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Google account setup

The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be 
required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a 
Google account, you will be prompted to create one. 

Creating your Google account

1  

Tap 

 > 

 > 

General

 tab > 

Accounts & sync

2  

Tap 

ADD ACCOUNT

 > 

Google

 > 

Or create a new account

3  

Enter your first and last name, then tap 

NEXT

.

4  

Enter your phone number for security tap 

NEXT

5  

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 tap 

NEXT

.

5  

After signing in, you can use Gmail and take advantage of Google 
services on your phone. 

6  

Once you have set up your Google account, your phone will 
automatically synchronize with your Google account on the web (if a 
data connection is available).

After signing in, your phone will sync with your Google services, such as 
Gmail, Contacts, and Google Calendar. You can also use Maps, download 
applications from Play Store, back up your settings to Google servers, and 
take advantage of other Google services on your phone.

Summary of Contents for STYLO 2 PLUS

Page 1: ...www lg com MFL69585301 1 0 ENGLISH USER GUIDE LG MS550 ...

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Page 3: ... Magnuson Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the product is free 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 stat...

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Page 9: ...ited Warranty in any way and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty If you keep this product and do not opt out then you accept all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision described above ...

Page 10: ...rd 30 Removing the memory card 31 Touch screen tips 31 Tap or touch 31 Touch and hold 32 Drag 32 Swipe or slide 32 Double tap 33 Pinch to Zoom 33 Google account setup 34 Creating your Google account 34 Signing into your Google account 34 Locking and unlocking the device 35 KnockON 35 Knock Code 35 Changing the screen lock method 36 Smart Lock 36 Home screen 37 Getting to Know the Home Screen 37 Re...

Page 11: ...in and out 57 Playing a video 57 Deleting photos videos 58 Email 58 Adding an account 58 Working with account folders 58 Composing and sending email 59 Changing the Email app general settings 59 Deleting an email account 59 Music 60 Playing a song 60 Music player options 60 Clock 62 Alarm 62 World clock 62 Timer 62 Stopwatch 63 Calculator 63 Calendar 63 Voice Recorder 64 Recording a sound or voice...

Page 12: ... 81 Mini view 83 Shortcut key 83 Google services 83 Fingerprints security 83 Quick Cover View 84 Pen 84 Dual window 85 Date time 85 Storage USB 85 Battery power saving 85 Memory 86 Apps 86 Tap pay 86 Backup reset 86 About phone 87 Appendix 88 Phone software update 89 FAQ 91 Anti Theft Guide 94 More information 95 Open Source Software Notice Information 95 Trademarks 95 For Your Safety 96 ...

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

Page 14: ...Pop options Hide display the Pen Pop options Open the Pop Memo to write a memo Open the Capture and use the current screen image in a memo Open the Pop Scanner to capture a photo with the camera and use it in a memo Open the QuickMemo and view current memos Add a shortcut to the app of your choice NOTE Ţ You can change the personalized shortcut by touching and holding icon in the Pen Pop options ...

Page 15: ...il attachment Using the Dual window 1 Tap Dual window NOTE Ţ While viewing an app you can tap Dual window to automatically set that app in the top window then select the second app 2 Tap the app icon you want to use The first app you tap opens in a window at the top of the screen The second app opens in the bottom window 3 Tap a window to select and use it Ţ A blue box appears around the selected ...

Page 16: ... then place it on the Power Lock Key again Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered NOTE Ţ Make sure that your fingers and the Power Lock Key are clean and dry Ţ Moisture lotions sweat oils cut or dry skin might affect fingerprint recognition Certain activities can also temporarily affect fingerprint recognition including exercising showering swimming cooking or...

Page 17: ...res you will love 16 Mini view To shrink the screen for use with one hand swipe left or right across the Home touch buttons To close the Mini view tap To turn this feature on or off tap General tab Mini view ...

Page 18: ...Slide The function is displayed as a small window on your screen 2 Using the following options Tap to expand the window to full window size Tap to adjust the window s transparency Tap to close the QSlide window Drag to adjust the size of the QSlide window 3 You can use and tap the screen under the QSlide windows when the transparency bar is not full NOTE Ţ QSlide can support up to two windows at t...

Page 19: ...ap to undo the most recent action Tap to redo the most recently deleted action Tap to insert text into your memo Tap to select the pen type and color Tap to use the eraser to erase the pen marks on the memo Tap to crop the memo image Tap to share the memo or change the background paper style Tap to hide or display the toolbar NOTE Ţ Please use a fingertip while using the Capture feature Do not use...

Page 20: ...re connect File sharing SmartShare Beam and swipe to activate it NOTE Ţ Make sure that your device is connected to the same wireless network as the file transfer target device Ţ Make sure that File sharing is turned on in the notification panel of both the device and the target device Sending files to another device 1 Select a file and tap SmartShare Beam You can also share multiple files at once ...

Page 21: ...a connected device from your device 1 From the Gallery or Music app select Nearby devices 2 Select a device from the device list Ţ If the desired device is not seen on the device list check that DLNA is turned on then tap Search nearby devices 3 Play content saved on the selected device ...

Page 22: ...Basics Basics ...

Page 23: ...Ţ USB Cable Ţ Battery NOTE Ţ Items described above may be optional Ţ Always use genuine LG accessories The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Ţ The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 24: ...yout Front Camera Lens Notification LED Proximity Ambient Light Sensor Earpiece Microphone Charger USB Port Headset Jack Power Lock Key Fingerprint Sensor Stylus Pen Speaker Rear Camera Lens Microphone Volume Keys Flash ...

Page 25: ...deo Ţ Control volume continuously NOTE Proximity Sensor Ţ 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 Ţ Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage th...

Page 26: ...n the back of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on Turning your phone off 1 Press and hold the Power Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears 2 Tap Power off in the Phone options menu 3 Tap POWER OFF to confirm that you want to turn off the phone ...

Page 27: ...memory 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 28: ...Basics 27 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 29: ...the USB cable WARNING Ţ 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 Ţ Do not open the back ...

Page 30: ...r Extending your phone s battery life Ţ Turn off radio communications when you are not using If you are not using Wi Fi Bluetooth or GPS turn them off Ţ Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout Ţ Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contacts and other applications Ţ Some applications you download may consume battery power Ţ While using downloaded applications check the ba...

Page 31: ...r device WARNING Ţ 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 Ţ Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover ...

Page 32: ...orrupted 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 Ţ Do not press too hard the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light yet firm tap Ţ Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want Be careful not to ...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...s 33 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 35: ...ount 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 tap NEXT 5 After signing in you can use Gmail and take advantage of Google services on your phone 6 Once you have set up your Google account your phone will automatically synchronize with your Goo...

Page 36: ...nlock 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 Ţ 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 you to create your own unlock code using a combination of...

Page 37: ...ck 2 Select a desired screen lock from None Swipe Knock Code Pattern PIN and Password NOTE Ţ Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock 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 ...

Page 38: ... 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 through the Apps drawer or 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 t...

Page 39: ...tional 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 consume resources unne...

Page 40: ... tap and hold an app then drag it to another location Ţ To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom Ţ To remove an icon from the quick access area drag the icon to the Home screen Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it over another app Ţ A new f...

Page 41: ...lear 1 Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on off Touch and hold the desired button to directly access the settings menu for the function To see more toggle buttons swipe left or right Tap to remove add or rearrange quick setting buttons 2 Current notifications are listed each with a brief description Tap a notification to view it 3 Tap to clear all the notifications When a notification arr...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...rent 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 access han...

Page 44: ...ter Once it s highlighted lift your finger NOTE Ţ 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 45: ...e Notifications panel tap the current connection type and select File transfer 3 A window will pop up on your PC allowing you to transfer the desired data NOTE Ţ The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone Ţ Check the requirements for using File transfer Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista or higher Window Media Player versio...

Page 46: ...Apps Apps ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...d 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 the contact you want to call Answering and rejecting a call Ţ Swipe in any direction to answer an incoming call Ţ Swipe in any direction to decline an incoming call NOT...

Page 49: ...ce call 5 To end all calls tap Viewing your call logs 1 Tap Call logs tab 2 View a list of all dialed received and missed calls NOTE Ţ Tap any call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Ţ 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 carr...

Page 50: ...umber 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 from Gallery 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...

Page 51: ... 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 52: ...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 Allows you to select the shot mode for the picture 5 Tap this icon to open the camera settings men...

Page 53: ...ur picture and the quality of video Combines photos taken at different exposures into one optimal photo Apply film effects to photos Set your 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...

Page 54: ...quence similar to a viewing flipbook Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera Taking delete photos with a gesture There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature Ţ 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 allowi...

Page 55: ...diately 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 Ţ Tap to take pictures while recording video 5 Tap to pause recording video You can res...

Page 56: ...en to view the last video you recorded Tap to edit the video Tap to record another video immediately Tap to open the available sharing options such as Messaging or Bluetooth Tap to delete the video Tap to access additional options Tap to add the video to your favorites ...

Page 57: ... 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 Setting...

Page 58: ...o 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 use QSlide for the Video app 7 Tap to set the various effects 8 Tap to a...

Page 59: ...ile viewing a photo tap Email You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail The Email application supports the following account types POP3 IMAP Microsoft Exchange for Enterprise users and other accounts Ţ Tap Adding an account The first time you open the Email application a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account You can also add your email account us...

Page 60: ... or blind copy to other contacts email addresses 4 Tap the text field and enter your message 5 Touch and hold the text field to edit selected words Bold Italic Underline Text Color 6 Tap to attach the file you want to send with your message 7 Tap to send the message Changing the Email app general settings Ţ Tap Settings Deleting an email account Ţ Tap Settings Remove account Select the account to ...

Page 61: ...rights 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...

Page 62: ... track in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to rewind Tap to adjust the volume Tap to set audio effects 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 addition...

Page 63: ...dd a new alarm 3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap SAVE NOTE Ţ 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 t...

Page 64: ...culator 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 Ţ 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 65: ...ways Recording a sound or voice 1 Tap 2 Tap to begin recording 3 Tap to end the recording 4 Tap to listen to the recording NOTE Ţ Tap to access your recordings You can listen to your saved recordings Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through the applications Ţ Tap ...

Page 66: ... Backup folder in the internal storage to a computer or external storage NOTE Ţ 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 Play store are stored on the Google Drive automatically Ţ Backup files are saved with the file extension lbf under the LG Backup folder on the S...

Page 67: ...device 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 sh...

Page 68: ...s Create new documents or edit any that were created on the web or on another device Play Newsstand Discover more of the news and magazines you care about all in one app Sheets Create edit and collaborate with others on spreadsheets Slides Create edit and collaborate with others on presentations Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Android Pay The simple and safe way...

Page 69: ...Settings Settings ...

Page 70: ...ng the settings app Ţ Tap touch and hold System settings OR Ţ Tap Viewing settings Tap to switch the view mode Ţ List view Scroll up and down through the list Ţ Tab view Swipe left and right or tap the tab you want NOTE Ţ The instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default Tab view setting ...

Page 71: ...ks tab Wi Fi 1 Tap to turn Wi Fi on and start scanning for available Wi Fi networks 2 Tap a network to connect to it Ţ If the network is secured with a lock icon you will need to enter a security key or password 3 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi Fi status NOTE Ţ If you are out of the Wi Fi zone or have set Wi Fi to Off the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile dat...

Page 72: ...e that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device 1 On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on and start scanning for available Bluetooth devices Ţ If you want to detect the visible devices in range additionally tap SEARCH 3 Choose the device you want to pair with from the l...

Page 73: ... the Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on 3 You will receive a request to accept data from the sending device Be sure to select ACCEPT Mobile data Displays the data usage and mobile data usage limit 1 On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab Mobile data 2 Tap to toggle your mobile data connection On or Off This allows you to manage your mobile data usage You can use a Wi Fi network...

Page 74: ... 3 The following option is available Ţ Tag reading Alerts you when reading a tag via NFC Android Beam When this feature is turned on you can transfer app content to another NFC capable device by holding the devices close together Just bring the device together typically back to back and then tap your screen The app determines what gets beamed 1 On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab Share con...

Page 75: ... files with other devices via SmartShare Beam Ţ Help Displays help information about the File sharing feature Media server Allows you to share the phone s multimedia content with nearby DLNA compatible devices 1 On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab Share connect Media server 2 Enable Content sharing option to allow nearby devices to access your content LG AirDrive Allows you to connect to y...

Page 76: ... Networks tab Share connect Printing Printing via wireless printer 1 Select a file or item such as a contact or media file 2 Select the Print option NOTE Ţ Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth compatible devices display and operations may be different and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices USB tethering Allows...

Page 77: ...b Tethering Help Wi Fi Calling Wi Fi Calling can improve your coverage and allows you to make phone calls over a Wi Fi network when a Wi Fi network is available On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab More Wi Fi Calling Mobile networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings such as Mobile data Data roaming etc On the Settings screen tap the Networks tab More Mobile n...

Page 78: ...prevent interruptions from notifications You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set Ţ Lock screen Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen Ţ Apps Allows you to set notifications for individual apps including preventing them from displaying notifications and setting priority Ţ Notification LED Indicate device status via LED ...

Page 79: ...n timeout Set the time delay before the screen automatically turns off Ţ Daydream Select the screen saver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping while docked and or charging Ţ Motion sensor calibration Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor Home screen Allows you to set your home screen settings On the Settings screen tap the Display tab Home screen Ţ Select Hom...

Page 80: ...isplay for your lock screen Ţ Shortcuts Allows you to choose the shortcuts available on the lock screen Ţ Weather animation Enable to show weather animation on the lock screen for the current location Ţ Contact info for lost phone Allows you to display the owner information on the lock screen in case the phone is lost Ţ Lock timer Allows you to set the amount of time before the screen automaticall...

Page 81: ... speed Ţ Reverse buttons Reverse the mouse buttons to use the primary button on the right side Location Turn on location service your phone determines your approximate location using Wi Fi and mobile networks When you select this option you re asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use your location when providing these services On the Settings screen tap the General tab Location Ţ E911 L...

Page 82: ...ne to view and or manage it Ţ ADD ACCOUNT Tap to add new account Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug ins you have installed on your phone On the Settings screen tap the General tab Accessibility Ţ Vision Sets options for people with impaired sight TalkBack Allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people with impaired vision by providing verb...

Page 83: ... to common actions Touch and hold delay Adjust the touch input time Touch and hold for calls Answer or decline calls by tapping and holding the call button instead of dragging it Screen 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 Ţ Accessibility ...

Page 84: ...ount settings On the Settings screen tap the General tab Google services Fingerprints security Use this menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its data On the Settings screen tap the General tab Fingerprints security Ţ Fingerprints Unlock the screen or see locked content with your fingerprint If you need more information please refer to the Fingerprints section in Features you will lo...

Page 85: ...ity certificates Ţ Trust agents Select apps to use without unlocking screen Ţ Screen pin You can enable your device to only show a certain app s screen using screen pin Ţ Usage access for apps Allows you to view usage information of apps on your phone Quick Cover View Using the Quick Cover View you can check incoming calls and stop alarm timer when the cover is closed To unlock the phone while usi...

Page 86: ...you will love Date time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed On the Settings screen tap the General tab Date time Storage USB You can monitor the used and available internal memory in the device On the Settings screen tap the General tab Storage USB Ţ Internal storage Allows you to view information about the internal storage usage Ţ SD card Allows you to view information abo...

Page 87: ...lows you to view details about the apps installed on your phone manage their data and force them to stop On the Settings screen tap the General tab Apps Tap pay You can make payments with your device instead of a credit card On the Settings screen tap the General tab Tap pay NOTE Ţ Turn on NFC to use the Tap pay feature Backup reset Change the settings for managing your settings and data On the Se...

Page 88: ...eset Reset all network settings Ţ Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data If you reset the phone this way you are prompted to re enter the same information as when you first started Android About phone View legal information check phone status and software versions and perform a software update On the Settings screen tap the General tab About p...

Page 89: ...Appendix Appendix ...

Page 90: ...structions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding Please note that removing the USB data cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone NOTE Ţ LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models LG Mobile Phone softwa...

Page 91: ...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 personal data before updating your phone s software LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data Ţ This feature depends on your network service provider region and country ...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ... screen is unlocked Ţ 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 yo...

Page 96: ...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 Ţ Copyright 2016 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG Logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp Ţ Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play Store are tradem...

Page 97: ...For Your Safety For Your Safety ...

Page 98: ...d birth defects or reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Ţ Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode Ţ 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 Ţ Your phone contains an internal battery Do not dispose...

Page 99: ...nal rechargeable battery which should be replaced only by LG or an authorized LG repair center You should never attempt to open or disassemble this device yourself and doing so may cause damage that voids your warranty Ţ Make sure that no sharp edged items such as animal s teeth or nails come into contact with the battery This could cause a fire Ţ Be careful that children do not swallow any parts ...

Page 100: ...rvice provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions about return or exchange policies consult your service provider or phone retailer This mobile 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 ...

Page 101: ...ireless phones The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states The scientific community 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 ...

Page 102: ...eless phone 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 site the proximity of the phone 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 bull...

Page 103: ...d that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom UK made such a recommendation in December 2000 In this report a group of independent experts noted that 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 wa...

Page 104: ...s Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone 613 991 6990 http www rsc ca index php page Expert_Panels_RF Lang_id 120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone 011 41 22 791 21 11 http www who int mediacentre factsheets fs193 en International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection c o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschut...

Page 105: ...elines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mo...

Page 106: ...rization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID ZNFK550BN Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates SAR can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications...

Page 107: ...ary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices tha...

Page 108: ...re referenced in Section 20 19 of the FCC Rules The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call For information about hearing aids and digital wireless ph...

Page 109: ...he device settings and the headphones You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device Ţ Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately Ţ When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Ţ Do no...

Page 110: ...nal standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 American National Standards Institute National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from univ...

Page 111: ...S keep the phone more than six 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON Ţ Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket Ţ Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference Ţ Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some he...

Page 112: ...e before boarding an aircraft Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your phone OFF when in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion...

Page 113: ... void the user s authority to operate the equipment Part 15 105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if...

Page 114: ...f fire or explosion Ţ Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified Ţ Only use the battery with a charging system that has been LG approved and qualified with the system per IEEE Std 1725 Use of an unqualified and non LG approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Ţ Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to c...

Page 115: ...hone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Ţ Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method Ţ Do not damage the power cord by bending twisting or heating Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire Ţ Do not place any heavy items on the power cord Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock...

Page 116: ...he 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 generate smoke rupture or flame Ţ If the skin or cloth is smeared with liquid from the battery wash with fresh water It may cause the skin inflammation Ţ Please take your phone to an authorized service center im...

Page 117: ...e phone is not used for a long period time store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged Ţ Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment i e TV or radio may cause interference to the phone Ţ Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged If a damaged antenna contacts skin it may cause a slight burn Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna Ţ Do no...

Page 118: ...el RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results 2 What is the FDA s role concerning the safety of wireless phones Under the la...

Page 119: ...y working group activities as well The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wi...

Page 120: ...nt of cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which peo...

Page 121: ...Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electro Magnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been ...

Page 122: ...ebsite http www fcc gov oet rfsafety gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone s RF exposure level in the online listing 8 What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE is developing a technical standard for measuring the Radio Frequency RF ...

Page 123: ... the scientific data does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use 10 What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you...

Page 124: ... by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible inte...

Page 125: ...emember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer including automatic redial and memory Also work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hand...

Page 126: ...mbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary suspend conversations which have the potential to divert ...

Page 127: ...rd 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 Before deciding to use your mobile device while operating a vehicle it is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction s local laws or other regulations...

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