LG Optimus F60 User Guide
LG Optimus F60 User Guide
LG Optimus F60 User Guide
User Guide
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Important Customer Information 1
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to
avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all
warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily
injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the
following precautions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the
designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous
and will invalidate any approval given to this product.
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s
navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s
phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If
you want to use this device when its use is restricted on board an aircraft,
remember to switch to Airplane Mode which turns off RF functions that
could cause interference.
4 Important Customer Information
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or
where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive
atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats,
chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal
powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where
flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user
should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised
not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas
stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of
radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting
operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere
are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas,
below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or
metal powders.
ROAD SAFETY
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication services
with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some
countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.
Important Customer Information 5
HEARING AIDS
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider,
or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.
6 Important Customer Information
NON-IONIZING RADIATION
Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its
normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from
interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are
advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for personal
safety, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to
come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Use only
the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may
impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and
SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-
compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure
optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is
within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your
device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may
impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level
than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN
USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.
HAC
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of
the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer
wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for
use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this
phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or
cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult
your service 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.
Table of Contents 7
Cautions
The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps,
Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.
Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set to On.
With the Android operating system, some available Play Store
applications only operate correctly with phones that have a specific
screen resolution. Please be advised that some of the applications on
the Play Store may not be available for your phone due to an LCD
resolution requirement that does not match your phone. In addition,
please be aware that 3rd party applications with programming defects
may cause issues with your phone, including lock-ups and resets.
Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate
Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office.
* Service not available everywhere.
* Information subject to change.
Getting to know your phone 11
Phone Overview
Earpiece
Front Camera Lens
Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported
applications.
Proximity Sensor
Power/Lock Key
• Press and hold to power on and off, restart, or enable
Airplane mode, or change the ringer type.
• Turns your screen on and off and locks it.
Touch screen
Back Key
• Returns to the previous screen.
• Closes pop-up menus and dialog boxes.
Home Key
• Returns to the Home screen from any screen.
• Touch and hold to open Google Now.
WARNING! Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch
screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This
could cause the sensor to malfunction.
TIP! If your phone has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery,
install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds.
12 Getting to know your phone
Power/Lock Key
Volume Keys
• On the Home screen: Controls ringer volume
• During a call: Controls your earpiece volume
• When playing a song: Controls volume
continuously
Rear View
Microphone
3.5mm Headset Jack
Flash
Back Camera Lens
Speaker
2. Slide the Micro SIM card into the Micro SIM card slot. Make sure the
gold contact area on the card is facing downwards and the notched side
is inserted first (see image below).
3. Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone
and the battery and press the battery down until it clicks into place.
14 Getting to know your phone
4. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down
until it clicks into place.
1. Correctly orient the USB Cable with the Charger Adapter, and connect
them. As shown below, both the USB logo on the USB Cable and the LG
logo on the adapter will face toward you.
USB Adapter
USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with
the USB Cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on
your PC first. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB/Charger Port
on your phone (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB port
on your PC. It’s best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop
PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
NOTE You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer.
2. Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is
facing downwards.
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key and
tap System settings > Storage.
2. Tap Erase SD card (twice).
3. If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card
will then be formatted and ready to use.
NOTA If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after
formatting since all the files will have been deleted.
Getting to know your phone 17
KnockON
You can turn on/off the screen by just double-tapping.
To unlock the screen using the KnockON feature
Double-tap the center of the screen quickly when it's off to turn it on. To
turn the screen off, double-tap the Status Bar in any screen (except on the
camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen.
NOTE When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so
will not allow the screen to turn on in order to prevent abnormal turning on in your
pocket or bag.
• Knock Code: Create your own lock code using the 2x2 grid on the
screen. Tap the same sequence you established while the screen is off
to access the Home screen directly.
• Pattern: Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a
screen unlock pattern. It’s recommended that you enter a backup PIN as
well in case you might lose the pattern. Then, you can set vibrate on tap
or whether to make the pattern visible.
• PIN: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
• Password: Enter a password to unlock screen.
Your Home screen 19
Home screen
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can
customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers.
NOTA Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider.
On your Home screen, you can view application icons at the bottom of the
screen on the Quick Keys bar. The Quick Keys bar provides easy, one-touch
access to the functions you use the most.
Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make
a call.
NOTE To add an icon, touch and hold the desired icon and drag it to the Quick Keys bar. Release it
at the desired location. To remove an icon, touch and hold it, then drag it out of the Quick
Keys bar.
TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the
application you want to add and drag it to the desired location.
TIP! Using folders
You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a
Home screen panel, and a folder will be created with both icons in it.
Notifications
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and
alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads.
From the Notifications Panel, you can view your phone’s current status and
pending notifications.
When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons
for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing
things like Wi-Fi or battery strength on the right.
NOTA The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Pending System
notifications notifications
Accessing notifications
Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. To close the
Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen
upwards.
22 Your Home screen
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status Bar report new messages, calendar events,
alarms, as well as ongoing events. The Notifications Panel is displayed
when the Status Bar is swiped down. You can also access the QSlide apps
and Quick Settings from this screen.
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the
status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the
most common ones.
Connected to a Wi-Fi
Battery is charging
network
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard
appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To
manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to
enter text.
Using the keypad & entering text
Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.
Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
Tap to access the keyboard settings. Touch and hold to access the
Clip Tray and Voice input.
Tap to enter a space.
Tap to create a new line in the message field.
Tap to delete the previous character.
When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the
network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use
certain Google services.
Wi-Fi
With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of
the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without
extra charges.
Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application,
but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.
NOTE • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via
the Bluetooth wireless feature.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and
properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance
may be reduced.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may
be incompatible with your device.
Connecting to Networks and Devices 27
USB Tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by
activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a
USB cable.
Making a call
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the keypad.
2. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear .
3. Tap Call to make a call.
4. To end a call, tap End .
TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold .
4. Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be put
on hold.
5. Tap the call entry on the screen to toggle between active calls or tap
Merge calls to merge the calls.
6. To end active calls, tap End . If there is no active call, it will end the
call on Hold.
TIP! Tap Manage members to end and separate individual calls.
Ending a Call
Tap End to end a call.
NOTE To redial recent numbers, touch Redial at the end of the call or find the number
within the Call logs and tap Call to the right of the entry.
If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you will
be notified that you are still on an active call by the green phone icon within
the Status Bar.
Call settings
You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other
special features offered by MetroPCS.
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key and
tap System settings.
2. Tap Call and set any desired options.
32 Contacts
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the
contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing
contacts.
Favorite Contacts
You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.
Creating a group
1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.
2. Tap the Groups tab, then tap the Menu icon and select New group.
3. Enter a name for the new group. You can also set a ringtone for the
group.
4. Tap Add members, select the contacts you want to add to the group,
then tap Save.
5. Tap Save to save the group.
NOTE If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost. They will
remain in your contacts.
34 Messaging
Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive,
easy-to-use menu.
Conversation view
Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological
order and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview
of your conversations.
Sending a message
1. From the Home screen, tap Messaging , then tap Compose to
create a new message.
2. Enter a contact name or phone number in the To field. As you enter the
contact name, matching message appear. You can tap a suggested
recipient. You can also add multiple message
3. Tap the text field to start entering your message.
4. Tap the Menu icon to open the options menu. Choose from any of
the available options.
5. Tap to send your message.
WARNING! The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the text
message is coded and the language used in the message.
If an image, video, or audio file is added to a text message, it will be automatically
converted into a multimedia message and your service plan will be decremented
accordingly.
NOTA When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible notification.
Messaging 35
Using smilies
Liven up your messages using smilies.
When writing a new message, tap and choose a category on the toolbar
at the bottom of the keyboard. You can also tap the Menu icon > Insert
smiley. You can also enter emoticons by tapping > and selecting the
desired emoticon category.
You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail.
The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP
and Exchange.
Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the
account settings you need.
From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Camera .
Options – Tap to display and hide the camera options on the screen.
TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white
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balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next
photo.
The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo
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color or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the
Settings menu.
Gesture shot
The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture
using the front camera.
Tap the Menu icon to access Screen ratio, Subtitles, Share, Settings,
and Detail.
QuickMemo+
The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen
shots.
Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends
with QuickMemo+.
1. Access the QuickMemo+
feature by pressing both
Volume Keys for one
second on the screen you
want to capture.
OR OR
Touch and slide the Status
Bar downward and tap .
NOTE Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo+. Do not use your fingernail.
44 LG Unique Functions
QSlide
The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone’s display for easy
multi-tasking.
OR
1. Open the Notifications Panel, tap (if necessary), then tap the desired
app from the QSlide apps section.
OR
While using an application that supports QSlide, tap . The function will
be displayed continuously as a small window on your screen.
2. Slide to adjust the transparency level.
46 Multimedia
Gallery
You can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy
access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia
files like pictures and videos.
From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery .
You can manage and share all your image and video files with Gallery.
NOTE • Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the
device.
• Some files may not play properly, depending on how they are encoded.
Viewing pictures
Launching Gallery displays your available folders. When another application,
such as Email, saves a picture, the Download folder is automatically created
to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically
creates the Screenshots folder. Tap a folder to open it.
Pictures are displayed by creation date in a folder. Select a picture to view it
full screen. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.
Playing videos
Video files display the icon in the preview. Select a video and tap to
play it.
Setting as wallpaper
When viewing a photo, touch the Menu icon > Set image as and select
Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or Wallpaper.
NOTE • Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.
• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
48 Utilities
Update Center
You can check app updates or software updates and perform updates.
From the Home screen, tap Apps > Update Center .
To adjust the Update Center settings, tap App Updates > Menu icon >
Settings.
Utilities 49
Visual Voicemail
The Visual Voicemail application allows users to view a list of people who
left voicemail messages on your phone. You can listen to your message
without being limited by the date.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > MetroPCS folder > Visual
Voicemail .
2. A list of the voicemail messages will be displayed.
Important! If this is the first time accessing Visual Voicemail, you may be prompted to enter a
new PIN code and touch Next to activate Visual Voicemail.
NOTE To use your phone’s Visual Voicemail capability, you must have the Visual Voicemail
service added to your rate plan.
Voice Recorder
Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.
Google+
Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social
network service.
From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Google folder >
Google+ .
NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Voice Search
Use this application to search webpages using voice.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Google folder >
Voice Search .
2. Tap the mic icon (if necessary) and say a keyword or phrase when Speak
now appears on the screen.
3. Select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Downloads
Use this application to see what files have been downloaded.
From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Downloads .
The Web 51
MetroWEB
Use this application to browse the Internet. The MetroWEB application
gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports,
entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you
are and whatever you enjoy.
NOTE Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.
Check data charges with your network provider.
Viewing webpages
Tap the web address field, enter the web address and tap on the
keyboard.
Opening a page
To open a new page, tap on the Browser toolbar.
To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to
view it.
52 The Web
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu icon > Add to
bookmarks. Enter the desired information and tap OK.
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap on the Browser toolbar and select
one.
History
Tap on the Browser toolbar and select the History tab to open a
webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history,
tap the Menu icon > Settings > Privacy and security > Clear history.
Using QSlide
Use this feature to access the Internet without closing the current
application.
While viewing content on the Browser, tap . You can then browse other
information on your phone. To view the browser in full screen, tap . To
close the browser, tap .
Chrome
Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages.
From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Chrome .
NOTA This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider.
Viewing webpages
Tap the web address field, enter a web address or search criteria, and tap
on the keyboard.
The Web 53
Opening a page
To go to a new page, tap > New tab.
To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to
select it.
Wi-Fi
Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on and connect to available Wi-Fi
networks. Tap again to turn Wi-Fi off.
TIP! How to obtain the MAC address
To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to
enter the MAC address of your phone in the router.
You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: From the Home screen,
tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi > Menu icon > Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC
address.
Bluetooth
Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn Bluetooth on and connect to
available Bluetooth devices. Tap again to turn Bluetooth off.
Mobile data
Displays the data usage and allows you to set the mobile data usage limit.
Tap an app from the list to view data usage information for that particular
app.
Call
Voicemail – Allows you to select your carrier’s voicemail service.
Settings 55
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).
Important! Wi-Fi Calling requires that you use the SIM card that is shipped with your phone.
Also, you must register your address for 9-1-1. Wi-Fi Calling will not work until you have
registered for 9-1-1 by logging into your account at www.metropcs.com. Go to your
profile and click Customer Info and continue on to enter your address.
- To use Wi-Fi Calling, you must first turn on Wi-Fi, connect to a Wi-Fi
network, and then turn on Wi-Fi Calling.
- When the Wi-Fi Calling feature is on, your phone displays the Wi-Fi
Calling icon on the Status Bar.
- To stay on a Wi-Fi call, you must remain within range of the Wi-Fi network.
Your call will drop as you leave the Wi-Fi range. When your Wi-Fi signal
weakens, your phone will beep and display a warning message alerting
you that your call will drop if the signal gets weaker.
Wi-Fi Calling offers three connection options:
Wi-Fi preferred – All calls are made over an available Wi-Fi network. If
there are no available Wi-Fi networks calls are made over the cellular
network.
Cellular network preferred – All calls are made over the cellular
network unless the cellular network is not available, then calls are made
over an available Wi-Fi network.
Never use cellular network – All calls are made over an available Wi-Fi
network. If there are no available Wi-Fi networks, your calls will not
connect.
OUTGOING CALL
Fixed dialing numbers – Turn on and compile a list of numbers that can
be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2, which is available from
your operator. Only numbers within the fixed dial list can be called from
your phone.
INCOMING CALL
Incoming voice call pop-up – Display incoming voice call popup when
an app is in use.
56 Settings
Call reject – Allows you to set the call reject function. Choose from Call
reject mode or Reject calls from.
Decline with message – When you want to reject a call, you can send a
quick message using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a
call during a meeting.
Privacy keeper – Hides the caller name and number for an incoming call.
Call forwarding – Choose whether to divert all calls when the line is
busy, when there is no answer or when you have no signal.
Auto answer – Turn on auto answer with handsfree.
ONGOING CALL
Connection vibration – Vibrates your phone when the other party
answers the call.
TTY mode – Opens a dialog box to set TTY mode to communicate with
other TTY devices.
Hearing aids – Checkmark enables hearing aid compatibility.
END CALL
Power button ends call – Allows you end calls by pressing the Power/
Lock Key instead of the End button on your screen.
OTHERS
Call barring – Lock incoming, outgoing or international calls.
Call duration – View the duration of calls for the last call, all calls, dialed
calls and received calls.
Additional settings – Allows you to change the following settings:
Caller ID – Choose whether to display your number in an outgoing
call.
Call waiting – If call waiting is activated, the handset will notify you of
an incoming call while you are on a call (depending on your network
provider).
Settings 57
DEVICE
Sound
BASIC
Sound profile – Choose Sound, Vibrate only or Silent.
Volumes – Adjust the phone's volume settings to suit your needs and
your environment.
RINGTONES & VIBRATIONS
Ringtone – Set the ringtone for calls. You can also add a ringtone by
tapping at the top right corner of the screen.
58 Settings
Display
SCREEN
Brightness – Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery
performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness. Tap Night
brightness to set brightness to 0% automatically between 12:00am and
6:00am.
Screen timeout – Sets the amount of time before the screen times out.
Screen-off effect – Sets the screen-off effect. Choose from Fade out,
Black hole, and Retro TV.
Auto-rotate screen – Checkmark to set the phone to automatically rotate
the screen based on the phone orientation (portrait or landscape).
Daydream – Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off. On
allows the set screensaver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping
while docked and/or charging. Choose from Clock and Google Photos.
FONT
Font type – Sets the type of font used for the phone and menus.
Font size – Sets the size of the font displayed in the phone and menus.
Settings 59
Home screen
SCREEN
Wallpaper – Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen. Select it
from Gallery, Live Wallpapers, Photos, or Wallpaper gallery.
Screen swipe effect – Sets the effect when you swipe to change
screens. Choose from Basic, Breeze, Accordion, Panorama, Carousel,
Layer, and Domino.
Allow Home screen looping – Checkmark to allow continuous Home
screen scrolling (loop back to first screen after the last screen).
DATA
Home backup & restore – Allows you to back up and restore app and
widget layouts and themes.
TIPS
Help – Displays information regarding the Home screen items and
functions.
Lock screen
SCREEN SECURITY
Select screen lock – Set a screen lock type to secure your phone.
Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock
pattern. Set None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or
Password.
NOTE Screen swipe effect becomes Pattern effect if the screen lock is set to Pattern.
CUSTOMIZE
Wallpaper – Sets your Lock screen wallpaper. Select it from Gallery or
Wallpaper gallery.
Widgets – Allows you to place widgets on the lock screen. To add
widgets, swipe the top part of the lock screen to the right. Then tap the
Add icon.
Missed calls & new messages – Displays notifications of missed calls
and new messages on the lock screen.
60 Settings
Gestures
ANSWER ME
Silence incoming calls – Checkmark to enable you to flip the phone to
silence incoming calls.
OTHERS
Snooze or stop alarm – Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the
device to snooze or stop the alarm.
Pause video – Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the device to
pause the currently playing video.
Help – Opens a help guide on how to use the Gestures features of your
device.
MOTION
Motion sensor calibration – Allows you to improve the accuracy of the
tilt and speed of the sensor.
Storage
INTERNAL STORAGE
Total space – Displays the total space of internal storage.
Settings 61
SD CARD
Mount/Unmount SD card – Mounts and unmounts the microSD card
from your phone so that you can access the data stored in it, format the
card, or safely remove it. This setting is dimmed if there’s no microSD
card installed, if you’ve already unmounted it, or if you’ve mounted the
microSD card on your computer.
Erase SD card – Permanently erases everything on the microSD card
and prepares it for use with your phone.
Battery
BATTERY INFORMATION
See how much battery power is used for device activities. The battery
level displays in a percentage. The remaining time of use is also displayed.
Battery percentage on status bar – Checkmark to display the battery
percentage on the Status Bar.
BATTERY SAVER
Battery saver – Manage the battery for the power saving items. Tap the
switch to turn this feature on. Tap Battery saver for the following
options.
Help – Touch to access some tips for battery saver.
Apps
Use the Apps menu to view details about the applications installed on your
phone, manage their data, and force them to stop.
PERSONAL
The Personal category allows you to configure and manage your personal
information.
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Location
E911 Location – E911 Location cannot be turned off on any mobile celluar
phone.
Mode – Tap location mode to choose from High accuracy (GPS and
networks), Battery saving (Networks only), and Device sensors only
(GPS only).
RECENT LOCATION REQUEST
Displays information about apps that have requested your location
information.
LOCATION SERVICES
Camera – Checkmark to tag photos or videos with their locations.
Google Location Reporting – Allows Google to periodically store and
use your phone's most recent location data in connection with your
Google Account.
Security
ENCRYPTION
Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt the phone to keep it secure.
After encryption, a PIN or password needs to be entered each time you
power the phone on.
Encrypt SD card storage – Allows you to encrypt SD card data on the
phone for security.
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SYSTEM
Shortcut key
Get quick access to Camera by pressing and holding the Volume keys.
Press and hold the Volume Up or Down key when screen is off or locked.
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Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have
installed on your phone.
NOTE Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable.
tab. Draw an "M" on the icon to automatically display the Messaging app.
Draw a "W" ("web") on the icon to automatically launch the Chrome app.
Draw an "S" ("Settings") on the icon to automatically display the settings
app. Draw an "L" ("Lock screen") on the icon to go directly to the Lock
screen.
Screen timeout – Sets the screen timeout. Choose from 15 sec, 30 sec,
1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, and Keep screen turned on.
RECOGNITION
Touch control areas – Tap the Touch control areas switch (at the
upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to
select an area of the screen to limit touch control. Press the Volume
Down Key and tap the Home Key at the same time to activate and
deactivate this feature.
SYSTEM
Auto-rotate screen – Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the
screen depnding on the device orientation (portrait or landscape).
Password voice confimation – Checkmark so that your phone can read
passwords you enter.
Power key ends call – Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by
pressing the Power/Lock Key . When enabled, pressing the Power/
Lock Key during a call does not lock the screen.
Accessibility settings shortcut – Turning this feature on allows you to
activate an accessibility feature by pressing the Home Key three (3)
times. Select an accessibility option to use with this feature from Off,
Show all, TalkBack, Invert colors, Touch assistant, and Accessibility
settings.
One-touch input – Checkmark to enable one-touch input. It allows each
finger touch to enter letter or character on the LG keyboard.
SERVICES
Displays the list of accessibility services installed on your phone.
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Printing
PRINT SERVICES
Cloud Print – Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you
to select a printer via the Cloud feature.
About phone
View legal information and check your phone status and software version.
Phone name – Allows you to view the phone name. Tap to edit it.
Update Center – Allows you to check for Android system software
updates, LG app updates, and other current information.
Network – Allows you to view your network, network type and strength,
service state, roaming status, mobile network state, channel, SID, and IP
address.
Status – Allows you to view the phone number, IMEI, IMEI SV, and ICCID.
Battery – Allows you to view battery status, battery level, and battery use
information.
Hardware information – Allows you to view the model number, hardware
version, up time, Wi-Fi MAC address, and Bluetooth address.
Software information – Allows you to view Android version, baseband
version, kernel version, build number, and software version.
Legal information – Allows you to view the LG apps rights agreement,
open source licenses and Google and MetroPCS legal information.
Patent information – Displays LG patent information.
Phone software update 69
These accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described
below may be optional and sold separately.)
Quick Battery
Start Guide
NOTA • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty.
• Accessories may vary in different regions.
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Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may
violate FCC regulations.
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Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone
with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas
where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while
driving, please observe the following:
O Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility;
O Use hands-free operation, if available;
O Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions or the law require it.
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
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
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Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider
(or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives).
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
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Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your
phone 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.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use
of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an
accessible place at all times after reading it.
General Notice
O Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause
serious injury.
O Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit
card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The
magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic
strip.
O Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality
due to heat generated during use.
O When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe
place with the power cord unplugged.
O Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio)
may cause interference to the phone.
O 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.
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Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common
cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that
using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular
telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to
permanent noise induced hearing loss. This includes the use of
headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth® or other wireless
devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some
studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and
distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and
other potential hearing problems varies.
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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 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 the development of a
detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of
new research programs around the world. The project has also helped
develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues.
The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA)
have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement
(CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry,
and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through
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7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure
I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency
(RF) energy exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in
consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies.
The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit
is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute 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 the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.
fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.html) 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) energy
exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the
participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard,
“Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless
Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques”, sets forth the first
consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is
deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a
tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test
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that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health
hazard exists.
5. Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are
reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while
driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is common
sense. Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are
reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
6. Dial sensibly 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. 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
your attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of
the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in
dangerous situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three
numbers away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of
fire, traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency. Remember, it’s
a free call on your wireless phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless
phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in
your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other
serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local
emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency
assistance number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter
while driving may require attention, but are not 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
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to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular
phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values
for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on
the Cellular Telecommunications 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.
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 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.
Your MS395 has an M3 rating.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or
hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings
mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise.
The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together.
A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is
considered for best use.
In the example to the left, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level
rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the
sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the
hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their
hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in this
context is defined as a signal quality that’s acceptable for normal operation.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark is
intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are
recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions
(ATIS). The U and UT marks are 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.
When you’re talking on a cell phone, it’s recommended that you turn the
BT (Bluetooth) or WLAN mode off for HAC.
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Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your
phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service
or calling a service representative.
Is it possible to set up
Only two-way synchronization is
Data Synchronization one-way-sync with
available.
Gmail?
How to transfer:
Google Google Is it possible to filter No, email filtering is not supported via
Service Account emails? the phone.
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Is it possible to install
Any application that is available on Play
Phone another navigation
Navigation Store and is compatible with the
Function application on my
hardware can be installed and used.
phone?
Is it possible to
Only Gmail and MS Exchange server
Phone synchronize my
Synchronization (Company Email Server) contacts can
Function contacts from all my
be synchronized.
email accounts?
Will my alarm be
Phone audible or will it go off
Alarm No, this is not supported.
Function if the phone is turned
off?
If my Ringer Volume
Phone is set to Off or Your alarm is programmed to be audible
Alarm
Function Vibrate, will I hear my even in these scenarios.
alarm?
Attention:
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied
either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including,
but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a
particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are
scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).