LG LG G2 User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................1
Activate Your Phone..............................................................................................................2
Make Your First Call..............................................................................................................2
Set Up Your Voicemail...........................................................................................................3
Phone Basics................................................................................................................................4
Your Phone Overview............................................................................................................4
Plug & Pop.............................................................................................................................6
Status Bar..............................................................................................................................7
Turn Your Phone On and Off...............................................................................................10
Screen On/Off ..............................................................................................................10
Lock and Unlock Your Phone.......................................................................................11
Guest Mode.........................................................................................................................12
Setting Up Guest Mode................................................................................................12
Using Guest Mode........................................................................................................13
Hardware Key Control Mode ...............................................................................................13
Battery and Charger ............................................................................................................13
Extend Your Battery Life ..............................................................................................15
Phone Function Buttons ......................................................................................................16
Menu Button.................................................................................................................16
Work with Menus..........................................................................................................16
Notifications Panel........................................................................................................18
Home Button ................................................................................................................19
Back Button..................................................................................................................19
Touchscreen Navigation......................................................................................................19
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................20
Home Screen ...............................................................................................................21
Extended Home Screen...............................................................................................21
Use the Applications Key .............................................................................................22

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Applications: How to View, Open and Switch...............................................................22
Applications..................................................................................................................24
Customize Your Home Screen.....................................................................................27
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen..........................................................28
Change the Phone's Wallpaper....................................................................................29
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ....................................................29
Access Recently-Used Applications.............................................................................30
Slide Aside ...................................................................................................................31
Home Screen Clean View............................................................................................31
Quick Access................................................................................................................32
Change the Screen Orientation....................................................................................32
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard............................................................................33
Tips for Editing Text .....................................................................................................36
Search Your Phone and the Web........................................................................................36
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry....................................................................37
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command .........................................................38
Using Clip Tray....................................................................................................................38
Text Link..............................................................................................................................38
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................40
Make Phone Calls................................................................................................................40
Call Using the Phone Dialer.........................................................................................40
Dialing Options.............................................................................................................41
Missed Call Notification................................................................................................41
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................41
In-Call Options..............................................................................................................42
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses...............................................................43
Dial From the Contacts List..........................................................................................43
Use Direct Dialing.........................................................................................................44
Plus (+) Code Dialing ...................................................................................................44
Receive Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................44
Visual Voicemail ..................................................................................................................45
Set Up Visual Voicemail...............................................................................................45
Review Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................46

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Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ........................................................................47
Visual Voicemail Options..............................................................................................47
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ............................................................................47
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..................................................48
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu............................................................48
Voicemail(Traditional)..........................................................................................................49
Set Up Voicemail..........................................................................................................49
Voicemail Notification...................................................................................................50
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages .............................................................................50
Phone Call Options..............................................................................................................51
Caller ID .......................................................................................................................51
Call Waiting..................................................................................................................51
3-way Calling................................................................................................................51
Call Forwarding............................................................................................................52
In-call Options ..............................................................................................................52
Set Up Speed Dialing ..........................................................................................................54
Call Logs..............................................................................................................................55
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................57
Find a Phone Number..........................................................................................................57
Text-to-Speech....................................................................................................................58
Contacts......................................................................................................................................59
Get Started With Contacts...................................................................................................59
Add a Contact......................................................................................................................60
Add a Contact to Your Favorites..........................................................................................61
Edit a Contacts Entry...........................................................................................................61
Communicate with Your Contacts .......................................................................................64
Import, Export, and Share Contacts ....................................................................................66
Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage ...............................................................66
Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage.....................................................................66
Share a Contact ...........................................................................................................67
Joining and Separating Contacts .................................................................................67
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................68
Gmail ...................................................................................................................................68

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Create a Google Account.............................................................................................68
Sign into Your Google Account....................................................................................68
Access Gmail ...............................................................................................................69
Send a Gmail Message................................................................................................71
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages............................................................................72
Change Gmail Settings ................................................................................................74
Email....................................................................................................................................76
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP).......................................................................76
Corporate Email (Outlook)............................................................................................77
Open Email...................................................................................................................78
Create and Send Email................................................................................................79
Reply to or Delete an Email Message..........................................................................79
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings.............................................................80
Text and Multimedia Messaging..........................................................................................82
Compose Text Messages.............................................................................................82
Read and Reply to Text Messages..............................................................................83
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)............................................................................83
Save and Resume a Draft Message ............................................................................84
Managing Message Conversations..............................................................................85
Delete Messages..........................................................................................................86
Text and Multimedia Message Options........................................................................87
Facebook......................................................................................................................89
Google Hangouts .........................................................................................................89
Synchronize Accounts.........................................................................................................90
Synchronize Your Google Account ..............................................................................90
Synchronize Your Corporate Account..........................................................................91
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................93
Google Play Store................................................................................................................93
Mobile ID..............................................................................................................................94
Music ...................................................................................................................................95
Google Play Music .......................................................................................................95
Music Player.................................................................................................................95
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files.......................................................................96

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YouTube..............................................................................................................................97
GPS Navigation...................................................................................................................97
Google Maps™ ............................................................................................................97
ScoutTM by Telenav ......................................................................................................99
Web and Data...........................................................................................................................101
Connect Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................101
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network..................................................................101
Add a Wi-Fi Network ..................................................................................................102
Wi-Fi Direct.................................................................................................................103
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks)...............................................103
4G...............................................................................................................................103
Your User Name.........................................................................................................104
Launch a Web Connection.........................................................................................104
Data Connection Status and Indicators......................................................................104
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)..........................................................................................105
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection..................................................................105
Set Up Secure Credential Storage.............................................................................105
Add a VPN Connection ..............................................................................................106
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN......................................................................106
Browser..............................................................................................................................107
Learn to Navigate the Browser...................................................................................107
Go to a Specific Website............................................................................................108
Browser Menu............................................................................................................108
Adjust Browser Settings.............................................................................................109
Create Website Settings.............................................................................................110
Create Bookmarks......................................................................................................110
Camera and Video....................................................................................................................112
Take Pictures.....................................................................................................................112
Camera Settings.........................................................................................................112
Multi-point Auto Focus................................................................................................114
Super Zooming...........................................................................................................114
Shot & Clear...............................................................................................................114
View Your Pictures.....................................................................................................115

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Gallery Options...........................................................................................................115
Assign Pictures...........................................................................................................116
Record Videos...................................................................................................................117
Video Settings............................................................................................................117
Dual Recording...........................................................................................................118
Tracking Zoom ...........................................................................................................119
Audio Zoom................................................................................................................120
Tracking Focus...........................................................................................................121
Video Gallery Options ................................................................................................121
Live Zoom...................................................................................................................123
Dual Play....................................................................................................................123
Video Editor.......................................................................................................................123
Using the Video Editor................................................................................................125
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................................126
QSlide................................................................................................................................126
QuickRemote.....................................................................................................................126
QuickTranslator .................................................................................................................128
VuTalk ...............................................................................................................................129
Voice Mate.........................................................................................................................132
QuickMemo........................................................................................................................133
Notebook ...........................................................................................................................134
Calendar............................................................................................................................136
Change Calendar View ..............................................................................................136
View Event Details .....................................................................................................139
Create an Event .........................................................................................................139
Edit or Delete an Event ..............................................................................................140
Set an Event Reminder..............................................................................................140
Respond to an Event Reminder.................................................................................141
Display and Synchronize Calendars ..........................................................................141
Change Calendar Settings.........................................................................................142
Folders...............................................................................................................................142
Alarm/Clock .......................................................................................................................143
Tasks.................................................................................................................................145

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Calculator...........................................................................................................................147
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................148
Turn Bluetooth On and Off.........................................................................................148
Bluetooth Settings Menu............................................................................................149
Pairing Bluetooth Devices..........................................................................................149
Send Items via Bluetooth ...........................................................................................150
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call............................................151
SmartShare........................................................................................................................151
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices......................................................................151
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices ..........................................................................152
Using Content from the Cloud....................................................................................153
Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G2......................................154
Transfer Via PC or Laptop..........................................................................................154
Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection ............................................................................155
Transfer Via Cloud Storage........................................................................................155
Settings.....................................................................................................................................157
Wireless Networks.............................................................................................................157
Airplane Mode............................................................................................................157
Wi-Fi Settings.............................................................................................................158
Bluetooth Settings......................................................................................................158
Mobile Data................................................................................................................158
Call Settings.......................................................................................................................158
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................158
Smart Dialing..............................................................................................................158
North American Dialing ..............................................................................................158
International Dialing....................................................................................................159
Incoming Call Pop-up.................................................................................................159
Call Reject..................................................................................................................159
Decline with Message ................................................................................................159
Privacy Keeper...........................................................................................................159
Auto Answer...............................................................................................................160
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................160
Hearing Aids...............................................................................................................160

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Proximity Sensor........................................................................................................161
Voice Enhancement...................................................................................................161
Save Unknown Numbers............................................................................................161
Power Button Ends Call .............................................................................................161
Roaming Settings ..............................................................................................................162
Roaming Mode...........................................................................................................162
Roaming Guard..........................................................................................................163
Data Roam Guard......................................................................................................163
Share & Connect ...............................................................................................................164
NFC Settings..............................................................................................................164
Android Beam.............................................................................................................164
SmartShare Beam......................................................................................................165
Miracast......................................................................................................................165
Wireless Storage........................................................................................................165
More…...............................................................................................................................165
USB Tethering............................................................................................................166
Wi-Fi Hotspot..............................................................................................................166
Bluetooth Tethering....................................................................................................167
Mobile Networks Settings...........................................................................................167
VPN Settings..............................................................................................................168
Device Settings..................................................................................................................168
Sound Settings...........................................................................................................168
Ringtone and Vibration Settings.................................................................................169
Display Settings..........................................................................................................172
Home Screen .............................................................................................................175
Lock Screen ...............................................................................................................177
Gestures.....................................................................................................................180
One-handed Operation...............................................................................................182
Storage.......................................................................................................................183
Battery........................................................................................................................183
Apps...........................................................................................................................183
Slide Aside .................................................................................................................184
Personal Settings...............................................................................................................184

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Accounts & Sync........................................................................................................184
Cloud..........................................................................................................................184
Guest Mode................................................................................................................185
Location......................................................................................................................185
Security ......................................................................................................................185
Language & Input Settings.........................................................................................186
Backup & Reset..........................................................................................................187
System Settings.................................................................................................................188
Date & Time ...............................................................................................................188
Accessibility................................................................................................................189
PC Connection...........................................................................................................191
Accessory...................................................................................................................191
Activate This Device...................................................................................................191
System Updates.........................................................................................................192
Printing.......................................................................................................................193
About Phone...............................................................................................................193
Important Messages .................................................................................................................194
Copyright Information................................................................................................................195
Index.........................................................................................................................................196

Get Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless
service for the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone‘s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first charge the phone.
1. Charge your phone.
Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging
adapter should face toward you.
Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the
other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery
level.

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Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
2. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for wireless service, and begin the
setup application.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated.
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your wireless account.
●If you purchased your phone at a store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line
of service, it is designed to activate automatically.
●When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update
screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you're swapping phones), you will need to contact your
wireless service provider.
●To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, contact your
wireless service provider for assistance..
Make Your First Call
Once your phone is activated, you can make phone calls.
1. Tap > .
2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
3. Tap to dial the number.

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Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your
phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Tap > .
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail
to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone’s software may become available
from time to time. Your wireless provider will automatically upload critical updates to your
phone. You can also use the menu to check for and download updates. Tap >
> System settings > System updates.
Your Phone Overview
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‘s basic layout.
Front View
1. Proximity Sensor senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that
touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective
case not authorized by LG.
2. Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets
you participate in video chats.

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3. Micro SIM card tray insert the micro SIM into this tray.
4. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.
5. Back Button returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as
menus and dialog boxes.
6. Home Button returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension
canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to display recently used
applications.
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 phone.
8. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
9. Menu Button allows you to access your phone's main functions menu from the Home
screen: Add apps & widgets, Theme, Home screen settings, Lock screen settings, and
System settings. While using an application, tap to open a list of available options.
10. Apps Button opens the Applications screen to view installed applications.
11. Notification LED flashes front notification LED when you receive notifications, such as
an incoming call, if you enable this feature.
12. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

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Rear View
1. Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos.
2. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu
for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Turn on/off Airplane
mode. You can also quickly switch to Silent mode , Vibration mode or Sound
mode .
3. Charger/ Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB
cable.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
4. NFC Touch Point tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another NFC compatible
device in this location.
5. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-
call volume during a call.
6. LED flashes rear notification LED when you receive notifications, such as an incoming
call, if you enable this feature.
7. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
8. IR (Infrared) LED uses infrared to communicate with devices using the QuickRemote
app.
Plug & Pop
Plug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone or On-the-
Go device, such as a mouse or keyboard.

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1. Plug in an earphone or OTG (On-the-Go) devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, etc.).
2. The applications panel will display and you can select an app to run.
Note: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show the applications
panel.
To access this menu, tap > > Systems settings > Accessory > USB
storage or Earphone. Select the applications you want to make available or tap the
switch next to Edit Plug & Pop apps to activate or deactivate the feature.
Status Bar
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 phone’s status (on the right), along with the
current time.
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the icon prompts you to open
the Status Bar to view them all. (See Notifications Panel.)
The following list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone's display screen:
Status Icons
Icon Description
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are,
the stronger the signal is).
No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
4G Connected – Indicates that 4G data service is available.
4G In Use – Indicates that 4G data service is in use.
3G/1x Connected – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is available.
3G/1x In Use – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is in use.

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Icon Description
Wi-Fi Connected – Indicates that Wi-Fi is in use.
Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.
Roaming – Your phone is “roaming
”
off the home network.
CDMA Roaming – Indicates that phone is roaming.
Airplane Mode – Indicates that the phone is in Airplane Mode.
Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.
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.
Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.
Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.
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.
Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set.
NFC Activated – Indicates that NFC is activated.
Notification Icons
Icon Description
New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.
New Email – Indicates a new Email message.
New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or
multimedia message.
Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates a text or
multimedia message is undeliverable.

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Icon Description
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.
Full Internal Storage – Indicates that internal storage is full.
USB Connected – The phone has detected an active USB connection.
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 phone is uploading data.
Downloading Data – Indicates that your phone is downloading data.
Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.
Connected To VPN – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Virtual Private
Network.
Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the phone is disconnected from the
Virtual Private Network.
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.
Carrier Data – Data use threshold approaching or exceeded.
TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode.
Hotspot Active - Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.

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Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn your phone on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button .
Turn Your Phone On
►Press and hold the Power/Lock Button .
Once your phone is on, it may display “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.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby
mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
You can also initiate a search for wireless service by pressing any key (when your phone is
turned on).
Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where
there is no signal.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button for two seconds until you see the Phone
options on the display screen.
2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the phone.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery
power.
1. Press the Power/Lock Button . Your lock screen will appear. See Lock Screen.
2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it. The last screen you were working on
opens. (This is the default lock screen.)
Note: When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so
will not allow you to turn the screen on.
Screen On/Off
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off. You can
enable and disable this feature in the Gestures settings.