LG D958 User Manual

User GuideLG-D958www.lg.comENGLISHMFL68162601 (1.0)

8Efficient phone operationElectronics devicesAll mobile phones may receive interference, which could affect performance.tDo not use your mobile phone

98Auto-rotate screen – Checkmark to set the phone to automatically rotate the screen based on the phone orientation (portrait or landscape).Screen mod

99the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off. For the best results, do not move the phone while using the KnockON feature.Answer an in

100Help – Displays information regarding one-handed operation.< Storage >INTERNAL STORAGE – View the internal storage usage.< Battery >BAT

101Brightness – Checkmark to set the screen brightness when Battery saver is activated. Tap to change the setting.Auto-adjust screen tone – Checkmark

102In advance, set the Guest mode and customize the options.< Location access >Access to my location – If you select Google's location serv

103Change the settings for managing your settings and data.Backup my data – Set to backup your settings and application data to the Google server.Back

104connection.On-Screen Phone – Check this to receive Wi-Fi connection request from On-Screen Phone.Help – Help for LG software.< Accessory >Qu

105"LG PC Suite" PC software is a program that helps you connect your device to a PC via a USB cable and Wi-Fi. Once connected, you can use

106System Requirements for "LG PC Suite" PC softwaretOS: Windows XP (Service pack 3) 32bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8tCPU: 1 GHz

107Moving contacts from your Old Device to your New Device1 Export your contacts as a CSV file from your old device to your PC using a PC sync program

9tRF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment.tWhen your vehicle is equipped with an air b

108Phone software updateLG Mobile phone software update from the InternetFor more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.co

109NOTE: Your personal data from internal phone storage—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/applicatio

110About this user guidetBefore using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you use your phone safely and correctly.t

111DivX HD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certifie

112These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below may be optional.)Travel adaptorStereo headsetQuick Start Guide

113TroubleshootingThis chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider,

114Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresNo applications can be setNot supported by service provider or registration required.Contact yo

115Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresCharging errorBattery is not charged.Charge battery.Outside temperature is too hot or cold.Make

116Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresThe screen does not turn on when I receive a call.Proximity sensor problemIf you use a protecti

117CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerBTBluetoothDevicesWhat are the functions available via BluetoothYou can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as

10Blasting areaDo not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions and follow any regulations or rules.Potentially explosive atmo

118CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerGoogle™ ServiceGoogle AccountIs it possible to filter emails?No, email filtering is not supported via the phone.

119CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionWait and PauseIs it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers?If you transferr

120CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionUnlockPatternHow do I create the Unlock Pattern?1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key .2. Ta

121CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionUnlockPatternWhat should I do if I forget the unlock pattern and I didn’t create my Google account

122CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionVPNHow do I set up a VPN?VPN access configuration is different for each company. To configure VPN

123CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionApplicationI downloaded an application and it causes a lot of errors. How do I remove it?1. From

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11Battery information and caretYou do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memor

12DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYHereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-D958 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other releva

13Important noticePlease check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in fo

14NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery

154. Using an unlock patternSet an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Display tab > Lock screen &

165. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it.

171 Touch and hold the Home Key . A list of recently used applications will be displayed.2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not st

Product Registration Program Dear LG Mobile customer,You are entitled for one year warranty on this model.For automatic registration, One SMS containi

189. When the screen freezesIf the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it:Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10 s

19Phone overviewBack Key tReturn to the previous screen. Exit an app after using it.Front Camera LensHome Key tReturn to the Home screen from any sc

20 WARNINGt This part encloses the battery compartment. Please do not open the back cover.t Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phon

21Installing the micro-USIM cardBefore you start exploring your new phone, you may choose to insert the micro-USIM card.The eject button is a small ro

22Charging your phoneCharge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to char

23Locking and unlocking the screenIf you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to preve

24Stereo headset with microphoneWith the headset connected, you can enjoy music or video with stereo sound, and easily switch from your music/video to

252 The applications panel displays and you can select an app to run.NOTE: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show

26Your Home screenTouch screen tipsHere are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortc

27Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application shortcuts, or

User GuidetScreen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual phone.tSome of the contents of this guide may not apply to your

28Customizing the Home screenYou can customize your Home screen by adding apps, widgets or changing wallpapers. To add items on your Home screen1 Tou

29Returning to recently-used applications1 Touch and hold . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently.2 T

30Opening the notifications panelSwipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Quick Toggle AreaTap each quick toggle key to turn it

31The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the

32New text or multimedia messageChoose input methodA song is currently playing DLNA content shareMobile hotspot is active DLNA music playingNOTE: The

33Icon Description Icon DescriptionAlarm ClockTouch to access the Alarm/Clock menu.CameraTouch to open camera viewfinder.CalculatorTouch to perform ba

34Icon Description Icon DescriptionInternetTouch to access web browser.DictionaryTouch to access dictionaries on your Phone.MessengerTouch to use Goog

35Icon Description Icon DescriptionSmartWorldTouch to open LG Smart World Application, to download applications. MessagingTouch to access the Messagin

36Voice SearchTouch to search in web using voice.WeatherTap weather to know current weather status.Update CenterHelps you to update Phone software and

37Google account setupWhen you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select

2Table of contentsGuidelines for safe and efficient use ...5Important notice ...13Getting to know your phone ...

38Connecting to Networks and DevicesWi-FiWith Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enj

39BluetoothYou can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.N

40Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature1 Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event or media file, from an appropriate applicati

41To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering

42ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorised usage of online services by other people and additional charges m

43tSmartShare Beam: Transferring the contents feature fast via Wi-Fi Direct.< Beam >< Play >Enjoying the content from Nearby devicesYou c

44PC connections with a USB cableLearn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes. Transferring music, photos and videos

45CallsMaking a call1 Tap to open the keypad.2 Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, tap the .3 Tap to make a call.4 To end a

46Adjusting the in-call volumeTo adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume up and down keys on the back side of the phone.Making a secon

47Call settingsYou can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding, as well as other special features offered by your carrier. 1 On the Hom

3Composing and sending email ...53Camera ... 54Getting to know the viewfinder ...

48ContactsAdd contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.Sear

49Removing a contact from your favourites list1 Tap to open your contacts.2 Tap the tab, and choose a contact to view its details.3 Tap the yel

50MessagingYour phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.Sending a message1 Tap on the Home screen and tap to open a blank

51Threaded box Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview o

52E-mailYou can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: POP3,

53Composing and sending emailTo compose and send a message1 While in the E-mail application, tap the .2 Enter an address for the message's int

54CameraThe Multi Point AF (Autofocus) feature enables you to get a clearer and natural picture even if the objects are not in the center.To open the

55Using the advanced settingsIn the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list.

56Opens the help guide to know how a function operates.Restores all camera default settings.TIP!tWhen you exit the camera, some settings return to th

574 Tap any of the outlined objects to remove them from the photo, then tap .* When taking a picture, moving objects are shown as dashed lines.NOTES

4Dual Window ...83Guest Mode ...84Setting your alarm ...

583 Tap to take a picture.4 To view the moments just before the picture was taken, tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen.5 S

59Rename – Tap to edit the name of the selected photo.Rotate left/right – To rotate left or right.Crop – Crop your photo. Move your finger across the

60Video cameraGetting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear camera lens and the fro

61Using the advanced settingsUsing the viewfinder, tap to open all the advanced options. Tap to turn on Audio zoom feature. You can record only the

62Restores all camera default settings.Recording a quick video1 Open the Camera application and slide the Video mode button. 2 The video camera view

63NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.From your GalleryTap Gallery and select Camera. Tap on video pla

64Using Dual recording modeAllows you to record videos with the front and rear cameras at the same time, combined into one recording.1 Open the Camer

65FunctionQuickMemoThe QuickMemo allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.Capture screens, draw on them and share them with family and frie

663 Tap in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen. To exit QuickMemo at any time, tap . NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using t

67QuickTranslatorSimply aim the camera of your smart phone at the foreign sentence you want to understand. You can get the real-time translation anywh

5Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.Should a fault occur, a software tool is built into y

68QSlideFrom any screen, bring up a notepad, calendar, and more as a window inside your screen. ORCalculatorTap to exit the QSlide and return to full

69QTheaterQTheater allows you to see the slideshow for Photos, Videos, and YouTube.1 From the lock screen, hold the phone horizontally.2 Pull the sc

70OR1 Touch and slide the status bar downwards and tap > ADD REMOTE.OR Tap > > Apps tab > QuickRemote > tap . 2 Select the type

71Zoom to TrackWhen you play a video, you can enlarge an object while tracking it.1 When you play a video, tap .2 Touch the magnifying glass and dr

72VuTalkWith the VuTalk feature, you can make an interactive and more creative notes with the other party. Visual communication is possible while shar

73Communicate Visually with VuTalk 1 Tap > Contacts > . Only the contacts who use the VuTalk feature will be displayed.2 Tap a contact t

74NOTE: What if there is no icon? 1 Using a mobile Web browser, access LG SmartWorld (www.lgworld.com) and select your country. 2 Download the LG

75On-Screen PhoneOn-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. You can also control your mobile

76tReal-time event notifications: prompts a pop-up to inform you of any incoming calls or text/multimedia messages.How to install On-Screen Phone on

77GalleryOpen the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and videos.1 Tap > > Apps tab > Gallery. You can manage and shar

6In order to transmit data files or messages, this device requires a quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or m

78Playing videosVideo files show the icon in the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap . The Videos application will launch.Editing photosWhe

79Playing a video1 Tap > > Apps tab > Videos. 2 Select the video you want to play.Tap the desired direction for audio zoom.Tap to use Z

80NOTE: UHD(Ultra-HD) video does not support Trim option when it plays at Gallery and Videos app.MusicYour phone has a built-in music player that lets

81Tap to pause playback.Tap to resume playback.Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle. Touch and hold to fast forward.Tap to

82NOTE:tSome file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.tIf the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur whe

83Slide Aside (Quick task-switching with THREE fingers) You can quickly switch to another task using three fingers. 1 Place three fingers on the scree

84 (Switch icon) : Switch two screens. (Drag icon) : Drag to resize split screens. (Menu icon) : Tap to view the app list, change to the full screen

85NOTE: To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, tap the Menu key and select Settings.Using your calculator1 Tap > > Apps tab &g

86Voice RecorderUse the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.Recording a sound or voice1 Tap > > Voice Recorder.2 T

87TasksThis task can be synchronized with MS Exchange account. You can create task, revise it and delete it in MS outlook or MS Office Outlook Web Acc

7tDo not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone.tDo not charg

88Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.tTap > > Apps tab > Google+.NOTE: This

89The WebInternetUse this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-colour world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment

90Opening a pageTo go to new page, tap  .To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it.Searching the web by voi

91Opening a pageTo go to a new page, tab  New tab.To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to select it.Syncing with ot

92SettingsThis section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone's System settings menus. To access the Settings menu:Tap &

93Incoming call pop-up – Display incoming call popup when using camera and videos.Call reject – Allows you to set the call reject function. Choose fro

94 To switch NFC on or off: From the Home screen, touch and slide the notification panel down with your finger, then select the NFC icon to turn it

95NOTE: You must set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage.Mobile networks – Set options for data roaming, network mode

96Smart ringtone – Checkmark to increase phone ringtone volume automatically in noisy environments.Incoming call vibration – Sets the incoming call vi

97Swing Lock screen – Checkmark to move Lock screen naturally up or down, when you tilt your phone in that direction.Screen swipe effect – Sets the sc