LG L555DL User Manual

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USER GUIDE

LG L555DL

MFL71676601 (1.0)

www.lg.com

About this user guide

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•Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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.

•Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG license agreement and void your warranty.

•Some content and illustrations may differ from your device, depending on the area, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice.

•Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with your device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for the illegal use of media.

•Select a plan suitable for your messaging, uploading, downloading, auto-syncing and location services needs. This can help you avoid any additional data costs.

•Failure to follow the instructions in this guide and improper use may damage the device.

Instructional notices

WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties.

CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the device.

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

Table of contents

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Features

6Camera features

7Gallery features

10Google Assistant

12Fingerprint recognition

15Multi-tasking feature

Basic Functions

18Product components and accessories

19Parts overview

22Turning the power on or off

23Installing the SIM card

25Inserting the memory card

26Removing the memory card

26Battery

28Touch screen

31Home screen

39Screen lock

42Memory card encryption

43Taking screenshots

44Do not disturb

Useful Apps

46Installing and uninstalling apps

47App trash

48App Shortcuts

49Phone

53Messages

54Camera

65Gallery

68Chrome

69Google apps

70Contacts

72QuickMemo+

74Clock

76Calendar

77Music

78Calculator

78FM Radio

78Files

79Smart cleaning

Settings

81	Settings
81	Network & internet
88	Connected devices

90Sound

91Display

93Lock screen & security

94Extensions

96Digital Wellbeing & parental controls

96Apps & notifications

97Battery

97Storage

98Accounts

98Google

98System

101Accessibility

Appendix

105LG Language Settings

105Phone software update

106Anti-Theft Guide

107Open Source Software Notice Information

107Regulatory information (FCC ID number, etc.)

107Trademarks

108FAQ

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Features

Camera features

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.

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

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

1Tap , and tap Portrait.

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

Adjust blur strength.

3 When Portrait is available appears on the screen, tap to take a photo.

•The Portrait feature may not work if the camera cannot recognize the subject.

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Gallery features

Creating a movie

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

1Tap , select an album, 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 already 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 video.

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.

• 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.

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Google Assistant

Google Assistant overview

Your device has the built-in Google Assistant feature. Find answers and get things done while on-the-go.

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

1Press the Google Assistant key on the left side of the device. or

Touch and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant.

2Tap GET STARTED.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

•The device saves your voice data for recognition.

4Set whether to use the voice match unlock function.

•If you use the voice match unlock function, you can unlock the device even when the device screen is turned off or the device is charging by saying “OK Google” or “Hey Google.”.

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• This feature may be more vulnerable to security than the other screen locks, such as Pattern, PIN, and Password.

When a similar voice or your recorded voice is used, the screen may be unlocked.

•To use this feature, tap Settings Lock screen & security Secure lock settings Smart Lock, and then use the screen lock method you set to unlock the device. Tap Voice Match, then tap Access

with Voice Match , then enter the currently used unlock method again. Note that Swipe is excluded.

•You need to unlock the device by using the specified method if you fail to unlock the device with voice recognition. See Setting a screen lock for details.

5 Tap Save.

Accessing by Voice

1When the home screen is turned off or locked, say “OK Google” or

“Hey Google”.

2When the Google Assistant screen appears, say a command or ask a question.

Accessing from Home Screen or Any Other Screen

1Press the Google Assistant key on the left side of the device. or

Touch and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant.

2Say a command or question when you see on the bottom of 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.

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Fingerprint recognition

Fingerprint recognition overview

You must register your fingerprint on your device first before using the fingerprint recognition function.

You can use the fingerprint recognition function in the following cases:

•To unlock the screen.

•To view locked contents in QuickMemo+.

•Confirm a purchase by signing in to an app or identifying yourself with your fingerprint.

• Your fingerprint can be used by the device for user identification. Very similar fingerprints from different users may be recognized by the fingerprint sensor as the same fingerprint. For added security, set the screen lock using a pattern, PIN or Password.

•If the device cannot detect your fingerprint, or you forget the value specified for registration, visit the nearest LG Customer Service center with your device and ID card.

Precautions for fingerprint recognition

Fingerprint recognition accuracy may decrease due to a number of reasons. To maximize the recognition accuracy, check the following before using the device.

•Ensure that the fingerprint sensor is not damaged by a metallic object, such as coin or key.

•When water, dust or other foreign substance is on the fingerprint sensor or your finger, the fingerprint registration or recognition may not work. Clean and dry your finger before using the fingerprint sensor.

•A fingerprint may not be recognized properly if the surface of your finger has a scar or is not smooth due to being soaked in water.

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•If you bend your finger or use the fingertip only, your fingerprint may not be recognized. Make sure that your finger covers the entire surface of the fingerprint sensor.

•Scan only one finger for each registration. Scanning more than one finger may affect fingerprint registration and recognition.

•The device may generate static electricity if the surrounding air is dry. If the surrounding air is dry, avoid scanning fingerprints, or touch a metallic object, such as coin or key, to remove static electricity before scanning fingerprints.

Registering fingerprints

You can register and save your fingerprint on the device to use fingerprint identification.

1 Tap

Settings Lock screen & security Fingerprints.

• This feature is available only when the screen lock is set. -- Lock the device with a pattern, PIN or password.

•If the screen lock is not set, enable it by following the on-screen instructions. See Setting a screen lock for details.

2Locate the fingerprint sensor on the back of the device and gently put your finger on it to register the fingerprint.

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3Follow the on-screen instructions.

•Repeat scanning the fingerprint by moving your finger little by little until the fingerprint is registered.

4When the fingerprint registration is done, tap OK.

•Tap Add more to register another fingerprint. If you register only one fingerprint and the corresponding finger is not in a good condition, the fingerprint recognition may not work well. As a preventative measure, register multiple fingerprints.

Managing fingerprints

You can edit or delete registered fingerprints.

1Tap Settings Lock screen & security Fingerprints.

2Unlock according to the specified lock method.

3From the fingerprint list, tap a fingerprint to rename it. To delete it, tap .

Unlocking the screen with a fingerprint

You can unlock the screen or view locked content by using your fingerprint.

1Tap Settings Lock screen & security Fingerprints.

2Unlock according to the specified lock method.

3On the fingerprint settings screen, activate the desired function:

•Screen lock: Unlock the screen with a fingerprint.

•Content lock: Access contents you have locked in QuickMemo+ with a fingerprint.

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Multi-tasking feature

Multi-Window

You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into multiple windows.

1Tap from the Home touch buttons.

•Recently-used apps appear.

2Tap at the top of the desired app to use the Multi-Window feature.

•The selected app appears at the top half of the screen.

You can also access this feature by doing the following:

1Touch and hold while using an app.

•Recently-used apps appear on the split screen.

2Tap at the top of the desired app to use the Multi-Window feature.

•The selected app appears at the bottom of the screen.

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• To deactivate the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold on the Home touch button.

•To adjust the size of the split screen, drag at the center of the screen.

•The Multi-Window feature is not supported by some LG apps and apps downloaded from Play Store.

Overview screen

The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently-used apps.

To view the list of recently-used apps, tap on the Home touch buttons.

•Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the

app with the Multi-Window feature. You can also tap at the top of each app preview.

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Basic Functions

Product components and accessories

The following items are included with your device.

•	Device	•	Quick Start Guide
•	USB cable	•	Ejection pin
•	Charger

• The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the area and service provider.

•Do not use unapproved USB cables or chargers with your device. The LG limited warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of third party accessories.

•Some of the device parts are made of tempered glass. If you drop your device on a hard surface or subject it to severe impact, the tempered glass may be damaged. If this happens, stop using your device immediately and contact an LG Customer Service Center.

• If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased your device.

•To purchase additional basic items, contact an LG Customer Service Center.

•To purchase optional items, contact an LG Customer Service Center for available dealers.

•Some items in the product box are subject to change without notice.

•The appearance and specifications of your device are subject to change without notice.

•Device specifications may vary depending on the area or service provider.

•Be sure to use authentic accessories provided by LG Electronics. Using third-party accessories may damage the device or cause malfunctions.

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Parts overview

Proximity/Ambient light sensor

Front camera lens

Volume keys (+/-)

Google Assistant key

IR illuminator

Earpiece

Power/Lock key

Touch screen

Microphone
	Microphone
Rear camera lenses
	Flash
SIM/Memory card tray	Fingerprint sensor
	Fingerprint sensor

Speaker	Stereo headset jack
	Charger/USB cable port

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Do NOT attempt to remove the back cover.

This device has a non-removable battery. Do not attempt to remove the back cover. Doing so may severely damage the battery and device, which could cause overheating, fire, and injury.

•Press and hold the volume down key and Power/Lock key at the same time for a second to take a screenshot.

•Proximity/Ambient light sensor

-- Proximity sensor: During a call, the proximity sensor turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body. It turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range.

-- Ambient light sensor: The ambient light sensor analyzes the ambient light intensity when the auto-brightness control mode is turned on.

•Volume keys

-- Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls or notifications.

-- While using the Camera, gently press a Volume key to take a photo. To take continuous photos, press and hold the Volume key.

-- Press the Volume Down key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned off. Press the Volume Up key twice to launch Capture+.

•Power/Lock key

-- Briefly press the key when you want to turn the screen on or off.

-- Press and hold the key when you want to select a power control option.

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• Some functions may be restricted for access, depending on the device specifications.

•Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it. Doing so may damage the touch screen.

•Screen-protective film or accessories may interfere with the proximity sensor.

•If your device is wet or is being used in a humid place, the touch screen or buttons may not function properly.

•Google Assistant key

-- Your device has Google Assistant built in. Find answers and get things done while on-the-go. To get started, just tap the Google Assistant key on the side of the phone.

-- Activate Google assistant. See Google Assistant for details.

Hold the device correctly as shown below. If you cover the microphone hole with a hand, finger, or protective case while using the device, you may sound unclear during a call.

Good example

Bad example

		Do not cover the microphone.
Microphone

Basic Functions

Turning the power on or off

Turning the power on

When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key.

• When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be longer than usual.

Turning the power off

Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select Power off.

Restarting the device

When the device is not working properly or does not respond, restart it by following the instructions below.

1Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down key at the same time until the power is turned off.

2When the device restarts, release the key.

Power control options

Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select an option.

•Power off: Turn the device off.

•Power off and restart: Restart the device.

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Installing the SIM card

Insert the SIM card provided by your mobile service provider to start using your device.

• Be careful with the ejection pin since it has a sharp edge.

• In order for the water-resistant and dust-resistant features to work effectively, the card tray must be inserted correctly.

1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

2 Pull out the card tray.

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3Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.

SIM card

4 Insert the card tray back into the slot.

• This device supports only Nano SIM cards.

•For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the device with the correct type of SIM card.

•If you insert the card tray into your device while the card tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the card tray is dry.

Precautions when using the SIM card

•Do not lose your SIM card. LG is not responsible for damage and other issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card.

•Be careful not to damage the SIM card when you insert or remove it.

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Inserting the memory card

Insert the memory card into your device.

The device can support up to a 2 TB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory card may not be compatible with your device.

1Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

2Pull out the card tray.

3Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.

for memory card

(optional-sold separately)

for SIM card

4Insert the card tray back into the slot.

•Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. If you use an incompatible card, it may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

• Frequent writing and erasing of data may shorten the memory card lifespan.

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Removing the memory card

Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety.

1Tap Settings Storage .

2Insert the ejection pin into the hole in the card tray and then pull out the card tray from the device.

3Remove the memory card from the card tray.

4Insert the card tray back into the slot.

• Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. This may cause data to be lost or corrupted, or may damage the memory card or the device. LG is not responsible for losses that result from the abuse or improper use of memory cards, including the loss of data.

Battery

Charging the battery

Before using the device, fully charge the battery.

Charging cable terminal	USB Type-C port
	USB Type-C cable

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• Ensure that the inside of the device does not make contact with a metallic object or water.

•Do not charge while the device or charging cable is wet or contains moisture. This can cause fire, electric shock, injury or damage to device. If there is moisture, stop using the device immediately and remove the moisture completely.

•Do not use unapproved USB cables or chargers with your device. The LG limited warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of third party accessories.

•Using the device when it is charging may cause electric shock. To use the device, stop charging it.

• Remove the charger from the power socket after the device is fully charged. This prevents unnecessary power consumption.

•Another way to charge the battery is by connecting a USB cable between the device and a desktop or laptop computer. This may take a longer time than plugging the adapter to a wall outlet.

•Do not charge the battery by using a USB hub that is unable to maintain the rated voltage. Charging may fail or unintentionally stop.

•When you are vising the Service Center with a battery issue, bring the product and the charger with you. Since the battery is a consumable, the battery life may be shortened as times goes.

Using the battery efficiently

Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions running simultaneously and continuously.

Stop apps and functions from running in the background to increase battery life.

To minimize battery consumption, follow these tips:

•Turn off the Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi network function when not using them.

•Set the screen timeout to as short a time as possible.

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•Minimize the screen brightness.

•Set a screen lock when the device is not in use.

•Check the battery level while using any downloaded apps.

Touch screen

You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures.

Tapping

Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option.

Touching and holding

Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available options.


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Double-tapping

Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in or out on a specific app.

Dragging

Touch and hold an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to a desired location in a controlled motion. You can use this gesture to move an item.

Swiping

Touch the screen with your finger and move it quickly without pausing. You can use this gesture to scroll through a list, a web page, photos, screens, and more.

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