Verizon VS985 User manual

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

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Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics...................................................................................5
Phone Overview.................................................................................................... 5
Help ....................................................................................................................... 8
Non-Removable Battery...................................................................................... 8
Optional: Remove the SIM Card......................................................................... 8
Charging the Phone............................................................................................. 9
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................10
Turning the Phone On and Off..........................................................................12
Phone’s Status Icons ..........................................................................................15
Getting to Know the Home Screen ...................................................................17
Touchscreen.........................................................................................................21
Hardware key control mode ............................................................................. 27
Applications: How to View, Open, and Switch.................................................28
Working with Menus ..........................................................................................35
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................36
Searching Your Phone and the Web.................................................................40
Locking the Screen ............................................................................................43
Guest mode ........................................................................................................46
Customizing the Home Screen.........................................................................48
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 50
Connecting to Mobile Networks .......................................................................50
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks ..........................................................................51
USB connection .................................................................................................53
SmartShare.........................................................................................................54
Calls .......................................................................................... 57
Placing and Ending Calls .................................................................................. 57
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................60
Working With the Recent tab ...........................................................................62
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................64
Options During a Call ........................................................................................65
Managing Multiple Calls....................................................................................66
Listening to Your Voicemail ............................................................................... 67
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Web........................................................................................... 69
Chrome................................................................................................................69
Communication ....................................................................... 79
Contacts.............................................................................................................. 79
Messaging...........................................................................................................86
Email....................................................................................................................93
Voicemail............................................................................................................. 98
Gmail ...................................................................................................................99
Hangouts........................................................................................................... 106
Entertainment ........................................................................ 108
Camera.............................................................................................................. 108
Video Camera .................................................................................................... 115
Gallery ............................................................................................................... 120
Video Player...................................................................................................... 125
Video Editor ..................................................................................................... 126
Play Store.......................................................................................................... 128
Music ................................................................................................................. 130
YouTube™ .......................................................................................................... 135
Tools.........................................................................................136
VuTalk ................................................................................................................ 136
QuickMemo ...................................................................................................... 139
QSlide................................................................................................................. 141
QuickTranslator ................................................................................................ 143
QuickRemote.................................................................................................... 144
Calendar............................................................................................................ 146
Calculator.......................................................................................................... 150
Alarm/Clock...................................................................................................... 152
Maps.................................................................................................................. 155
Weather..............................................................................................................157
Voice Mate ........................................................................................................ 158
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................. 159
POLARIS Office 5 ............................................................................................ 161
File Manager ..................................................................................................... 162
Tasks.................................................................................................................. 164

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Settings ...................................................................................165
Safety........................................................................................191
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions......................... 194
Consumer Information on SAR ..................................................................... 198
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices........................................................................................ 200
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss........................................................................... 202
TIA Safety Information................................................................................... 203
Safety Information .......................................................................................... 206
FDA Consumer Update ................................................................................... 210
Specifications .........................................................................221
FAQ .........................................................................................222
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ...................................228
Index .......................................................................................232

5
The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
Proximity
Sensor
Quick Keys
Back Key
Home Key
Menu Key
Home Screen
Earpiece
Front Camera
Lens
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.
It also employs an ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light
and adjusts the LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTES sDo not block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touchscreen.
2. Front Camera Lens Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself.
You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.
3. Quick Keys Provide quick, one-touch access to the applications you use
most often.
NOTE You can change the icons in the Quick Keys bar to suit your needs. To reposition, add, or
remove an icon, see pages 18.
4. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items such
as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.
5. Home Key Returns to the Home screen (or returns to your default
Home screen canvas from any of the Home screen extension canvases)
Touch and hold it to display recently used applications with access to the
Task Manager application.

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6. Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current
screen or application. This only applies when available, depending on the
screen or application.
7. Home Screen Displays all of the information needed to operate your
phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and
battery strength.
8. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
Rear View
Rear Camera
Lens LED Flash
Wireless
Charging Area
Volume Keys
Power/Lock Key
NFC Touchpoint
WARNING For your safety, do not attempt to remove the embedded battery from the phone.
9. Rear Camera Lens Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean
for optimal performance.
10. Power/Lock Key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn
the phone on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and
change the sound settings.
11. NFC Touchpoint Tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another
NFC compatible device in this location.
12. Wireless Charging Area Allows you to charge your device using a
wireless charging pad (sold separately) instead of the USB cable. The
integrated antenna is also inside this back area of the phone.
13. Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the
in-call volume during a call.

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The Basics
TIP sWith the screen asleep (dark), press and hold the Volume Down Key to activate
the camera.
sWith the screen asleep (dark), press and hold the Volume Up Key to access
QuickMemo.
14. LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when
you turn on the flash.
Left Side View and Bottom View
SIM Card Tray
USB/Charger
Port
SpeakerMicrophone
3.5mm
Headset Jack
15. SIM Card Tray Allows you to insert your SIM card. A valid SIM card is
required to have access to the mobile network.
NOTE This phone comes with the SIM card preinstalled.
16. 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.
17. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and is used for
voice-activated functions.
18. Speaker Sound comes from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece
(e.g., the speakerphone function, music player function, etc.).
19. USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone and the USB Cable
for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
NOTE You may purchase a separate fast data cable from LG to enjoy higher data transfer speed
with compatible devices (e.g. laptop).

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Help
The Help application allows you to quickly and conveniently view
information about your phone, including how-to videos, Icon glossary, Quick
reference guide, etc.
To access Help, from the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Help .
Non-Removable Battery
Your phone has an internal, rechargeable battery that should be replaced
only by LG or an authorized LG repair center. You should never try to open
or take apart this phone yourself. Opening the phone can cause damage
that will void your warranty.
Optional: Remove the SIM Card
NOTE The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your SIM card,
follow the below instructions.
1. Place your fingernail in the cutout and pull the SIM card tray out.
2. Place the SIM card into the tray with the contacts facing down.
3. Carefully put the tray back in the slot and push it gently into the phone.

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The Basics
Charging the Phone
Your phone comes with a USB Cable and an adapter which connect
together to charge your phone. Correctly orient the USB/Charger plug
before inserting it to avoid damaging your phone.
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 an incompatible charger, may
cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
1. Correctly orient the USB Cable with the 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 Adapter
2. The USB/Charger Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Correctly
orient the cable with the port before plugging it in. As shown below, the
USB logo on the cable will face upward.
3. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet to begin charging.
Charging with the USB cable
NOTE
Make sure to correctly orient the cable 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 your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a
desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
NOTE 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 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 Battery saver feature (accessed in the Settings menu) to
control data activity, Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth connection, and power
used for the device such as screen brightness and notification light.
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 device is in your pocket, the
screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery power.
To check the battery charge level
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > 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.
Checkmark the Battery percentage 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.

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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From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > About
phone > Battery > Battery use.The top of this screen displays a
usage graph and below it, battery usage times. It lists all of the
applications or services using battery power from the greatest amount
of energy used to the least amount.
㻌Tap an application or service in the Battery use screen to see the
details about its power consumption, including either how long since
last connected to a power source or how long you were last running
on battery power. Different applications 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 application.
Battery saver mode
If the battery charge level drops to low levels, the phone automatically
activates Battery saver mode (if set to On) to conserve battery power until
you can recharge it.
㻌From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings > Battery
>
Battery saver >Turn Battery saver on. Set the desired option,
then tap the switch at the top right corner of the screen to toggle it off
or on.
㻌You can set the phone to activate Battery saver mode immediately,
when the charge drops to 10%, 20%, 30%, or 50%. If you turn off
Battery saver mode, when the battery charge becomes low, a
notification prompts you to turn it on.
㻌You can also modify settings that affect battery life from the Battery
saver screen: Auto-sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Vibrate on touch,
Brightness, Screen timeout and Notification light.

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Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
㻌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. You can disable this feature in the Gestures settings.
Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on.
Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home
screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.
NOTES sThe KnockON feature can be turned off in the Gestures menu. From the Home
screen, tap Apps > Settings > Gestures > tap the KnockON checkbox .
sWhen turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor.
Doing so will not allow you to turn the screen on.
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:
1. Turn the screen on.
Press the Power/Lock Key on the back of the
phone. The default Lock screen will appear.
NOTE Avoid covering the proximity sensor when turning the screen
on. Doing so, immediately turns the screen off.
OR

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The Basics
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 the shortcut icon at the bottom of the screen
in any direction. The screen will unlock and launch the application.
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 pattern, PIN, password, or face recognition) that will need to be entered to
unlock it.
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.
From the Home screen, press and hold the Power/Lock Key on
the back of the phone, then tap the Silent mode icon .
NOTE Only one mode can be selected at a time. The currently activated mode (Silent ,
Vibration , or Sounds ) is underlined in blue. Tap any of the sounds mode icons to
switch to that mode.
OR
Press the down Volume Key on the back of the phone until vibration
is set, then press it again to turn all sounds off. Sounds are turned off or
vibration is set.
OR
Open the Notifications panel and tap the Sound icon until is displayed.
Your Google Account
You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and other Google Applications; to download applications from the
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 have a Google Account, you’re prompted to create one.
ţIf 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 Play Store.
ţWhen you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password using the
on-screen keyboard.

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ţAfter 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.
ţIf 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.
Setting up your Google Account
If you use Setup Wizard to set up your Google Account, it guides you
through the following steps.
1. At the Google Account setup screen, tap Yes if you already have a
Google Account, or tap No if you want to create a new account.
2. Enter your username and password or any other necessary information
(if creating an account), then tap the Continue icon . Tap OK to agree
to your Google Account terms and conditions.
NOTE Tap the Back Key in the Front Touch Keys bar to close the on-screen keyboard.
3. Choose to join Google+ which makes sharing on the web more like
real-life sharing. You can choose Circles, Instant Upload, and Messenger.
Tap Join Google+ or Not Now.
4. Choose whether or not to set up your credit card information for Play
Store purchases.
5. Complete the Backup and restore screen to allow your Google Account
to back up your apps, settings, and other data, then tap the Continue
icon .
Your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be
synchronized with your phone automatically.
NOTE This is automatic for the first Google Account you add. When adding additional Google
accounts, you have to select which options to synchronize.
6. Read the Google and Location screen, set your sharing preference, then
tap the Continue icon .
7. Read the Verizon mobile screen, then tap Next.
8. Confirm your setup checklist choices, then tap Done.

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The Basics
You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for
future reference.
Username:[email protected]
Password:____________________________________________
Phone’s Status Icons
The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating
the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time.
Notification icons Status icons
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the More
notifications icon is displayed as an indicator to open the Notifications
panel to view them all.
The following icons may appear in the Status Bar.
Call icons
In call Missed call
Speakerphone is on Microphone is muted
Sound icons
Silent mode is activated Vibrate mode is activated
Music is playing
Network icons
3G connection 3G in use
4G LTE connection 4G LTE in use
Wi-Fi connection Wi-Fi within range
Signal strength No signal

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Roaming Airplane mode is activated
Unknown SIM card No SIM card
GPS is on Location service is on
Location service is off Downloading
Uploading Download successful
Connectivity icons
Syncing Problem with sign-in or sync
Mobile Hotspot is on USB connection
Bluetooth connection Bluetooth is on
NFC is on Headset is connected
Headset with microphone is
connected Driving mode is on
Email and Messaging icons
New email New Gmail message
New text or multimedia
message New voicemail
Sent email unsuccessful Sent message unsuccessful
Calendar and Alarm icons
Alarm is set Upcoming event
Battery icons
Full battery Charging battery
Low battery Empty battery
Other icons
More notifications available Choose input method

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The Basics
Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your
phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
Status Bar
Shows device status
information, including the
time, signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.
Application Icon
Tap an icon (application,
widget, folder, etc.) to open
and use it.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-touch
access to the functions used
most often.
Apps Key
Tap here to open the Applications
screen to view all of your installed
applications.
Front Touch Keys
Displayed on all screens, these keys
allow you to easily navigate within
the device software.
NOTE From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar), tap Home
screen settings, then checkmark Portrait view only to keep the Home screen from
rotating to landscape view. This is a separate setting from the Auto-rotate screen
setting that applies to the rest of the screens.
Quick Keys
The Quick Keys are located in a bar at the bottom of the Home screen (in
portrait view).
NOTE Five icons are displayed, but the Quick Keys bar can hold up to seven icons. You can
modify the icons in this bar to suit your needs.
: Opens the Phone application which displays the dialpad so you can dial
a number not stored in your phone’s memory. It also provides additional
tabs at the top of the screen to access your Recent calls, Contacts,
Favorites, and Groups.
: Opens the Contacts application which displays the names and numbers
stored in your phone's memory. It also provides additional tabs at the top of
the screen to access the dialpad, your Recent calls, Favorites, and Groups.
: Opens the Chrome application to access the web browser.

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: Opens the Messaging application so you can send and view text and
multimedia messages.
: Opens the Applications screen which displays phone options and
applications. It also provides a Widget tab, a Search icon , and an Edit
icon at the top of the screen.
Modifying the Quick Keys Bar
You can modify the icons in the Quick Keys bar to suit your needs.
㻌Rearrange: Touch and hold the icon to move, then drag it to another
position in the Quick Keys bar.
㻌Add: Open the Applications screen, then drag the icon you want onto
the Quick Keys bar.
㻌Delete: Touch and hold the icon to delete, then drag it to the Remove
icon that appears at the top of the screen.
Front Touch Keys
The Front Touch Keys are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the
screens to provide easy navigation within the device software.
NOTE The Front Touch Keys are displayed along the right side of the screen when the phone is
held sideways.
Back Key: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen items
such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc.
Home Key: Tap to immediately return to the Home screen. Touch and
hold to access your Recent apps list.
Menu Key: Tap to display the available Options menu.
To return to the Home screen
㻌Tap the Home Key (in the Front Touch Keys bar) at any time, from
any application.