LG L34C User manual

User Guide
LG L34C
MFL68086501 (1.0)
ENGLISH
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User Guide
ENGLISH
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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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Table of contents
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Important notice ................................... 5
Getting to know your phone............... 12
Phone overview ................................. 12
Installing the battery.......................... 15
Charging the phone ........................... 17
Using the memory card...................... 18
Locking and unlocking the screen...... 18
Your Home screen............................... 20
Touch screen tips .............................. 20
Home screen ..................................... 21
Customizing the Home screen .......... 22
Notifications ...................................... 23
Accessing notifications..................... 23
Quick Settings ................................. 23
Notification icons on the Status Bar... 25
On-screen keyboard .......................... 27
Entering special characters .............. 27
Google account setup......................... 28
Connecting to Networks and Devices 30
Wi-Fi ................................................. 30
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ........... 30
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a
Wi-Fi network.................................. 30
Bluetooth........................................... 31
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks33
PC connections with a USB cable....... 33
Calls .................................................... 35
Making a call..................................... 35
Calling your contacts ......................... 35
Answering and rejecting a call........... 35
When the screen is locked ............... 35
When the screen is unlocked............ 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 ............................... 38
Creating a group................................ 39
Messaging........................................... 40
Sending a message ........................... 40
View mode ....................................... 41
Changing your message settings ....... 41

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E-mail.................................................. 42
Managing an email account............... 42
Working with account folders............. 42
Composing and sending email........... 43
Camera................................................ 44
Getting to know the viewfinder .......... 44
Using the advanced settings.............. 45
Taking a quick photo ......................... 46
Once you've taken a photo................. 47
Viewing your saved photos ................ 48
Video camera...................................... 49
Getting to know the viewfinder .......... 49
Using the advanced settings.............. 50
Recording a quick video..................... 51
After recording a video....................... 51
Watching your saved videos .............. 52
Adjusting the volume when viewing a
video ................................................. 52
LG Unique Function............................. 53
QuickMemo....................................... 53
Using the QuickMemo options .......... 54
Viewing the saved QuickMemo ........ 55
Multimedia.......................................... 56
Gallery............................................... 56
Viewing pictures .............................. 56
Playing videos ................................. 57
Editing photos/videos ....................... 57
Deleting images............................... 57
Setting a photo as the wallpaper....... 57
Videos ............................................... 58
Playing a video ................................ 58
Music ................................................ 59
Playing a song................................. 59
Utilities................................................ 61
Setting your alarm ............................. 61
Using your calculator ......................... 61
Adding an event to your calendar....... 62
Voice Recorder .................................. 62
Recording a sound or voice .............. 62
POLARIS Viewer 5.............................. 63
Google+ ............................................ 63
Voice Search...................................... 64
Downloads ........................................ 64
The Web .............................................. 65
Browser............................................. 65
Using the Browser toolbar ................ 65

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Viewing webpages........................... 65
Opening a page ............................... 66
Searching the web by voice.............. 66
Bookmarks...................................... 66
History ............................................ 66
Chrome ............................................. 67
Viewing webpages........................... 67
Opening a page ............................... 67
Searching the web by voice.............. 67
Syncing with other devices ............... 67
Access bookmarks........................... 67
Settings............................................... 68
Access the Settings menu ................. 68
WIRELESS & NETWORKS ................... 68
DEVICE .............................................. 70
PERSONAL......................................... 75
SYSTEM............................................. 79
Phone software update ...................... 83
Accessories......................................... 84
FAQ ...................................................... 85
For your safety.................................... 91

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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.
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 GPS, turn them off.

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Important notice
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 at the top of the screen.
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 > Pattern, PIN, or Password. If you choose Pattern, you will be
prompted 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.
When you can't recall your screen lock:
< If you have forgotten your pattern >
If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct
pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You
are then required to log in with your Google Account or enter the Backup PIN you
created.
If you have not logged into a Google account on the phone or you forgot your Backup
PIN, you have to perform a hard reset.
< If you have forgotten your PIN or Password >
If you forget your PIN or Password, you will need to perform a hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be
deleted.
5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory reset)
If your phone does not restore to its original condition after an error or you forgot your
screen lock, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it.

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WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM
licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data
before performing a Hard Reset.
1 Turn the phone off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key .
3 Release the Power/Lock Key when the LG logo is displayed.
4 Press the Power/Lock Key again within 3 seconds.
5 When the Factory data reset screen appear, release all keys.
6 Use the Volume Keys to highlight Yes and press the Power/Lock Key
to confirm.
7 Use the Volume Keys to highlight Yes and press the Power/Lock Key
to confirm one more time.
8 Your phone will perform 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.

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Important notice
To stop applications:
1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings >
Apps > RUNNING.
2 Tap the desired application and tap Stop to stop it.
7. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media
sync (MTP)
1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable provided with your phone.
2 A USB connection type list will appear on your phone screen. Tap the Media sync
(MTP) option.
3 Select the Open device to view files option on your PC. You can then view media
contents on your PC and transfer the files.
4 Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder or vice versa.
5 Drag the Status Bar down and tap USB connected > Charge only.
6 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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9. When the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it:
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 10 seconds to turn your phone off.
If it still does not work, please contact the service center.

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Phone overview
Proximity Sensor
Earpiece
Home Key
Return to the Home screen
from any screen.
Volume Keys
Allow you to adjust the ringer,
media volume, or the volume
during a call.
Back Key
Return to the previous screen.
Menu Key
Display the available options.
Power/Lock Key
Turn your phone on/off,
restart, lock/unlock the
screen, turn airplane mode
on or off, and change the
ringer type.
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.
Getting to know your phone

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WARNING
Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD
and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with
protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.
Charger/USB Port
Microphone
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: Please be careful not to block the microphone by your hand when
you call.

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Getting to know your phone
Back cover
Battery
microSD Card slot
Camera Lens
Speaker

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Installing the battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll 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 figure below.

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Getting to know your phone
2 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the
battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
1
2
3 Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it
clicks into place (2).
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2

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Charging the phone
The Charger/USB Port is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the USB cable
into the phone and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
NOTE:
t The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.
t Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.

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Getting to know your phone
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.
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