms as well as to ongoing events such as downloads music etc The Status Ba...

Page 22: ...Wi Fi Silent mode Airplane mode etc NOTE Touch and hold an icon in the Quick Settings Bar to view the function s settings menu To rearrange Quick Setting icons on the Notification Panel Open the Notifications Panel swipe the Quick Settings to the left and tap the Edit icon to customize the Quick Settings Bar Select the options you want to display or remove the checkmark to hide Drag an icon s handle...

Page 23: ...nly Vibrate mode Music playing Music paused 4G LTE connected 4G LTE in use Wi Fi Connected Signal strength No signal NO SIM card Unknown SIM card SIM card activating SIM card activated Airplane mode GPS on App update available App update successful Downloading Uploading Download successful Syncing Problem with sign in or sync Mobile Hotspot on USB connected USB debugging mode USB tethering connect...

Page 24: ...re prompted to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your screen unlock sequence Swipe A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen unlocks the screen This is the default Lock screen Knock Code Knock Code allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks or taps on the screen Pattern A pattern you draw with your finger unlocks the screen The first tim...

Page 25: ...s the tablet will automatically perform a hard reset and erase all of the user data stored on the tablet NOTE A warning message is displayed after the 9th attempt If you didn t activate a Google Account on the tablet and you forgot your Backup PIN you have to perform a hard reset CAUTION If you perform a hard reset all user applications and user data will be deleted from your tablet s memory Perfo...

Page 26: ...allows you to double tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off For the best results keep the tablet still when using KnockON Quickly double tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on Quickly double tap the Status Bar an empty area on the Home screen or the Lock screen to turn the screen off Unlocking your screen using the Knock Code feature The Knock Code feature allows you to cre...

Page 27: ...ess the Power Lock Key on the up side of the tablet OR Quickly double tap the center of the screen KnockON 2 The default Lock screen will appear From the center of the screen swipe in any direction to unlock it To use a Swipe Lock screen shortcut swipe the shortcut icon at the bottom of the screen in any direction The screen will unlock and launch the app Multiple Users Only one tablet owner ID ca...

Page 28: ...le Print the print job will continue even if the user ID is changed Data transfer download multimedia play and communication services will stop if the user ID is changed However the data transfer through Play Store can be continued even if the user ID is changed To add a new user on your tablet 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Settings Users Add user 2 Select the type of user you want to add User Users ...

Page 29: ...ture drag the Status Bar downward and tap the QuickMemo icon in the Quick Settings Bar OR Press and hold both of the Volume Key at the same time The Smart screen feature The Smart screen feature keeps the device from activating screen timeout when it detects your eyes looking at the screen When you turn this feature on you can set a shorter screen timeout setting to conserve your battery power but...

Page 30: ...Google Account from the prompted set up screen OR Tap the Home Button Apps Settings Accounts Add account Google If you have a Google account enter your email address and tap NEXT Otherwise tap Or create a new account and enter the necessary information to create a new Google Account Once you ve set up your Google Account on your tablet your tablet automatically synchronizes with your Google Accoun...

Page 31: ...lete the previous character Tap to access the keyboard settings You can also touch and hold this icon to access Clip Tray and voice input Entering special characters The on screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters e g á Touch and hold the desired key for example the a key A pop up appears with additional available characters Slide your finger over the character you want then lift your...

Page 32: ...include Suggest next word and Advanced word suggestion You can also clear the history Auto correction Choose from Off Mild Moderate and Aggressive More Provides the following additional keyboard settings Vibrate on keypress Enable to provide a vibration when you tap the keyboard keys Sound on keypress Enable to provide a sound when you tap the keyboard keys Auto capitalization Capitalize the first ...

Page 33: ...ge input Language tap the language you want To add additional languages for your keyboard Tap the Home Button Apps Settings Language input Tap the Settings icon to the right of LG Keyboard tap Input language and keyboard layout then enable the languages you want the keyboard to be able to use OR Open the Notifications Panel when an app that allows text input is open tap Choose input method Set up i...

Page 34: ...y features you must configure your tablet to be able to connect to them Turn off Wi Fi when you re not using it to extend the life of your battery Turning Wi Fi on and connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap to turn Wi Fi on and start scanning for available Wi Fi networks 3 Tap Search to see a list of active and in range Wi Fi networks Secured networks are indi...

Page 35: ...blet with a Bluetooth device You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Settings Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on You will see the option to make your tablet visible Then tap Search to view the devices in range 3 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list Once the paring is successful your device will connect to the device NOTE ...

Page 36: ...am in the pop up that is displayed Play You can stream your content via a TV Bluetooth speaker etc Beam You can send your content to Bluetooth devices or via SmartShare Beam to supported LG phones or tablets SmartShare Beam quickly transfers multimedia contents through Wi Fi Direct 3 Tap the deivce you want to share from the list If the device is not displayed on the list make sure that Wi Fi Wi F...

Page 37: ... you ll need to manually change the settings From the Home screen tap the Home Button Apps Settings Storage the Menu icon USB PC connection Media sync MTP 3 You can now view the Media sync MTP content on your PC and transfer the files Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC 1 Use the USB cable to connect the tablet to a PC on which Windows Medi...

Page 38: ...rks and Devices The following requirements must be satisfied to synchronize with Windows Media Player Item Requirements OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Player 10 or higher ...

Page 39: ...Play Store Viewing webpages 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Chrome or tap the Chrome icon directly on the Quick Access Bar 2 Tap the URL input field to access a webpage Enter the web address URL of the web page then tap on the on screen keyboard When you begin entering text in the URL input field suggestions appear below the address You can change the search engine for your searches Open Chrome applicati...

Page 40: ...b by voice Tap the address field tap the Microphone icon say a keyword then tap one of the search results that appear Adding and viewing bookmarks To add bookmarks while viewing the page you want to bookmark tap the Bookmark icon in the URL bar To open a bookmarked webpage tap the Menu icon Bookmarks and select the desired page Browse with tabs Your device displays webpages in a tab format they loo...

Page 41: ...hat appears tap Save link To view downloaded files Tap the Home Button Apps Downloads To open a downloaded file tap it To view earlier downloads tap the heading date you want to view To share downloads tap the Share icon at the upper right corner of the screen checkmark the ones to share then tap Share and choose a sharing method from the list To clear files from your download history tap the Clear ...

Page 42: ...etter Adding a new contact 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Contacts 2 Tap the New icon to add a new contact and select the desired account if applicable 3 If you want to add a picture to identify the contact tap the Photo icon Choose Take photo to take a picture using the camera or Select from Gallery to browse for and select an image 4 Enter the Contact s name Tap the More icon to enter more specific n...

Page 43: ...ls 4 Tap the gold star in the upper right corner of the screen The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites Creating a group 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Contacts to open your contacts 2 Tap the Groups tab at the top of the screen then tap 3 Select the account where you want to create the group and enter a group name 4 Tap Add members and select the contacts you want to add the...

Page 44: ...ed more than one account you can switch between your accounts To add another email account Open Email then tap Settings Add account icon To change the email account s settings Open Email then tap Settings General settings to adjust the settings that affect all accounts Or tap an individual account to adjust settings only for that account To delete an email account Open Email then tap Settings Remo...

Page 45: ...nnect to a network again If it contains any pending messages the Outbox will be displayed on the Accounts screen TIP When a new email arrives in your Inbox you will be notified by a sound or vibration Tap the email notification to stop receiving notifications Gmail When you open the Gmail app the most recent conversations are displayed at the top of your Inbox list All of your conversations are displ...

Page 46: ...essage search Tap the Search icon in the Inbox header at the top of the screen enter the text you re looking for then tap the Search icon on the on screen keyboard Adding another Google Account From the Home screen tap the Home Button Apps Settings Accounts Add account Google Enter your Google Account information as necessary To switch accounts Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Go...

Page 47: ...in the Gmail app Swipe a Gmail message off the screen to the left or right to quickly and easily archive the message Tap the letter icon or contact photo to the left of one or more messages then tap the Delete icon at the top of the screen to delete the selected messages Tap the letter icon or contact photo to the left of one or more messages then tap the Menu icon to select the desired options Wh...

Page 48: ...ion icons on the Gmail Inbox header or the message header to access the following options Gmail Inbox header icons Tap the Gmail icon to return to your Gmail Inbox Tap the Delete icon to move the email to the trash folder Tap the Unread icon to return the message to an unread state Tap the Move to to move the message to the inbox Tap the Menu options icon to access more options Gmail message heade...

Page 49: ...ttom right corner of the screen NOTE If you set up more than one Google Account on your tablet and want to send the message from a different Google Account tap the current Google Account at the top of the screen then tap the account you want to use 2 Enter a recipient s address As you enter text matching addresses are offered from your Contacts list You can tap a suggested address or continue ente...

Page 50: ...ll or Add star Add others to an ongoing conversation by replying to all and then adding the new person s address es to the reply 3 Compose your Gmail message as necessary 4 Tap the Send icon at the top right corner of the screen to send your Gmail message NOTE You can change the message action after you ve started the message Simply tap the current action at the top left of the message header then...

Page 51: ... with Friends 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Hangouts 2 Tap the New icon to view your contacts list It includes all of the Google Accounts you ve added 3 Tap the Message field at the bottom of the screen then enter your message 4 Tap the Send icon Hangouts chatting list Touch and hold a friend s name in the chat screen Use the following icons at the top of the screen Tap to turn notifications off for th...

Page 52: ... Tap the Menu icon People options Tap the block option then tap the Block button to confirm To remove a friend from the blocked list tap the Options icon from the chatting list Tap Blocked people Unblock next to the person s name NOTE Once you block a friend all of your chats with that friend are deleted from the chatting list ...

Page 53: ... the Volume Up Down key on the top edge of the tablet Getting to know the viewfinder Switch Camera Icon Switches between the rear facing camera and the front facing camera Preview Image Displays the last image you captured This enables you to access your Gallery and view your saved photos while in camera mode Capture Icon Takes a picture Record Icon Starts recording a video Back Icon Closes the Se...

Page 54: ...pture function NOTE When you exit the Camera application the Delay capture setting returns to off Displays an overlay grid to help you align your photos and videos horizontally and or vertically for better composition Sets where to store your captured photos and videos Choose internal memory IN or microSD card SD NOTE The Storage setting is only displayed if an optional microSD card is installed a...

Page 55: ...lens The Gesture shot function allows you to take a picture with a simple hand gesture This is ideal for taking selfies because there s no awkward movement to tap the Capture icon or press the Volume Down key to take the shot To take a photo with a gesture 1 Open the Camera application and activate the front facing camera lens 2 Hold an open palm in front of you until the front facing camera lens d...

Page 56: ... length of the video will appear Tap the Capture icon to capture a still photo while you re recording video While recording a video place two fingers on the screen to use the dynamic zoom function spread your fingers apart to zoom in and pinch them together to zoom back out 3 Tap the Stop icon to stop recording Tap the Preview image to view your recording After taking a photo or recording a video Af...

Page 57: ...nt and Details For videos SmartShare Move Copy Trim Rename and Details NOTE All of your recent photos and videos are displayed in a thumbnail filmstrip at the bottom of the screen Tap a thumbnail image to view it on the screen Options menu While viewing a photo or video tap the screen to illuminate the control icons then touch and hold the Recent Apps key in the Touch keys bar to access the followi...

Page 58: ...rint Tap to select a printer via Cloud print to print the photo Details Tap to view the photo or video file details Watching your saved videos 1 In the viewfinder tap the Preview image 2 Tap the screen to display thumbnail images of your Gallery files from your current Camera folder in a small film like strip along the bottom of the screen 3 Tap the video you want then tap the Play icon on the center ...

Page 59: ... top edge of the tablet to adjust the volume of a video while it s playing If you selected the Video application to play the video you can also slide your finger vertically up along the right side of the screen to increase the volume and slide your finger down to decrease the volume during playback Gallery You can store multimedia files in your tablet s internal memory for easy access to all your mul...

Page 60: ... finger on the screen and spread them apart to zoom in Pinch in to zoom back out Playing videos The Play icon is displayed on all video files Select a video from the Gallery app Select how you want to view it Photos or Videos then tap OK Tap the Play icon to play it Viewing photo and video options When viewing a photo or video tap to access and use the advanced editing options Deleting images and vi...

Page 61: ...d videos Playing a video 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Gallery 2 Select the video you want to play then tap the Video icon in the pop up that appears Tap the screen to display and use the following icons Tap to use QSlide for the Videos app Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function Tap to access additional options Tap to adjust video volume Tap to rewind 10 seconds Touch and hold to rewin...

Page 62: ...o your PC using the USB Cable 2 Select the Media sync MTP option Your tablet will appear as another hard drive on your computer Click on the drive to view it Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder 3 When you re finished transferring files swipe the Status Bar downward and tap USB connected Charge tablet You may now safely unplug your tablet Playing a song 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Music 2 T...

Page 63: ...revious song Touch and hold to rewind 3 seconds Tap to pause playback Tap to resume playback Tap to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist Touch and hold to fast forward 3 seconds Tap to set the audio effect Tap to set shuffle mode Tap to set repeat mode Tap to share your music via the SmartShare function Tap to set the current song as a favorite Tap to see the current playlist Tap ...

Page 64: ...eaties 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 check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material Play Store Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid...

Page 65: ...e you can download a paid app you must set up a billing arrangement Price Install button Indicates the cost or install for free apps 1 From the Home screen tap Play Store 2 Tap a category from the homepage or tap the Search icon in the top right corner of the screen to search for an app 3 Tap INSTALL or the Price button to download the selected app 4 If you agree with the app s access requirements...

Page 66: ...YouTube app To open the YouTube app Tap the Home Button Apps YouTube Tap a video to watch it or touch and hold the Recent Apps Button for other YouTube options Settings Privacy policy Help feedback and Sign in out To search for videos 1 At the top of the main YouTube screen tap the Search icon 2 Enter the text to search for or tap the Microphone icon to search by voice 3 Tap a suggestion below the...

Page 67: ...pending on your smartphone model s Since QPair uses the Bluetooth function it may not work normally if you change the Bluetooth settings while QPair is in use QPair features Call notifications Sends the tablet a notification when the smartphone receives a call The notification displays the caller s number and allows you to decline the call You can also change call settings such as a ringtone ringtone...

Page 68: ...let s display for easy multi tasking The overlay window can be moved resized or made transparent QSlide windows can be opened from the QSlide apps bar on the Notifications Panel or directly from the apps that support the QSlide function To open a QSlide window 1 Drag the Notification Panel at the top of your screen downward tap then tap the desired app from the QSLIDE APPS section OR While using an ...

Page 69: ... Customizing the QSlide bar icons You can set the order of the icons displayed in the QSlide bar as well as which icons are displayed 1 Open the Notifications Panel and swipe to the left to the end of the QSlide apps bar then tap the Edit icon Drag one of the icon handles at the right side of the screen to move its icon to another position in the QSlide icon bar Checkmark the icons you want to disp...

Page 70: ...g the Notification Panel at the top of your screen downward then tap 2 Select the desired tool from the toolbar and create a memo 3 Tap at the top of the screen to display the toolbar Tap to save the memo To exit QuickMemo at any time tap the Back Button in the Touch Key Bar NOTE Please use a fingertip to draw or erase pen marks Do not use your fingernail or any other rigid object ...

Page 71: ...Apps Gallery then select the QuickMemo album QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your tablet into a Universal Remote for your home TV or Set Top Box NOTE QuickRemote may not be available for some devices and areas Set up QuickRemote 1 Tap the Home Button Apps QuickRemote NOTE You can also perform the initial set up of your QuickRemote from the Notifications Panel Swipe the Status Bar downward tap the Qui...

Page 72: ...by tapping its type name on the QuickRemote bar along the left side of the screen 3 Tap the buttons on the displayed remote NOTE When adding the TV remote control QuickRemote could use the INPUT button to configure the appropriate remote control When configuring the INPUT button the TV input source could be changed To reset the TV input source tap the INPUT button on QuickRemote several times depend...

Page 73: ...volume Auto app starter Puzzle lock and Memo 4 Tap Save Activating your alarm s 1 Open the Clock app and tap the Alarms tab if necessary 2 Tap the grey Clock icon to the right side of the alarm you want to activate The icon turns blue when it s set Setting the World Clock The World clock tab allows you to set up a list of cities to easily check current times in other time zones with a quick glance...

Page 74: ...genda When you first set up your tablet you configured it to use an existing Google Account or you created a new account The first time you open the Calendar app on your tablet it displays any existing calendar events from your Google Account on the web Adding an event to your calendar 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Calendar You can also access the Calendar directly from the home screen 2 Tap the drop do...

Page 75: ... obligations etc while using other apps at the same time 1 Open the Calendar app 2 Tap the QSlide icon at the top of the screen to display the month Calendar in a QSlide window Swipe up and down to scroll through the months Tap a date to view the events for that day in your Day calendar Drag the bottom right corner of the window to resize it Drag the title bar to move the window within the screen ...

Page 76: ...les and folders to another folder location Allows you to copy multiple files Allows you to delete files and folders Allows you to search for files Tap the Menu icon at the top right corner of the screen to access the following File Manager options Sort by Allows you to sort files and folders by Name Size Date or Type View by Allows you to change the view mode to List or Grid Share Allows you to select...

Page 77: ...ctions to a destination Maps Options Tap here to access map views and options Search Box Tap here to open the keyboard to enter your search Maps options Maps options include changing the map view to Traffic Public transit Bicycling Satellite It also accesses Terrain Google Earch Tips and Tricks Settings Help and Send feedback Voice Recorder Recording a sound or voice 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Voic...

Page 78: ...ng a voice memo Storage Icon Tap here to set where to save the recording File size Icon Tap here to set the recording for a multimedia message List Button Tap here to view a list of your recordings Voice Record Screen Application manager You can manage your apps using Application manager You can easily check the number of apps that are currently running and shut down certain apps Accessing Applica...

Page 79: ... working on the document tap the Menu icon in the top right corner of the screen then tap Save or Save as to enter a new document name to save 5 Enter the document name then tap OK To view and edit a document on your tablet You can easily view and edit a wide variety of file types including Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF right on your tablet 1 Open the ThinkFree Office application then use ...

Page 80: ... be available depending on the region or your service provider Voice Search Use this app to search web pages using voice 1 Tap the Home Button Apps Voice Search 2 Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen Tap one of the search results that appear NOTE This app may not be available depending on the region or your service provider ...

Page 81: ...s a vertically scrolling list of the Settings categories and their menus Corresponding selections within each menu sub menu are displayed on the right with the current selection listed at the top WIRELESS NETWORKS The Wireless and Networks category allows you to configure and manage your device s wireless radio communications Airplane mode Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggle it on and off On dis...

Page 82: ... order of your Wi Fi list Choose Signal strength or Alphabetical order Keep Wi Fi on when screen is off Sets the Wi Fi status during sleep Choose from Yes Only when plugged in and No Allow Wi Fi scanning Let Google s location service and other apps scan for networks even when Wi Fi is off Avoid bad Wi Fi connections Checkmark this box to use the mobile network whenever the Wi Fi network you re con...

Page 83: ...name for easy identification when pairing and connecting Enter your new tablet name then tap Save Visibility timeout Sets the amount of time other Bluetooth devices can see your tablet for pairing and connection Received files Displays a list of your Bluetooth received files Help Displays information about Bluetooth features NOTE Tap the Search for devices button at the bottom of the screen to search...

Page 84: ...ices via a wireless connection SmartShare Beam Tap the SmartShare Beam switch to toggle it on to allow you to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from LG smartphones or tablets Media server Allows you to share the tablet s multimedia content with nearby DLNA compatible devices NOTE Tap the Menu icon to access Use DLNA feature Content sharing Checkmark to allow nearby devices to access c...

Page 85: ...ce as a Mobile Hotspot for other devices to use your mobile network connection Set up Sets the SSID and key for your mobile hotspot Manage connections Sets the device s allowed to use your hotspot connection Connected devices are listed at the bottom of the screen NOTE From the Mobile Hotspot setting tap the Menu Button then tap Advanced to access additional settings including Power management Blu...

Page 86: ...he balance is zero you can add a data plan or change your plan VPN Sets up and manages Virtual Private Networks VPNs Basic VPN Sets your tablet to use the built in Android VPN client supporting basic features LG VPN Sets your tablet to use an advanced LG VPN client supporting full IP Security features and interoperability You can add an LG VPN network or select from your list of VPN connections NO...

Page 87: ...vibration feedback when the screen is touched Display Brightness Sets the screen brightness Manually set the level you want or tap the Night brightness checkbox to set the brightness to automatically based on the ambient lighting Screen timeout Sets the time delay before the screen automatically turns off times out Choose from 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min and Keep screen tu...

Page 88: ...ve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor Home screen Wallpaper Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen Select it from Wallpaper gallery Gallery Live wallpapers Multi photo and Photos Screen swipe effect Sets the effect used when you swipe to change screens Choose from Slide Breeze Accordion Panorama Carousel Layer and Domino Allow Home screen looping Checkmark to set the Home scre...

Page 89: ...me before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed out Power button instantly locks Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when the Power Lock Key is pressed This setting overrides the Security lock timer setting The Screen security settings depend on the Lock type The following settings may also be displayed Pattern effect Select which effect to use when entering your pattern Hid...

Page 90: ...is displayed on a battery graphic along with the percentage of the remaining charge and its status Battery usage Touch to display the Battery usage screen to see the battery usage levels and battery usage details It displays which components and applications are using the most battery power Tap one of the entries to see more detailed information Battery percentage on Status Bar Checkmark to displa...

Page 91: ...them to stop Swipe left and right to select one of the three tabs across the top of the screen to view detailed information for DOWNLOADED ON SD CARD RUNNING and ALL applications Tap an entry to view more information tap Stop or Force stop then Yes to stop it from running Tap the Menu icon to access Sort by Sort by size Reset app preferences Reset default apps Show cached processes and Uninstall a...

Page 92: ...e tablet Intended for personal safety in urgent situations this setting cannot be altered by the user Mode Set the location mode from High accuracy GPS and networks Battery saving Networks only and Device sensors only GPS only RECENT LOCATION REQUEST List of apps that have requested to access your location LOCATION SERVICES Displays Google Location Reporting Camera Checkmark to automatically tag t...

Page 93: ...known sources Checkmark to allow installation of apps from non Play Store applications Verify apps Checkmark to disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm Storage type Displays the current storage type for credentials e g Hardware backed Trusted credentials Displays trusted CA certificates Install from storage Allows you to install encrypted certificates Clear credentials Remov...

Page 94: ...CKPAD Pointer speed Sets the pointer speed on a slide bar Backup reset Back up my data Checkmark to backup your settings and application data to Google servers Backup account Sets the account to which you want to backup data Automatic restore Checkmark to allow the tablet to automatically restore the settings and data from your file backup when an application is reinstalled on the tablet LG Backup ...

Page 95: ...r device This setting is greyed out when the Auto date time setting is checkmarked Select time zone Tap to select select a time zone other than the one provided by the network This setting is greyed out when the Auto time zone setting is checkmarked Use 24 hour format Checkmark to display the time using the 24 hour time format for example 13 00 instead of 1 00 pm Select date format Sets the format...

Page 96: ...en accessibility options quickly on any screen Press and hold the Power Lock Key on the top edge of the tablet until you hear a sound or feel a vibration then touch and hold two fingers until you hear an audio confirmation Text to speech output Sets the preferred speech engine and speech rate very slow to very fast You can also listen to an example HEARING Audio type Sets the audio type Sound balanc...

Page 97: ...let orientation portrait or landscape Password voice confirmation Checkmark so that characters entered in password fields are read out by the tablet Accessibility settings shortcut Sets quick easy access to selected features when you triple tap the Home Button three 3 times Choose from Off Show all TalkBack Invert colors Touch assistant and Accessibility settings One touch input Checkmark so that ea...

Page 98: ...egistration status ICCID and Last factory data reset Battery Allows you to view Battery status Battery level and Battery use information Hardware info Allows you to view the Model number Up time Hardware version Wi Fi MAC address and Bluetooth address Software info Allows you to view Android version Baseband version Kernel version Build number Configuration version Software version and Software sta...

Page 99: ...registration DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license NOTICE Open Source Software To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to th...

Page 100: ...use injury ţ Battery replacement by a non qualified professional can cause damage to your device s Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred s Repairs under warranty at LG s option may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced s Do not modify or remanufacture attemp...

Page 101: ...nce program Charger and Power Cord Safety s The charger and power cord USB Cable are intended for indoor use only s Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power outlet s Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire s Use the correct adapter for your tablet when using the battery pack charger abroad Battery Information and Care s Please ...

Page 102: ...ns s The Charging temperature range is between 32 F 0 C and 113 F 45 C Do not charge the battery when the temperature is outside of this range Charging in extreme temperatures might cause excessive heat generation serious battery damage and deterioration of battery s characteristics and cycle life s Do not use or leave the tablet in direct sunlight or in a car heated by sunshine The tablet may gen...

Page 103: ...is being charged It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your tablet s Do not use harsh chemicals such as alcohol benzene thinners etc or detergents to clean your tablet This could cause a fire s Always unplug the charger from the wall outlet after the tablet is fully charged to avoid unnecessary power consumption Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design an...

Page 104: ... Microwaves Do not try to dry your tablet in a microwave oven Doing so may cause a fire or explosion Dust and dirt Do not expose your tablet to dust dirt or sand which can damage its internal circuits Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean your tablet To clean your tablet wipe it with a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap and water solut...

Page 105: ...also be deleted The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data s When you use the tablet in public places set the volume to a low volume so you don t disturb others s Do not turn your tablet on or off when putting a earphone to your ear s Your device is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation Extremely prolonged direct skin contact in the absence of adeq...

Page 106: ... which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected s Consult the dealer or an ...

Page 107: ...ed worldwide for many years and continues In the United States the Food and Drug Administration FDA and the Federal Communications Commission FCC set policies and procedures for wireless devices The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to device usage where it states The scientific community at large believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association be...

Page 108: ... 1996 the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless devices not exceed 1 6 watts per kilogram averaged over one gram of tissue Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level the actual SAR value of a wireless device while operating can be less than the reported SAR value This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call depending on factors such as proximity to a cell si...

Page 109: ... absorb more RF energy Wireless devices marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit Also if you use your wireless device while in a car you can use a device with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle You should also read and follow your ...

Page 110: ...RF emissions For further information see the following additional resources websites current as of April 2005 U S Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November December 2000 Telephone 888 INFO FDA http www fda gov Under C in the subject index select Cell Phones Research U S Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street S W Washington D C 20554 Telephone 888 225 5322 http www fcc ...

Page 111: ...ices operating in the frequency range of 5 15 5 25 GHz they are restricted for indoor operations to reduce any potential harmful interference for Mobile Satellite Services MSS in the US Wi Fi Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in 802 11a n mode 5 15 5 25 GHz band are optimized for indoor use only If your Wi Fi network is capable of operating in this mode please restr...

Page 112: ...The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value Because the device is designed ...

Page 113: ...tes a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cellular telephones at high ...

Page 114: ...adphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal s Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort If you experience ringing in your ears hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device discontinue use ...

Page 115: ... ON it receives and sends out Radio Frequency RF signals In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless devices Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U S and international standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 American National Standards Institute...

Page 116: ...perate at a higher power level than otherwise needed Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless device Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six 6 inches be maintained between a handheld wireless device an...

Page 117: ...gy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Health Care Facilities Turn your tablet OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic sys...

Page 118: ...r particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force DO NOT place objects including either installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly in...

Page 119: ... at a level that is hazardous to the user In such a case the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless tablets to notify users of the health hazard and to repair replace or recall the tablets so that the hazard no longer exists Although the existing scientific data does not justify FDA regulatory actions the FDA has urged the wireless tablet industry to take a number of steps including the fo...

Page 120: ...ns discussed in this document 3 What kinds of devices are the subject of this update The term wireless device refers here to handheld wireless devices with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS devices These types of wireless devices can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency RF energy because of the short distance between the device and the user s head These RF exposures are li...

Page 121: ...sures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of device use in these studies was around three years 5 What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless tablets poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless tablets would provide some of the data that ...

Page 122: ...ight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless device users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the ...

Page 123: ...posited in the heads and bodies of wireless tablet users The test method uses a tissue simulating model of the human head and body Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same tablet SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue either by the whole body or a small part of the body It ...

Page 124: ...e discouraged from using wireless devices at all For example the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000 They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless device causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless device use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence...

Page 125: ... FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem 12 Where can I find additional information For additional information please refer to the following resources Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de World Health Organization WHO Internati...

Page 126: ...s written specifically for it On the other hand software can come from a variety of sources and can be used on various compatible devices You can access the latest firmware releases new software features and improvements with or without connecting your tablet to a PC s Update your tablet without a PC using the System updates menu on your tablet s Update your tablet by connecting it to a PC using a U...

Page 127: ... the Home screen tap the Home Button Apps Settings System updates Check for new system update 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 tablet models WARNING Your personal data including information about your Google Account and any other accounts yo...

Page 128: ... location that s within the recommended temperature range 32o F 113o F The battery has a contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the tablet No voltage is detected Plug the charger into a different power outlet The charger is defective Replace the charger The wrong charger is used Use only genuine LG accessories Impossible to receive send photos The tablet s internal memory is full ...

Page 129: ...herefore shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms 5 Upon request from LG the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase 6 The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty 2 WHA...

Page 130: ...does not conform to this limited warranty LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re conditioned refurbished or new units or parts or any units In addition LG will not re install or back up any data applications or software that you have added to your tablet It is therefore recommended that you back up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the per...

Page 131: ... state 5 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States Tel 1 800 793 8896 or Fax 1 800 448 4026 Or visit http us lgservice com Correspondence may also be mailed to LG Electronics Service Mobile Handsets P O Box 240007 Huntsville AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS Plea...

Page 132: ...of defects or a written promise to refund repair or replace defective goods See 15 USC 2301 6 Remedies include damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating disclosure provisions See 15 USC 2310 d Except for some labeling and disclosure requirements the federal Act does not preempt state law See 15 USC 2311 The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect the rights...

Page 133: ... app icons on the Home screen 18 Customizing the Home screen 16 D DEVICE 84 Download files 39 Downloading and Installing Apps 63 Driving 123 E Email 42 Entering Text 29 F Favorite Contacts 40 FDA Consumer Update 116 File Manager 74 Formatting the microSD card 13 Front View 4 G Gallery 57 Gesture shot using the front facing camera lens 53 Gmail 43 Google 78 Google Account Setup 28 H Hangouts 49 Help...

Page 134: ...ng for a contact 40 Settings 79 Side Views 6 SmartShare 34 Software update via Over the Air OTA 125 SYSTEM 93 T Tablet Overview 4 Tablet software update 124 Taking a Photo with the Rear facing Camera Lens 52 ThinkFree Office 77 TIA Safety Information 113 Top and Bottom Views 7 Touchscreen 14 Troubleshooting 126 Turning Your Tablet On Off 14 U Using a Screen Lock 22 V Videos 59 Viewing Your Calendar...

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