LG K3 User manual

LG LS450
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................2
About the User Guide ...................................................................................................................2
Set Up Your Phone...............................................................................................................................3
Parts and Functions......................................................................................................................3
Battery Use ...................................................................................................................................5
Insert the Battery...................................................................................................................5
Remove the Battery..............................................................................................................6
Charge the Battery................................................................................................................6
Nano SIM Card .............................................................................................................................7
microSD Card................................................................................................................................8
Insert microSD Card .............................................................................................................8
Unmount the microSD Card..................................................................................................9
Remove microSD Card.........................................................................................................9
Format microSD Card...........................................................................................................9
Turn Your Phone On and Off......................................................................................................10
Use the Touchscreen..................................................................................................................10
Activation and Service ................................................................................................................12
Complete the Setup Screens......................................................................................................12
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................14
Basics..........................................................................................................................................14
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List........................................................................14
Phone Settings Menu..........................................................................................................14
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation .......................................................................15
Capture Screenshots..........................................................................................................15
Applications.................................................................................................................................15
Launch Applications............................................................................................................15
Apps List .............................................................................................................................16
Phone Number............................................................................................................................18
Airplane Mode.............................................................................................................................18
Enter Text....................................................................................................................................19
Touchscreen Keyboards.....................................................................................................19
QWERTY Keyboard............................................................................................................20

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Phone Keyboard.................................................................................................................20
Tips for Editing Text............................................................................................................20
Google Account ..........................................................................................................................21
Create a Google Account ...................................................................................................21
Sign into Your Google Account...........................................................................................22
Google Play Store.......................................................................................................................23
Find and Install an App.......................................................................................................23
Request a Refund for a Paid App.......................................................................................24
Update an App....................................................................................................................24
Uninstall an App..................................................................................................................25
Get Help with Google Play..................................................................................................25
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ....................................................................................................25
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature .................................................................26
Update Your Phone ....................................................................................................................26
Update Your Phone Software.............................................................................................27
Update Your Profile.............................................................................................................29
Update Your PRL................................................................................................................29
Your Phone's Home Screen................................................................................................................30
Home Screen Basics ..................................................................................................................30
Home Screen Layout..........................................................................................................30
Extended Home Screens....................................................................................................31
Status Bar and Notification Panel...............................................................................................31
Status Bar ...........................................................................................................................31
Notification Panel................................................................................................................33
Customize the Home Screen......................................................................................................33
Change the Wallpaper........................................................................................................34
Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen ....................................................................................34
Add Widgets to the Home Screen ......................................................................................35
Add Folders to the Home Screen .......................................................................................35
Making Connections....................................................................................................................................36
Phone Calls and Voicemail.................................................................................................................37
Place and Answer Calls..............................................................................................................37
Call Using the Phone Dialer................................................................................................37
Call Emergency Numbers...................................................................................................38
Answer Phone Calls............................................................................................................38

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In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................................................................................39
Place a Call from Contacts .................................................................................................40
Call from Call Logs..............................................................................................................41
Voicemail.....................................................................................................................................41
Voicemail Setup..................................................................................................................41
Visual Voicemail Setup.......................................................................................................41
Review Visual Voicemail.....................................................................................................42
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages...............................................................................43
Visual Voicemail Options....................................................................................................43
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...................................................................................43
Optional Calling Services............................................................................................................45
Wi-Fi Calling........................................................................................................................45
Caller ID Blocking ...............................................................................................................45
Call Waiting.........................................................................................................................46
Conference Calling .............................................................................................................46
Call Forwarding...................................................................................................................46
Call Settings................................................................................................................................47
Contacts..............................................................................................................................................50
Add a Contact .............................................................................................................................50
View Contacts.............................................................................................................................51
Contacts Screen Layout..............................................................................................................51
Edit a Contact..............................................................................................................................51
Delete a Contact .........................................................................................................................52
Share a Contact..........................................................................................................................52
Import Contacts...........................................................................................................................52
Back Up Contacts .......................................................................................................................53
Messaging...........................................................................................................................................54
Text and Multimedia Messaging.................................................................................................54
Send a Text Message.........................................................................................................54
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...................................................................................54
Save and Resume a Draft Message...................................................................................56
New Messages Notification ................................................................................................56
Manage Message Conversations .......................................................................................57
Text and MMS Options.......................................................................................................59
Gmail...........................................................................................................................................60

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Create and Send a Gmail Message....................................................................................60
Check Received Gmail Messages......................................................................................61
Use Gmail Labels................................................................................................................62
Archive Gmail Threads .......................................................................................................62
Mute Gmail Threads ...........................................................................................................62
Delete Gmail Threads.........................................................................................................63
Search Gmail Messages.....................................................................................................63
Report Spam or Phishing Gmail .........................................................................................63
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account ................................................................................63
Switching between Gmail Accounts....................................................................................64
Gmail Settings.....................................................................................................................64
Email...........................................................................................................................................65
Set Up an Email Account....................................................................................................65
Add an Email Account.........................................................................................................65
Add an Exchange Account .................................................................................................66
Compose and Send Email..................................................................................................67
Open Email Messages........................................................................................................67
Delete an Email Account ....................................................................................................68
Manage Your Email Inbox ..................................................................................................68
Microsoft Exchange Email Features...................................................................................69
Internet and Social Networking...........................................................................................................71
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks)................................................71
4G LTE................................................................................................................................71
Your User Name.................................................................................................................71
Data Connection Status and Indicators..............................................................................72
Chrome Browser.........................................................................................................................72
Use the Browser .................................................................................................................72
Add a Bookmark .................................................................................................................73
View Browser History..........................................................................................................73
Open New Browser Tabs....................................................................................................73
Browser Settings.................................................................................................................74
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................74
Install the Facebook App on Your Phone...........................................................................74
Use Facebook.....................................................................................................................74
Twitter .........................................................................................................................................75

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Install the Twitter App on Your Phone................................................................................75
Tweet on Twitter .................................................................................................................75
LinkedIn.......................................................................................................................................76
Hangouts.....................................................................................................................................76
Connectivity.........................................................................................................................................77
Connections Optimizer................................................................................................................77
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer................................................................78
Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................................79
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network............................................................79
Wi-Fi Settings......................................................................................................................80
Disconnect Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................80
Wi-Fi Direct .........................................................................................................................80
Hotspot........................................................................................................................................81
Tethering.....................................................................................................................................81
Bluetooth.....................................................................................................................................82
Bluetooth Information..........................................................................................................82
Enable the Bluetooth Feature.............................................................................................82
Pair Bluetooth Devices........................................................................................................83
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device................................................................................83
Send Information Using Bluetooth......................................................................................84
Receive Information via Bluetooth......................................................................................84
SmartShare.................................................................................................................................85
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices...........................................................................................85
Apps and Entertainment..............................................................................................................................86
Camera and Video..............................................................................................................................87
Camera Overview .......................................................................................................................87
Take Pictures and Record Videos ..............................................................................................88
Take Pictures......................................................................................................................88
Record Videos ....................................................................................................................88
Gesture Shot...............................................................................................................................89
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ....................................................................................89
Edit Pictures................................................................................................................................90
Share Pictures and Videos .........................................................................................................91
Send Pictures or Videos by Email ......................................................................................91
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message...............................................................92

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Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth...........................................................................92
Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media ..........................................93
Share Videos on YouTube..................................................................................................93
Camera Settings .........................................................................................................................94
Switch Cameras..................................................................................................................94
Set Camera Functions........................................................................................................94
Productivity..........................................................................................................................................95
Calendar......................................................................................................................................95
Add an Event to the Calendar.............................................................................................95
View Calendar Events.........................................................................................................96
Sync Calendars...................................................................................................................96
Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Calendar...................................................................96
Navigation Apps..........................................................................................................................97
Google Maps.......................................................................................................................97
Scout...................................................................................................................................97
Google Search............................................................................................................................98
Use Google Search.............................................................................................................98
Use Google Voice Search ..................................................................................................99
Calculator....................................................................................................................................99
Clock.........................................................................................................................................100
Set Alarms ........................................................................................................................100
Additional Clock Features.................................................................................................101
Capture+ ...................................................................................................................................102
QuickMemo+.............................................................................................................................103
File Manager.............................................................................................................................103
Entertainment and Activities .............................................................................................................104
Music.........................................................................................................................................104
Google Play Music............................................................................................................104
Music Player .....................................................................................................................104
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files............................................................................105
YouTube....................................................................................................................................105
View YouTube Videos.......................................................................................................106
Post a Video to YouTube..................................................................................................106
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................107
Basic Settings ...........................................................................................................................107

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Networks Settings.............................................................................................................................109
Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................................109
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................................................................109
Mobile Data Settings.................................................................................................................109
Call Settings..............................................................................................................................109
Share & Connect.......................................................................................................................109
Tethering...................................................................................................................................110
More Settings............................................................................................................................110
Virtual Private Networks (VPN).................................................................................................111
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection........................................................................111
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ...................................................................................111
Add a VPN Connection.....................................................................................................111
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.............................................................................112
Sound Settings..................................................................................................................................113
Sound Profile.............................................................................................................................113
Volume......................................................................................................................................113
Ringtone....................................................................................................................................114
Sound with Vibration.................................................................................................................114
Vibrate Type..............................................................................................................................114
Interruptions..............................................................................................................................115
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................115
Apps..........................................................................................................................................115
More Settings............................................................................................................................115
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................117
Home Screen............................................................................................................................117
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................118
Home Touch Buttons ................................................................................................................120
Font Type..................................................................................................................................121
Font Size...................................................................................................................................121
Brightness.................................................................................................................................121
Auto-Rotate Screen ..................................................................................................................121
Screen Timeout.........................................................................................................................122
More Settings............................................................................................................................122
General Settings ...............................................................................................................................123
Language & keyboard...............................................................................................................123

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Location.....................................................................................................................................124
Accounts & Sync.......................................................................................................................124
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................124
Shortcut Key..............................................................................................................................126
Security.....................................................................................................................................126
Date & Time..............................................................................................................................128
Storage......................................................................................................................................128
Battery & Power saving.............................................................................................................128
Activate This Device .................................................................................................................128
System Updates........................................................................................................................129
Apps..........................................................................................................................................129
Default Message App................................................................................................................129
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................130
About Phone .............................................................................................................................130
Getting Help ..............................................................................................................................................131
For Assistance ..................................................................................................................................132
Boost Account Information and Help ........................................................................................132
Manage Your Account ......................................................................................................132
Re-Boost...........................................................................................................................133
Anti-Theft Guide........................................................................................................................133
Copyright Information................................................................................................................134
Important Information for the LGLS450 ............................................................................................135
Important Safety Information.....................................................................................................135
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone........................................................135
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device..........................................................................137
Caring for the Battery........................................................................................................139
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy..........................................................................................140
FCC Notice .......................................................................................................................142
Owner’s Record ................................................................................................................142
Open Source Software......................................................................................................143
Anti-Theft Guide................................................................................................................143
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................143
Manufacturer’s Warranty...........................................................................................................143
Manufacturer’s Warranty...................................................................................................144
General Terms and Conditions of Service........................................................................................148

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Basic Definitions ...............................................................................................................148
The Service Agreement....................................................................................................148
Additional Terms...............................................................................................................148
Our Policies.......................................................................................................................148
When You Accept The Agreement...................................................................................149
Our Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights.........................................149
Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate Services.................................................................149
Your Right To Change Services & When Changes Are Effective ....................................150
Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate Services.................................................................150
Your Right To Change Services & When Changes Are Effective ....................................150
Restrictions On Using Services ........................................................................................150
Your Device, Number & Email Address............................................................................150
Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers...............................................................................151
Coverage; Where Your Device Will Work; Service Speeds .............................................151
Roaming............................................................................................................................151
About Data Services & Content........................................................................................151
Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data Services ...................................................152
Software License ..............................................................................................................152
Fees, Activation & Miscellaneous Charges ......................................................................152
Usage Charges.................................................................................................................152
Types of Charges..............................................................................................................153
How We Calculate Your Charges.....................................................................................153
Taxes & Government Fees...............................................................................................154
Surcharges........................................................................................................................154
Disputing Charges ............................................................................................................154
About Account Balances...................................................................................................154
Switching between Service Plans.....................................................................................155
No Refunds of Re-Boost and Monthly Charges ...............................................................155
Establishing or Replenishing Account Balances ..............................................................155
Protecting Our Network & Services ..................................................................................155
Your Privacy......................................................................................................................155
Location-Enabled Services...............................................................................................156
911 Or Other Emergency Calls.........................................................................................157
If Your Device Is Lost or Stolen........................................................................................157
Disclaimer of Warranties...................................................................................................157