LG L45C User manual

User Manual
L45C

Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.79
inches (2cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.79 inches (2cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the
back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted. Third-party belt-clips,
holsters and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Body-worn
accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inch (2cm) separation distance between the user’s body
and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations may not
comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.
FCC Part 15.19 statement
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 cause undesired operation.
FCC 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.
FCC 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 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 i nterference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be d etermined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 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.

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Phone Overview
Front View
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 phone settings and
may change depending on the software version on your phone.
1. Power/Lock Key Locks the screen with a single press. Press and hold
to open the phone options menu for the following options: Silent mode,
Airplane mode, and Power off.
2. Proximity Sensors Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your
head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
NOTES ●Do not block the sensor or near sensor to avoid problems with the touch operations.
●
The use of a film cover produced by manufacturers other than LG can cause a
disturbance in touch operation, the display, etc.
3. Quick Keys
- Phone Key Opens the Phone application for access to the dialpad, Call
log, Contacts, and Groups.
- Contacts Key Opens the Contacts application.
- Messaging Key Opens the Messaging application.
- Apps Key Opens the Apps screen, where you can view all your
installed applications.
Proximity
Sensors
Power/Lock Key
Quick Keys
- Phone Key
- Contacts Key
- Messaging Key
- Apps Key
Menu Key
Home Key
Back Key
Search Key
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Microphone
L45C doesn't support WiFi hotspot capability.

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4. Menu Key Opens an Options menu such as add, wallpaper, search,
notification, and settings that would affect the device’s screen or
applications.
5. Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of
the Home screen extension panes, it navigates you to the central Home
screen pane. Press and hold to view the most recently used applications.
6. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and for Voice-
activated functions.
7. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display
items, menus, dialog boxes, and onscreen keyboard.
8. Search Key Opens the Quick Search BoxTM from the Home screen to
search the phone and the web.
9. Touchscreen Displays all the information needed to operate your phone,
such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and battery
strength.
10. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
3.5mm Headset Jack
Camera Lens
Back Cover
Rear View

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11. 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.
12. Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep clean
for optimal performance.
13. Back Cover Encloses the battery compartment.
14. Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes, or the in-
call volume during a call.
15. Accessory/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone charger,
USB cable, or other compatible accessories.
16. Camera Key Use for quick access to the Camera function.
Side View
Camera Key
Accessory/
Charger Port
Volume Keys

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Installing the Battery and microSD Card
NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.
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.
Removing the battery
Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover (as demonstrated in the previous
instructions). Then flip the phone to its normal position and use the fingertip
cutout at the top center of the battery compartment to lift the battery out.
1Use the fingertip
cutout at the bottom
of the phone to
remove the battery
cover.
2Align the battery
contacts with
the terminals
in the battery
compartment.
3Push the battery
down until it clicks
into place.
4Place the battery
cover over the battery
compartment, then
press it downward
until it clicks into
place.

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Inserting a microSD card
Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions). Locate the
microSD card slot at the left edge of the phone (microSD
is inscribed near the slot opening). Position the microSD
card with the label side facing up and slide it into place
until it is fully inserted and locked 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
Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover.
Locate the microSD card slot at the left edge of the
phone. Gently push the exposed edge of the microSD
card to release it. Then gently pull it out to remove it.
NOTE A microSD card is pre-installed in the device.
To unmount the microSD card
It is important to unmount the card to avoid damage to the card or data
saved on the card.
1. Touch the Apps Key .
2. Touch Settings > Storage.
3. Touch Unmount SD card.

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Charging the Phone
Your AS680 comes with a wall/USB charger 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 LG phone.
Improper handling of the Accessory/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 wall/USB charger. When connecting, as
shown below, the LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you.
2. Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone’s Accessory/
Charger Port.
Charging with USB
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 Accessory/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.
USB Cable Wall/USB
Charger
NOTE
Make sure the 'B' side is
facing toward you when
inserting the USB cable into
the phone.

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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 applications and
system resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
㻌#Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using. If you aren’t
using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings menu to turn them
off (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an
application that makes use of it).
㻌#Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
㻌#Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other
applications if you don’t need it.
㻌#Use the Power Control widget to control the wireless connections,
GPS connection, Bluetooth power, display brightness, and syncing
activity.
To check the battery charge level
㻌#Touch the Apps Key > Settings > About phone > Status.㻌
The battery status (Charging or Discharging) and level (as a percentage
of fully charged) will be displayed at the top of the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are consuming
the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded applications you may want to turn off when not being used, so
you can get the most out of your battery power.
㻌#Touch the
Apps Key > Settings > About phone > Battery use.
The screen will display battery usage time. Either how long since last
connected to a power source, if connected to a power source, and
how long you were last running on battery power.
The list of applications or services using battery power are displayed
in order of energy used, from greatest amount to least.

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㻌#Touch an application in the Battery use screen to see the details about
its power consumption.
Different applications offer different kinds of information, and they
may even include options to modify the settings so you can reduce
power consumption by that application.
Setup Wizard
The first time you turn on your phone, the Setup Wizard guides you through
signing in to your Google Account. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, the
Setup Wizard will help you create one.
NOTE This phone supports several applications and services. It is recommended that you
purchase a data plan that meets your needs. Contact your service provider for details.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the top
edge of your phone to turn it on.
2. Select a language and touch Next.
3. Follow the Setup Wizard to configure your phone set up including
creating or logging in to your Gmail Account.
NOTE If you have an existing Google Account, your contacts from that account are synced to
your phone.

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Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
㻌#Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for a couple of seconds until
the screen turns on.
Turning the phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the pop-up menu appears.
2. Touch Power off in the pop-up menu.
3. Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
To unlock the phone
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off
to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone:
1. Press the Power/Lock Key .
Your Lock Screen will appear.
2. Slide the screen up to unlock.
The last screen you were working on opens.
NOTE The default Lock Screen simply locks the screen to prevent
unintentional actions. For more security to guard against
unauthorized use, you can set a pattern, PIN, or password that
will need to be entered after you slide the screen up to unlock.
To turn the phone sounds off
If you’re in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others, you can
quickly silence your phone from the Home screen.
1. Press the Power/Lock Key , then unlock the screen.
2. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key , then touch Silent mode.
OR
Press the down Volume Key on the side of the phone until all
sounds are turned off or vibration is set.
NOTE The Vibration setting in the Sound menu affects this mode. If the Vibration setting is
set to Only when not in Silent mode (or Never), then the down Volume Key turns all
sounds off. If the Vibration setting is set to Only in Silent mode (or Always), the down
Volume Key will set the phone to vibrate.

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Setting Up Your Device
When you turn on your wireless device for the first time, you have the
option to quickly set up various accounts. Simply follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the initial setup of your wireless device.
To set up your device, follow the steps below:
1. Select your language and touch Next.
2. Select whether to Skip or Start the Backup Assistant application.
3. Select whether to Skip or Start the Google Account setup. With a
Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced between
your phone and computer regardless of where you make an update.
4. Select any email accounts you wish to set up.
5. Read the Location Consent and touch Next.
6. Select the Location settings (Wireless networks/ GPS satellites) and
touch Next.
7. Touch the Done button to start using the phone.

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Setting up your Google Account
1. At the setup screen, touch Create or Sign in.
2. Enter your username and password and any other necessary information
if creating an account.
NOTE Press the Back Key to close the keyboard.
3. Touch Sign in.
Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be
loaded to your phone automatically.
You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for
future reference.
Username:[email protected]
Password:________________________________________________
Your Google Account
You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google
Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Android
Market; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage
of other Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
●If you want to restore your settings to this phone, from another phone that was
running Android release 2.0 or later, you must sign into your Google Account now,
during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings are not restored.
●If you don’t have a Google Account, you’re prompted to create one.
●If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT
department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account.
●When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with
your phone.
●If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you are prompted to sign in or to
create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such
as Gmail or Android Market.
●When you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password, using the
on-screen keyboard.

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Viewing the Display Screen
The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating
that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the
device’s status (on the right), along with the current time.
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon
prompts you to open the Notifications panel to view them all.
The following icons indicate the status of your phone.
Status Bar – Service Icons
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength.
(More bars = stronger signal.)
No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available.
3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is incuse.
1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available.
1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data service is in use.
Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a
Bluetooth device.
GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.
GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device is receiving
location data from GPS.
Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint
Network.
Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode.
Status iconsNotification icons

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Status Bar – Status Icons
Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.
No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed.
Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate
and any sounds are silenced.
Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.
Muted – Indicates that phone microphone is muted.
Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.
Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.
Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.
Status Bar – Status Icons
Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon
shown is fully charged.)
Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.
Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.
Alarm Clock – Alarm is set.

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Status Bar – Status Icons
New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.
New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received
a new text or multimedia message.
New Email – Indicates a new Email message.
Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates
a text or multimedia message is undeliverable.
New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new
Google Talk message.
New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail
message.
Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is
in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.
Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with
your connection to the Google server, or you were not properly
signed into your account. In order to use Google application or sync
features, you must set up and sign into an active Google account.
Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card is full.
An Open Wi-Fi Network Available – Indicates that an open Wi-Fi
network is available.
USB Connected – The device has detected an active USB
connection.
USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active
USB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode.
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more
notifications which are not displayed in the status bar.
Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.

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Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset –Indicates that a call is
in progress using the Bluetooth headset.
Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.
Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.
Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.
Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data.
Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading
data.
Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.
Connected To VPN – Indicates that the device is connected to a
Virtual Private Network.
Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the device is
disconnected from the Virtual Private Network.
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.
Lock Screen – Indicates that screen is locked.
Carrier data use threshold approaching or exceeded.
TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode.
Tethering Active - Indicates that USB tethering is active.
Tethering and Hotspot Active - Indicates that both USB tethering
and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot are active.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Active - Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot is active.

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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your
phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
Quick Keys
The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen and Apps
screen.
: Opens the Phone application which displays the dialpad so you can
dial an unsaved number. It also provides additional tabs to access the
Call log, Contacts, and your Groups.
: Opens your Contacts list. You can also access the Phone application, Call
log, and your Groups by touching the tabs across the top of the screen.
: Opens the Messaging application.
: Opens the Apps screen and displays applications.
To return to the Home screen
㻌#Press the Home Key at any time, from any application.
To view other Home screen panes
㻌#Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home
screen spans seven screen widths, allowing more space for icons,
widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
Status Bar
Shows device status information,
including the time, signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.
Application Icon
Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.) to
open the application and use it.
Quick Keys
Touch a Quick Key for easy, one-touch
access to the phone functions used
most often.
Apps Key
Touch to open the Apps screen to view all
of your installed applications.

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Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen:
Touch A single finger touch selects items. For example, touch an icon
(e.g., application or menu item), touch words (e.g., menu selection or to
answer on-screen question), or touch letters and numbers to type.
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and
not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a pop-
up menu for customizing the Home screen, touch an empty area on the
Home screen until the pop-up menu appears.
Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your
finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position.
You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.
Swipe or slide Quickly move your finger across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an
item instead). For example, you can slide (move) the screen up or down
to scroll a list, or browse through the different Home screens by swiping
from left to right (and vice versa).
Home Screen Pane Indicator
The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.

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Double-tap Double-tap to zoom a web page or a map. For example,
quickly double-tap a section of a web page to zoom that section to fit the
width of the screen. You can also double-tap to control the zoom in Maps
and in other applications.
Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread
motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, a map, or pictures.
This motion can also be used to expand or compress the Apps screen
items.
Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the screen
rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to sideways and back
again.
Rotate the phone sideways for
landscape orientation.
Rotate the phone upright for portrait
orientation.