LG G2 User Guide

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Charging your phone
Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.
 WARNING
Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved 
chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay or po\
p 
up the message regarding slow charging, Or this can cause the battery to 
explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.
The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet.
NOTE:   •	The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.•	Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.  
						

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Locking and unlocking the screen
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power.
When you are not using the phone, press the Power/Lock key  to lock your phone. 
If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications).
To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock key . The Lock screen will appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock your Home screen. The last screen you viewed will open.
KnockON
You can lock or unlock the screen just by double-tapping.
To activate KnockON feature
1  Ta p  >  > Apps tab >  Settings > General tab > Gestures.
2  Place a checkmark on Screen on/off.Double-tap the center screen quickly to unlock the screen. To lock the screen, double-tap the status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen. 
NOTE: When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity 
sensor. Doing so will turn the screen off immediately after turning it on in order 
to prevent abnormal turning on in your pocket or bag.
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Stereo headset with microphone
With the headset connected, you can enjoy music or video with stereo sound, and easily switch from your music/video to take and end calls.
< Front >Volume Up/Down Buttons
Call/End Button
•	For an incoming call, press to receive or end a call.
•	When you listen to music, press to stop playback or resume. 
Press twice to play the next track. 
< Back >
Microphone
1  Plug in the headset as shown below.  
						

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Getting to know your phone
2  The applications panel displays and you can select an app to run.
NOTE: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to 
show the applications panel. Please see < Accessory >.
3  If a call is coming when the headset is connected to the phone, press the  to take the call. 
4  To end the call, press the  again. 
Plug & Pop
Plug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone or On-the-Go device, such as a mouse or keyboard.
1  Plug in earphone or OTG (On-the-Go) device (i.e., mouse, keyboard, etc.).
2  The applications panel will display and you can select an app to run.
NOTE: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to 
show the applications panel.
 XTa p   >  > Apps tab >  Settings > General tab > Accessory  > USB storage or Earphone.  
						

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Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.
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. For example, to open a contact's available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu o\
pens.
Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.
Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first tap it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out while viewing the picture.
Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or Maps, or when browsing pictures.
Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation.
NOTE:•	To select an item, tap the center of the icon.•	Do not press too hard; the tap screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, 
yet firm tap.
•	Use the tip of your finger to tap the option you want. Be careful not to tap 
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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application shortcuts, or 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
Shows phone's status information including the time, 
signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
Widget
Widgets are self-contained applications that can be 
accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home 
screen or an extended home screen. Unlike a shortcut, 
the Widget appears as an on-screen application.
Application Icons
Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it.
Location Indicator
Indicates which Home screen canvas you are viewing.
Quick Key Area
Provides one-touch access to the function in any home 
screen canvas. 
Front Touch Keys
Extended home screen  
The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space\
 for adding icons, widgets, and more.
 XSlide your finger left or right across the Home screen. 
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Customizing the Home screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, widgets or changing wallpapers. 
To add items on your Home screen
1  Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 
2  In the Add Mode menu, select the item you wish to add. You will then see this added item on the Home screen.
3  Drag it to the desired location and lift your finger.
TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps menu, 
touch and hold the application you want to add.
To remove an item from the Home screen
 XHome screen > touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag it to .
To add an app as a Quick key 
 XFrom the Apps menu or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon and drag it to the Quick key area. Up to 7 apps can be added. 
To remove an app from the Quick key area   
 XTouch and hold the desired quick key and drag it to .
NOTE:   Apps key cannot be removed.
To customize apps icons on the Home screen   
1  Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon  will appear in the upper right corner of the application.
2  Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size. 
3  Ta p  OK to save the change.  
						

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Returning to recently-used applications
1  Touch and hold . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently.
2  Tap an icon to open the application. Or tap  to return to your previous screen.
Notifications panel
Notifications alert  you the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.
When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons such as  Wi-Fi or battery strength shown on the right.
NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service 
provider.
Pending 
notificationsBluetooth, Wi-Fi & 
battery status
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Opening the notifications panel
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. 
Quick Toggle Area
Tap each quick toggle key to turn it on/off. Touch 
and hold the key to access the settings menu of the 
function. To see more toggle keys, swipe left or right. 
Ta p  
 to remove, add, or rearrange toggle keys.
QSlide Apps
Tap a QSlide app to open as a small window on your 
screen. Tap 
 to remove, add, or rearrange QSlide 
apps.
Tap to clear all the notifications. 
Notifications
The current notifications are listed, each with a brief 
description. Tap a notification to view it. 
To close the notifications panel, touch and drag the tab 
toward the top of the screen.  
Indicator icons on the Status Bar
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more.   
						

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The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.
IconDescriptionIconDescription
No SIM card insertedRinger is silenced
No network signal availableVibrate mode is on
Airplane mode is onBattery fully charged
Connected to a Wi-Fi networkBattery is charging
Wired headset connectedPhone is connected to PC via USB cable
Call in progressDownloading data
Missed callUploading data
Bluetooth is onGPS is on
NFC is onReceiving location data from GPS
System warningData is synchronizing
An alarm is setNew Gmail message available
New voicemail availableNew Hangouts message available
Your Home screen