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LG Optimus G E970 User Manual

LG Optimus G E970
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User Guide
All screen shots in this guide are simulated.
Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending
on the software of the phone or your service provider.
www.lg.com
P/NO: MFL67702101 (1.0)

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LG Optimus G E970 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Network TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced2012, August
Dimensions131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
SIMMicro-SIM
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Card SlotNo
RAM2 GB
FeaturesGeo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
Video1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera1.3 MP
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioNo
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsBlack, White
StatusAvailable
Display TypeIPS LCD
Display Size4.7 inches
Resolution768 x 1280 pixels
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Internal Storage32GB
Main Camera8 MP
Rear Camera8 MP
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Battery2100 mAh
Talk timeUp to 15 h (3G)

Summary

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS

Details what LG's limited warranty covers for the subscriber unit and accessories.

WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

Lists exclusions from the limited warranty, including damage from misuse or abnormal conditions.

WHAT LG WILL DO

Outlines LG's responsibilities under the warranty: repair, replace, or refund.

STATE LAW RIGHTS

Explains state-specific legal rights and limitations regarding implied warranties.

HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE

Provides instructions on how to obtain warranty service, including contact information.

Important Notice

Phone Memory

Guidance on managing phone memory by deleting applications or data.

Optimizing Battery Life

Tips to extend battery life by turning off unused features and managing power.

Installing an Open Source Operating System

Warning about installing non-manufacturer OS and its warranty implications.

Using Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password

Instructions on setting up screen lock security features for the phone.

Using Safe Mode and System Recovery

Steps for using Safe Mode and performing a hard reset to recover from issues.

Using a microSD Card

Instructions on safely inserting, removing, and formatting a microSD card.

Connecting your phone to a computer via USB

Guide on connecting the phone to a computer using a USB cable for file transfer.

Unlock screen when using data connection

Information on the screen locking behavior when using a data connection.

Internal antenna

Advice on holding the phone for optimal call quality related to the internal antenna.

When the screen freezes

Procedure to reboot the phone if the screen freezes or becomes unresponsive.

Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC

Warning against connecting/disconnecting the phone during PC power cycles.

Your Phone

Front view

Identifies and describes the front components of the phone.

Side view

Identifies and describes the components on the side of the phone.

Rear view

Identifies and describes the components on the rear of the phone.

Getting Started

Installing the micro SIM card and microSD card

Step-by-step guide for inserting the SIM and microSD cards into the phone.

Charging your phone

Instructions on how to connect the phone to a charger for initial battery charging.

Removing the microSD card

Procedure for safely unmounting and removing the microSD card from the phone.

Formatting the microSD card

Guide on how to format the microSD card, erasing all its contents.

Switching between and exiting applications

How to manage and close running applications on the phone for multitasking.

Your Home screen

Touch screen tips

Explains basic touch gestures like tap, touch and hold, drag, and swipe.

Proximity sensor

Describes the function of the proximity sensor during calls for battery saving.

Lock your phone

How to lock the phone using the power/lock key and automatic screen timeout.

Quick Switch to Silent/Vibrate Mode

Method to quickly change the phone's sound profile to silent or vibrate.

Home screen panels

Information on navigating and customizing different Home screen panels.

Customizing your Home screen

Guide to adding app shortcuts, widgets, and changing the wallpaper.

Customizing apps icons on the Home screen

How to change application icons on the Home screen using custom images.

Getting back to a recently used application

Method to quickly switch between recently used applications.

Home screen clean view

How to view the wallpaper without icons by pinching the screen.

Notifications Panel

How to access and manage notifications from the status bar.

Viewing the Status Bar

Explanation of icons displayed in the status bar for phone information.

On-screen Keyboard

Information about using the on-screen keyboard and selecting input methods.

123 Mode

Special mode for quickly entering numbers in text messages.

Entering Special Characters

How to input special characters and accents using the on-screen keyboard.

Google Account Setup

Creating your Google account

Step-by-step guide to creating a new Google account on the phone.

Signing into your Google account

Instructions for signing into an existing Google account for phone services.

Calls

Making a call

How to make a phone call using the keypad or contacts.

Answering and rejecting a call

Instructions on how to answer or decline incoming calls when screen is locked or unlocked.

Adjusting the in-call volume

How to adjust the phone's volume during an active call using the volume keys.

Making a second call

Guide on how to make a second call, put the first on hold, or merge calls.

Viewing your call logs

How to access and view the history of received, missed, and dialed calls.

Call settings

How to configure various call settings like call forwarding and network options.

Contacts

Searching for a contact

Methods to find contacts by searching or browsing through the contact list.

Adding a new contact

Step-by-step guide to adding a new contact, including photo and details.

Favorite Contacts

How to add and remove contacts from your favorites list for quick access.

AT&T Address Book (AAB)

Information on the AT&T Address Book for syncing contacts online.

Messaging/Email

Messaging

Overview of the messaging features, inbox view, and sending messages.

Email

Guide to setting up and using email accounts (Exchange, POP3, IMAP) on the phone.

Composing and Sending Email

Instructions for writing, attaching files, and sending emails.

Social Networking

Adding an account to your phone

How to add social networking accounts like Facebook and Twitter to your phone.

Adding a social networking widget on the Home screen

Guide to adding social media widgets to the Home screen for status updates.

Viewing and updating your status

How to view and update your social media status, comments, and pictures.

Syncing accounts on your phone

How to sync social networking account data with your phone's contacts.

Removing accounts on your phone

Steps to remove social networking accounts from your phone.

Camera

Getting to know the viewfinder

Overview of the camera interface and its functions.

Taking a photo

Instructions on how to take a photograph, including focus and capture.

Once you’ve taken the photo

Options after taking a photo: share, set as wallpaper, delete, or retake.

Using the advanced settings

Guide to accessing and adjusting advanced camera settings like flash and zoom.

Viewing your saved photos

How to access and view photos and videos saved on the camera.

Setting a photo as wallpaper

Steps to set a captured photo as the phone's home or lock screen wallpaper.

Video Camera

Getting to know the viewfinder

Overview of the video camera interface, resolution, and controls.

Recording a video

Instructions on how to record videos, including starting, stopping, and timer.

After recording a video

Options after recording a video: play, share, delete, or record again.

Using the advanced settings

Guide to adjusting advanced video camera settings like zoom and brightness.

Watching your saved videos

How to access and play back recorded videos from the gallery.

Adjusting the volume when viewing a video

How to control the audio volume while watching a recorded video.

Multimedia

Gallery

Accessing and viewing stored images and videos on the phone.

Video Wiz

Guide to creating custom movies using images, videos, and music.

Music

Using the phone's music player to play tracks and manage music files.

How to save music/video files to the phone

Instructions for transferring music and video files from a PC to the phone.

Working with Playlists

Creating, adding to, removing from, renaming, and deleting music playlists.

FileShare

Using FileShare to share multimedia files and documents via Wi-Fi Direct.

Using SmartShare

Guide to sharing digital content wirelessly using DLNA technology.

Media Home

Playing media files (video, music, photos) on HDMI-enabled devices.

Google Applications

About Google applications

Overview of pre-loaded Google apps like Gmail, Maps, and Talk.

Google Maps™

Using Google Maps to view location, search places, and get directions.

Clear Map

How to clear map information, routes, and search results.

Latitude

Finding friends and sharing locations using Google Latitude.

Places

Finding venues like gas stations, coffee shops, and restaurants in Google Maps.

Play Store™

Browsing and downloading applications and games from the Play Store.

Gmail™

Setting up and managing your Gmail account for sending and receiving emails.

Google Talk™

Using Google Talk for instant messaging, adding friends, and managing settings.

Utilities

QSlide Function

Using QSlide for on-device video overlay and multitasking.

QuickMemo

Creating memos and capturing screen shots using the QuickMemo feature.

Setting the alarm

How to set, manage, and delete alarms using the Clock application.

Using the calculator

Instructions for performing calculations using the phone's calculator app.

Adding an event to your calendar

How to add events and reminders to your phone's calendar.

Polaris Office

Using Polaris Office to view, create, and edit document files on the phone.

Voice Command

Using voice commands to place calls by speaking contact names.

LG Tag+

Customizing NFC tags with preferred settings and actions.

The Web

Browser

Overview of the mobile browser for fast internet access and browsing.

Using options

Exploring browser options like refresh, new tab, bookmarks, and history.

Adding bookmarks

How to save web pages for quick access by adding them to bookmarks.

Changing the Browser settings

Guide to adjusting browser settings for a personalized web experience.

Settings

Networks tab

Managing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, data tethering, airplane mode, and VPN connections.

Airplane mode

Quickly turning off all wireless connections like Wi-Fi and cellular data.

Wi-Fi

How to turn on Wi-Fi and connect to available wireless networks.

Mobile data

Enabling/disabling mobile data usage and setting data limits.

Bluetooth

Using Bluetooth for wireless connectivity, pairing devices, and sending data.

File networking

Setting up wireless connections for sharing files between devices.

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot

Creating a hotspot to share your phone's mobile broadband connection.

Wi-Fi Direct

Establishing direct wireless connections between Wi-Fi enabled devices.

Miracast

Mirroring phone screen and sound wirelessly to an LG Miracast dongle or TV.

Bluetooth tethering

Sharing your phone's internet connection via Bluetooth.

NFC

Using Near Field Communication for data exchange with NFC-enabled devices.

Android Beam

Beaming app content and data between NFC-capable devices.

VPN

Setting up and managing virtual private networks for secure connections.

Mobile networks

Configuring mobile data access, international roaming, and network operators.

Call

Setting up call-related features like fixed dialing numbers and voicemail.

Sound tab

Adjusting sound, notification, and vibrate settings for phone alerts.

Display tab

Customizing display settings like Home screen animation and screen timeout.

Lock screen

Setting up screen lock options like Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and Face Unlock.

Brightness

Adjusting the screen brightness level for optimal viewing.

Screen timeout

Setting the duration before the screen automatically turns off due to inactivity.

Wise screen

Keeping the screen on when the phone detects your face looking at it.

General tab

Managing power saver, auto-sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Eco mode settings.

Storage

Monitoring internal storage and microSD card space, and managing the card.

Gestures

Configuring device gestures for actions like moving items or silencing calls.

Accounts & sync

Managing Google and other accounts, controlling data sync schedules.

Location services

Setting preferences for location sharing and using location-based applications.

Security

Configuring security settings like phone encryption and trusted credentials.

SIM CARD LOCK

Setting up or changing the SIM card lock PIN for phone security.

Backup & reset

Backing up data and settings, or performing a factory data reset.

Date & time

Setting the phone's date, time, and time display preferences.

Language & input

Selecting phone language and configuring keyboard input methods.

PC connection

Choosing the USB connection mode for PC interaction.

USB Tethering

Using the phone as a modem to provide internet to a computer via USB.

APPS

Managing application activities, background process limits, and notifications.

About phone

Viewing legal information, phone status, software versions, and performing updates.

LG On-Screen Phone 3.0

On-Screen Phone 3.0 icons

Explanation of icons used in the LG On-Screen Phone interface.

On-Screen Phone 3.0 features

Details on features like real-time transfer, mouse control, and text input.

How to install On-Screen Phone on your PC

Instructions for downloading and installing the LG On-Screen Phone software on a PC.

How to connect your mobile phone to your PC

Guide to establishing USB or Wi-Fi connections for On-Screen Phone.

Software Update

Phone Software Update

How to update the phone's firmware over the internet without a service center.

LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)

Updating phone firmware wirelessly via OTA without a USB cable.

Trademarks

Q&A

Accessories

For Your Safety

Important Information

General safety advice, warnings about modifications, and warranty voiding.

Before You Start

Safety warnings regarding chemicals, electric shock, and heat exposure.

microSD card information and care

Guidelines for handling and caring for the microSD card.

FCC RF Exposure Information

Information regarding radio frequency (RF) exposure compliance with FCC guidelines.

CAUTION

Precautions for using the supplied antenna and avoiding unauthorized modifications.

Body-worn Operation

RF exposure requirements for body-worn phone usage and accessory limitations.

Charger and Adapter Safety

Safety instructions for using the phone charger and adapter indoors only.

Battery Information and Care

Guidelines for safe battery usage, charging, and handling to prevent hazards.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards

Warnings about placing the phone in dusty areas and handling power cords.

General Notice

Notices regarding damaged batteries, magnetic components, and phone storage.

Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss.

Recommendations to prevent hearing loss from prolonged exposure to loud sounds.

Safety Guidelines

TIA Safety Information

Complete safety information for wireless handheld phones as required for certification.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Explanation of RF signals from phones and FCC exposure guidelines.

Antenna Care

Advice on using approved antennas and avoiding unauthorized modifications.

Tips on Efficient Operation

Tips for efficient phone operation, including antenna contact and call quality.

Driving

Safety tips for using wireless phones while driving, emphasizing full attention.

Electronic Devices

Information on potential RF signal interference with electronic equipment.

Pacemakers

Recommendations for safe use of phones near pacemakers to avoid interference.

Hearing Aids

Information on potential interference between wireless phones and hearing aids.

HAC

Phone's rating for hearing aid compatibility and testing for interference.

Health Care Facilities

Instructions to turn off phones in healthcare facilities due to sensitive equipment.

Vehicles

Warning about RF signals affecting vehicle electronic systems.

Aircraft

Regulation prohibiting phone use while flying and advising to turn off before boarding.

Blasting Areas

Requirement to turn off phones in blasting areas or areas with 'Turn off two-way radio' signs.

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Warning to turn off phones in areas with explosive atmospheres to prevent ignition.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

Warning not to place objects in front of air bags that could cause injury upon inflation.

Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)

Explanation of SAR, FCC limits, and how phones are tested for RF exposure.

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices

Information on FCC regulations requiring digital phones to be compatible with hearing aids.

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