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Basics

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and 
functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google 
widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is 
the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping 

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Getting to Know the Home Screen

Status Bar

Application Icons

Widget

Location Indicator

Quick Button Area
Home Touch Buttons

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Status Bar

 - Shows the phone's status information, including the 

time, signal strength, battery status and notification icons.

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Widget

 - Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed  

on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a Widget can function as an 
on-screen application.

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Application Icons

 - Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and 

use it.

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Location Indicator

 - Indicates which Home screen canvas you are 

currently viewing.

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Quick Button Area

 - Provides one-touch access to the function in any 

Home screen canvas.

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Page 1: ...www lg com MFL70281501 1 0 ENGLISH USEr GUIdE LG K425 Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 10: ...account 30 Signing into your Google account 30 Locking and unlocking the device 31 KnockON 31 Knock Code 31 Changing the screen lock method 32 Smart Lock 32 Home screen 33 Getting to Know the Home Screen 33 Returning to recently used applications 34 Customizing the Home screen 35 Using folders from the Home screen 36 Notifications panel 36 Capturing a screenshot 38 On screen keyboard 38 Transferri...

Page 11: ...mail 55 Sending email 55 Music 56 Playing a song 56 Music player options 56 Clock 58 Alarm 58 World clock 58 Timer 58 Stopwatch 59 Calculator 59 Calendar 59 Downloads 59 LG Backup 60 Google apps 61 Settings 63 Access the Settings menu 64 Networks 64 Airplane mode 64 Wi Fi 64 Wi Fi Calling 65 Bluetooth 65 Mobile networks 67 Data Manager 67 Call 67 Tethering 69 More 70 Sound and notification 70 More...

Page 12: ...rage 79 Battery power saving 79 Memory 80 Apps 80 Tap pay 80 Backup reset 80 About phone 81 Appendix 82 Phone software update 83 FAQ 84 Anti Theft Guide 87 More information 88 Open Source Software Notice Information 88 Trademarks 88 For Your Safety 89 ...

Page 13: ...Features you will love Features you will love ...

Page 14: ...d apps list To stop the Multi Window feature touch and hold NOTE The Multi Window feature is not supported by some apps including downloaded apps Overview screen The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently used apps To view the list of recently used apps tap on the Home touch buttons Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the app with the Multi Window featu...

Page 15: ...ord a video 2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that app You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps you can use to share your photos and videos NOTE The app displayed by the quick share icon may vary depending on the type and frequency of access of the apps installed on the device ...

Page 16: ...ve a note Undo the last action Redo the last action you undid Enter a note by using the keypad Write notes by hand Erase handwritten notes Zoom in or out rotate or erase the parts of a handwritten note Access additional options 3 Tap to save the note Writing notes on a photo 1 Tap 2 Tap to take a photo then tap OK The photo is automatically attached into the notepad 3 Tap or to write notes on the ...

Page 17: ...he time select the Use as default app checkbox and select an app Managing folders You can view notes grouped by the type of the notes 1 Tap 2 At the top of the screen tap and select a menu item All memos View all notes saved in QuickMemo My memos View notes created by QuickMemo Photo memos View notes created by Capture View notes created by Capture Trash View deleted notes New category Add categor...

Page 18: ...Basics Basics ...

Page 19: ...ersonal communication requirements Visit your local AT T store or www att com wirelessaccessories for specific offerings NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 20: ...Basics 19 Phone layout Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Earpiece Charger USB Port Headset Jack Power Lock Key Speaker Rear Camera Lens Volume Keys Flash ...

Page 21: ... Control volume continuously NOTE Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls WARNING Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display...

Page 22: ...g time for the smart phone may be longer than usual Turning the power off Press and hold the Power Lock key then select Power off Power control options Press and hold the Power Lock key then select an option Power off Turn off the device Restart Restart the device Turn on Airplane mode Block telecommunication related functions including making phone calls messaging and browsing the Internet Other ...

Page 23: ...emory card happens to be lodged in the Nano SIM card slot take the device to a LG Service Center to remove the memory card 1 To remove the back cover hold the phone firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below 2 Slide the Nano SIM card into the Nano SIM card slot as shown in the figure below Make sure the gold contact area on the ...

Page 24: ...Basics 23 3 Insert the battery 4 To replace the cover onto the device align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place ...

Page 25: ...g the USB cable WARNING Use only LG approved chargers batteries and cables The use of unapproved chargers batteries or cables may cause a battery charging delay It can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the warranty The charger connector is located at the bottom of the phone Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet NOTE Do not open the back co...

Page 26: ... power Extending your phone s battery life Turn off radio communications when you are not using If you are not using Wi Fi Bluetooth or GPS turn them off Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contacts and other applications Some applications you download may consume battery power While using downloaded applications check the battery...

Page 27: ...your device WARNING Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it NOTE Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the memory card s lifespan 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 28: ...rrupted or damage to the memory card or device LG is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone NOTE Do not press too hard the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light yet firm tap Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want Be careful not to tap a...

Page 29: ...d an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them Swipe or slide To swipe or slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first tap it so you don t drag an item instead ...

Page 30: ...s 29 double tap Double tap to zoom on a webpage or a map Pinch to Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser Maps or when viewing pictures ...

Page 31: ... will communicate with Google servers and check for username availability 6 Enter your password and tap NEXT 7 Follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account Wait while the server creates your account Signing into your Google account 1 Tap General tab Accounts sync 2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT Google 3 Enter your email address and tap NEXT 4 Enter your password and ...

Page 32: ... tap the center of the Lock screen to turn the screen on 2 Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets Turning the screen off 1 Double tap an empty area of the Home screen or the status bar 2 The screen will turn off NOTE Tap on the center area of the screen If you tap on the bottom or the top area the recognition rate may decrease Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows...

Page 33: ...lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal information 1 Tap Display tab Lock screen Select screen lock 2 Select a desired screen lock from None Swipe Knock Code Pattern PIN and Password Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it when it s in a familiar loca...

Page 34: ...r Quick Button Area Home Touch Buttons 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 Status Bar Shows the phone s status information including the time signal strength battery status and notification icons 2 Widget Widgets are self contained applications that can be accessed on the Home screen Unlike a shortcut a Widget can function as an on screen application 3 Application Icons Tap an icon application folder etc to open and us...

Page 35: ...een to access additional canvases returning to recently used applications Multitasking is easy with Android you can keep more than one application running at the same time There is no need to quit an application before opening another Use and switch between several open applications Android manages each application stopping and starting them as needed to make sure that idle applications don t cons...

Page 36: ...ome screen To change a theme tap Theme and select the desired theme To change a wallpaper tap Wallpapers and choose the desired wallpaper To change Home screen settings tap Home screen settings and customize the desired options To view or reinstall the uninstalled apps tap Uninstalled apps Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it to another location To kee...

Page 37: ...he folder name To remove an app from the folder tap and hold the app and drag it to the outside the folder If only one app is left in the folder the folder disappears automatically Notifications panel You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downward on the main screen To open the quick access icons list drag the notifications panel downwards or tap To rearrange add or remov...

Page 38: ...n ones Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card inserted A song is currently playing No network signal available Ringer is silenced Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on Connected to a Wi Fi network Battery fully charged Wired headset connected Battery is charging Call in progress The phone is connected to a PC via a USB cable Missed call Downloading data Bluetooth is on Uploading data Syste...

Page 39: ...he current screen To view the captured image tap the Screenshots folder On screen keyboard You can enter text using the on screen keyboard The on screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field Using the keypad and entering text Icon Description Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type Double tap for all caps Tap to enter text by voice Touch and hold to acce...

Page 40: ...acter Once it s highlighted lift your finger NOTE A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key To split or merge the keyboard You can split the keyboard in half by spreading two fingers horizontally on the landscape keyboard This makes it easier to type using your thumbs Make sure the Split keyboard setting is enabled to use this feature...

Page 41: ...he Notifications panel tap the current connection type and select Media sync MTP 3 A window will pop up on your PC allowing you to transfer the desired data NOTE The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone Check the requirements for using Media sync MTP Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista or higher Window Media Player version...

Page 42: ...Apps Apps ...

Page 43: ...me while browsing in Play Store tap an app to open its details screen The App details screen includes a description ratings comments and related information about the app From this screen you can download install uninstall rate the app and more To uninstall applications 1 Tap General tab Apps 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall 3 Tap Uninstall ...

Page 44: ...hold Calling your contacts 1 Tap 2 Scroll through the contact list You can also enter the contact s name in the Search field or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen 3 In the list that is displayed tap next to the contact you want to call Answering and rejecting a call Swipe in any direction to answer an incoming call Swipe in any direction to decline an incoming call N...

Page 45: ...o end all calls tap Viewing your call logs 1 Tap Call logs tab 2 A list of all dialed received and missed calls is displayed NOTE Tap any call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items Change your call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding as well as other special features offered by your carrier 1 T...

Page 46: ...t s number 3 Tap Add to Contacts Create contact 4 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap the image icon Choose Take photo or Select photo 5 Enter the desired information for the contact 6 Tap SAVE Creating a group 1 Tap Groups tab 2 Tap New group 3 Enter a name for the new group You can also set a distinct ringtone for the newly created group 4 Tap Add members to add contacts to the g...

Page 47: ... suggested recipient and add more than one contact 3 Tap the text field and start entering your message 4 Tap to open the options menu Choose from any of the available options 5 Tap to attach the file that you want to share with message 6 Tap Send to send your message Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and f...

Page 48: ...camera has focused 3 Tap to take a photo Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery Camera options on the viewfinder 1 Tap to hide display the camera options on the viewfinder 2 Allows you to manage the camera s flash 3 Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens 4 Tap this icon to open the camera settings menu 5 Tap to view the last photo or video you recorded ...

Page 49: ...our camera s timer This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture or video Allows you to take pictures with voice commands When on you just say Cheese Smile LG etc to take a picture Allows you to take better pictures and record better videos by displaying a grid line for help with alignment Set the storage location for your pictures and videos Choose from internal memory and memory card Thi...

Page 50: ...ture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera Taking photos with a gesture There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature Raise your hand with an open palm until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready OR Raise your hand in a clenched fist unt...

Page 51: ...ediately Tap to open the available sharing options Tap to delete the photo Tap to access additional options Tap to add the photo to your favorites recording a video 1 Tap 2 Frame your subject on the screen 3 Tap to start recording the video 4 The length of the recording is displayed on the top of the screen NOTE Tap to take pictures while recording video 5 Tap to pause recording video You can resu...

Page 52: ...Apps 51 After recording a video Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded Tap to edit the video Tap to access additional options Tap to add the video to your favorites ...

Page 53: ...ay properly due to their encoding Viewing pictures The Gallery displays your pictures in folders When an application such as E mail saves a picture a folder is automatically created to contain the picture Pictures are displayed by the date they were created Select a picture to view it full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Editing photos While viewing a photo tap Setti...

Page 54: ...om out Playing a video 1 Tap 2 Select the video you want to watch Video options 1 Tap to pause resume video playback 2 Touch and hold to fast forward in 3 second increments Tap to go to next video 3 Touch and hold to rewind in 3 second increments Tap to go to previous video 4 Tap to adjust the video volume 5 Tap to lock unlock the screen 6 Tap to edit the video 7 Tap to access additional options ...

Page 55: ...nd then tap DELETE While viewing a photo tap Email Email overview You can register an email account to your device and then you can check and send emails from your device NOTE If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information registering email accounts When you use the email app for the first time registe...

Page 56: ...al email accounts are registered and you want to view another account tap and select the desired account from the list Checking email 1 Tap and select a mail box 2 Select an email from the email list The email message appears Sending email 1 Tap 2 Enter the recipient s email address 3 Enter a subject and message To attach files tap ATTACH To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap SEND to send the em...

Page 57: ...hts 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 Playing a song 1 Tap 2 ...

Page 58: ...rack in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to rewind Tap to adjust the volume Tap to see the music library Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode tracks are played in random order Tap to toggle through repeat all songs repeat current song and repeat off Tap to add the song to your favorites Tap to open the current playlist Tap to search for music files Tap to access additi...

Page 59: ... Adjust the settings as necessary and tap SAVE NOTE You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it World clock The World clock tab allows you to easily check the current time in other cities around the world 1 Tap the World clock tab 2 Tap and search for the desired city Timer The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed 1 Tap the Timer tab 2 Set the time ...

Page 60: ...alculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard or scientific calculator 1 Tap 2 Tap the number buttons to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations tap the function you want to perform x or followed by NOTE For more complex calculations tap Scientific calculator Calendar The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events 1 Tap 2 Tap the date you want to add ...

Page 61: ... Backup folder in the internal storage to a computer or external storage NOTE Data under a Google account is not backed up When you synchronize your Google account Google apps Google contacts Google calendar Google memo app data and apps downloaded from the Play Store are stored on the Google Drive automatically Backup files are saved with the file extension lbf under the LG Backup folder on the S...

Page 62: ...evice Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others Play Music Discover listen to and sha...

Page 63: ...bums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google docs Create new documents or edit any that were created on the web or on another device Sheets Create edit and collaborate with others on spreadsheets Slides Create edit and collaborate with others on presentations Android Pay The simple and safe way to pay with your Android phone ...

Page 64: ...Settings Settings ...

Page 65: ...w setting Networks Airplane mode Allows you to use many of your phone s features such as games and music when you are in an area where making or receiving calls or data use is prohibited When you set your phone to Airplane Mode it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data On the Settings screen tap the Network tab Airplane mode Wi Fi You can use high speed Internet access while within...

Page 66: ...Settings screen tap the Networks tab Wi Fi Calling Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices such as headsets and hands free car kits and Bluetooth enabled handhelds computers printers and wireless devices NOTE LG is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Blueto...

Page 67: ...formation Please consult documentation included with Bluetooth device for information on pairing mode and passcode typically 0 0 0 0 four zeroes Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file or item such as a contact or media file 2 Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth enabled device NOTE Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetoot...

Page 68: ... tap the Network tab Call Share connect NFC Your phone is an NFC enabled cell mobile phone NFC Near Field Communication is a wireless connectivity technology that enables two way communication between electronic devices It operates over a distance of a few centimteres You can share your content with an NFC tag or another NFC support device by simply tapping it with your device If you tap an NFC ta...

Page 69: ... Tap the screen that you want to send after it shrinks Each app determines what is sent or received Printing Allows you to print the content of certain screens such as web pages displayed in Chrome to a printer connected to the same Wi Fi network as your Android device On the Settings screen tap the Network tab Share connect Printing Printing via wireless printer 1 Select a file or item such as a ...

Page 70: ... your connection 1 On the Settings screen tap the Network tab Tethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap to turn Mobile Hotspot on 3 Tap Set up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID security type password and other hotspot options Bluetooth tethering Allows you to connect to other devices via Bluetooth 1 On the Settings screen tap the Network tab Tethering 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth tethering on to share your connec...

Page 71: ...ings screen tap the Network tab More Emergency alerts Sound and notification Allows you to change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap the Sound notification tab Sound profile Allows you to set your phone s sound profile Volume Adjust the phone s volume settings to suit your needs and environment Ringtone Allows you to set the ringtones for calls You can also add an...

Page 72: ... tap Enable to vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI interactions Sound effects This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when tapping numbers on the dial pad selecting on screen options or when locking and unlocking the screen Message call voice notifications Allows your device to read out incoming calls and message events automatically Display Home screen Allows ...

Page 73: ...he lock screen Shortcuts Allows you to choose the shortcuts available on the lock screen Screen swipe effect Sets the effect used when swiping the lock screen Contact info for lost phone Allows you to display the owner information on the lock screen in case the phone is lost Lock timer Allows you to set the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed out Power k...

Page 74: ...tab Bold text Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by using the slider You can also choose to automatically adjust the screen brightness On the Settings screen tap the Display tab Brightness Auto rotate screen Set to switch orientation automatically when you rotate the phone On the Settings screen tap the Display tab Auto rotate screen Screen timeout Set the time delay before the screen automat...

Page 75: ...the text input settings On the Settings screen tap the General tab Language keyboard Language Choose a language to use on your phone Spelling correction Allows spelling correction when using the on screen keyboard Current keyboard Allows you to select the keyboard you want to currently use LG Keyboard Change the LG Keyboard settings Google voice typing Enable to select Google voice typing to enter...

Page 76: ...cessed by Google and its products Google Location Sharing Allows you to share your real time location with your contacts Accounts sync Use this menu to add remove and manage your Google and other supported accounts You also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send receive and sync data on their own schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user data automati...

Page 77: ... Allows you to zoom in and out by triple tapping the screen Window zoom Zoom in or out within a window and invert the color Large mouse pointer Magnify the mouse pointer High contrast screen Turn the background color into black for a high contrast screen Screen color inversion Enable to invert the color of the screen and content Screen color adjustment Allows you to adjust the color of screen and ...

Page 78: ...n timeout Sets the amount of time before the backlight turns off automatically Touch control areas Allows you to select an area of the screen to limit touch activation to just that area of the screen Accessibility features shortcut Allow you to access selected features quickly when triple tapping the Home button Auto rotate screen Enable to allow the phone to rotate the screen depending on the phy...

Page 79: ...n lock to lock QuickMemo notes Encrypt phone Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on Encrypt SD card Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices Set up SIM card lock Sets the PIN to lock your SIM card and allows you to change the PIN Password typing visible Enable to...

Page 80: ... storage capacity for each app PORTABLE STORAGE View the total storage space and free space in the memory card This option appears only when a memory card is inserted To unmount the memory card tap Battery power saving Displays the current battery status including the percentage of remaining charge and charging state On the Settings screen tap the General tab Battery power saving Battery usage Dis...

Page 81: ...ngs screen tap the General tab Backup reset LG Backup Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement If you need more information please refer to the LG Backup section in Apps Back up my data Back up app data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers Backup account Displays the account that is currently being used to back up information A...

Page 82: ...Settings 81 About phone View legal information check phone status and software versions and perform a software update On the Settings screen tap General tab About phone ...

Page 83: ...Appendix Appendix ...

Page 84: ...ur mobile phone Settings General tab About phone Software Update Update now NOTE Your personal data from internal phone storage including information about your Google account and any other accounts your system application data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence might be lost in the process of updating your phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your pe...

Page 85: ...or you are outside the carrier network Move toward a window or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM card is more than 6 12 months old If so change your SIM or USIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do not match To change a security code must need to confirm the new code by re e...

Page 86: ...Off key pressed too briefly Press the On Off key for at least two seconds Battery is not charged Charge battery Check the charging indicator on the display Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the phone No voltage Plug the charger into a...

Page 87: ...r problem If you use a protection tape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or no interruptions mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem If the screen freezes or the phone does not r...

Page 88: ...r screen is unlocked Add your Google account on your device If your device is wiped but you have your Google account on it the device can t finish the setup process until your Google account information is entered again After your device is protected you ll need to either unlock your screen or enter your Google account password if you need to do a factory reset This ensures that you or someone you...

Page 89: ...source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Trademarks Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play Store are trademarks of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark...

Page 90: ...For Your Safety For Your Safety ...

Page 91: ...ductive harm Wash hands after handling Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode When riding in a car do not leave your phone or set up the hands free kit near the air bag If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed you may be seriously injured Do not dispose of your phone near fire or with hazardous or flammable waste You shou...

Page 92: ... as animal s teeth or nails come into contact with the battery This could cause a fire Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as earphone connection parts of the phone etc This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire Only use chargers provided by LG The war...

Page 93: ...phone has a Hearing Aid Mode that when activated may reduce interference with some hearing aid models FCC rF Exposure Information WARNING Read this information before operating the phone In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96 326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF electromagne...

Page 94: ...ommunity at large believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofrequency RF from cell phones and adverse health outcomes Still the scientific community does recommend conducting additional research to address gaps in knowledge That research is being conducted around the world and FDA continues to monitor developments in this field You can ac...

Page 95: ...one to the body while in use and the use of hands free devices For more information about SARs see the FCC s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http www fcc gov Bureaus Engineering_Technology Documents bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association website at http www ctia org consumer_info index cfm AID 10371 You may also wish to contact the manufacturer of your phone Can I minim...

Page 96: ...hat no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects The UK s recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists A copy of the UK s leaflet is available at http www dh gov uk search mobile or you can write to NRPB Chilton Didcot Oxon OX11 ORQ United Kingdom Copies of ...

Page 97: ... 120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone 011 41 22 791 21 11 http www who int mediacenter factsheets fs193 en International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection c o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr 1 85764 Oberschleissheim Germany Telephone 011 49 1888 333 2156 http www icnirp de American National Standards Institute 1819 L St...

Page 98: ...substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR 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 phone transmitting at its highest certifie...

Page 99: ...munications Industry Association CTIA website at http www ctia org In the United States and Canada the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1 6 watts kg W kg averaged over one gram of tissue The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC regulation...

Page 100: ...earing devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings T Ratings Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled T4 is the better higher of the two ratings Hearing devices may also be rated Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find...

Page 101: ... Volume Control http www fcc gov cgb dro hearing html The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order http hraunfoss fcc gov edocs_public attachmatch FCC 03 168A1 pdf Hearing Loss Association of America HLAA http hearingloss org content telephones and mobile devices Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss S...

Page 102: ...ed Avoid using headphones 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 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...

Page 103: ...t efficiently Don t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate 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 phone Pacemakers ...

Page 104: ...elded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Health Care Facilities Turn your phone 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 inadequate...

Page 105: ... air contains chemicals or 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 ...

Page 106: ...the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your pho...

Page 107: ...tem Compliance to IEEE1725 Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals ...

Page 108: ... the wall power socket Only use the LG approved battery charger Otherwise you may cause serious damage to your phone Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery charger abroad Battery Information and Care Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Please read the manual of specified charger ...

Page 109: ... or in heated car by sunshine The battery may generate heat smoke or flame And also it might cause the deterioration of battery s characteristics or cycle life The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger Do not use nearby the place where generates static electricity more than 100V which gives damage to the protection circuit If the protection circuit were broken the battery would g...

Page 110: ... book or subway ticket near your phone The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use When the phone is not used for a long period time store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment i e TV or radio may cau...

Page 111: ...io Frequency RF energy in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in standby mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested t...

Page 112: ...d efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well The FDA shares regulatory ...

Page 113: ...ve suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency RF energy exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories A few animal studies however have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals However many of t...

Page 114: ...f epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 6 What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF The FDA is working with the U S National Toxicology Program and...

Page 115: ...ute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering IEEE and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement The exposure limit takes into consideration the body s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to th...

Page 116: ... wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scien...

Page 117: ...d many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods a...

Page 118: ...municate by voice almost anywhere anytime An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When operating a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial...

Page 119: ...y and assess the traffic if possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign red light or otherwise stationary But if you need to dial while driving follow this simple tip dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 ...

Page 120: ...urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergency wireless number The above tips are meant as general guidelines ...

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