LG Escape 2 -H443 User manual

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MFL68962501 (1.0)
ENGLISH
LG-H443
USER GUIDE

• Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the
software version of the phone, OS version or your service provider, and are subject to
change without prior notice.
• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device
and may not be compatible with other devices.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the
touchscreen keyboard.
• All screen shots in this guide are simulated.
• Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary.

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories
will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and
conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12) MONTHS beginning on
the date of purchase of the product with valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of
purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of manufacture as determined by the unit's
manufacture date code.
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not
assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty
period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment
and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date
of purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service
Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after
the completion of service under this limited warranty.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and
customary manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to
moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized
repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of
food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or
workmanship.
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged
defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(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).
3. WHAT LG WILL DO:
LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that is
covered under this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent
re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install
or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore
recommended that you back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to
avoid the permanent loss of such information.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY
OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS
OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT
OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from
anywhere in the continental United States:
Tel. [phone] or Fax. [phone]
Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. Correspondence may also be mailed to:
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write
for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for
obtaining warranty claims.

7.11 Warranty Laws
The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods:
The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq],
The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq], and
The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act [15
USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703]. A typical 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 state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]
The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect the rights and obligations of parties under the
state Uniform Commercial Code, except the provisions of the Act prevail over provisions of the
Commercial Code when they confl ict. [CC §1790.3.]
For purposes of small claims actions, this course will focus on rights and duties under the state
laws.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Table of Contents
Important Notice..............................9
Getting to know your phone ........12
Front view..........................................12
Installing the SIM or USIM card and
battery...............................................14
Charging the battery .........................17
Inserting a memory card ...................18
Removing the memory card ..............19
Locking and unlocking the device.....19
Your Home screen .........................21
Touch screen tips ..............................21
Home screen .....................................22
Customizing the Home screen ..........23
Returning to recently-used
applications.......................................25
Notifications panel............................25
On-screen keyboard ..........................28
Special Features............................30
Gesture shot......................................30
Glance View ......................................31
KnockON............................................31
Knock Code........................................32
QuickMemo+.....................................32
Google Account Setup..................35
Creating your Google account...........35
Signing into your Google account.....35
Connecting to Networks and
Devices............................................37
Wi-Fi..................................................37
Bluetooth...........................................37
Wi-Fi Direct.......................................39
Transferring data between a PC and
your device........................................40
Calls .................................................41
Making a call.....................................41
Calling your contacts.........................41
Answering and rejecting a call.........41
Making a second call........................42
Viewing your call logs.......................42
Call settings ......................................43
Contacts...........................................44
Searching for a contact.....................44
Adding a new contact.......................44
Favorites contacts.............................44
Creating a group................................45
Joining and Separating Contacts......45
AT&T Address Book (AAB) ................46
Messaging ......................................47
Sending a message...........................47
Conversation view.............................48

Changing your messaging settings...48
Email ................................................49
Managing email accounts.................49
Working with account folders...........49
Composing and sending email..........50
Camera and Video .........................51
Camera options on the viewfinder....51
Using the advanced settings.............52
Taking a photo ..................................53
Once you have taken a photo............53
Recording a video..............................54
After recording a video .....................54
Gallery...............................................55
Multimedia......................................59
Music.................................................59
Utilities............................................61
Clock..................................................61
Calculator..........................................62
Calendar............................................63
Voice Search .....................................63
Downloads ........................................63
LG SmartWorld..................................64
Browsing the Web.........................65
Browser.............................................65
Chrome..............................................66
Settings............................................68
Networks...........................................68
Sound ................................................71
Display...............................................73
General..............................................75
PC software (LG PC Suite) ...........82
For Windows OS ...............................82
For Mac OS........................................83
Software Update............................85
Phone Software Update....................85
LG Mobile Phone Software Update via
Over-the-Air (OTA).............................85
Trademarks .....................................86
Trademarks........................................86
Q&A..................................................87
Accessories....................................88
Troubleshooting .............................89
For Your Safety...............................93
Table of Contents

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Please read this before you start using your phone!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described
in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative.
1. Phone memory
When there is less than 10 MB of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot
receive new messages. You may need to check your phone memory and delete some data,
such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
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 >OK.
2. Optimizing battery life
Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in
the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery
power.
Extending your phone's battery life:
• Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.
• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
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Important Notice
• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
• Some applications you download may consume battery power.
• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.
3. Before installing an open source application and OS
WARNING
If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may
cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by
the warranty.
To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted
sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed applications on your
phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must
uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.
4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to
initialize it.
1 Turn the power off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key on the back of the phone.
3 Release the Power/Lock Key only when the boot logo is displayed, then immediately
press and hold the Power/Lock Key again.
4 Release all keys when the Factory reset screen is displayed.
5 Press the Volume Keys to highlight Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key to continue.

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Important Notice
6 Press the Volume Keys to highlight Yes once more, then press the Power/Lock Key
to confirm.
WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will
be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard
Reset.
5. Opening and switching 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 unnecessarily.
1 Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed.
2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app from
running in the background. Make sure to tap to back out of an app after using it.
• To close an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right. To
clear all apps, tap Clear all.
6. If the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it, remove the
battery and reinsert it. Then power the phone back on.

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Getting to know your phone
Front view
Proximity Sensor
Earpiece
Headset Jack
Front Camera Lens
Microphone
NOTE: Proximity sensor
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
Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display and touch
screen functions. Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other
type of protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.

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Microphone
Volume Keys
NFC Touch Point
Charger/USB port
Power/Lock Key
Rear Camera Lens
Speaker
Flash
Power/Lock
Key
• Turn your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key.
• Press once quickly to lock/unlock the screen.
Volume Keys While the screen is off:
• Press and hold the Volume Up Key to launch QuickMemo+.
• Press and hold the Volume Down Key to launch the camera.
While the screen is on:
• From the Home screen, press to change the ringer type.
• While listening to music or on a call, press to adjust the volume.
WARNING
The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.
Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, which is part of the NFC
antenna.

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Getting to know your phone
Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you need to set it up.
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.

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Getting to know your phone
2 Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the figure. Make
sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward.
WARNING
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be
lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a LG Service Center to remove the
memory card.
NOTE:
Only microSIM cards work with this device.

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Getting to know your phone
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 .

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Getting to know your phone
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A
computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the phone to it using the USB
cable.
WARNING
Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved chargers,
batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay. This can also cause the
battery to explode or damage the device, which is not covered by the warranty.
The Charger/USB Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it
into a power outlet.
NOTE:
Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.

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Getting to know your phone
Inserting a memory card
Your device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Depending on the memory card
manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.
WARNING
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:
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.

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Getting to know your phone
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
1 Tap > > > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card.
2 Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card.
WARNING
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted 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.
Locking and unlocking the device
Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The
device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. This helps to prevent
accidental taps and saves battery power.
To unlock the device, press the Power/Lock Key and swipe the screen in any direction.
NOTE:
Double-tapping on the screen also can wake up the screen instead of the Power/
Lock Key.

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Getting to know your phone
Changing the screen lock method
You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal
information.
1 Tap > > > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock.
2 Select a desired screen lock from Knock Code, Pattern, PIN and Password.
NOTE:
Create or sign in to a Google account before setting an screen lock and remember the
backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock.
Caution!
If you haven't created or signed in to a Google account on the phone and you forgot
your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset. Performing
a hard reset deletes all user applications and user data. Please remember to back up
any important data before performing a hard reset.
TIP! 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's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face.
Setting up Smart Lock
1 Tap > > .
2 Tap Display tab > Lock screen > Smart Lock.
3 Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you need to set up
a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password).