LG LS755 User manual

User Guide
[UG template version 16a]
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Table of Contents
Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
About the User Guide ................................................................................................................... 2
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 3
Parts and Functions ...................................................................................................................... 3
Battery Use ................................................................................................................................... 4
Charge the Battery................................................................................................................ 4
Nano SIM Card ............................................................................................................................. 5
microSD Card ............................................................................................................................... 5
Insert microSD Card ............................................................................................................. 6
Unmount the microSD Card.................................................................................................. 6
Remove microSD Card......................................................................................................... 6
Format microSD Card........................................................................................................... 7
Turn Your Phone On and Off........................................................................................................ 7
Use the Touchscreen.................................................................................................................... 8
Activation and Service ................................................................................................................ 10
Complete the Setup Screens...................................................................................................... 10
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................12
Basics.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Home Screen ...................................................................................................................... 12
Phone Settings Menu.......................................................................................................... 12
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation ....................................................................... 13
Capture Screenshots .......................................................................................................... 13
Applications................................................................................................................................. 13
Preinstalled Apps................................................................................................................ 13
Phone Number............................................................................................................................ 16
Airplane Mode............................................................................................................................. 16
Enter Text.................................................................................................................................... 17
Touchscreen Keyboards..................................................................................................... 17
QWERTY Keyboard............................................................................................................ 18
Phone Keyboard ................................................................................................................. 19
Tips for Editing Text............................................................................................................ 20
Google Account .......................................................................................................................... 21

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Create a Google Account ................................................................................................... 21
Sign into Your Google Account........................................................................................... 22
Google Play Store....................................................................................................................... 22
Find and Install an App ....................................................................................................... 23
Request a Refund for a Paid App ....................................................................................... 23
Update an App .................................................................................................................... 24
Uninstall an App.................................................................................................................. 24
Get Help with Google Play.................................................................................................. 24
Lock and Unlock Your Screen .................................................................................................... 25
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature ................................................................. 25
Update Your Phone .................................................................................................................... 26
Update Your Phone Software ............................................................................................. 26
Update Your Profile............................................................................................................. 28
Update Your PRL................................................................................................................ 29
Your Phone's Home Screen................................................................................................................ 30
Home Screen Basics .................................................................................................................. 30
Home Screen Layout .......................................................................................................... 30
Extended Home Screens.................................................................................................... 30
Status Bar and Notification Panel ............................................................................................... 31
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................... 31
Notification Panel ................................................................................................................ 33
Customize the Home Screen...................................................................................................... 33
Change the Wallpaper ........................................................................................................ 33
Add Widgets to the Home Screen ...................................................................................... 34
Add Folders to the Home Screen ....................................................................................... 34
Making Connections.................................................................................................................................... 36
Phone Calls and Voicemail................................................................................................................. 37
Place and Answer Calls.............................................................................................................. 37
Call Using the Phone Dialer................................................................................................ 37
Call Emergency Numbers................................................................................................... 38
Answer Phone Calls............................................................................................................ 39
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................................................................................ 40
Place a Call from Contacts .................................................................................................41
Call from Call Logs.............................................................................................................. 41
Voicemail..................................................................................................................................... 42

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Voicemail Setup .................................................................................................................. 42
Visual Voicemail Setup ....................................................................................................... 42
Review Visual Voicemail..................................................................................................... 43
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages............................................................................... 43
Visual Voicemail Options .................................................................................................... 43
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings................................................................................... 44
Optional Calling Services............................................................................................................ 45
Caller ID Blocking ............................................................................................................... 45
Call Waiting......................................................................................................................... 46
Conference Calling ............................................................................................................. 46
Call Forwarding................................................................................................................... 46
Phone Call Settings .................................................................................................................... 47
Contacts .............................................................................................................................................. 50
Add a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 50
View Contacts ............................................................................................................................. 51
Contacts Screen Layout.............................................................................................................. 51
Edit a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 51
Delete a Contact ......................................................................................................................... 52
Share a Contact .......................................................................................................................... 52
Import Contacts........................................................................................................................... 52
Back Up Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 53
Messaging........................................................................................................................................... 54
Text and Multimedia Messaging ................................................................................................. 54
Send a Text Message......................................................................................................... 54
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)................................................................................... 55
Save and Resume a Draft Message................................................................................... 55
New Messages Notification ................................................................................................ 56
Manage Message Conversations ....................................................................................... 56
Text and MMS Options ....................................................................................................... 57
Gmail........................................................................................................................................... 58
Create and Send a Gmail Message.................................................................................... 58
Check Received Gmail Messages...................................................................................... 59
Use Gmail Labels................................................................................................................ 60
Archive Gmail Threads ....................................................................................................... 60
Mute Gmail Threads ........................................................................................................... 60

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Delete Gmail Threads......................................................................................................... 61
Search Gmail Messages..................................................................................................... 61
Report Spam....................................................................................................................... 61
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account ................................................................................ 61
Switching between Gmail Accounts.................................................................................... 62
Gmail Settings..................................................................................................................... 62
Internet and Social Networking ........................................................................................................... 63
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks)................................................ 63
4G LTE................................................................................................................................ 63
Data Connection Status and Indicators .............................................................................. 64
Chrome Browser ......................................................................................................................... 64
Use the Browser ................................................................................................................. 64
Add a Bookmark ................................................................................................................. 64
View Browser History.......................................................................................................... 65
Open New Browser Tabs.................................................................................................... 65
Browser Settings................................................................................................................. 65
Facebook .................................................................................................................................... 66
Install the Facebook App on Your Phone ........................................................................... 66
Use Facebook..................................................................................................................... 66
Twitter ......................................................................................................................................... 67
Install the Twitter App on Your Phone ................................................................................ 67
Tweet on Twitter ................................................................................................................. 67
Hangouts..................................................................................................................................... 67
Connectivity......................................................................................................................................... 69
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer................................................................ 69
Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................................ 70
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network............................................................ 70
Configure Wi-Fi Settings..................................................................................................... 71
Disconnect Wi-Fi................................................................................................................. 71
Wi-Fi Direct ......................................................................................................................... 71
Hotspot........................................................................................................................................ 72
Tethering..................................................................................................................................... 73
Bluetooth..................................................................................................................................... 73
Bluetooth Information.......................................................................................................... 73
Enable the Bluetooth Feature ............................................................................................. 73

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Pair Bluetooth Devices........................................................................................................ 74
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device................................................................................ 74
Send Information Using Bluetooth...................................................................................... 75
Receive Information via Bluetooth...................................................................................... 76
Apps and Entertainment.............................................................................................................................. 77
Camera and Video .............................................................................................................................. 78
Camera Overview ....................................................................................................................... 78
Configuring Camera Options .............................................................................................. 78
Take Pictures and Record Videos .............................................................................................. 79
Take Pictures ...................................................................................................................... 80
Record Videos .................................................................................................................... 80
Taking Selfies.............................................................................................................................. 80
Gesture Shot....................................................................................................................... 80
Interval Shot........................................................................................................................ 81
Taking Photos Automatically .............................................................................................. 81
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .................................................................................... 81
Edit Pictures................................................................................................................................ 82
Share Pictures and Videos ......................................................................................................... 83
Send Pictures or Videos by Email ...................................................................................... 83
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message............................................................... 83
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth........................................................................... 84
Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media .......................................... 84
Share Videos on YouTube.................................................................................................. 85
Camera Settings ......................................................................................................................... 85
Switch Cameras.................................................................................................................. 85
Set Camera Functions ........................................................................................................ 86
Productivity.......................................................................................................................................... 87
Navigation Apps.......................................................................................................................... 87
Google Maps....................................................................................................................... 87
Scout................................................................................................................................... 87
Google Search ............................................................................................................................ 88
Use Google Search............................................................................................................. 88
Use Google Voice Search .................................................................................................. 89
Calculator.................................................................................................................................... 89
Clock ........................................................................................................................................... 89

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Set Alarms .......................................................................................................................... 90
Additional Clock Features................................................................................................... 90
Capture+ ..................................................................................................................................... 91
QuickMemo+............................................................................................................................... 92
Weather....................................................................................................................................... 93
File Manager ............................................................................................................................... 93
Voice Recorder ........................................................................................................................... 93
Uninstalled Apps ......................................................................................................................... 93
Entertainment and Activities ............................................................................................................... 95
Google Play Music App............................................................................................................... 95
Play Music with Google Play .............................................................................................. 95
Google Play Music Screen Layout...................................................................................... 96
Create Playlists in Google Play Music................................................................................ 96
YouTube...................................................................................................................................... 98
View YouTube Videos......................................................................................................... 98
Post a Video to YouTube.................................................................................................... 98
Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 99
Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................................100
Networks Settings .............................................................................................................................101
Airplane Mode........................................................................................................................... 101
Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................................ 102
Bluetooth Settings..................................................................................................................... 102
Mobile Data Settings.................................................................................................................102
Call Settings..............................................................................................................................102
Tethering Settings..................................................................................................................... 102
More Settings............................................................................................................................ 103
Virtual Private Networks (VPN).................................................................................................104
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ........................................................................ 105
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ................................................................................... 105
Add a VPN Connection..................................................................................................... 105
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN............................................................................. 105
Sound Settings..................................................................................................................................107
Sound Profile ............................................................................................................................ 108
Volume......................................................................................................................................108
Ringtone....................................................................................................................................108

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Ringtone ID ............................................................................................................................... 109
Sound with Vibration .................................................................................................................109
Vibrate Type.............................................................................................................................. 109
Do Not Disturb ..........................................................................................................................109
Lock Screen ..............................................................................................................................110
Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 110
Notification LED ........................................................................................................................ 110
More Settings............................................................................................................................ 110
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 112
Home Screen ............................................................................................................................113
Lock Screen ..............................................................................................................................114
Home Touch Buttons ................................................................................................................ 116
Font Type..................................................................................................................................117
Font Size...................................................................................................................................117
Bold Text...................................................................................................................................117
Brightness .................................................................................................................................117
Reader mode ............................................................................................................................118
Auto-Rotate Screen .................................................................................................................. 118
Screen Timeout......................................................................................................................... 118
More Settings............................................................................................................................ 118
General Settings ...............................................................................................................................120
Language & Keyboard .............................................................................................................. 121
Location..................................................................................................................................... 122
Accounts & Sync....................................................................................................................... 122
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................122
Shortcut Key..............................................................................................................................124
Google Services........................................................................................................................ 124
Security .....................................................................................................................................125
Quick Cover View ..................................................................................................................... 126
Date & Time .............................................................................................................................. 126
Storage & USB.......................................................................................................................... 126
Battery & Power Saving ............................................................................................................ 126
Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 127
Activate This Device ................................................................................................................. 127
System Updates........................................................................................................................ 127

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Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 127
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................ 128
About Phone ............................................................................................................................. 129
Regulatory & Safety .................................................................................................................. 129
Getting Help .............................................................................................................................................. 130
For Assistance ..................................................................................................................................131
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................131
Boost Account Information and Help ........................................................................................ 132
Manage Your Account ...................................................................................................... 132
Re-Boost ...........................................................................................................................133
Anti-Theft Guide........................................................................................................................ 134
Copyright Information................................................................................................................ 134
Regulatory & Safety .................................................................................................................. 134
Important Information for the LGLS7756 .......................................................................................... 135
Safety Information..................................................................................................................... 135
Important Information........................................................................................................ 135
Before You Start ............................................................................................................... 135
HAC statement.................................................................................................................. 135
FCC RF Exposure Information .........................................................................................135
Body-worn Operation........................................................................................................135
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions..............................................136
Consumer Information on SAR......................................................................................... 138
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices........................ 139
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ..............................................................................140
TIA Safety Information ...................................................................................................... 141
Part 15.19 statement.........................................................................................................143
Part 15.21 statement.........................................................................................................143
Part 15.105 statement.......................................................................................................143
Safety Information.............................................................................................................144
FDA Consumer Update.....................................................................................................147
Driving...............................................................................................................................151
10 Driver Safety Tips ........................................................................................................ 152
Anti-Theft Guide................................................................................................................153
Open Source Software Notice Information .......................................................................153
Trademarks....................................................................................................................... 153

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Warranty.................................................................................................................................... 154
Limited Warranty Statement ............................................................................................. 154
Index.......................................................................................................................................................... 159