LG GPadF8.0 User manual
MFL69102801 (1.0)
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USER GUIDE
User Guide
• Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the
software version of the device, OS version or your service provider, 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.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the
touchscreen keyboard.
• All screen shots in this guide are simulated.
• Actual displays and the color of the device may vary.
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Table of contents
Important Notice.......................................4
Getting to know your device ....................7
Device layout...........................................7
Connecting cables to the ports...............10
Installing the SIM card or microSD card .12
Removing the memory card...................13
Locking and unlocking the device..........14
Your Home screen...................................16
Touch screen tips ..................................16
Home screen .........................................17
Customizing the Home screen ...............18
Returning to recently-used applications.20
Notifications panel.................................20
On-screen keyboard ..............................23
Special Features .....................................24
Gesture shot..........................................24
Gesture View .........................................25
KnockON ...............................................26
Knock Code ...........................................26
Dual window..........................................27
QuickMemo+.........................................28
QSlide....................................................29
QuickRemote.........................................30
Google Account Setup ............................31
Connecting to Networks and Devices....33
Wi-Fi .....................................................33
Bluetooth...............................................34
Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................35
SmartShare ...........................................36
QPair .....................................................37
Transferring data between a PC and your
device....................................................39
Contacts..................................................40
Searching for a contact..........................40
Adding a new contact ............................40
Favorite contacts ...................................40
Creating a group....................................41
Joining and Separating Contacts............41
Email .......................................................42
Managing email accounts......................42
Working with account folders.................42
Composing and sending email...............43
Camera and Video...................................44
Using the advanced settings ..................45
Taking a photo.......................................46
Once you have taken a photo.................46
Recording a video..................................47
After recording a video...........................47
Gallery...................................................48
Multimedia..............................................51
Music ....................................................51
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Utilities ....................................................53
Clock.....................................................53
Calculator..............................................54
Calendar................................................55
Voice Search..........................................55
Downloads ............................................55
Chrome .................................................56
Settings...................................................57
WIRELESS NETWORKS...........................57
DEVICE ..................................................58
PERSONAL.............................................62
SYSTEM.................................................65
Software Update .....................................70
Device Software Update.........................70
LG Device Software Update via Over-the-
Air (OTA) ................................................70
About this user guide .............................71
Trademarks.............................................72
Troubleshooting ......................................73
For Your Safety........................................75
4Important Notice
Please read this before you start using your device!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your device are
described in this section before taking the device in for service or calling a service
representative.
1. Device memory
You may need to check your device memory and delete some data, such as
applications to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
1 Tap > > > Apps.
2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to uninstall.
3 Tap Uninstall.
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 device's battery life:
• Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.
• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
• Some applications you download may consume battery power.
Important Notice
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Important Notice
• 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 device to malfunction. In addition, your device will no longer be
covered by the warranty.
• To protect your device and personal data, only download applications from
trusted sources, such as Play Store™. If there are improperly installed
applications on your device, the device may not work normally or a serious error
may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and
settings from the device.
4. 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.
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 an app 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.
6Important Notice
5. If the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the device does not respond when you try to operate it:
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for about 10 seconds to reset your device. To turn
your device off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for about 20 seconds. If it still
does not work, please contact the service center.
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Getting to know your device
Device layout
Volume keys
Front-facing camera
USB peripheral port
Infrared (IR) LED
Power/Lock key
Earphone jack
Microphone
Getting to know your device
8Getting to know your device
SIM card/microSD
card slot
Rear-facing camera
Speaker
Stylus Pen
Charger / USB port
Front-facing
camera
Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can
also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.
Power/Lock key
Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn
the tablet on/off, restart it, and activate/deactivate airplane
mode.
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Getting to know your device
Volume keys
Allow you to adjust the media volumes. Press and hold both
keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo+ while
screen is unlocked. Press and hold Down or Up to access
the Camera while screen is off or locked.
Earphone jack
Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones
to listen to music.
Infrared (IR) LED Used as a sensor for the QuickRemote app.
SIM card/MicroSD
card slot Allows you to insert your SIM card and a microSD card.
Microphone Records your voice and allows use for voice-activated
functions.
USB peripheral
port
Allows you to connect a USB peripheral, such as a keyboard,
mouse, and external storage to your tablet. Also allows you
to charge another device.
Charger / USB port
Allows you to connect the tablet and the USB cable for
use with the charger adapter, your PC, or other compatible
accessories.
Rear-facing
camera
Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
Speaker Use to listen to the audio from the selected function (e.g.,
music, videos, sound clips, etc.).
Stylus Pen
Allows you to use a convenient stylus pen that you can use
to input commands and navigate your device. It also works
well with popular writing and drawing applications. To use
the stylus, slide it out from the bottom of the device.
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