LG L45C User manual

L45C User Guide - English
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
phone depending on the software of the phone or your service
provider.

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Table of Contents 2
Device Basics 12
Your Device Overview 12
Front View 12
Rear View 16
Viewing the Display
Screen 18
Turning Your Device
On and Off 22
Turning Your Device On 22
Turning Your Device Off 23
Battery and Charger 24
Battery Capacity 24
Installing the Battery 25
Removing the Battery 25
Charging the Battery 26
Battery Temperature
Protection 27
Charging with USB 27
Extending Your Battery
Life 28
Device Function Keys 31
Menu Key 31
Working with Menus 32
Options menus 32
Using Context menus 33
Backing Up Within a Menu 35
Using the Notifications
Panel 35
Home Key 37
Back Key37
Search Key 38
Device and Web Search
Using Text Entry 38
Touchscreen Navigation 41
Your Home Screen 43
Extended Home Screens 44
Using the Application Tab45
Applications: How to View,
Open and Switch 46
Opening and Closing the
Applications 47
Opening and Switching
Applications 47
Adding Application Icons to
the Home Screen 49
Applications 49

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Customizing Your Home
Screen 52
Creating Shortcuts 52
Adding and Removing
Widgets 55
Creating and Managing
Folders 56
Changing the Device's
Wallpaper 57
Accessing Recently-Used
Applications 58
Changing the Screen
Orientation 58
Displaying Your Phone
Number 60
Entering Text With the
Onscreen Keyboard 60
Tips for Editing Text 67
Creating a Google
Account 69
Your Google Account 69
Signing into Your Google
Account 70
Making Calls 71
Phone 71
Dialing Options 72
Missed Call Notification 73
Calling Emergency
Numbers 73
Enhanced 911(E911)
Information 74
TTY Use 75
In-Call Options 76
Dialing and Saving Phone
Numbers With Pauses 77
Dialing From the Contacts
List 79
Using Direct Dialing 79
Plus (+) Code Dialing 80
Answering Calls 80
Answering a Roam Call
With Call GuardEnabled 81
Ending a Call 82
Call Log 82
Viewing the Call Log 82
Call Log Options 83
Making a Call From
the Call Log 85
Saving a Number From the
Call Log 85
Prepending a Number

From the Call Log 86
Clearing the Call Log 86
Saving a Phone Number 87
Finding a Phone Number87
Wireless & Network
Settings 88
Airplane Mode 89
Wi-Fi Settings 90
Bluetooth Settings 90
VPN Settings 90
Mobile network Settings 91
Call Settings 91
North American Dialing 91
International Dialing 92
TTY mode 92
Roaming Settings 93
Roaming Icon 93
Setting Roam Mode 93
Data Roam Guard 95
Sound Settings 96
Ringer Types 96
Selecting Ringtone for
Voice Calls 96
Adjusting the Device's
Volume Settings 97
Vibrate and Silent Mode 98
Selecting a Notification
Ringtone 100
Setting Various Feedback
Tones 100
Display Settings 101
Changing the Backlight
Time Length 102
Changing the Contrast 102
DisplayLanguage 103
Setting the Device
Automatically to Rotate
the Screen 103
Date&Time Display
Settings 104
Animation Display
Options 104
Location & Security
Settings 105
Using Wireless Networks106
Using GPS Satellites 106
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Your Device's Lock
Feature 107
Locking Your Device 107
Unlocking Your Device 107
Your Device's Unlock
Pattern, Pin, or Password
Feature 110
Your Device's Lock Feature 110
Changing the Lock Code 111
Calling in Lock Mode 112
Silence Your Device from
the Lock Screen 112
Credential Storage
Settings 113
Accounts Settings 114
Accounts 114
Removing an Account 116
Configuring Account Sync
and Display Options 117
Creating a New
Contacts Entry 121
Contacts 121
Adding a Contact to Your
Favorites 123
Editing a Contacts Entry123
Adding a Number to a
Contacts Entry 127
Editing a Contacts
Entry’s Numbers 128
Assigning Direct Dialing
Numbers 128
Direct Dial 129
Selecting a Ringtone
for an Entry 129
Assigning a Picture to an
Entry 129
Finding ContactsEntries130
Finding Contacts by Name 130
Selecting which Contacts
are Displayed 131
Communicating with Your
Contacts 131
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Importing, Exporting,
and Sharing Contacts 134
Importing contacts from
your microSD card 134
Exporting contacts to
your microSD card 135
Sharing a contact 135
Email 136
Accounts and
Messaging 136
Email Icons/Shortcuts 137
Status Bar - Notifications 137
Corporate Email
(Outlook) 137
Setting Up a Corporate
Email 138
Opening Corporate Email 140
Create and Send Email 140
Configuring Corporate
Email Settings 142
Configuring Data
Synchronization Settings 146
Text Messaging and MMS147
Composing Text Messages147
Accessing Text Messages149
Multimedia Messaging
(MMS) 150
Composing MMS
Messages 150
Deleting a Message or
Message Thread 154
Adjusting Message
Settings 155
Text Messaging and MMS157
Viewing Notifications of
Received Messages 157
Deleting Old Text Messages158
Gmail 159
Setting Up other Email
accounts via the Device 161
Opening Gmail and Your
Inbox 162
Reading Your Messages 164
Composing and Sending a
Message 166
Replying to or Forwarding a
Message 168
Working with Conversations
in Batches 169
Labeling a Conversation 170
Starring a Message 171
Reporting Spam 173
Searching for Messages 173
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Archiving Conversations 174
Archiving Conversations 175
Appending a Signature to
Your Messages 176
Changing Gmail Settings 177
General settings: 177
Synchronizing Accounts179
Synchronizing Your
Google Account 179
Synchronizing Your
Corporate Account 181
Privacy: Factory Data
Reset 184
Android Market™ 185
Accessing the Market 185
Selecting and Installing a
Google Application 185
Applications and
Entertainment 185
Launching an Installed
Google Application 186
Reinstalling a Google
Application 187
Music 188
Music Player 188
Creating a Playlist 189
Assigning a Song as a
Ringtone 189
Backing Up Your
Downloaded Music Files 190
YouTube™ 190
GPS Navigation 191
GPS Services 191
Activating Location Mode192
Activating Using
Wireless Networks 192
Google Maps™ 193
Navigation 198
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Networks 199
Web and Data 199
Data Services 202
Updating Your User Name 203
Launching a Web
Connection 203
Virtual Private Networks
(VPN) 204
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Preparing Your Device
for VPN Connection 204
Setting Up Secure
Credential Storage 205
Adding a VPN
Connection 205
Connecting to a VPN 206
Disconnect From a VPN 206
Browser 207
Learn to Navigate the
Browser 207
Scrolling 207
Selecting 208
Finding and Copying
Text on a Web Page 208
Browser Menu 210
Opening the Browser
Menu 210
Adjusting Browser Page
Settings 211
Adjusting Browser Page
Settings 214
Adjusting Browser Security
Settings 215
Setting the Browser Home
Page 216
Resetting the Browser to
Default 217
Creating Website Settings 217
Creating Bookmarks 217
Voice Dialer 220
Activating Voice Dialer 220
Available ASR commands
include: 221
Making a Voice Call With
Voice Dialer 222
Calling a Phone Number
with Voice Dialer 222
Opening Menus With
Voice Dialer 223
Text-to-Speech 223
Text-to-Speech Settings 224
Voice Search 225
Taking Pictures 226
Camera and Video 226
CameraSettings 227
Viewing Your Pictures 229
Gallery Options 230
Assigning Pictures 231
Recording Videos 232
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Video Settings 233
Video Gallery Options 234
Calendar 236
Viewing Your Calendar and
Events 236
Tools and Calendar 236
Viewing Event Details 239
Creating an Event 240
Editing or Deleting
an Event 241
Setting an Event
Reminder 243
Responding to an Event
Reminder 244
Displaying and
Synchronizing Calendars245
Changing Calendar
Settings 246
Folders 248
To add a folder to the
home screen: 248
Clock 249
Toplayaslideshow: 250
To play music: 250
Alarms 251
Calculator 253
LG Mobile Phone Software
update via Over-the-Air
(OTA) 254
Updating Your Profile 255
Updating Your PRL 255
Bluetooth 255
Turning Bluetooth On
and Off 256
Bluetooth Status Indicators257
The Bluetooth Settings
Menu 257
Pairing Bluetooth
Devices 258
Paired Devices 258
Sending Items via
Bluetooth 262
Disconnecting Bluetooth
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Connection During an
Active Call 263
microSD Card 264
Your Device's microSD Card
and Adapter 264
Removing the microSD
Card 264
Inserting the microSD
Card 265
microSD Icon Indicators 266
microSD Adapter 266
Write Protection 267
microSD Card Settings268
Viewing Memory in the
microSD Card 268
Formatting the microSD
Card 268
Connecting Your Device to
Your Computer 269
Important Connection
Information 271
For Your Safety 272
Important Information 272
Before You Start 272
Safety Instructions 272
Safety 272
Safety Information 273
Memory card information
and care 274
FCC RF Exposure
Information 274
CAUTION 274
Body-worn Operation 275
FCC Part 15 Class B
Compliance 275
Part 15.19 statement 275
Part15.21 statement 276
Part 15.105 statement 276
Cautions for Battery 277
Adapter (Charger) Cautions 278
Avoid damage to your
hearing 278
Safety Guidelines 279
TIA Safety Information 279
Exposure to Radio
Frequency Signal 279
Antenna Care 280
Phone Operation 280
Tips on Efficient Operation 280
Driving 280
Electronic Devices 281
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Pacemakers 281
HAC 281
Other Medical Devices 282
Health Care Facilities 282
Vehicles 282
Posted Facilities 283
Aircraft 283
Blasting Areas 283
Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere 283
For Vehicles Equipped
with an Air Bag 283
Charger and Adapter Safety 284
Battery Information and
Care 284
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards 285
General Notice 286
FDA Consumer Update 287
10 Driver Safety Tips 298
Consumer Information on SAR
(Specific Absorption Rate) 301
Hearing Aid Compatibility
(HAC) with Mobile Phones 304
Accessories 306
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Your Device Overview
Front View
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Device Basics
Tip
Phone Software Upgrades –Updates to your device’s software may
become available from time to time. Press
and tap >
Software Update .
Menu Key
Home Key
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Search Key
Back Key
Proxima Sensors
Microphone
Browser key
Appplication Tab
Phone Key
Status Bar

1. Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such
as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally
activated during a call.
2. Status Bar provides information about your device’s status and
options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting,
messaging, and battery charge. The status bar displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and
icons indicating the device's status (on the right), along with
the current time.
3. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. Also
provides additional tabs to access
Call log , Contacts ,and your
Favorites .
4. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already
viewing one of extension panes, it opens the central Home
screen. Press and hold to display recently used applications.
Note
Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch,
or a protective case not authorized by LG.
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Notification icons Status icons

5. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions
menu:
Add , Wallpaper , Settings , Switch ID , Search , Manage
apps
and Notifications .While in a menu, press to open a list
of options available.
6. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you
arespeaking to them.
7.Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up
display items such as menus and dialog boxes.
8. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to
search for a key term both on the device and online. See Using
the Search Key on page ___.
●
For example, entering the word “Pa” will display any matching
entries from your device’s Contacts list, installed applications,
or will suggest search terms.
●
Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a
Google™ search by verbally entering search terms. The device
recognizes your spoken words and initiates a Web search.
9. Browser Key launches the Web Browser.
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10. Application Tab opens the Applications screen to view
installed applications.
11. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate
your device, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts
list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
12. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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Device Basics

1. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open
the Phone options menu (for the following options):
Silent
mode
, Airplane mode ,and Power off.
2. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device
charger or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the
device.
3. Camera Lens,as part of the built-in camera, lets you take
pictures and videos.
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Rear View
Camera
Lens
Camera
Button
MicroSD™
Slot
Power/Lock
Button
Back Cover Fingertip Cutout
3.5 mm
Headset Jack
Volume
Buttons
Charger/
Accessory Jack

4. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once
the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder
function as well.
5. Back Cover Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the
device's back cover.
6. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media
volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. When
you press and hold the volume button, the phone switches to
the Sound-off mode.
7. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an
accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.
8. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card
(expandable up to 32GB).
Note
Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features.
Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card. LG L45C has a
microSD™cardpre-installed.
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Viewing the Display Screen
The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and
icons indicating the device’s status (on the right), along with the
current time.
If you have morenotifications than can fit in the Status bar, a plus
icon prompts you toopen the Status Bar to view them all. (See
Using the Notifications Panel on page 35.) The following list
identifiesthe symbols you’ll see on your device's displayscreen:
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Signal Strength –Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger
signal.)
No Service – Your phone cannotfind a usable signal.
3G Connected –Indicates that 3G data service is available.
3G In Use –Indicates that 3G data service is incuse.
1x Data Connected –Indicates that 1x data service is available.
Notification icons Status icons

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1x Data Service In Use –Indicates that 1x data service is in use.
Bluetooth On –Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Bluetooth Connected –Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth
device.
GPS On –Indicates that GPS is on.
GPS Communicating –Indicates that the device is receiving location data from
GPS.
Roaming –Your phone is roaming.
Airplane Mode –Indicatesthatthe device is in Airplane Mode.
Speakerphone On –Indicates that Speakerphone is on.
No microSD –Indicates that no microSD card is installed.
Vibrate Mode –Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds
aresilenced.
Ringer Silenced –Indicates that all sounds are turned off.
Muted –Indicates that phone microphone is muted.
Very Low Battery –Indicates that battery is very low.
Low Battery –Indicates that battery is low.

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Battery Drained (40%) –Indicates that battery is partially drained.
Battery Full –Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully
charged.)
Battery Charging –Indicates that battery is charging.
Unknown Battery –Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.
Alarm Clock –Alarm Clock.
New Gmail Message –Indicates a new Gmail message.
New Text or Multimedia Message –Indicates you have received a new text or
multimedia message.
New Email –Indicates a new Email message.
Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery –Indicates a text or
multimedia message is undeliverable.
New Google Talk Message –Indicates you have received a new Google Talk
message.
New Voicemail –Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.
Upcoming Event –Alerts you to an upcoming event.
Data Is Syncing –Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for
Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.
Problem With Sign-In Or Sync –There has been an issue with your connection
to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order
to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an
active Google account.