LG G3 User Guide

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Settings
NOTE: Mobile Hotspots requires an appropriate data plan. Devices 
connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from your data plan. Plans are 
not unlimited and significant charges may be incurred if the included data 
allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the number of 
devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, others 
will be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection.
HelpTap to view help information on the Mobile Hotspot and Bluetooth tethering 
functions.
Wi-Fi CallingRefer to page 86 for Wi-Fi calling.
Mobile networksYou can set whether to enable or disable data access on your phone. 
Data enabled - Select whether to enable or disable data access.
Data roaming - Select whether to enable or disable data access while roaming.
Network mode - Allows you to choose your preferred network mode.
Access point names - You can select the access point name, add a new APN,
or reset to default.
Use only 2G networks - Select to only use 2G networks.
Network operators - Allows you to select a network operator (if necessary).
VPNFrom your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks 
(VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local 
network, such as your corporate network. 
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required 
to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can 
connect to your company's local network. You can get this information from 
your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, you must 
set the screen lock option (Pattern, PIN, or Password only). 
						

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Add a Basic VPN Connection
1  From the Home screen, tap  >  > Settings.
2  Select the Networks tab.
3  Tap Tethering & networks > VPN > Basic VPN > Add Basic VPN network. 
NOTE: You must change your screen lock before you use credential storage. 
You can set a pattern, PIN, or password.
4  Enter the VPN network according to the security details you have obtained 
from your network administrator. 
5  When fi nished, tap Save. 
Add a LG VPN Connection
1  From the Home screen, tap  >  > Settings.
2  Select the Networks tab.
3  Tap Tethering & networks > VPN > LG VPN > Add LG VPN network.
NOTE: You must set the local key store password before you use LG VPN 
credential storage.
4  Enter the VPN network according to the security details you have obtained 
from your network administrator.
5  When fi nished, tap Save.
Sound tab
Sound profile
Allows you to set the sound profile to Sound, Vibrate only, or Silent.
Volumes 
Adjust the phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 
						

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Vibrate strength
Allows you to set the vibrate strength for calls, notifications, and touch 
feedback.
Quiet mode
Tap the switch  to enable this function. Tap the Quiet mode menu title to 
open a screen to set the days and times to automatically turn off all sounds 
except for alarms and media and to set allowed calls during the quiet mode.
Ringtone 
Select the ringtone for incoming calls.
Notification sound
Select the ringtone for notifications such as new messages receipt or calendar 
events.
Ringtone with vibration
Checkmark for vibration feedback for calls.
Vibration Type
Allows you to set a vibration type for notifications.
Vibrate on tap
Vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI 
interactions.
Sound effects
This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on 
the dial pad, selecting on-screen options, and more.
Message/call voice notifications
Allows the device to read out the incoming call and the message event 
automatically. 
						

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Display tab
Home screen
Select Home - Select the desired Home theme. Choose from Home (standard 
Android layout) or EasyHome (simplified version for users less familiar with 
Android navigation).
Smart Bulletin - Include an additional home screen showing customized info.
Wallpaper - Allows you to set the Home screen wallpaper.
Screen swipe effect - Choose the desired type of effect to display when you 
swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next. 
Allow Home screen looping - Allows you to select the type of effect to display 
when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next.
Home backup & restore - Select to backup and restore app/widget 
configurations.
Help - Touch to get information on using the Home screen of your device.
Lock screen
Select screen lock - Select the desired option to secure your phone from the 
below.
None - No lock screen.
Swipe - Swipe any part of the screen to unlock screen. 
Face Unlock - Unlocks the screen through facial recognition. Follow the 
prompts. You are asked to select Pattern and/or PIN as a backup.
Knock Code - The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock 
code using a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the 
Home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence 
on the screen.
Pattern - Allows you to set a pattern as your screen lock. It's recommended 
that you enter a backup PIN as well in case you forget the pattern. 
PIN - Enter a numeric PIN to unlock the screen. 
						

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Password - Enter a password to unlock the screen.
Screen swipe effect - Select the screen effect you want to use when unlocking 
the screen.
Wallpaper - Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen.
Widgets - Allows you to display widgets on the lock screen.
Missed calls & new messages - Shows notifications of missed calls and new 
messages on the Lock screen.
Shortcuts - Customize shortcuts on the lock screen.
1  From the Home screen, tap  >  > Settings > Display tab > Lock screen 
> Shortcuts.
2  Tap the icon you want to replace and select the app you want to replace it 
with.
3  Tap Save.
Weather animation - Show weather animation for current location or primary 
city set in the Weather app.
Contact info for lost phone - Select whether to display the owner information 
on the lock screen and customize the owner information.
Lock timer - Allows you to set 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.
Home touch buttons 
Select the front touch button combination, theme and if you want to use a 
transparent background.
Font type 
Select the desired font type.
Font size 
Select the desired font size. 
						

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Brightness 
Adjust the screen brightness by using the slider. Tap Auto to set the brightness 
to automatically change.
Notification LED
Select which type of notifications to display the front or back side LEDs for.
Auto-rotate screen 
Set to switch orientation automatically when you rotate the phone.
Screen timeout 
Set the time delay before the screen automatically turns off.
Smart screen 
Checkmark this option to keep screen on when the phone detects your face 
looking at the screen.
Screen-off effect
Set the screen off effect used when the screen turns off.
Daydream 
Select the screensaver to display when the phone is sleeping while docked 
and/or charging.
General tab
Language & input 
Select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the 
on-screen keyboard, including words that you’ve added to its dictionary.
Language - Choose a language to use on your phone.
Spelling correction - Allows spelling corrections when using the on-screen 
keyboard. 
						

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Settings
Default - Allows you to select the default keyboard type.
Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Google voice typing and LG  
Keyboard. Tap 
 to configure each keyboard’s settings. 
Voice Search - Touch to configure the Voice Search settings.
Text-to-speech output - Touch to set the preferred engine or general settings 
for text-to-speech output.
Pointer speed - Adjust the pointer speed.
Location 
Turn on 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.
Accounts & sync
Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to add, remove, and manage your 
Google and other supported accounts. You also use these settings to control 
how and whether all applications send, receive, and sync data on their own 
schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically. 
Gmail
TM, Calendar, and other applications may also have their own settings to 
control how they synchronize data; see the sections on those applications for 
details. Touch Add account to add new account.
Cloud
Register and add cloud account to quickly and easily use cloud service on LG 
apps.
NOTE: 
If the mobile network is enabled, additional charges may apply, depending 
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Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have 
installed on your phone.
NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable.
TalkBack - Allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people with 
impaired vision by providing verbal feedback. Tap the switch 
 the top right 
corner of the screen to turn it on. Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen to 
adjust the TalkBack settings.
Font size - Checkmark to increase the size of the text.
Invert colors - Increases the color contrast for people with difficulty perceiving 
color.
Color adjustment - Allows you to view the screen with greater color contrast. 
Tap the switch 
 at the top right corner of the screen to turn it on. Then tap 
the screen and drag across the screen in any direction until you see the color 
contrast you want to use.
Touch zoom - When this feature is turned on, you can zoom in and out by 
triple-tapping the screen.
Message/call voice notifications - Announces incoming calls and messages 
out loud.
Screen shades - Dims the screen's backlight.
Accessibility shortcut - Open accessibility options quickly on any screen.
Text-to-speech output - Text-to-speech output provides audible readout of 
text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming 
calls.
Audio type - Checkmark to change the sound to Mono or Stereo.
Sound balance - Allows you to manually adjust the sound direction.
Notification LED - Turn on the LED light for incoming calls and notifications.
Flash alerts - The flash will blink for incoming calls and notifications.
Call reject message - Send a message customized for those with hearing 
impairments when an call is rejected. 
						

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Turn off all sounds - Activate to turn off all sounds.
Captions - Allows customized caption settings for those with hearing 
impairments.
Touch feedback time - Sets the touch and hold delay (short, medium, or long).
Universal touch - Tap the switch 
 to toggle it on and off. On allows you to 
replace the hardware keys with a Universal touch board . Tap the Universal 
touch icon  to access the Power, Home, Volume down, Volume up, and Pinch 
buttons. Draw a "C" on the board to automatically display the Dial tab. Draw an 
"M" on the board to automatically display the Messaging application. Draw a 
"W" on the board to automatically launch the Chrome application.
Screen timeout - Set the desired screen timeout.
Touch control areas - Limit touch control to selected areas of the screen. 
Press the Volume Down Key and Home Key at the same time to activate and 
deactivate this feature.
Auto-rotate screen - Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the screen 
depnding on the device orientation (portrait or landscape).
Password voice confirmation - Checkmark so that the device reads out 
passwords as your enter them.
Power key ends call - Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing 
the Power/Lock Key. When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Key 
during a call does not lock the screen.
Accessibility settings shortcut - Turning this feature on allows you to activate 
an accessibility feature by tapping the Home Key 
 three (3) times. Choose 
from Off, Show all, TalkBack, Invert colors, Universal touch, and Accessibility 
settings.
One-touch input - Checkmark so that each finger touch enters a letter/
character on the LG Keyboard.
One-handed operation
Allows you to adjust the position of the dial keypad, LG keyboard, or lock 
screen to the left or right side of the screen to easily use it with one hand.
Dial keypad - Checkmark to adjust the position of the dial keypad.
LG keyboard - Checkmark to adjust the position of the LG keyboard. 
						

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Lock screen - Checkmark to adjust the position of the the PIN entry.
Help - Displays help information for each available option.
Shortcut key
Get quick access to apps by pressing and holding the Volume Keys when the 
screen is off or locked. 
Volume Up Key: To access QuickMemo+. 
Volume Down Key: To access the Camera.
Security
Use the Security menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its 
data.
Content lock - Select lock types to lock files in Gallery, QuickMemo+, and 
Notebook.
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.
Encrypt SD card storage - Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable 
for other devices.
Set up SIM card lock - Allows you to set if you want to require a PIN to use or, 
if set, allows you to change the PIN.
Password typing visible - Checkmark to briefly show each character of 
passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter.
Phone administrators - Add or remove phone administrators.
Unknown sources - Allow installation of non-Play Store applications.
Verify apps - Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm.
Notification access - Notification will be able to read all notifications posted by 
the system or and installed app, which may include personal information such 
as contact names and the text of messages sent to you.
Storage type - Displays the storage type for credentials.