Verizon VS986 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
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................ 8
Removing the Battery and SIM Card ................................................................10
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card..........................................................12
Charging the Phone............................................................................................13
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................14
Turning the Phone On and Off..........................................................................16
Phone’s Status Icons ..........................................................................................21
Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................23
Touchscreen........................................................................................................29
Hardware key control mode .............................................................................36
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch ............................................................. 37
Working with Menus ..........................................................................................43
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................44
Searching Your Phone and the Web................................................................. 47
Setting your Lock screen...................................................................................50
Guest Mode ........................................................................................................55
Customizing the Home Screen.........................................................................56
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 58
Connecting to Mobile Networks .......................................................................58
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks .........................................................................59
USB Connection..................................................................................................61
SmartShare..........................................................................................................61
Calls .......................................................................................... 63
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................63
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................66
Working With the Recent Tab ...........................................................................68
Calling Your Contacts......................................................................................... 70
Options During a Call .........................................................................................71
Managing Multiple Calls.................................................................................... 72
Listening to Your Voicemail ............................................................................... 73
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Web........................................................................................... 75
Chrome................................................................................................................ 75
Communication ....................................................................... 87
Contacts.............................................................................................................. 87
Messaging........................................................................................................... 94
Email................................................................................................................... 101
Voicemail............................................................................................................107
Gmail ................................................................................................................. 108
Hangouts............................................................................................................ 115
Entertainment ..........................................................................118
Camera and Video............................................................................................. 118
Gallery ................................................................................................................127
Play Store.......................................................................................................... 130
Music ................................................................................................................. 132
YouTube™ ...........................................................................................................137
Tools.........................................................................................139
Dual window...................................................................................................... 139
QuickMemo+ .................................................................................................... 140
QSlide................................................................................................................ 142
QuickRemote.................................................................................................... 144
Calendar.............................................................................................................147
Calculator.......................................................................................................... 152
Clock.................................................................................................................. 153
Maps.................................................................................................................. 158
Weather............................................................................................................. 159
Voice Mate ......................................................................................................... 161
Voice Command ............................................................................................... 162
Voice Search ..................................................................................................... 162
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................. 162
File Manager..................................................................................................... 164
Tasks.................................................................................................................. 166

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Settings ................................................................................... 167
Safety.......................................................................................198
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions......................... 201
Consumer Information on SAR .................................................................... 205
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices 206
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss........................................................................... 208
TIA Safety Information................................................................................... 209
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 213
FDA Consumer Update ....................................................................................217
Laser Safety Statement.................................................................................. 229
Specifications ........................................................................230
FAQ ..........................................................................................231
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ...................................238
Index .......................................................................................242

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The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
Proximity
Sensor
QuickTap Bar
Back Key
Home Key
Recent Apps Key
Home Screen
Earpiece
Front Camera
Notification
LED
NOTES •All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
•Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may
change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
1. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your
head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated (during a call
or when carried inside a pocket.
It also employs an ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light
and adjusts the LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTE Don't block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touchscreen.
2. Notification LED Flashes to alert you for notifications (e.g., incoming
call, new text message, screen unlock, etc.).
3. Front Camera Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You
can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.
4. QuickTap Bar Provides icons for quick, one-touch access to the
Applications screen and the apps you use most often.
NOTE You can change the icons in the QuickTap bar to suit your needs. To reposition, add, or
remove an icon, see page 24.

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5. Back Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to return to the
previous screen or close pop-up items (such as menus, dialog boxes,
and the on-screen keyboard). Touch and hold it to access the Dual
window function which allows you to use two apps at the same time.
6. Home Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to return to the
Home screen (or your default Home screen panel from any of the Home
screen extension panels). Touch and hold it to access Google Now.
7. Recent Apps Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to display
recently used apps. Touch and hold this key to open an Options menu
with options that affect the current screen or app. This only applies
when available, depending on the screen or app.
8. Home Screen Displays all of the items needed to operate your phone
including icons for app access, widgets, and the Status Bar (with status
icons) allowing simple touch access to all of its functions and features.
WARNING! Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and
touchscreen functions.
9. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
Rear View
Rear Camera
LED Flash
Volume Keys
Power/Lock Key
Laser Detection
Auto-focus
NFC Touch Point
Speaker
10. Rear Camera Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.

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11. Laser Detection Auto-focus Detects the distance between the rear
camera lens and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature
helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long
distances.
NOTE Don't cover the Proximity Sensor and Laser Detection Auto-focus with a protection film,
pouch, or protection case not authorized by LG as they may cause the device to
malfunction.
12. Power/Lock Key Press to turn off the screen backlight and lock the
screen, or turn the screen backlight back on. Press and hold to turn the
phone on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate Airplane mode, and change
the sound settings.
13. NFC Touch Point Tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another
NFC compatible device in this location to transfer data between them.
14. Speaker Use to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips,
speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.
15. Volume Keys Press to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the
in-call volume during a call.
TIPS •With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press and hold the Volume Down Key
to activate the Camera app.
•With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press and hold the Volume Up Key
to access the QuickMemo+ app.
16. LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when
you turn on the flash.
Top and Bottom View
USB/Charger
Port
Microphone
3.5mm
Headset Jack
17. 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.

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18. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller. It's also used for
voice-activated functions.
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).
Help
The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information
about your phone, including how-to videos, Icon glossary, etc.
To access Help, from the Home screen, tap the Apps icon >
the Apps
tab (if necessary) > Help .
Setting Up Your Phone
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back
cover and lift the cover up gently.

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The Basics
Step 2. Insert the Battery
Insert the battery in its compartment, making sure to align the gold
contacts. Press down gently to secure the battery.
Step 3. Replace the Back Cover
Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the
edges to secure the cover.
Step 4. Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, fully charge the battery. Be sure to use the
USB Cable and Charger Adapter that came with your phone. Correctly
orient the USB Cable plug before inserting it in the USB/Charger Port to
avoid damage to your phone. See Charging the phone on pages 13 and 14
for more information.

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NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone to maximize the
battery's lifetime.
Removing the Battery and SIM Card
Removing the battery
1. Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover
and lift the cover up gently.
2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the
battery out.

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The Basics
SIM card/SD card slot location
SIM Slot
MicroSD Slot
Removing the SIM card
The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace
your SIM card, refer to the following instructions.
1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions).
2. Locate the slot for the SIM card (the lower of the two slots above the
upper-right corner of the battery compartment) and gently slide the SIM
card out to remove it.
CAUTION If a microSD card is inserted in your phone, please remove it from the upper slot
before trying to remove the SIM card.

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Inserting a microSD card
1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the
previous instructions) and locate the dual slot
just above the upper-right corner of the battery
compartment. (microSD is inscribed near the
slot opening.)
2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with
the label side facing up and the gold contacts
toward the slot, then carefully slide it into the
upper slot until it's secured in place.
NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when
inserting, removing, or handling it.
To remove the microSD card
1. Unmount the microSD card.
From the Home screen, touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar)
> Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
2. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD
card slot (as demonstrated in the previous
instructions).
3. Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.
To unmount the microSD card
It’s important to unmount the microSD card prior to removing it from the
phone to avoid damage to it or the data saved on the card.
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the
Touch Keys bar).
2. Tap Settings > Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card.

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The Basics
Charging the Phone
Your phone comes with a USB Cable and a Charger Adapter which connect
together to charge your phone. Correctly orient the USB Cable plug before
inserting it in the USB/Charger Port 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 Charger Adapter, and connect
them. As shown below, both the USB logo on the USB Cable and the LG
logo on the adapter will face toward you.
USB Cable Charger Adapter
2. The USB/Charger Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Correctly
orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in. As shown
below, the USB logo on the cable will face upward.
3. Plug the Charger Adapter into an electrical outlet to begin charging.
Charging with the USB Cable
NOTE
Make sure to correctly orient the cable's
plug with the port before plugging it in.
When the phone is facing upward, the USB
logo on the cable will also face upward.
USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with
the USB Cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on
your PC first. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB/Charger Port
on your phone (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB port

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on your PC. It’s best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop
PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
NOTE You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer.
Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features
that run in the background. You can also monitor how apps and system
resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
Turn off radio communications (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.) that
you're not actively using. (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on
when you’re using an app that makes use of it.)
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps
if you don’t need it.
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 •Allowing other devices to use your device's hotspot connection will drain your battery
more quickly.
•If you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is in your pocket, the
proximity sensor prevents the screen from turning on in order to save battery power.
To check the battery charge level
From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the
Touch Keys bar) > 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 on status bar checkbox to display
the percentage of remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the
battery icon.
Tap Battery saver to view and/or modify your Battery saver settings.

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The Basics
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery use screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the
most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you
can get the most out of your battery power.
From the Home screen,
touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the
Touch Keys bar) > Settings
> About phone > Battery > Battery use.
OR
From the Home screen, touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key (in the
Touch Keys bar) > Settings
> Battery, then tap the Battery icon (at the
top of the screen).
The top of the Battery use screen displays a usage graph and below it,
battery usage times. It lists all of the apps or services using battery power
from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.
Tap an app or service in the Battery 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 apps or services offer different kinds of information, and they
may even include options to modify the settings so you can reduce
power consumption by that app (or stop running the app).
Battery saver mode
Battery saver mode changes certain settings to conserve battery power
until you can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver mode On, it
will automatically activate when the battery charge level drops to the level
you set. If Battery saver mode is off, you’ll be prompted to turn on Battery
saver mode when the battery reaches low levels.
From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the
Touch Keys bar) > Settings
> Battery > Battery saver.
From the Battery saver screen, tap Turn Battery saver on (at the top of
the screen) to set the phone to activate Battery saver mode immediately,
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Battery saver mode, when the battery charge becomes low, a
notification prompts you to turn it on.
From the Battery saver screen, checkmark the saving items you want,
including Auto-sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Vibrate on tap, Brightness, Screen
timeout, and Notification light.
After you modify the Battery saver settings to your preferences, tap the
switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On (blue)
or Off (gray).
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a
couple of seconds until the screen turns on.
Turning the phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until
the Phone options menu appears.
2. Tap Power off in the Phone options menu.
3. Tap OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
Turning the screen on using the Knock Code feature
If your Lock screen unlock sequence is set to a Knock Code, tap your
Knock Code on the darkened screen to automatically turn the screen on
and unlock it at the same time.
TIP When the screen is in time-out and a Knock Code is set, pressing the Power/Lock Key
(on the back of the phone) displays the Lock screen (e.g., to check the time). You can
tap your Knock Code to unlock the screen or turn the screen back off by pressing the
Power/Lock Key again (or double-tap the Status Bar).
NOTES • Entering the incorrect Knock Code 10 times will perform a factory reset on your device
and you will lose all of your information. You will be warned on the 9th failed attempt.
• Use a fingertip instead of a fingernail to tap the screen to turn the screen on.
• If Knock Code isn't your unlock sequence, the Knock Code feature isn't activated, and
you can use the KnockON feature by double-tapping the screen.

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Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the
screen on or off.
Quickly double-tap the center of the dark touchscreen 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 • When turning the screen on (using the KnockON feature or your Knock Code), avoid
covering the proximity sensor. Doing so will not allow you to turn the screen on.
• While Knock Code is in use, double-tapping the screen while it's off will turn it on
and display the Knock Code grid to allow you to enter your Knock Code.
Setting up the Knock Code feature
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the
Touch Keys bar) > Lock screen settings.
2. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code.
3. Tap the squares in a pattern (from 3 to 8 taps) to set your Knock Code,
then tap Done, enter it again, then Confirm.

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To unlock the phone
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will turn off
to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone’s default Lock screen:
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
Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON).
NOTE If you set up a Knock Code in the Screen lock setting, you can tap your sequence to turn
the screen on and unlock the screen at the same time.
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 app.
NOTE The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent
unintentional actions. For more security to guard against
unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as
a knock code, pattern, PIN, password, 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