LG 855 User manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
YourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
YourPhone:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Front View ofYourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ViewingtheDisplayScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Features ofYourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
TurningYourPhone Onand Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MakingCalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Addinga ContacttoYour Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . .14
BatteryandCharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DeviceFunction Keys .........................19
TouchscreenNavigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Your HomeScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
DisplayingYourPhone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
CreatingaGoogle Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
SafetyandWarrantyInformation . . . . . . . .47
Important SafetyInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
GeneralPrecautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
MaintainingSafeUse of and
AccesstoYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
UsingYour Phone With aHearing AidDevice . . .53
Caringforthe Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Radiofrequency(RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Owner’sRecord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Table of Contents
Note: TheuserinterfaceofGoogleapplications(Google
Search,GoogleMaps,Navigation, etc.)can varydependingon
itssoftware version.

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Introduction
This UserGuide introduces you to your wireless
service and all the features of your new phone.
It’s divided into four sections:
lSection1: Getting Started
lSection2: Your Phone
lSection 3: Service Features
lSection 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout thisguide, you’ll find tips that
highlight special shortcuts andtimely
remindersto help youmake themost of your
newphoneand service.TheTableof Contents
andIndexwill also help youquickly locate
specificinformation.
You’ll get the most out ofyour phoneif you read
each section. However, if you’dliketo get right
to aspecific feature, simply locate that section
intheTableof Contentsandgodirectlyto that
page. Follow the instructions inthat section,
andyou’ll be readyto use yourphonein no time.

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Section 1
Your Phone

2 Section 1A: Your Phone:The Basics
Your Phone: The Basics
In This Section
lFrontViewofYourPhone
lViewingtheDisplayScreen
lFeaturesofYourPhone
lTurningYour PhoneOnand Off
lUsingYourPhone’sBatteryand Charger
lNavigatingThroughPhoneMenus
lDisplayingYourPhoneNumber
lMakingandAnsweringCalls
lEnteringText
Yourphoneispackedwithfeaturesthatsimplify
yourlifeandexpandyourabilitytostay
connectedtothe peopleand informationthat
areimportant toyou.This section will guide you
through the basic functions and calling
features of your phone.

FrontViewofYourPhone
FrontView
Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics 3
PhoneBasics
5. Home Key
6. Menu Key
12. Earpiece
11.Touchscreen
8. Search Key
7. Back Key
2. Proximity Sensor
9. Mobile ID Key
10. Appplication Tab
4. Phone Key
3. Status Bar
1. Front-Facing Camera Lens

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1. Front-FacingCameraLensAllows you to take a
self-shot.
2. ProximitySensors senses proximity toward
other objects (such as your head) so that
touch commands are not accidentally
activated during a call.
Note: Pleasebecarefulnot to cover the sensorwitha
protectivefilm,pouch,oraprotectivecasenot authorizedby
LG.
3. StatusBar provides information about your
device’s status and options, such as signal
strength, ringer setting, messaging, and
battery charge.The Status Bar displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications
(on the left) and icons indicating the device's
status (on the right), along with the current
time.
4. PhoneKey displays the dialpad so you can dial
a number. It also provides additional tabs to
access Call log, Contacts, and your Favorites.
5. HomeKey returns to the Home screen. If
you're already viewing one of extension
panes, it opens the central Home screen.
Touch and hold to display recently used
applications.
6. MenuKey allows you to access your device's
main functions menu from the Home screen:
Add , Wallpaper , Settings , SwitchID , Search , and
More ( Manageapps and Notifications ). While in
an application, tap to open a list of available
options.
Notification icons Status icons

Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics 5
7. BackKey returns to the previous screen. It also
closes pop-up display items such as menus
and dialog boxes.
8. SearchKey displays the Quick Search box that
can be used to search for a key term both on
the device and online.
vFor example, entering the word “Pa”will
display any matching entries from your
device’s Contacts list, installed applications,
or will suggest search terms.
vTouch and hold to launch Voice Search where
you can initiate a Google™ search by verbally
entering search terms.The device recognizes
your spoken words and initiates a Web
search.
9. MobileIDKey launches the Mobile ID
application from where you can replace a
current ID or get a new one.
10. ApplicationsTab opens the Applications
screen to view installed applications.
11. Touchscreen displays all the information
needed to operate your device, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the
date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.
12. Earpiecelets you hear the caller and
automated prompts.
PhoneBasics

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FrontView
3.Rear-Facing
Camera Lens
9. MicroSD™Slot
2. Power/Lock Key
6. Fingertip Cutout
8. 3.5 mm Headset Jack
7. Volume Keys
1. Charger/Accessory Port
10. Quick Launch Key
4. Flash
5. Speaker

Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics 7
1. Charger/AccessoryPort allows you to connect
the device charger or an optional USB cable .
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the
incorrect port may damage the device.
2. Power/LockKey locks the screen. Press and
hold to open the Phone options menu for the
following options: Silent mode, Airplane
mode, and Power off.
3. Rear-FacingCameraLenslets you take pictures
and videos.
4. Flashhelps take pictures and video in darker
lighting.
5. Speakerlets you hear the different ringers
and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller‘s voice in speakerphone mode.
6. FingertipCutout allows you to lift and remove
the device's back cover.
7. Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer
and media volumes or the in-call volume
during a call. When you press and hold the
downVolume Key, the phone switches to the
Sound-off mode.
8. 3.5mmHeadset Jack allows you to plug in a
headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an
accessory into the incorrect jack may damage
the device.
9. microSDSlot accommodates the pre-installed
microSD™ card (expandable up to 32GB).
Note: Insert a microSD card to use thecamera and other
multimediafeatures. Multimedia contentswillbesavedin
themicroSDcard.YourLGMarqueehas amicroSD™cardpre-
installed.
10. QuickLaunchKeygives you quick access to the
specific feature you previously allocate to this
key. Camera is allocated by default.
PhoneBasics

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ViewingtheDisplayScreen
TheStatusBar appearsat thetopofthescreen.It
displaysiconsindicatingthatyou’vereceived
notifications(onthe left)andiconsindicatingthe
device’sstatus(onthe right),along withthe current
time.
Ifyouhavemorenotificationsthancanfit inthe
StatusBar, theicon promptsyoutoopenthe
StatusBarto viewthem all.Thefollowinglist
identifiesthesymbolsyou’llseeon yourdevice's
displayscreen:
SignalStrength – Showsyourcurrent signal
strength(The more barsdisplayed,the
strongerthe signal).
NoService –Your phone cannot finda
usablesignal.
3GConnected– Indicatesthat 3G data
service isavailable.
3GInUse– Indicatesthat 3G data service is
inuse.
1xDataConnected – Indicatesthat1x data
serviceisavailable.
1xDataServiceInUse– Indicates that 1x
dataservice is in use.
BluetoothOn –IndicatesthatBluetoothis
on.
BluetoothConnected– Indicatesthat the
phoneis connected to a Bluetooth device.
GPSOn– Indicatesthat GPSis on.
Notification icons Status icons

Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics 9
GPSCommunicating– Indicatesthat the
deviceis receivinglocationdatafromGPS.
AirplaneMode – Indicates that the device
isin Airplane Mode.
SpeakerphoneOn– Indicatesthat
Speakerphoneis on.
NomicroSD– Indicatesthat no microSD
cardis installed.
VibrateMode– Indicatesthat the ringer
volume is set to vibrateand all sounds are
silenced.
RingerSilenced– Indicatesthat all sounds
areturned off.
Muted– Indicates thatthephone's
microphoneis muted.
VeryLowBattery – Indicates that the
batterychargeisverylow.
LowBattery– Indicates that thebattery
chargeis low.
BatteryDrained(40%)– Indicatesthat the
batterychargeispartially drained.
BatteryFull– Indicatesthat the battery is
fullycharged.
BatteryCharging– Indicatesthat the
batteryis charging.
AlarmClock – Indicates that analarm isset.
NewGmailMessage– Indicatesanew
Gmailmessage.
NewTextorMultimediaMessage–
Indicates that you have received a newtext
ormultimedia message.
NewEmail – Indicatesa new Email
message.
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ProblemWithTextOrMultimedia Message
Delivery– Indicates atext or multimedia
messageis undeliverable.
NewGoogleTalkMessage–Indicatesthat
youhavereceivedanewGoogleTalk
message.
NewVoicemail – Indicatesthat youhave
receivedanew voicemailmessage.
UpcomingEvent – Alerts youtoan
upcomingevent.
DataIsSyncing– Application syncisactive
andsynchronizationisinprogressfor
Gmail,Calendar,and Contacts.
ProblemWithSign-InOrSync–Therehasbeen
anissuewithyourconnectiontotheGoogle
serveroryouwerenotproperlysignedinto
youraccount.InordertouseGoogle
applicationsorsyncfeatures,youmustsetup
andsignintoanactiveGoogleaccount.
OpenWi-FiNetworkAvailable – Indicates
that an openWi-Fi network is available.
USBConnected–Thedevicehas detected
anactiveUSB connection.
USBDebugging Connected–The device
hasdetectedanactiveUSB connectionand
isin a USB Debugging mode.
MoreNotificationsNot Displayed–
Indicates that there aremorenotifications
which arenot displayed in the Status Bar.
CallInProgress– Indicatesthat a callis in
progress.
CallInProgressUsingBluetoothHeadset –
Indicates that a call isin progress using the
Bluetoothheadset.
MissedCall–Indicatesthatyouhave
missedcalls.

Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics 11
UploadingData– Indicatesthat your
deviceis uploading data.
DownloadingData– Indicates that your
deviceis downloading data.
DownloadFinished– Indicates that a
downloadis complete.
ConnectedToVPN – Indicatesthat the
deviceis connected to aVirtualPrivate
Network.
DisconnectedFromVPN –Indicatesthat
thedevice is disconnected fromtheVirtual
PrivateNetwork.
SongIsPlaying– Indicates that a song is
playing.
TTY– Indicates that your phone is
operating inTTY mode.
FeaturesofYourPhone
Congratulations on the purchase of your
phone. The LG Marqueeis an easy-to-use,
lightweight and reliable phone that offers
many significant features and service options.
The following list previews some of those
features of the phone:
vData service provides access to the wireless
Internet in digital mode.
vVoicemail and text messaging provide quick
and convenient messaging capabilities.
vGames, ringtones, wallpapers, and other
applications can be downloaded to make
your phone as unique as you are. Additional
charges may apply.
vThe Calendar offers several personal
information management features to help
you manage your busy lifestyle.
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vThe Location feature works in conjunction
with available location-based services.
vThe on-screen keyboard lets you quickly type
messages with one keypress per letter.
vDirect dial shortcuts let you dial phone
numbers with one touch.
TurningYourPhoneOnandOff
Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by
using the Power/Lock Key .
TurningYour Phone On
©Pressandhold .
TurningYourPhoneOff
1. Pressandhold fortwosecondsuntil
youseethe
Phone options menu.
2. Tap Poweroff andthentap OK topoweroff
thedevice.

Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics 13
MakingCalls
There are several convenient ways to place calls
from your device.
1. Tap > .
Note: Ifnecessary,tapthe Phonetabto access the dialpad.
2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen
dial pad and tap .
©If you enter a wrong number, tap to
erase digits one by one.
©To erase the entire number, touch and hold
.
Optionsduringacall:
©You can open other applications during a
call. The in-call icon will appear in the
Status Bar while the call is underway.
©Press theVolume Keys to adjust the call
volume.
©Use the on-screen keys to add another call
on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for
other options, as described in In-Call
Options.
3. Tap to end the call.
Note: To redialyour last outgoing call,follow step 1to access
thedialpad,tap the Calllogtab,locatethecallentryandtap
to the right of it.
You can also make calls from your Contacts list,
from the Call log, and using Voice Dialer.
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AddingaContacttoYour
Favorites
Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you
communicate with most often.
Toaddacontactto yourfavorites:
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact entry to view its details.
3. Tap the star to the right of the contact's
name (The gold star indicates that the
contact has been added successfully).
Toremoveacontactfromyourfavoriteslist:
1. Tap > > Favorites.
2. Tap a contact entry to view its details.
3. Tap the gold star to theright of thecontact's
name.The star will turn gray,indicatingthat
it has beenremovedfrom your Favorites.
BatteryandCharger
WARNING: Use only LG-approved batteries and chargers
with your device.The failure to use a LG-approved battery
and charger may increase the risk that your phone will
overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily
injury, death, or property.
BatteryCapacity
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery
before it is fully drained.The battery provides up
to 5 hours of continuous digital talk time.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the
battery icon blinks. When there are
approximately two minutes of talk time left, the
device can sound an audible alert and then turn
off.