LG LG-D325f User manual

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User Guide
LG-D325f
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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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respective owners.
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YouTube™, Google Talk™ and Play Store™
are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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Important notice .......................................5
Getting to know your phone...................11
Phone overview .....................................11
Installing the SIM card and battery.........13
Charging the phone ...............................15
Using the memory card..........................15
Locking and unlocking the screen..........16
Your Home screen...................................17
Touch screen tips ..................................17
Home screen .........................................18
Customizing the Home screen ..............18
Returning to recently-used
applications...........................................19
Using Dual SIM ......................................19
Notifications ..........................................20
Swipe down for notifications &
settings...............................................20
Quick Settings .....................................21
Indicator icons on the Status Bar ..........21
On-screen keyboard ..............................23
Entering accented letters......................23
Google account setup.............................24
Connecting to Networks and Devices....25
Wi-Fi .....................................................25
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ...............25
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to
a Wi-Fi network ...................................25
Bluetooth...............................................26
Sharing your phone's data connection ...27
PC connections with a USB cable...........29
Calls ........................................................31
Making a call.........................................31
Calling your contacts .............................31
Answering and rejecting a call...............31
Adjusting the in-call volume...................32
Making a second call.............................32
Viewing your call logs ............................32
Call settings...........................................33
Contacts..................................................34
Searching for a contact..........................34
Adding a new contact ............................34
Favorite contacts ...................................34
Creating a group....................................35
Messaging...............................................36
Sending a message ...............................36
Threaded box .......................................37
Changing your message settings ...........37
E-mail......................................................38
Managing an email account...................38
Working with account folders.................38
Composing and sending email...............39
Camera....................................................40
Getting to know the viewfinder ..............40
Using the advanced settings ..................41
Taking a quick photo .............................42
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Once you've taken a photo.....................43
Viewing your saved photos ....................44
Video camera ..........................................45
Getting to know the viewfinder ..............45
Using the advanced settings ..................46
Recording a quick video.........................46
After recording a video...........................47
Watching your saved videos ..................47
Adjusting the volume when viewing a
video .....................................................47
LG Unique Function.................................48
QuickMemo function..............................48
Using the QuickMemo options ..............49
Viewing the saved QuickMemo ............49
LG SmartWorld ......................................50
How to Get to LG SmartWorld from
YourPhone..........................................50
How to use LG SmartWorld...................50
Multimedia..............................................52
Gallery...................................................52
Viewing pictures ..................................52
Playing videos .....................................52
Editing photos/videos ...........................53
Deleting images...................................53
Setting as wallpaper ............................53
Videos ...................................................53
Playing a video ....................................53
Music ....................................................54
Playing a song.....................................54
FM radio................................................56
Searching for stations............................56
Tuning in automatically.........................56
Utilities ....................................................57
Setting your alarm .................................57
Using your calculator .............................57
Adding an event to your calendar...........57
Voice Recorder ......................................58
Recording a sound or voice ..................58
Tasks.....................................................58
Polaris Viewer 4.....................................59
Google+ ................................................59
Voice Search..........................................59
Downloads ............................................59
The Web ..................................................60
Internet..................................................60
Using the Web toolbar..........................60
Viewing webpages...............................60
Opening a page ...................................61
Searching the web by voice..................61
Bookmarks..........................................61
History ................................................61
Chrome .................................................62
Viewing webpages...............................62
Opening a page ...................................62
Searching the web by voice..................62
Syncing with other devices ...................62

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Settings...................................................63
Access the Settings menu .....................63
WIRELESS & NETWORKS .......................63
DEVICE ..................................................66
PERSONAL.............................................68
SYSTEM.................................................69
PC software (LG PC Suite) ......................71
Phone software update ..........................74
About this user guide .............................76
About this user guide.............................76
Trademarks ...........................................76
Accessories.............................................77
Troubleshooting ......................................78
For your safety........................................82
Safety instructions .................................89
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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 10% 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:
1Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Apps from the DEVICE.
2Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to
uninstall.
3Touch Uninstall.
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.
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.
Important notice

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Important notice
To check the battery power level:
t Touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone from the SYSTEM > 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 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone from the SYSTEM > 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.
3. Before installing an open source application and 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.

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4. Using an unlock pattern
Set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Lock
screen from DEVICE > Select screen lock > Pattern. This opens a screen that will
guide you through how to draw a screen unlock pattern. You have to create a Backup
PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock pattern.
Caution: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and
remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.
WARNING
Precautions to take when using pattern lock.
It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be
able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern 5 times. You have 5
opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you have used
all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
When you can't recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password:
< 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, press the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You are
then required to log in with your Google Account or you have to enter the Backup PIN
which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock.
If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot Backup PIN, you
have to perform a hard reset.

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Important notice
< 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.
NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten
your Unlock Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN.
5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory reset)
If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
to initialize it.
1Turn the power off.
2Press and hold the Power/Lock key + Volume Down key + QuickMemo function
key.
3When the LG Logo appears on the screen, release all keys.
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.

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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:
1Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Apps from DEVICE > RUNNING.
2Scroll and touch the desired application and touch Stop to stop it.
NOTE: For multitasking, press Home key to move to another app while
using an app. This does not stop the previous app running in the background
on the device. Make sure to touch the Back key to exit an app after
using it.
7. Transferring music, photos and videos using Media
sync (MTP)
1Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Storage from the DEVICE to check out the
storage media.
2Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable.
3A USB connection type list will appear on your phone screen, Select the Media sync
(MTP) option.
4Open the memory folder on your PC. You can view the mass storage content on your
PC and transfer the files.
5Copy the files from your PC to the drive folder or vice versa.

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Important notice
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.
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
SIM Switch Key
Touch the key for SIM1/SIM2
selection (Selected SIM is
marked by Rectangle box on
RSSI icon). Touch and Hold the
key to go to Dual SIM settings.
Home Key
Return to the Home screen
from any screen.
Back Key
Return to the previous screen.
Menu Key
Display the available options.
Power/Lock Key
t Switch your phone on/off by
pressing and holding this key.
t Short press to lock/unlock
the screen.
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.
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.
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Charger/USB Port
Microphone
Earphone Jack
Power/Lock Key
QuickMemo function KeyVolume keys
t In the Home screen: Control ringer
volume.
t During a call: Control your earpiece
volume.
t When playing a song: Control
volume continuously.
Battery cover
Flash
SIM cards slot
(Upper slot for SIM1 and
Lower slot for SIM2)
microSD Card slot
Speaker
Battery
Camera lens
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Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the
SIM card and battery.
1To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other
hand, lift off the battery cover with your index finger as shown in figure.

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Getting to know your phone
2Slide the SIM card into its slots as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact
area on the card is facing downwards.
3Insert 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).
4Align the battery cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it
clicks into place (2).

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Charging the phone
The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the charging
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 battery cover while your phone is charging.
Using the memory card
Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the battery
cover. 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 touches 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 your Home 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.
Tap or touch – 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 taking a picture (using the Camera),
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 browsing pictures.
Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen
adjusts to the device's physical orientation.
NOTE:
t To select an item, touch the center of the icon.
t Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a
light, yet firm touch.
t Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to
touch any other keys.

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Home screen
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each
panel with Apps, Downloads, Widgets and Wallpapers.
NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone
provider.
On your Home screen, you can view menu icons at the bottom of the screen. Menu
icons provide easy and one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a call.
Touch the Contacts icon to open your contacts.
Touch the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu. This is where you can
create a new message.
Touch the Apps icon at the bottom of the screen. This displays all of your installed
applications. To open any application, simply touch the icon in the applications list.
Customizing the Home screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or
wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favorite apps and
widgets to the Home screen.
To add items on your Home screen:
1Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
Or touch at the top of the right side.
2In the Add Mode menu, select the item you wish to add. You will then see this added
item on the Home screen.
3Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger.
To remove an item from the Home screen:
t Home screen > touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag it to
Your Home screen