LG Sunset 45 Manual

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Your Home screen
Notifications panel
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as when you are using turn-by-turn navigation.
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 are shown on the right.
NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service 
provider.
Pending 
notificationsSystem 
notifications  
						

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Opening the Notifications panel
Swipe down from the Status Bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the Notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap .
Quick Settings Area
Notifications
Clear
Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired key to directly access the function's settings menu. To see more Quick Setting keys, swipe left or right. Tap  to remove, add, or rearrange Quick Setting keys.
The current notifications are listed, each with a brief description. Tap a notification to open the corresponding application that manages it.
Tap to clear all of the notifications.   
						

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Your Home screen
Indicator icons on the Status Bar
Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more.
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 signalBattery is charging
Airplane modeDownloading data
Connected to a Wi-Fi networkUploading data
Wired headsetMissed call
Call in progressBluetooth is on
Receiving location data from GPSSystem warning
Data is syncingAn alarm is set
New Gmail messageNew voicemail  
						

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IconDescriptionIconDescription
New Hangouts messageVibrate mode is on
New text or multimedia messageBattery saver is on
A song is playingPriority mode is on
The phone is connected to a PC via a USB cableSilent mode is enabled
NOTE: The icon's location in the Status Bar may differ depending on the 
function or service.  
						

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Your Home screen
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field.
Using the keypad & entering text
  Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap twice for all caps.
  Tap to access the keyboard settings. Tap and hold to access the clip tray or enter 
text by voice.
  Tap to enter a space.
  Tap to create a new line in the message field.
  Tap to delete the previous character.
Entering special characters
The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. “á”) when entering text.
For example, to enter “á”, touch and hold the “a” key until the additional characters are displayed. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired special character, then release it.
NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional 
characters are available for that key.  
						

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Special FeaturesSpecial Features
Gesture shot
The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. 
To take a photo
There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature.•	Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready.•	Raise your hand, in a clenched fist, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then unclench your fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready.
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Special Features
Knock Code
The Knock Code feature allows you to wake and unlock the screen with your own Knock Code pattern. When enabled, Knock Code divides the screen into 4 parts and uses your unique combination of taps to secure your device. You can disable this feature in the Lock screen settings. 
To activate the Knock Code feature
1  From the Home screen, tap  > Apps tab (if necessary) >  > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code.
2  Follow the on-screen steps to set your Knock Code. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your Knock Code.
Unlocking the screen using your Knock Code
You can wake up and unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code, set up in the previous section, when the screen is off.
KnockON
You can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen.
While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap the center of the screen quickly to wake the screen. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status Bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or an empty area on the Home screen.
NOTE: When using KnockOn to wake the screen, make sure you do not 
cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on. 
This feature is designed to prevent the device from turning on inadvertently 
in your pocket or storage location.  
						

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QuickMemo+
The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to capture screen shots and use them to create memos. You can use QuickMemo+ to easily create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen and share them with family and friends.
OR
1  While screen is switched off, press and hold the Volume Up Key.  
OR 
While the screen is on, slide the Status 
Bar downward and tap 
.
2  Use the toolbar to create a memo.
3  Ta p   to save the memo. To exit QuickMemo+ at any time, tap .    
						

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Google account setup
The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one.
Creating your Google account
1  From the Home screen, tap  to open the applications screen.
2  Ta p   > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google > Create a New Account to start the Google setup wizard.
3  Enter your first and last name, then tap Next.
4  Enter a username and tap Next. Your phone then communicates with Google servers and checks for username availability.
5  Enter your password and tap Next. 
6  Follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account. Wait while the server creates your account.
Signing in to your Google account
1  On the Google Accounts sign-in screen, enter your e-mail address and tap Next.
2  Enter your password and tap Next.
3  Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, it will automatically synchronize with your Google account on the web (if a data connection is available).
After signing in, you can use Gmail, and Play Store; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on your phone.  
						

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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Wi-Fi
You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP).
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks
1  From the Home screen, tap  > Apps tab (if necessary) >  > Wi-Fi. Yo u  can also open the Notifications panel and touch and hold  to access the Wi-Fi settings directly.
2  Ta p   to turn Wi-Fi on on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.
3  Tap a network to connect to it.
•	If the network is secured with a lock icon, you will need to enter a security key or password.
NOTE: •	The Status Bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.•	If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to Off, the device may 
automatically connect to the Web using mobile data, which may incur data 
charges.
TIP! How to obtain the phone's MAC address
From the Home screen, tap
  > Apps  tab (if necessary) >  > Wi-Fi >  
>  Advanced Wi-Fi > MAC address.