LG US550 Logos User manual
MFL68869001 (1.0)
ENGLISH
LG-US550
USER GUIDE
User Guide
• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the
region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change
without prior notice.
• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this
device and may not be compatible with other devices.
• Available accessories may vary depending on your region, country or service
provider.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the
touchscreen keyboard.
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registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks
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2Table of contents
Table of contents
Important notice .......................................6
Getting to know your phone...................10
Phone layout..........................................10
Installing the SIM or USIM card..............12
Charging the phone ...............................14
Unlocking the screen .............................15
Smart Lock............................................15
Your Home screen...................................16
Touch screen tips ..................................16
Home screen .........................................17
Customizing the Home screen ...............18
Returning to recently-used applications.19
Notifications panel.................................20
On-screen keyboard ..............................23
Special Features .....................................24
Gesture shot..........................................24
Glance View...........................................25
KnockON ...............................................25
Knock Code ...........................................26
QuickMemo+.........................................27
Google account setup.............................28
Connecting to Networks and Devices....29
Wi-Fi .....................................................29
Bluetooth...............................................30
Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................31
Transferring data between a PC and your
device....................................................32
Calls ........................................................33
Making a call.........................................33
Calling your contacts .............................33
Answering and rejecting a call...............33
Making a second call.............................34
Viewing your call logs ............................34
Call settings...........................................34
Contacts..................................................35
Searching for a contact..........................35
Adding a new contact ............................35
Favorites contacts..................................36
Creating a group....................................36
Messaging...............................................37
Sending a message ...............................37
Conversation view .................................38
Changing message settings...................38
Email .......................................................39
Managing email accounts......................39
Working with account folders.................39
Composing and sending email...............40
Camera and Video...................................41
Camera options on the viewfinder..........41
Using the advanced settings ..................42
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Taking a photo ......................................42
Once you have taken a photo.................43
Recording a video..................................43
After recording a video...........................44
Gallery...................................................44
Multimedia..............................................47
Music ....................................................47
Utilities ....................................................49
Clock.....................................................49
Calculator..............................................50
Calendar................................................51
Voice Recorder ......................................51
Voice Search..........................................52
Downloads ............................................52
Browsing the Web...................................53
Chrome .................................................53
Settings...................................................54
Networks...............................................54
Sound....................................................56
Display ..................................................58
General..................................................60
Phone software update ..........................68
Phone software update..........................68
About this user guide .............................70
About this user guide.............................70
Trademarks ...........................................71
Troubleshooting ......................................72
FAQ ..........................................................75
Safety ......................................................81
Consumer Information About Radio
Frequency Emissions .............................83
Consumer Information on SAR ...............87
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices ...........89
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss......91
TIA Safety Information ...........................92
Safety Information .................................95
FDA Consumer Update...........................99
Driving.................................................106
10 Driver Safety Tips ...........................106
Limited Warranty Statement.................108
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Warning
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
.
• Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/
or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
• Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to
explode.
• Do not dispose of your battery near fire or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
• When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit
near the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air
bag is deployed, you may be seriously injured.
• Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example:
aircraft)
• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in
places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.
• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your phone. This could cause a fire.
• Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal
circuit boards of the phone.
• Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate
sparks.
• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do
not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power
cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may
cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.
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• Do not disassemble the phone.
• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.
• 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.
• Store the battery out of reach of children.
• Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone,
connection parts of the phone, etc.) This could cause asphyxiation or
suffocation resulting in serious injury or death.
• Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric
shock or fire.
• Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not
be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
• Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories.
Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently
invalidate the warranty.
• An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an
emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the
phone is turned on.
• 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.
• Use and store your phone in temperatures between 0°C/32°F and
45°C/113°F, if possible. Exposing your phone to extremely low or high
temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion.
6Important notice
Please read this before you start using your phone!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are
described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service
representative.
1. Phone memory
When there is less than 10MB of space available in your phone memory, your phone
cannot receive new messages. You must check your phone memory and delete some
data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
1 From the Home screen, tap > Apps tab (if necessary) > > General tab >
Apps.
2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to
uninstall.
3 Tap Uninstall, then tap OK to confirm.
Important notice
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Important notice
2. Optimizing battery life
Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run
constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources
consume battery power.
Extending your phone's battery life:
• Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or Location services (including GPS), turn them off.
• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
NOTE:
• Some applications you download may consume battery power.
• While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level.
3. Before installing an open source application and OS
WARNING
If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer
it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer
be covered by the warranty.
WARNING
To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from
trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed
applications on your phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious
error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data
and settings from the phone.
8Important notice
4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If your phone needs to be restored to its original settings and condition, use a Hard
Reset (Factory Reset).
1 Turn the power off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key at the same time.
3 Release only the Power/Lock Key when the boot logo is displayed, then
immediately press and hold it again.
4 Release all of the keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed.
5 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key to
continue.
6 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes once more, then press the Power/
Lock Key to confirm.
7 Your phone performs a factory reset.
WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM
licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data
before performing a Hard Reset.
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Important notice
5. Opening and switching applications
Multitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one application running at
the same time. There is 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 make sure that idle applications don't consume
resources unnecessarily.
To stop applications:
1 Tap . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed.
2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app from
running in the background. Make sure to tap to back out of a window after
using it.
• To close an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right.
To clear all apps, tap Clear all.
6. If the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it, remove
the battery and reinsert it. Then power the phone back on.
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