Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ....5 Calls ..............36 Making a call ..........36 Important notice ..........11 Calling your contacts ........36 Answering and rejecting a call......36 Getting to know your phone ......16 Adjusting the in-call volume ......36 Phone overview ..........16 Making a second call ........37 Installing the SIM card and battery ....18 Viewing your call logs ........37...
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Guest Mode ...........51 Downloads ............65 Knock Code .............51 LG SmartWorld ..........66 KnockON ............51 How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Plug & Pop ............52 Phone ............66 QuickMemo .............52 How to use LG SmartWorld ......66 Using the QuickMemo options .......53 The Web ............67...
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Table of contents Trademarks .............80 DivX HD ............80 Dolby Digital Plus ..........81 Accessories ............82 Troubleshooting ..........83 FAQ ..............86...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. 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.
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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.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-D620k 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...
Important 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.
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Important notice To monitor and control how battery power is being used: > > Apps tab > Settings > General tab > About phone > Battery > Battery use. Battery usage time is displayed on the screen. It tells you how long it has been since you last connected your phone to a power source or, if currently connected, how long the phone was last running on battery power.
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Turn the power off. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key on the phone. Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key again. Release all keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed.
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Important notice 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. 6. Opening and switching applications Multi-tasking 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 one.
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9. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 10 seconds to turn your phone off. If it still does not work, please contact the service center.
Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front-Facing Camera lens Home Key Return to the Home screen from any Menu Key screen. Display the available options. Back Key Return to the previous screen. Exit an app after using it. 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.
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Volume keys Power/Lock Key In the Home screen: Control ringer volume. Earphone Jack During a call: Control your earpiece volume. IR LED When playing a song: Control volume continuously. Microphone Speaker Charger/USB Port Battery cover SIM/micro SD cards slot (Upper slot for micro SD and Lower slot for SIM) NFC touch point Flash...
Getting to know your phone Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery. To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumb finger as shown in figure.
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Slide the SIM card into its slot as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
USB cable. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. When using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or pop-up message regarding slow charging. Or, unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.
NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. Using the memory card Your phone supports the use of microSD or microSDHC memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity. These memory cards are specifically designed for mobile phones and other ultra-small devices, and are ideal for storing media-rich files such as music, programs, videos, and photographs for use with your phone.
Getting to know your phone NOTE: Use only compatible memory cards with your phone. Using incompatible memory cards may damage the card and data stored on the card, as well as the phone. As the device uses FAT32, the maximum size for any given file is 4 GB. WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is ON.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.
Your Home screen Status Bar Shows phone's status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Widget Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home screen or an extended home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an on-screen application.
TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps menu, touch and hold the application you want to add. To remove an item from the Home screen Home screen > touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag it to To add an app as a Quick key From the Apps menu or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon and drag it to the Quick key area.
Your Home screen Pending Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & notifications battery status Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Quick Toggle Area Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on/off. Touch and hold the key to access the settings menu of the function.
Indicator icons on the Status Bar Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The 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 most common ones.
Your Home screen New voicemail available Choose input method New text or multimedia message Mobile hotspot is active A song is currently playing NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.
NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Tap the Bluetooth menu again and mark the checkbox at the top of the screen to make your phone visible to other devices. NOTE: To select the length of time that your device will be visible, tap >...
You can change the Network SSID (name) that other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks. You can also tap the Security menu to configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security using a pre-shared key (PSK). If you touch the WPA2 PSK security option, a password field is added to the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue box.
Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable. If you haven't installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to manually change the settings. Choose System settings > General tab > PC connection > Select USB connection method, then select Media sync (MTP).
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Synchronize with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a PC on which Windows Media Player has been installed. Select the Media sync (MTP) option. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music files.
Calls Making a call to open the keypad. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, tap the to make a call. To end a call, tap the End icon TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts to open your contacts.
Making a second call During your first call, tap > Add call and dial the number. You can also go to the recently dialled numbers list by tapping or can search contacts by tapping and selecting the contact you want to call.
Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact On the Home screen to open your contacts. Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact , enter the new contact's number, then tap .
Removing a contact from your favourites list to open your contacts. Tap the tab, and choose a contact to view its details. Tap the yellow color star to the right corner of the contact's name. The star turns grey color and the contact is removed from your favourites.
Messaging Your 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 message functions will be limited. Sending a message on the Home screen and tap to open a blank message.
Changing your message settings Your phone message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings according to your preferences. Tap the Messaging icon on the Home screen, tap and then tap Settings.
E-mail You can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The first time you open the E-mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.
Camera To open the Camera application, tap > > Apps tab > Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Shot mode –...
You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whiskey, Kimchi or LG. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the photo.
TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and shot mode. Check these before you take your next photo. The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo color or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the Settings menu.
Camera Once you've taken a photo Tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. Tap to share your photo using the SmartShare function. Tap to take another photo immediately. Tap to send your photo to others or share it via social network services. Tap to delete the photo.
From your Gallery Gallery. To view more photos, scroll left or right. To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens. Recording mode – Choose from Normal or Live effect. Settings – Tap this icon to open the settings menu. Camera mode –...
Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, tap to open all the advanced options. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-”...
Video camera TIP! – Tap to capture an image during recording a video. – Tap to pause recording a video. After recording a video In the viewfinder, tap the video thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to view the last video you took. Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function.
Function 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 others, you can limit the applications to be displayed. In advance, set the Guest mode and customize the options. NOTE: To use the Guest mode, the pattern lock should be set in advance.
Function Plug & Pop Plug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone. Plug in earphone. The applications panel will display and you can select an app to run. NOTE: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show the applications panel.
in the Edit menu to save the memo with the current screen. To exit QuickMemo at any time, NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options You can easily use the QuickMenu options when using the QuickMemo. Tap to keep the current QuickMemo as a text overlay on the screen and continue to use the phone.
Function QSlide From any screen, bring up a notepad, calendar, and more as a window inside your screen. Tap to exit the QSlide and return to full window. Tap to adjust transparency. Tap to end the QSlide. Tap to adjust the size. Touch and slide the status bar downwards >...
QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV and DVD/Blue-ray. Touch and slide the status bar downwards and > ADD REMOTE. > > Apps tab > QuickRemote > tap Select the type and brand of device, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device(s).
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Function NOTE: The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR) signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone when you use the QuickRemote function. This function may not be supported depending on the model, the manufacturer or service company.
Multimedia Gallery Open the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and videos. > > Apps tab > Gallery. You can manage and share all your image and video files with Gallery. NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the device.
Multimedia Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, tap > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign to a contact. NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. Videos Your phone has a built-in video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos.
Touch 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 playing a video. Touch to use QSlide. Tap to share your video via the SmartShare function. Touch to lock/unlock a video screen.
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Multimedia 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 current track or skip to the previous track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.
Tap 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 change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone.
Multimedia FM 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 to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack.
Utilities Setting your alarm > > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock > After you set the alarm, your phone lets you know how much time is left before the alarm will go off. Set Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo.
Utilities Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice > > Apps tab > Voice Recorder. to begin recording. to end the recording. to listen to the recording. NOTE: Tap to access your album.
ThinkFree Viewer ThinkFree Viewer is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere or anytime, using their mobile devices. > > Apps tab > ThinkFree Viewer. Viewing files Mobile users can now easily view a wide variety of file types, including Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF, right on their mobile devices.
> Apps tab > tap the icon to access LG SmartWorld. Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for LG SmartWorld. If you have not signed up yet, tap Register to receive your LG SmartWorld membership. Download the content you want.
The Web Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.
The Web NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap > Add to bookmarks > OK. To open a bookmarked webpage, tap and select one. History > History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap >...
Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone's System settings menus. To access the Settings menu: > > System settings. - or - > > Apps tab > Settings. Networks < Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks. TIP! How to obtain the MAC address To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your phone in the router.
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Just bring the device together(typically back to back) and then touch your screen. The app determines what gets beamed. SmartShare Beam – Turn on to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from LG phones or tablets. < Tethering & networks >...
Airplane mode – After switching to Airplane mode, all wireless connections are disabled. NOTE: You must set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage. Mobile networks – Set options for data roaming, network mode & operators, access point names (APNs) etc. Default SMS app –...
Settings Notification sound – Allows you to set the sound for notifications. You can also add a sound by tapping the top right corner of the screen. Touch feedback & system – Allows you to set the feedback (tones and/or vibration) while using your device. Display <...
LG keyboard – Checkmark to enable you move the keyboard to the right or left side of the device. Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other.
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Settings Help – Displays information regarding one-handed operation. < Storage > INTERNAL STORAGE – View the internal storage usage. SD CARD – Check total available SD card space. Touch Unmount SD card for safe removal. Erase SD card if you want to delete all data from the SD card.
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Automatic restore – Set to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. LG Backup service – Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement.
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Ask upon connecting – Ask in USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. Help – Help for USB connection. PC Suite – Check this to use LG PC Suite with your Wi-Fi connection. Please note that Wi-Fi network should be connected to LG PC Suite via a Wi-Fi connection.
PC software (LG PC Suite) "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 the functions of your device from your PC.
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Export your contacts as a CSV file from your old device to your PC using a PC sync program. Install "LG PC Suite" on the PC first. Run the program and connect your Android mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable.
This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
Your content may differ from the final product, or from software supplied by service providers or carriers, This content may be subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this manual, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com.
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Accessories These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Stereo headset Quick Start Guide Data cable Battery NOTE:...
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card SIM card Make sure that the SIM card is correctly in the phone or it is...
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Check the charger and its connection to Charging Contact problem the phone. error No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories.
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Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The Fixed dialling Number not Check the Settings menu and turn the number function allowed function off. is on. Impossible to receive / Memory full Delete some messages from your phone. send SMS & photos Files do not Unsupported file...
Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono headset or Car Kit. What are the functions Bluetooth Also, when the FTP server is connected to available via Bluetooth a compatible device, you can share content Devices stored on the storage media.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is there a file size Phone limitation for when I Function There is no file size limitation. want to use MP3 file Ringtone as ring tone? My phone does not Phone display the time of receipt You will only be able to see the times for Function for messages older than...
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu 2. Tap System settings > Display tab > Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern will appear. 4.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you have forgotten your pattern: If you logged into your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with Phone What should I do if I forget your Google account to unlock your phone.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu My screen turns off after Phone only 15 seconds. How Function 2. Tap System settings > Display tab. can I change the amount Screen time 3. Tap Screen timeout. of time for the backlight to 4.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Phone Will my alarm be audible if Function No, this is not supported. the phone is turned off? Alarm Phone If my ringer volume is set Your alarm is programmed to be audible Function to Off or Vibrate, will I hear even in these scenarios.