LG LGE400F User manual

User Guide

LG-E400f

P/N : MFL67500337 (1.0) www.lg.com

E N G L I S H

Some of the contents of this manual may not apply to your phone. This

depends on your phone’s software and your service provider.

This handset is not recommended for the visually impaired because of its

touch screen keyboard.

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This guide helps you get started using your phone.

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LG-E400f User Guide

English

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Contents

Guidelines for safe and

efﬁcient use ....................6

Important notice ...........20

Getting to know your

phone ............................34

Installing the SIM card and

battery ........................37

Charging your phone ....38

Installing the memory

card ............................39

Formatting the memory

card ............................41

Your Home screen ........42

Touch screen tips .........42

Lock your phone ..........43

Unlock screen ..............44

Silent mode .................44

Home .........................44

Adding widgets to your

Home screen ...............45

Returning to recently-used

applications .................47

Notiﬁcation drawer .......47

Viewing the status bar ..48

Onscreen keyboard ......51

Google account setup ...53

Wi-Fi .............................54

Turning on Wi-Fi ...........54

Connecting to Wi-Fi ......54

Sharing your phone’s data

connection ...................55

USB tethering & portable

Wi-Fi hotspot settings...56

To share your phone’s

data connection via

USB ............................57

USB tethering and data

sharing ........................58

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To share your phone’s

data connection as a

portable Wi-Fi hotspot ..59

To rename or secure your

portable hotspot ...........59

Calls ..............................62

Making a call ...............62

Calling your contacts ....62

Answering and rejecting a

call ..............................62

Adjusting call volume ...63

Making a second call ...63

Viewing your call logs ...63

Call settings .................64

Contacts ........................65

Searching for a contact

.65

Adding a new contact ...65

Favorite contacts ..........66

Moving Contacts from

your Old Device to your

New Device .................67

Messaging ....................68

Messaging ...................68

Sending a message ......68

Threaded box ..............69

Using Smilies ...............69

Changing your message

settings .......................70

Email ............................71

Opening Email and the

Accounts Screen ..........71

Composing and Sending

Email ...........................73

Working with Account

Folders ........................74

Adding and Editing email

Accounts .....................75

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Camera .........................77

Getting to know the

viewﬁnder ....................77

Taking a quick photo ...78

Once you’ve taken the

photo ..........................78

Using the advanced

settings .......................79

Viewing your saved

photos .........................81

Video camera ................82

Getting to know the

viewﬁnder ....................82

Shooting a quick video .83

After shooting a video ...83

Using the advanced

settings .......................84

Watching your saved

videos .........................85

Adjusting the volume

when viewing a video ...85

Multimedia ....................86

Preloaded App .............86

Gallery.........................86

View mode ..................86

Timeline view ...............86

Music ..........................87

Playing a song .............87

Transferring ﬁles using

USB mass storage

devices ........................88

How to transfer music/

video ﬁles to your

phone .........................89

Sending data from your

phone using Bluetooth ..90

Utilities ..........................92

Setting your alarm ........92

Using your calculator ....92

Adding an event to your

calendar ......................93

Contents

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Changing your calendar

view ............................94

Voice recorder .............94

Recording a sound or

voice ...........................94

Sending the voice

recording .....................95

Polaris Ofﬁce ...............95

App Manager ...............96

The Web ........................97

Browser .......................97

Using the web toolbar ...97

Using options ...............98

Settings ......................100

Wireless & networks...100

Call settings ...............101

Sound .......................103

Display ......................105

Location & security ....105

Applications ...............106

Accounts & sync ........107

Privacy ......................108

Storage .....................109

Language & keyboard

.109

Voice input & output ...109

Accessibility ...............112

Connectivity ...............112

Date & time ...............112

About phone ..............113

Software update .........114

Phone software

update ......................114

DivX Mobile ...............116

Accessories ................118

Technical data.............119

Troubleshooting ..........120

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Please read these simple guidelines. Not

following these guidelines may be dangerous

or illegal.

Exposure to radio frequency

energy

Radio wave exposure and Specific

Absorption Rate (SAR) information. This

mobile phone model LG-E400f 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, or 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.

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Guidelines for safe and efﬁcient use

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The SAR limit recommended by the

International Commission on Non-Ionizing

Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg

averaged over 10g of tissue.

The highest SAR value for this model

phone tested by DASY4 for use at the

head/ear is 1.210 W/kg (10 g) and when

worn on the body is 1.100 W/kg(10 g).

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

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body-worn operation, it should not contain

metal and should position the product

at least 1.5 cm away from your body. 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.

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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 void 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.

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Repairs under warranty, at LG’s option, may

include replacement parts or boards that

are either new or reconditioned, provided

that they have equivalent 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 the phone.

Do not subject this unit to mechanical

vibration or shock.

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Guidelines for safe and efﬁcient use

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Switch off the phone in any area where

you are required by specific 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 which could cause injury or

damage your phone

Do not charge a handset near flammable

material as the handset can become hot

and create a fire hazard.

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Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the

unit (do not use solvents such as benzene,

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.

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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 the 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.

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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.

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Efficient phone operation

Electronic devices

All mobile phones may get interference,

which could affect performance.

Do not use your mobile phone near

medical equipment without requesting

permission. Avoid placing the phone over

pacemakers.

Your mobile phone may cause interference

with some hearing aids.

Minor interference may affect TVs, radios,

PCs, etc.

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Road safety

Do not use a hand-held phone while

driving.

Give full attention to driving.

Use a hands-free kit.

Pull off the road and park before making or

answering a call if driving conditions allow

you to do so.

RF energy may affect some electronic

systems in your vehicle such as car

stereos and safety equipment.

If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag,

ensure it is not obstructed by your mobile

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device or accessories. It may fail or cause a

serious injury if obstructed when deployed.

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 particularly

important when near roads.

Avoid damage to your hearing

Damage to your hearing can occur if you

are exposed to loud sound for long periods

of time. Therefore we recommend not

to turn the phone on or off while holding

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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 can cause hearing loss.

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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 substantial impact. If the glass

breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove.

Stop using your mobile device until the glass

is replaced by an authorized 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 the phone at a petrol station.

Do not use the phone 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 and 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 the phone 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.

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Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be available under

all mobile networks. It is possible to originate

emergency calls using the phone if there

is a mobile network coverage present and

emergency calls will not be possible if there

is no mobile network coverage present.

Therefore, you should never depend solely

on the phone for emergency calls.

Use your mobile phone to call emergency

services for yourself or others in the case of

fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies;

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- Australia Dial (0-0-0)

- New Zealand Dial (1-1-1)

- International Dial (1-1-2)

- other local emergency number.

Remember, it is a free call when dialling

emergency services from your mobile phone

in Australia.

Battery information and care

You do not need to completely discharge

the battery before recharging. Unlike

older batteries, there is no memory effect

that could compromise the battery’s

performance.

Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG

chargers are designed to maximize the

battery life.

Do not disassemble or short-circuit the

battery.

Keep the metal contacts of the battery

clean.

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Replace the battery when it no longer

provides acceptable performance.

Recharge the battery if it has not been

used for a long time to maximize usability.

Do not expose the battery charger to direct

sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as

in the bathroom.

Do not leave the battery in hot or cold

places, this may deteriorate the battery

performance.

Replacing with an incorrect battery

increases the chance of explosion.

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Dispose of used batteries in accordance

with your local council regulations. Please

recycle when possible. Do not dispose as

household waste.

If you need to replace the battery, take it

to the nearest authorized LG Electronics

service point or dealer for assistance.

Always unplug the charger from the wall

socket after the phone is fully charged to

prevent unnecessary power consumption

of the charger.

Actual battery life will depend on network

configuration, product settings, usage

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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.

Driver Safety Tips

Your mobile telephone gives you the powerful

ability to communicate almost anywhere,

anytime. But an important responsibility

accompanies the benefits of mobile

phones, one that every user must uphold.

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When driving a car, driving is your first

responsibility. When using your mobile phone

behind the wheel of a car, practice good

common sense and remember the following

tips:

Use a hands-free kit with the device to

add an additional layer of convenience and

safety to your wireless phone with one of

the many hands free accessories available

today.

Let the person you are speaking with know

you are driving; if necessary, disconnect

the call in heavy traffic or hazardous

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Guidelines for safe and efﬁcient use

weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice

and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.

Do not take or write notes or look up

phone numbers while driving. Typing up a

“to do” list or flipping through your address

book takes attention away from your

primary responsibility of driving safely.

Place calls when you are not moving or

before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls

when you will not be driving.

Do not engage in stressful or emotional

conversations that may be distracting.

Make people you are talking with aware

you are driving and suspend conversations

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that have the potential to divert your

attention from the road.

Use your mobile phone to call emergency

services for yourself or others in the

case of fire, traffic accident or medical

emergencies;

- Australia Dial (0-0-0)

- New Zealand Dial (1-1-1)

- International Dial (1-1-2)

- other local emergency number.

Remember, it is a free call when dialling

emergency services from your mobile

phone in Australia.

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