Contents For your safety ........4 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..42 Wi-Fi ............42 Safety Guidelines ........9 Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ....42 Bluetooth ..........42 Getting to know your phone ....24 Sharing your phone's data connection ..44 Device components .........29 Using the Wi-Fi Cast........45 Installing the SIM card and battery ...31 Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through Charging your phone .......32...
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QuickMemo ..........65 Music Player ...........66 Troubleshooting ........83 LG Tag+ ..........67 FAQ ............85 LG SmartWorld ........68 How to get to LG SmartWorld from your phone ............68 How to use LG SmartWorld ......68 Utilities ..........69 Setting your alarm........69 Using your calculator .......69...
For your safety Important Information You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as This user guide contains important pacemakers and hearing aides to determine information on the use and operation of if they are susceptible to interference from this phone.
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Only use the batteries, antennas, and • Never store your phone in temperatures chargers provided by LG. The warranty • less than -4°F (-20°C) or greater than will not be applied to products provided by 122°F (50°C).
For your safety FCC RF Exposure Information service area and that the phone is turned WARNING Use accessories, such as earphones and • headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables Read this information before operating are tucked away safely and do not touch the phone.
Body-worn Operation FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance This device was tested for typical body-worn This device and its accessories comply with operations with the back of the phone kept part 15 of FCC rules and ICES-003 Class B 1 cm (0.39 inches) between the user’s body digital apparatus requirements for Industry and the back of the phone.
For your safety The adapter or battery charger is intended • for indoor use only. Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom. Avoid damage to your hearing Damage to your hearing can occur if you •...
Safety Guidelines TIA Safety Information available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety * American National Standards Institute; Information for Wireless Handheld phones. National Council on Radiation Protection Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, and Measurements;...
Safety Guidelines Driving six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; Check the laws and regulations on the use Should not carry the phone in a breast • of wireless phones in the areas where you pocket. drive.
Vehicles atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clearly. Potential areas may include: RF signals may affect improperly installed or fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); inadequately shielded electronic systems in below deck on boats; fuel or chemical motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer transfer or storage facilities;...
The battery does not need to be fully • Explosion, Shock, and Fire discharged before recharging. Hazards Use only LG-approved chargers specific to • Do not put your phone in a place subject • your phone model since they are designed to excessive dust and keep the minimum to maximize battery life.
Short-circuit work, take it to an LG Authorized Service of the terminal may damage the battery Centre. and cause an explosion. Do not paint your phone. • The data saved in your phone might be •...
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Safety Guidelines The available scientific evidence does In such a case, the FDA could require the not show that any health problems are manufacturers of wireless phones to notify associated with using wireless phones. users of the health hazard and to repair, There is no proof, however, that wireless replace, or recall the phones so that the phones are absolutely safe.
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seguridad y salud laborales) ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Occupational Safety and Health • radiofrequency energy (RF) because of Administration the short distance between the phone and National Telecommunications and • the user’s head. These RF exposures are Information Administration limited by FCC safety guidelines that were The National Institutes of Health participates...
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Safety Guidelines increased tumor development used animals exposure studies could be completed in a that had been genetically engineered or few years. However, very large numbers of treated with cancer causing chemicals so animals would be needed to provide reliable as to be predisposed to develop cancer proof of a cancer promoting effect if one in the absence of RF exposure.
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of this work has been the development of a FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless detailed agenda of research needs that has telephones is set at a Specific Absorption driven the establishment of new research Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 programs around the world.
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Safety Guidelines (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless by wireless phone every day, you could Communications Devices: Experimental place more distance between your body and Techniques,’ sets forth the first consistent the source of the RF, since the exposure test methodology for measuring the rate level drops off dramatically with distance.
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December 2000. They noted that no requirements for hearing aids and wireless evidence exists that using a wireless phone phones so that no interference occurs when causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their a person uses a ‘compatible’ phone and a recommendation to limit wireless phone use ‘compatible’...
Safety Guidelines 10 Driver Safety Tips from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let Your wireless phone gives you the your voicemail answer it for you. powerful ability to communicate by voice 4.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional situations you encounter while driving conversations that may be distracting. may require attention, but are not urgent Stressful or emotional conversations and enough to merit a call for emergency driving do not mix; they are distracting services.
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Safety Guidelines The guidelines are based on standards by the FCC for each model. that were developed by independent The highest SAR value for this model phone scientific organizations through periodic and when tested for use at the ear is 0.80 W/kg thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
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public and to account for any variations in measurements. * Product meets current FCC & IC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines. FCC ID: ZNFE617G IC ID: 2703C-E617G Ambient temperatures Max: +50°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10 °C Notice: Open Source Software To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licences, please visit http://...
Getting to know your phone Before you start using the phone, please read this! Extending your phone's battery life: Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are Turn off radio communications you are not • described in this section before taking the using.
from the greatest to smallest amount used. WARNING 3. Using folders To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from You can combine several app icons in a trusted sources, such as Android folder. Drop one app icon over another on Market™.
WARNING (LG PC Suite) If you perform a hard reset, all user The LG PC Suite is a software package that applications, user data and DRM helps you connect your device to a PC via a licences will be deleted. Please USB cable and Wi-Fi.
NOTE: LG integrated USB driver LG integrated USB driver is required to NOTE: To synchronize your phone with connect an LG device and PC and is your PC using the USB cable, you need installed automatically when you install to install LG PC Suite on your PC.
Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable. Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you The USB connection mode list will would a regular phone. The LG-E617g appear; select the Media sync (MTP) has an internal antenna. Be careful not to option.
Device components Earpiece Power/Lock key • Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key. Proximity sensor • Short press to lock/unlock the screen. Home key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Back key Menu key Return to the previous screen. •...
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Getting to know your phone Power/Lock Key Earphone Jack Charger/USB Port Microphone Volume Keys • In the Home screen: Control ringer volume. • During a call: Control your earpiece volume. • When playing a song: Control volume continuously. TIP! Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down Keys for one second to use the QuickMemo function.
Installing the SIM card and Insert the battery into place by aligning battery the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it Before you can start exploring your new clicks into place (2). phone, you'll need to set it up.
Getting to know your phone Charging your phone To insert a memory card: Insert the memory card into the slot. The charger connector is at the bottom of Make sure the gold contact area is facing the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into downwards.
If it isn't, you must format it This helps to prevent accidental touches and before you can use it. saves battery power. When you are not using the LG-E617g, NOTE: All files on your memory card are press the Power/Lock key to lock deleted when it is formatted.
> PIN. on the phone or unlock the touch screen. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select LG is not responsible for any loss of • Continue. security codes or private information or other damage caused by illegal software.
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When you cannot recall your unlock Important: Please take note of your pattern: default PIN code. If the PIN code is If you logged in to your Google account on entered incorrectly 3 times, the SIM will the phone but failed to enter the correct be locked and the phone will not be pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern usable.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips NOTE: Some screen images may vary Here are some tips on how to navigate depending on your phone provider. around your phone. Touch – To choose a menu/option or open On your Home screen, you can view quick an application, touch it.
Returning to recently-used The multiple panels of the Home screen and items in Apps, Downloads, Widgets applications or Wallpapers will be displayed on the Touch and hold the Home key. The Edit mode screen. screen displays a pop-up with icons of Scroll left or right to the panel that applications you used recently.
Your Home screen To view further notification settings Icon Description Touch > Power saver is on You can add and remove the items on the notification panel like Sound profile, Wi-Fi, Wired headset Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and so on. Touch and slide the notification drawer down Call in progress with your finger.
Onscreen keyboard Icon Description You can enter text using the onscreen Downloading data keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you Uploading data need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where GPS is acquiring you want to enter text.
Google account set up When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and to decide how you want to use some Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the •...
Social networking With your phone, you can take advantage of TIP! If you add a social networking If you add a social networking social networking and manage your micro- widget on your home screen, the widget blog in on-line communities. You can update will show your status when your phone your current status, upload photos, and view updates from the network.
NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional NOTE: charges may be applied by your mobile LG is not responsible for the loss, • operator for mobile data use. interception or misuse of data sent...
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Send data using the Bluetooth wireless Some devices, especially those • feature that are not tested or approved by Select a file or item, such as a contact, Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible calendar event, or media file, from an with your device.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Sharing your phone's data TIP! If your computer is running connection Windows 7 or a recent distribution of USB tethering and portable Wi-Fi hotspot are some flavours of Linux (such as Ubuntu), great features when there are no wireless you don't usually need to prepare your connections available.
You can also touch the Security menu connected to the same network. • to configure the network with Wi-Fi Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security More from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS using a pre-shared key (PSK). tab >...
Connecting to Networks and Devices Touch and hold a content file to play it • NOTE: When your phone becomes or to view its details. a group owner it will consume more Touch the menu button to play, upload/ • battery power than when it is a client.
LG software. to the same network. With the DMC Run the LG PC Suite program on your PC. (Digital Media Controller) function you Refer to the PC software (LG PC Suite) can view and control (playback/stop) help for more information.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 is installed. Select the Media sync (MTP) option. When connected, a popup window will appear on the PC.
Calls Making a call TIP! Quick msg Touch to open the keypad. You can send a message quickly using Enter the number using the keypad. To this function. This is useful if you need delete a digit, touch the to reply the message during a meeting. Touch to make a call.
Calls from your phone. NOTE: You are charged for each call Voicemail service – Allows you to select you make. your carrier’s voicemail service. Voicemail settings – If you are using your Viewing your call logs carrier’s voicemail service, this option allows you to enter the phone number to use for On the Home screen, touch and choose...
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Additional settings – This lets you change the following settings: Caller ID: Choose whether to display your number on an outgoing call. Call waiting: If call waiting is activated, the handset will notify you of an incoming call while you are on the phone (depending on your network provider).
Contacts such as Phone or Google. Add contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Enter the contact information. account or other accounts that support Touch a contact information category and contact syncing. enter your contact's details. Touch Save to add the contact to Searching for a contact memory.
Export your contacts as a CSV file from your old phone to your PC, using a PC sync programme. First install LG PC Suite on the PC. Run the programme, and connect your Android mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable.
Messaging Your LG-E617g combines SMS and MMS WARNING: The 160-character into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. limit may vary from country to country depending on the language and how the Sending a message SMS is coded. Touch on the home screen, and touch to open a blank message.
E-mail Email account screen You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Gmail. The You can touch an account to view its Inbox. email application supports the following The account from which you send email by account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange.
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E-mail are stored in your Outbox folder until you're connected to a network again. If it contains any pending messages, the Outbox will be displayed on the Accounts screen. TIP! When a new email arrives in the inbox, you will receive a notification by sound or vibration.
Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. Shot mode – Choose from Normal, Panorama or Continuous shot. Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in a dark place. Settings –...
Camera Taking a quick photo sensitivity of the camera's light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive Open the Camera application. the camera is. This is useful in darker Hold the phone, point the lens towards conditions when you cannot use the flash. the subject you want to photograph.
fingers closer together to zoom out). TIP! The Settings menu is superimposed To send a photo to others, touch Share • over the viewfinder so, when you > desired item like Bluetooth, change elements of the image colour or Email, Memo, Picasa and so on. quality, you see a preview of the image change behind the Settings menu.
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Camera Edit – View and edit the picture. - Select the image resolution. If you choose high resolution, the file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory. - Improves colour qualities in different lighting conditions.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Video size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Flash –...
Video camera Shooting a quick video - Activate to use your phone's location-based services. Records Press the Camera mode button down videos wherever you are and tag and the icon changes to them with the location. If you upload The video camera viewfinder appears on tagged videos to a blog that supports the screen.
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. Touch the Menu key to open all advanced options. Screen ratio – Tap to select desired screen ratio.
Multimedia You can store multimedia files on a memory card for easy access to all your image and video files. Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device’s memory and memory card. > Apps tab > Gallery. Open Touch a list of catalogue bars that store all your multimedia files.
QuickMemo Use QuickMemo to practically and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. Enter the QuickMemo screen Select the desired menu option Touch in the Edit menu and by pressing both the Volume from Pen type, Colour, Eraser, select to save the memo with...
Multimedia Music Player Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to return to the Your phone has a built-in music player that previous song. lets you play all your favourite tracks. The Touch to manage the music volume. music player supports the following file formats: mp3, m4a, mp4, 3gp, 3ga, asf/ Touch to set repeat mode.
LG Tag+ Add songs to the favourite playlist You can add your favourite song quickly as LG Tag+ allows easy saving and loading to a favourite playlist. During playback, press NFC tag, which can be customised to suit > Add to favourites to add the certain environments.
Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for Apps for you – Recommended content LG SmartWorld. If you have not yet based on your previous choices. signed up, tap Register and get an LG My Apps – List of downloaded/to-be- SmartWorld membership. updated content.
> If you want to add a note to your event, After you set the time, the LG-E617g lets touch Description and enter the details. you know how much time is left before If you want to repeat the alarm, set the alarm will sound.
The web Browser Using options Internet gives you a fast, full-colour world of Press to view options. games, music, news, sport, entertainment Refresh – Update the current web page. and much more, right on your mobile phone. Save to bookmarks – Add the current web Wherever you are and whatever you enjoy.
MAC address of your Voicemail service - Allows you to select • LG-E617g into the router. your carrier's voicemail service. You can You can find the MAC address in the obtain this number from your service following user interface: Touch Apps provider.
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Settings Voicemail settings - If you are using Caller ID - Choose whether to display • • your carrier's voicemail service, this option your number on an outgoing call. allows you to enter the phone number to Call waiting - If call waiting is •...
technology that enables two-way Private Networks (VPNs) that you've communication between electronic previously configured. Allows you to add devices. It operates over a distance of different types of VPN. a few centimetres. You can share your NOTE: You must set a lock screen content with an NFC tag or another device PIN or password before you can use by simply touching it with your device.
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Settings Font size - Change the display size. of music, video, games, other media, • and ringtones & notifications. See ‘Touch Front key light - Set the front key LED • feedback & system’. time. RINGTONE & NOTIFICATIONS < Home screen > Phone ringtone - Allows you to set your •...
BATTERY INFORMATION WARNING View the amount of power consumed by Formatting a memory card will your device. permanently delete all data from the < Apps > memory card. You can view and manage the applications. INTERNAL STORAGE - View the internal •...
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Settings < Security > Clear credentials - Erase the credential • contents from the device and reset the Change the settings for securing your device password. and the SIM or USIM card. < Language & input > SIM CARD LOCK Use the language &...
Set time: Set the current time manually. • NOTE: If you select factory data reset, it Select time zone: Set your home time • will erase all of your personal data from zone. your phone’s system memory, including Use 24-hour format: Set to the time to •...
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PC Suite Wi-Fi connection - Tick this Show touches: Set to show the pointer • • checkbox to use LG PC Suite with Wi-Fi when you touch the screen. connection. Please note that the Wi-Fi Show screen updates: Set to flash areas •...
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the background. Show all ANRs: Set the device to alert • you to unresponsive applications that are running in the background. < About phone > View legal information and check phone status and software version.
USB data cable. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer This feature allows you to update the firmware version available for your device. firmware on your phone to a newer version...
® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to Copyright 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All • 320x240. rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its DivX , DivX Certified and associated ® ®...
Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG-E617g. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Battery Data cable User Guide Connect your LG-E617g Learn more about to a PC. your LG-E617g. Stereo headset LG Tag NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while 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 in the SIM error Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted.
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No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective Replace charger. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. Number not The Fixed dialling number Check the Settings menu and turn the function permitted function is on.
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. Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono headset or Car Kit and share pictures, videos, contacts, etc.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Google™ Do I have to log into Gmail Once you log into Gmail, you don't need to Service whenever I want to access log into Gmail again. Gmail? Gmail Log-In Google Service Is it possible to filter No, email filtering is not supported via the emails? phone.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to Phone Only Gmail and MS Exchange server synchronize my contacts Function (company email server) contacts can be from all my email synchronized. Synchronization accounts? If you transferred a contact with the W & P functions saved into the number, you will not be able to use those features.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu 2. Touch System Settings > Lock screen. 3. Touch Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears. 4.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you have forgotten your pattern: If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, touch the forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with your Google account to unlock your phone.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Do not operate your phone for at least a minute, while the hard reset is carried out. You will then be able to switch your phone back on. Phone Will I know when my Function Yes, you will receive a notification. memory is full? Memory The phone has multilingual capabilities.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will When Wi-Fi and 3G are Phone be no notification when your phone switches both available, which Function from one to the other.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it for your alarm. Phone 1. Touch and hold a song in a library list. Can I use music files for Function In the menu that opens, touch Set as my alarm? ringtone.
4. Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase. 5. During the applicable warranty period, LG will repair or replace at LG’s sole option, without charge to the original end user, any defective component part of the phone or accessory.
5. Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible. 6. Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories. 7. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.