LG LG-G420, User Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH MFL00000000 1 0 www lg com USER GUIDE LG G420 ...

Page 2: ...he region service provider software version or OS version and are subject to change without prior notice Always use genuine LG accessories The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Instructional notices WARNING Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties CAUTION Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the devi...

Page 3: ...ging the phone 02 Useful Apps 26 Calls 28 Contacts 29 Messaging 32 Organizer 33 Camera 34 Multimedia 36 Internet 3 Guidelines for safe and efficient use 10 Safety instructions 03 Phone Settings 38 Profiles 38 Display 39 Phone 40 Call 42 Connectivity 43 Dual SIM setting 43 Restore settings 04 Appendix 45 FAQ 47 More information Table of contents ...

Page 4: ...humidity areas such as bathroom or swimming pool Keep the phone away from heat Never store your phone in environment that may expose it to temperatures below 0 C or above 40 C such as outdoor during snowstorm or in your car in hot days Exposure to cold or heat will result in malfunction damage or permanent failure Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices The RF emissions from...

Page 5: ...that connect to the phone etc This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation Disconnect the plug and charger from the outlet when the phone shows that the battery has been fully charged because it may cause electric shock or fire hazard When in the car do not leave your phone or install a hands free kit near the airbag If wireless equipment is improperly installed you can be seriously injured if the...

Page 6: ...Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call Emergency calls can be made only within a service area To make an emergency call make sure you are within a service area and the phone is on Use your accessories such as headphones or headsets with caution ensuring that the cables are plugged properly and that they do not touch the antenna unnecessarily Do not use the prod...

Page 7: ... complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Part 15 21 statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equi...

Page 8: ...ody effects This device was tested for typical body operation keeping a distance of 15 mm between the user s body and the back of the phone To comply with RF exposure requirements of the FCC standards a minimum distance of 15 mm between the user s body and the back of the phone is required Any beltclips holsters and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used Body worn acces...

Page 9: ...ard Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard 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 Promptly dispose of used batterie...

Page 10: ...mage to your hear can occur due to constant exposure to excessive high sound We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the phone near your ear We also recommend you be reasonable with the music and volume level If you listen to music please ensure that the volume level is adequate so that you are aware of your surroundings This is particularly important when attempting to cross a stree...

Page 11: ...security information on wireless phones from TIA Telecommunications Industry Association It s required for CTIA Certification the inclusion in the user manual of text covering pacemakers hearing aids and other medical devices It s encouraged the use of the remaining TIA language when relevant ...

Page 12: ...so 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 Pacemaker The Medical Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum distance of fifteen 15 centimeters or six 6 inches between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker in order to avoid potential inter...

Page 13: ...ities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded devices in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer about any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Facilities with signs Turn off the phone in any facility ...

Page 14: ...pped with air bags Air bags inflate with strong force Do not place objects in the area over the air bag or in its deployment area including wireless equipment either installed or portable Serious injuries could occur if wireless equipment is improperly installed into the car when the air bag inflates Safety Information Read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of your ...

Page 15: ... the power plug whenever it is dirty When using the power plug make sure it is firmly connected Otherwise it can overheat or start a fire Placing the phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle power plug pin metallic articles such as a coin clip or pen may short circuit the phone Always cover the receptacle when not in use Do not short circuit the battery Metal items such as coins pa...

Page 16: ...ppens we recommend immediate hand washing Do not paint the phone Data stored in your phone might be deleted due to careless use hardware repair or software upgrade Please backup your important phone numbers ringtones text or voice messages images and videos might also get deleted The manufacturer is not liable for damages due to loss of data When using the phone in public places you may set the ri...

Page 17: ... using the device This may damage the SIM card or the system Take extra care to ensure that the SIM card is not scratched bent or damaged by magnet This may delete files saved on the SIM card or cause device malfunctions Precautions when using memory cards Make sure that the orientation is correct when inserting the memory card Inserting using the wrong orientation may damage the card ...

Page 18: ...Basic Functions 01 ...

Page 19: ...sing accessories made by other manufacturers may affect your device s call performance or cause malfunctions This may not be covered by LG s repair service If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional basic items contact the LG Customer Service Centre To purchase optional items contact the LG Customer Service Centre for avai...

Page 20: ...asic Functions 19 Parts overview Send key Confirm key OK key Navigation keys Earpiece Display screen End Power key Soft keys Alphanumeric keys Earphone jack Microphone Torch Charger port Rear Camera Lens ...

Page 21: ... the text on the display immediately above them Navigation keys Use for quick access to phone functions up Long press up key Torch down Message left Media Player right Camera End Power key Ends or rejects a call Returns to the home screen when you use the menu Long press to turn On Off your phone Alphanumeric keys Most of the time the numeric keys are used to input numbers or characters ...

Page 22: ... When you subscribe to a cellular network you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN any optional services available and many others The SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches or bending so be careful when handling inserting or removing the card Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children Only 2G 2 5G SIM cards are supported 1 Open back c...

Page 23: ...Basic Functions 22 2 Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards 3 Insert your battery ...

Page 24: ...Basic Functions 23 4 Close the back cover ...

Page 25: ...ure that the battery is fully charged before you use it for the first time Use only LG approved chargers batteries and cables When using unapproved chargers or cables it may cause battery charging slowly or pop up the message regarding slow charging Or unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the warranty ...

Page 26: ...Useful Apps 02 ...

Page 27: ... the contact you want to call and scroll through the Contacts 3 Press to begin the call To scroll through your contacts use the Up Down navigation keys Answering and rejecting a call When your phone rings press to answer the call While your phone is ringing select Silent to mute the ringing Press or select Silent then Reject to reject the incoming call You can change the settings on your phone to ...

Page 28: ...our call logs Press Menu and choose Logs All calls Displays the lists of all three types Received Dialled Missed calls by time This option lets you view the details of last 60 calls Missed calls This option lets you view the unanswered calls Received calls This option lets you view the incoming calls Dialled calls This option lets you view the outgoing calls called or attempted Call duration Allow...

Page 29: ... 3 Select To SIM1 SIM2 or To Phone and Press OK 4 Then enter the Name Number details of your new contact select Options then choose Save Speed dial User can map a specific calling number or URL to any key between 2 9 depending on availability in Phonebook settings Speed dial Set speed dial The service can be enabled by setting the status to On in Phonebook settings Speed dial Status Long press of ...

Page 30: ...y 3 After completing a message press the OK key to select a recipient 4 Enter your receipients by either entering manually or from Options choose Add from Phonebook to enter from phonebook Entering text You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone s keypad The following text input methods are available in the phone T9 mode Abc Abc mode and 123 mode To change modes press the key Some field...

Page 31: ... press the left right navigation keys to scroll through the other word options If the desired word is missing from the word choices list add it by using the Abc mode 2 Enter the whole word To delete letters press Clear Abc mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labelled with the required letter once twice three or four times until the letter is displayed 123 mode Type numbe...

Page 32: ...his is a temporary storage folder used while messages are being sent Sent messages After sending out the message the text message is saved in the Sent folder E mail Allows you to set E mail While doing any email operation if you get certificate error then install certificate using options menu and save it with any name to import certificate After certificate is imported email operation will work f...

Page 33: ...rm clock You can set up to 5 alarms to invoke on a specified time World time Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or country Notes You can register your own notes here Calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division Unit converter This converts any measurement into a unit you want Torch You can use a torch ...

Page 34: ...tinuous shot to set capture mode Image size Choose Wallpaper VGA or 1MP to set Image size Self timer Set your camera s timer Choose from Off 5 sec or 10 sec White balance The white balance ensures any white areas in your video are realistic To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly you may need to determine the light conditions Choose from Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Cloud...

Page 35: ... Anti flicker and Restore default You can adjust the zoom scale by using the left and right navigation keys The zoom scale ranges from Level 1 to Level 4 Multimedia Media Player This menu allows you to play audio and video files You can also manage play lists Choose from Now playing All songs All videos and Music playlists My Stuff You can store multimedia files in your phone s memory so you have ...

Page 36: ...ss Menu Multimedia FM radio 2 Select Options and choose Auto search You can also use the left and right navigation keys to increase decrease the frequency Insert the earphone into the headset connector in order to listen to the radio and keep the good radio reception Voice recorder You can use Voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds 1 Press Menu Multimedia Voice recorder 2 Press up na...

Page 37: ...s My apps Internet The internet gives you a fast full colour world of games music news sports entertainment and much more right on your mobile phone Press Menu Internet Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content Check data charges with your network provider ...

Page 38: ...Phone Settings 03 ...

Page 39: ...imum My style Ringtone and key tone are set as you desired Display This menu allows you to configure your display settings Wallpaper Allows you to set a picture as your background Power on display Allows you to set a picture as your background when the phone turns on Power off display Allows you to set a picture as your background when the phone turns off Show date and time Allows you to show the ...

Page 40: ...user forgets the password Password retrieval can be done by either selecting retrieve option in lock screen or through the retrieve password option in phone lock menu Password retrieve will prompt user to answer the security question saved during setup Alternately user can choose to receive the password in a message to the number specified during phone lock setup Default security password is 0000 ...

Page 41: ...te according to the current local time zone Flight mode You can use this function to switch the flight mode on You will not be able to make calls send messages when flight mode is switched on UART settings You can choose from SIM1 and SIM2 Legal information You can check Open source license information Call You can set the menu relevant to a call SIM1 SIM2 Caller ID Select Set by network or Hide I...

Page 42: ...alls are forwarded to SIM1 and vice versa Advanced settings Blacklist You can set to reject unknown callers or reject number in blacklist Auto redial Choose the switch Off or On Call time display Choose the switch Off or On Call time reminder Choose the Off Single or Periodic Reject by SMS Choose the switch On or Off Fake call This is a useful function for avoiding awkward situation politely You c...

Page 43: ...existing device first Power Allows you to turn your Bluetooth functionality On or Off Visibility Allows you to set your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices Choose from Permanent visible Temporary visible or Off Smart Pair Allows you to view the list of all devices that are paired with your phone Connect your phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices via Smart Pair Using Smart Pair yo...

Page 44: ...argeted countries Data account settings are used to launch Opera and any other network based apps which uses data connection Data Service Set Data Service to On or Off Data roaming Set Data roaming to Off or On Dual SIM setting You can see two Network Signal icons on the left top of the screen when you insert two SIM Card To Activate Deactivate the SIM card Go to Menu Settings Dual SIM settings Re...

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Page 46: ...ted No network connection Dropped network Signal is weak 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 card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do not match To change a securi...

Page 47: ...econds 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 different socket Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charg...

Page 48: ...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 Copyright 2016 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide All other trademarks and copyrights are the p...

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