ENGLISH User Guide LG-V400 00000000 (1.0) www.lg.
ENGLISH User Guide • Screen displays and illustrations may differ from those you see on actual device. • Some of the contents of this guide may not apply to your device, depending on the software and your service provider. All information in this document is subject to change without notice. • This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard. • Copyright ©2014 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of contents About this user guide.......................... 5 About this user guide............................ 5 Trademarks.............................................. 5 DivX HD................................................... 6 Dolby Digital Plus................................... 6 Important notice.................................. 7 Getting to know your device............. 12 Tablet Overview......................................12 Charging your tablet.............................
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks............. 34 Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network..................................... 34 Bluetooth...............................................35 Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your tablet with a Bluetooth device.... 35 Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature........................................... 36 Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature........................................... 36 SmartShare.......................................
QSlide....................................................60 QuickMemo...........................................62 QuickRemote........................................64 QuickTranslator.....................................65 Multiple Users....................................... 67 Voice Mate.............................................68 Alarm......................................................69 Calculator..............................................70 Calendar...........................................
About this user guide About this user guide • Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you use your device safely and correctly. • Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently on your tablet. • Your content may differ from the final product, or from software supplied by service providers or carriers, This content may be subject to change without prior notice.
DivX HD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
Important notice Please read this before you start using your tablet! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your tablet are described in this section before taking the tablet in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Tablet Memory You need to check your tablet memory and delete some data, such as applications, to make more memory available. To uninstall applications: 1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Apps.
WARNING To protect your tablet and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Play Store. If there are improperly installed applications on your tablet, the tablet may not work normally or a serious error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data and settings from the tablet. 3. Using a Screen Lock Set an screen lock to secure your tablet.
When you can’t recall your Pattern, PIN or Password: < If you have forgotten your pattern > If you logged in to your Google account on the tablet but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the screen. You are then required to log in with your Google Account or you have to enter the Backup PIN which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock.
5 Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed. 6 Press the Power/Lock Key to continue or either of the Volume Keys to cancel. 7 Press the Power/Lock Key once more to confirm or either of the Volume Keys to cancel. 8 Your device will perform a hard reset. WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset. 5.
• To stop applications, tap Task Manager from the recent apps list, then tap Stop or Stop all. • To remove an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the left or right. To clear all apps, tap Clear all. 6. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the tablet does not respond when you try to operate it: Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 12 seconds to turn your tablet off. If it still does not work, please contact the service center. 7.
Getting to know your device Tablet Overview Front-Facing Camera Lens Ambient Light Sensor Power/Lock Key Volume Keys Back-Facing Camera Lens Speakers Earphone Jack microSD Card Slot Infrared (IR) LED Charger/USB Port Microphone NOTE: Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when recording a video or audio clip.
Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance. microSD Card Insert a microSD Card for storing files such as music, Slot videos and photos. Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, Earphone Jack hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music. Ambient Light Measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD Sensor brightness to provide a vivid screen.
WARNING Placing a heavy object on the tablet or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction. TIP! • Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are available. • If the device is locked and does not work, press and hold the Power/ Lock Key for 12 seconds to turn it off. Charging your tablet A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your tablet.
1 Connect the USB adapter and USB cable. 2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the tablet’s Charger/USB port. 3 Plug the charger into an electrical socket. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need to run constantly in the background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.
• Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be reduced. • While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level. To view the battery charge level 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > Battery. 2 The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the top menu of the screen. To monitor and control what uses the battery 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet > Battery > Battery use.
2 Insert the microSD card into the slot with the contacts facing down. Carefully push the tray gently into the device. Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your tablet, first you need to unmount it. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2 Open the microSD card tray and push the card in to release it. 3 Gently pull the microSD card from the slot. Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first.
Formatting the microSD card Warning! All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. 2 Tap Erase SD card (twice). 3 If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use. NOTE: If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will have been deleted.
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your tablet. KnockON The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off. • Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on. • Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off. NOTE: • You can disable this feature in the Display settings.
Slide Aside Slide Aside allows you to quickly switch between three open applications (or tasks) using a three finger gesture. 1 While an application is open, place three fingers on the screen and slide to the left. The current screen is saved and the Home screen appears. 2 To re-open the saved apps, place three fingers on the screen and slide to the right. Tap the desired app you want to open. Tip! The Slide Aside feature does not recognize fewer fingers, additional fingers, or your palm.
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens. Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.
Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, Maps, or when browsing pictures. Rotate the screen From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the device's physical orientation. NOTE: • To select an item, touch the center of the icon. • Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm touch. • Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want.
Status Bar – Shows device status information, including the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Application icons – Tap an icon (application, widget, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Quick Keys – Provide easy, one-touch access to the functions used most often. Menu Key – Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current screen or application. This only applies when available, depending on the screen or application.
Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or wallpapers. For more convenience using your tablet, add your favorite apps and widgets to the Home screen. To add items on your Home screen: 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 Tap the Apps or Widgets tab. 3 Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your finger. To remove an item from the Home screen: Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to finger.
2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size from the Theme icon tab. Or touch the Photo icon tab to take a new picture or select a picture from the Gallery.
Home screen clean view You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap the Back Key to see applications and widgets again. Quick access To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Voice Mate, Google Search, and QuickMemo.
Returning to recently-used applications 1 Touch and hold the Home Key . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently. 2 Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back Key to return to your previous screen. Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as downloads. From the Notifications Panel, you can view your tablet’s current status and pending notifications.
Quick Settings Bar – Swipe to the right or left to scroll through the list. Tap an icon to activate/deactivate the feature. QSlide Apps Bar – Tap to activate a QSlide feature. Slide to the left and right to adjust the screen brightness and volume. Quick Settings on the Notifications Panel Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi. The Quick Settings are located at the top of the Notifications Panel.
Using the QSlide apps Tap any of the QSlide apps in the bar to activate it. When activated, the QSlide feature opens the application in a window in the foreground, allowing you to access other applications in the background. You can open up to two QSlide windows at a time. Notification icons on the Status Bar The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.
DLNA is on Tablet is connected to PC via USB cable or USB tethering is active Downloading data Battery saving mode is on Uploading data Slide aside is active NOTE: The location of the icons in the Status Bar may differ depending on the features, apps, and services being used. Plug & Pop Plug & 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. 1 Plug an earphone or OTG (On-the-Go) device (i.e., mouse, keyboard, etc.).
Capturing a Screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down key and Power/Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen. To view the captured image, go to Apps > Gallery > Screenshots Folder. TIP! You cannot capture a screen shot of the camera or video camera screens. Using QuickMemo to capture a screenshot On the screen you want to capture, drag the Status Bar downward and select QuickMemo . OR Press and hold both Volume Keys at the same time.
Entering Text You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. Using the keypad & entering text Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. Tap to use the voice input function.
Google account setup When you first turn on your tablet, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account • Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen. OR • From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google. If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and password, then 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 tablet, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features; you must configure your tablet to be able to connect to them.
Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but 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. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Open the item and tap . OR Touch and hold the item and select Share. OR Open the item and tap the Menu Key > Share. 2 Tap Bluetooth to share via Bluetooth. NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Bluetooth.
SmartShare The SmartShare feature allows you to share images, music, video, and documents with other device connected to the same network. To send content from your tablet to other devices 1 On the content you want to play or beam, tap . 2 Tap Play or Beam in the dialog box. • Play: You can stream your content via TV, Bluetooth speaker, etc. • Beam: You can send your content to Bluetooth devices or SmartShare Beam*-supported LG phones or tablets.
• Ensure that your tablet and nearby devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Make sure that the DLNA feature on the nearby device is turned on. 2 Tap the device to connect. If the device is not on the list, tap Search nearby devices. After the connection is established, you can enjoy the contents from the nearby device on your tablet. PC connections with a USB cable You can connect your tablet to your PC to charge it, transfer items to the PC from the tablet and vice versa.
3 When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Select the Windows Media Player option to synchronize music files. 4 Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). 5 Select and drag music files to the sync list. 6 Start synchronization. • The following requirements must be satisfied to synchronize with Windows Media Player.
Contacts You can add contacts on your tablet and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the keypad. You can also tap a letter along the right side of the screen to access names starting with the chosen letter. Adding a new contact 1 From the Home screen, tap Contact .
To add a contact to your favorites 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns gold and the contact is added to your favorites. To remove a contact from your favorites list 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. 3 Tap a contact to view its details. 4 Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name.
Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Yahoo!, MSN, and AOL. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The first time you open the Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account. After the initial setup, the contents of your inbox are displayed.
Working with account folders Open the Email application and tap the Menu Key and select 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: 1 While in the Email application, tap Write . 2 Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts.
Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Shot mode – Allows you to choose a shot mode to define how the picture will be taken. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on the following page. Video mode – Tap (or slide) to toggle between Camera mode and Video mode. Capture – Takes a picture.
Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key . Take photos by voice command. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the photo. Sets the focus mode. Selects photo resolution. If you choose a high resolution, the file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory. The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor.
Set to use the Volume Key for capturing pictures or zooming. Set the storage location for your pictures. Choose from Internal storage and SD card. Opens the help guide to know how a function operates. Restores all camera default settings. TIP! • When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, and timer. Check these before you take your next photo.
Once you've taken a photo Touch the image preview at the bottom of the screen to view the last photo you took. Touch to share your photo using the SmartShare function. Touch to take another photo immediately. Touch to send your photo to others or share it via social network services. Touch to delete the photo. TIP! If you have a social networking account and set it up on your tablet, you can share your photo with your social networking community. Touch the Menu Key to open the following options.
Applies a brightness effect to your photo. Applies artistic effects to your photos. Applies color effects to your photos. Applies additional options to your photos. Slideshow – Automatically displays a slideshow of all your pictures. Add location – To add the location information. Print – Allows you to print the picture. Details – Displays more information about the picture. Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Record Mode – Allows you to choose a record mode to define how the video will be recorded. Settings – Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on the following page. Camera mode – Touch and slide up this icon to switch to camera mode. Record – Touch to start recording a video. Gallery – Touch to view the last video you recorded.
Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Prevents shaking while recording to get high video quality. Improves color quality in various lighting conditions. Choose a color tone to use for your new view. Activate this to use your tablet's location-based services. Set to use the Volume Key for recording video or zooming.
5 A timer showing the length of the video will appear. 6 Touch on the screen to stop recording. After recording a video Touch the video preview at the bottom of the screen to view the last video you recorded. Touch to share your video using the SmartShare function. Touch to record another video immediately. Touch to send your video to others or share it via social network services. Touch to delete the video.
NOTE: • While a video is playing, slide the screen up or down to adjust the screen brightness. • While a video is playing, slide the screen left or right to rewind or fastforward. • Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on the right side of the tablet.
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. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery . You can manage and share all your image and video files with the Gallery. NOTE: • Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly, depending on how they are encoded.
Playing videos Video files show the play it. icon in the preview. Select a video and tap to Viewing photo and video options When viewing a photo or video, tap the Menu Key advanced editing options. and use the Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete. • When viewing a photo or video, tap , then tap Yes to confirm.
Videos Your tablet has a video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. To access the video player, from the Home screen tap Apps > Apps tab > Videos . Playing a video 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps 2 Select the video you want to play. > Apps tab > Videos . Touch to pause video playback. Touch to resume video playback. Touch to fast-forward 10 seconds. Touch and hold to fast-forward 3 seconds. Touch to rewind 10 seconds. Touch and hold to rewind 3 seconds.
Music Your tablet has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Music . Add music files to your tablet Start by transferring music files to your tablet: • Transfer music using Media sync (MTP). • Download from the Web. • Synchronize your tablet to a computer. • Receive files via Bluetooth. Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) 1 Connect the tablet to your PC using the USB cable. 2 Select the Media sync (MTP) option.
Touch to find the song on YouTube Touch to share your music via the 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 and hold to fast-forward 3 seconds. Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to return to the previous song. Touch and hold to rewind 3 seconds.
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. NOTE: Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material.
Tools QPair By connecting your tablet and mobile phone via QPair, you can sync incoming calls, messages, and social networking notifications between your tablet and mobile phone. 1 Run QPair and tap Initial setup > Start on your tablet first and then run the same steps on your phone. TIP! QPair may not be pre-inistalled on the phone. Go to Google Play Store and search for QPair and install it. NOTE: QPair works with phones running Android 4.1 or later.
QPair features Call notification – Sends the tablet a notification when the phone receives a call. The notification displays the caller's number and allows you to decline the call. Message notification – Sends the tablet a notification when the phone receives a message. SNS notification – Displays a social networking notification on your tablet's Status Bar when it arrives on your phone.
