LG L15G User manual

User Guide
LGL15G
MFL68803801 (1.0)
ENGLISH
www.lg.com

ENGLISH
User Guide
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from those you see on actual phone.
t Some of the contents of this guide may not
apply to your phone, depending on the software
and your service provider. All information in this
document is subject to change without notice.
t This handset is not suitable for people who
have a visual impairment due to the touch
screen keyboard.
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are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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Table of contents
Important notice ................................. 5
Getting to know your phone............. 11
Phone overview ............................... 11
Installing the battery........................ 14
Charging the phone ......................... 16
Using the memory card.................... 17
Locking and unlocking the screen.... 18
Your Home screen............................. 19
Touch screen tips ............................ 19
Home screen ................................... 20
Customizing the Home screen ........ 21
Notifications .................................... 22
Accessing notifications................... 22
Quick Settings ............................... 22
Notification icons on the
Status Bar ..................................... 24
Entering text.................................... 26
Entering special characters ............ 26
Google account setup....................... 27
Connecting to Networks and
Devices.............................................. 29
Wi-Fi ............................................... 29
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ......... 29
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting
to a Wi-Fi network.......................... 29
Bluetooth......................................... 30
Connecting to Virtual Private
Networks......................................... 32
PC connections with a USB cable..... 33
Calls .................................................. 35
Making a call................................... 35
Calling your contacts ....................... 35
Answering and rejecting a call......... 35
Adjusting the in-call volume............. 36
Making a second call....................... 36
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
View mode for the Messaging app... 41
Changing your message settings ..... 41

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Email ................................................. 42
Managing an email account............. 42
Working with account folders........... 43
Composing and sending email......... 43
Camera and Video............................. 44
Getting to know the viewfinder ........ 44
Using the advanced settings ............ 45
Taking a photo ................................ 46
Once you've taken a photo............... 46
Viewing your saved photos and
videos.............................................. 48
Recording a video............................ 48
After recording a video..................... 49
Watching your saved videos ............ 49
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video................................ 49
Unique LG Features........................... 50
Guest Mode ..................................... 50
Knock Code ..................................... 50
KnockON ......................................... 51
QuickMemo+................................... 51
Using the QuickMemo+ options...... 53
QuickMemo+ Menu Options
........... 53
To exit the QuickMemo+ feature..... 54
Viewing saved memos ................... 54
Multimedia........................................ 55
Gallery............................................. 55
Viewing pictures ............................ 55
Playing videos ............................... 56
Editing photos................................ 56
Deleting images............................. 56
Setting a photo as the wallpaper..... 56
Videos ............................................. 57
Playing a video .............................. 57
Music .............................................. 58
Playing a song............................... 58
Tools .................................................. 60
Setting your alarm ........................... 60
Using your calculator ....................... 60
Adding an event to your calendar..... 61
Tasks............................................... 61
Voice Recorder ................................ 62
Recording a sound or voice ............ 62
Polaris Office ................................... 62
Google+ .......................................... 63
Voice Search.................................... 63
Downloads ...................................... 63

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Browsing the Web............................. 64
Browser........................................... 64
Using the Browser toolbar .............. 64
Viewing webpages......................... 65
Opening a page ............................. 65
Searching the web by voice............ 65
Bookmarks.................................... 65
History .......................................... 65
Chrome ........................................... 66
Viewing webpages......................... 66
Opening a page
............................. 66
Searching the web by voice............ 66
Syncing with other devices ............. 66
Access bookmarks......................... 67
Settings............................................. 68
Access the Settings menu ............... 68
Wireless Networks settings.............. 68
Device settings................................ 70
Personal settings ............................. 75
System settings............................... 79
Phone software update .................... 84
Accessories....................................... 86
FAQ .................................................... 87
For your safety.................................. 93

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Important notice
Please read this before you start using your phone!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are
described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service
representative.
1. Phone memory
When there is less than 10MB of space available in your phone memory, your
phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory
and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory
available.
To uninstall applications:
1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >
Apps.
2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to
uninstall.
3 Tap Uninstall, then tap OK to confirm.
2. Optimizing battery life
Extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you
don't need to have running constantly in the background. You can monitor how
applications and system resources consume battery power.

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Important notice
Extending your phone's battery life:
t Turn off radio communications when you're not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or Location, turn them off.
t Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
t Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
t Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.
To check the battery power level:
t From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >
About phone > Battery.
The battery status (charging or discharging) and battery level (percentage charged)
is displayed.
To monitor and control how battery power is being used:
t From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >
About phone > Battery > Battery use.
Battery usage time is displayed on the screen. It tells you how long it has been
since you last connected your phone to a power source or, if currently connected,
how long the phone was last running on battery power. The screen shows the
applications or services using battery power, listed in order from the greatest to
smallest amount used.

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3. Before installing an open source application and
operating system (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.
4. Using a screen lock
Set a screen lock to secure your phone and prevent unauthorized use. From the
Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings > Lock screen
> Select screen lock > Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, or Password. Some options
will prompt you to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget
your screen lock.
Caution: Create a Google account before setting a screen lock and
remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock.

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Important notice
WARNING
Precautions to take when using a screen lock.
It is very important to remember the screen lock you set. You will not be
able to access your phone if you use an incorrect screen lock 5 times. If
you have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
5. Using Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If your phone needs to be restored to its original condition, use a Hard Reset to
initialize your phone.
WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications and user data will
be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before
performing a Hard Reset.
1 Turn the phone off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key at the same time.
3 Release only the Power/Lock Key when the LG logo is displayed, then
immediately press and hold it again.
4 Release all of the keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed.
5 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key
to confirm.

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6 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes once again, then press the
Power/Lock Key to confirm.
7 Your phone performs a factory reset.
6. Opening and switching applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one
application running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application
before opening another one. Use and switch between several open applications.
Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed to
ensure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.
To stop applications:
1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >
Apps > RUNNING tab.
2 Tap the desired application and tap Stop to stop it.
7. Transferring music, photos and videos using
Media device (MTP)
1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable provided with your phone.
2 Drag the Status Bar down and tap the current USB connection.
3 Tap the Media device (MTP) option.
4 Select the Open device to view files option on your PC. You can then view
media contents on your PC and transfer the files.
5 Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder or vice versa.

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Important notice
6 Drag the Status Bar down and tap Media device (MTP) > Charge phone.
7 Disconnect the USB cable from your phone.
8. Hold your phone upright
Hold your cell phone vertically, as you would a regular phone. Your phone has an
internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as
this may affect performance.
When making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, avoid holding the lower
part of the phone where the antenna is located. Doing so may affect call quality.

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Getting to know your phone
Phone overview
Proximity Sensor
Earpiece
Home Key
Return to the Home screen from any
screen. Press and hold to access Google
Now.
Volume Keys
Allow you to adjust the
ringer, media volume, or
the volume during a call.
Back Key
Return to the previous
screen.
Recent Apps Key
Power/Lock Key
Turn your phone on/off,
restart, lock/unlock the
screen, turn airplane mode
on or off, and change the
ringer type.
WARNING
Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the
LCD and touchscreen functions. Covering the proximity sensor with a
protective film could cause the sensor to malfunction.

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Getting to know your phone
Microphone
Charger/
USB Port
3.5mm Headset Jack
Power/Lock Key
Volume Keys
t On the Home screen: Control
ringer volume.
t During a call: Control your
earpiece volume.
t When playing audio/video:
Control volume continuously.
NOTE: You may purchase a separate fast data cable from LG for higher
data transfer speed with compatible devices (e.g. laptop).

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Back cover
Battery
microSD Card slot
Camera Lens
Speaker

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Getting to know your phone
Installing the battery
Before you can start using your new phone, you'll need to do a little setup, such as
installing and charging the battery.
1 To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other
hand, place your thumbnail in the Charger/USB Port at the bottom of the phone
as shown in the illustration below.
NOTE: Make sure to turn the phone off before removing the battery.

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2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment on the back on the phone. Make
sure the connectors align
1
and press down until it clicks into place
2
.
3 Align the back cover over the battery compartment
1
and press down along
the outer edges of back cover
2
.

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Getting to know your phone
Charging the phone
Your phone comes with a USB cable and a charging adapter. Fully charge the
battery before using your phone for the first time to improve your battery lifetime.
The USB/Charging Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the USB
cable into the port and plug the charging adapter into an electrical outlet.
WARNING
To avoid damage to your phone's USB/Charging Port and USB cable
plug, orient the plug with the port before inserting it.

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NOTE:
t Do not remove the back cover while your phone is charging.
t Only use an approved USB cable and charging adapter to charge your
LG phone. Improper handling of the USB/Charging Port, as well as the
use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and
void the warranty.
Using the memory card
Make sure to unmount the SD card in the Storage menu before removing it.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing
downwards.

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Getting to know your phone
Locking and unlocking the screen
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off
and locked. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power.
When you are not using your phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your
phone.
If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still
running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before
entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access
and data communications).
To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen will
appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock the screen. The
last screen you viewed will open.

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Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.
Touch or tap – 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 touching it and not
lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's available
options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu
opens.
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 touch it (so you don't drag an item
instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list
or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and
vice versa).
Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly
double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the
screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when viewing a picture and
when using maps.
Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading
motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, maps or when viewing pictures.
Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the
screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation.