T-Mobile LG G FLEX D958 User's Guide

User GuideENGLISHwww.lg.comMFL68160702 (1.0)

9Read ALL steps before attempting.1 Turn the phone off.2 Press and hold Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key at the same time. 3 Release the Pow

99Using the calculator1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key and tap Calculator .2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers.3 For simple calcul

100Task ManagerYou can manage your applications using Task Manager. You can easily check the number of applications that are currently running and shu

101The WebBrowserThe Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phon

102Adding bookmarks1 When viewing the page you want to save, tap the Menu Key > Add to bookmarks.2 Enter the desired information for Label, A

103The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings application are

104Wi-FiTo use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point, or "hotspot." Some access points are open and you can simply

105TIP! If you are not in range of a Wi-Fi network and use a network connection. Additional data charges may apply.NOTE: • Access to the Internet and

106NOTE: To change the visibility time length, tap the Menu Key > Visibility timeout. Choose from 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 1 hour, or Never time out.

107How to send data from your phone via BluetoothYou can send data via Bluetooth by running a corresponding application, not from Bluetooth menu.* S

108Mobile data You can check the current data usage, set to enable/disable mobile data, or set the mobile data limit.Mobile data - Tap the switch to

105 After uninstalling the application, turn off and reboot your phone. NOTE: Please note that safe mode will disable all third party applications y

109- To use Wi-Fi Calling, you must first turn on Wi-Fi, connect to a Wi-Fi network, and then turn on Wi-Fi Calling.- When the Wi-Fi Calling feature

110Power button ends call – Allows you to end the call by pressing the Power/Lock Key.Call barring - Tap to lock incoming and/or outgoing internationa

111NOTE: You must enable NFC to activate Android Beam.SmartShare BeamAllows you to receive multimedia content from LG phones or tablets.To activate Sm

112TIP! To start the Miracast feature quickly, tap the Miracast icon in the Notification Panel. While mirroring, Mobile Hotspot cannot be used simulta

113Mobile HotSpotYou can also use your smartphone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your

114Default message app This menu allows you to set your default messaging app.VPNFrom your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private netw

1152 Select the Networks tab.3 Tap Tethering & networks > VPN > LG VPN > Add LG VPN network.NOTE: You must set the local key store pa

116SettingsSmart ringtone Select to automatically increase the volume of the ringtone when outside noise is loud.Ringtone with vibrationCheckmark for

117Display tabHome screenSelect Home - Sets the home style for your device. Choose Home (standard Android layout) or EasyHome (simplified version for

118SettingsFace Unlock - Unlocks the screen through facial recognition. Follow the prompts. You are asked to select Pattern and/or PIN as a backup.Pat

118. Internal antennaPlease hold the mobile phone straight up as a regular phone.While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, try to avoid

119Brightness Adjust the screen brightness by using the slider. Tap Auto to set the brightness to automatically change.Screen timeout Set the time del

120SettingsNotification LEDSelect which type of notifications to display the front or back side LEDs for.Auto-adjust screen toneCheckmark to save batt

121Answer an incoming call - During the incoming call, bring the phone to ear to accept the incoming call.NOTE: Do not cover the proximity sensor. Doi

122SettingsStorageYou can monitor the used and available internal memory in the device.BatterySee how much battery power is used for device activities

123MultitaskingSlide AsideSlide Aside allows you to quickly switch between three open applications (or tasks) using a three finger gesture.1 From th

1242 Tap the Dual Window checkbox to enable/disable the feature.NOTE: Refer to the Dual window section on page 47 for more information.Split viewWhe

125Guest modeUse Guest mode when you let someone else use your phone. They will only be able to use the applications that you’ve selected. Once you se

126Using Guest modeAfter you’ve set up and enabled Guest mode, lock the screen so that you can enter your Guest mode pattern. The Guest mode Home scre

127Trusted credentials - Checkmark to allow applications to access your phone’s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other

128Collect diagnostics - Allows you to use the Diagnostics system manager application. Consistent with your carrier's privacy policy, this softwa

12NOTE: If you use your phone with a broken display glass, your phone can break even more or you can be injured. Make sure to visit the LG authorized

129Audio type – Choose from Mono and Stereo.Sound balance – To manually set the audio route, move the slider on the mono audio slide bar.Captions – Al

130Ask upon connecting - Checkmark to have the phone ask you to choose which USB connection mode it should connect with to a PC.Help - Touch to get in

131LG SOFTWAREOn-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB and Wi-Fi. You can also control your mobile phone from y

132NOTE: Please make sure that LG Home is the default launcher. • Real-time event notifications: Prompts a pop-up to inform you of any incoming calls

133To check the phone-to-PC connectionOnce the devices have been connected, drag the Status Bar down to check the On-Screen Phone connection status.To

134LG PC Suite helps you manage media contents and applications in your phone by allowing you to connect to your phone to your PC.With the LG PC Suite

135NOTE: LG Integrated USB DriverThe LG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device and PC. It is installed automatically when you insta

136Phone software updatePhone software updateThis feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the

137NOTE: Your personal data—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any dow

138TrademarksTrademarks• Copyright 2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its re

13To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back side of the phone for 3 seconds.To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Ke

139Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

140AccessoriesThese accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described below may be optional and sold separately.)Travel adapterUSB c

141TroubleshootingThis section lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider,

142Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresNo applications can be setNot supported by service provider or registration required.Contact yo

143Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresCharging errorBattery is not charged.Charge battery.Outside temperature is too hot or cold.Make

144TroubleshootingMessage Possible causes Possible corrective measuresThe screen does not turn on when I receive a call.Proximity sensor problemIf you

145For Your SafetySafety InformationPlease read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage.WARN

146• Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.• For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the

147• The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger. Do not use near places that can generate static electricity more than 100V which co

148For Your SafetyExtreme heat or cold• Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F.• Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC /32°F

14NOTE: The back cover of this product applies a “self-healing” technology, which self-repairs minor scratches in just a few minutes. Minor scratches

149• Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism

150For Your SafetyPart 15.21 statementAny changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to opera

151FCC RF Exposure InformationWARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of

152For Your SafetyConsumer Information About Radio Frequency EmissionsYour wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radi

153certified to the FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR

154For Your SafetyCan I minimize my RF exposure? If you are concerned about RF, there are several simple steps you can take to minimize your RF exposu

155Where can I get further information about RF emissions?For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of Apri

156For Your SafetyInternational Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protectionc/o Bundesamt fur StrahlenschutzIngolstaedter Landstr. 185764 Oberschle

157In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those

158For Your SafetyElectronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shi

15Rear viewVolume KeysIR (infrared) LEDBack Camera Lens FlashPower/Lock Key NFC touch pointSpeakerNoticeThe NFC antenna for this model is on the back

159VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or it

160For Your SafetyFDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Pho

161• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and• Cooperate in providi

162For Your Safetyto RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called

163very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can pro

164For Your Safety7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?All phones sold in the United S

165of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 9. What steps can I take to reduce my e

166For Your Safety11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact wit

167DrivingCheck the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone wh

168For Your SafetyResults will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interf

16Getting to know your phoneInstalling the micro SIM cardBefore you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. The micro SIM card t

169The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.To ensure that the Heari

170LG GATE™ Disclaimer of Warranties: TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LG ELECTRONICS INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED

Limited Warranty Statement1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessorie

3. WHAT LG WILL DO:LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that is covered under this limited war

17Charging your phone1 Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown below. The USB symbol on the USB cable should face toward you.2 Plug the US

18Getting to know your phoneNOTE: • The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.• Your phone has an internal antenna. Be

LG G FlexLG G Flex User GuideEnglish• Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual phone.• Some of the contents of this

19Switching between and exiting applicationsMulti-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep running even when you open another appli

20Your Home screenTouch screen tipsWith the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved t

21NOTE: • To select an item, tap the center of the icon.• Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm to

22Your Home screenLock your phoneWhen you are not using the phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps prevent accidental presse

23Home Screen Overview The main Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like applicatio

24Your Home screenNavigating Through the Home Screen CanvasesYour phone has several Home screen canvases. If you like, you can place different applica

25Unlocking the Screen1 Press the Power/Lock Key to turn on your screen. Your Lock Screen will appear.2 From the center of the screen, swipe in

26Your Home screenQuickTheaterQuickTheater allows you to see the slideshow for photos, videos, and YouTube.1 From the lock screen, hold the phone ho

27To turn the screen off Quickly double-tap an empty area of the Home screen, Lock screen, or the Status Bar. NOTE: Tap on the center area of the scre

28Customizing your Home screenYou can customize your Home screen by adding quick access items, such as shortcuts to an application, widgets, or changi

2If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and

29TIP!To add a preloaded application or an application you have downloaded from Play Store to the Home screen, simply touch and hold the icon you want

30NOTE: • Your customized application icon(s) are only applied to icons on your Home screen. The Applications screen is not affected. • Your custom

313 Drag the icon over another icon and release it to create a folder.NOTE: To rename a folder or change its color, touch the desired folder. Touch

32Home screen clean viewYou can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap the Back Key to see applications

33NotificationsNotifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downlo

34NOTE: Touch and hold an icon on the Quick Settings menu to go directly to that setting's menu screen.To rearrange Quick Setting items on the No

35Icon Description Icon DescriptionConnected to a Wi-Fi networkDownloading dataWired headset connected Uploading dataCall in progress GPS is acquiring

36Entering TextYou can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboarddisplays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text

37Google Voice TypingGoogle voice typing uses Google voice recognition to convert speech to text.1 Pull down the Status Bar and tap Choose input met

38NOTE: To use the Handwriting feature, touch and hold on the keyboard, then tap .QWERTY KeyboardLetters Entry Keyboard Shift Key - Tap once to cap

3Table of contentsSERVICE ACTIVATION ...2Important notice ...6Getting to know your phone ... 1

39Symbols Entry Keyboard More Symbols Key - Tap to access additional symbols. Letters Key - Tap to change the input mode to letters entry. Emoji Mode

40Phone KeyboardTo enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap once for "a",

41Symbols Entry Keyboard More Symbols Key - Tap to access additional symbols. Letters Key - Tap to change the input mode to letters entry. Emoji Mode

42HandwritingWrite the text with your fingertip. The touchscreen converts your movements into characters.Letters Entry Keyboard Numbers/Symbols Key -

43Additional Keyboard FeaturesYou can enjoy various additional keyboard features.Path input To enter a word, draw a path through the letters of the wo

44Gesture control - Split keyboardSpilt the keyboard in two using your fingers in the landscape mode. Each half withdraws to left and right of the scr

45Using the Clip TrayEasily access the contents you stored in the Clip Tray whenever and wherever you want. You can copy images or texts and keep them

46To use Text Link:• Tap a message bubble with the icon.• Highlight text on a webpage or emails and select Text Link.• Tap Share and select Text

47 Dual WindowThis feature allows you to use two apps at the same time.Setting up Dual WindowDual Window should be set before using the feature.1 Fr

48Plug & PopPlug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone or On-the-Go device, such as a mouse or keyboard.

4Outgoing server settings ... 59To open your Combined inbox ... 59Composing and Sending Email ... 59Working with Account

49The 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

50After signing in, your phone will sync with your Google services, such as Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, and Google+ photo albums. You can also use Maps

51Making a call1 From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key to open the keypad.2 Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap the Clear

52NOTE: Tap or swipe the Decline with message Key if you want to send a message to the caller. If the caller is unknown, the Decline with message Ke

53TIP!• Tap any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call.• Tap the Menu Key , then tap Clear all to delete all the re

54You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts.Sea

55Favorite ContactsYou can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.To add a contact to your favorites1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps K

56MessagingYour phone combines text and multimedia messaging into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another p

57NOTE: When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible notification.Using smilies and emojisLiven up your messages using smilies

58EmailYou can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: PO

5The Web ... 101Browser ... 101Using options ...

59Outgoing server settingsSMTP server – Enter the outgoing email server address.Security type – Choose from Off, SSL, SSL(Accept all certificates), TL

60Tap the Menu Key > Discard to abandon and delete a message, including any saved drafts. If you are not connected to a network, for example if y

61To delete an email account1 Open the Email application.2 Tap the Menu Key > Settings.3 Select the account(s) you want to delete and tap R

62With your phone, you can enjoy social networking and manage your micro-blog in on-line communities. You can update your current status, upload photo

63Removing accounts on your phone1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings > General tab > Accounts & sync.2 Tap t

64To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen.Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Tap to turn the flash On, Off or set it to A

65Taking a photo 1 From the Home screen, tap Camera .2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph.

66Image size - Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the picture you take. Select a pixel value from the following options: 13M 4160x3120 (4:3), W10M 416

67NOTE: • When you exit the camera, some settings will return to their defaults. Check the camera settings before you take your next photo.• The se

68Setting a photo as the wallpaper1 Tap the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it.2 Tap the Menu Key > Set image as > Home screen

6Important noticePlease check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for

69Shot & ClearThe Shot & Clear feature allows you to remove interfering objects from pictures.1 Open the Camera application. 2 Tap >

70CameraSuper zoomingYou can use a zoom up to 8 times while taking pictures.NOTE: • This function operates automatically while zooming in and out.•

71To open the Video Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen and slide down.Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Tap to turn the flash

72Recording a video1 From the Home screen, tap Camera and slide the Mode Switch button down to change to Video mode. The Capture icon will change

73White balance – The white balance ensures any the white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correct

74 - Locks the touch keys to prevent unintentional touches. - Allows you to adjust the screen ratio. - Captures a screen shot while playing a video.Me

75Dual recordingThe Dual recording feature allows you to record videos with the front and rear cameras at the same time.1 Open the Camera applicatio

76Tracking zoomDefines the focus area to enlarge before recording a video. Touch and hold the small screen to resize or move it.1 Open the Camera ap

77Audio zoomIncrease sound sensitivity in the area you zoom in on and decrease noise when recording.1 Open the Camera application.2 Change to vide

78Tracking focusTracks the subject that you've focused on while recording a video.1 Open the Camera application.2 Change to video mode and ta

7NOTE: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn off automatically in order to save batter

79Zoom to TrackWhen you play a video, you can enlarge an object while tracking it.1 When you play a video, tap .2 Touch the magnifying glass and

80CamcorderLive ZoomingLive Zooming allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired section appear

81Dual PlayDual Play (connected wired or wirelessly to two displays) can be run on a different screen.NOTE: • Connect two devices using wired (Slimpo

82MultimediaYou can store multimedia files to a internal memory to have easy access to all your image and video files.GalleryFrom the Home screen, tap

83How to play music/video files on the phonePlaying music/video filesLocate the file you want in the Gallery or Music applications and tap it to play

84To add a song to a playlistTouch and hold a song and tap Add to playlist. Then choose the name of the playlist. You can also add the song that is pl

85UtilitiesQSlideThe QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multi-tasking.1 While using an app that supports QSlid

86QuickMemoThe QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos duri

87Discard QuickMemos:• Tap the Back Key .View the Saved MemoFrom the Home screen tap the Apps Key > Gallery or Notebook and select the Quic

88UtilitiesTIP! To quickly use the QuickRemote feature, touch and slide the Status Bar downward and tap on the Quick Settings bar to activate it.Tou

84. Using a Screen LockSet a screen lock to secure your phone. To set the screen lock, follow the process below.From the Home screen, tap the Menu Ke

896 Point the original remote 4 inches away from the IR receiver on back of phone.7 Press and hold the button on the original remote for 2 seconds

90Utilities2 Tap , Word, Line or Block.3 Hold the phone toward the subject you want to translate for a few seconds.NOTE: • Only one dictionary i

91Julia1 555-555-5555JuliaNOTE: If you have not agreed to the LG app terms and conditions and privacy policy yet, you will be prompted to accept.VuTal

92Utilities4 In the contact's details screen, tap . After the other party accepts your VuTalk request, you can start VuTalk with him/her. 5

93NOTE: If you tap the Home Key and go back to the Home screen, the VuTalk feature still runs in the background.Voice MateVoice Mate allows you hands

94Utilities• Voice feedback - Tap to activate voice feedback even when no headset is connected. • User name - If a user name is set, Voice Mate will

953 Create a note using the available tools.• / Read only/Edit mode: Tap to view the note in read-only mode and prevent any unintentional dra

96UtilitiesSmartShareYou can use the SmartShare feature easily in the Gallery, Music, Videos apps, and more.Enjoy the Content Via a Variety of Devices

97Playing/Sending• Play: You can play the content via a TV or a Bluetooth speaker.• Beam: You can send the content to the device of Bluetooth and Sm

98UtilitiesSearching Other Devices1 Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-supported devices.2 Connect to the device to view the content.Us