LG G3 Vigor User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance........................................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone...............................................................................................................................1
Activate Your Phone .............................................................................................................................4
Complete the Setup Screens................................................................................................................4
Make Your First Call..............................................................................................................................5
Set Up Your Voicemail..........................................................................................................................6
Phone Basics................................................................................................................................................7
Your Phone's Layout.............................................................................................................................7
Turn Your Phone On and Off................................................................................................................8
Screen On/Off...............................................................................................................................9
Lock and Unlock Your Phone.....................................................................................................10
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature..........................................................................11
Guest Mode.........................................................................................................................................11
Set Up Guest Mode ....................................................................................................................11
Use Guest Mode.........................................................................................................................12
Battery and Charger............................................................................................................................12
Extend Your Battery Life.............................................................................................................13
Phone Function Keys..........................................................................................................................14
Recent Apps Key........................................................................................................................14
Work with Menus ........................................................................................................................14
Notifications Panel......................................................................................................................16
Home Key ...................................................................................................................................17
Back Key.....................................................................................................................................17
Touchscreen Navigation.....................................................................................................................17
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................................18
Home Screen..............................................................................................................................18
Extended Home Screen..............................................................................................................19
Use the Applications Key............................................................................................................19
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch.............................................................................19
Applications.................................................................................................................................21
Customize Your Home Screen...................................................................................................23

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Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen........................................................................24
Change the Phone's Wallpaper..................................................................................................25
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen...................................................................26
Access Recently-Used Applications...........................................................................................26
Home Screen Clean View...........................................................................................................27
Quick Access ..............................................................................................................................27
Change the Screen Orientation..................................................................................................27
Status Bar ...........................................................................................................................................28
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard...........................................................................................31
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................................33
Search Your Phone and the Web.......................................................................................................36
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry..................................................................................36
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command........................................................................38
Using Clip Tray....................................................................................................................................38
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................................39
HD™ Voice .........................................................................................................................................39
Make Phone Calls...............................................................................................................................39
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................................39
Dialing Options............................................................................................................................40
Missed Call Notification...............................................................................................................40
Wi-Fi Calling................................................................................................................................41
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................................41
In-Call Options ............................................................................................................................41
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses.............................................................................42
Dial From the Contacts List.........................................................................................................43
Use Direct Dialing.......................................................................................................................43
Plus (+) Code Dialing..................................................................................................................43
Receive Phone Calls...........................................................................................................................43
Visual Voicemail..................................................................................................................................44
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................................44
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................................45
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages.......................................................................................46
Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................................................46
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................................46
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu.................................................................47

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Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu..........................................................................47
Voicemail (Traditional)........................................................................................................................48
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................................48
Voicemail Notification..................................................................................................................48
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages............................................................................................49
Phone Call Options.............................................................................................................................49
Caller ID......................................................................................................................................49
Call Waiting.................................................................................................................................50
3-way Calling...............................................................................................................................50
Call Forwarding...........................................................................................................................50
In-call Options.............................................................................................................................51
Set Up Speed Dialing..........................................................................................................................52
Call Logs.............................................................................................................................................53
Save a Phone Number........................................................................................................................55
Find a Phone Number.........................................................................................................................55
Text-to-Speech....................................................................................................................................56
Contacts......................................................................................................................................................57
Get Started With Contacts..................................................................................................................57
Add a Contact .....................................................................................................................................58
Add a Contact to Your Favorites.........................................................................................................59
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................................59
Communicate with Your Contacts.......................................................................................................62
Import, Export, and Share Contacts....................................................................................................64
Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage..............................................................................64
Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage...................................................................................64
Share a Contact..........................................................................................................................64
Join and Separate Contacts........................................................................................................65
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................................66
Gmail...................................................................................................................................................66
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................66
Sign into Your Google Account...................................................................................................66
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................................67
Send a Gmail Message...............................................................................................................69
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages..........................................................................................70
Change Gmail Settings...............................................................................................................71

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Email ...................................................................................................................................................73
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .....................................................................................74
Corporate Email (Outlook)..........................................................................................................74
Open Email .................................................................................................................................75
Create and Send Email...............................................................................................................75
Reply to or Delete an Email Message ........................................................................................76
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings...........................................................................76
Text and Multimedia Messaging.........................................................................................................78
Compose Text Messages...................................................................................................................79
Read and Reply to Text Messages.............................................................................................79
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................................80
Save and Resume a Draft Message...........................................................................................81
Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................81
Delete Messages........................................................................................................................82
Text and Multimedia Message Options ......................................................................................83
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................................85
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................85
Google Hangouts........................................................................................................................85
Synchronize Accounts ........................................................................................................................86
Synchronize Your Google Account.............................................................................................86
Synchronize Your Corporate Account ........................................................................................87
Apps and Entertainment..............................................................................................................................88
Google Play Store...............................................................................................................................88
Music...................................................................................................................................................89
Google Play Music......................................................................................................................89
Music Player................................................................................................................................89
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files......................................................................................91
YouTube™..........................................................................................................................................91
GPS Navigation...................................................................................................................................91
Google Maps™...........................................................................................................................91
Scout by Telenav........................................................................................................................93
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................................95
Connect Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................................95
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network...................................................................................95
Add a Wi-Fi Network...................................................................................................................96

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Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................................96
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)...........................................................................................................97
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection..................................................................................97
Set Up Secure Credential Storage .............................................................................................97
Add a VPN Connection...............................................................................................................97
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.......................................................................................98
Browser...............................................................................................................................................98
Learn to Navigate the Browser...................................................................................................98
Go to a Specific Website.............................................................................................................99
Browser Menu...........................................................................................................................100
Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................................101
Create Website Settings...........................................................................................................101
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................................101
Connections Optimizer......................................................................................................................103
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks)..............................................................103
4G Spark LTE ...........................................................................................................................104
Your User Name .......................................................................................................................104
Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................................104
Data Connection Status and Indicators....................................................................................105
Camera and Video....................................................................................................................................106
Take Pictures....................................................................................................................................106
Record Videos...................................................................................................................................106
Camera and Video Settings......................................................................................................107
Multi-point Auto-focus...............................................................................................................107
Gesture shot..............................................................................................................................107
View Your Pictures....................................................................................................................108
Gallery Options.........................................................................................................................108
Assign Pictures .........................................................................................................................109
Video Options ...........................................................................................................................109
Live Zoom .................................................................................................................................110
Dual Play...........................................................................................................................................111
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................................................112
QSlide ...............................................................................................................................................112
QuickRemote ....................................................................................................................................112
QuickMemo+.....................................................................................................................................113

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Calendar............................................................................................................................................115
Change Calendar View.............................................................................................................115
View Event Details....................................................................................................................118
Create an Event........................................................................................................................118
Edit or Delete an Event.............................................................................................................119
Set an Event Reminder.............................................................................................................119
Respond to an Event Reminder................................................................................................120
Display and Synchronize Calendars.........................................................................................120
Change Calendar Settings........................................................................................................120
Folders..............................................................................................................................................121
Clock .................................................................................................................................................121
Tasks.................................................................................................................................................124
Calculator..........................................................................................................................................126
Bluetooth...........................................................................................................................................127
Turn Bluetooth On and Off........................................................................................................127
Bluetooth Settings Menu...........................................................................................................127
Pairing Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................................................128
Send Items via Bluetooth..........................................................................................................129
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call..........................................................130
SmartShare.......................................................................................................................................130
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices....................................................................................130
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices.........................................................................................131
microSD Card....................................................................................................................................131
Insert a microSD Card ..............................................................................................................131
Remove a microSD Card..........................................................................................................133
View microSD Card Memory.....................................................................................................133
Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................................134
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................................134
Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G3 Vigor ...........................................134
Transfer Via PC or Laptop........................................................................................................134
Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection...........................................................................................135
Transfer Via Cloud Storage ......................................................................................................136
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................137
Wireless Networks ............................................................................................................................137
Airplane Mode...........................................................................................................................137

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Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................................137
Wi-Fi Calling Settings................................................................................................................138
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................................................................138
Mobile Data...............................................................................................................................138
Call Settings......................................................................................................................................138
Voicemail Settings ....................................................................................................................138
North American Dialing.............................................................................................................138
International Dialing..................................................................................................................138
Incoming Voice Call Pop-up......................................................................................................139
Call Reject.................................................................................................................................139
Decline with Message...............................................................................................................139
Privacy Keeper..........................................................................................................................139
Auto Answer..............................................................................................................................139
TTY Mode .................................................................................................................................140
Hearing Aids..............................................................................................................................140
Proximity Sensor.......................................................................................................................140
Voice Clarity..............................................................................................................................141
Save Unknown Numbers..........................................................................................................141
Power Key Ends Call................................................................................................................141
Roaming Settings..............................................................................................................................141
Roaming Mode..........................................................................................................................142
Roaming Guard.........................................................................................................................142
Data Roam Guard.....................................................................................................................143
Share & Connect...............................................................................................................................143
SmartShare Beam ....................................................................................................................143
Media Server.............................................................................................................................144
More Settings....................................................................................................................................144
USB Tethering ..........................................................................................................................144
Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................................................................................................................144
Bluetooth Tethering...................................................................................................................145
Mobile Networks Settings .........................................................................................................145
VPN Settings.............................................................................................................................146
Device Settings.................................................................................................................................146
Sound Settings..........................................................................................................................146
Ringtone and Vibration Settings...............................................................................................147

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Display Settings........................................................................................................................149
Home Screen............................................................................................................................152
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................153
Gestures....................................................................................................................................156
One-handed Operation.............................................................................................................157
Storage......................................................................................................................................158
Battery.......................................................................................................................................158
Smart Cleaning.........................................................................................................................159
Apps..........................................................................................................................................159
Default Message App................................................................................................................160
Personal Settings..............................................................................................................................160
Accounts & Sync.......................................................................................................................160
Guest Mode...............................................................................................................................160
Location.....................................................................................................................................160
Security.....................................................................................................................................161
Language & Input Settings........................................................................................................162
Backup & Reset........................................................................................................................162
System Settings................................................................................................................................164
Shortcut Key..............................................................................................................................164
Date & Time..............................................................................................................................164
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................164
QuickCircle case.......................................................................................................................166
Activate This Device .................................................................................................................167
System Updates........................................................................................................................167
Printing......................................................................................................................................168
About Phone.............................................................................................................................168
Copyright Information................................................................................................................................169
Index..........................................................................................................................................................170

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service for
the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone‘s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover
up gently.

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Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around
the cover.

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Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
2. Charge your battery.
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three
hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the
setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.

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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for wireless service, and begin the setup
process.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your wireless account.
●If you purchased your phone at a store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line of service,
it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number
on your account (you're swapping phones), you will need to contact your wireless service
provider.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, contact your wireless service
provider.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the
Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact your wireless service provider.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has
been turned on, you will see a Accessibility message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your
wireless account.
Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I
Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To
turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home, tap > > Settings > More… >
Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer and uncheck the box. See Connections Optimizer for
details.
1. On the configuration screen, touch Next to get started.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the
option to skip it and continue to the next screen.

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Got Google? – Touch Yes and complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account,
or touch No and then touch Get an account (to set up a new Google Account) or Not now to
skip Google setup. The following options may apply depending on your selection:
• Sign in – Enter your Gmail address and password and touch Sign in to sign in to your
current Google Account.
• Get an account – Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google Account. There will
be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email address (Gmail), create a
password, enter recovery information (including a backup email address and recovery
question), an option to join Google+, and an option to enable purchases from the Google
Play Store app. Touch Next between each screen.
• Use Google location – Select your Google location options and then touch Next.
This phone belongs to… - If applicable, enter your first and last name and touch Next. This
information is used by the phone to personalize certain apps.
Useful settings - Set your phone information for your convenience.
Knock Code - Set Knock Code for your security.
Home touch button combination - Select the desired home touch button combination.
3. Touch Next. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic
touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps
from the Google Play Store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account.
Make Your First Call
Once your phone is activated, you can make phone calls.
1. Tap > .
2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
3. Tap to dial the number.
Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up
your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible.

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Set Up Your Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Tap > .
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect
against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to
access your voicemail messages.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail or Visual Voicemail.

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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions
and features of your phone.
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone’s software may become available from time to
time. Your wireless service provider will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can also
use the menu to check for and download updates. Tap > > Settings > System updates.
Your Phone's Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‘s basic layout.
Key Functions
●Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you
participate in video chats.
●Notification LED flashes front notification LED when you receive notifications, such as an
incoming call, if you enable this feature.
●Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
●Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and
dialog boxes.
●3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

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CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●Microphone transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for
voice recordings and videos.
●Recent Apps Key allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to access the
available options.
●Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension canvases, it
opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to accesses Google Now.
●Proximity Sensor senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch
commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not
authorized by LG.
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
●Laser Detection Auto-focus - Long and short distance focus are quickly and accurately aligned
when shooting with the back-facing camera.
●Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu for the
following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Turn on/off Airplane mode. You can also
quickly switch to Silent mode , Vibration mode or Sound mode .
●Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the
caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
●Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume
during a call.
●Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
●Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos.
●IR (Infrared) LED uses infrared to communicate with devices using the QuickRemote app.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn your phone on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button .
Turn Your Phone On
●Press and hold the Power/Lock Button .
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it enters
standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.

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If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can
also initiate a search for wireless service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on).
Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where there is no
signal.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button for two seconds until you see the Phone options on
the display screen.
2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the phone.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery power.
1. Press the Power/Lock Button . Your lock screen will appear. See Lock Screen.
2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it. The last screen you were working on opens. (This
is the default lock screen.)
Note: When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will not
allow you to turn the screen on.
Screen On/Off
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off.
To Turn the Screen On
1. Double-tap the center of the Lock screen to turn the screen on.
2. Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets.
To Turn the Screen Off
1. Double-tap an empty area of the Home screen or the Status Bar.

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2. The screen will turn off.
Lock and Unlock Your Phone
You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your phone.
Lock Your Phone
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 9-1-1.
●Press the Power/Lock Button .
Unlock Your Phone
1. Press the Power/Lock Button to wake up the phone.
2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it.
Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security
to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or
password) that will need to be entered to unlock it.

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Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code
Feature
The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or
taps) on the screen.
To activate the Knock Code feature:
1. Tap > > Settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen.
3. Tap Select screen lock and tap Knock Code.
4. Use the 2x2 grid to create a sequence of knocks (or taps) to set your knock code.
Note: You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence.
To unlock the phone using Knock Code
●While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere on the screen. The
Home screen will be accessed directly.
Guest Mode
Use Guest mode when you let someone else use your phone. They will only be able to use the
applications that you’ve selected. Once you set it up, you can easily put your phone in Guest mode by
drawing the guest pattern on the Lock screen that you set, which is different from your normal unlock
pattern.
Note: Guests can also use applications that your selected applications link to.
Set Up Guest Mode
Follow the steps below to set up Guest mode and begin using it.