Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ..5 Using the Wi-Fi Direct ......36 Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through Getting to know your phone ....14 SmartShare ...........37 Device components .......19 Using SmartShare ........38 Installing the SIM card and battery ..21 Calls ............41 Charging the phone .......23 Making a call .........41...
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FM Radio ..........62 Chrome ..........74 Viewing webpages .......74 LG SmartWorld ........64 Opening a page ........74 How to Get to LG SmartWorld from Your Searching the web by voice ....74 Phone ............64 Syncing with other devices ....74 How to use LG SmartWorld ....64...
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Accessing the Settings menu ....75 WIRELESS & NETWORKS .......75 DEVICE ..........76 PERSONAL ..........78 SYSTEM ..........79 PC software (LG PC Suite) ......81 Phone software update ......84 Phone software update ......84 About this user guide ......86 About this user guide ......86 Trademarks ...........86 DivX Mobile ...........87...
Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information. This mobile phone model LG-P716 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. Repairs under warranty, at LG's discretion, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone. Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. Use accessories like earphones cautiously.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Give full attention to driving. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it.
You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery's performance. Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-P716 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http:// www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/RetrieveProductCeDOC.jsp...
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All referred licence terms, disclaimers and notices are available for download with the source code. Contact office for compliance of this product : LG Electronics Inc. EU Representative, Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands...
Getting to know your phone Before you start using the phone, please read this! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative.
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications. Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power. To check the battery power level: Touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone from the SYSTEM > Common tab >...
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Button + Power key. Release the Power key when the LG logo appears on the screen. Release Volume down key + Quick Button when the LG logo disappears. After a while, Android robot will be displayed and recovery will proceed.
Scroll and touch the desired application and touch Stop to stop it. 7. Hold your phone upright Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you would a regular phone. The LG-P716 has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this may affect performance.
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Getting to know your phone 8. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Remove the battery, reinsert it, then turn the phone on. Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10 seconds to turn it off. If it still does not work, please contact the service centre.
Device components Front-facing Camera lens Earpiece Proximity sensor Power/Lock key Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key. Short press to lock/unlock the screen. Back key Return to the previous screen. Home key Return to the Home screen from any screen. SIM switch key Switch between SIM1 and SIM2.
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Getting to know your phone Earphone jack Power/Lock key Charger/USB port Quick Button Microphone (QuickMemo by default) Instantly access to the app (QuickMemo by default) you preset. Volume keys In the Home screen: Control ringer volume. During a call: Control your earpiece volume.
Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure.
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Getting to know your phone Slide the SIM cards into its respective slots. Make sure the gold contact area on the SIM card is facing downwards. SIM1 Card SIM2 Card Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
NOTE: Do not open the battery cover during the charging your phone. WARNING Use Only LG-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Using unapproved chargers or cables may cause the battery to charge slowly and unexpected popup messages on your phone. The use of unapproved chargers or cables may cause damage to your phone or may cause your battery to explode.
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> Apps tab > Settings > Storage from the DEVICE > Unmount SD card > OK. NOTE: The LG-P716 supports memory cards up to 32 GB. WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is ON. Doing so may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may get corrupted.
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen is turned off and locked automatically. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power. When you are not using the LG-P716, press the Power/Lock key to lock your phone. Secure your lock screen You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your phone.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone. Touch – To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it. Touch and hold – To open an options menu or grab an object you want to move, touch and hold it.
NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. On your Home screen, you can view quick keys at the bottom of the screen. Quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most. Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a call.
Your Home screen Returning to recently-used applications Touch and hold the Home key. The screen displays a pop-up with icons of applications you used recently. Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back key to return to your current application.
Viewing the status bar The status bar uses different icons to display phone information such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, active Bluetooth and data connections. Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card System warning No signal Alarm is set Airplane mode New voicemail Connected to a Wi-Fi network...
Your Home screen FM radio turned on in the Data is syncing background New Gmail USB tethering is active Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is New Google Talk message active Both USB tethering and Song is playing portable hotspot are active On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard.
Entering accented letters When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g. "á"). For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the zoom-in key grows bigger and displays characters from different languages.
Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and how you want to use some Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set up screen. Touch >...
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or "hotspot". Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.
You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
Receiving a file using Bluetooth Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Bluetooth. Touch Make phone visible to be visible on other devices. NOTE: To select the length of time that your device will be visible, touch > Visibility timeout. When you receive a File transfer message, touch Accept.
Connecting to Networks and Devices To rename or secure your portable hotspot You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. On the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings Touch More from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS and select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Ensure Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is checked.
Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Wi-Fi from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS. Touch the Menu key > Wi-Fi Direct. Select a device to connect from the scanned device list. Touch OK. NOTE: When you start Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi connection will be disconnected. Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through SmartShare Wi-Fi Direct automatically scans nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices and the searched devices are listed as they are found and you can select a specific device to share multimedia...
Connecting to Networks and Devices Using SmartShare SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share digital content through a wireless network. Both devices must be DLNA certified to support this feature. To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents Touch >...
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To share content from your phone to your renderer device (e.g. TV) NOTE: Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured. While playing your music using the Music application, touch tab the Title area. : Need to be connected to a network : Select the device on the network : Currently, the content is being shared through SmartShare.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices You can browse the local content library. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Upload. Select the device for the remote content library to be uploaded. NOTICE: Some DLNA enabled devices do not support the DMS upload functionality and will not upload files.
Calls Making a call Touch to open the keypad. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Touch to make a call. To end a call, touch the End icon TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts Touch to open your contacts.
Calls Adjusting call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume up and down keys on the left- hand side of the phone. Making a second call During your first call, touch Menu key > Add call and dial the number. Also, you can go recent dialled list by touching or can search contacts by touching select the number you want to call.
Call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier. On the Home screen, touch Touch Menu key. Tap Call settings and choose the options that you want to adjust. Tap SIM1 or SIM2 to configure the following call options.
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Calls Connection vibration – Choose whether to set the phone vibrates or not when the other party answers the call. Privacy keeper – Configure the privacy keeper option. Power button ends call – Checkmark this option if you want to press the power button to end a call.
Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact In the Home screen Touch to open your contacts. Touch Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact Touch , enter the new contact's number, then touch the Menu key.
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Contacts Removing a contact from your favourites list Touch to open your contacts. Touch the tab, select Favourites at the top of the list and choose a contact to view its details. Touch the star to the right corner of the contact's name. The star turns grey color and the contact is removed from your favourites.
Messaging Your LG-P716 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message Touch on the home screen, and touch to open a blank message. Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear.
When writing a new message, touch the Menu key, then choose Insert smiley. Changing your message settings Your LG-P716 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. From the home screen, touch >...
E-mail You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Google Mail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide the account settings you need.
E-mail Working with account folders Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email To compose and send a message While in the E-mail application, touch the Enter an address for the message's intended recipient.
Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Swap lens – Allows you to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. Cheese shutter – Allows you to turn on or off the voice shot. When on, you just say "Cheese"...
Camera Taking a quick photo Open the Camera application. Hold the phone, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. Touch the screen, a focus box will appear in the viewfinder screen. When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject. Click on the to capture the image.
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Selects photo resolution. If you choose high resolution, file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory. Finds the appropriate color and light settings for the current environment. The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera.
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Camera TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo. The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo color or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed image behind the Settings menu.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Swap lens – Allows you to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. Video size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you record. Select the video size from TV(720x480), VGA(640x480), MMS(320x240), and MMS(176x144).
Video camera Shooting a quick video Touch the Camera mode button. The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen. Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you want to capture in your video. Touch the Record button once to start recording. A red light appears at the top corner of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video.
Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Improves color quality in various lighting conditions. Choose a color tone to use for your new video.
Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. Touch > Apps tab > Gallery. Open a list of catalog bars that store your multimedia files. NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the device.
Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, touch the Menu key > Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or to assign it to a contact. NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software. If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
Touch to exit the QSlide function. Music Your LG-P716 has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, Touch > Apps tab > Music. Transferring music files using USB mass storage devices Connect the LG-P716 to a PC using a USB cable.
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Select the song you want to play. Touch to find the files with YouTube Touch to share your music via SmartShare function. Touch to set shuffle mode Touch to set repeat mode Touch to manage the music volume Touch to pause playback Touch to resume playback Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the, playlist Touch to go back to the beginning of the song.
FM Radio Your LG-P716 has a built-in FM Radio so you can tune in to your favourite stations and listen on the go. NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack.
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NOTE: You can also manually tune in to a station using the on-screen wheel. TIP! To improve radio reception, extend the headset cord as this also functions as the radio antenna. If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio reception may be poor.
> Apps tab > tap the icon to access LG SmartWorld. Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for LG SmartWorld. If you have not signed up yet, tap Register to receive your LG SmartWorld membership. Download the content you want.
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Try other useful functions as well. (Content Detail screen) NOTE: LG SmartWorld may not be available from all carriers or in all countries.
On-Screen Phone On-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB or Bluetooth connection. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC, using the mouse or keyboard. On-Screen Phone icons Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or disconnects it. Changes the On-Screen Phone preferences.
How to install On-Screen Phone on your PC Visit LG Home (www.lg.com) and select a country of your choice. Go to Support > Mobile Phone Support > Select the Model (LG-P716) > Click OSP ( On-Screen Phone ) to download. You can install the On-Screen Phone on...
Utilities QuickMemo function The QuickMemo function allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo function. Enter the QuickMemo screen by Select the Eraser Touch in the Edit pressing the QuickMemo Key on or a Pen type and menu to save the...
Setting your alarm Touch > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock > Set the alarm time and any desired options. - Repeat, Snooze duration, Vibration, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock, Memo Touch Save. It will let you know how much time is left before the alarm sounds. Using your calculator Touch >...
Utilities Polaris Viewer 4 Polaris Viewer 4 is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere, anytime, using their mobile devices. Touch > Apps tab > Polaris Viewer 4 Viewing files Mobile users can now easily view a wide variety of file types, including Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDF, right on their mobile devices.
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Touch > Apps tab > QuickTranslator. Touch Word, Line or Block. Touch and select the desired language. Hold the phone toward the subject you want to translate for a few seconds. NOTE: Only one dictionary is provided free of charge. Additional dictionaries must be purchased.
The Web Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.
Opening a page To go to new page, touch > To go to another webpage, touch , scroll up or down, and touch the page to select Searching the web by voice Touch the address field, touch , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.
The Web Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. Touch > Apps tab > Chrome. NOTE: This application may not be available, depending on your region and service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the Address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a page To go to a new page, tab + New tab.
To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your LG-P716 into the router. You can find the MAC address in the following user interface: Touch Apps tab >...
Settings VPN – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you've previously configured. Allows you to add different types of VPN. Mobile networks – Set options for network mode & operators, access point names (APNs). NOTE: You must set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage.
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Screen lock sound – Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. < Display > Brightness – Adjust the screen brightness. Screen timeout – Set the time for screen timeout. Smart screen – Checkmark this to keep screen on when device detects your eyes looking at the screen.
Settings < Storage > INTERNAL STORAGE – View the internal storage usage. SD CARD – Check total available SD card space. Touch Unmount SD card for safe removal. Erase SD card if you want to delete all data from the SD card. <...
< Security > Set up SIM card lock – Set up SIM card lock or change the SIM PIN. Password typing visible – Show password as you type. Phone administrators – View or deactivate phone administrators. Unknown sources – Default setting to install non-Play Store applications. Trusted credentials –...
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Ask on connection – Ask USB connection mode when connecting to a computer. PC Suite – Checkmark this to use LG PC Suite with Wi-Fi connection. Please note that Wi-Fi network should be connected for LG PC Suite via Wi-Fi connection from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS.
PC software (LG PC Suite) "LG PC Suite" PC software is a program that helps you connect your device to a PC via a USB cable and Wi-Fi. Once connected, you can use the functions of your device from your PC.
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Select the checkbox of contents to synchronize and click the Sync button. NOTE: To synchronize your phone with your PC using the USB cable, you need to install LG PC Suite onto your PC. Please refer to previous pages to install LG PC Suite.
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Export your contacts as a CSV file from your old device to your PC using a PC sync program. Install "LG PC Suite" on the PC first. Run the program and connect your Android mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable.
This feature allows you to update the firmware on your phone to a newer version conveniently from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
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DRM licence— might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.
This content may be subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this manual, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com. Your phone's applications and their functions may vary by country, region or hardware specifications.
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Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG-P716. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Battery Stereo headset Data cable Quick Start Guide NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card in the phone Make sure that the SIM card is SIM error or it is inserted...
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Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Not supported by application service provider Contact your service provider. cannot be or registration required. Dialling error New network not authorised. New SIM card Calls not Check for new restrictions. inserted. available Contact service provider or reset limit Pre-paid charge with PIN2.
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No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective Replace charger. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. The Fixed dialling Number not Check the Settings menu and turn the...
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Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Check SD card file system via card SD card not FAT16, FAT32 file reader, or format SD card using the working system supported phone. The screen If you use any protection tape or case, does not check to see if it has covered the area turn on...