LG G4 Stylus User manual

MFL69260201 (1.0)
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USER GUIDE

User Guide
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provider.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the
touchscreen keyboard.
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2Table of contents
Table of contents
Important notice .......................................6
Getting to know your phone.....................9
Phone layout............................................9
Installing the SIM or USIM card..............11
Charging the phone ...............................13
Unlocking the screen .............................14
Smart Lock............................................14
Your Home screen...................................15
Touch screen tips ..................................15
Home screen .........................................16
Customizing the Home screen ...............17
Returning to recently-used applications.18
Notifications panel.................................19
On-screen keyboard ..............................22
Special Features .....................................23
Gesture shot..........................................23
Gesture View .........................................24
Glance View...........................................25
KnockON ...............................................25
Knock Code ...........................................26
Dual window..........................................27
QuickMemo+.........................................28
QSlide....................................................29
QuickRemote.........................................30
Google account setup.............................31
Connecting to Networks and Devices....32
Wi-Fi .....................................................32
Bluetooth...............................................33
Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................34
Transferring data between a PC and your
device....................................................35
Calls ........................................................36
Making a call.........................................36
Calling your contacts .............................36
Answering and rejecting a call...............36
Making a second call.............................37
Viewing your call logs ............................37
Call settings...........................................37
Contacts..................................................38
Searching for a contact..........................38
Adding a new contact ............................38
Favorite contacts ...................................39
Creating a group....................................39
Messaging...............................................40
Sending a message ...............................40
Conversation view .................................41
Changing message settings...................41
Email .......................................................42
Managing email accounts......................42
Working with account folders.................42
Composing and sending email...............43
Camera and Video...................................44

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Camera options on the viewfinder..........44
Using the advanced settings ..................45
Manual mode on the viewfinder.............46
Once you have taken a photo.................47
After recording a video...........................50
Gallery...................................................51
Multimedia..............................................55
Music ....................................................55
Utilities ....................................................57
Clock.....................................................57
Calculator..............................................58
Calendar................................................58
Voice Recorder ......................................59
Downloads ............................................59
LG Health ..............................................60
Browsing the Web...................................61
Chrome .................................................61
Settings...................................................62
Networks...............................................62
Sound & notification ..............................65
Display ..................................................67
General..................................................69
Phone software update ..........................75
Phone software update..........................75
About this user guide .............................77
About this user guide.............................77
Trademarks ...........................................78
DivX HD .................................................78
Dolby Digital Plus...................................78
Troubleshooting ......................................79
FAQ ..........................................................83
Safety ......................................................89
Consumer Information About Radio
Frequency Emissions .............................91
Consumer Information on SAR ...............95
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices ...........97
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss......99
TIA Safety Information .........................100
Safety Information ...............................103
FDA Consumer Update.........................108
Driving.................................................114
10 Driver Safety Tips ...........................115
Limited Warranty Statement.................118

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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.

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• 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.

6Important 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 Tap > > > 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 confirm.
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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.

8Important notice
4. 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.
5. 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
Phone layout
Earpiece
Proximity SensorFront Camera Lens
Notification LED
Headset Jack
Microphone
Charger/USB Port
Microphone
Infrared LED
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.
Getting to know your phone

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Volume Keys
Power/Lock Key
NFC Touch Point
Laser Detection
Auto-Focus
Speaker
Rear Camera Lens
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 On the Home screen
• Control ringer volume.
During a call
• Control your earpiece volume.
When playing audio/video
• Control volume continuously.
While screen is off
• Press Volume Up Key twice to launch QuickMemo+.
• Press Volume Down Key twice to launch Camera.

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Getting to know your phone
WARNING
Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, as this is part of
the NFC antenna.
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.
Installing the SIM or USIM card
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 fi
gure below.

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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.
NOTE: Only microSIM cards work with this device.
3 Insert the battery.
4 To replace the cover onto the device, align the cover over the back of the phone
and press it down until it clicks into place .
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Getting to know your phone
Charging the phone
Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to charge the battery.
WARNING
Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved
chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay or display
a pop-up message regarding slow charging. It can also cause the battery to
explode or damage the device, which are 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.

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NOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.
Unlocking the screen
By default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off.
Unlocking the screen
1 Press the Power/Lock Key or double-tap on the screen.
2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.
Smart Lock
You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can configure 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 recognizes your face.
Setting up Smart Lock
Before you activate Smart Lock, you need to set up a screen lock (Knock Code, pattern,
PIN, or password).
1 Tap > > .
2 Tap Display tab > Lock screen > Smart Lock.
3 Enter your current screen lock.
4 Tap one of the options and add trusted devices, locations or facial recognition.

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Your Home screen
Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.
• Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the
on-screen keyboard.
• Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not
lifting your finger until an action occurs.
• Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger,
move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag
items on the Home screen to reposition them.
• Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface
of the screen, without pausing when you first tap it (so you don’t drag an item
instead).
• Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map (if the feature is
supported by the application).
• Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading
motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or maps, or when browsing
pictures (if the feature is supported by the application).
• Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the screen orientation
adjusts to the device's physical orientation.
NOTE:
• Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet
firm tap.
• Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap any
other buttons.

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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for many and functions. It allows you to add
items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to information
and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping
.
Status Bar
Widget
Application Icons
Home Screen Location Indicator
Quick Button Area
Home Touch Buttons
Shows the phone's status information, including the time, signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.
Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps
screen or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget can function as an
on-screen application.
Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it.
Indicates which Home screen canvas you are currently viewing.
Provides one-touch access to the function in any Home screen canvas.

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Your Home screen
Back
Button
Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such
as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.
Home
Button
Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to
access the Google Now shortcut.
Recent
Apps
Button
Displays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this
key, it opens a menu of available options.
Extended Home screen
The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space
for adding icons, widgets and more.
• Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access additional
canvases.
Customizing the Home screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing
wallpapers.
Adding items on your Home screen
1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2 Choose the Apps or Widgets tab and tap the desired item.
3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger.
TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen,
touch and hold the application you want to add.

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Removing an item from the Home screen
• While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag
it to and release it.
Adding an app as a Quick Button
• From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon
and drag it to the Quick Button area. Then release it in the desired location. Up to 6
apps can be added.
Removing an app from the Quick Button area
• Touch and hold the desired Quick Button, drag it to , and release it.
NOTE: The Apps Button cannot be removed.
Customizing app icons on the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position,
then release it. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the
application.
2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size.
3 Tap OK to save the change.
Returning to recently-used applications
1 Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed.
2 Tap an app preview to open the application. Or tap to return to the previous
screen.

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Your Home screen
Notifications panel
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as
well as ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation.
When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending
notifications appear on the left, and system icons, such as Wi-Fi and battery strength
are shown on the right.
NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service
provider.
Pending
notifications
System
notifications