LG G4 AS986 User manual

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MFL69159501 (1.0)
USER GUIDE

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G4 is a trademark of LG Electronics, Inc. All other
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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.

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Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics...................................................................................5
Phone Overview.................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................ 8
Removing the Battery and SIM Card ................................................................10
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card..........................................................12
Charging the Phone............................................................................................13
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................14
Turning the Phone On and Off..........................................................................16
Your Google Account ..........................................................................................18
Touch Screen .......................................................................................................19
Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................20
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch .............................................................26
Capturing a Screenshot.....................................................................................33
Phone’s Status Icons .........................................................................................33
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................35
Searching Your Phone and the Web.................................................................38
Setting Your Lock Screen ..................................................................................40
Dual Window.......................................................................................................42
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 44
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................44
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................................44
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................45
SmartShare ........................................................................................................46
PC connections with a USB cable.................................................................... 47
PC connections with a USB cable for Mac OS X users ................................48
Calls .......................................................................................... 49
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................49
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................52
Working With the Recent Tab ...........................................................................54
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................56
Options During a Call ........................................................................................ 57
Managing Multiple Calls.................................................................................... 57
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Listening to Your Voicemail ...............................................................................59
Web............................................................................................ 61
Chrome.................................................................................................................61
Communication ....................................................................... 64
Contacts..............................................................................................................64
Messaging........................................................................................................... 70
Email.................................................................................................................... 74
Gmail ................................................................................................................... 76
Hangouts.............................................................................................................82
Entertainment .......................................................................... 85
Camera................................................................................................................85
Gallery .................................................................................................................95
Music ...................................................................................................................99
Play Store.......................................................................................................... 104
YouTube™ .......................................................................................................... 106
Tools.........................................................................................107
QuickMemo+ .....................................................................................................107
QSlide................................................................................................................ 108
QuickRemote..................................................................................................... 110
Clock................................................................................................................... 112
Calculator........................................................................................................... 113
Calendar............................................................................................................. 114
Maps................................................................................................................... 116
Voice Mate ..........................................................................................................117
Voice Search ...................................................................................................... 118
Voice Recorder .................................................................................................. 118
File Manager ...................................................................................................... 121
Settings ...................................................................................122
Settings ............................................................................................................. 122

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Safety.......................................................................................144
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions..........................147
Consumer Information on SAR ...................................................................... 151
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices. 152
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss............................................................................ 155
TIA Safety Information.................................................................................... 156
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 159
FDA Consumer Update ................................................................................... 163
Laser Safety Statement....................................................................................175
Precautions for use of leather back cover......................................................176
Specifications ......................................................................... 177
FAQ .......................................................................................... 178
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ....................................184
Index .........................................................................................191

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The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
Proximity
Sensor
Earpiece
Front Camera
Notification
LED
NOTES sAll screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
sInstructions 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. Proximity 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.
2. Notification LED Flashes to alert you for notifications (e.g., incoming
call, new text message, screen unlock, etc.).
3. 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.
4. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.

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Rear View
Rear Camera
LED Flash
Volume Keys
Power/Lock Key
Laser Detection
Auto-focus
NFC Touch Point
Speaker
5. Rear Camera Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
6. Laser Detection Auto-focus Detects the distance between the rear
camera lens and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature
helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long
distances.
NOTE Don't cover the Proximity Sensor and Laser Detection Auto-focus with a protection film,
pouch, or protection case not authorized by LG as they may cause the device to
malfunction.
7. Power/Lock Key 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 it, and activate/deactivate Airplane mode.
8. NFC Touch Point Tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another
NFC compatible device in this location to transfer data between them.
9. Speaker Use to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips,
speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.
10. Volume Keys 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.

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TIPS sWith the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Down Key twice
to activate the Camera app.
sWith the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Up Key twice to
access the QuickMemo+ app.
11. LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when
you turn on the flash.
Top and Bottom View
USB/Charger
Port
Microphone
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Microphone
12. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller. It's also used for
voice-activated functions.
13. 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.
14. USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone and the USB cable
for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.

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Setting Up Your Phone
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the slot located on
the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.
Step 2. Insert the SIM card
Locate the slot for the SIM card (the lower of the two slots above the
upper-right corner of the battery compartment) and gently slide the SIM
card into the slot.
SIM Card Slot
microSD card
Slot

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The Basics
Step 3. Insert the Battery
Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down
gently to secure the battery.
Step 4. Replace the Back Cover
Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the
edges to secure the cover.

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Step 5. Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, fully charge the battery. Be sure to use the
USB cable and charger adapter that came with your phone. Correctly orient
the USB cable plug before inserting it in the USB/Charger Port to avoid
damage to your phone. See Charging the Phone on pages 13 and 14 for
more information.
NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone to maximize the
battery's lifetime.
Removing the Battery and SIM Card
Removing the battery
1. With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the slot 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
If you need to replace your SIM card, refer to the following instructions.
1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions).
2. Locate the slot for the SIM card (the lower of the two slots above the
upper-right corner of the battery compartment) and gently slide the SIM
card out to remove it.
CAUTION If a microSD card is inserted in your phone, please remove it from the upper slot
before trying to remove the SIM card.

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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) and locate the dual slot
just above the upper-right corner of the battery
compartment. (microSD is inscribed near the
slot opening.)
2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with
the label side facing up and the gold contacts
toward the slot, then carefully slide it into the
upper 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 > touch and hold
the Recent Apps Button > System
settings > General tab > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
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.
To unmount the microSD card
It’s important to unmount the microSD card prior to removing it from the
phone to avoid damage to it or the data saved on the card.
1. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button .
2. Tap System settings > General tab > Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card.

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The Basics
Charging the 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 phone and cable.
NOTE Please only use an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper
handling of the USB/Charger Port, as well as the use of a 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.
USB Cable Charger Adapter
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
below, the USB logo on the cable will face upward.
3. Plug the charger adapter into an electrical outlet to begin charging.
Charging with the 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.
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 (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB port on

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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.
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.
NOTES sAllowing other devices to use your device's hotspot connection will drain your battery
more quickly.
sIf you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is in your pocket, the
proximity sensor prevents the screen from turning on in order to save battery power.
To check the battery charge level
Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
System settings > General tab > Battery & power saving.
The battery level (as a percentage of fully charged) and the battery status
(Charging or Discharging) is displayed at the top of the screen.
Checkmark the Battery percentage on Status Bar checkbox 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

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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 > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
System settings > General tab >
Battery & power saving > Battery
usage.
OR
Tap the
Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
System settings > General tab >
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 mode
Battery saver mode changes certain settings to conserve battery power
until you can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver mode On, it
will automatically activate when the battery charge level drops to the level
you set. If Battery saver mode is off, you’ll be prompted to turn on Battery
saver mode when the battery reaches low levels.
Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
System settings > General tab >
Battery & power saving > Battery
saver.
From the Battery saver screen, select to activate Battery saver mode
immediately, or when the charge drops to 5% or 15%. If you turn off
Battery saver mode, 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
switch to toggle it On (blue) or Off (gray).

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Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a
couple of seconds until the screen turns on.
Turning the phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until
the Phone options menu appears.
2. Tap Power off in the Phone options menu.
3. Tap OK 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.
NOTES sThe backlight will not turn on if the proximity sensor is covered.
sWhen the screen is off and you double-tap the screen with Knock Code activated,
the Knock Code grid is displayed for you to enter your Knock Code.
Turning the screen on using the Knock Code feature
If your Lock screen unlock sequence is set to a Knock Code, tap your
Knock Code on the darkened screen to automatically turn on the backlight
and unlock the screen at the same time.
TIP When the screen is in timeout and a Knock Code is set, pressing the Power/Lock Key
(on the back of the phone) displays the Lock screen (e.g., to check the time). You can
tap your Knock Code to unlock the screen or press the Power/Lock Key again (or
double-tap the Status Bar) to turn the backlight back off.
NOTE sEntering the incorrect Knock Code 6 times and you'll be prompted you to enter your
backup PIN to unlock your phone.
sUse a fingertip instead of a fingernail to tap your Knock code on the screen.

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Setting up the Knock Code feature
1. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
Lock screen settings.
2. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code.
3. Tap the squares in a pattern (from 3 to 8 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, password) that will need to be entered to unlock it.
1. Turn the screen on.
Press the Power/Lock Key (on the back of the
phone).
NOTE Avoid covering the proximity sensor when turning the screen
on. Doing so, immediately turns the screen off.
OR
Quickly double-tap the center of the screen
(KnockON).
2. From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction
to unlock it.

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Your Google Account
You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and other Google apps; to download apps from Play Store; to
back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other
Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
ţIf you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you're prompted to sign in or to
create a Google Account the first time you start an app that requires one, such as Gmail
or Play Store.
ţWhen you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password using the
on-screen keyboard.
ţAfter you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these apps and services on the web are synchronized with your
phone.
ţIf you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT
department may have special instructions on how to sign in to that account.
Setting up your Google Account
If you use Setup Wizard to set up your Google Account, it guides you
through the following steps.
1. On your phone, launch an application that requires a Google Account
(such as Play Store or Gmail).
2. Enter your email and tap NEXT.
NOTE If you don't already have a Google Account, tap Create a New Account and follow the
on-screen prompts to create your new account.
3. Enter your password and tap NEXT.
4. Follow the rest of the instructions on the screen.
Your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be
synchronized with your phone automatically.