LG LG-E972 User manual

LG-E972 User Guide
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Some of the contents of this manual 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.
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
Guidelines for safe and efficient use.........4
Important notice ......................................10
Getting to know your phone ....................16
Phone overview ......................................16
Installing the Micro-USIM card.................18
Charging the phone ................................19
Locking and unlocking the screen............19
Your Home screen ...................................20
Touch screen tips....................................20
Home.....................................................20
Customizing the Home screen .................20
Returning to recently-used applications....21
Notification drawer..................................21
Viewing the status bar.............................22
Onscreen keyboard.................................23
Entering accented letters.........................23
Google account set up.............................24
Connecting to Networks and Devices......25
Wi-Fi......................................................25
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ..................25
Calls.........................................................26
Making a call..........................................26
Calling your contacts...............................26
Answering and rejecting a call .................26
Adjusting the in-call volume.....................26
Making a second call ..............................26
Viewing your call logs..............................27
Call settings ...........................................27
Contacts...................................................28
Searching for a contact ...........................28
Adding a new contact..............................28
Favourite contacts...................................28
Moving contacts from your Old Device to
your New Device.....................................29
Messaging ...............................................30
Sending a message ................................30
Threaded box ........................................30
Changing your message settings .............30
E-mail ......................................................31
Managing an email account.....................31
Working with account folders...................31
Composing and sending email.................31
Camera ....................................................33
Getting to know the viewfinder.................33
Taking a quick photo ..............................34
Once you've taken the photo ...................34
Using the advanced settings ....................35
Video camera...........................................36
Getting to know the viewfinder.................36
Recording a quick video ..........................37
Using the advanced settings ....................37
Adjusting the volume when viewing a
video......................................................37
Multimedia...............................................38
Gallery ...................................................38
After recording a video ............................38

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Videos....................................................38
Playing a video .......................................38
Video Wiz ...............................................39
Media Home...........................................40
Music Player...........................................40
Transferring music files using USB mass
storage devices ......................................40
Playing a song........................................41
LG Tag+.................................................41
QuickMemo function ...............................42
Using the QuickMemo options .................42
Viewing the saved QuickMemo ...............43
Notebook................................................43
Making a note ........................................43
Getting to know the Notebook..................43
Utilities.....................................................45
Setting your alarm...................................45
Using your calculator...............................45
Adding an event to your calendar.............45
Voice recorder ........................................45
Recording a sound or voice .....................45
Sending the voice recording ....................46
Voice Control ..........................................46
Task Manager.........................................46
Polaris Office..........................................46
FileShare................................................47
Backup ..................................................47
Back up your smart phone data ...............47
Scheduling automatic backups ................48
Restoring smart phone data.....................48
Using SmartShare...................................49
The web...................................................51
Internet ..................................................51
Using the web toolbar .............................51
Using options..........................................51
LG SmartWorld.........................................52
How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your
Phone ....................................................52
How to use LG SmartWorld......................52
Settings ...................................................53
WIRELESS & NETWORKS.........................53
DEVICE...................................................58
PERSONAL .............................................60
SYSTEM .................................................61
Phone software update............................63
Phone software update ...........................63
Specifications..........................................65
DivX HD..................................................65
Dolby Mobile ..........................................65
DTS .......................................................65
Accessories .............................................66
Troubleshooting .......................................67

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Please read these simple guidelines.
Not following these guidelines may be
dangerous or illegal.
Exposure to radio frequency
energy
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the limits
for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
recommended by international guidelines
(ICNIRP). These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the
general population.
The guidelines were developed by
independent scientific organisations
through periodic and thorough evaluation
of scientific studies. The guidelines include
a substantial safety margin designed
to assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age or health.
The exposure standard for mobile devices
employs a unit of measurement known
as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit stated in the international
guidelines is 2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR
are conducted using standard operating
positions with the device transmitting
at its highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands. Although the
SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR of the device
while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the
device is designed to operate at multiple
power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In general,
the closer you are to a base station, the
lower the power output of the device.
Before a phone model is available for
sale to the public, compliance with the
European R&TTE directive must be shown.
This directive includes as one essential
requirement the protection of the health
and the safety for the user and any other
person.
The highest SAR value for this device
when tested for use at the ear is X.XXX
W/kg.
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This device meets RF exposure guidelines
when used either in the normal use
position against the ear or when
positioned at least 1.5 cm away from
the body. When a carry case, belt clip or
holder is used for body-worn operation,
it should not contain metal and should
position the product at least 1.5 cm away
from your body. In order to transmit data
files or messages, this device requires
a quality connection to the network. In
some cases, transmission of data files
or messages may be delayed until such
a connection is available. Ensure the
above separation distance instructions
are followed until the transmission is
completed.
The highest SAR value for this device
when tested for use at the body is X.XXX
W/kg.
* The SAR limit for mobile devices used by
the public is 2.0 watts/ kilogram (W/kg)
averaged over ten grams of body tissue.
The guidelines incorporate a substantial
margin of safety to give additional
protection for the public and to account
for any variations in measurements.
SAR values may vary depending on
national reporting requirements and the
network band.
FCC SAR information
Your mobile device is also designed to
meet the requirements for exposure to
radio waves established by the Federal
Communications Commission (USA) and
Industry Canada.
These requirements set a SAR limit of
1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
The highest SAR value reported under
this standard during product certifi cation
for use at the ear is X.XX W/kg and when
properly worn on the body is X.XX W/kg.
Additionally, this device was tested for
typical body-worn operations with the
back of the phone kept 1cm (0.39 inches)
between the users body and the back of
the phone.
To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 1cm (0.39 inches) must be
maintained between the user’s body and
the back of the phone.
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* FCC Notice & Caution
Notice!
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution!
Change or Modifications that are not
specifically approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Product care and maintenance
WARNING
Only use batteries, chargers and
accessories approved for use
with this particular phone model.
The use of any other types may
invalidate any approval or warranty
applying to the phone and may be
dangerous.
Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair
work is required.
Repairs under warranty, at LG's
discretion, may include replacement
parts or boards that are either new or
reconditioned, provided that they have
functionality equal to that of the parts
being replaced.
Keep away from electrical appliances
such as TVs, radios and personal
computers.
The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
Do not drop.
Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
Switch off the phone in any area
where you are required to by special
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regulations. For example, do not use
your phone in hospitals as it may affect
sensitive medical equipment.
Do not handle the phone with wet hands
while it is being charged. It may cause
an electric shock and can seriously
damage your phone.
Do not charge a handset near
flammable material as the handset can
become hot and create a fire hazard.
Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of
the unit (do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner or alcohol).
Do not charge the phone when it is on
soft furnishings.
The phone should be charged in a well
ventilated area.
Do not subject this unit to excessive
smoke or dust.
Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect
the information on the magnetic strips.
Do not tap the screen with a sharp
object as it may damage the phone.
Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
Use accessories like earphones
cautiously. Do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
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Do not use, touch or attempt to remove
or fix broken, chipped or cracked glass.
Damage to the glass display due to
abuse or misuse is not covered under
the warranty.
Your phone is an electronic device that
generates heat during normal operation.
Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact
in the absence of adequate ventilation
may result in discomfort or minor burns.
Therefore, use care when handling
your phone during or immediately after
operation.
If your phone gets wet, immediately
unplug it to dry off completely. Do not
attempt to accelerate the drying process
with an external heating source,such as
an oven, microwave or hair dryer.
The liquid in your wet phone, changes
the color of the product label inside
your phone. Damage to your device
as a result of exposure to liquid is not
covered under your warranty.
Efficient phone operation
Electronics devices
All mobile phones may receive
interference, which could affect
performance.
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Do not use your mobile phone near
medical equipment without requesting
permission. Avoid placing the phone
over pacemakers, for example, in your
breast pocket.
Some hearing aids might be disturbed
by mobile phones.
Minor interference may affect TVs,
radios, PCs etc.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend
that a minimum separation of 15cm be
maintained between a mobile phone
and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. To
achieve this use the phone on the
opposite ear to your pacemaker and do
not carry it in a breast pocket.
Hospitals
Switch off your wireless device when
requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or
health care facilities. These requests are
designed to prevent possible interference
with sensitive medical equipment.
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Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the
use of mobile phones in the area when
you drive.
Do not use a hand-held phone while
driving.
Give full attention to driving.
Pull off the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.
RF energy may affect some electronic
systems in your vehicle such as car
stereos and safety equipment.
When your vehicle is equipped with an
air bag, do not obstruct with installed
or portable wireless equipment.
It can cause the air bag to fail or
cause serious injury due to improper
performance.
If you are listening to music whilst
out and about, please ensure that the
volume is at a reasonable level so that
you are aware of your surroundings.
This is of particular importance when
near roads.
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Important notice
Please check to see whether any
problems you encountered with your
phone are described in this section before
taking the phone 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:
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
Apps from the DEVICE category.
Once all applications appear, scroll to
and select the application you want to
uninstall.
Touch Uninstall.
2. Optimizing battery life
Extend your battery's life between
charges by turning off features that you
don't need to having running constantly
in the background. You can monitor
how applications and system resources
consume battery power.
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Extending your phone's battery life:
Turn off radio communications you are
not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.
Reduce screen brightness and set a
shorter screen timeout.
Turn off automatic syncing for
Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other
applications.
Some applications you have downloaded
may reduce battery power.
To check the battery power level:
Touch > Apps tab > Settings >
About phone from the SYSTEM >
Battery
The battery status (charging or not
charging) and battery level (percentage
charged) is displayed at the top of the
screen.
To monitor and control how battery
power is being used:
Touch > Apps tab >Settings
>Power saver from the DEVICE
> Battery use from the BATTERY
INFORMATION
Battery usage time is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. It tells you how long
it has been since you last connected your
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Before you start using the phone, please read this!