LG D505 User manual

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LG-D505

MFL68006201 (1.1) www.lg.com

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subject to change without notice.

• This handset is not suitable for people who have a

visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard.

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Table of contents

Guidelines for safe and efﬁ cient use .......5

Important notice .....................................13

Getting to know your phone ...................19

Phone overview .....................................19

Installing the Micro SIM card and

battery ...................................................21

Charging your phone .............................23

Inserting a microSD card .......................24

Removing the microSD card ..................25

Formatting the microSD card .................25

Locking and unlocking the screen ..........25

Your Home screen ...................................27

Touch Screen tips ..................................27

Home screen .........................................28

Customizing the Home screen ..............28

Returning to recently-used applications .29

Notiﬁ

cations ..........................................29

Swipe down for notiﬁ cations & settings .30

Quick Settings .....................................30

Indicator icons on the Status Bar ..........31

On-screen keyboard ..............................33

Entering accented letters ......................33

Google account setup .............................34

Connecting to Networks and Devices

....35

Wi-Fi .....................................................35

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ...............35

T

urning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a

Wi-Fi network ......................................35

Bluetooth ...............................................35

Bluetooth tethering

...............................37

Smartphone Mobile Hotspots .................38

Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through

SmartShare ...........................................38

SmartShare ...........................................39

NFC .......................................................41

Android Beam ........................................42

File networking ......................................42

Calls ........................................................44

Making a call .........................................44

Calling your contacts .............................44

Answering and rejecting a call ...............44

Adjusting the in-call volume ...................45

Making a second call .............................45

Ending a Call .........................................45

Ending a Call from the Status Bar ..........46

Viewing your call logs ............................46

Call settings ...........................................47

Contacts ..................................................48

Searching for a contact ..........................48

Adding a new contact ............................48

Favorite Contacts ...................................48

Creating a group ....................................49

Messaging ............................................... 50

Conversation view .................................50

Sending a message ...............................50

Using smilies .........................................51

Changing your message settings ...........51

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E-mail ......................................................52

Managing an E-mail account .................52

Working with account folders .................52

Composing and sending E-mail .............53

Camera .................................................... 54

Getting to know the viewﬁ nder ..............54

Using the advanced settings ..................55

Taking a quick photo .............................56

Once you've taken a photo.....................56

Viewing your saved photos ....................58

Video camera ..........................................59

Getting to know the viewﬁ nder ..............59

Using the advanced settings ..................60

Recording a quick video .........................60

After recording a video...........................61

Watching your saved videos ..................61

Adjusting the volume when viewing a

video .....................................................61

LG Unique Functions ...............................62

QuickMemo ...........................................62

Using the QuickMemo options ..............63

Viewing the saved QuickMemo

.............63

QuickRemote .........................................64

To open the QuickRemote application

and set up your QuickRemote(s) ...........64

Using QuickRemote ..............................65

QuickRemote options ...........................65

Live Zooming .........................................66

QSlide ....................................................67

QuickTranslator .....................................68

VuTalk ...................................................69

Registering VuTalk ...............................69

Using V

uTalk ........................................70

Multimedia ..............................................71

Galler

y ................................................... 71

Viewing pictures ..................................71

Zooming in and out

..............................71

Playing videos .....................................71

Viewing photo and video options ...........72

Deleting images and videos ..................72

Setting as wallpaper ............................72

Videos ...................................................72

Playing a video ....................................72

Music ....................................................73

Add music ﬁ les to your phone ...............73

Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) 74

Playing a song .....................................74

Utilities ....................................................76

Setting your alarm

.................................76

Using your calculator .............................76

Adding an event to your calendar ...........76

File Manager..........................................77

Application Manager ..............................78

Voice Recorder ......................................78

Recording a sound or voice ..................78

Sending the voice recording

.................78

Task Manager ........................................79

P

olaris Viewer 4 .....................................79

FileShare ...............................................79

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LG Backup .............................................80

About backing up and restoring

smartphone data .................................80

LG Backup your smart phone data ........81

Scheduling automatic backups .............81

Restoring smartphone data...................81

Google+ ................................................82

Voice Search..........................................82

Downloads ............................................83

The Web ..................................................84

Internet .................................................. 84

Using the Web toolbar ..........................84

Viewing webpages

...............................84

Opening a page ...................................84

Searching the web by voice ..................85

Bookmarks ..........................................85

History ................................................85

Using QSlide ........................................85

Chrome .................................................85

Viewing webpages ...............................86

Opening a page ...................................86

Searching the web by voice ..................86

Syncing with other devices ...................86

Settings ...................................................87

Access the Settings menu

.....................87

WIRELESS & NETWORKS .......................87

DEVICE ..................................................90

PERSONAL ............................................. 93

SYSTEM .................................................94

PC software (LG PC Suite) ......................99

Phone software update ........................102

LG Mobile Phone Software update via

Over-the-Air (OTA) ...............................102

About this user guide ...........................104

Trademarks .........................................104

DivX HD ...............................................105

Accessories ........................................... 106

Troubleshooting ....................................107

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Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous

or illegal.

Should a fault occur, a software tool is built into your device that will gather a fault log.

This tool gathers only data specific to the fault, such as signal strength, cell ID position

in sudden call drop and applications loaded. The log is used only to help determine the

cause of the fault. These logs are encrypted and can only be accessed by an authorized

LG Repair centre should you need to return your device for repair.

Exposure to radio frequency energy

Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information.

This mobile phone model LG-D505 has been designed to comply with applicable safety

requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific

guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons,

regardless of age and health.

• The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised

methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used

frequency bands.

• While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models,

they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

• The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing

Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2 W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue.

• The highest SAR value for this model phone tested for use at the ear is 0.558 W/kg

(10g) and when worn on the body is 0.570 W/Kg (10g).

• This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use

position against the ear or when positioned at least 1.5 cm away from the body.

When a carry case, belt clip or holder is used for body-worn operation, it should not

contain metal and should position the product at least 1.5 cm away from your body.

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In order to transmit data files or messages, this device requires a quality connection

to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be

delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure the above separation distance

instructions are followed until the transmission is completed.

Product care and maintenance

WARNING

Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this

particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any

approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous.

• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair

work is required.

• Repairs under warranty, at LG's discretion, may include replacement parts or boards

that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to

that of the parts being replaced.

• Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios and personal computers.

• The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers.

• Do not drop.

• Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock.

• Switch off the phone in any area where you are required to by special regulations.

For example, do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical

equipment.

• 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.

• Do not charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot

and create a fire hazard.

• Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene,

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thinner or alcohol).

• Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings.

• The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area.

• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.

• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the

information on the magnetic strips.

• Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone.

• Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture.

• Use accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

• Do not use, touch or attempt to remove or fix broken, chipped or cracked glass.

Damage to the glass display due to abuse or misuse is not covered under the

warranty.

• Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation.

Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may

result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone

during or immediately after operation.

• If your phone gets wet, immediately unplug it to dry off completely. Do not attempt

to accelerate the drying process with an external heating source, such as an oven,

microwave or hair dryer.

• The liquid in your wet phone, changes the color of the product label inside your

phone. Damage to your device as a result of exposure to liquid is not covered under

your warranty.

Efficient phone operation

Electronics devices

All mobile phones may receive interference, which could affect performance.

• Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting

permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast

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pocket.

• Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.

• Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs etc.

• Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC and 40ºC, if possible. Exposing your

phone to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or

even explosion.

Road safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you

drive.

• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

• Give full attention to driving.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so

require.

• RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos

and safety equipment.

• When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or

portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury

due to improper performance.

• If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is

at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is of particular

importance when near roads.

Avoid damage to your hearing

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume

levels for long periods.

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Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of

time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your

ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.

• When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people

speaking near you, or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening

to.

NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss

Glass Parts

Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your

mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass

breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. Stop using your mobile device until the

glass is replaced by an authorised service provider.

Blasting area

Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions and follow any

regulations or rules.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

• Do not use your phone at a refueling point.

• Do not use near fuel or chemicals.

• Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the same

compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone or accessories.

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In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

• Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft.

• Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.

Children

Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts

which may cause a choking hazard if detached.

Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile networks. Therefore you should

never depend solely on your phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service

provider.

Battery information and care

• You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other

battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery's

performance.

• Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the

battery life.

• Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.

• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery

pack may be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing.

• Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximise usability.

• Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as

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in the bathroom.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, as this may deteriorate battery

performance.

• There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Please recycle

when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.

• If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics

service point or dealer for assistance.

• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to

save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

• Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage

patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

• Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into

contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-D505 product is in compliance

with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive

1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://

www.lg.com/global/declaration

Contact office for compliance of this product :

LG Electronics Inc.

EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,

1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands

NOTE: Pursuant EN 60950-1 (§ 1.7.2)

In order to prevent unnecessary energy consumption, disconnect the device

when fully charged. Always use an easily accessible power-outlet for charging

your device.

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Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

1 This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury (Hg),

cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) if the batter

y contains more than 0.0005% of

mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.

2 All batteries/accumulators should be disposed separately from the

municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by

the government or the local authorities.

3 The correct disposal of your old batteries/accumulators will help to prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment,

animal and human

health.

4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old batteries/

accumulators,

please contact your city ofﬁ ce, waste disposal service or the

shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of your old appliance

1 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from

the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by

the government or the local authorities.

2 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health.

3 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please

contact your city ofﬁ

ce, waste disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

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Important notice

Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are

described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service

representative.

1. Phone Memory

In order to make more memory available, you will have to manage your applications

and delete some data, such as applications or messages.

Managing applications

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps

> Settings > Apps.

2 When the list of applications appears, scroll and tap the application you want to

disable.

3 Tap Uninstall and then tap OK to conﬁ

rm that you want to uninstall the desired

application.

To stop applications

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps

> Settings > Apps and select the

RUNNING tab.

2 Scroll to the desired application and tap Stop to stop it.

Mo

ving applications

To manage the internal storage efficiently, you can move applications from phone to the

microSD card.

1 Touch

> Settings > Apps.

2 Tap the downloaded application and then tap Mo

ve to SD card.

Before you start using the phone, please read this!

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2. Optimizing Battery Life

You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you

don’t need to run constantly in the background. You can also monitor how applications

and system resources consume battery power.

To extend the life of your battery

• Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS.

• Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.

• Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be

reduced.

• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level.

To view the battery charge level

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps

> Settings > About phone > Battery.

2 The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the top

menu of the screen.

T

o monitor and control what uses the battery

1 From the Home screen, tap Apps

> Settings > About phone > Battery >

Battery use.

2 The bottom of the screen displays battery usage time and also lists applications or

ser

vices using battery power from greatest amount to least.

3. Installing an Open Source Operating System

Installing an open source operating system on your phone and not using the operating

system provided by the manufacturer can cause your phone to malfunction.

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Warning!

• If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer,

your phone is no longer covered by the warranty.

• To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only from trusted

sources, such as Play Store. If some applications are not properly installed on your

phone, your phone may not work properly- or serious errors may occur. You will

need to uninstall those applications and all of its data and settings from the phone.

4. Using an unlock pattern

Set a screen lock to secure your phone from unauthorized use. To set the screen lock,

follow the process below.

From the Home screen, tap Apps

> Settings > Lock screen > Select screen

lock and select from None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.

NOTE: In case that you have trouble with Face Unlock, you can unlock the

screen with a pattern and/or PIN as a backup.

Warning! Take precautions when using an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password.

It is very important that you remember the screen unlock information you

set. You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen unlock information. If

you used up all 5 opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt

unlocking the phone again.

When you can’t recall your Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password:

If you logged into a Google account on the phone and failed to use the correct pattern 5

times, tap Forgot pattern? You will be required to sign in with your Google account and

prompted to create a new unlock pattern.

If you have set a backup PIN, you can unlock the screen by entering the backup PIN.

If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone or you forgot your PIN or

Password, you need to perform a hard reset.

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5. Using Hard Reset (Factory Reset)

If your phone needs to be restored to its original condition, use a Hard Reset to initialize

your phone.

Warning! If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications and user data will

be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing

a Hard Reset.

1 Turn the phone off.

2 Press and hold the Po

wer/Lock Key + Volume Down Key .

3 LG Logo appears on the screen. And after a few seconds, FACTORY HARD

RESET screen will appear

, now release all keys.

4 The phone will allow you to select the factory reset function in the Android system

recover

y utility by pressing Power/Lock Key

.

5 Press the Po

wer/Lock Key again to conﬁ rm factory reset and your phone will be

restored to its factory settings. To cancel, press any other key.

6. Using Safe Mode

To recover your phone when malfunctioning.

1 Turn off your phone and reboot. When you see the animation press and hold the

V

olume Down Key

. Your main screen will then be displayed with the words “Safe

mode” in the lower left corner.

2 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key

and tap System settings > Apps.

3 Tap one of the available tabs at the top of the screen and select the

application you wish to uninstall.

4 Tap Uninstall and OK to conﬁ

rm.

5 After uninstalling the application, turn off and reboot your phone.

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7. Using a microSD Card

Pictures, Music and Video files, can be saved to external memory. Before saving these

files to external memory, you need to insert a microSD card. If you have not inserted a

microSD card, your items will be saved to internal memory.

Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first.

Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the

data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted. To unmount the microSD

card, from the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap System

settings > Storage > Unmount SD card > OK.

8. Connecting Your Phone to a Computer via USB

1 Use the USB cable that was provided with your phone to connect the phone to a

USB port on your computer. You’ll receive a notiﬁ cation that the USB is connected

and can see USB connection type pop-up.

2 Tap Media sync (MTP) to conﬁ

rm that you want to transfer ﬁ les between your

phone’s microSD card and the computer.

When the phone is connected as USB storage, you receive a notification. Your phone’s

microSD card is installed as a drive on your computer. You can now copy files to and

from the microSD card.

9. Opening and Switching Applications

Multi-tasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one application

running at the same time. There’s no need to quit an application before opening

another. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each

application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don’t

consume resources unnecessarily.

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TIP! To return to a recent application, press and hold the

Home Key

.

The screen then displays a list of applications you have recently used.

10. Unlock Screen When Using Data Connection

Your screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data

connection. To turn on your LCD screen, press the Power/Lock Key

.

11. Hold the Phone Straight Up

Please hold the mobile phone straight up as a regular phone.

While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower

part of the phone where the antenna is located. It may affect call quality.

12. When the Screen Freezes

If the phone does not respond to user input or the screen freezes:

Remove the battery, reinsert it, then turn the phone on.

OR

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

for 10 seconds to turn it off. If it still does not

work, please contact the service center.

13. Do Not Connect Your Phone When You Power On/

Off Your PC

Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on or off as it

might result in PC errors.

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Phone overview

Back Key

• Returns to the previous screen.

• Closes pop-up menus and dialog boxes.

Earpiece

Home Key

• Returns to the Home screen from any screen.

• Press and hold to view a list of the most recently used apps.

Power/Lock Key

• Press and hold to power on and off, restart, or enable Airplane

mode, or change the ringer type.

• Turns your screen on and off and locks it.

Proximity Sensor

Front-Facing Camera Lens

Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported

applications.

Touch screen

Menu Key

• Displays available options for the current screen or app.

NOTE: Proximity sensor

When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off

and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery

life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls.

WARNING

Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch screen

functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the

sensor to malfunction.

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