LG G2 User Guide

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Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 1 cm (0.39 inches) from the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1 cm (0.39 inches) must be maintained between the user's body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used. 
Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 1 cm (0.39...

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Important notice
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. Phone memory 
When there is less than 10% of space available in your phone memory, your phone cannot receive new messages. You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages, to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
1  Ta p   >  > Apps tab >...

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NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the device is in your 
pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save battery power.
To check the battery power level:
•	Ta p   >  > Apps tab >  Settings > General tab > About phone > Battery.
The battery status (charging or discharging) and battery level (percentage charged) is displayed at the top of the screen.
To monitor and control how battery power is being used:
•	Ta p   >  > Apps tab >  Settings > General tab > About phone...

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4. Using an unlock pattern
Set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Tap  >  > Apps tab >  Settings > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Pattern. This opens a screen that will guide you through how to draw a screen unlock pattern. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock pattern.
Caution: Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.
 WARNING
Precautions to take...

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NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have forgotten 
your Unlock Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN.
5.  Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) 
to initialize it.
1  Turn the power off.
2  Press and hold the Power/Lock key + Volume Down key on the back of the phone.
3  Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key...

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1  Touch and hold the Home Key . A list of recently used applications will be displayed.
2  Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous app running in the background on the phone. Make sure to tap Back Key  to exit an app after using it.•	To stop applications, tap Task Manager from the recent apps list, then tap Stop or Stop all.
•	To remove an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right. To clear all apps, tap Clear all. 
7.  Transferring...

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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.
10.   Do not connect your phone when you power on/off 
your PC
Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on \
or off as it might result in PC errors.
11. Hardware key control mode
If your phone display is damaged or broken, you can...

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Phone overview
Back Key 
•	Return to the previous screen. Exit an app after using it.
Front Camera Lens
Home Key 
•	Return to the Home screen from any screen.
Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor
Earpiece
Touch Screen
Menu Key
•	Check what options are available.
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. This extends battery 
life and prevents you from...

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 WARNING•  This part encloses the battery compartment. Please do not open the back cover.•  Be careful not to damage the NFC touch point on the phone, which is part of the NFC antenna.
Volume Keys
•	On the home screen: Controls ringer volume.
•	During a call: Control your earpiece volume.
•	When playing a track: Controls volume continuously.
Headset Jack
Eject Button ApertureSIM Card Tray
Main MicrophoneSpeaker
Charger/USB port
Power/Lock Key 
•	Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this...

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Installing the micro-USIM card
Before you start exploring your new phone, you may choose to insert the micro-USIM card.
The eject button is a small round aperture just above the tray door. To install a new micro-USIM card:
1  Insert the micro-USIM ejection tool that comes with the phone (or a thin pin) into the eject button aperture, and push gently but firmly until the tray pops out.
2  Remove the tray and place the micro-USIM card inside it, with the contacts out and the angled corner to the right....