LG G Pad F 8.0 Instruction Manual

10Getting 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.  

11Getting to know your device
Volume keysAllow
	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...

12Getting to know your device
Connecting cables to the ports
1. Charging the battery
The	Charger/USB 	Port 	is 	located 	at 	the 	bottom 	of 	the 	device. 	Insert 	the 	charger 	and	
plug 	it 	into 	a 	power 	outlet.
Charge 	the 	battery 	before 	using 	it 	for 	first 	time. 	Use 	the 	charger 	included 	with 	your	
device 	to 	charge 	the 	battery. 	A 	computer 	can 	also 	be 	used 	to 	charge 	the 	battery 	by	
connecting 	the 	device 	to 	it 	using 	the 	USB 	cable.  

13Getting to know your device
 WARNING
Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved 
chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause a battery charging delay or display 
a pop-up message regarding slow charging. This can also cause the battery 
to explode or damage the device, which is not covered by the warranty.
NOTE: •	Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do not remove 
the embedded battery. 
•	The battery must be fully charged initially to...

14Getting to know your device
NOTE: •	Only devices that meet the USB specs may connect to the USB peripheral port.
•	If you are experiencing errors with device recognition, please use a shorter USB 
cable or check the USB Hub with external power supply (Self-Powered Hub).
•	Only file systems such as FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS are supported for the 
external USB storage device.
•	Transferring data through both USB devices at the same time is not supported. 
The first device that is connected has priority. The...

15Getting to know your device
SIM card slot
microSD card slot
3  If 	you 	want 	to 	use 	a 	memory 	card, 	insert 	the 	memory 	card 	into 	the 	lower 	slot. 	Make	
sure 	the 	gold 	contact 	area 	is 	facing 	upwards. 	Slide 	the 	microSD 	card 	into 	the 	slot 	until	
it 	“clicks” 	into 	place 	and 	then 	close 	the 	slot 	cover.
NOTE:•	Cards must be positioned as shown.
•	MicroSD card is not included.
•	Only microSIM cards work with this device.
•	Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type,...

16Getting to know your device
Removing the memory card
Before	removing 	the 	memory 	card, 	first 	unmount 	it 	for 	safe 	removal.
1   Tap 	
	> 		> 		> 	Storage 	> 	Unmount SD card .
2   Open 	the 	card 	slot 	cover 	and 	press 	the 	memory 	card 	in 	to 	unlock 	it. 	Then 	pull 	it 	out	
of 	the 	slot.
  WARNING
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing 
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to 
the memory card or device. LG is not...

17Getting to know your device
NOTE: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and 
remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.
Caution!  If you haven't created a Google account on the device and you 
forgot your PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard 
reset. If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be 
deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing 
a hard reset.
TIP! Smart Lock•	You...

18Your Home screen
Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here	are 	some 	tips 	on 	how 	to 	navigate 	on 	your 	device.
•	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.
•	Drag 	– 	Touch 	and 	hold 	an 	item 	for 	a 	moment 	and 	then, 	without 	lifting 	your 	finger, 	
move 	your 	finger 	on...

19Your Home screen
Home screen
The	Home 	screen 	is 	the 	starting 	point 	for 	many 	applications 	and 	functions. 	It 	allows	
you 	to 	add 	items 	like 	app 	shortcuts 	and 	Google 	widgets 	to 	give 	you 	instant 	access 	to	
information 	and 	applications. 	This 	is 	the 	default 	canvas 	and 	accessible 	from 	any 	menu	
by 	tapping 	
.
Status Bar
Application Icons
Location Indicator
Quick Button Area
Home Touch Buttons
Shows	the 	device's 	status 	information, 	including 	the 	time, 	signal...