LG LGD618 User Manual

ENGLISH User GuideLG-D618MFL68301107 (1.0) www.lg.com

8Avoid damage to your hearingTo prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.Damage to your hearing can occur

9In aircraftWireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.t Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft.t Do not use it on the gro

10t Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.t Actual ba

11Important noticePlease check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in fo

12To monitor and control how battery power is being used:t Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > About phone > Common >

13 WARNINGPrecautions to take when using pattern lock.It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set. You will not be able to access your

14 WARNINGIf you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data

159. 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

16Phone overviewProximity SensorEarpieceSIM Switch Key Touch the key for SIM1/SIM2 selection (Selected SIM is marked by Rectangle box on RSSI icon). T

17Charger/USB PortMicrophoneIR LEDSpeakerEarphone JackPower/Lock KeyVolume keystIn the Home screen: Control ringer volume.tDuring a call: Control yo

18Installing the SIM card and batteryBefore you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery.

192 Slide the SIM card into its slots as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.3 Insert the battery

204 Align the battery cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2).Charging your phoneCharge the battery

21NOTE: t The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.t Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.Using t

22NOTE: t Use only compatible memory cards with your phone. Using incompatible memory cards may damage the card and data stored on the card, as well

23Your 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

24Status BarShows phone's status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.WidgetWidgets are self-c

25Customizing the Home screenYou can customize your Home screen by adding apps, widgets or changing wallpapers. To add items on your Home screen1 To

26Notifications panelNotifications alert you the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as when you

27Opening the notifications panelSwipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Quick Toggle AreaTap each quick toggle key to turn it

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 yo

28The 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

29NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service.On-screen keyboardYou can enter text using the on-screen

30Google account setupWhen you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select

31Connecting to Networks and DevicesWi-FiWith Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enj

32BluetoothYou can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.N

331 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Networks tab > set Bluetooth to ON. 2 Tap the Bluetooth menu again and mark the checkbox at t

34t The Set up Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue box will open.t You can change the Network SSID (name) that other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks

35< Beam >< Play >Enjoying the content from Nearby devicesYou can enjoy the content from nearby devices (i.e. PC.NAS, Mobile) in the Galle

36Synchronize with Windows Media PlayerEnsure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.1 Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a PC on

37CallsMaking 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

2Table of contentsGuidelines for safe and efficient use ...5Important notice ...11Getting to

38Making a second call1 During your first call, tap > Add call and dial the number. You can also go to the recently dialled numbers list by tapp

39ContactsAdd contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.Sear

40Removing 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 ye

41MessagingYour phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.WARNING: LG message should be set up to default SMS app. If not, some

42Changing your message settingsYour phone message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings accordi

43E-mailYou can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: POP3,

44CameraTo open the Camera application, tap > > Apps tab > .Getting to know the viewfinderFlash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap

45Using the advanced settingsIn the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list.

46TIP!t When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and shot mode. Check these befor

47Once you've taken a photoTap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. Tap to share your photo us

3Video camera ...49Getting to know the viewfinder ...49Using the advanced setting

48From your GalleryTap Gallery. t To view more photos, scroll left or right.t To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and sp

49Video cameraGetting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and th

50Using the advanced settingsUsing the viewfinder, tap to open all the advanced options. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are record

51TIP! – Tap to capture an image during recording a video. – Tap to pause recording a video.After recording a videoIn the viewfinder, tap the video th

52FunctionGuest Mode To protect your privacy or limit some applications to your children, you can use the Guest mode.When you lend your phone to othe

53Plug & PopPlug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone.1 Plug in earphone.2 The applications panel w

542 Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, Eraser and create a memo.3 Tap in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current scre

55Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available applications.Saves the memo with the current screen in the Gallery.Viewing the saved Quic

56QuickRemoteQuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV and DVD/Blue-ray.1 Touch and slide the status bar downwards and t

57NOTE: The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR) signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the

4Phone software update ...80Phone software update...80About this user guide ...

58GalleryOpen the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and videos.1 Tap > > Apps tab > Gallery. You can manage and share

59Setting as wallpaperWhen viewing a photo, tap > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign to a contact.NOTE:t Some file formats are

60Touch to go 10 seconds backward.Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen.Tap to capture image during pl

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

62Tap to toggle through the repeat modes to repeat all songs, repeat current song, or repeat off.Tap to share your music via the SmartShare funtion.To

63FM radio Your phone has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. NOTE: You need to use your headphones

64Setting your alarm1 Tap > > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock > .2 After you set the alarm, your phone lets you know how much time is left

65Voice RecorderUse the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.Recording a sound or voice1 Tap > > Apps tab > Voice

66ThinkFree ViewerThinkFree Viewer is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, inclu

67LG SmartWorldLG SmartWorld offers an assortment of exciting content - games, applications, wallpaper and ringtones - giving LG phone users the chanc

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

68The WebInternetUse this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment

69NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap > Add to book

70SettingsThis section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone's System settings menus. To access the Settings menu:Tap &

71< Bluetooth >Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off to use Bluetooth.< Mobile data >Displays the data usage and set mobile data u

72< Tethering & networks >Wi-Fi hotspot – You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection. Create a hotspot and share y

73Gentle vibration – Checkmark to gradually increasing vibration up to current strength set.Ringtone with vibration – Checkmark to set the phone to vi

74< SCREEN >Brightness – Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness.Screen timeo

75< One-handed operation >Dial keypad – Checkmark to enable you move the dial keypad to the right or left side of the device. Simply tap the arr

76< Guest mode >To protect your privacy or limit some applications to your children, you can use the Guest mode.When you lend your phone to othe

77Factory data reset – Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. If you reset the phone this way, you are prompted t

6Product care and maintenance WARNINGOnly use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any ot

78"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 t

79NOTE: LG Integrated USB DriverLG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device and PC and is installed automatically when you install &q

80Phone software updateLG Mobile phone software update from the InternetFor more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.com

81About this user guidet Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you use your phone safely and correctly.t

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83These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below may be optional.)Travel adaptorStereo headsetQuick Start Guide D

84TroubleshootingThis chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider,

85Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresCalls not availableDialling error New network not authorized.New SIM card inserted.Check for ne

86Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresNumber not allowedThe Fixed dialling number function is on.Check the Settings menu and turn the

87CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerBTBluetoothDevicesWhat are the functions available via BluetoothYou can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as

7t If your phone gets wet, immediately unplug it to dry off completely. Do not attempt to accelerate the drying process with an external heating sour

88CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionRingtoneIs there a file size limitation for when I want to use MP3 file as ring tone?There is no

89CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionUnlockPatternHow do I create the Unlock Pattern?1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key .2. Tap

90CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionUnlockPatternWhat should I do if I forget the unlock pattern and I didn’t create my Google account

91CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionScreen time outMy screen turns off after only 15 seconds. How can I change the amount of time for t

92CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionAlarmWill my alarm be audible if the phone is turned off?No, this is not supported.Phone FunctionAl