LG LG-RS500 User manual

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MFL69530701 (1.0) www.lg.com
USER GUIDE
LG-RS500

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About this user guide
Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this
user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe
and proper use.
A Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are
designed only for this device and may not be compatible with
other devices.
A This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment
due to the touchscreen keyboard.
A Descriptions are based on the device default settings.
A Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for
these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any
questions about an app provided with the device, please contact
a LG Service Centre. For user-installed apps, please contact the
relevant service provider.
A Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software
from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data
corruption or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG licence
agreement and void your warranty.
A Some content and illustrations may differ from your device,
depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS
version, and are subject to change without prior notice.
A Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with
your device are licenced for limited use. If you extract and use
these materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be
infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for
the illegal use of media.
A Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,
uploading,downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To
void additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs.
Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.
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Instructional notices
WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third
parties.
CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the
device.
NOTE: Notices or additional information.

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01
Custom-designed
Features
6Quick Share
7QuickMemo+
9Do not disturb
9Ringtone ID
10 KnockON
11 Knock Code
02
Basic Functions
13 Product components and
accessories
14 Parts overview
16 Turning on or off the power
17 Installing the SIM card and
battery
19 Charging the battery
20 Optimizing battery life
21 Inserting the memory card
22 Touch screen
25 Home screen
32 Screen lock
34 Device encryption
35 SD card encryption
36 Taking screenshots
37 Entering text
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Useful Apps
46 Installing and uninstalling
apps
47 Recently uninstalled apps
48 Phone
51 Messaging
52 Camera
60 File Manager
60 Weather
60 Calculator
61 Tasks
61 Voice Recorder
Table of contents

4Table of contents
62 Downloads
62 Clock
64 Music
65 Email
67 Contacts
69 Calendar
70 LG Backup
71 Google apps
04
Phone Settings
74 Settings
74 Networks
85 Sound & notification
86 Display
87 General
05
Appendix
96 LG Language Settings
96 LG Bridge
97 Phone software update
99 FAQ
102 Anti-Theft Guide
103 More information
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For Your Safety
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LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT

Custom-designed
Features
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Custom-designed Features 6
Quick Share
You can take a picture or record a video and then share it through an
app.
1 Tap , then take a photo or record a video.
2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen. You can also swipe
the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps
you can use to share your photos and videos.
A The app displayed by Quick Share may vary, depending on the type
and frequency of access of the apps installed on the device.

Custom-designed Features 7
QuickMemo+
QuickMemo+ overview
You can make creative notes by using a variety options on this
advanced notepad feature, such as image management and
screenshots, which are not supported by the conventional notepad
apps.
Creating a note
1 Tap .
2 Tap to create a note.
A : Save a note.
A : Undo the last action.
A : Redo the last action you undid.
A : Enter a note by using the keypad.
A : Write notes by hand.
A : Erase handwritten notes.
A : Edit or erase parts of a handwritten note.
A : Access additional options, including sharing and locking
notes, changing the notepad style and inserting content.
3 Tap to save the note.
Writing notes on a photo
1 Tap .
2 Tap to take a photo, then tap OK.
A The photo is attached into the notepad.
3 Tap and write notes on the photo.
4 Tap to save the notes.

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Writing notes on a screenshot
1 While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the status bar
downwards and then tap .
A The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme.
Memo tools appear at the top of the screen.
2 Take notes as desired.
A To crop and save a portion of the screen, tap and specify a
portion with the crop tool.
A To attach a screenshot to the notepad, tap .
3 Tap and save the notes to the location you want.
A Saved notes can be viewed in either QuickMemo+ or Gallery.
A To save notes in the same location all the time, select the Use
as default app checkbox and select an app.
Managing folders
You can group notes by the note type.
1 Tap .
2 At the top of the screen, tap and select a menu item:
A All memos: View all the notes saved in QuickMemo+.
A My memos: View notes created by QuickMemo+.
A Capture+: View notes created by .
A New category: Add categories.
A : Rearrange, add or delete categories. To change the name of
a category, tap the category.
A Some folders do not appear when launching QuickMemo+ for
the first time. Disabled folders are enabled and appear when they
contain at least one related note.

Custom-designed Features 9
Do not disturb
You can limit or mute notifications to avoid disturbances for a specific
period of time.
1 Tap Sound & notification Do not disturb and then
swipe to turn the feature on.
2 Tap Sounds and vibrations and select the mode you want:
A Priority only: Set to have sounds and vibrations silenced except
for priorities and alarms.
A Total silence: Disable both sounds and vibration.
Ringtone ID
You can set the device to play an automatically created ringtone for
an incoming call from a selected contact.
1 Tap Sound & notification Ringtone ID and then swipe
to activate it.
2 Tap Compose ringtones for and select the desired option.
A The default ringtone plays for incoming calls from contacts except
for the selected contact.

Custom-designed Features 10
KnockON
You can turn on or off the screen by double-tapping the screen.
A This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It
may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home
screen installed by the user.
A When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do not use a
fingernail.
A To use the KnockON feature, make sure that the proximity/light
sensor is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance.
Turning on the screen
Double-tap the middle of the screen.
A Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the
recognition rate.
Turning off the screen
Double-tap on an empty space on the Home screen.
A If a screen other than the Home screen is displayed, double-tap on
an empty space on the status bar.

Custom-designed Features 11
Knock Code
You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When
the screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by
tapping the screen in a specified sequence.
A You can use your Knock Code, together with the KnockOn feature.
A If you enter an incorrect Knock Code more than a specified number
of times consecutively, unlock the device by using your backup PIN
or Google account.
A Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen.
Creating a Knock Code
1 Tap Display Lock screen Select screen lock
Knock Code.
2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock
Code and tap NEXT.
3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap
CONFIRM.
4 Set a backup PIN to use when the Knock Code is forgotten.
Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code
Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created.
Input your Knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is
turned off.
A It is also possible to enter a Knock Code when the lock screen is
turned on.

Basic Functions
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Basic Functions 13
Product components and
accessories
Make sure that none of the following items are missing:
There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone,
some of which may be sold separately. You can select these options
according to your personal communication requirements.
A Items described above may be optional.
A The items supplied with the device and any available accessories
may vary depending on the region or service provider.
A Always use genuine LG Electronics accessories. Using accessories
made by other manufacturers may affect your device's call
performance or cause malfunctions. Any issues resulting from
usage of accessories made by other manufacturers may not be
covered by LG's repair service.
A If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from
which you purchased your device.
A To purchase additional basic items, contact the LG Customer
Support Center.
A To purchase optional items, contact the LG Customer Support
Center for available dealers, and then purchase online.
A Some items in the product box are subject to change without
notice.
A The appearance and specifications of your device are subject to
change without notice.

Basic Functions 14
Parts overview
Front Camera Lens
Notification LED
Proximity/Ambient
Light Sensor Earpiece
Microphone
Charger/USB Port
Headset Jack
Power/Lock Key
Speaker
Rear Camera Lens
Microphone
Volume Keys
Flash

Basic Functions 15
A Proximity/Ambient light sensor
- Proximity sensor: The proximity sensor turns off the screen and
disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity
to the human body. It turns the screen back on and enables
touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range.
- Ambient light sensor: The ambient light sensor analyses the
ambinent light intensity when the auto-brightness control mode
is turned on.
A Volume keys
- Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls or notifications.
- Gently press a volume key to take a photo. To take continuous
shots of photos, press and hold the volume key.
- Press the volume down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app
when the screen is locked or turned off. Press the volume up (+)
key twice to launch Capture+.
A Power/Lock key
- Briefly press the key when you want to turn on or off the screen.
- Press and hold the key when you want to select a power control
option.
A Some functions may be restricted for access, depending on the
device specifications.
A Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it, as this may
damage the screen.
A Screen-protective film or accessories may interfere with the
proximity sensor.
A If your device is wet or is being used in a humid place, the touch
sensor or buttons may not function properly.

Basic Functions 16
Turning on or off the power
Turning on the power
When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key.
A When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration
takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be
longer than usual.
Turning off the power
Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select Power off.
Power control options
Touch and hold the Power/Lock key, then select an option.
A Power off: Turn off the device.
A Power off and restart: Restart the device.
A Turn on Airplane mode: Block telecommunication-related
functions, including making phone calls, messaging and browsing
the Internet. Other functions remain available.

Basic Functions 17
Installing the SIM card and battery
Insert the SIM card provided by the device service provider, and the
included battery.
A Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory
card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a
LG Service Center to remove the memory card.
1 To remove the back cover, hold the device firmly in one hand. With
your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as
shown in the figure.
2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown in the figure.
Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward.

Basic Functions 18
3 Insert the battery.
4 To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the
battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place.

Basic Functions 19
Charging the battery
Before using the device, fully charge the battery. Connect one end of
the charging cable to the charger, insert the other end of the cable
into the cable port, and then plug the charger into a power socket.
A Make sure to use an LG-approved charger, battery and charging
cable. Charging the battery with a third-party charger may cause
the battery to explode or may damage the device.
A Using the device when it is charging may cause electric shock. To
use the device, stop charging it.
The charger connector is located at the bottom of the device. Insert
the charger and plug it into a power outlet.
A Do not open the back cover while your device is charging.