Venus Cell Phone User's Guide

LG Venice™ User GuideENGLISH

10Getting to know your phonePower/Lock Key Charger/USB PortMicrophoneEarphone JackVolume Keys • In the Home screen: Control ringer volume.• During

100Safetyof valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the spe

101Safetydangerous situations -- with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case o

102Limited Warranty StatementLimited Warranty Statement1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber uni

103Limited Warranty Statementunauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or ot

104Limited Warranty Statement4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:No other express warranty is applicable to this product.THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLU

11Getting to know your phoneInstalling the batteryYou must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.1. To remove the back c

12Getting to know your phone3. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place.Charging your phoneThe

13Getting to know your phoneUsing the memory cardTo insert a memory card:Insert the memory card (not included) into the slot. Make sure the gold conta

14Getting to know your phoneLocking and unlocking the screenIf you do not use the phone for a while, the screen is turned off and locked automatically

15Getting to know your phoneWhen you cannot recall your unlock pattern:If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the co

16Your Home screenTouch screen tipsHere are some tips on how to navigate around your phone.Touch – To choose a menu/option or open an application, tou

17Your Home screenCustomizing the Home screenYou can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons, and widgets to any Home screen canvas.

18Your Home screenCustomizing an application icon from the Home screen NOTE This feature allows you to make and use an icon with the pictures in your

19Your Home screenStatus BarThe Status Bar runs across the top of your screen.Touch and slide the Status Bar down with your finger to display the Notifi

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20Your Home screenViewing the Status BarThe Status Bar uses different icons to display phone information such as signal strength, new messages, batter

21Your Home screenOn-screen keyboardYou can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when y

22Your Home screenQuickMemoThe QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently c

23Your Home screen2. Create a memo using the available options. NOTE Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo feature. Do not use your fingerna

24Google account setupWhen you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and how you

25Connecting to Networks and DevicesWi-FiWith Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enj

26Connecting to Networks and DevicesBluetoothYou can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, not from the Bluetooth menu as

27Connecting to Networks and DevicesUsing Wi-Fi DirectYou can share your music, picture and video content between users who use Android phones connect

28Connecting to Networks and DevicesEnabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through SmartShareWi-Fi Direct automatically scans nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices and

29Connecting to Networks and DevicesTo control your renderer devicesLet your renderer device (e.g. TV) play multimedia contents from your remote conte

3 Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause c

30Connecting to Networks and DevicesTo download contents from remote content library1. On the Home screen, touch > SmartShare .2. Touch the From

31CallsMaking a call1. On the Home screen, touch to open the keypad.2. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, touch .3. Touch to mak

32CallsIn-call optionsOnce you initiate a call, you will see these on-screen options.Add call - Touch to initiate a 3-way call. End - Touch to end the

33CallsViewing your call logsOn the Home screen, touch and choose the Call logs tab .View a complete list of all dialed, received and missed voice

34ContactsAdd contacts to your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing.Sear

35ContactsFavorite contactsYou can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.Adding a contact to your favorites1. On the Home screen, touch t

36MessagingYour phone combines text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.Sending a message1. Touch on the Home

37MessagingChanging your message settingsYour phone's message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the se

38Messagingoption to automatically download your complete multimedia messages even while roaming.• Set priority: Select Low, Normal, or High.Conversa

39MessagingEmergency alerts settings • Presidential alert: Enable this option if you wish presidential alerts to be always presented. This is set to

4 Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. Do not hold or let the

40EmailYou can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: PO

41EmailWorking with account foldersEach account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account&apos

42CameraGetting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Cheese shutter – Tak

43CameraOnce you've taken the photoTouch the image preview at the bottom of the screen to view the last photo you captured. Touch to share via Sm

44CameraUsing the advanced settingsIn the viewfinder, touch to open the advanced options. – Edit quick menu to edit the quick menus on the viewfinder.

45Video cameraGetting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens. Video size – D

46Video cameraAfter recording a videoTouch the image preview at the bottom of the screen to view the last video you recorded. Touch to play the video.

47Video camera – Geotagging to use your phone's location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you up

48MultimediaYou can store multimedia files on a memory card for easy access to all your image and video files.GalleryOn the Home screen, touch > Ap

49MultimediaMusicYour phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, on the Home screen, touch >

5Getting to know your phoneBefore you start using the phone, please read this!Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone

50MultimediaTouch 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,

51UtilitiesQSlideThe QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking.1. While watching an on-device video, tap .

52Utilities4. Touch and select the account where you want to save the event (if applicable).5. Touch the Event name field and enter the event name.6.

53UtilitiesPlay StorePlay Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid applications.To open the Play Store application  On the Home scree

54UtilitiesTo get help with Play StorePlay Store Help web pages are available from all Play Store screens.Touch the Menu Key > Help.The Browser ap

55The webBrowserThe Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone.

56SettingsTo access your phone's settingsOn the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings .OROn the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > S

57Settings< More >VPN – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you've previously configured. Allows you to add different

58Settings< Display >Brightness – Adjust the screen brightness.Screen timeout – Set the time for screen timeout.Auto-rotate screen – Set to swit

59SettingsLock timer - Select the lock timer duration.Power button instantly locks - Checkmark so that pressing the Power/Lock Key instantly locks th

6To check the battery power level:  On the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings > About phone (SYSTEM category) > Battery.The ba

60Settings< Security >Encrypt phone – Encrypt all data on phone including system data. Requires a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your phone

61SettingsSYSTEM< Date & time >Use Date & time settings to set how dates are displayed. < Accessibility > Use the Accessibility se

62SettingsDivX Mobile ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official Div

63AccessoriesThese accessories are available for use with the LG Venice™. (Items described below may be optional and may be sold separately).Travel ad

64TroubleshootingPlease check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for

65TroubleshootingCategory Sub-Category Question AnswerGoogle™ ServiceGmail Log-InShould I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail?Once

66TroubleshootingCategory Sub-Category Question AnswerPhone FunctionSynchronizationIs it possible to synchronize my contacts from all my email account

67TroubleshootingCategory Sub-Category Question AnswerPhone FunctionUnlock PatternWhat should I do if I forgot the Unlock Pattern and I didn’t create

68TroubleshootingCategory Sub-Category Question AnswerPhone FunctionSpeed DialIs Speed Dialing supported?Yes. You can set Speed Dials as well as save

69TroubleshootingCategory Sub-Category Question AnswerPhone FunctionScreen time outMy screen turns off after only 15 seconds. How can I change the amo

7Getting to know your phone5. Using the hard reset (Factory reset)If your phone needs to be restored to its original condition, perform a hard reset t

70TroubleshootingCategory Sub-Category Question AnswerPhone SpecBattery TimeWhat is the maximum amount of time my phone’s battery will last before I n

71SafetyHACThis phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.However, there may be som

72SafetyBodily Contact During OperationThis device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.59 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To

73Safetycontinues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and p

74Safetybecause the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the phone to the bod

75SafetyIn this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.

76SafetyWorld Health OrganizationAvenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/f

77SafetyConsumer Information on SAR(Specific Absorption Rate)This model phone meets the Government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wir

78SafetyThe FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF em

79SafetyWhile some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or wh

8Getting to know your phoneTo stop applications: 1. On the Home screen, touch > Apps tab > Settings > Apps (DEVICE category) > RUNNING

80Safety(ATIS). The U and UT marks are referenced in Section 20.19 of the FCC Rules. The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the Ame

81Safety  When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear

82Safety4. *American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizin

83SafetyPersons with pacemakers:  Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;  Should

84SafetyAircraftFCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.Blasting AreasTo avoid i

85Safetyinstallation. If you experience interference with reception (e.g., television), determine if this equipment is causing the harmful interferenc

86Safetyapproved and qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an unqualified and non- LG-approved battery or charger may present a risk

87Safety  Please read the manual of proper installation and removal of the battery.  Please read the manual of specified charger about charging met

88Safety  The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger. Do not use nearby the place where generates static electricity more than 100V

89Safetystrips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.  Never use and unapproved b

9Getting to know your phoneDevice componentsEarpieceProximity SensorFront Camera LensHome Key • Return to the Home screen from any screen.• Press

90SafetyGeneral Notice  Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth or animal's mouth may cause serious injury including a fire o

91Safety  Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unne

92SafetyFDA Consumer UpdateThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:1. Do

93Safety  Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human healt

94Safetydeveloped with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the use

95Safety5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?A combination of laboratory studies and ep

96Safetycontracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The C

97SafetyStandardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same ph

98Safetyexists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was

99Safety12. Where can I find additional information?For additional information, please refer to the following resources:FDA web page on wireless phone