LG Lucid User Guide

							49The Basics
Changing your PIN or Password to Lock the Screen
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Settings  > Lock 
screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock. 
3.  Enter your current lock sequence.
4. Tap PIN to change your number lock sequence or tap Password to 
change your alphanumeric lock sequence. 
5.  You’re prompted to enter and reenter your new lock sequence.
  From then on, you will need to enter the sequence and tap OK to unlock 
the screen.
  NOTES 
c   
You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you used 
all of opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

c   
If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange account, you are only allowed to set up a 
password.
  
   
c   
When you can’t recall your unlock pattern: 
        -  If you’ve created a Google Account on the phone, tap Forgot pattern?. Then  you 
are required to sign in with your Google Account to unlock your phone or enter the 
Backup PIN.
Security lock timer
If a security lock is enabled, tap Security lock timer in the Screen unlock 
section to set the amount of time before the screen automatically locks due 
to inactivity.
To adjust the Security lock timer, tap the Menu Key 
 from the Home 
screen > Settings > Lock screen > Security lock timer. Then select the 
desired amount.
Power button instantly locks
If a security lock is enabled, checkmark the box to enable Power button 
instantly locks so that pressing the Power/Lock Key  will instantly lock 
the screen or remove the checkmark to disable it. 
						

							50The Basics
The default Lock screen
Press the Power/Lock Key  to illuminate the touchscreen if it has timed 
out. If the unlock sequence is set to Swipe, a default Lock screen is 
displayed, but you can still conveniently check the date, time, and Status 
Bar icons. You can drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifications 
Panel without unlocking the screen. In addition, you can also quickly access 
four applications (Phone, Messaging, Voicemail, and Camera) without fully 
unlocking the screen. Simply swipe the icon upward to open and use it.
Changing the items on the default Lock Screen
1. From the Home screen, touch the Apps Key  > Settings > Lock 
screen.
2. Touch Clocks & shortcuts.
 
 To change the Quick access icons, touch one of the icons at the 
bottom of the screen, then touch the application you want to replace 
it with.
 
 To change the date and time format, swipe left or right until the one 
you want is displayed. 
3. Touch  the Save button to save these settings. 
						

							51The Basics
Customizing the Home Screen
You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons, 
shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen canvas. You can 
also change the wallpaper.
To add an item to the Home screen
1.  From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty space on a Home 
screen canvas.
2.  The following four category tabs appear at the bottom of the screen: 
Apps, Downloads, Widgets, and Wallpapers. Touch the one that 
corresponds to the item you want to add.
 
O Apps: Displays all installed applications.
 
O Downloads: Displays all downloaded applications.
 
O Widgets: Displays all installed widgets.
 
O  Wallpapers: Allows you to change the Charging and Home screen 
wallpapers to preloaded images or pictures from your Gallery.
 
Tap and hold an icon and drag it to the 
desired screen.
Tap to access the tab. Slide the screen right or left to view 
different home screen canvas.
3.  Swipe left and right to scroll through the available choices in the category 
tab you selected. Touch and hold the item you want, then drag it onto 
the Home screen canvas.
To move an item on the Home screen
1.  Tap and hold the item.
2. Drag the item to a new location on the screen. 
Pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item onto the 
next available Home screen canvas. 
						

							52The Basics
3. When the item is where you want it, lift your finger.
  NOTE If Move home screen items is enabled in the Gesture settings, simply tilt the device in 
the direction you want to move the item to one of the canvases. Lift your finger when it 
arrives at the canvas you want.
To remove an item from the Home screen
1.  Tap and hold the item.
2. Drag the item to the Remove icon .
3. When  the Remove icon  changes to , lift your finger.
To change the Home screen wallpaper
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Menu Key  > Home screen settings 
> Wallpaper.
You can also tap and hold an empty spot on the Home screen and then 
tap Wallpapers in the menu that opens.
2. Tap Charging wallpapers, Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.
 
 Tap Charging wallpapers to choose the wallpaper you want to be 
displayed when you charge your phone.
 
 Tap Gallery to use a picture you’ve taken with your camera as the 
wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as your wallpaper.
 
 Tap Live Wallpapers to choose from animated wallpapers installed on 
your phone.  
Live wallpapers can change according to the time of day, respond to 
tapping the screen, tell the time, or offer other information.
 
 Tap Wallpapers to choose from picturesque static images to apply to 
your device.
3. Tap Set wallpaper or OK.
To change the Home screen Theme
Four different themes are provided, which come with a dedicated Home 
screen wallpaper, Lock screen and applications list per theme.
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Menu Key 
 and select Theme.
2. Select from Optimus, Cozywall, Opart and Playworld. 
						

							53The Basics
To rename a folder
1.  Tap the folder icon to open it.
2. Tap the folder window’s title bar.
3. Enter the new folder name. 
4. Tap OK.
 NOTE  You can also change the folder color under the Folder color section.
To reposition Home screen canvases
1.  Pinch in on the Home screen to display the mini canvas view. 
2.  Tap and hold the canvas you want to move, then drag it to the new 
position and lift your finger. If the position has an existing canvas, the 
canvases shift to the right. 
To add additional Home screen canvases
There is enough space for up to seven Home screen canvases. While in the 
mini canvas view, tap the Add icon  on an empty Home screen canvas to 
add an additional canvas to that spot.
    NOTE The Add icon  is only available when one or more canvases have been deleted.
To remove Home screen canvases
While in the mini canvas view, tap and hold the canvas that you want 
removed. Drag the canvas to the Remove icon  and lift your finger when   appears. 
						

							54The Basics
Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts
As you build up your list of contacts on your phone, you can use Quick 
Contact for Android to quickly chat, email, text message, place a call, or 
locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special set of icons that 
you can use to quickly and easily connect to a contact.
 
 Open your Contacts list and tap the contact’s picture 
. 
Taping the contact’s picture opens a Quick Contact bubble displayed 
directly above the contact’s name. This bubble displays icons for all of 
the ways you can communicate with that contact. The available icons 
depend on the information you have saved for that contact. 
 
 Tap a Quick Contact icon to communicate with the contact. Depending 
on the icon you’ve tapped, a different application will open.
  TIP   Adding a shortcut for a contact to your Home screen allows you to open Quick Contact 
for that contact without opening the Contacts application. 
						

							55Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access 
at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your 
surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point, 
or “hotspot.” Some access points are open and you can simply connect to 
them. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must 
configure your phone so it can connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The following Status Bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi status.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength)
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network 
address and other information it needs from the network, using the 
DHCP protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and other 
advanced settings, from the Wi-Fi settings screen tap the Menu Key 
 > 
Advanced .
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Settings .
2. Touch Wi-Fi. If the Wi-Fi button is on the left and the icon is grey-
colored, drag the button to the right. Your device scans for available Wi-Fi 
networks and the icon turns blue when successful.
3.  Tap a network to connect to it.
 
O  If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password 
(Ask your network administrator for details).
 
O  When you’re connected to a network, you can tap the network name 
in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security, 
address, and related settings. 
						

							56Connecting to Networks and Devices
New network detection and notification
Checkmark the Notify Me box in the Wi-Fi settings screen to be notified 
when new networks are detected. 
 
 When Wi-Fi is on and the user launches an application that uses Wi-Fi, 
a dialog box will appear when new networks are detected. 
 
 When Wi-Fi is off and the user launches an application that uses Wi-
Fi, the device will turn on Wi-Fi and display a dialog box when new 
networks are detected. 
 
 If  the Notify Me checkbox is not marked and Wi-Fi is off, the device 
will not display a dialog box when new networks are detected.
To add a Wi-Fi network
You can add a Wi-Fi network so the phone will remember it, along with any 
security credentials, and connect to it automatically when it is in range. You 
can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name 
(SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range. 
To add a secured network, you need to contact the network’s administrator 
to obtain the password or other required security credentials.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap ADD NETWORK.
3. Enter the Network SSID (name) of the network. 
If the network is secured, tap the Security dropdown menu 
 and tap 
the type of security deployed on the network.
4. Enter the required passwords and security credentials.
5.Tap Save.
  The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you 
entered are saved, so you’re connected automatically the next time you 
come within range of this network.  
						

							57Connecting to Networks and Devices
To forget a Wi-Fi network
You can make the phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that 
you added. For example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it 
automatically or if it’s a network that you no longer use.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap and hold the name of the network that 
you want to forget.
3. Tap Forget network in the Context menu that appears.
Wi-Fi Direct connection
You can make a connection directly with Wi-Fi devices without any access 
point. Your device can create a group connection or individual connection.
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key 
 > Settings  > More... 
(WIRELESS & NETWORKS section).
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct to set up your Wi-Fi Direct connection settings.
 
 Checkmark  the Wi-Fi Direct checkbox to turn it on. A pop-up screen 
with instructions on how to connect with Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi 
devices appears after checking the Wi-Fi Direct checkbox.
 
 Tap Device name to open a dialog box to enter a name for your device.
 
 Tap Password to set or change your password for Wi-Fi Direct 
connection.
Connecting Your Device to Your Computer
Before using your device’s mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare 
your device’s data services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop 
computer. Once you have connected the device to the computer, you can 
transfer your data to or from the device memory.
To connect your device to a computer via USB:
1.  Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a 
USB port on your computer.
2.  Open the Notifications panel and tap the USB connection type.
3.  Tap the connection mode you want to use to connect to the PC. 
Choose from the following options: Charge only, Mass storage, Media 
Sync(MTP), Internet connection or Camera(PTP). 
						

							58Connecting to Networks and Devices
USB Autorun
USB Autorun is a feature that allows your phone to connect to a PC using a 
USB Cable and set it up on that PC without a physical CD-ROM.
 Automatically installs the LG USB Modem driver.
 Allows the phone to be used as mass storage when a microSD card is 
present in the phone. It allows transfer of unprotected content from the 
phone to the PC and vice versa.
  NOTE  User content such as photos, videos, and voice recordings can be stored on a removable 
microSD card that is inserted in your phone.
To select USB mode for Autorun
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Settings  > 
Connectivity > USB connection type.
2. Tap Mass storage to connect to the PC for Autorun.
 Tap Charge only to use only the charging function and not the USB 
function. 
 Tap Internet connection to use the ethernet function and not the default 
USB function.
 NOTES 
c   
USB Autorun only works with Windows® XP, Windows® Vista,  and Windows® 7 
operating systems. 
     

c   
Log on to the PC as Administrator. Non-Administrator accounts have insufficient 
privilege to install the USB Modem driver and don’t run the Autorun feature.
     

c   
Do not unplug the USB Cable during Autorun.
     

c   
  If Autorun doesn't function properly, unplug and plug the USB Cable to set Mass 
storage mode.
Autorun automatically installs the USB device driver for every USB mode.
Internet connection mode
You can share your phone’s internet connection with your PC using a USB 
Cable. After connecting with a USB Cable, set the USB connection mode to 
Internet connection. Then select either Ethernet or Modem.
 Ethernet: This mode changes the phone to USB tethering mode from 
the PC. From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key 
 > Settings >