LG G STYLO User manual

MFL69142201 (1.0)
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USEr GUIdE

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User Guide
• Somecontentandillustrationsmaydifferfromyourdevicedependingonthe
region,serviceprovider,softwareversion,orOSversion,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.
• Availableaccessoriesmayvarydependingonyourregion,countryorservice
provider.
• Thisdeviceisnotsuitableforpeoplewhohaveavisualimpairmentduetothe
touchscreenkeyboard.
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2Important Customer Information
Important Customer Information
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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 PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:Connectingtoimproperlygroundedequipmentcanresultinanelectric
shocktoyourdevice.ThisproductisequippedwithaUSBcableforconnectingtoa
desktopornotebookcomputer.Besureyourcomputerisproperlygrounded(earthed)
beforeconnectingthisproducttothecomputer.Thepowersupplycordofadesktop
ornotebookcomputerhasanequipment-groundingconductorandagroundingplug.
Theplugmustbepluggedintoanappropriateoutletwhichisproperlyinstalledand
groundedinaccordancewithalllocalcodesandordinances.

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Important Customer Information
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT
Use the correct external power source
Aproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthe
electricalratingslabel.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpowersourcerequired,consult
yourauthorizedserviceproviderorlocalpowercompany.Foraproductthatoperates
frombatterypowerorothersources,refertotheoperatinginstructionsthatare
includedwiththeproduct.
Handle battery packs carefully
ThisproductcontainsaLi-ionbattery.Thereisariskoffireandburnsifthebattery
packishandledimproperly.Donotattempttoopenorservicethebatterypack.Donot
disassemble,crush,puncture,shortexternalcontactsorcircuits,disposeofinfireor
water,orexposeabatterypacktotemperatureshigherthan60°C(140°F).
WARNING
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or
burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose
to temperature above 60°C (140°F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace
only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according
to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.
Take extra precautions
• Keepthebatteryordevicedryandawayfromwateroranyliquidasitmaycause
ashortcircuit.
• Keepmetalobjectsawaysotheydon’tcomeincontactwiththebatteryorits
connectorsasitmayleadtoshortcircuitduringoperation.
• ThephoneshouldbeonlyconnectedtoproductsthatbeartheUSB-IFlogoorhave
completedtheUSB-IFcomplianceprogram.
• Donotuseabatterythatappearsdamaged,deformed,ordiscolored,oronethat
hasanyrustonitscasing,overheats,oremitsafoulodor.

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• Alwayskeepthebatteryoutofthereachofbabiesandsmallchildren,toavoid
swallowingofthebattery.Consultadoctorimmediatelyifthebatteryisswallowed.
• Onlyusethebatterywithachargingsystemthathasbeenqualifiedwiththe
systemperthisstandard,IEEE-Std-1725-200x.Useofanunqualifiedbatteryor
chargermaypresentariskoffire,explosion,leakageorotherhazard.
• Replacethebatteryonlywithanotherbatterythathasbeenqualifiedwiththe
systemperthisstandard,IEEE-Std-1725-200x.Useofanunqualifiedbatterymay
presentariskoffire,explosion,leakageorotherhazard.
• Avoiddroppingthephoneorbattery.Ifthephoneorbatteryisdropped,especially
onahardsurface,andtheusersuspectsdamage,takeittoaservicecenterfor
inspection.
• Ifthebatteryleaks:
Donotallowtheleakingfluidtocomeincontactwithskinorclothing.Ifcontact
occurs,flushtheaffectedareaimmediatelywithcleanwaterandseekmedical
advice.
Donotallowtheleakingfluidtocomeincontactwitheyes.Ifcontactoccurs,DO
NOTrub;rinsewithcleanwaterimmediatelyandseekmedicaladvice.
Takeextraprecautionstokeepaleakingbatteryawayfromfireasthereisa
dangerofignitionorexplosion.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Keepthisproductawayfromexcessivemoistureandextremetemperatures.Donot
leavetheproductoritsbatteryinsideavehicleorinplaceswherethetemperaturemay
exceed140°F(60°C),suchasonacardashboard,windowsill,orbehindglassthatis
exposedtodirectsunlightorstrongultravioletlightforextendedperiodsoftime.This
maydamagetheproduct,overheatthebattery,orposearisktothevehicle.

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Important Customer Information
PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones
are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.
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.
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,

6Important Customer Information
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE
• Avoidusingyourphonenearmetalstructures(forexample,thesteelframeofa
building).
• Avoidusingyourphonenearstrongelectromagneticsources,suchasmicrowave
ovens,soundspeakers,TVandradio.
• Useonlyoriginalmanufacturer-approvedaccessories,oraccessoriesthatdonot
containanymetal.
• Useofnon-originalmanufacturer-approvedaccessoriesmayviolateyourlocalRF
exposureguidelinesandshouldbeavoided.
INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS
Thisproductmaycausemedicalequipmenttomalfunction.Theuseofthisdeviceis
prohibitedinmosthospitalsandmedicalclinics.
Ifyouuseanypersonalmedicaldevice(s),consultthemanufacturerofyourdevice(s)
todetermineifthedevice(s)areadequatelyshieldedfromexternalRFenergy.Your
physicianmaybeabletoassistyouinobtainingthisinformation.TurnyourphoneOFF
inhealthcarefacilitieswhenanyregulationspostedintheseareasinstructyoutodo
so.Hospitalsorhealthcarefacilitiesmaybeusingequipmentthatcouldbesensitiveto
externalRFenergy.
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.

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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.

8Table of contents
Table of contents
Important Customer Information .............2
Important notice .....................................12
Getting to know your phone...................16
Phone layout..........................................16
Stylus Pen .............................................18
Installing the SIM or USIM card..............19
Charging the phone ...............................21
Unlocking the screen .............................22
Smart Lock............................................22
Your Home screen...................................23
Touch screen tips ..................................23
Home screen .........................................24
Customizing the Home screen ...............25
Returning to recently-used applications...26
Notifications panel.................................27
On-screen keyboard ..............................30
Special Features .....................................31
Gesture shot..........................................31
KnockON ...............................................32
Knock Code ...........................................32
Dual window..........................................33
QuickMemo+.........................................34
Google account setup.............................35
Connecting to Networks and Devices....36
Wi-Fi .....................................................36
Bluetooth...............................................37
Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................38
SmartShare ...........................................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...........................................42
Contacts..................................................43
Searching for a contact..........................43
Adding a new contact ............................43
Favorites contacts..................................44
Creating a group....................................44
Messaging...............................................45
Sending a message ...............................45
Conversation view .................................46
Changing message settings...................46
Email .......................................................47
Managing email accounts......................47
Working with account folders.................47
Composing and sending email...............48

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Camera and Video...................................49
Camera options on the viewfinder..........49
Using the advanced settings ..................50
Taking a photo ......................................50
Once you have taken a photo.................51
Recording a video..................................51
After recording a video...........................52
Gallery...................................................53
Multimedia..............................................56
Music ....................................................56
Utilities ....................................................58
Clock.....................................................58
Calculator..............................................59
Calendar................................................60
Voice Recorder ......................................60
Voice Search..........................................61
Downloads ............................................61
Browsing the Web...................................62
MetroWeb..............................................62
Chrome .................................................64
Settings...................................................65
Networks...............................................65
Sound & notification ..............................68
Display ..................................................70
General..................................................72
Phone software update ..........................78
Phone software update..........................78
About this user guide .............................80
About this user guide.............................80
Trademarks ...........................................81
Troubleshooting ......................................82
FAQ ..........................................................86
Safety ......................................................92
Consumer Information About Radio
Frequency Emissions .............................94
Consumer Information on SAR ...............98
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices .........100
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss....102
TIA Safety Information .........................103
Safety Information ...............................106
FDA Consumer Update.........................111
Driving.................................................117
10 Driver Safety Tips ...........................118
Limited Warranty Statement.................121

10 Important Customer Information
Violationoftheinstructionsmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING:ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Wash hands after handling .
• Neveruseanunapprovedbatterysincethiscoulddamagethephoneand/
orbatteryandcouldcausethebatterytoexplode.
• Neverplaceyourphoneinamicrowaveovenasitwillcausethebatteryto
explode.
• Donotdisposeofyourbatterynearfireorwithhazardousorflammable
materials.
• 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.
• Donotusethephoneinareaswhereitsuseisprohibited.(Forexample:
aircraft)
• Donotexposethebatterychargeroradaptertodirectsunlightoruseitin
placeswithhighhumidity,suchasabathroom.
• Donotuseharshchemicals(suchasalcohol,benzene,thinners,etc.)or
detergentstocleanyourphone.Thiscouldcauseafire.
• Donotdrop,strike,orshakeyourphoneseverely.Itmayharmtheinternal
circuitboardsofthephone.
• Donotuseyourphoneinhighexplosiveareasasthephonemaygenerate
sparks.
• Donotdamagethepowercordbybending,twisting,pulling,orheating.Do
notusetheplugifitislooseasitmaycauseelectricshockorfire.
• 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orfire.
• Donothandlethephonewithwethandswhileitisbeingcharged.Itmay
causeanelectricshockorseriouslydamageyourphone.
Caution

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Important Customer Information
• Donotdisassemblethephone.
• Donotplaceoranswercallswhilechargingthephoneasitmayshort-
circuitthephoneand/orcauseelectricshockorfire.
• 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.
• Storethebatteryoutofreachofchildren.
• Becarefulthatchildrendonotswallowanyparts(suchasearphone,
connectionpartsofthephone,etc.)Thiscouldcauseasphyxiationor
suffocationresultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
• Unplugthepowercordandchargerduringlightningstormstoavoidelectric
shockorfire.
• OnlyusethebatteriesandchargersprovidedbyLG.Thewarrantywillnot
beappliedtoproductsprovidedbyothersuppliers.
• Onlyauthorizedpersonnelshouldservicethephoneanditsaccessories.
Faultyinstallationorservicemayresultinaccidentsandconsequently
invalidatethewarranty.
• Anemergencycallcanbemadeonlywithinaservicearea.Foran
emergencycall,makesurethatyouarewithinaserviceareaandthatthe
phoneisturnedon.
• Yourphoneisanelectronicdevicethatgeneratesheatduringnormal
operation.Extremelyprolonged,directskincontactintheabsenceof
adequateventilationmayresultindiscomfortorminorburns.Therefore,use
carewhenhandlingyourphoneduringorimmediatelyafteroperation.
• Useandstoreyourphoneintemperaturesbetween0°C/32°Fand
45°C/113°F,ifpossible.Exposingyourphonetoextremelyloworhigh
temperaturesmayresultindamage,malfunction,orevenexplosion.

12 Important notice
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10MBofspaceavailableinyourphonememory,yourphone
cannotreceivenewmessages.Youmustcheckyourphonememoryanddeletesome
data,suchasapplicationsormessages,tomakemorememoryavailable.
To uninstall applications:
1 FromtheHomescreen,tap >Apps tab(ifnecessary)> >General tab>
Apps.
2 Onceallapplicationsappear,scrolltoandselecttheapplicationyouwantto
uninstall.
3 TapUninstall,thentapOKtoconrm.
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Important notice
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Locationservices(includingGPS),turnthemoff.
• Reducescreenbrightnessandsetashorterscreentimeout.
• TurnoffautomaticsyncingforGmail,Calendar,Contactsandotherapplications.
NOTE:
• 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.
WARNING
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.

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4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
Ifyourphoneneedstoberestoredtoitsoriginalsettingsandcondition,useaHard
Reset(FactoryReset).
1 Turnthepoweroff.
2 PressandholdthePower/Lock Key+Volume Down Keyatthesametime.
3 ReleaseonlythePower/Lock Keywhenthebootlogoisdisplayed,then
immediatelypressandholditagain.
4 ReleaseallofthekeyswhentheFactorydataresetscreenisdisplayed.
5 PresstheVolume Down KeytoscrolltoYes,thenpressthePower/Lock Keyto
continue.
6 PresstheVolume Down KeytoscrolltoYesoncemore,thenpressthePower/
Lock Keytoconrm.
7 Yourphoneperformsafactoryreset.
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.

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Important notice
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.
To stop applications:
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awindow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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Phone layout
Notification LED
Earpiece Proximity Sensor
Front Camera Lens
Microphone
Microphone Charger/USB port
Headset Jack
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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Getting to know your phone
Volume Keys
Power/Lock Key
Stylus Pen
Laser Detection Auto-focus
Speaker
Rear Camera Lens
NFC Touch Point
Flash
Power/Lock Key • Pressandholdtoaccessthemenutoturnyourphoneoff,restartit,orturnairplane
modeonandoff.
• Pressoncequicklytowakeorlockthescreen.
Volume Keys While screen is off
• PressandholdtheUpkeytolaunchQuickMemo+.
• PressandholdtheDownkeytolaunchtheCamera.
On the Home screen
• Controlringervolume.
During a call
• Controlyourearpiecevolume.
When playing audio/video
• Controlvolumecontinuously.
WARNING
Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part
of the NFC antenna.

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NOTE: Laser Detection Auto-focus Sensor
Detects the distance between the rear camera and nearby objects using laser
technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at
short or long distances.
Stylus Pen
YourLGGStylocomeswithaconvenientstyluspenthatyoucanusetoinput
commandsandnavigateyourphone.Italsoworkswellwithpopularwritingand
drawingapplications.
Toremovethestylus,slideitoutfromthetopofthephone.