LG LM-X220MA User Guide

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USER GUIDE

LM-X220MA

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•Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

6 Face recognition

10Camera features

11Gallery features

15 Multi-tasking feature

17 Google Assistant

Basic Functions

19Product components and accessories

20Parts overview

22Turning the power on or off

23Installing the SIM card

25Inserting the memory card

26Removing the memory card

26Battery

30Touch screen

33Home screen

43Screen lock

46Memory card encryption

47Taking screenshots

48Entering text

55 Do not disturb

Useful Apps

57Installing and uninstalling apps

58App trash

59App Shortcuts

60Phone

64Messaging

65Camera

74Gallery

77Chrome

77Google apps

79Contacts

81Calendar

82Music

83Calculator

83Audio Recorder

84FM Radio

84File Manager

84Smart cleaning

85LG Mobile Switch

85Downloads

85QuickMemo+

88Clock

89Email

90LG SmartWorld

Phone Settings

92 Settings

92 Network

101Sound

102Display

103General

Appendix

114LG Bridge

115Phone software update

117Anti-Theft Guide

118FAQ

123More information

For Your Safety

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA

Table of contents

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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.

1Tap 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 Setting a screen lock for details.

2Raise your device in the front of your eyes.

3Register your face by following the on-screen instructions.

•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.

4When the face registration is done, tap OK.

Unlocking the screen with your face

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

1Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Select screen lock.

2Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

3Tap 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.

1Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face Recognition.

2Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

3Select Improve face recognition.

4Register your face by following on-screen instructions.

5When 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.

1Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face Recognition.

2Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

3Select 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.

1Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face Recognition.

2Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

3Tap 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.

1Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face Recognition.

2Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

3Tap 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.

1Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Face Recognition.

2Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

3Tap 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.

1Tap , then tap MODE Flash Jump-Cut .

2Tap to set the number of cuts you want to take.

3Tap to take photos.

Portrait

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

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

2Tap 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.

1Tap , select an album, and 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.

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.

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

2Select 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.

1While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.

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

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

3Tap 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.

1While viewing an album, tap Make collage.

2Select the desired images to add to the a collage and then tap

NEXT.

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

3Tap 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.

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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Google Assistant

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

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

Launching Google Assistant

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

2Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the voice settings.

•The device saves your voice data for recognition.

Launching Google Assistant with your voice

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

2Say 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	•	Charger
•	USB cable	•	Quick Start Guide

• 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.

Basic Functions

Parts overview

Proximity/Ambient	Earpiece
light sensor
Front camera lens	Microphone

Touch screen

Stereo headset jack	Microphone
	Rear camera lens
Flash
Power/Lock key	Volume keys (+/-)
	Volume keys (+/-)

Speaker

Charger/USB cable port

Basic Functions

•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.

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.

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.

Basic Functions

Installing the SIM card

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

1To 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.

2Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.

SIM card

Lower slot

Basic Functions

• 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.

1To 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.

2 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.

Basic Functions

Removing the memory card

Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety.

1Tap Settings General Storage .

2Remove 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

1To 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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2 Insert the battery.

3To 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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