LG G4 User Guide
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User Guide • Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice. • Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. • Available accessories may vary depending on your region, country or service provider. • This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touchscreen keyboard. • Copyright ©2015 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Google™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Hangouts™ and Play Store™ are trademarks of Google, Inc.ENGLISH
2SERVICE ACTIVATION SERVICE ACTIVATION If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: • Service Agreement and agent code on your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your company or government agency, address, and tax ID. • Your Social Security number, current driver’s license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes. • Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and services (see www.t-mobile.com for the latest plan information). • SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on the box bar code label). By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and your Service Agreement.
3SERVICE ACTIVATION About this user guide Please read this user guide carefully before you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should your phone fails to operate correctly, refer to the FAQ section. • Some features and service may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software. • Screen displays and illustrations on this user manual may differ from those you see on the actual phone. • Designs and specifications of the phone and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.
4Table of contents Table of contents SERVICE ACTIVATION ................................2 About this user guide ...............................3 Important notice .......................................8 Getting to know your phone ...................12 Phone layout ..........................................12 Installing the SIM or USIM card ..............14 Charging the phone ...............................16 Unlocking the screen .............................17 Smart Lock ............................................17 Your Home screen ...................................18 Touch screen tips ..................................18 Home screen .........................................19 Customizing the Home screen ...............20 Returning to recently-used applications .21 Notifi cations panel .................................22 On-screen keyboard ..............................25 Special Features .....................................26 Gesture shot ..........................................26 Gesture View .........................................27 Glance View ...........................................28 KnockON ...............................................28 Knock Code ...........................................29 Dual window..........................................30 QuickMemo+ .........................................31 QSlide ....................................................32 QuickRemote .........................................33Google account setup .............................34 Connecting to Networks and Devices ....35 Wi-Fi .....................................................35 Bluetooth ...............................................36 Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................37 Transferring data between a PC and your device....................................................38 Calls ........................................................39 Making a call .........................................39 Calling your contacts .............................39 Answering and rejecting a call ...............39 Making a second call .............................40 Viewing your call logs ............................40 Call settings ...........................................40 Contacts ..................................................41 Searching for a contact ..........................41 Adding a new contact ............................41 Favorites contacts..................................42 Creating a group ....................................42 Messaging ...............................................43 Sending a message ...............................43 Conversation view .................................44 Changing message settings ...................44 Email .......................................................45 Managing email accounts ......................45 Working with account folders .................45
5Table of contents Composing and sending email ...............46 Camera and Video ...................................47 Camera options on the viewfi nder ..........47 Using the advanced settings ..................48 Taking a photo ......................................49 Once you have taken a photo .................50 Recording a video ..................................50 After recording a video...........................51 Gallery ...................................................53 Multimedia ..............................................57 Music ....................................................57 Utilities ....................................................59 Clock .....................................................59 Calculator ..............................................60 Calendar ................................................61 Voice Recorder ......................................61 Voice Search..........................................62 Downloads ............................................62 Browsing the Web...................................63 Chrome .................................................63 Settings ...................................................64 Networks ...............................................64 Sound & notifi cation ..............................67 Display ..................................................69 General ..................................................71 Phone software update ..........................78 Phone software update ..........................78About this user guide .............................80 About this user guide .............................80 Trademarks ...........................................81 DivX HD .................................................81 Dolby Digital Plus ...................................81 Troubleshooting ......................................82 FAQ ..........................................................86 Safety ......................................................92 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions .............................94 Consumer Information on SAR ...............98 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices .........100 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ...102 TIA Safety Information .........................103 Safety Information ...............................106 FDA Consumer Update .........................111 Driving .................................................118 10 Driver Safety Tips ...........................118 Limited Warranty Statement.................124
6SERVICE ACTIVATION Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. • Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode. • Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. • Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. • When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured. • Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft) • Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. • Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire. • Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone. • Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks. • Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire. • Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire. • Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.
7SERVICE ACTIVATION • Do not disassemble the phone. • Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short- circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. • Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire. • Store the battery out of reach of children. • Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation resulting in serious injury or death. • Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. • Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. • Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty. • An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on. • Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone during or immediately after operation. • Use and store your phone in temperatures between 0°C/32°F and 45°C/113°F, if possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.
8Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When there is less than 10MB of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You must check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available. To uninstall applications: 1 Ta p > > > General tab > Apps. 2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall. 3 Ta p Uninstall, then tap OK to confi rm. Important notice
9Important notice 2. Optimizing battery life Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Extending your phone's battery life: • Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Location services (including GPS), turn them off. • Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. NOTE:• Some applications you download may consume battery power. • While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level. 3. Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty. WARNING To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed applications on your phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the phone.