LG L55C User manual

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
Getting Started with Your
Phone 14
Getting Started with Your
Phone 15
Quick Access to
Convenient Features 19
Entering and Editing
Information 21
Contactsin Your Phone’s
Memory 22
Prepaid 27
1. Add Airtime 27
2. BuyAirtime 27
3. My Phone Number 27
4. Airtime Info 28
5. Airtime Display 28
6. Serial Number 28
7. Code Entry Mode 28
Contacts 29
1. New Contact 29
2. Contact List 29
3. Speed Dials 30
4. Groups 30
5. My vCard31
Messages 31
1. New Text Message 32
2. New Picture Message 34
3. Inbox 35
4. Drafts 36
5. Outbox 37
6. Voicemail 37
7. Web Alerts 38
8. Templates 38
9. Delete All 39
10. Message Settings 39
New Text Message 40
Speed Dials 40

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Recent Calls 40
1. Missed Calls 40
2. Received Calls 41
3. Dialed Calls 41
4. All Calls 41
5. Call Timer 42
Browser 42
1. StartBrowser 42
Apps 46
1. BuyGames 46
Take Photo 47
Gallery 49
My Stuff 50
1. Images 50
2. Videos 50
3. Sounds 51
Record Video 51
Drawing Panel 53
Record Voice 53
SNS 54
Music 54
1. Recently Played 54
2. All Songs 54
3. Artists 55
4. Albums 55
5. Genres55
6. Playlists 56
7.Settings 57
Voice Command 58
Notepad 60
Organizer 61
1. Calendar 61
2. Date Finder 62
Stopwatch 62
Alarm Clock 63

World Clock 64
Calculator 64
Tools 65
1. Tip Calculator 65
2. Unit Converter 65
Sound Settings 66
1. Ringtones 66
2. Volume 66
3. Message Alerts 66
4. Alert Type 67
5. Service Alerts 67
6. Power On/Off Tone 68
7.Emergency Tone 68
Display Settings 68
1. Wallpaper 68
2. LCD Settings 69
3. Themes 69
4. Language(Idioma) 69
5. Clock & Calendar 70
6. Font Settings 70
7. Dial Font Size 70
8. Menu Style 71
9. Name Match for Dialing71
Call Settings 72
1. Answer Options 72
2. Auto Retry 72
3. One Touch Dial 72
4. Airplane Mode 73
5. TTY Mode 73
Touch Settings 74
1. Touchscreen Calibration74
2. Touchscreen Effect 74
Phone Settings 75
1. Auto Touch Lock 75
2. Security 75
3. Memory 77
4. Phone Info 78
System 79
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1. Network 79
2. Location 79
Bluetooth 80
USB Mass Storage 82
For Your Safety 83
Safety 83
Safety Guidelines 90
Accessories 117
Index118
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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 .
Home Key
Menu Key
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Search Key
Back Key
Proxima Sensors
Status Bar
Microphone
Browser key
Appplication Tab
Phone Key

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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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 (box). See
Using the Search Key.
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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.
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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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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 Button lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once
the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder
function as well.
4. Back Cover Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the
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Rear View
Camera
Lens
Camera
Button
MicroSD™
Slot
3.5 mm
Headset Jack
Back Cover Fingertip Cutout
Power/Lock
Button
Speaker
Volume
Buttons
Charger/
Accessory Jack

device's back cover.
5. 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.
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. 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 Button 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.
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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 more notifications 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.) The following list identifies the
symbols you’ll see on your device's display screen:
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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 incuse.
1x Data Connected –Indicatesthat1x data service is available.

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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.

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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.
Connected To VPN –Indicates that the device is connected to a Virtual Private
Network.

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Disconnected From VPN –Indicates that the device is disconnected from the
Virtual Private Network.
Song Is Playing –Indicates that a song is playing.
Lock Screen –Indicates that screen is locked.
Carrier data use threshold approaching or exceeded.
TTY –Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode.
Tethering Active -Indicates that USB tethering is active.
Tethering and Hotspot Active -Indicates that both USB tethering and Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot are active.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Active -Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the
power/lock button.
Turning Your Device On
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Press and hold .
Once your phone is on, it maydisplay“Searching for Service.”

When your phone finds a signal, it enters standby mode – the
phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making
and receiving calls.
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 toconservebattery power. To wake up the device's
screen
1. Press . Your lock screen will appear. See Your Device's
Lock Feature.
2. Touch and drag the green lock icon to the right. The last
screen you were working on opens. (This is the default lock
screen.)
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Battery and Charger
Warning! Use only LG-approved batteries and chargers with your
device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or 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
beforeit 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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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 opening in the back of the device,
making sure the connectors align (see step 1, in the following
illustration). Gently press down to secure the battery (see step
2, 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 3, in the following
illustration).
2. Press and hold located on the top left to turn the
device on.
Removing the Battery
1. Makesurethe power is turned off so that you don’tlose any
unsaved items.
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2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on top of
the cover and remove it.
3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from
the device.
Warning! Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you
can be burned.
Charging the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your
battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off,
and you will lose anyinformation you were just working on.
Alwaysuse a LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or
vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
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