LG G-FLEX2 User Manual

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8Guidelines for safe and efficient usePrecautions• Use a wireless hands-free system (headphone, headset) with a low power Bluetooth emitter.• Keep y

98TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresNo applications can be setNot supported by service provider or registration requi

99TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresCharging errorBattery is not charged.Charge battery.Outside temperature is too ho

100TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresThe screen does not turn on when I receive a call.Proximity sensor problemIf you

101FAQCategory Question AnswerBluetoothDevicesWhat are the functions available via Bluetooth?You can connect a Bluetooth audio device, such as a Stere

102FAQCategory Question AnswerMessage TimeMy phone does not display the time of receipt for messages older than 24 hrs. How can I view the time?You wi

103FAQCategory Question AnswerUnlockPatternHow do I create the Unlock Pattern?1. From the Home screen, tap and hold .2. Tap System settings >

104FAQCategory Question AnswerUnlockPatternWhat should I do if I forget the unlock pattern and I did not create my Google account on the phone?If you

105FAQCategory Question AnswerScreen time outMy screen turns off after only 15 seconds. How can I change the amount of time for the backlight to turn

106FAQCategory Question AnswerChargerIs it possible to charge my phone using a USB cable without installing the necessary USB driver?Yes, the phone is

9Guidelines for safe and efficient useAvoid damage to your hearingTo prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long per

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10Guidelines for safe and efficient usePotentially explosive atmospheres• Do not use your phone at a refueling point.• Do not use near fuel or chemi

11Guidelines for safe and efficient use• Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life.• Do not disassem

12Guidelines for safe and efficient useLaser safety statementCaution!This product employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please

13Guidelines for safe and efficient useOpen Source Software Notice InformationTo obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source li

14Guidelines for safe and efficient useHOW TO UPDATE YOUR DEVICEAccess to latest firmware releases, new software functions and improvements.• Select

15Important noticePlease read this before you start using your phone!Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are desc

16Important notice• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other a

17Important notice4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)If your phone needs to be restored to its original settings and condition, use a Hard Reset

Disposal of your old appliance 1 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designat

18Important notice5. Opening and switching applicationsMultitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one application running at the same

19Getting to know your phonePhone layoutTouch ScreenNotification LEDFront Camera Lens Proximity SensorEarpieceHeadset JackMicrophoneMicrophoneCharger/

20Getting to know your phoneVolume ButtonsPower/Lock ButtonNFC Touch PointLaser Detection AutoFocusSpeakerRear Camera LensFlashPower/Lock Button• Tur

21Getting to know your phoneInstalling the SIM or USIM cardBefore you can start exploring your new phone, you need to set it up.1 To remove the back

22Getting to know your phone3 To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it

23Getting to know your phoneNOTE: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.Inserting a memory cardYour device supports up to a 32 GB mi

24Getting to know your phoneUnlocking the screenBy default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off.Unlocking the screen 1

25Your Home screenYour Home screenTouch screen tipsHere are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.• Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects i

26Your Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts

27Your Home screen Back KeyReturns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Touch and

User Guide• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS version, an

28Your Home screenRemoving an item from the Home screen• Home screen > Touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag it to .Adding an app

29Your Home screenNotifications panelNotifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, su

30Your Home screenOpening the Notifications panelSwipe down from the Status bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, tou

31Your Home screenIndicator icons on the Status BarIndicator icons appear on the Status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messa

32Your Home screenNew text or multimedia messageMedia server content sharing is onNFC is on Wi-Fi hotspot is activeNOTE: The icon's location in t

33Special FeaturesGesture shotTake a picture with a hand gesture. To take a photo, raise your hand until the front camera detects it and a box appears

34Special FeaturesGesture ViewAfter taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the captured photo with this gesture.1 Tap

35Special FeaturesKnockONYou can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen.While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap

36Special FeaturesDual windowThis feature allows you to multi-task by splitting up the screen into two, allowing you to use two compatible application

37Special FeaturesQuickMemo+The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them and share them w

2Table of contentsTable of contentsGuidelines for safe and efficient use ...4Important notice ...15Getting to kno

38Special FeaturesQSlideFrom any screen, use the Notification panel to easily access and use the Notepad, Calendar, Calculator, and more with QSlide.

39Special FeaturesQuickRemoteQuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV, set-top box and audio system, and more.Set up1 To

40Menu MapMenu MapIcon Description Icon DescriptionGoogleTouch to open and choose from various Google productsCalendarTo keep track of your appointmen

41Menu MapIcon Description Icon DescriptionFile ManagerTouch to open the file manager and view the files.GalleryTo view, organise and sort picture and

42Menu MapIcon Description Icon DescriptionYoutubeUse online video streaming service that allows you to view videos uploaded by others.QuickRemoteQui

43Google account setupGoogle account setupWhen you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to sign into your Google Account and select how

44Connecting to Networks and DevicesConnecting to Networks and DevicesWi-FiYou can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wir

45Connecting to Networks and DevicesBluetoothYou can use Bluetooth to connect with headsets, sound systems, or even to exchange data between near devi

46Connecting to Networks and DevicesSending data via Bluetooth1 Using an application that supports sharing, locate the data, or file, that you want to

47Connecting to Networks and DevicesSmartShareSmartShare allows you to receive multimedia content via LG phone and tablets.1 While viewing the conten

3Table of contentsWorking with account folders ...55Composing and sending email ...56Camera and Video ...

48Connecting to Networks and DevicesTransferring data between a PC and your deviceYou can copy or move data between a PC and the device. Transferring

49CallsCallsMaking a call1 Tap to open the dialer.2 Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap .3 After entering the desired numb

50CallsMaking a second call1 During your first call, tap > Add call. 2 Enter the number and tap to place the call.3 Both calls are displayed

51ContactsContactsAdd contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact sync

52ContactsRemoving a contact from your favorites list1 Tap to open your contacts.2 Tap the Favorites tab and choose a contact to view its details.

53MessagingMessagingYour phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.Sending a message1 Tap on the Home screen

54MessagingConversation viewText and multimedia messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can convenientl

55E-mailE-mailYou can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types:

56E-mailComposing and sending emailComposing and sending messages1 While in the E-mail application, tap to create a new email.2 Enter an address f

57Camera and VideoTo open the Camera application, tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > .Camera options on the viewfinder169278345Hide/Displ

4Guidelines for safe and efficient usePlease read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.Should a fault o

58Camera and VideoUsing the advanced settingsIn the camera viewfinder, tap to access the camera settings below.Combines photos taken at multiple exp

59Camera and VideoOnce you have taken a photoTap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. The following

60Camera and VideoAfter recording a videoIn the viewfinder, tap the video thumbnail at the top of the screen to view the last video you recorded. The

61Camera and VideoDualThe Dual feature allows you to take a picture or record video with the front and rear cameras at the same time.1 Tap > &

62Camera and VideoLive ZoomLive Zoom allows you to zoom in or out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired section appear larg

63Camera and VideoGalleryThe Gallery allows you to view and manage all of your pictures and videos.• Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) >

64Camera and VideoPlaying videos1 Touch > Apps tab (if necessary) > . 2 Select the video you want to watch. The following options are avail

65Camera and VideoEditing photosWhile viewing a photo, tap .Deleting photos/videosUse one of the following methods:• While in a folder, tap , selec

66MultimediaMusicYour phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, tap > > Apps tab (if

67MultimediaTap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind.Tap to adj

5Guidelines for safe and efficient use• This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when

68UtilitiesClockUse the Clock app gives you access to the Alarms, Timer, World clock and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the ta

69UtilitiesStopwatchThe Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch.1 Open the Clock app, then select the Stopwatch tab.2 Tap the Star

70UtilitiesVoice RecorderThe Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways.Recording a sound or voice1 Tap > &g

71UtilitiesVoice SearchUse this application to search the web using your voice.1 Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > Google folder >

72UtilitiesLG SmartWorldLG SmartWorld offers an assortment of exciting content – fonts, themes, games, applications.How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Y

73Web BrowserWeb BrowserInternetUse this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports,

74Web BrowserOpening a pageTo go to a new page, tap > .To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it.Searchi

75Web BrowserChromeUse Chrome to search for information and browse webpages.• Tap > > Apps tab (if necessary) > .NOTE: This applicatio

76SettingsSettingsThis section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System Settings menus. Accessing the Settings menu:• T

77Settings• Incoming voice call pop-up – Displays a pop-up for an incoming call when an app is in use.• Call reject – Allows you to set the call dec

6Guidelines for safe and efficient use• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.• Repai

78Settings• Android Beam – When this feature is turned on, you can transfer app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close to

79SettingsSound< BASIC >Sound profileAllows you to set your phone's sound profile. Choose from Sound, Vibrate only or Do not disturb.Volume

80SettingsLock screenAllows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen.AppsAllows you to prevent apps from displaying

81Settings• Theme – Sets the screen theme for your device. You can download new themes from LG SmartWorld.• Wallpaper – Sets the wallpaper to use on

82Settings• Lock timer – Sets the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed out.• Power button instantly locks

83Settings< ADVANCED SETTINGS >Screen-off effectSelect the screen-off effect when locking and turning off the screen. Choose from Black hole, Re

84SettingsLocationAllows you to manage locations services to determine your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks.• Mode – Allows

85Settings• Lock screen – Checkmark to enable you move the PIN Lock screen keypad to the right or left side of the phone. Simply tap the arrow to mov

86Settingscan only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children. < SMART FUNCTIONS >Gestures• Answer an incoming call – Checkm

87Settings< PHONE MANAGEMENT >Date & timeUse the Date & time settings to set how dates will be displayed. You can also use these setting

7Guidelines for safe and efficient use• Do not use, touch or attempt to remove or fix broken, chipped or cracked glass. Damage to the glass display d

88SettingsDefault message appThis menu allows you to set your default messaging app as desired.Backup & resetThis menu allows you to back-up your

89PC software (LG PC Suite)For Windows OSLG PC Suite helps you manage media contents and applications in your phone by allowing you to connect to your

90PC software (LG PC Suite)System Requirements for LG PC Suite software• OS: Windows XP (Service pack 3) 32bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8•

91PC software (LG PC Suite)Installing the LG PC Suite SoftwareTo download the LG PC Suite software, please do the following:1 Go to www.lg.com.2 Go

92Phone software updatePhone software updateSoftware updates from the Internet for your LG phoneFor more information about software updates, please vi

93Phone software updateNOTE: Your personal data saved to the internal phone memory—including information about your Google account and any other accou

94About this user guideAbout this user guide• Before using your device, please carefully read this guide. This ensures that you use your phone safely

95About this user guideTrademarks• LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics.• All other trademarks and copyrights are the prop

96AccessoriesThese accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below may be optional.)• Travel adaptor• Quick Start Guid

97TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your ser