LG G3 USER GUIDE Copyright©2016 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. G3 is a trademark of LG Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Important Customer Information 1 Before you begin using your new phone Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device. Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of this device. It’s important to review the Product Safety and Warranty Information guide before you begin using your new phone. Please follow all of the product safety and operating instructions and retain them for future reference. Observe all warnings to reduce the risk of injury, damage, and legal liabilities. 2 Table of Contents Important Customer Information...............................................1 Table of Contents .......................................................................2 The Basics ...................................................................................5 Phone Overview .................................................................................................... 5 Help ....................................................................................................................... 8 Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................8 Removing the Battery and SIM Card ................................................................10 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ..........................................................12 Charging the Phone ............................................................................................13 Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................14 Turning the Phone On and Off ..........................................................................16 Phone’s Status Icons .........................................................................................20 Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................23 Touchscreen ........................................................................................................28 Hardware key control mode .............................................................................34 Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch .............................................................35 Working with Menus ...........................................................................................41 Managing Notifications .....................................................................................42 Searching Your Phone and the Web .................................................................45 Setting your Lock screen ...................................................................................47 Guest Mode .........................................................................................................51 Customizing the Home Screen .........................................................................52 Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 54 Connecting to Mobile Networks .......................................................................54 Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks .........................................................................55 USB Connection .................................................................................................57 SmartShare ......................................................................................................... 57 Calls .......................................................................................... 59 Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................59 Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................................................62 Working With the Recent Tab ...........................................................................64 Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................66 Options During a Call ........................................................................................67 Managing Multiple Calls ....................................................................................68 Table of Contents 3 Listening to Your Voicemail ...............................................................................69 Web ............................................................................................ 71 Chrome .................................................................................................................71 Communication ........................................................................74 Contacts .............................................................................................................. 74 Messaging ............................................................................................................81 Email ....................................................................................................................86 Voicemail .............................................................................................................89 Gmail ...................................................................................................................90 Hangouts ............................................................................................................. 97 Entertainment ........................................................................ 100 Camera and Video ............................................................................................100 Gallery ................................................................................................................107 Play Store ............................................................................................................111 Music .................................................................................................................. 113 YouTube™ ...........................................................................................................118 Tools ..........................................................................................119 Dual window .......................................................................................................119 Capture+ ........................................................................................................... 120 QSlide .................................................................................................................121 QuickRemote .................................................................................................... 123 Calendar ............................................................................................................ 125 Calculator .......................................................................................................... 126 Clock ..................................................................................................................128 Maps .................................................................................................................. 132 Voice Command ...............................................................................................133 OR ..........................................................................................................................133 Voice Search .....................................................................................................134 Voice Recorder ................................................................................................. 134 File Manager .....................................................................................................136 4 Table of Contents Settings ...................................................................................138 Safety ........................................................................................161 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions .........................164 Consumer Information on SAR .....................................................................168 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices .169 Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ............................................................................171 TIA Safety Information .....................................................................................172 Safety Information ............................................................................................176 FDA Consumer Update ...................................................................................180 Laser Safety Statement ...................................................................................192 Specifications .........................................................................193 FAQ ..........................................................................................195 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ...................................202 Index .......................................................................................209 The Basics 5 Phone