LG Verizon K8V User manual

User guide. MFL70261601 (1.0) ME
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1
Important Customer Information
Before you begin using your new phone
Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These
leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device.
Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to
get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to
your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of
this device.
It’s important to review the Product Safety and Warranty Information guide
before you begin using your new phone. Please follow all of the product
safety and operating instructions and retain them for future reference.
Observe all warnings to reduce the risk of injury, damage, and legal
liabilities.

2Table of Contents
Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics...................................................................................5
Phone Overview.................................................................................................... 5
Help ........................................................................................................................7
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................ 8
Removing the Battery and SIM Card ................................................................10
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card..........................................................12
Charging Your Phone ..........................................................................................13
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................15
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................................................................ 17
Anti-Theft Guide .................................................................................................19
Touch Screen .......................................................................................................19
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................................................21
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch .............................................................28
Entering text .......................................................................................................29
Capturing a Screenshot.....................................................................................36
Phone’s Status Icons ......................................................................................... 37
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................39
Setting Your Lock Screen ...................................................................................41
Multi-Tasking ......................................................................................................43
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 44
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................44
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................................44
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................45
Calls .......................................................................................... 46
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................46
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................................................49
Working with the Recent Tab .............................................................................51
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................53
Options During a Call ........................................................................................54
Managing Multiple Calls....................................................................................54
Listening to Your Voicemail ...............................................................................56

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Communication ....................................................................... 57
Contacts.............................................................................................................. 57
Messaging...........................................................................................................62
Email....................................................................................................................65
Voicemail.............................................................................................................68
Entertainment .......................................................................... 69
Camera................................................................................................................69
Gallery ................................................................................................................. 76
Music ...................................................................................................................80
Tools.......................................................................................... 84
QuickMemo+ ......................................................................................................84
Clock.................................................................................................................... 87
Calculator............................................................................................................88
Calendar..............................................................................................................89
Voice Recorder ...................................................................................................90
File Manager.......................................................................................................92
Google Apps .......................................................................................................93
Settings .................................................................................... 95
WIRELESS NETWORKS...................................................................................96
DEVICE............................................................................................................... 101
PERSONAL ...................................................................................................... 105
SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 110
Accessibility ....................................................................................................... 110
Safety........................................................................................115
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions...........................117
Consumer Information on SAR ....................................................................... 121
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices. 122
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ........................................................... 125
TIA Safety Information.................................................................................... 126
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 129
FDA Consumer Update ................................................................................... 133

Table of Contents
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Specifications .........................................................................145
FAQ ..........................................................................................146
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ....................................153
Index ........................................................................................160

5
The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
Front camera
Notification LED Earpiece
Proximity/Ambient
light sensor
Back button Recent apps button
Home button
NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may
change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
1. Notification LEDIlluminates to indicate an incoming call, an incoming
message, screen lock, etc.
2. Front cameraUse to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can
also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance.
3. Back buttonReturns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items,
such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.
4. EarpieceLets you hear callers and automated prompts.
5. Proximity/Ambient light sensorSenses proximity toward other objects
(such as your head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated
during a call or when carried inside a pocket. It also employs an ambient
sensor which measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD
brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTE Don't block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touch screen.

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6. Recent apps buttonDisplays recently used applications and your open
website tabs. While using an app, touch and hold this button, then select
an app from the recently used apps list. You can use two apps displayed
on the main screen at the same. To stop the Multi-Window feature, touch
and hold this button.
7. Home buttonReturns to the Home screen from any screen. If you touch
and hold this button, it opens the Google app.
Rear View
Back camera
Speaker
Power/Lock
button
Flash
Volume
8. Back cameraUse to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
9. Power/Lock buttonPress to turn off the screen backlight and lock the
screen, or turn the screen backlight back on. Press and hold to turn the
phone on/off, restart or activate/deactivate Airplane mode.
10. SpeakerUse to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips,
speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.
11. FlashBrightens up the captured image or recorded video when you
turn on the flash. When activated in the Accessibility settings, it will also
flash to alert you (e.g., incoming calls and messages, alarms, etc).

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12. VolumePress to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the in-call
volume during a call. They also access shortcuts when enabled in the
Settings menu.
TIPS • With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Down button twice to
activate the Camera app (if enabled in the Settings).
• With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Up button twice to
access the Capture+ app (if enabled in the Settings).
Top and Bottom Views
Headset jack
Microphone
USB/Charger port
Microphone
13. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for
voice-activated functions.
14. 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.
15. USB/Charger portAllows you to connect the phone and the USB cable
for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
16. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for
voice-activated functions.
Help
The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about
your phone, including, Icon glossary, etc.
To access Help, tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap
Help.

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Setting Up Your Phone
Your phone already has a SIM card installed.
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the cutout located
on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.
Step 2. Insert the Battery
Insert the battery, making sure the gold contacts line up. Press down gently
to secure.

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Step 3. Replace the Back Cover
Align the cover over the back of the phone and then press down along the
Flash edges to secure.
Step 4. Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB/charger port on your
phone. Plug the other end into the charger and plug the charger into an
outlet.
WARNING! Use only approved chargers with your device. Incompatible chargers or tampering
with the charging port could damage your device and void the warranty.

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Removing the Battery and SIM Card
Removing the battery
1. Turn the phone off, then with the phone facing down, insert your
fingernail into the cutout located on the lower left of the back cover and
lift the cover up gently.
2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift
the battery out.

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Removing the SIM card
The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace
your SIM card, refer to the following instructions.
1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the
previous instructions).
2. Locate the slot for the SIM card (at the upper-right side of the phone) and
gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Inserting a microSD card
1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up
and the gold contacts toward the slot (at the upper-left side of the
phone), then carefully slide it into the slot until it's secured in place.
NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful
when inserting, removing, or handling it.
To remove the microSD card
1. Unmount the microSD card.
Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings
> Storage > the Eject icon .
2. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions).
3. Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.

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Charging Your Phone
Your phone comes with a USB cable and a charger adapter. You can connect
them together and charge from a power outlet, or you can use the USB
cable alone to charge from your computer. Correctly orient the plugs before
insertion to avoid damaging your cable, adapter, and/or ports.
NOTE Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG 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. Correctly orient the USB cable with the charger adapter and connect
them. As shown below, both the USB logo on the USB cable and the LG
logo on the adapter will face toward you.
Charger Adapter
USB Cable
2. The USB/Charger port is located at the bottom of the phone. Correctly
orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in. As shown on
the following page, the USB logo on the cable will face upward.
3. Plug the charger adapter into a power outlet to begin charging.

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Charging with the USB Cable
USB Cable
NOTE Make sure to correctly orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in.
When the phone is facing upward, the USB logo on the cable will also face upward.
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 (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB port
on your PC. It’s 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 You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer.

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Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features
that run in the background. You can also monitor how apps and system
resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
Turn off radio communications (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS, etc.) that
you're not actively using. (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on
when you’re using an app that makes use of it.)
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps
if you don’t need it.
NOTE Allowing other devices to use your device's hotspot connection will drain your
battery more quickly.
To check the battery charge level
Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >
Battery.
The battery level (as a percentage of fully charged) and the battery status
(Charging or Discharging) is displayed at the top of the screen.
Enable the Battery percentage on Status Bar switch to display the
percentage of remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the
battery icon.
Tap Battery saver to view and/or modify your Battery saver settings.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery usage screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the
most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you
can get the most out of your battery power.
Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >
Battery > Battery usage.
OR

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Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >
About phone > Battery > Battery usage.
The top of the Battery usage screen displays a usage graph and below it,
battery usage times. It lists all of the apps or services using battery
power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.
Tap an app or service in the Battery usage screen to see details about its
power consumption. Different apps or services offer different kinds of
information, and they may even include options to modify the settings so
you can reduce power consumption by that app (or stop running the
app).
Battery saver
Battery saver changes certain settings to conserve battery power until you
can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver On, it will automatically
activate when the battery charge level drops to the level you set. If Battery
saver is off, you’ll be prompted to turn on Battery saver when the battery
reaches low levels.
Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >
Battery > Battery saver.
From the Battery saver screen, tap Turn Battery saver on, then select to
activate Battery saver immediately, or when the charge drops to 5% or
15%. If you turn off Battery saver, when the battery charge becomes low,
a notification prompts you to turn it on.
After you modify the Battery saver settings to your preferences, tap the
Battery saver switch to toggle it On (blue) or Off (gray).

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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning your phone on
Press and hold the Power/Lock button for a couple of seconds until
the screen turns on.
Turning your phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Phone options menu
appears.
2. Tap Power off.
3. Tap POWER OFF to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the
screen on or off.
Quickly double-tap the center of the dark screen to turn on the backlight
and display the Lock screen.
Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen,
or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.
NOTE The backlight will not turn on if the proximity sensor is covered.
Turning the screen on using the Knock Code feature
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.
Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created. Input
your Knock Code(from 6 to 8 taps) on the touch screen when the screen
is turned off.

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Setting up the Knock Code feature
1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >
Lock screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code.
3. Tap the squares in a pattern (from 6 to 10 taps) to set your Knock Code,
tap DONE, enter it again, then tap CONFIRM.
To unlock the phone
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will turn off
to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone’s default Lock screen:
NOTE The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For
more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement
(such as a Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to
unlock it.
1. Turn the screen on.
Press the Power/Lock button .
OR
Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON).
2. From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it.
To use a shortcut, swipe upward across the shortcut icon (at the
bottom of the screen). The screen will unlock and launch the app.
NOTE You can set the shortcut apps you want in the Lock screen settings.