LG G3 User Guide

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6.  Connecting your phone to a computer via USB
1  Use the USB cable that was provided with your phone to connect the 
phone to a USB port on your computer. You'll receive a notifi cation that the 
USB is connected and can see USB connection mode screen.
2  Tap Media device (MTP) or Send images (PTP) to confi rm that you want to 
transfer fi les between your phone and the computer.
When the phone is connected as USB storage, you receive a notification. Your 
phone is recognized as a device on your...

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9. When the screen freezes
If the phone does not respond to user input or the screen freezes:
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key  for 10 seconds to reboot it.
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 answer an incoming call, 
end a call, or turn off an alarm using the hardware keys.
1...

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To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key  on the back side 
of the phone for 3 seconds.
To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key 
 on the back side of the 
phone for 3 seconds and tap Power off and OK to confirm.
Front view
Front Camera Lens
-  Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on 
supported applications.
Proximity Sensor
-  Senses proximity toward other objects, such as your head 
during a call, so that you do not accidentally activate 
unwanted features....

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Warning! Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage 
its LCD and touch screen functionalities. Do not cover the LCD’s proximity 
sensor with a protective film. This can cause the sensor to malfunction.
Side view
Volume KeysBack Camera Lens  LDAF Sensor 
(Laser Detection 
Auto-Focus 
Sensor)
SpeakerFlashPower/Lock Key 
NFC Touch  Point
IR (Infrared) 
LED
Microphone
Charger/
USB Port
3.5mm 
Headset Jack
NOTE: LDAF Sensor (Laser Detection Auto-focus Sensor) :
This sensor measures the...

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Rear view
Battery Back cover
Micro SIM/
microSD Card 
slot
Notice
The NFC antenna for this model is on the back cover.  
Getting to know your phone 

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Installing the SIM card and battery
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert 
the SIM card and battery: 
1  Hold the phone on your hand fi rmly. With the other hand, lift the back 
cover using the fi ngertip cutout located on the left side of the cover and 
remove it.
2  Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area 
on the card is facing downwards.
NOTE: Please insert the notched side of the SIM card first. Refer to the 
image...

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Getting to know your phone
3  Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone 
and the battery  and press the battery down until it clicks into place .
4  Replace the back cover of the phone . Apply a steady downward 
pressure until the back cover clicks into place . 

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Charging your phone
1  Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown below. The USB symbol 
on the USB cable should face toward you.
2  Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone's Charger/Accessory 
Port. Make sure the USB symbol is facing upwards.
Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged 
to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.  

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Getting to know your phone
NOTE: • The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.• Your phone has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage this 
rear area, as that will cause loss of performance.
When the battery becomes fully discharged and you connect the phone to a 
charger, the LED lights for the keys at the bottom of the phone will blink. This 
is normal operation for a completely discharged battery to prevent overflowing 
current because the phone is...

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NOTE: Some downloaded applications store data on the microSD card 
as well as on the phone. Due to this feature, if you skip the unmount 
procedure, it can cause an error because information between the microSD 
card and the phone is not accorded properly. In the worst case, the microSD 
card can be corrupted or damaged.
Removing the microSD card
To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, you must first unmount it.
1  From the Home screen, tap  >  > Settings > General tab > Storage > 
Unmount...