LG 855 User manual

P/N : MFL67471901(1.0)
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LG855
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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.

i
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.

ii

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

4 Section 1A: Your Phone: The Basics
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