LG L55C User manual

GUÍA DEL USUARIO
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
P/NO : MFL67343401 (1.0) G
LG L55C
LG L55C
Printed in Korea
LG L55C

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L55C 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
Table of Contents 2
Device Basics 4
Your Device Overview 4
Viewing the Display Screen10
Turning Your Device
On and Off 14
Battery and Charger 15
Device Function Keys 21
Touchscreen Navigation 29
Your Home Screen 31
Displaying Your Phone
Number 46
Entering Text 47
Creating a Google
Account 57
Making Calls 59
Phone 59
Call Log 69
Prepending a Number From
the Call Log 72
Saving a Phone Number 73
Finding a Phone Number 74
Device Settings 75
Wireless & networks
settings 75
Roaming settings 78
Display Settings 87
Location & security
settings 90
Accounts Settings 99
Removing an Account 101
Configuring Account Sync
and Display Options 102
Contacts 105
Creating a New Contacts

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Entry 105
Adding a Contact to Your
Favorites 107
Editing a Contacts
Entry 107
Adding a Number to a
Contacts Entry 111
Editing a Contacts Entry’s
Numbers 111
Assigning Direct Dialing
Numbers 112
Assigning a Picture to an
Entry 113
Selecting which Contacts
are Displayed 114
Communicating with Your
Contacts 115
Importing, Exporting, and
Sharing Contacts 117
Accounts and
Messaging 120
Text Messaging and
MMS 130
Text Messaging and
MMS 140
Synchronizing Accounts 162
Synchronizing Your
Google Account 162
Applications and
Entertainment 168
Android Market™168
Music 170
GPS Navigation 174
Google Maps™175
Navigation 179
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Networks 180

Web and Data 180
Data Services 183
Virtual Private Networks
(VPN) 185
Voice Dialer 200
Opening Menus With
Voice Dialer 203
Text-to-Speech 203
Camera and Video 206
Taking Pictures 206
Recording Videos 212
Tools and Calendar 215
Calendar 215
Folders 224
Clock 226
Alarms 228
Calculator 230
LG Mobile Phone Software
update via Over-the-Air
(OTA) 231
Updating Your Profile 231
Updating Your PRL 232
Bluetooth 232
Turning Bluetooth On
and Off 232
The Bluetooth Settings
Menu 234
Pairing Bluetooth
Devices 235
Sending Items via
Bluetooth 238
Disconnecting Bluetooth
Connection During an
Active Call 239
Your Device's microSD
Card and Adapter 241
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microSD Card Settings 244
Connecting Your Device
to Your Computer 245
Safety 248
Safety Guidelines 255
Index 282
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Your Device Overview
Front View
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Tip
Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become
available from time to time. Press
and tap > Settings > About
phone > Software update.
Home Key
Menu Key
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Search Key
Back Key
Proximity Sensors
Status Bar
Microphone
Browser Key
Appplications
Tab
Phone Key
Device Basics

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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Device Basics
Notification icons Status icons

5. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions
menu from the Home screen:
Add , Wallpaper , Settings , Search ,
Manage apps and Notifications . While in a an application,
press to open a list of options available.
6. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you
are speaking 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 onlin. See Using
the Search Key on page 28.
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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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Device Basics

10. Applications 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

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Device Basics
1. 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.
2. Camera Lens as part of the built-in camera, lets you take
pictures and videos.
3. Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once
the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder
function as well.
Rear View
Camera
Lens
Camera
Key
MicroSD™
Slot
3.5 mm
Headset Jack
Fingertip Cutout
Power/Lock
Key
Speaker
Volume
Keys
Charger/
Accessory Port

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4. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the device's
back cover.
5. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the device
charger or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION!
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect port may damage the
device.
6. Volume Keys 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 Key, the phone switches to the Sound-off
mode.
7. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The
speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
8. Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the
Phone options menu (for the following options):
Silent mode ,
Airplane mode , and Power off.
9. 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 L55C has a
microSD™card pre-installed.
Device Basics

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Device Basics
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 more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus
icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to view them all. (See
Using the Notifications Panel on page 26.) The following list
identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device's display screen:
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger
signal.)
No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available.
3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in use.
1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available.
Notification icons Status icons

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Device Basics
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 – Indicates that the 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
are silenced.
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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Device Basics
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.

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Device Basics
Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card is full.
An Open Wi-Fi Network Available – Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is
available.
USB Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection.
USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection
and is in a USB Debugging mode.
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications
which are not displayed in the Status Bar.
Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.
Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress
using the Bluetooth headset.
Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.
Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.
Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.
Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data.
Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading data.
Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.

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Device Basics
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the
Power/Lock Key.
Turning Your Device On
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Press and hold .
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold for two seconds until you see the
powering-down animation on the display screen.
2. Press
Power off and then tap OK to power off the device.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the
battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don’t use the device for a while, the screen and backlight will
shut off to conserve battery power. To wake up the device's screen
1. Press . Your lock screen will appear. See Your Device's
Lock Feature on page 94.
2. Touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right. The
last screen you were working on opens. (This is the default
lock screen.)

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Device Basics
Battery and Charger
Warning! Use only LG-approved batteries and chargers with your
device. The failure to use a LG-approved battery and charger may
increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or
explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property.
Battery Capacity
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It
allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The
battery provides up to 5 hours of continuous digital talk time.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon
blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left,
the device can sound an audible alert and then turn off.
Tip
Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge the battery
before it runs out of power.
Note
Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode,
browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and
standby times.

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Device Basics
Installing the Battery
1. Install the battery.
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Remove the battery from its packaging.
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Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align (see step in
the following illustration). Gently press down to secure the
battery (see step in the following illustration).
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Position the back cover over the battery compartment and
press down until you hear a click (see step in the following
illustration).
2. Press and hold located on the top right of the phone
to turn the device on.
Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don’t lose any
unsaved items.