LG G820UM Users manual

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USER GUIDE

LM-G820UM

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About this user guide

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Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper use.

•Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

•Descriptions are based on the device default settings.

•Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any questions about an app provided with the device, please contact an LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the relevant service provider.

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About this user guide

Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

6 Camera features

17 Gallery features

23Sound quality and effects

24Floating bar

27Google Assistant

28Audio recording features

30Fingerprint recognition

33Face recognition

37Multi-tasking feature

38Always-on display

39Notes on Water Resistant Properties

Basic Functions

43Product components and accessories

44Parts overview

47 Turning the power on or off

48Installing the SIM card and memory card

50 Removing the memory card

50 Battery

53 Touch screen

56 Home screen

66 Screen lock

71Memory card encryption

72Taking screenshots

73Entering text

79 Content sharing

81 Do not disturb

Useful Apps

83Installing and uninstalling apps

84App trash

85App Shortcuts

86Phone

90Messaging

91Camera

107Gallery

111Chrome

112Google apps

114	Contacts
116	QuickMemo+
118	Clock

120Calendar

120Tasks

121Music

122Calculator

122LG Health

124Email

124File Manager

125Smart cleaning

125LG Mobile Switch

126LG SmartWorld

Settings

128 Settings

128 Network

140Sound

141Display

143General

Appendix

155LG Language Settings

155LG Bridge

156Phone software update

158Anti-Theft Guide

159Open Source Software Notice Information

159Regulatory information (FCC ID number, etc.)

160Trademarks

161More information

163 FAQ

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LIMITED WARRANTY - USA

Table of contents

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Features

Camera features

Various angles camera

You can take photos or record videos with various angles on the camera.

Tap , then tap/or//to switch between various angles.

Standard angle	Wide-angle	Standard angle
		Telephoto	Super Wide-angle

Front camera

Rear camera

• See Starting the camera for details.

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Portrait

You can create an artistic portrait photo, whereby the subject is in focus and the background is blurred. You can also edit the image by applying lighting or color effect to the background.

1Tap , and tap Portrait.

2Drag the slide bar to the left or right to adjust the blur strength.

•You can take photos with clear subject and blurred background.

Adjust blur strength.

Select color effect.

Select 3D Lighting Effect.

• 3D Lighting Effect: Tap to select a lighting effect.

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• Color effect: Tapto select a background color.

3 Tap to take a photo.

• While taking a photo with rear camera, keep the distance to your subject to 1.3 ~ 5 feet.

• This feature is not available if the surroundings are too dark.

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Triple shot

You can take a series of photos with different angles of view and save as a video with slide effect.

1Tap , then tap Triple shot.

2Tap to take a photo.

•The triple cameras take photos automatically in sequence.

• While taking a photo, hold the device steady until all 3 photos have been taken.

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AI CAM

You can use the AI Cam feature to automatically recognize the object when taking a photo or recording a video for an optimal quality.

1Tap , then tap AI CAM.

2When the object is recognized, the best effect for the scene is applied.

•To apply other effects, tap the scene icon.

•A wide range of categories, such as portrait, pets, food, sunrise, sunset, scenery, city view, flowers and text, can be recognized automatically.

Portrait

Sunset

Flower

• Associated keywords for the object are displayed on the screen. Keywords do not appear on the actual photos or videos.

•This feature is available only when the front and rear cameras are in the Auto mode.

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Cine shot

You can record a moment and make a video with only a part of the scene in motion.

While recording a video, hold the device steady. After recorded, rub an area in the video you want in motion. The selected area starts moving and the rest of the video remains still.

1Tap , then tap MODE .

2Tap to record a 3 second video.

•Hold the device steady while recording the video.

3Tap and rub the area you want in motion with the Cine shot effect.

•Tap to erase the selected area.

Undo								Play forward and backward
Undo								Play forward and backward
Redo								repeatedly.
Redo								Play forward repeatedly.

Select the area to move.				Erase the selected area.

4Tap SAVE.

•The selected area will be in motion.

• Cine shot is recorded in the FHD 16:9 aspect ratio.

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Cine Video

You can record a movie-like video.

1Tap , then tap MODE Cine Video .

2Tap to record a video.

•: Select the point zoom feature to zoom in/out around a specific area.

• : Select an effect to apply to the recording. You can also adjust the vignette and strength for each Cine effect. This feature cannot be changed after you have started recording.

• The Point Zoom feature supports a zoom speed of up to 3x.

• This feature only supports video recordings in standard angle.

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Makeup Pro

While taking selfies, you can apply various makeup techniques.

When using the front camera, adjust the skin tone and apply eye and lip makeups.

1Tap , switch to the front camera, then tap .

2Select a desired makeup option, then drag the slide bar to the left or right to adjust the effect.

•When you select None, the slide bar disappears.

3Tap to take a photo.

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Preview

You can preview images of different angles taken by the triple cameras located on the back of the device and select a desired angle to take a photo or record a video.

Before taking a photo, touch and hold a camera view icon to display preview icons of three angles on the right.

•The screen displays the preview image of the selected angle of view.

•After selecting a desired angle, tap or to take a photo or record a video.

Select preview icon.

Telephoto camera view Standard angle camera	Wide-angle camera
view	view

• This feature is available only in the Auto mode and AI Cam.

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Flash Jump-Cut

Photos taken at a regular interval are saved as GIF files.

1Tap , then tap MODE Flash Jump-Cut .

2Tap to take a photo.

•Photos are taken every 3 seconds and saved as a GIF file.

•Tap on the screen to select the number of photos you want to take.

•While taking photos, tap to create GIF files with previously taken photos.

• The flash automatically turns on while taking photos.

•The current shot and the total number of shots are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

•All taken photos are saved as GIF files only.

•The GIF speed and image order cannot be changed.

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Graphy

You can adjust the white balance, ISO and shutter speed referring to the recommended images.

1Tap , then tap MODE Manual ().

2Tap and then tap Graphy photos to activate the feature.

3Tap and select the desired scene from the recommended images.

4Tap to take a photo.

• This feature is available only in Manual camera mode.

•You can add more scenes by tapping and downloading the Graphy app from Play Store. You may be charged for data usage, depending on your pricing plan.

•Tap , then tap Graphy photos to deactivate this feature.

Steady recording

You can use the Steady recording feature to minimize motion blur while recording a video.

Tap , then tap Steady recording.

• See Starting the camera for details.

• This feature is available only in specific modes.

Hi-Fi video recording

You can record a high quality video with Hi-Fi sound.

Tap , then tap MODE Manual () Hi-Fi.

• See Starting the camera for details.

• Hi-Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi-Fi.

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Gallery features

Related content

You can edit and customize related content in Gallery.

1While viewing a picture preview, tap .

2When the icon related with the date or location where you took the photo appears, touch the screen.

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•You can view a group of photos taken on the same day or at the same location.

• Tap to access additional options.

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Making a video from the related content

You can gather related contents to make a video clip by tapping on the video displaying the date or location.

Select the theme and background music, adjust caption effects and order or add date and your signature and then tap SAVE.

• : Select the video theme.

• : Add background music or adjust the playback time. -- To select a file for the background music, tap .

-- To adjust the volume of background music and original video, tap .

• : Select a font face.

• : Change the order of files to play as a video. -- To add files, tap .

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Creating a movie

You can create a new movie by putting images and videos together.

1Tap , select an album, then tap Create movie. You can also tap Play tab, then tap Create movie.

2Select images or videos for your movie and tap NEXT.

3Edit the selected images and videos and then tap SAVE.

Deleting files

You can select images or videos to delete from your video by tapping at the top right corner of its thumbnail.

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Adding files

You can select images or videos to add after tapping at the bottom of the screen. You can also select the images or videos you have previously added.

• Touch and hold a file, and then tap another file for multiple selection.

Rearranging files

To rearrange the images and videos, touch and hold the file you want to move, then dragging it to the desired location.

Adding file effects

Tap to add a theme or background music, or change the font.

Resetting the movie edits

You can reset the edits made to the movie (e.g. play time) by tapping .

Previewing a file

Check your new video before saving it by tapping . After the playback time elapses, the next file is played automatically.

• A maximum of 50 images and videos can be used to create a video.

•The playback time for an image is 3 seconds by default and it cannot be changed. Videos can be trimmed down to a minimum of 1 second.

•This feature may not support some image or video formats.

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Making a GIF

You can easily make a GIF file using recorded videos or photos.

Making a GIF by using recorded videos

1At the desired starting point while watching a video, tap .

2Select the length of the GIF you want to create.

•GIF is generated for the time selected from the current time.

•For videos less than 5 seconds, GIF images are automatically generated for the remaining time.

Making a GIF by using photos

1While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.

You can also tap on Play tab in the Gallery app.

2Select the desired photos to create a GIF file and then tap NEXT.

•You can add more images and adjust the GIF speed, screen ratio, and file order.

• You may use this feature solely for creative purposes. The use of this feature involving infringement of any other person’s rights, such as copyright or defamatory or offensive statements, may be subject to civil, criminal, or administrative liabilities and/or penalties under applicable laws. You shall not copy, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise make illegal use of any copyrighted materials without permission of the rightful owner or copyright holder. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, LG Electronics disclaims all expressed and implied warranties as well as liabilities associated thereto.

• A maximum of 100 images can be used to create a GIF file.

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Sound quality and effects

DTS:X 3D Surround

You can play a song or video in three-dimensional, immersive and vivid sound. Connect to an earphone, speaker or other external audio devices to use this feature.

Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS:X 3D Surround, then tap to activate this feature.

Adjusting the sound direction

You can adjust the sound direction as desired.

1Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS:X 3D Surround.

2Select the desired sound direction.

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Floating bar

Floating bar overview

You can access frequently used features, such as Shortcuts, Screen capture, Music player, and Quick contacts, by tapping and swiping the floating bar on the screen.

To enable the floating bar feature, tap Settings General Floating Bar .

Opening and closing the floating bar

•To open the floating bar: Tap or .

•To close the floating bar: Tap or .

Floating Bar

•To access the rest of the bar options, swipe left or right on the floating bar.

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Moving the floating bar position

•Floating bar open: Touch and hold the floating bar, then drag it to the desired location.

•Floating bar closed: Touch and hold the floating bar, then drag it to the desired location along the edge of the screen.

Changing the position of the floating bar

You can set the area in which the floating bar can move or be pinned.

1Tap Settings General Floating Bar Position.

2Tap the desired option and tap OK.

• The floating bar can only be moved within the area between the Status bar and Quick access bar. See Home screen layout for details.

Disabling the floating bar

You can disable the floating bar by using one of the following methods:

•With the floating bar closed, touch and hold or on the floating bar and then drag it to the Remove area at the top of the screen.

•Tap or on the floating bar, then tap at the top of the screen.

•Tap Settings General Floating Bar .

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Setting the floating bar

You can select contents to display on the floating bar and change their display order. Tap from the floating bar or tap Settings General

Floating Bar.

•Shortcuts: Quickly access frequently used apps or features.

•Screen capture: Capture the screen to crop the desired part or to create a GIF file.

Launch Capture+ on the current screen to capture a screenshot.

Launch Extended capture to capture a scrolling screen.

Capture a desired part of a screen.

Save part of the current screen as a GIF file. You can adjust the size of the image you want to capture.

• To move to the desired location, drag .

•To start recording a GIF, tap .

•To stop recording a GIF, tap .

•Music player: Control the music you are listening to.

•Quick contacts: Call or message people set as quick contacts.

• A maximum of 5 apps or features can be added to the shortcuts.

•A maximum of 5 contacts can be added as quick contacts.

•A GIF can be created up to 15 seconds long.

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Google Assistant

You can manage tasks, plan your day, get answers, and much more.

• To use this feature, first connect to the network and sign in to your Google account.

Launching Google Assistant

1Press and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant.

2Tap GET STARTED.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the voice settings.

•The device saves your voice data for recognition.

Launching Google Assistant with your voice

1Say “Ok Google” when the screen is turned off or locked.

2Say a command or question when Hi, how can I help?* appears on the screen.

Launching Google Assistant from the Home screen

1Touch and hold from the Home screen.

2Say a command or question when Hi, how can I help?* appears on the screen.

• Voice recognition accuracy may decrease if you speak with an unclear voice or in a noisy place. When you use the voice recognition feature, increase its accuracy by speaking with a clear voice in a quiet place.

* The prompt message may vary depending on the software version.

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Audio recording features

The HD Audio Recorder feature allows you to configure the audio settings manually so that you can record audio based on your environment.

Recording modes

You can record a high definition audio file by selecting and configuring the desired audio mode to suit the recording environment.

Tap Other Apps HD Audio Recorder .

Normal

You can record audio without extra settings.

Concert

You can record audio in a concert or other music event.

Custom

You can manually personalize the settings to record audio.

Studio Mode

With Studio mode, you can play an audio file or music and record your voice at the same time, create a chord by recording your voice multiple times, and record your comments over the presenter’s or speaker’s original audio file.

1Tap Other Apps HD Audio Recorder Custom.

2Tap .

3Select an audio file to use as background music.

4Tap to record voice.

5Tap to save the recorded file.

• Background music can only be played through earphones. Make sure to plug in earphones before using this feature.

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Other useful features on the HD Audio Recorder app

GAIN

You can adjust the sensitivity of the sound recorded by the microphone.

The higher the GAIN value is set, the more sensitively the sound is recorded.

LCF

You can filter any low-pitched noises such as the low hum of the air conditioner.

The higher the LCF (Low Cut Filter) value is set, the better high-frequency noises are filtered.

LMT

It can prevent clipping of the recorded sound. The higher the LMT (Limiter) value is set, the more low frequency sounds that will not get clipped.

• To change additional settings, tap Settings, then customize the file type, bit depth, sampling rate and other settings.

•You can monitor sound quality with the connected earpiece while recording audio. While recording audio in Studio mode, sound monitoring is not supported. You can hear only the background music.

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