LG Flex 2 User Guide
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Connectivity103 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with any of the music apps, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the music folder. File Transfer Tips n If you want to save data to a microSD card on your phone, make sure the microSD card is installed and active. See microSD card. n Avoid removing the battery or microSD card while transferring data. n Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table: MethodDescription Media device (MTPyfTransfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures, videos, and music. Send images (PTPyfTransfer image files between your phone and PC. Transfer Files Between the Phone and a Computer 1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. l Insert the larger end of the cable into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of the phone. l Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. You may need to remove the USB cable from the charging adapter to access it. 2. When appears in the notifications area, drag the Status bar down to display the Notifications window. 3. You will see either USB connected as Media sync or as camera. The files on your phone can now be accessed via your computer. l For most transfers, you'll want to use Connected as Media sync. l To change the option, tap it in the Notifications window to open the storage settings, and then tap the desired option from the USB PC connection window. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menuyf and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storageyf.
Connectivity104 6. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albumsyf and copy files to it from your computer. 7. When you are done, disconnect your phone from your computer. The transferred files are now saved to your phone or microSD card. Wi-Fi To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Wireless & networks setting menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on . You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. l To disable Wi-Fi, tap the switch again . 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect, enter the password (if it’s not an open networkyf, and then tap Connect. Your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. You will see (yf in the Status bar. l The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.yf. Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider. l Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected. Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. Wi-Fi Settings Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi-Fi connection options.
Connectivity105 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on . You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. l To disable Wi-Fi, tap the switch again . 4. Tap Menu > Advanced Wi-Fi. 5. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Disconnect Wi-Fi You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi-Fi network without turning Wi-Fi off. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the name of the connected access point and then tap Forget. l After disconnecting from an access point, you may need to re-enter the password to reconnect. Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices simply via Wi-Fi, without an access point or the Internet. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on . You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. 4. Tap Menu > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. l If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. l If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. l To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK.
Connectivity106 Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on, you can share your phone's mobile data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be usedyf. Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap Apps > Sprint Zone yf to learn more. Note: Turning on Hotspot will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks. Set Up Wi-Fi Hotspot 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap More… > Wi-Fi Hotspot. 3. Tap the switch to turn Wi-Fi Hotspot on . Wi-Fi Hotspot is enabled. l To disable Wi-Fi Hotspot, tap the switch again . Note: The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply. Important: Write down the passkey (passwordyf for this communication (shown onscreenyf. Connect to Wi-Fi Hotspot 1. Enable Wi-Fi (wirelessyf functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.yf. 2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list. 3. Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the Wi-Fi Hotspot pageyf. 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection. Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth. 1. Tap > > Settings > More…. 2. Select a tethering option: USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering. l For USB tethering, connect your phone to the target device with the supplied USB cable. l For Bluetooth tethering, pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth.
Connectivity107 Tip: For additional support with tethering, from the tethering menu, tap Help. Bluetooth Bluetooth® is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth Function Cautions Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data. Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands- free features, etc. FunctionDescription Audio outputListen to music wirelessly. Hands-free callsCall hands-free, using Bluetooth-capable hands-free devices and headsets. Data exchangeExchange data with Bluetooth devices. Enable the Bluetooth Feature Use the settings menu to enable or disable your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities. n Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not guaranteed for the phone. n The phone may not connect properly depending on the other device. n Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands-free calls depending on the conditions. To enable Bluetooth: 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap the switch to turn Bluetooth on . l To disable Bluetooth, tap the switch again . Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the Notifications window. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notifications window and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.
Connectivity108 Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices. Registered Bluetooth devices can be connected simply. n Enable the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth devices being paired beforehand. To pair Bluetooth devices: 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth. l Nearby devices appear in the “AVAILABLE DEVICES” list. l If a target device is not detected, tap Search to search again. 3. Tap a device from the “Available devices” list, and follow the onscreen instructions to pair with the device. l Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the devices used. Unpairing from a Paired Device 1. From the Bluetooth settings menu, tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair. 2. Tap Unpair. The device is unpaired from your phone. To make another connection with the device, you will need to pair again. Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands- free devices. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth. l Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. 3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list. Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the Status bar. Depending on the type of device you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls.
Connectivity109 Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. Types of Data You Can Send via Bluetooth You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: n Images and videos n Calendar events n Contacts n Audio files In the instructions below, Contacts data is being used as an example. Sending Contacts Data via Bluetooth 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to send. 3. Tap Menu > Share > Bluetooth. 4. Tap a paired device to receive the data. The contact information is sent. l If you see a message to confirm, follow the onscreen instructions. Receive Data via Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap Accept. The file is sent to your phone. l When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification. To open the file immediately, drag the Status bar down to display the Notifications window, and then tap the notification. l When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type:
Connectivity110 o Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the default music application. o For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap Import. The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.yf o For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, several, or all of those contacts to your contacts list. SmartShare You can use the SmartShare feature easily in the Gallery and Music apps. Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices You can share your phone's content with a variety of devices. n Tap to share the content in the Video and Music apps. n Tap > SmartShare to share the contents.
Connectivity111 Playing / Sending n Play: You can play the content via a TV, a Bluetooth speaker, etc. n Beam: You can send the content to the device of Bluetooth and SmartShare Beam supported. l SmartShare Beam: Transfers the content fast via Wi-Fi Direct. Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices You can enjoy the content from nearby devices (i.e., PC, NAS, Mobileyf in the Gallery and Music apps. Connecting Devices Connect your device and the DLNA-compatible devices in the same Wi-Fi network. Searching Other Devices 1. Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-compatible devices. 2. Connect to the device to view the content.
Connectivity112 Using Content from the Cloud You can use content from the cloud (i.e., Dropboxyf in the Gallery and Music apps. Using the Cloud Note: The supported features may vary depending on the cloud. Retrieving data may take some time depending on the cloud. 1. Select Cloud in the Gallery and Music apps. 2. Select the cloud what you want to use and log in. 3. You can use the content of the cloud after logging in. 4. Set the cloud settings to select the app to use the cloud. Virtual Private Networks (VPNyf From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNsyf that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, follow the instructions below. 1. Tap > > Settings > Security. 2. Tap Install from storage for desired certificates. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > More... > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or LG VPN. 3. Tap Add Basic VPN network or Add LG VPN network.