LG LS676 User manual

LGLS676
User Guide
[UG template version 16a]
[bmu_lg_ls676_ug_en_062016_d1]

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Table of Contents
Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................2
About the User Guide ...................................................................................................................2
Set Up Your Phone...............................................................................................................................3
Parts and Functions......................................................................................................................3
Battery Use ...................................................................................................................................5
Insert the Battery...................................................................................................................5
Remove the Battery..............................................................................................................6
Charge the Battery................................................................................................................6
Nano SIM Card .............................................................................................................................7
microSD Card ...............................................................................................................................8
Insert microSD Card .............................................................................................................8
Unmount the microSD Card..................................................................................................9
Remove microSD Card.........................................................................................................9
Format microSD Card...........................................................................................................9
Turn Your Phone On and Off......................................................................................................10
Use the Touchscreen..................................................................................................................10
Activation and Service ................................................................................................................13
Complete the Setup Screens......................................................................................................13
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................15
Basics..........................................................................................................................................15
Home Screen......................................................................................................................15
Phone Settings Menu..........................................................................................................15
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation .......................................................................16
Capture Screenshots..........................................................................................................16
Applications.................................................................................................................................16
Preinstalled Apps................................................................................................................16
Phone Number............................................................................................................................19
Airplane Mode.............................................................................................................................19
Enter Text....................................................................................................................................20
Touchscreen Keyboards.....................................................................................................20
QWERTY Keyboard............................................................................................................21
Phone Keyboard.................................................................................................................22

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Tips for Editing Text............................................................................................................23
Google Account ..........................................................................................................................24
Create a Google Account ...................................................................................................24
Sign into Your Google Account...........................................................................................25
Google Play Store.......................................................................................................................25
Find and Install an App.......................................................................................................26
Request a Refund for a Paid App.......................................................................................26
Update an App....................................................................................................................27
Uninstall an App..................................................................................................................27
Get Help with Google Play..................................................................................................27
Lock and Unlock Your Screen....................................................................................................28
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature .................................................................28
Update Your Phone ....................................................................................................................29
Update Your Phone Software.............................................................................................29
Update Your Profile.............................................................................................................31
Update Your PRL................................................................................................................31
Your Phone's Home Screen................................................................................................................32
Home Screen Basics ..................................................................................................................32
Home Screen Layout..........................................................................................................32
Extended Home Screens....................................................................................................32
Status Bar and Notification Panel...............................................................................................33
Status Bar...........................................................................................................................33
Notification Panel................................................................................................................35
Customize the Home Screen......................................................................................................35
Change the Wallpaper........................................................................................................35
Add Widgets to the Home Screen ......................................................................................36
Add Folders to the Home Screen .......................................................................................36
Making Connections....................................................................................................................................38
Phone Calls and Voicemail.................................................................................................................39
Place and Answer Calls..............................................................................................................39
Call Using the Phone Dialer................................................................................................39
Call Emergency Numbers...................................................................................................40
Answer Phone Calls............................................................................................................41
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................................................................................42
Place a Call from Contacts.................................................................................................43

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Call from Call Logs..............................................................................................................43
Voicemail.....................................................................................................................................44
Voicemail Setup..................................................................................................................44
Visual Voicemail Setup.......................................................................................................44
Review Visual Voicemail.....................................................................................................45
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages...............................................................................45
Visual Voicemail Options....................................................................................................45
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...................................................................................46
Optional Calling Services............................................................................................................47
Caller ID Blocking ...............................................................................................................47
Call Waiting.........................................................................................................................48
Conference Calling .............................................................................................................48
Call Forwarding...................................................................................................................48
Phone Call Settings ....................................................................................................................49
Contacts..............................................................................................................................................52
Add a Contact.............................................................................................................................52
View Contacts.............................................................................................................................53
Contacts Screen Layout..............................................................................................................53
Edit a Contact .............................................................................................................................53
Delete a Contact.........................................................................................................................54
Share a Contact..........................................................................................................................54
Import Contacts...........................................................................................................................54
Back Up Contacts.......................................................................................................................55
Messaging...........................................................................................................................................56
Text and Multimedia Messaging.................................................................................................56
Send a Text Message.........................................................................................................56
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...................................................................................57
Save and Resume a Draft Message...................................................................................57
New Messages Notification ................................................................................................58
Manage Message Conversations.......................................................................................58
Text and MMS Options.......................................................................................................59
Gmail...........................................................................................................................................60
Create and Send a Gmail Message....................................................................................60
Check Received Gmail Messages......................................................................................61
Use Gmail Labels................................................................................................................62

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Archive Gmail Threads.......................................................................................................62
Mute Gmail Threads ...........................................................................................................62
Delete Gmail Threads.........................................................................................................63
Search Gmail Messages.....................................................................................................63
Report Spam.......................................................................................................................63
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account ................................................................................63
Switching between Gmail Accounts....................................................................................64
Gmail Settings.....................................................................................................................64
Email...........................................................................................................................................64
Set Up an Email Account....................................................................................................64
Add an Email Account.........................................................................................................65
Add an Exchange Account .................................................................................................66
Create and Send an Email Message..................................................................................66
Open Email Messages........................................................................................................67
Delete an Email Account ....................................................................................................67
Manage Your Email Inbox ..................................................................................................68
Microsoft Exchange Email Features...................................................................................69
Internet and Social Networking...........................................................................................................71
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks)................................................71
4G LTE................................................................................................................................71
Data Connection Status and Indicators..............................................................................72
Chrome Browser.........................................................................................................................72
Use the Browser .................................................................................................................72
Add a Bookmark .................................................................................................................72
View Browser History..........................................................................................................73
Open New Browser Tabs....................................................................................................73
Browser Settings.................................................................................................................73
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................74
Install the Facebook App on Your Phone...........................................................................74
Use Facebook.....................................................................................................................74
Twitter .........................................................................................................................................75
Install the Twitter App on Your Phone................................................................................75
Tweet on Twitter .................................................................................................................75
Hangouts.....................................................................................................................................75
Connectivity.........................................................................................................................................77

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Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer................................................................77
Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................................78
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network............................................................78
Configure Wi-Fi Settings.....................................................................................................79
Disconnect Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................79
Wi-Fi Direct.........................................................................................................................79
Hotspot........................................................................................................................................80
Tethering.....................................................................................................................................81
Bluetooth.....................................................................................................................................81
Bluetooth Information..........................................................................................................81
Enable the Bluetooth Feature.............................................................................................81
Pair Bluetooth Devices........................................................................................................82
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device................................................................................82
Send Information Using Bluetooth......................................................................................83
Receive Information via Bluetooth......................................................................................84
Apps and Entertainment..............................................................................................................................85
Camera and Video..............................................................................................................................86
Camera Overview.......................................................................................................................86
Take Pictures and Record Videos ..............................................................................................87
Take Pictures......................................................................................................................87
Record Videos ....................................................................................................................87
Taking Selfies..............................................................................................................................88
Gesture Shot.......................................................................................................................88
Interval Shot........................................................................................................................88
Taking Photos Automatically ..............................................................................................88
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ....................................................................................88
Edit Pictures................................................................................................................................89
Share Pictures and Videos.........................................................................................................90
Send Pictures or Videos by Email ......................................................................................90
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message...............................................................91
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth...........................................................................91
Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media..........................................92
Share Videos on YouTube..................................................................................................92
Camera Settings.........................................................................................................................93
Switch Cameras..................................................................................................................93

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Set Camera Functions........................................................................................................93
Productivity..........................................................................................................................................94
Calendar......................................................................................................................................94
Add an Event to the Calendar.............................................................................................94
View Calendar Events.........................................................................................................95
Sync Calendars...................................................................................................................95
Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Calendar...................................................................95
Navigation Apps..........................................................................................................................96
Google Maps.......................................................................................................................96
Scout...................................................................................................................................96
Google Search............................................................................................................................97
Use Google Search.............................................................................................................97
Use Google Voice Search ..................................................................................................98
Calculator....................................................................................................................................98
Clock...........................................................................................................................................98
Set Alarms ..........................................................................................................................98
Additional Clock Features...................................................................................................99
Capture+...................................................................................................................................100
QuickMemo+.............................................................................................................................101
Weather.....................................................................................................................................101
File Manager.............................................................................................................................102
Voice Recorder .........................................................................................................................102
Recently Uninstalled Apps........................................................................................................102
Entertainment and Activities .............................................................................................................104
Music.........................................................................................................................................104
Google Play Music............................................................................................................104
Music Player .....................................................................................................................104
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files............................................................................105
YouTube....................................................................................................................................105
View YouTube Videos.......................................................................................................106
Post a Video to YouTube..................................................................................................106
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................107
Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................................108
Networks Settings.............................................................................................................................109
Airplane Mode...........................................................................................................................109

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Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................................110
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................................................................110
Mobile Data Settings.................................................................................................................110
Call Settings..............................................................................................................................110
Tethering Settings.....................................................................................................................110
More Settings............................................................................................................................111
Virtual Private Networks (VPN).................................................................................................112
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection........................................................................113
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ...................................................................................113
Add a VPN Connection.....................................................................................................113
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.............................................................................113
Sound Settings..................................................................................................................................115
Sound Profile ............................................................................................................................116
Volume......................................................................................................................................116
Ringtone....................................................................................................................................116
Ringtone ID...............................................................................................................................117
Sound with Vibration.................................................................................................................117
Vibrate Type..............................................................................................................................117
Do Not Disturb ..........................................................................................................................117
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................118
Apps..........................................................................................................................................118
More Settings............................................................................................................................118
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................120
Home Screen............................................................................................................................121
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................122
Home Touch Button Combination.............................................................................................124
Font Type..................................................................................................................................125
Font Size...................................................................................................................................125
Bold Text...................................................................................................................................125
Brightness.................................................................................................................................125
Auto-Rotate Screen ..................................................................................................................125
Screen Timeout.........................................................................................................................126
More Settings............................................................................................................................126
General Settings ...............................................................................................................................127
Language & Keyboard..............................................................................................................128

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Location.....................................................................................................................................129
Accounts & Sync.......................................................................................................................129
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................129
Shortcut Key..............................................................................................................................131
Google Services........................................................................................................................131
Security.....................................................................................................................................131
Date & Time..............................................................................................................................133
Storage & USB..........................................................................................................................133
Battery & Power Saving............................................................................................................133
Memory.....................................................................................................................................133
Activate This Device .................................................................................................................133
System Updates........................................................................................................................134
Apps..........................................................................................................................................134
Backup & Reset........................................................................................................................134
About Phone.............................................................................................................................135
Getting Help ..............................................................................................................................................136
For Assistance ..................................................................................................................................137
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................137
Boost Account Information and Help........................................................................................138
Manage Your Account ......................................................................................................138
Re-Boost...........................................................................................................................139
Anti-Theft Guide........................................................................................................................140
Copyright Information................................................................................................................140
Important Information for the LGLS676............................................................................................141
Safety Information.....................................................................................................................141
Important Information........................................................................................................141
Before You Start ...............................................................................................................141
HAC statement..................................................................................................................141
FCC RF Exposure Information .........................................................................................141
Body-worn Operation........................................................................................................141
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions..............................................142
Consumer Information on SAR.........................................................................................144
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices........................145
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ..............................................................................146
TIA Safety Information......................................................................................................147

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Part 15.19 statement.........................................................................................................149
Part 15.21 statement.........................................................................................................149
Part 15.105 statement.......................................................................................................149
Safety Information.............................................................................................................150
FDA Consumer Update.....................................................................................................153
Driving...............................................................................................................................157
10 Driver Safety Tips........................................................................................................158
Anti-Theft Guide................................................................................................................159
Open Source Software Notice Information.......................................................................159
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................159
Warranty....................................................................................................................................160
Limited Warranty Statement.............................................................................................160
Index..........................................................................................................................................................165