LG LM-X220MA User Guide

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USER GUIDE

LM-X220MA

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MFL71261701 (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these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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.

• Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,

uploading, downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.

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

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

device.

Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

6 Face recognition 10 Camera features 11 Gallery features 15 Multi-tasking feature 17 Google Assistant

Basic Functions

19 Product components and

accessories

20 Parts overview 22 Turning the power on or off 23 Installing the SIM card 25 Inserting the memory card 26 Removing the memory card 26 Battery 30 Touch screen 33 Home screen 43 Screen lock

46 Memory card encryption 47 Taking screenshots 48 Entering text 55 Do not disturb

Useful Apps

57 Installing and uninstalling

apps

58 App trash 59 App Shortcuts 60 Phone 64 Messaging 65 Camera 74 Gallery 77 Chrome 77 Google apps 79 Contacts 81 Calendar 82 Music 83 Calculator 83 Audio Recorder 84 FM Radio 84 File Manager

84 Smart cleaning 85 LG Mobile Switch 85 Downloads 85 QuickMemo+ 88 Clock 89 Email 90 LG SmartWorld

For Your Safety

Phone Settings

92 Settings 92 Network 101 Sound 102 Display 103 General

Appendix

114 LG Bridge 115 Phone software update 117 Anti-Theft Guide 118 FAQ 123 More information

LIMITED WARRANTY USA

4Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

Face recognition

Face recognition overview

You can unlock the screen by using face recognition.

• This feature may be more vulnerable to security than the other

screen locks, such as a Pattern, PIN, and Password.

• When a similar face or a photo of your face is used, the screen may

be unlocked.

• The recognized facial data is securely stored in your device.

• If the device cannot detect your face, or you forget the screen lock

set for your device, visit the nearest LG Customer Service Center with your device and ID card.

• To save power, the face recognition feature will not work when the

battery level is below 5%.

Precautions for face recognition

Face recognition accuracy may decrease in the following cases. To increase its accuracy, check the following before using the device.

• When your face is covered with a hat, eyeglasses, or mask, or your

face is significantly different due to heavy makeup or beard.

• When there are fingerprints or foreign substances on the front

of the camera lens, or your device cannot detect your face due to excessively bright or dark conditions.

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Registering facial data

Before using the face recognition feature, register your facial data on your device.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face

Recognition.

• To use this feature, the screen lock must be set with a Pattern, PIN,

or Password.

• When the screen lock is not set, register the data by following the

on-screen instructions. See

Raise your device in the front of your eyes.

• Register your face in a room that is not too bright or dark.

• Position your entire face inside the guideline on the screen, and

then adjust it by slowly moving up, down, left, or right.

When the face registration is done, tap OK.

Setting a screen lock

for details.

Unlocking the screen with your face

You can unlock the screen with your face instead of a Pattern, PIN, or Password.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Select

screen lock.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Tap Allow face recognition to unlock the screen with your

face.

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Improving the face recognition

You can add facial data in various conditions to improve face recognition.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face

Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Select Improve face recognition.

When the face registration is done, tap OK.

Deleting facial data

You can delete the registered facial data and register it again if the face recognition does not work properly.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face

Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Select Delete face to delete the facial data.

Unlocking the screen with your face when the screen is turned off

With the screen turned off, raise the device in front of your face to unlock the screen.

To deactivate this feature, follow the instruction below.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face

Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Tap Allow when screen is off to deactivate the feature.

• The face recognition feature is available only when the screen

is locked.

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Swiping to unlock after face recognized

After your device recognizes your face, you must swipe the screen to unlock.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face

Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Tap Swipe to unlock after face recognized to activate the

feature.

Enhancing the face recognition

You can prevent your device from being unlocked by photos, images, or videos.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face

Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Tap Advanced face recognition to activate the feature.

• Face recognition speed may decrease when you activate this

feature.

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Camera features

Flash Jump-Cut

You can create a GIF by taking photos at three second intervals.

Tap , then tap MODE Flash Jump-Cut .

Tap to set the number of cuts you want to take.

Tap to take photos.

Portrait

You can take a sharp portrait by applying the camera lens blur effect on the front camera.

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

Tap to take a photo.

• To adjust blur strength, drag the slide bar up, down, left or right

(depending on the orientation of the phone).

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

• After applying this feature, touch and hold the desired position on

the preview screen to automatically apply the exposure value and focus. In this case, the Portrait feature and blur strength stay the same.

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Gallery features

Creating a movie

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

Tap

Select images or videos for your movie and tap NEXT.

Edit the selected images and videos and then tap SAVE.

select an album, and then tap

Deleting files

You can select images or videos to delete from your video by tapping

at the top right corner of its thumbnail.

Create movie.

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.

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Rearranging files

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

Adding file effects

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

• Download the VASSET app from the Play Store to add video

themes, background music or font faces. If you use mobile data without connecting to a Wi-Fi network, you

may be charged for data usage.

Resetting the movie edits

You can reset the edits made to the movie (e.g. play time, theme, background music and font effect) 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 file

You can easily make a GIF file using previously recorded video.

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

Select the length of the GIF you want to create.

• The GIF file 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.

You can also create a GIF file from the Gallery.

While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.

Select 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.

Tap SAVE.

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

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Making a collage

You can make a collage from the associated content.

While viewing an album, tap Make collage.

Select the desired images to add to the a collage and then tap

NEXT.

• Select the desired layout from the bottom of the screen.

Tap MAKE.

• A maximum of 9 images can be used to create a collage.

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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.

Tap from the Home touch buttons.

• Recently-used apps appear.

Tap 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:

Touch and hold while using an app.

• Recently-used apps appear on the split screen.

Tap 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

• The Multi-Window feature is not supported by some LG apps and

apps downloaded from Play Store.

at the center of the screen.

Overview screen

The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently-used apps. To view the list of recently-used apps, tap

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 top of each app preview.

on the Home touch

at the

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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

Press and hold from the Home screen to launch Google

Assistant.

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

• The device saves your voice data for recognition.

Launching Google Assistant with your voice

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

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

the screen.

Launching Google Assistant from the Home screen

Touch and hold from the Home 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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Basic Functions

Product components and accessories

The following items are included with your device.

• Device

• USB cable

• The items supplied with the device and any available accessories

may vary depending on the area and service provider.

• Always use genuine LG Electronics accessories. Using accessories

made by other manufacturers may affect your device's call performance or cause malfunctions. This may not be covered by LG's repair service.

• 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.

• Remove the protective film on the camera lens if necessary.

• Charger

• Quick Start Guide

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Parts overview

Proximity/Ambient light sensor

Front camera lens

Stereo headset jack Microphone

Flash Power/Lock key

Earpiece

Microphone

Touch screen

Rear camera lens

Volume keys (+/-)

Speaker

Charger/USB cable port

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• 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 shots of 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.

• 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.

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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.

Power control options

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

• Power off: Turn off the device.

• Power off and restart: Restart the device.

• Turn on Airplane mode: Block telecommunication-related

functions, including making phone calls, messaging and browsing the Internet. Other functions remain available.

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Installing the SIM card

Insert the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your service provider to start using your device.

To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With

your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below.

Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the gold-colored

contacts facing downwards.

SIM card

Lower slot

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• This device supports only Nano SIM cards.

Nano Micro Standard

• For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the phone

with the correct type of SIM card. Always use a factory-made SIM card supplied by the service provider.

To remove the SIM card

Push the pin on the left of the SIM card slot downwards, as indicated in the image below.

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

The device can support up to a 32 GB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory card may not be compatible with your device.

To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With

your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below.

Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.

Memory card (optional)

Upper 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.

Tap Settings General Storage .

Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card.

• 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

Installing the battery

To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With

your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below.

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Insert the battery.

To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the

battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place.

• Follow the instructions in this user guide cautiously when handling

the device. Failure to do so may damage the device or cause injury to yourself or others.

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Removing the battery

Open the back cover and pull out the battery.

• Turn off the device before removing the battery. Failure to do so

may damage the device.

Charging the battery

Before using the device, fully charge the battery.

• Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device.

• Make sure to use an LG-approved charger, battery and charging

cable. Charging the battery with a third-party charger may cause the battery to explode or may damage the device.

• 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.

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Precautions when using the device

• When replacing the battery, take extra care to ensure that no

foreign substances or water enter the device.

• Ensure that the inside of the device does not make contact with a

metallic object or water.

• Make sure to use the USB cable provided; do not use third

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

• Failure to follow the instructions in this guide and improper use

may damage the device.

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.

• Minimize the screen brightness.

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

• Check the battery usage details and close any downloaded apps

that are draining the battery.

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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 twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map.

Dragging

Touch an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to another 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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Pinching and spreading

Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart.

• Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You

might damage the touch sensor.

• A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a

magnetic, metallic or conductive material.

• If you use the device under bright lights, such as direct sunlight,

the screen may not be visible, depending on your position. Use the device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books.

• Do not press the screen with excessive force.

• Gently tap with your fingertip on the desired option.

• The touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a

glove or by using the tip of your fingernail.

• Touch control may not work properly if the screen is moist or wet.

• The touch screen may not function properly if a screen-protective

film or accessory purchased from a third party store is attached to the device.

• Displaying a static image for extended periods of time may result

in after-images or screen burn-in. Turn off the screen or avoid displaying the same image for a long time when you do not use the device.

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Home screen

Status bar

Home screen overview

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing various functions and apps on your device. Tap Home screen.

You can manage all apps and widgets on the Home screen. Swipe the screen left or right to view all installed apps at a glance.

Home screen layout

You can view all apps and organize widgets and folders on the Home screen.

Weather widget

Folder

Home touch buttons

• The Home screen may vary, depending on the service provider or

software version.

on any screen to directly go to the

Google search widget

Page icon

Quick access area

• Status bar: View status icons, the time and the battery level.

• Weather widget: View the weather information and time for a

specific area.

• Google search widget: Perform a Google search by inputting

spoken or written keywords.

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• Folder: Create folders to group apps by your preferences.

• Page icon: Display the total number of Home screen canvases. Tap

the desired page icon to go to the page. The icon reflecting the current canvas will be highlighted.

• Quick access area: Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so

that they can be accessed from any Home screen canvas.

• Home touch buttons

: Return to the previous screen. Close the keypad or pop-up

windows.

: Tap to go to the Home screen. To launch Google search,

touch and hold.

: Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an app from

the list. To delete all the recently used apps, tap CLEAR ALL. To use two apps at the same time with the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold the button while using an app.

Editing the Home touch buttons

You can rearrange the Home touch buttons or add frequently used functions to the Home touch buttons area.

Settings Display Home touch buttons Button

Tap combination and customize the settings.

• Several functions, including Notification, Capture+ and QSlide,

are provided. A maximum of two additional items can be added.

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Changing the color of the Home touch buttons bar

You can change the background color of the Home touch buttons.

Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons.

Under Color, tap the desired color.

Lock/hide icon

The icon to lock or hide the Home touch buttons appears at the bottom left of the screen.

If you want to lock the Home touch buttons while shown, tap the left of the Home touch buttons.

To hide the Home touch buttons again, double-tap To deactivate the Lock/hide buttons feature, tap

Home touch buttons Show lock/hide icon, then tap .

• Some features may not be supported while the Home touch

buttons are hidden.

Settings Display

Hiding the Home touch buttons

You can hide the Home touch buttons to view in a larger screen while using an app.

Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons Hide Home

touch buttons.

Select apps to hide the Home touch buttons whiling using the

app, and tap

• The Home touch buttons disappear 3 seconds after the last

touch.

• To view the Home touch buttons again, drag the bottom of the

screen upwards.

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Status icons

When there is a notification for an unread message, calendar event or alarm, the status bar displays the corresponding notification icon. Check your device's status by viewing notification icons displayed on the status bar.

No signal

Data is being transmitted over the network

Alarm is set

Vibrate mode is on

Bluetooth is on

Connected to a computer via USB

Battery level

Airplane mode is on

Missed calls

Wi-Fi is connected

Mute mode is on

GPS is on

Hotspot is on

No SIM card

• Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at

all, depending on the device's status. Refer to the icons according to the actual environment in which you are using the device.

• Displayed icons may vary, depending on the area or service provider.

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Notifications panel

You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downward on the main screen.

• To open the quick access icons list, drag the notifications panel

downwards or tap

• To rearrange, add, or remove icons, tap EDIT.

• If you touch and hold the icon, the settings screen for the

corresponding function appears.

• You can use the notifications panel even on the lock screen. Drag

the notifications panel while the screen is locked to quickly access the desired features.

EDIT

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Switching the screen orientation

You can set the screen orientation to automatically switch, according to the device's physical orientation.

On the notification panel, tap Rotation from the quick access icon list. You can also tap

screen.

Settings Display and activate Auto-rotate

Editing the Home screen

On the Home screen, touch and hold on an empty space, then select the desired action from below.

• To rearrange the Home screen canvases, touch and hold on a

canvas, then drag it to a desired location.

• To add a widget to the Home screen, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Widgets.

• To change a wallpaper, theme and icons, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Wallpaper & theme.

You can also tap then select a wallpaper, theme and icons to apply to the device.

• To configure the Home screen settings, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Home screen settings. See

Home screen settings

• To view or reinstall the uninstalled apps, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select App trash. See details.

Settings Display Wallpaper & theme,

for details.

App trash

for

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• To change the default screen, touch and hold on a blank area of

the Home screen, move to desired screen, tap screen once more.

, then tap the

Default screen

Viewing the background theme

You can view only the background image by hiding the apps and widgets on the Home screen.

Spread two fingers apart on the Home screen.

• To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets,

pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap

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Moving apps on the Home screen

On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to a desired location.

• To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen,

touch and hold an app, then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom.

• To remove an icon from the quick access area, drag the icon to the

Home screen.

Using folders from the Home screen

Creating folders

On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another app.

• A new folder is created and the apps are added to the folder.

Editing folders

On the Home screen, tap a folder and do one of the following actions.

• To edit the folder name and color, tap the folder name.

• To add apps, touch and hold an app, then drag it over the folder

and release it.

• To remove an app from the folder, touch and hold the app and drag

it to outside the folder. If there is only one app remaining in the folder, the folder is removed automatically.

• You can also add or remove apps after tapping

in the folder.

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Home screen settings

You can customize Home screen settings.

Tap Settings Display Home screen.

Customize the following settings:

• Select Home: Select a Home screen mode.

• Wallpaper: Change the Home screen background wallpaper.

• Screen swipe effect: Select an effect to apply when the Home

screen canvas switches.

• Icon shape: Choose a desired shape for icons.

• Google feed: Enable to display Google feed on the left screen

of the main Home screen.

• Sort apps by: Set how apps are sorted on the Home screen.

• Grid: Change the app arrangement mode for the Home screen.

• Hide apps: Select apps you want to hide from the Home screen.

• Loop Home screen: Enable to allow continuous Home screen

scrolling (loop back to the first screen after the last screen).

• When Google feed is enabled, this option is not available.

• Search: Search by swiping down on the Home screen.

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Select home

You can select one of 3 modes.

Tap Settings Display Home screen Select Home.

Choose the mode you want to use.

Home (default): Provides the standard layout showing all

•

apps.

Home & app drawer: Provides a separate layout for the

•

Home screen and apps list.

EasyHome: Provides a simplified experience for the first-

•

time smartphone user.

Home & app drawerHome (default) EasyHome

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Screen lock

Screen lock overview

Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/ Lock key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time.

If you press the Power/Lock key when a screen lock is not set, the Home screen appears immediately.

To ensure security and prevent unwanted access to your device, set a screen lock.

• Screen lock prevents unnecessary touch input on the device

screen and reduces battery consumption. We recommend that you activate the screen lock while not using the device.

Setting a screen lock

There are several options available for configuring the screen lock settings.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Select

screen lock and then select the method you prefer.

Choose one of the following settings:

• None: Deactivate the screen lock function.

• Swipe: Swipe on the screen to unlock the screen.

• Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock the screen.

• PIN: Enter a numeric password to unlock the screen.

• Password: Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the

screen.

• Allow face recognition: Unlock the screen with your face.

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Secure start-up settings

For additional security for your device, you can enable the Secure start-up option when setting a screen lock.

• You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you

unlock the device.

• If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore

encrypted data and personal information.

Precautions for the secure start-up feature

• Be sure to keep your screen lock passwords separately.

• If you enter the screen lock passwords incorrectly more than

the specified times, the device automatically resets itself and the encrypted data and your personal information are deleted automatically and they cannot be restored.

• Be cautious not to enter incorrect screen lock passwords more

than the specified times.

• When you turn on the device right after the device reboots,

encryption also starts. If you stop the encryption arbitrarily, the data may be damaged. Be sure to wait until the reboot is completed.

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KnockON

You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen.

• This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It

may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the user.

• When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do not use a

fingernail.

• To use the KnockON feature, make sure that the proximity/light

sensor is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance.

Turning on the screen

Double-tap the middle of the screen.

• Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the

recognition rate.

Turning off the screen

Double-tap on an empty space on the screen. You can also double-tap an empty space on the status bar.

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Memory card encryption

You can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another device.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security

Encryption & credentials

Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then

tap CONTINUE to continue.

Select an option and tap ENCRYPT NOW.

• New data encryption: Encrypt only data that is saved on the

memory card after encryption.

• Full encryption: Encrypt all the data currently saved on the

memory card.

• Exclude media files: Encrypt all files, except for media files

such as music, photos and videos.

• To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set

using a PIN or password.

• Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not

available.

• If the device is turned off while encryption is underway, the

encryption process will fail, and some data may be damaged. Therefore, be sure to check that the battery level is sufficient before starting encryption.

• Encrypted files are accessible only from the device where the files

were encrypted.

• The encrypted memory card cannot be used on another device. To

use the encrypted memory card on another mobile device, format the card.

• You can activate memory card encryption even when no memory

card is installed into the device. Any memory card that is installed after encryption will automatically be encrypted.

Encrypt SD card.

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Taking screenshots

You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing.

Via a shortcut

Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down key at the same time for at least two seconds.

• Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder in

Gallery.

Via Capture+

On the screen where you want to take a screenshot, drag the status bar downwards, then tap

• When the screen is turned off or locked, you can access Capture+

by pressing the Volume Up key twice. To use this feature, tap Settings

• See

General and turn on Shortcut keys.

Writing notes on a screenshot

for details.

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Entering text

Using the Smart toolbar

You can use various keyboard input methods in one place. You can select the desired input method from the top of the keyboard.

Select the desired keyboard input method from the Smart toolbar.

Tap and select the input method you want to show on the

Smart tool, or reorganize them.

Smart toolbar

• Some supporting input methods may differ depending on the

device you have.

• You can turn on or off the Smart tool feature from the keyboard

settings.

• When the Smart toolbar is off,

keyboard..

will be moved onto the smart

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Smart Tool

Tap to add emojis.

Tap to enter text by using voice.

• To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly.

• To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is

connected to a network.

• To select the language for voice recognition, tap

Languages on the voice recognition screen.

• This function may not be supported, or the supported

languages may differ depending on the service area.

Tap to access keyboard settings. Tap to open the clip tray.

Clip Tray

For more information, please see Tap to bring the smart tools back.

Using the Smart keyboard

You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text. With the Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without

bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing.

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Moving the cursor

With the Smart keyboard, you can move the cursor to the exact position you want. When typing text, touch and hold on the space bar and then drag left or right.

• This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard.

Suggesting words

Smart keyboard automatically analyzes your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your device, the more precise the suggestions are.

Enter text, then tap a suggested word.

• The selected word is automatically entered. You do not need to

manually type every letter of the word.

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Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout

You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom row of the keyboard.

Tap Settings General Language & input On-screen

keyboard QWERTY keyboard layout.

You can also tap keyboard layout.

Tap a key on the bottom row, then drag it to a desired position.

LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout

Keyboard height and layout QWERTY

•

This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards.

• This function may not be supported for some languages.

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Customizing the keyboard height

You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when typing.

Tap Settings General Language & input On-screen

keyboard Keyboard height.

You can also tap height.

Adjust the keyboard height.

LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout

Keyboard height and layout Keyboard

Selecting a landscape keyboard mode

You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices.

Tap Settings General Language & input On-screen

keyboard Keyboard type in landscape.

You can also tap type in landscape.

Select a keyboard mode.

LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout

Keyboard height and layout Keyboard

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Splitting the keyboard

You can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of the screen when the screen is in landscape mode.

To split the keyboard, turn the device horizontally and spread it apart on both sides with holding the keyboard with two fingers. To attach the keyboard, close it with pressing with two fingers.

One-handed operation mode

You can move the keyboard to one side of the screen so that you can use the keyboard with one hand.

Tap Settings General Language & input On-screen

keyboard handed operation.

You can also tap operation.

Press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to move the

keyboard in the desired direction.

LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout One-

Keyboard height and layout One-handed

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Adding languages to the keyboard

You can make additional languages available for keyboard input.

Tap Settings General Language & input On-screen

keyboard You can also tap

Select the languages you want to use on the keyboard.

LG Keyboard Select languages.

Select languages.

Copy and Paste

You can cut or copy text from an app, and then paste the text into the same app. Or, you can run other apps and paste the text into them.

Touch and hold around the text you want to copy or cut.

Drag / to specify the area to copy or cut.

Select either CUT or COPY.

• Cut or copied text is automatically added to the clipboard.

Touch and hold the text input window, then select PASTE.

• If there is no item that has been copied or cut, the PASTE option

will not appear.

Clip Tray

If you copy or cut an image or text, it is automatically saved to the clip tray and can be pasted to any space at any time.

On the keyboard tap .

You can also touch and hold the text input window, then select CLIP TRAY.

Select and paste an item from the clip tray.

• A maximum of 20 items can be saved to the clip tray.

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• Tap to lock saved items in order not to delete them, even

when the maximum quantity is exceeded. A maximum of ten items can be locked. To delete locked items, unlock them first.

to delete the items saved to the clip tray.

• Tap

• The clip tray may not be supported by some downloaded apps.

Do not disturb

You can limit or mute notifications to avoid disturbances for a specific period of time.

Settings Sound Do not disturb.

Tap

• Mode: Select the desired mode.

- Priority only: Receive sound or vibrate notifications for the

selected apps. Even when Priority only is turned on, alarms still sound.

- Total silence: Disable both the sound and vibration.

• Select priorities: Receive alarms and notifications for the selected

apps.

- App notifications: Select apps to receive the notifications.

- Calls from: Set up a range of contacts from which you want to receive notifications for incoming calls.

- Repeated calls: Second call from same caller within 15 min is not silenced.

- Messages from: Set up a range of contacts from which you want to receive notifications for incoming messages.

• Use Do not disturb: Turn on the Do not disturb feature.

• SCHEDULE: Set the schedule for which you want to turn on the

Do not disturb feature.

• Help: View the help for Do not disturb.

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Useful Apps

Installing and uninstalling apps

Installing apps

Access an app store to search and download apps.

• You can use SmartWorld, Play Store or the app store provided by

your service provider.

• Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in.

• Some apps may charge fees.

• If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage,

depending on your pricing plan.

• SmartWorld may not be supported depending on the area or

service provider.

Uninstalling apps

Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device.

Uninstalling with the touch and hold gesture

On the Home screen, touch and hold the app to uninstall, then drag it over Delete at the top of the screen.

• Uninstalled apps can be reinstalled within 24 hours of

uninstallation. See

App trash

Uninstalling by using the settings menu

Tap Settings General Apps & notifications App info, select an app, then tap Uninstall.

for details.

Uninstalling apps from the app store

To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download the app and uninstall it.

• Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users.

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Installing and uninstalling apps during the setup

When you turn on the device for the first time, you can download recommended apps.

You can skip to the next step without installation.

App trash

You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also reinstall apps within 24 hours of uninstallation.

Tap Management App trash.

Alternatively, you can also touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen, then tap App trash.

Choose the desired option.

• Restore: Restore the selected app.

: Remove the uninstalled apps permanently from the device.

•

• Uninstalled apps are automatically removed from the device 24

hours after they were uninstalled. If you want to reinstall the uninstalled apps, you must download them again from the app store.

• This feature is activated on the default Home screen only. If you

uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher, they are immediately and permanently removed from the device.

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App Shortcuts

On the Home screen, touch and hold an app icon such as Phone, Messaging, Camera, Gallery and Settings to display a quick access menu. Use apps more easily through App Shortcuts.

• This feature is available only on some apps.

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Phone

Voice call

Make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as manually entering a phone number and making a call from the contact list or the list of recent calls.

Making a call from the keypad

Tap Dial.

Make a call by using a method of your choice:

• Enter a phone number and tap

• Touch and hold a speed dial number.

• Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact

name in the contact list, and then tap

• To enter "+" when making an international call, touch and hold

number 0.

• See

Adding contacts

the speed dial list.

for details on how to add phone numbers to

Making a call from the contact list

Tap Contacts.

From the contact list, select a contact and tap .

Answering a call

To answer a call, drag on the incoming call screen.

• When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by

using the call/end button on the headset.

• To end a call without turning off the screen, tap

Network call with the Power key.

Call Answer and end calls and then activate End

Settings

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Rejecting a call

To reject an incoming call, drag across the incoming call screen.

• To send a rejection message, drag the rejection message option

across the screen.

• To add or edit a rejection message, tap

Call Call blocking & Decline with message Decline with

message.

• When a call is coming in, press the Volume Up, Volume Down or

Power/Lock key to mute ringtone or vibration, or to hold the call.

Settings Network

Checking an incoming call while using an app

When a call comes in while using an app, a pop-up notification can be displayed at the top of the screen. You can receive the call, reject the call, or send message from the pop-up screen.

To deactivate this feature:

Tap Settings Network Call Additional settings

Incoming voice call pop-up.

Tap

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Viewing missed calls

If there is a missed call, the status bar at the top of the screen displays

To view missed call details, drag the status bar downwards. You can also tap

Call logs.

Functions accessible during a call

During a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping the on-screen buttons:

: Switch to a video call (if available).

•

• Contacts: Allows access to your contacts list.

• Hold: Hold a call.

• Dialpad: Display or hide the dial pad.

• Speaker: Turn on the speakerphone function.

• Mute: Block your voice so that the other party cannot hear your

voice.

• Bluetooth: Switch the call to a Bluetooth device that is paired and

connected.

: End a call.

•

: Access additional call options.

•

• Available setting items may vary depending on the area or service

provider.

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Making a three-way calling

You can make a call to another contact during a call.

During a call, tap Add call.

Enter a phone number and tap .

• The two calls are displayed on the screen at the same time, and

the first call is put on hold.

To start a conference call, tap Merge calls.

• You may be charged a fee for each call. Consult with your service

provider for more information.

Viewing call records

To view recent call records, tap Call logs. Then, you can use the following functions:

• To view detailed call records, select a contact. To make a call to the

selected contact, tap

• To delete call records, tap

• The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge. Consult

with your service provider for more information.

Delete.

Configuring call options

You can configure various call options.

Tap Dial or Call logs.

Tap Call settings and then configure the options to suit your

preferences.

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Messaging

Sending a message

You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app.

• Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges. Consult

with your service provider for more information.

Tap .

Specify a recipient and create a message.

• To attach files, tap

• To access optional menu items, tap

Tap Send to send the message.

Reading a message

You can view exchanged messages organized by contact.

Tap .

Select a contact from the message list.

Configuring messaging settings

You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences.

Tap .

Tap Settings from the message list.

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Camera

Starting the camera

You can take a photo or record a video to cherish all of your memorable moments.

Tap

• Before taking a photo or recording a video, wipe the camera lens

with a soft cloth.

• Be careful not to stain the camera lens with your fingers or other

foreign substance.

• Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual

device.

• Photos and videos can be viewed or edited in Gallery. See

overview

for details.

Changing the camera mode

You can select a camera mode that suits your environment to take a photo or record a video easily and conveniently.

MODE, then select the desired mode.

Tap

Gallery

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Auto mode

Change the camera options.

Apply a film filter effect.

Select a camera mode.

Turn the flash on or off.

Switch between front and rear cameras.

You can take photos or record videos by selecting a variety of camera modes and options.

Tap , then tap MODE Auto (A).

To take a photo, tap . To record a video, tap .

Open Gallery.

Take photos.

Record videos.

Taking a photo

Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on.

Tap to take a photo.

• You can also press the Volume Down or Volume Up key to take

a photo.

• When the screen is turned off or locked, start the camera by

pressing the Volume Down key twice. To enable this feature, tap

Settings General Shortcut keys.

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Recording a video

Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on.

Tap .

• To take a photo while recording a video, tap

• To pause the video recording, tap

recording, tap

Tap to end the video recording.

. To resume the video

Customizing the camera options

You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences.

on the screen.

Tap

• Available options vary depending on the selected camera (front or

rear camera) and the selected camera mode.

• : Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos.

: Select values for resolution and size for recording videos.

•

: Set the timer to automatically take photos or record videos

•

after a specified period of time.

Obtain photos in vivid colors and get compensated

HDR

Cheese shutter Take photos with voice commands.

Scan QR code

Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data.

Grid

effects even when they are taken against the light. These functions are provided by the High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology equipped in the camera.

Allows you to scan QR code on the camera preview screen.

Displays guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines.

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Storage

Help Provides help information for each camera menu.

Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or SD card. (Available when the memory card is inserted.)

Additional options on the front camera

Selfie shot

Save as flipped Save as flipped images after taking selfies.

Gesture view

• When using the front camera, you can adjust the skin tone.

Take a selfie by selecting its option between Gesture shot and Auto shot.

Allows you to view the photo immediately after taking a photo.

Other useful features in the Camera app

Auto-Exposure/Auto-Focus lock

You can fix the current exposure level and focus position by touching and holding the screen in the Auto mode. To turn off the feature, tap a blank area on the screen.

• This feature is available only in specific modes.

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Switching between cameras

You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your environment.

On the camera screen, tap switch between the front and rear cameras.

or swipe the screen in any direction to

• Use the front camera to take selfies. See

Selfie shot

for details.

Zoom in or out

You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a photo or recording a video.

• On the camera screen, pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or

out, then use the displayed +/- slide bar.

• You can also drag the

on the orientation of the phone). This feature is available only in Auto mode and Manual camera mode.

• The zoom feature is not available when using the front camera in

selfie mode.

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button up, down, left or right (depending

Selfie shot

You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies.

Gesture shot

You can take selfies by using gestures. Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist. You can also clench your fist and then open it towards the front

camera.

• In three seconds, a photo is taken.

Interval shot

You can take selfies at an interval. While using the front camera, you can show your palm to the camera,

then clench your fist twice quickly.

• Four photos are taken at regular intervals after a timer delay of

three seconds.

• To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap

Selfie shot

• Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so

that the camera can detect them.

• This feature may not be available while using some of the camera

features.

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Gesture shot.

Auto shot

You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look at the screen, the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically.

• The white colored guide frame appears when the front camera

detects your face. If the subject within the guide frame stops moving, the guide frame color turns yellow, then the camera takes a photo.

• Tap Selfie shot Auto shot to enable the Auto shot feature.

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Gesture view

After taking a selfie with the front camera, you can preview the selfie immediately by placing the screen close to your face.

• Tap Gesture view to enable the Gesture view feature.

• Only one preview is available each time a photo is taken.

• If you rotate the device while in preview screen, the screen switches

to camera mode.

Save as flipped

Before taking a photo with the front camera, tap Save as flipped. The image is flipped horizontally.

• When using the front camera, you can change the selfie shot

settings in the camera options. See

options

for details.

Customizing the camera

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quick share

quick share icon

You can share a photo or video using a desired app immediately after taking it.

Tap , then take a photo or record a video.

Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that

app. You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps you can use to share your photos and videos.

• The app displayed by the quick share icon may vary, depending

on the type and frequency of access to the apps installed on the device.

• This feature is available only in specific modes.

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Gallery

Start the camera.

Add to or remove from your favorites.

Gallery overview

You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device.

Tap .

• Saved photos and videos are displayed by folder in the Albums

tab.

Tap a folder and select a file.

• View the selected file in full-screen mode.

• While viewing a photo, swipe left or right to view the previous

or next photo.

• While viewing a video, swipe left or right to rewind or fast-

forward the video.

• Some file formats may not be supported, depending on the

installed software.

• Some files may not be opened due to encoding.

• Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error.

Viewing photos

Back to the previous screen.

Write a memo on a photo.

Edit images.

Access additional options.

Delete images.

Share images.

• To display the menu items, gently tap the screen. To hide the menu

items, tap the screen again.

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Writing a memo on the photo

Open with QSlide.

Choose screen ratio.

Tap to go to previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the video.

Pause or play the video.

Making a GIF file.

While viewing a photo, tap .

Write a memo on the photo and tap SAVE.

• The memo is applied to the photo.

• Some photos may not support the photo memo feature.

Editing photos

While viewing a photo, tap .

Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo.

Tap SAVE to save changes.

• The changes are overwritten to the original file.

• To save the edited photo as another file, tap

Save copy.

Playing a video

Access additional options.

Tap to go to next video. Touch and hold to fast forward the video.

Lock or unlock the screen.

Edit the video.

• To adjust the sound volume, drag the right side of the video screen

up or down.

• To adjust the screen brightness, drag the left side of the video

screen up or down.

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Editing videos

Automatically

Revert the edit.

Adjust the resolution.

Create a movie using

While viewing a video, tap .

Use a variety of effects and edit tools to edit the video.

Tap SAVE to save changes.

Creating a video

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

Creating a movie

See

for details.

Making a GIF

You can easily make a GIF file using recorded video.

Making a GIF file

See

for details.

Deleting files

You can delete files by using one of the following options:

• Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete.

in an album, select files to delete, then tap DELETE.

• Tap

• Deleted files are automatically moved to Trash and they can be

restored to Gallery within 7 days.

• In Gallery, tap

Trash, then tap to permanently delete the

files. In this case, the files cannot be restored.

create a 15 sec, 30 sec or 60 sec video clip.

various effects. Launch the

KineMaster video editor.

Select a section to change the play speed.

Adjust the video duration.

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Sharing files

You can share files by using one of the following options:

• While viewing a photo, tap

method.

• While viewing a video, tap

desired method.

in an album to select files and share them using a desired

• Tap

method.

to share the file by using a desired

Share to share the file by using a

Chrome

Tap

Google apps

You can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google account registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for the first time. If you do not have a Google account, create one from your device. For details on how to use an app, see the Help in the app.

• Some apps may not work depending on the area or service provider.

Google

Use Google to search for web pages, images, news and more by entering or speaking keywords.

Gmail

Gmail is an easy to use mail app that keeps your messages safe, makes your inbox smarter, and helps you stay organized.

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Maps

Find your location or the location of a place on the map. View geographical information.

YouTube

Search and play videos. Upload videos on YouTube to share them with people around the world.

Drive

Upload, save, open, share and organize files from your device. Files accessible from apps can be accessed from anywhere, including online and offline environments.

Play Music

Purchase music files from Play Store. Play music files saved on your device.

Play Movies & TV

Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies. Purchased contents can be played anywhere.

Duo

Make a video call with your family, friends and anyone else who uses the app.

Photos

View or share photos or albums saved on your device.

Docs

Create documents or edit documents created online or from another device. Share and edit documents together with others.

Sheets

Create spreadsheets or edit spreadsheets created online or from another device. Share and edit spreadsheets together with others.

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Slides

Create presentation material or edit presentation material created online or from another device. Share and edit presentation material together with others.

News

Access the comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.

Google One

Get expanded storage, direct access to Google experts and more, all in one shareable family plan.

Contacts

Contacts overview

You can save and manage contacts.

Essentials Contacts.

Tap

Adding contacts

Adding new contacts

On the contact list screen, tap .

Enter contact details and tap SAVE.

Importing contacts

You can import contacts from another storage device.

On the contact list screen, tap Manage contacts Import.

Select the source and target locations of the contact you want to

import, and then tap OK.

Select the vCard file(s) and tap IMPORT.

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Adding contacts to the speed dial list

On the contact list screen, tap Speed dial.

Tap Add contact from a speed dial number.

Select a contact.

• While adding a new contact, tap to add a speed dial number.

Searching for contacts

You can search for contacts by using one of the following options:

from the top of the contacts list and then enter the contact

• Tap

information or phone number.

• Scroll the contact list up or down.

• From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a

contact.

• The search option is available in all tabs.

Contact list

Editing contacts

On the contact list screen, select a contact.

On the contact detail screen, tap and edit details.

Tap SAVE to save changes.

Deleting contacts

You can delete contacts by using one of the following options:

• On the contact list screen, touch and hold a contact you want to

delete, tap Delete contact, then tap DELETE to confirm.

Delete on the contact list screen, select contacts you

• Tap

want to delete, then tap DELETE.

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Adding favorites

You can register frequently used contacts as favorites.

On the contact list screen, select a contact.

On the contact detail screen, tap .

Creating groups

On the Groups tab, tap .

Enter a new group name.

Tap Add members, select contacts, then tap ADD.

Tap SAVE to save the new group.

Calendar

Calendar overview

You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks.

Adding events

Tap Essentials Calendar.

Select a date, tap , then tap Event.

Enter event details and tap SAVE.

• When your events are saved from the device to your Google

account, they are automatically synced with Google Calendar, too. Then, you can sync other devices with Google Calendar in order to make those devices have the same events that your device has and to manage your events on those devices.

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Music

Play in random order.

Pause or play.

Tap to play from the beginning of the current file / Double-tap to play the previous file / Touch and hold to rewind.

Adjust the sound volume.

Back to the previous screen.

Access additional options.

Adjust the audio pitch level

You can play and manage songs or music albums.

Tap Essentials Music.

Select a category.

Select a music file.

• Some file formats may not be supported, depending on the

installed software.

• Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error.

• Music files may be protected by international copyright owners

or copyright laws. You may have to obtain legal permission before copying a music file. To download or copy a music file, first check the copyright law for the relevant country.

Switch to the playlist.

Turn on the camera flash to blink to the beat of the song played.

Select a repeat mode.

and speed.

Tap to play the next file / Touch and hold to fast forward.

Add to or delete from your favorites.

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Calculator

You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the scientific calculator.

Tap Essentials Calculator.

Use the keypad to make a calculation.

• To use the scientific calculator, drag the blue colored slide bar

located in the right side of the screen to the left.

• To restart a calculation, touch and hold the DEL button.

Audio Recorder

You can record and save your voice or others’ voices from important events. Recorded voice files can be played back or shared.

Tap Essentials Audio Recorder.

• To save the recording’s location details, tap

under Location.

• To add an event, tap

add an event to the desired date.

Tap .

• To pause recording, tap

Tap to end the recording.

• The file is saved automatically and the Recordings screen

appears.

Tap to play the recorded voice.

• Ta p to view the recorded files. You can play a recorded voice file

from the list.

Add tags Add under Event. Then,

Add tags Add

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FM Radio

You can listen to FM radio.

Essentials FM Radio.

Tap

• To use this app, first connect earphones to the device. The

earphones function as the radio antenna.

• This function may not be supported depending on the area.

File Manager

You can view and manage files saved on your device or cloud.

Tap Management File Manager.

Tap and select the desired storage location.

Smart cleaning

You can delete temporary files or apps that are no longer used.

Tap Management Smart cleaning.

On the Smart cleaning screen, you can access Optimize phone,

Battery usage, Battery saver, and Test hardware.

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LG Mobile Switch

You can transfer data from your old LG device to a new LG device.

Tap Management LG Mobile Switch.

You can also tap Switch.

Follow the on-screen instructions to select a desired method for

transfer.

• Data in a Google account will not be backed up. When you

synchronize your Google account, Google apps, Google contacts, Google calendar, Google memo app data and apps downloaded from Play Store are stored on the Drive app automatically.

• Fully charge the battery before transferring data to avoid

unintentional powering off during the process.

Settings General Backup LG Mobile

Downloads

You can view, delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or apps.

Management Downloads.

Tap

QuickMemo+

QuickMemo+ overview

You can make creative notes by using a variety of options on this advanced notepad feature, such as image management and screenshots, which are not supported by the conventional notepad.

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Creating a note

Tap QuickMemo+.

Tap to create a note.

: Save a note.

•

: Enter a note by using the keypad.

•

: Write notes by hand.

•

: Erase handwritten notes.

•

: Zoom in or out, rotate or erase the parts of a handwritten

•

note.

: Access additional options.

•

Tap to save the note.

Writing notes on a photo

Tap QuickMemo+ .

Tap to take a photo, then tap OK.

• The photo is automatically attached into the notepad.

Tap or to write notes on the photo.

• Write notes by hand on the photo.

• Enter text below the photo.

Tap to save the note.

Writing notes on a screenshot

While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the status bar

downwards and then tap

• The screenshot appears as the notepad background theme.

Memo tools appear at the top of the screen.

Crop the image (if necessary) and take notes as desired.

• Write notes by hand on the photo.

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Tap and save the notes to the location of your choice.

• Saved notes can be viewed in either QuickMemo+ or Gallery.

• To save notes in the same location all the time, select the Use

as default app checkbox before selecting an app.

• You can capture the entire screen by using the scroll capture

feature.

• While using an app such as Messaging and Chrome, drag the

notifications panel downwards and then tap Capture+ to capture the entire screen you are currently viewing as a single file.

• This feature is available only on some apps that support the scroll

capture feature.

Managing folders

You can view notes grouped by the type of the notes.

Tap QuickMemo+.

At the top of the screen, tap and select a menu item:

• All memos: View all notes saved in QuickMemo+.

• My memos: View notes created by QuickMemo+.

• Photo memos: View notes created by

• Capture+: View notes created by Capture+.

• Trash: View deleted notes.

• New category: Add categories.

: Rearrange, add or delete categories. To change the name of

•

a category, tap the category.

Extended

• Some folders do not appear when launching QuickMemo+ for

the first time. Disabled folders are enabled and appear when they contain at least one related note.

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Clock

Alarm

You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time.

Tap Clock Alarm.

Tap to add a new alarm.

Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE.

• If you select a previously set alarm, you can edit the alarm.

• To delete an alarm, tap

touch and hold the alarm.

World clock

You can view the current time in cities around the world.

Tap Clock World clock.

Tap and add a city.

Timer

You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time.

Tap Clock Timer.

Set the time and tap Start.

• To suspend the timer, tap Pause. To resume the timer, tap

Resume.

Tap Stop to stop the timer alarm.

at the top of the screen. You can also

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Stopwatch

You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time.

Tap Clock Stopwatch.

Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch.

• To record a lap time, tap Lap.

Tap Pause to suspend the stopwatch.

• To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume.

• To clear all the records and restart the stopwatch, tap Reset.

Use the Email application to send and receive emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange account for your corporate email needs.

Set up Email account

Your phone supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time.

Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name, etc., so you can get set up successfully.

Tap Email.

Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account.

• The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email.

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LG SmartWorld

You can download a variety of games, audio content, apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics. Customize your device to suit your preferences by using Home themes and fonts.

• If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage

depending on your pricing plan.

• This feature may not be supported depending on the area or

service provider.

Tap SmartWorld.

Tap LG Account, then sign in.

Select and download content items.

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Phone Settings

Settings

You can customize the device settings to fit your preferences.

Settings.

Tap

• Tap and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting

item.

• Tap

to change the view mode. This user guide assumes that you

are using the Tab view.

Network

Wi-Fi

You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

On the settings screen, tap Network Wi-Fi.

Tap to activate it.

• Available Wi-Fi networks appear automatically.

Select a network.

• You may need to enter the network's Wi-Fi password.

• The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi-Fi

networks. If you do not want to automatically connect to a certain Wi-Fi network, tap the network and then tap FORGET.

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Wi-Fi Direct

You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi-Fi Direct to share data directly with them. You do not need an access point. You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi-Fi Direct.

On the settings screen, tap Network Wi-Fi Advanced

Wi-Fi Direct.

Wi-Fi

• Nearby devices that support Wi-Fi Direct automatically appear.

Select a device.

• Connection occurs when the device accepts the connection

request.

• The battery may drain faster when using Wi-Fi Direct.

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Bluetooth

You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a Bluetooth headset and a keyboard. This makes it easier to control the device.

Pairing with another device

On the settings screen, tap Network Bluetooth.

Tap to activate it.

• Available devices appear automatically.

• To refresh the device list, tap

• Only devices set as visible are displayed on the list.

Select a device from the list.

Follow the on-screen instructions to perform authentication.

• This step is skipped for previously accessed devices.

Sending data via Bluetooth

Select a file.

• You can send multimedia files or contacts.

Tap Bluetooth.

Select a target device for the file.

• The file is sent as soon as the target device accepts it.

• File sharing processes may differ, depending on the file.

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Mobile data

You can turn mobile data on and off. You can also manage mobile data usage.

Turning on mobile data

On the settings screen, tap Network Mobile data.

Tap to activate it.

Customizing mobile data settings

On the settings screen, tap Network Mobile data.

Customize the following settings:

• On: Enable to use data connections on mobile networks.

• Limit mobile data usage: Set a limit for mobile data usage to

block mobile data if the limit is reached.

: Customize the desired mobile data settings.

•

Call

You can customize call settings, such as voice call and international call options.

• Some features may not be supported depending on the area or

service provider.

On the settings screen, tap Network Call.

Customize the desired settings.

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Tethering

USB tethering

You can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile data.

Connect your device and other devices via USB cable.

On the settings screen, tap Network Tethering USB

tethering and then tap

• This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees,

depending on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more information.

• When connecting to a computer, download the USB driver from

www.lg.com

• You cannot send or receive files between your device and a

computer while USB tethering is turned on. Turn off USB tethering to send or receive files.

• Operating systems that support tethering are Window XP or

higher, or Linux.

and install it on the computer.

to activate it.

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Mobile HotSpot

You can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can connect to the Internet by using your device’s mobile data.

On the settings screen, tap Network Tethering Mobile

HotSpot and then tap

Tap Configure Mobile HotSpot and enter the Wi-Fi name (SSID)

and password.

Turn on Wi-Fi on the other device, and select the name of the

device network on the Wi-Fi list.

Enter the network password.

• This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees,

depending on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more information.

• More information is available at this web site:

com/tether#wifi

to activate it.

http://www.android.

Mobile HotSpot turn off timer

When the Mobile hotspot has not been used for a specific period of time, it is automatically disconnected. You can set the time for automatic disconnection.

Allowed devices

View a list of devices permitted to access content on your device.

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Help

You can view help on using tethering and hotspots. On the settings screen, tap Network

Tethering Help.

Sharing panel

You can share content with specific people in apps that work with Google Direct Share.

On the settings screen, tap Network Sharing panel.

Tap to deactivate Direct share.

LG AirDrive

You can use your LG account to manage files saved on the device from a computer. You do not need a USB connection.

On the settings screen, tap Network LG AirDrive.

Use a single LG account to sign in to LG Bridge on the computer

and LG AirDrive on the device.

• LG Bridge software can be downloaded from

Manage files on the device from the computer.

www.lg.com

Printing

You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device.

On the settings screen, tap Network Printing.

• If the desired printer is not in the list, install the printer driver from

the app store.

Select a printer from the printer list screen.

Tap to activate it.

• To add a printer, tap

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Add printer.

• To search for a printer name, tap Search.

Settings from the printer list screen.

• Tap

Select a file and tap Print.

• The document prints.

• If you do not have a Google account, tap ADD ACCOUNT to create

an account.

Airplane mode

You can turn off the call and mobile data functions. When this mode is on, functions that do not involve data, such as games and music playback, remain available.

On the settings screen, tap Network Airplane mode.

Tap TURN ON in the confirmation screen.

Wi-Fi Calling

You can use Wi-Fi calling to improve your coverage and to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi network when the network is available.

To set your connection preferences:

On the settings screen, tap Network Wi-Fi Calling

Connection preferences.

Tap to activate it.

Tap which network you want to use for calls.

• Wi-Fi preferred (Default): Use Wi-Fi for calls. If Wi-Fi is

unavailable, use cellular network.

• Cellular network preferred: Use cellular network for calls. If

cellular network is unavailable, use Wi-Fi.

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