LG G2 User Guide

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Incoming call vibration – Sets the incoming call vibration Options.
Gentle vibration – Checkmark to gradually increasing vibration up to current strength set.
Ringtone with vibration – Checkmark to set the phone to vibrate in addition to the ringtone when you receive calls.
Voice notifications – Tap the Voice notifications switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows your device to incoming call and message events automatically.
Notification sound – Allows you to set the sound for notifications. You can also add a sound by tapping  at 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
< Home screen > 
Set the Theme,  Wallpaper, Screen swipe effect, Allow Home screen looping, or Portrait view only. 
Home backup & restore – You can backup and restore app/widget layouts and themes.
Help – Tap to view help information on Home screen. 
< Lock screen >
Select screen lock – Set a screen lock type to secure your phone. Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. Set None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.
If you have enabled a Pattern lock type when you turn on your phone or wake up the 
screen, you will be asked to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen.
Screen swipe effect – Sets the screen swipe effect options. Choose
from Ripple, Dewdrop, White hole, Particle, and Crystal.  
						

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Settings
NOTE: This setting name may be Pattern effect if the Screen lock is set to 
Pattern.
Weather animation – Checkmark to show weather animation for current
location or primary city set in Weather based on auto data updates.
Wallpaper – Sets your Lock screen wallpaper. Select it from Gallery or
Wallpaper gallery.
Shortcuts – Allows you to change the shortcuts on the Swipe Lock screen.
Owner info – Checkmark to set the device owner’s name to be displayed on the Lock screen. Tap  to enter the text to be displayed as the Owner info.
Lock timer – Sets the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out.
Power button instantly locks – Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when the Power/Lock Key is pressed. This setting overrides the Security lock timer setting.
< Front touch buttons >
Set the Front Touch Keys displayed at the bottom of all of the screens. Set which ones are displayed, their position on the bar, and what they look like. Select the keys and order, the theme, and the background.
< SCREEN >
Brightness – Adjusts the brightness of the screen. For best battery
performance, use the dimmest comfortable brightness.
Screen timeout – Sets the amount of time before the screen times out.
Screen-off effect – Sets the screen-off effect. Choose from Fade out,
Black hole, and Retro TV.
Auto-rotate screen – Checkmark to set the phone to automatically rotate the screen based on the phone orientation (portrait or landscape).
Daydream – Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows the set screensaver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping while docked and/or charging. 
Choose from Clock, Colours, Photo Frame, and Photo Table.  
						

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< FONT >
Font type – Sets the type of font used for the phone and menus.
Font size – Sets the size of the font displayed in the phone and menus.
< SMART ON >
Smart screen – Checkmark to keep the screen from timing-out when the device detects your eyes looking at the screen.
Smart video – Checkmark to pause the video when it doesn't detect your eyes looking at the screen.
< ADVANCED SETTINGS >
Notification LED – Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On will activate the LED light for the notifications you select, in the colour you set for each one.
Aspect ratio correction – Allows you to change the aspect ratio of a downloaded application to fix screen distortion.
General
< Gestures >
Screen on/off – Checkmark to enable KnockON to turn the screen on and off. Quickly double-tap center screen to turn it on. Double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off. For the best results, do not move the phone while using the KnockON feature.
Answer an incoming call – Checkmark to enable you to bring the phone to your ear to automatically answer the incoming call.
Fade out ringtone – Checkmark to enable you to pick up the phone from the flat surface to fade out the incoming call ringtone.
Silence incoming calls – Checkmark to enable you to flip the phone to silence incoming calls.
Snooze or turn off alarm – Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the device to 
snooze or stop the alarm.  
						

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Settings
Pause video – Checkmark to enable you to simply flip the device to pause the currently playing video.
Move Home screen items – Checkmark to enable you to move an icon to another screen by tilting the phone. Tap and hold the icon and tilt the phone left or right, then let go on the screen where you want the icon.
Help – Opens a help guide on how to use the Gestures features of your device.
Motion sensor calibration – Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.
< One-handed operation >
Dial keypad – Checkmark to enable you move the dial keypad to the right or left side of the device. Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other.
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.
Gesture control – Checkmark to enable you to swipe the keyboard left or right to adjust the position of LG keyboard.
Lock screen – Checkmark to enable you move the PIN Lock screen keypad to the right or left side of the device. Simply tap the arrow to move it to one side or the other.
Help – Displays information regarding one-handed operation.
< Storage >
INTERNAL STORAGE – View the internal storage usage.
< Battery >
BATTERY INFORMATION
The Battery charge information is displayed on a battery graphic along with the percentage of the remaining charge and its status.  Touch the Battery charge icon to display the Battery use screen to see battery usage level and battery use details. It displays which components and applications are using the most battery power. Tap one of the entries to see more detailed information.  
						

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Battery percentage – Checkmark to display the battery level percentage on the Status Bar next to the battery icon.
BATTERY SAVER
Tap the Battery saver switch to toggle it On or Off. Tap Battery saver to access the following settings:
Turn Battery saver on – Sets the battery charge percent level that will automatically turn on Battery saver. Choose from Immediately, 10% battery, 20% battery, 30% battery, and 50% battery.
BATTERY SAVING ITEMS
Auto-sync – Checkmark to turn off Auto-sync when Battery saver is activated.
Wi-Fi – Checkmark to turn Wi-Fi off when data is not being used while Battery saver is activated.
Bluetooth – Checkmark to turn Bluetooth off when not connected while Battery saver is activated.
Vibrate on touch – Checkmark to turn off touch feedback when Battery saver is activated.
Brightness – Checkmark to set the screen brightness when Battery saver is activated. Ta p   to change the setting.
Screen timeout – Checkmark to set the screen timeout when Battery saver is activated. Tap the Settings icon to change the setting.
Notification LED – Checkmark to turn off the LED light for notifications when Battery saver is activated.
< Apps >
View and manage your applications.
< Slide Aside >
Tap the Slide Aside switch to toggle it on to use Slide Aside feature. (Please see Slide Aside.)  
						

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Settings
< Accounts & sync >
Permits applications to synchronize data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them. Deselecting this setting can save battery power and lower (but  not eliminate) data usage.
< Cloud >
Add a cloud account to quickly and easily use cloud service on LG apps. 
< 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.
< Location access >
Access to my location – If you select Google's location service, your phone determines your approximate location using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. When you select this option, you're asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use your location when providing these services.
GPS satellites – If you select GPS satellites, your phone determines your location to street-level accuracy.
Wi-Fi & mobile network location – Lets apps use data from sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location.
< Security >
Encrypt phone – Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on.
Set up SIM card lock – Set up Micro-USIM card lock or change the Micro-USIM card PIN.
Password typing visible – Show the last character of the hidden password as you type.
Device administrators – View or deactivate phone administrators.  
						

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Unknown sources – Default setting to install non-Play store applications.
Verify apps – Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm.
Trusted credentials – Display trusted CA certificates.
Install from storage – Choose to install encrypted certificates.
Clear credentials – Remove all certificates.
< Language & input >
Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on-screen keyboard, including words you've added to its dictionary.
< Backup & reset >
Change the settings for managing your settings and data.
Backup my data – Set to backup your settings and application data to the Google server.
Backup account – Set to backup your account.
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.
Factory data reset – Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. If you reset the phone this way, you are prompted to re-enter the same information as when you first started Android.
< Date & time >
Use Date & time settings to set how dates will be displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network.
< Accessibility >
Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.  
						

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Settings
NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable.
< PC connection >
Select USB connection method – Set the desired mode: Charge phone, Media sync (MTP), Tethering, LG software or Send images (PTP).
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.
On-Screen Phone – Check this  to receive Wi-Fi connection request from On-Screen Phone.
Help – Help for LG software.
< Accessory >
QuickWindow case – Activate to make features, such as music, weather, and clock, available in small view when using the QuickWindow case.
USB storage – Sets the Plug & Pop feature for USB storage. Checkmark the App panel option to automatically display the app panel when connecting an OTG (On-the-Go) USB cable. Tap Edit app panel to change the applications you want to make available.
Earphone – Sets the Plug & Pop feature for earphones. Checkmark the App panel option to automatically display the app panel when connecting an earphone. Tap Edit app panel to change the applications you want to make available.
< About phone >
View legal information and check your phone status and software version.
< Regulatory and Safety Information >
To view regulatory and safety information, tap  Settings > General tab > About phone > Regulatory and Safety.  
						

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"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.
With your "LG PC Suite" PC Software, You Can...
•	Manage and play your media contents (music, movie, picture) on your PC.
•	Send multimedia contents to your device.
•	Synchronize data (schedules, contacts, bookmarks) in your device and PC.
•	Backup the applications in your device.
•	Update the softwares in your device.
•	Backup and restore the device data.
•	Play multimedia contents of your PC from your device.
•	Backup and create and edit the memos in your device
NOTE: You can use the Help menu from the application to find out how to use 
your "LG PC Suite" PC software.
Installing "LG PC Suite" PC Software
"LG PC Suite" PC software can be downloaded from the webpage of LG.
1  Go to www.lg.com and select a country of your choice.
2  Go to Support > MOBILE SUPPORT > LG Mobile Phones > Select the Model  or Go to Support > Mobile > Select the Model.
3  Click PC SYNC from MANUALS & DOWNLOAD and click DOWNLOAD to download "LG PC Suite" PC software.
PC software (LG PC Suite)  
						

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System Requirements for "LG PC Suite" PC software
•	OS: Windows XP (Service pack 3) 32bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
•	CPU: 1 GHz or higher processors
•	Memory: 512 MB or higher RAMs
•	Graphic card: 1024 x 768 resolution, 32 bit colour or higher
•	HDD: 500 MB or more free hard disk space (More free hard disk space may be 
needed depending on the volume of data stored.)
•	Required software: LG integrated drivers, Windows Media Player 10 or later
NOTE: LG Integrated USB Driver
LG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device and PC and 
installed automatically when you install "LG PC Suite" PC software application.
Synchronizing your Device to a PC
Data from your device and PC can be synchronized easily with "LG PC Suite" PC software for your convenience. Contacts, schedules and bookmarks can be synchronized.
The procedure is as follows:
1  Connect your device to PC. (Use a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection.)
2  The Select USB connection method will appear, then select LG software.
3  After connection, run the program and select the device section from the category on the left side of the screen.
4  Click Personal information to select.
5  Select the checkbox of contents to synchronize and click the Sync button.
NOTE: To synchronize your phone with your PC, you need to install LG PC 
Suite onto your PC. Please refer to previous pages to install LG PC Suite.
PC software (LG PC Suite)