LG Escape 2 Owners Manual

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Important Notice
6  
Press the Volume Keys to highlight Ye s  once more, then press the Power/Lock Key 
to con rm.
 WARNING
 
 If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM li\
censes will 
be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performi\
ng a Hard 
Reset.
5.  Opening and switching applications
Multitasking is easy with Android; you can keep more than one applicatio\
n running at the 
same time. There is no need to quit an application before opening anothe\
r. Use and switch 
between several open applications. Android manages each application, sto\
pping and starting 
them as needed to make sure that idle applications dont consume resourc\
es 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 a\
pp 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 l\
eft 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 oper\
ate it, remove the 
battery and reinsert it. Then power the phone back on. 
						

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Getting to know your phone
Front view
Proximity SensorEarpiece
Headset Jack
Front Camera Lens
Microphone
 NOTE: Proximity sensor 
 
 When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turn\
s the 
backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is ne\
ar your ear
. 
This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activati\
ng the touch 
screen during calls.
 WARNING
 
 Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the disp\
lay and touch 
screen functions. Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protecto\
rs or any other 
type of protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction. 
						

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Getting to know your phone
Microphone Volume Keys
NFC Touch Point
Charger/USB port Power/Lock Key
Rear Camera Lens
Speaker Flash
Power/Lock 
Key

Turn your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key.
 Press once quickly to lock/unlock the screen.
V

olume Keys While the screen is off: Press and hold the Volume Up Key to launch QuickMemo+.
 Press and hold the Volume Down Key to launch the camera.
While the screen is on: From the Home screen, press to change the ringer type.
 While listening to music or on a call, press to adjust the volume.
 WARNING
 
 The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.
 
 Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, which is part\
 of the NFC 
antenna. 
						

							14Getting to know your phone
Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you need to set it up.
1  
To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift 
off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below

. 
						

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Getting to know your phone
2  
Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the \
 gure. Make 
sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward.
 WARNING
 
 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card hap\
pens to be 
lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a LG Service Center to r\
emove the 
memory card.
 NOTE: 
 
 Only microSIM cards work with this device. 
						

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3  
Insert the battery.
4  To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the batte\
ry compartment  and press it down until it clicks into place . 
						

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Getting to know your phone
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger to ch\
arge the battery. A 
computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the phone \
to it using the USB 
cable.
 WARNING
 
 Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapprov\
ed chargers, 
batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay
. This can also cause the 
battery to explode or damage the device, which is not covered by the war\
ranty.
The Charger/USB Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Insert the c\
harger and plug it 
into a power outlet.
 NOTE: 
 
 Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging. 
						

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Inserting a memory card
Your device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Depending on the memory c\
ard 
manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your\
 device.
 WARNING
 
 Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an \
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt t\
he data 
stored in it.
 NOTE: 
 
 Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory car\
ds.
1   Remove the back cover.
2   Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.
3  Replace the back cover. 
						

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Getting to know your phone
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
1  
Tap 
 >  >  > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card.
2   Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card.
 WARNING
 
 Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or access\
ing 
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage t\
o the memory 
card or device. LG is not responsible for losses that result from the mi\
suse of damaged 
memory cards, including the loss of data.
Locking and unlocking the device
Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The 
device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified perio\
d. This helps to prevent 
accidental taps and saves battery power. 
To unlock the device, press the  Power/Lock Key and swipe the screen in any direction.
 NOTE: 
 
 Double-tapping on the screen also can wake up the screen instead of the \
 Power/
Lock Key. 
						

							20Getting to know your phone
Changing the screen lock method
You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessi\
ng your personal 
information.
1  
Tap 
 >  >  > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock. 
2   Select a desired screen lock from Knock Code, Pattern, PIN and Password.
 NOTE: 
 
 Create or sign in to a Google account before setting an screen lock and \
remember the 
backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock.
 Caution! 
 
 If you havent created or signed in to a Google account on the phone and\
 you forgot 
your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset\
. Performing 
a hard reset deletes all user applications and user data. Please remembe\
r to back up 
any important data before performing a hard reset.
 TIP! Smart Lock
 
 You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set it to keep 
your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected t\
o it, when 
its in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognise\
s your face.
 
 Setting up Smart Lock
1  Tap 
 >  > .
2   Tap  Display tab > Lock screen > Smart Lock.
3   Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you\
 need to set up 
a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password).