LG Lucid User Guide

							59Connecting to Networks and Devices
More... > USB tethering > Mobile Broadband Connect.
 NOTE  This mode can only be used by a user registered to a tethering plan.
 Modem: This mode changes the phone to Modem mode from the PC.
Ask on connection
You can choose to be asked to confirm the USB connection when 
connecting to a computer. 
When Ask on connection is checkmarked, the USB selection window is 
displayed when the USB Cable is connected.
Autorun is not available when:
 Phone is booting (powering up).
 PC operating system is not set to Autorun (automatic execute command).
To change the Connection mode settings while Autorun is running:
You can change the settings while Autorun is running. From the Home 
Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Settings  > Connectivity > USB 
connection type > Mass storage.
 NOTE  Be sure to checkmark the box Ask on connection if you want to be asked to confirm 
the USB connection mode when the phone is connected to a computer. 
Using the Status Bar to change the settings
The Status Bar shows the current USB connection mode so you can easily 
open the Status Bar and change the settings as needed. 
When connected via USB, the current USB connection mode also appears 
on the Notifications panel. Tap the connection setting to display a screen 
where you can change the USB connection mode.
 NOTE If the Ask on connection checkbox is marked, the screen is only provided during USB 
connection, but is not provided in the notification area. 
Step 1. Connecting the phone to a PC
   
  Connect your phone to your PC with a compatible USB Cable 
(supplied). LG Autorun starts automatically.
   
  Click ‘I accept the terms in the agreement’ then ‘Yes’. 
						

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 NOTES O  Autorun is only supported for Windows® XP, Windows® Vista,  and Windows®7.
     O  The USB Autorun feature works only under an Administrator account. The installer has 
insufficient privileges under a Non-Administrator account. Log on as Administrator. The 
device is switched back to the user set mode within 30 seconds.
Step 2. Downloading the LG USB Modem Driver.
 NOTES 
c   
If a previous version of the LG USB Modem driver is installed in the computer, it will 
automatically be updated to the recent version.
     

c   
If a recent version of the LG USB Modem driver is installed in the computer, LG 
Autorun skips ‘Step 2.’ 
						

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Step 3. Installing the LG USB Modem Driver.
Step 4. Installing the Utility Application.
Make Your Device a Mobile Hotspot
The Mobile Hotspot application can share the phone’s 4G data connection 
with any Wi-Fi capable devices.
 WARNING! There are security risks associated with creating a Wi-Fi network open to the public. It is 
highly recommended that you take steps to protect your Wi-Fi network from unauthorized 
access. 
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Mobile Hotspot .
2. Tap the Mobile Hotspot checkbox to enable this feature.
3.  Read the disclaimers and Help information, then tap OK.
4.  Your portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is now created. 
You can use this menu to enable and disable the connection. Once the 
connection is active, go to the device you want to connect and configure 
its wireless connection to the Network SSID for your Android device 
and input the password (if you are using WPA2 PSK). You will now have 
wireless access on your device.
 NOTE  WEP is highly vulnerable to hacking. WPA2 is recommended by the IEEE.
The following Status Bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi Hotspot status.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is active 
						

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microSD Card
 NOTE  The microSD card is sold separately.
Unmounting and removing the microSD Card
To safely remove the microSD card from your device, you must first 
unmount it before removing it from the phone.
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Settings  > Storage > 
Unmount SD card >  OK. Now you can safely remove the microSD card.
2.  Remove the back cover. 
3.  Carefully push the edge of the microSD card in to release it from the slot, 
then gently pull it out of the slot.
  NOTE  You can easily damage the microSD card and its adapter by improper operation. Please 
be careful when inserting, removing, or handling them.
Viewing Memory Information
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Settings  > Storage.
2.  Review the available information.
 
 The storage page is divided into five sections: Backup Assistant Plus 
Storage, Total memory, System memory, Internal memory, and SD 
Card. 
						

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Formatting the microSD Card
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.
1.  From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key  > Settings  > Storage.
2. Tap Unmount SD card > OK to release the microSD card from device 
use. An icon appears within the Notifications panel to indicate an 
unmounted microSD card.
3.  Once released, tap Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything.
 
 Once completely formatted, the card is automatically re-mounted 
(reconnected for use by the device).
  NOTE  The formatting procedure erases all of the data on the microSD card, after which the files 
CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check (and backup, 
if necessary) the contents before you format the card.
Using Media sync (MTP) mode
When you connect the phone and PC using a USB Cable and set your 
device’s USB connection mode to Media sync (MTP), you will see two 
removable disks on the PC. You can copy files to/from the removable 
microSD card. 
						

							64Calls
Placing and Ending Calls
You place calls using the Phone application. Calls can be manually dialed 
using the Dial tab. You can also dial from your phone’s memory using the 
Call logs tab, the Contacts tab, or the Favorites tab.
To open the Phone application
 
 From the Home Screen, tap the Phone Key  in the Quick Keys bar.
To place a call by dialing
1. Open the Phone application.
To dial an international 
number, tap and hold the 
0 key to enter the plus (+) 
symbol. Then, enter the 
international prefix for the 
country; followed by the 
full phone number.Tap to send a text or 
multimedia message 
to the number you 
entered.
Tap to dial using your 
voice Tap the Call Key 
 
to dial the number that 
you entered.
2. Tap the keys on the dialpad to manually enter a phone number.
 
 If you enter a wrong number, tap the Delete Key 
 to erase digits 
one by one.
 
 To erase the entire number, tap and hold the Delete Key 
.
 
 To dial an international number, tap and hold the 
 Key to enter the 
plus ( + ) symbol. Then, enter the international prefix for the country; 
followed by the full phone number. 
						

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3. Tap the Call Key  to dial the number that you entered.
 
 You can use other phone features while the call is under way. If you 
open another application, the Call icon 
 appears in the Status Bar for 
the duration of the call. 
 
 Press  the Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.
 
 Use the on-screen buttons to enter additional numbers, place the 
call on hold and take an incoming call, add another call, use the 
speakerphone, end the call, and other options.
  NOTE  If you opened other applications while on a call, you'll need to return to the Call screen 
and tap End call  to end the call. You can tap the Home Key , then the Phone Key  (in the Quick Keys bar) or tap the Contact's name or number at the top right corner of 
the Home screen to open the call screen. You can also drag the Notifications panel down 
and tap End call 
 .
Instant List
Instant list is displayed on the Dial tab to help you to use the information 
stored in your Contacts list and Call log without needing to open and search 
those applications first. Once you enter three or more numbers you want 
to dial, Instant list displays entries from your Contacts list or Call log that 
match the sequence that you entered. 
Sequence matches
The device searches for the entered sequence anywhere in the number, 
beginning, end, or anywhere in-between. The matching number sequence 
is displayed within the number in orange text. The name and type of 
number (i.e., Mobile, Work, etc.) associated with the number you enter is 
displayed above the dial pad. When there are multiple matches, tap the 
Instant list icon 
 to view more matching entries.  
						

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Selecting an Instant list entry
Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call Key  to dial it.
    
Instant list Icon
Tap to view more of the Instant list.
Instant List
Airplane mode
Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless 
connections by placing your phone in Airplane mode.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key 
.
2. Tap Airplane mode.
  NOTE  The Wireless & networks setting also has a checkbox to enable or disable Airplane mode 
and the Notifications panel has an Airplane mode icon which toggles it on or off. 
						

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Answering or Rejecting Calls
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the 
caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have saved 
in the Contacts list. All incoming calls are recorded in the Call log.
To answer a call
 
 If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Answer Key .
 
 If the screen is locked, swipe the Answer icon 
 in any direction.
 
 If you were already on a call, tap the Answer Key 
 to place the first 
call on hold while you answer the new call.
  NOTE  To silence the incoming call ringer, press the Volume Keys.
 Unlocked Screen Locked Screen
Tap the 
Answer Key 
to answer the 
call.Swipe the 
Answer icon in 
any direction to 
answer the call. 
						

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To decline a call and divert it to voicemail
 
 If the screen is unlocked, tap the Decline Key .
 
 If the screen is locked, swipe the Decline icon 
 in any direction.
 
 The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.
Unlocked Screen Locked Screen
Tap the Quick 
msg Key to send 
a quick message 
to the caller and 
for ward them to 
your voicemail.Swipe the 
Decline icon in 
any direction to 
decline the call and 
send the caller to 
voicemail.
Tap the Decline Key to decline 
the call and send the caller 
directly to your voicemail box 
to leave a message.Swipe the Quick msg icon in any 
direction to send a quick message to 
the caller and for ward them to your 
voicemail.
  NOTE  To silence the ringer, press the Volume Keys.
To decline a call and send a text message
1. When you receive an incoming call and the screen is unlocked, tap the 
Send msg icon  . If the screen is locked, swipe the Send msg icon  in any direction.
2. Tap the text message you want to send in place of answering the call. 
  NOTE  This feature can only be used to send a message to another mobile phone. It is not 
applicable to incoming landline calls.