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LG Optimus F7 User Manual

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ENGLISH

User Guide

This guide helps you to get started using your phone.
of Google,
Inc.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ENGLISH User Guide This guide helps you to get started using your phone. of Google, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to know your phone ..............6 Your Home screen ................17 Google account setup ................. 25 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..........26 Calls ...................... 32 Contacts ....................35 Messaging .....................37 Email ...................... 41 Camera ....................43 Video camera ..................47 Multimedia ...................
  • Page 4 WARNING Wash hands after handling.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Before you start using the phone, please read this! 1. Phone memory To uninstall applications: Apps Settings Apps Uninstall 2. Optimizing battery life Extending your phone's battery life:...

  • Page 7: Using Folders

    Getting to know your phone To check the battery power level: Apps Settings About phone Battery To monitor and control how battery power is being used: Apps Settings About phone Battery Battery use 3. Using folders NOTE 4. Before installing an open source application and operating system (OS) Warning...

  • Page 8: Opening And Switching Applications

    Getting to know your phone 5. Using the hard reset (Factory reset) Volume Down Key Power/Lock Power/ Lock Key wipe data/factory reset Home Key Yes -- delete all user data Home Key reboot system now Home Key CAUTION 6. Opening and switching applications...

  • Page 9: Hold Your Phone Upright

    Getting to know your phone To view a list of recently used applications: Home Key To stop applications: Apps Settings Apps Running Stop 7. Hold your phone upright 8. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Power/Lock Key...

  • Page 10: Device Components

    Getting to know your phone Device components Earpiece Front Camera Lens Proximity Sensor Power/Lock Key Home Key Menu Key Back Key NOTE Proximity sensor WARNING Earphone Jack Charger/USB Port Microphone QuickMemo Key Power/Lock Key Volume Keys...
  • Page 11 Getting to know your phone MicroSD Card Slot Micro SIM Card Slot Back Camera Lens Back Cover Battery Speaker NOTICE...

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery

    Getting to know your phone Installing the battery NOTE NOTE...

  • Page 13: Charging Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Charging your phone NOTE NOTE...
  • Page 14 Getting to know your phone Using the memory card To insert a memory card: WARNING To remove the memory card safely: Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card To format the memory card: NOTE Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card Erase SD card Erase SD card Erase everything...

  • Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Getting to know your phone NOTE Locking and unlocking the screen Power/Lock Key Power/Lock Key Secure your lock screen To set a screen lock Apps Settings Lock screen Select screen lock Swipe Face Unlock Pattern Pin Password NOTE Precautions to take when using pattern lock.
  • Page 16 Getting to know your phone When you cannot recall your unlock pattern: Forgot pattern? To adjust the volume Menu Key System settings Sound > Volumes. Phone ringtone, Notification sound, Touch feedback & system, Music, video, games and other media TalkBack Next To disable TalkBack follow these steps: Menu Key...

  • Page 17: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Touch Touch and hold Drag Flick NOTE Home screen NOTE Phone Messaging Apps Contacts Mobile ID...
  • Page 18 Your Home screen NOTE Customizing the Home screen To add items on your Home screen: NOTE To remove an item from the Home screen: TIP!
  • Page 19 Your Home screen Customizing an application icon from the Home screen NOTE Create photo icon Take photo Select from Gallery NOTE Returning to recently-used applications Home Key Back Key NOTE...
  • Page 20 Your Home screen Status Bar NOTE Viewing the Status Bar Icon Description Icon Description...
  • Page 21 Your Home screen Icon Description Icon Description...
  • Page 22 Your Home screen On-screen keyboard Using the keypad & entering text Entering special characters...
  • Page 23 Your Home screen QuickMemo QuickMemo QuickMemo Key NOTE...
  • Page 24 Your Home screen Menu Key Signature off NOTE Viewing the saved QuickMemo Gallery Notebook QuickMemo...

  • Page 25: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup To set up your Google account: Apps Settings Accounts & sync ADD ACCOUNT Google Existing...

  • Page 26: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi networks NOTE Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network Apps Settings Wi-Fi...
  • Page 27 Connecting to Networks and Devices Bluetooth Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device Apps Settings Bluetooth Search for devices Sending pictures using Bluetooth Gallery Bluetooth Bluetooth Search for devices...
  • Page 28 Connecting to Networks and Devices Using Wi-Fi Direct Apps Settings Wi-Fi Menu Key Wi-Fi Direct. NOTE CREATE GROUP NOTE...
  • Page 29 Connecting to Networks and Devices Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through SmartShare Using SmartShare SmartShare To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents SmartShare Menu Key Settings Contents share Sharing requests Always accept Always ask Always deny Receive files NOTE Receive files Shared contents Photos Videos...
  • Page 30 Connecting to Networks and Devices SmartShare Player Library Play Menu Play To share contents from your phone to your renderer device(e.g. TV) NOTE NOTE Gallery, Video Player, Polaris Viewer 4 NOTICE To download contents from remote content library SmartShare Library Download Menu Key >...
  • Page 31 Connecting to Networks and Devices To upload contents to the remote content library SmartShare Library My phone Upload Menu Key Upload NOTICE...

  • Page 32: Calls

    Calls Making a call TIP! Calling your contacts Search contacts Answering and rejecting a call Locked screen Unlocked screen TIP! Decline with message Key Decline with message Key Adjusting call volume...
  • Page 33 Calls In-call options Add call Dialpad Speaker WARNING Mute Bluetooth (Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone) Swap calls Making a second call Add call NOTE Viewing your call logs Call logs TIP!

  • Page 34: Call Settings

    Calls TIP! Menu Key Delete all Delete Call settings Menu Key Call settings Incoming call popup Call reject Decline with message Privacy keeper Power button ends call End Key North American dialing International dialing TTY mode Proximity Sensor Wide voice extension Voicemail Save unknown numbers...

  • Page 35: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact Search contacts Adding a new contact Add to Contacts Create new contact Take photo Select from Gallery Save Editing Contacts Contacts Edit Save NOTE Menu Key Delete, Share, Join, Export Add to Home screen...
  • Page 36 Contacts Favorite contacts Adding a contact to your favorites Removing a contact from your favorites list Favorites...

  • Page 37: Messaging

    Messaging Sending a message NOTE Menu Key subject, Insert smiley, Quick messages, Discard, Set priority Change skin Send Send MMS WARNING WARNING Threaded box Using Smilies Menu Key Insert smiley...
  • Page 38 Messaging Changing your message settings Messaging Menu Key Settings Storage Delete old messages Text message limit Multimedia message limit Signature Callback number Text Message Set priority Message reassembly Multimedia Message Auto-retrieve Roaming auto-retrieve...
  • Page 39 Messaging Set priority Conversation skin Notification Notifications Preview New message popup Notification sound Vibrate Vibrate type Message Reminder Quick message...
  • Page 40 Messaging Emergency alerts settings Presidential alert Extreme alert Severe alert AMBER alert Test alert Font size...

  • Page 41: Email

    Email Managing an email account Email To add another email account: Email Menu Key Settings To change an email account's setting: Email Menu Key Settings. General settings To delete an email account: Email Menu Key Settings. > Yes. Email account screen Menu Key...
  • Page 42 Email Working with account folders Composing and sending email To compose and send a message Email Meny Key TIP!

  • Page 43: Camera

    Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera Cheese shutter Time catch shot Shot mode Settings Mode switch Capture Gallery Taking a quick photo Camera...
  • Page 44 Camera Once you've taken the photo TIP! Menu Key Set image as Contact photo Home screen wallpaper Lock screen wallpaper Move Rename Rotate left/right Crop Edit Slideshow Details...
  • Page 45 Camera Using the advanced settings...
  • Page 46 Camera...

  • Page 47: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera Video size Live Effect Flash Settings Mode switch Record Gallery Recording a quick video Camera Mode switch...
  • Page 48 Video camera After recording a video Yes. Menu Key Move Copy Rename Details Using the advanced settings...
  • Page 49 Video camera Adjusting the volume when viewing a video...

  • Page 50: Multimedia

    Multimedia Gallery Apps Gallery Playing a video Apps Videos Share Trim Delete Details...

  • Page 51: Live Zooming

    Multimedia Live Zooming NOTE NOTE Video Editor Video Editor NOTE < Project list screen >...
  • Page 52 Multimedia < Project edit screen >...

  • Page 53: Video Wiz

    Multimedia Video Wiz Video Wiz Select style Select music NOTE...
  • Page 54 Multimedia Music Music Add music files to your phone Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) Media sync (MTP) USB connected Charge only Playing a song Music Songs...
  • Page 55 Multimedia Play Add to playlist Share Set as ringtone Delete Details Search NOTE NOTE...
  • Page 56 Multimedia Tasks To Synchronize MS Exchange Settings Accounts & sync ADD ACCOUNT. Microsoft Exchange Sync Tasks. To open the Tasks application Tasks Tasks options Menu Key Sort by Accounts and Lists Import/Export Settings...

  • Page 57: Utilities

    Utilities QSlide QSlide function NOTE VuTalk NOTE Registering VuTalk Contacts...

  • Page 58: Using Vutalk

    Utilities Contacts screen Call screen Before registering the VuTalk service: After registering the VuTalk service: Using VuTalk Contacts Contacts screen Detail contacts screen...

  • Page 59: Setting Your Alarm

    Utilities VuTalk agreement screen VuTalk request screen A example of use 1 A example of use 2 Back Key Setting your alarm Apps Alarm/Clock Repeat Snooze duration Vibration Alarm sound Alarm volume Auto app starter Puzzle lock Memo Save...

  • Page 60: Polaris Viewer 4

    Utilities Using your calculator Apps Calculator NOTE Menu Key Advanced panel Adding an event to your calendar Apps Calendar Day Week Month Agenda Event name Location Description REPEAT REMINDERS Save Polaris Viewer 4 Apps Polaris Viewer 4...

  • Page 61: Play Store

    Utilities Viewing files Play Store To open the Play Store application Play Store Play Store To download the applications NOTE Install Price Accept & download Accept & buy...
  • Page 62 Utilities To get help with Play Store Menu Key Help Browser NOTE Menu Key...

  • Page 63: The Web

    The web Browser NOTE Using the web toolbar Back Key Using options Menu Key Refresh Save to bookmarks Share page Find on page Desktop view Save for offline reading Settings Exit...

  • Page 64: Settings

    Settings To access your phone's settings Apps Settings Menu Key System settings WIRELESS & NETWORKS <Airplane mode> Airplane mode < Wi-Fi > TIP! How to obtain the MAC address Apps Settings Wi-Fi Menu Key Advanced Address < Bluetooth > < Mobile data > <...
  • Page 65 Settings < Share & Connect > NOTE Direct/Android Beam Miracast NOTE SmartShare Beam - File networking < More... > Mobile networks...
  • Page 66 Settings DEVICE < Sound > Quiet time Sound profile Sound, Vibrate only Silent Volumes Ringtone with vibration Phone ringtone Notification sound Gentle vibration - Vibrate strength - Vibrate type - Dial pad touch tones Touch sounds Screen lock sound Emergency tone Off Alert Vibrate Vibrate on touch...
  • Page 67 Settings Auto-rotate screen Font type Font size Front touch key light Home button LED Motion sensor calibration < Home screen > Theme Screen swipe effect Wallpaper Scroll screens circularly Portrait view only Home backup & restore < Lock screen > Select screen lock Swipe Face Unlock Pattern PIN Password None...
  • Page 68 Lock timer Power button instantly locks Power/Lock Key Vibrate on touch < Gestures > Move Home screen items Tilt sensitivity Silence incoming calls Snooze or stop alarm Pause video Help < One-handed operation > Dial keypad LG Keyboard Lock screen...
  • Page 69 Settings Help < Storage > INTERNAL STORAGE < Battery > < Apps > PERSONAL < Accounts & sync > Auto-sync data < Location access > Access to my location GPS satellites Wi-Fi & mobile network location < Security > Encrypt phone Encrypt SD card Password typing visible...
  • Page 70 Settings Phone administrators Unknown sources Trusted credentials Install from storage Clear credentials < Language & input > < Backup & reset > Back up my data Backup account Automatic restore Factory data reset SYSTEM < Date & time > Date & time <...
  • Page 71 Settings < PC connection > USB connection type Charge only Media sync (MTP) Camera (PTP) Ask on connection Help <Developer options> <Activate this device> <System updates> <About phone>...

  • Page 72: Divx Mobile

    Settings DivX Mobile ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Dolby Digital Plus License notice...

  • Page 73: Accessories

    Accessories (Items described below may be optional and sold separately) Travel adapter Battery USB Data cable User Guide Stereo headset NOTE...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Category Sub-Category Question Answer...
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting Category Sub-Category Question Answer View message details...
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting Category Sub-Category Question Answer How to re-save numbers with Wait and Pause: Menu Key Add 2-sec pause Add wait Forget Pattern...
  • Page 77 Troubleshooting Category Sub-Category Question Answer How to perform a factory reset: Volume Down Key Power/Lock Key Power/ Lock Key Volume Down Key wipe data/factory reset Home Key Volume Down Key Yes -- delete all user data Home Key reboot system now Home Key Menu Lock screen settings...
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting Category Sub-Category Question Answer To set a Speed Dial: Contacts Menu Key Speed dial To set a Direct Dial shortcut to your Home screen: Widgets > Direct dial Storage Internal storage Menu System settings Language & input > Language...
  • Page 79 Troubleshooting Category Sub-Category Question Answer Menu Key System settings > Display > Screen timeout Menu Key System settings > Apps Uninstall as ringtone...
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting Category Sub-Category Question Answer Menu System settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset. NOTE Reset phone Erase everything...

  • Page 81: Safety

    Safety WARNING FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

  • Page 82: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Safety Bodily Contact During Operation Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna Caution Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health...
  • Page 83 Safety effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe? What does “SAR” mean?
  • Page 84 Safety Can I minimize my RF exposure? Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children?
  • Page 85 Safety Where can I get further information about RF emissions? U.S. Food and Drug Administration U.S. Federal Communications Commission Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones...
  • Page 86 Safety Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices World Health Organization International Commission on Non-Ionizing American National Standards Institute National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements...

  • Page 87: Consumer Information On Sar

    Safety Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)
  • Page 88 Safety...
  • Page 89 Safety FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices...
  • Page 90 Safety For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control Gallaudet University, RERC Hearing Loss Association of America [HLAA] The Hearing Aid Compatibility FCC Order...
  • Page 91 Safety Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ®...

  • Page 92: Tia Safety Information

    Safety TIA Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Antenna Care Phone Operation...
  • Page 93 Safety Tips on Efficient Operation Electronic Devices Pacemakers Hearing Aids...
  • Page 94 Safety Other Medical Devices Health Care Facilities Vehicles Posted Facilities Aircraft Blasting Areas Potentially Explosive Atmosphere...
  • Page 95 Safety For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag Part 15.105 statement...

  • Page 96: Safety Information

    Safety Part 15.21 statement Wi-Fi Caution Safety Information Caution Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product.
  • Page 97 Safety Charger and Adapter Safety Battery Information and Care...
  • Page 98 Safety...
  • Page 99 Safety...
  • Page 100 Safety Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards General Notice...
  • Page 101 Safety You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology...

  • Page 102: Fda Consumer Update

    Safety National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health FDA Consumer Update 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
  • Page 103 Safety 2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
  • Page 104 Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? 4. What are the results of the research done already?
  • Page 105 Safety 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
  • Page 106 Safety 6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? 7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?
  • Page 107 Safety 8. What has the FDA done to measure the Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone?
  • Page 108 Safety 10. What about children using wireless phones? 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
  • Page 109 Safety 12. Where can I find additional information? Driving...
  • Page 110 Safety 10 Driver Safety Tips...
  • Page 111 Safety...

  • Page 112: Limited Warranty Statement

    Limited Warranty Statement Limited Warranty Statement 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: 2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:...
  • Page 113 Limited Warranty Statement 3. WHAT LG WILL DO:...
  • Page 114 Limited Warranty Statement 4. STATE LAW RIGHTS: 5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS...

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