LG Spectrum 2 User manual

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User Guide MFL67738701 (1.0)
User Guide
User Guide
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User Guide

Copyright©2013 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group
and its related entities. Spectrum is a trademark of LG
Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.

1
Important Customer Information
Before you read
Before getting started, please review the separate Product Safety and
Warranty Information guide for important product safety and warranty
information about your device.

2
Important Customer Information...........................................................1
Table of Contents ...................................................................................2
Technical Details.....................................................................................5
The Basics.............................................................................................. 11
Phone Overview ...................................................................................................................11
Help......................................................................................................................................13
Removing Back Cover ........................................................................................................14
Installing the Battery, SIM Card and microSD Card........................................................14
Charging the Phone ...........................................................................................................18
Optimizing Battery Life......................................................................................................19
Turning the Phone On and Off ........................................................................................20
Phone’s Status Icons.........................................................................................................25
Getting to Know the Home Screen..................................................................................27
Touchscreen....................................................................................................................... 30
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch .................................................................34
Working With Menus .........................................................................................................39
Managing Notifications.................................................................................................... 40
Searching Your Phone and the Web ................................................................................42
Locking the Screen............................................................................................................44
Customizing the Home Screen ....................................................................................... 48
Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts ........................................................................ 50
QuickMemo .........................................................................................................................51
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................................52
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks.........................................................................................52
Make Your Device a Mobile Hotspot ................................................................................59
NFC .................................................................................................................................... 60
LG Tag+ .............................................................................................................................. 60
Using Tag+ writing ............................................................................................................ 60
Using Tag+ reading ........................................................................................................... 60
microSD Card ........................................................................................61
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Calls .......................................................................................................63
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................................63
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................................66
Working With the Call logs...............................................................................................68
Calling Your Contacts ........................................................................................................69
Voice Dialer.........................................................................................................................70
Options During a Call........................................................................................................70
Managing Multiple Calls ...................................................................................................72
Listening to Your Voicemail...............................................................................................73
Web........................................................................................................74
Browser ............................................................................................................................... 74
Maps.....................................................................................................................................81
Checking the Weather.......................................................................................................84
Changing Weather Settings..............................................................................................85
Backup Assistant Plus.......................................................................................................86
Communication ................................................................................... 88
Contacts..............................................................................................................................88
Email ...................................................................................................................................95
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................98
Gmail...................................................................................................................................99
Messaging ........................................................................................................................106
Talk ..................................................................................................................................... 113
The Phone Application..................................................................................................... 119
Voice Dialer........................................................................................................................ 121
Entertainment ..................................................................................... 122
Camera ............................................................................................................................. 122
Video Camera................................................................................................................... 126
Gallery ............................................................................................................................... 129
Video Wiz.......................................................................................................................... 134
Play Store™....................................................................................................................... 136
Music................................................................................................................................. 139
Video Player ..................................................................................................................... 145
YouTube™.......................................................................................................................... 147
Voice Recorder.................................................................................................................149

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Tools...................................................................................................... 151
Calendar ............................................................................................................................ 151
Calculator ......................................................................................................................... 157
Alarm/Clock ..................................................................................................................... 158
Polaris Office 4................................................................................................................. 161
Using SmartShare ........................................................................................................... 162
Settings ............................................................................................... 165
Specifications .....................................................................................186
FAQ ...................................................................................................... 187
Index .................................................................................................... 194

5
Technical Details
Technical Details
HAC
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of
the wireless technologies that it uses.
However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in
this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is
important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in
different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine
if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the
manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If
you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service
provider or phone retailer.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the
United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted
an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.
and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with
the FCC guidelines and those international standards.
Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept
0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm)
must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the
phone, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar
accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid
the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance
between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been
tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

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Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between
the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more
information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
FCC Notice and Cautions
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its
accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its
accessories must accept any interference received, including interference
that causes undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide
could void your warranty for this equipment. Use only the supplied antenna.
Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could
impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC
regulations.
Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could
cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement
antenna.
Part 15.19 statement
This device complies with part15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Part 15.21 statement
Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

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Technical Details
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If you experience interference with reception (e.g.,
television), determine if this equipment is causing the harmful interference
by turning the equipment off and then back on to see if the interference is
affected. If necessary, try correcting the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The phone operates on Verizon’s 4G network, based on Long Term
Evolution (LTE) technology and Mobile Broadband 4G networks in the
United States*.
Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate
Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office.
*Service not available everywhere. Visit website (verizonwireless.com/4G) for a
complete list of available areas.
*Information subject to change.
Consumer Information on SAR
The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear
is 0.85 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is
1.04 W/kg (body-worn measurements differ among phone models,
depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there
may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various
positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone

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with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF
emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with
the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.
fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID ZNFVS930.
Wi-Fi Caution
This device is capable of operating in 802.11a/n mode. For 802.11a/
n devices operating in the frequency range of 5.15 - 5.25 GHz, they are
restricted for indoor operations to reduce any potential harmful interference
for Mobiles Satellite Services (MSS) in the US.
WIFI Access Points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in
802.11a/n mode(5.15 - 5.25 GHz band) are optimized for indoor use only.
If your WIFI network is capable of operating in this mode, please restrict
your WIFI use indoors to not violate federal regulations to protect Mobile
Satellite Services.
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless
Devices
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Report and Order in WT Docket 01-309 modified the exception of wireless
phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to
require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing-aids. The intent
of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications
services for persons with hearing disabilities.
While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing
aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or
whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they
generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for
wireless phones, to assist hearing device users to find phones that may
be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.
Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the
box.

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Technical Details
The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user's
hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be
vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone
successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way
to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely
to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not
labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely
to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not
labeled. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings.
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or
hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings
mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise.
The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A
sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered
for best use.
In the above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the
wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal
M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while
using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage”
in this context is defined as a signal quality that’s acceptable for normal
operation.
The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark. The T mark
is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark. The M and T marks are
recommended by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industries Solutions
(ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC
Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.
When you're talking over the cell phone, it's recommended you'd turn the
BT (Bluetooth) mode off for HAC.
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some
of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some
newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested
yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of
this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or
cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult
your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on
hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange
policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.
For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones
Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility
http://www.accesswireless.org/hearingaid/
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/hac_wireless.html
Cautions
㻌The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google
Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.
㻌Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set.
㻌With the Android operating system, some available Play Store
applications only operate correctly with phones that have a specific
screen resolution.
Please be advised that some of the applications on the Play Store may
not be available for your phone due to LCD resolution requirement
that does not match your phone. In addition, please be aware that 3rd
party applications with programming defects may cause issues with
your phone, including lock ups and resets.
㻌All the contents, including the contents which you take or download,
will be deleted after the factory reset.

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The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
❾
Proximity
Sensor
❷ Back Key
❸ Home Key
❺ Recent Apps Key
❶ Earpiece
❼ Home Screen
❻ Menu Key
❽
Front Camera
Lens
❹ Microphone
NOTES ţAll screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
ţTap Apps , then tap Help to access the quick start guide, full user guide, icon
glossary, and video tutorials. You can get information in detail right from your phone.
1. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
2. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display
items, such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.
3. Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one
of the Home screen extension canvases, it navigates you to the central
Home screen canvas.
TIP Press and hold to access Google Now.
4. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and is used for
voice-activated functions.
5. Recent Apps Key Opens the list of recently used applications.
6. Menu Key Opens an options menu with options that affect the current
screen of app. This only applies when available, depending on the screen
or app.
7. Home Screen Displays all of the information needed to operate your
phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and
battery strength.

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8. Front Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos of
yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
9. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your
head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
It also employs an ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light
and adjusts the LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTES
ţ
Do not block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the tap operations.
ţThe use of a film cover produced by manufacturers other than LG can cause a
disturbance in tap operations, the display, etc.
Rear View
󱆏 Rear Camera Lens
󱆎
Wireless Charging
Battery Cover
󱆍 Speaker
󱆌 NFC touchpoint
❿ LED Flash
10. LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when you
turn on the flash.
11. NFC touchpoint Tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another
NFC compatible device in this location.
12. Speaker Sound comes from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece
(e.g., the speakerphone function, music player function, etc.).
13. Wireless Charging Battery Cover Encloses the battery compartment.
Also, the antenna is located inside the back of the phone.
14. Rear Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep
it clean for optimal performance.

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The Basics
Top View and Side View
󱆒
USB/Charger
Port
󱆑 Volume Keys
󱆐
3.5mm
Headset Jack
󱆓 Power/
Lock Key
15. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones
to listen to music.
16. Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes, or the in-
call volume during a call.
TIP Press both simultaneously to take a screen capture for the QuickMemo feature.
17. USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone charger, USB
Cable, or other compatible accessories.
18. Power/Lock Key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to
turn the phone on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and
change the sound settings.
Help
The Help application allows you to quickly and conveniently view
information about your phone, including the user guide and video tutorials.
To access Help, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Help .

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Removing Back Cover
Insert your fingertip under the ledge at the bottom of the phone and gently
lift back the cover to remove it.
The back cover is compatible with a wireless charging pad (sold separately)
which allows you to charge your device wirelessly.
* To purchase a wireless charging pad, please visit vzw.com/chargewithoutwires or a Verizon
Wireless retail store.
Installing the Battery, SIM Card and microSD Card
NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.
WARNING! Your device includes a heat sensor activated by the battery temperature. A pop-up
message will be displayed if the device turned itself off or stopped charging as in the
following cases:

ţYour phone may turn itself off when the battery temperature becomes too high (above
60°C) during use.

ţCharging may stop temporarily when the battery temperature becomes too high
(above 55°C) or too low (-10°C).
Installing the battery
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged
while not in use in order to maximize talk, use, and standby time. The
battery charge level is shown at the top right corner of the screen.
1
Insert your fingertip
under the ledge at the
bottom of the phone
and gently lift back the
cover to remove it.
2
Align the battery contacts
with the terminals in the
battery compartment and
push the battery down
until it clicks into place.
3
Place the back cover
over the battery
compartment, then
press downward until it
clicks into place.

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The Basics
Removing the battery
1. Turn the phone off and insert your fingertip under the ledge at the bottom of
the phone and gently lift back the cover to remove it.
2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the
battery out.
NOTE Be careful not to scratch or damage the inside of the back cover as this is where the antenna
is located.
Installing a SIM card
NOTE If not already inserted, follow the instructions below to install your SIM Card.
1. Turn the power off and remove the back cover and the battery (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions).
2. Locate the SIM card slot (a SIM card graphic is inscribed on the left side
of the slot).
3. Position the SIM card with the Verizon logo facing up and slide it into
place until it is fully inserted in the slot.

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Removing the SIM card
1. Remove the back cover and locate the SIM
card slot.
2. Gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.
CAUTION If you switch to a new SIM card, the device will display a message advising you that
all email accounts will be deleted. You will not have the option to enter your password
to keep all of your existing device accounts when you change SIM cards.
Inserting a microSD card
NOTE The microSD card is sold separately.
1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the
previous instructions) and locate the microSD card
slot (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening).
2. Position the microSD card with the label side facing up and slide it into
place until it is fully inserted in the slot.
NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when
inserting, removing, or handling it.
To unmount the microSD card
It is important to unmount the microSD card before removing it from the
slot to avoid damage to the card or data saved on the card.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps
.
2. Tap Settings > Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card.
To remove the microSD card
1. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD
card slot.
2. Gently pull the microSD card out of the slot to
remove it.

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The Basics
Memory encryption
You can encrypt all of the data in the phone and the microSD card.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Security.
2. Tap Encrypt phone (or Encrypt SD card to encrypt the data on your
microSD card).
3. Read the encryption message, then tap Encrypt phone (or Enable
encryption).
㻌You can encrypt all data in the phone’s internal memory and the
microSD card.
㻌Data cannot be encrypted when the battery level is less than 80%.
㻌While encrypting, you cannot access other functions.
㻌Do not connect the USB Cable while encrypting.
㻌Do not take out the microSD card while encrypting.
㻌Do not take out the battery while encrypting.
㻌Do not press the Power/Lock Key while encrypting.
㻌While encrypting the phone, your phone will reboot several times.
㻌Do not unplug your charger while encrypting the phone.
㻌After encrypting the phone or the microSD card, the screen lock settings
None, Swipe, Face Unlock, or Pattern are not available to secure your
device.

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Charging the Phone
Your phone comes with an adapter and a USB Cable which connect
together to charge your phone. To charge your phone:
NOTICE Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your phone.
Improper handling of the USB/Charger Port, as well as the use of an incompatible
charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
1. Connect the USB Cable into the adapter.
Correctly orient the USB Cable with the adapter. As shown below, the
LG logo on the USB Cable will face toward you and the LG logo on the
adapter will face away from you.
USB Cable Adapter
2. Plug the USB Cable (as shown below) into the phone’s USB/Charger
Port, then plug it in to an electrical outlet to begin charging.
NOTE
Correctly orient the USB Cable with the phone's port. The USB logo on the USB Cable
should face upward.
Charging with the USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge
your phone. To be able to charge with
the USB Cable, you need to have the
necessary USB drivers installed on your
PC first. Connect one end of the USB
Cable to the USB/Charger Port on your
phone and connect the other end to a USB port on your PC. It is best to use
the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should
be powered by an external power source.
NOTE
If there is not enough charge in the battery to turn on the phone, the LED lights at the
bottom of the phone flash to indicate that the battery is charging. Once the battery has
enough charge to turn the phone on, the flashing stops and the battery charge animation
appears on the touchscreen.
USB Cable