LG LMX525WA Owner’s Manual

USER GUIDE

LM-X525WA

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

MFL71434501 (1.1)

www.lg.com

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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these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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 Centre. 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 licence 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 void 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

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

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

parties.

device.

Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

6 Camera features 10 Gallery features 14 Sound quality and effects

features 15 Google Assistant 17 Fingerprint recognition 20 Multi-tasking feature

Basic Functions

23 Product components and

accessories 24 Parts overview 27 Turning the power on or off 28 Installing the SIM card 30 Inserting the memory card 31 Removing the memory card 31 Battery

33 Touch screen 37 Home screen 46 Screen lock 51 Memory card encryption 52 Taking screenshots 53 Entering text 55 Content sharing 57 Do not disturb

Useful Apps

59 Installing and uninstalling apps 60 App trash 61 App Shortcuts 62 Phone 66 Messaging 67 Camera 77 Gallery 81 Contacts 83 QuickMemo+ 85 Clock 86 Calendar 87 Tasks 87 Music

88 Calculator 88 Game Launcher 89 E-mail 89 Audio Recorder 90 FM Radio 90 Update centre 90 File Manager 90 Smart cleaning 91 LG Mobile Switch 91 APP trash 91 SmartWorld 92 RemoteCall Service 92 Google apps

Appendix

122 LG Language Settings 122 LG Bridge 123 Phone software update 125 Anti-Theft Guide 126 Open Source Software Notice

Information

126 Regulatory information(FCC/IC

ID number, etc.) 127 Trademarks 128 More information 130 FAQ

Settings

96 Settings 96 Network 108 Sound 109 Display 110 General

For Your Safety

LIMITED WARRANTY

159 LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT

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Custom-designed Features

Camera features

Rear Camera

Standard-angle

Wide-angle camera

You can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual field of vision by using the wide-angle on the rear camera.

, then tap / to switch between the standard and wide-

Tap angle.

Wide-angle

• See

Starting the camera

• You can switch between the standard and wide-angle camera lenses on

the rear camera only.

for details.

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Portrait

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

Tap , then tap Portrait.

Tap to take a photo.

• To adjust blur strength, drag the slide bar to the up or down.

• Keep the distance to your subject within 1.3 ~ 5.0 feet when using the

rear camera.

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

• After applying this feature, tap the desired position on the preview

screen to automatically apply the exposure value and focus when using the rear camera, or exposure value only when using the front camera.

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AI CAM

Sunset Flower

You can effectively take photos or record videos since the camera recognizes the object when taking a photo or recording a video.

Tap , then tap AI CAM.

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

• To apply other effects, tap the scene icon.

• Pet, city, flower, food, landscape, person, sunset, auto, total 8

categories can be recognized automatically.

• The result of the scene recognition may differ depending on the

illumination or the location of the subject while taking photos. Keywords do not appear on the actual photos or videos.

• This feature is available only when the front and rear cameras are in the

Auto mode.

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Flash Jump-Cut

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

Tap , then tap MODE .

Tap to take a photo.

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

on the screen to select the number of photos you want to

• Tap

take.

• While taking photos, tap

photos.

• The flash automatically turns on to act as a timer.

• The shots taken this time and the total number of shots are displayed

at the bottom of the screen.

• All taken photos are saved as GIF files only.

• You may not change the GIF speed nor image order.

to create GIF files with previously taken

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Gallery features

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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Creating a movie

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

Tap Photos tab, then tap Create movie.

Select images or videos for your movie and tap NEXT.

Edit the selected images and videos and then tap SAVE.

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Deleting files

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

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

Rearranging files

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

Adding file effects

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

Resetting the movie edits

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

Previewing a file

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

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

• The playback time for an image is 3 seconds by default and it cannot be

changed. Videos can be trimmed down to a minimum of 1 second.

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

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Making a GIF

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

Making a GIF by using recorded videos

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

Select the length of the GIF you want to create.

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

• For videos less than 5 seconds, GIF images are automatically

generated for the remaining time.

Making a GIF by using photos

While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.

You can also tap 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.

• You may use this feature solely for creative purposes. The use of this

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

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

on Play on the Play tab of the Gallery app.

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Sound quality and effects features

DTS:X 3D Surround

You can play a song or video in three-dimensional, immersive and vivid sound. To use this feature, connect earphones, speaker or other external audio devices to your device.

Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS:X 3D

Tap

Surround, then tap

Adjusting the sound direction

You can adjust the sound direction as desired.

Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS:X 3D

Surround, then tap Select sound direction.

to activate this feature.

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Google Assistant

Google Assistant overview

Your device has the built-in Google Assistant feature. Find answers and get things done while on-the-go. To get started, just press the Google Assistant key on the side of the device or touch and hold

• To use this feature, first connect to the network and sign in to your

Google Account.

Touch and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant

or press the Google Assistant key on the left side of the device. Tap GET STARTED.

Follow the on-screen instructions and say “Ok Google”.

• The device saves your voice data for recognition.

Select whether to use the voice recognition unlock feature.

• When this feature is activated, you can unlock the screen by saying

“Ok Google” while the screen is turned off or unlocked.

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

locks, such as Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, and Password. When a similar voice or your recorded voice is used, the screen may be

unlocked.

• You need to unlock the device by using the specified method if you fail

to unlock the device with voice recognition. See for details.

Setting a screen lock

Tap Save.

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Launching Google Assistant

You can launch the Google Assistant by using one of the following

methods:

• Touch and hold

• Press the Google Assistant key on the left side of the device.

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

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

screen.

• Voice recognition accuracy may decrease if you speak with an unclear

voice or in a noisy place. When you use the voice recognition feature, increase its accuracy by speaking with a clear voice in a quiet place.

on the Home screen.

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Fingerprint recognition

Fingerprint recognition overview

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

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

• To unlock the screen.

• To view the locked content in the Gallery or QuickMemo+.

• Confirm a purchase by signing in to an app or identifying yourself with

your fingerprint.

• Your fingerprint can be used by the device for user identification. Very

similar fingerprints from different users may be recognized by the fingerprint sensor as the same fingerprint.

• If the device cannot detect your fingerprint, or you forgot the value

specified for registration, visit the nearest LG Customer Service Centre with your device and ID card.

Precautions for fingerprint recognition

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

• The device has a fingerprint sensor. Ensure that the fingerprint sensor

is not damaged by a metallic object, such as coin or key.

• When water, dust or other foreign substance is on the fingerprint

sensor or your finger, the fingerprint registration or recognition may not work. Clean and dry your finger before having the fingerprint recognized.

• A fingerprint may not be recognized properly if the surface of your

finger has a scar or is not smooth due to being soaked in water.

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• If you bend your finger or use the fingertip only, your fingerprint may

not be recognized. Make sure that your finger covers the entire surface of the fingerprint sensor.

• Scan only one finger for each registration. Scanning more than one

finger may affect fingerprint registration and recognition.

• The device may generate static electricity if the surrounding air is

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

Registering fingerprints

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

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Fingerprints.

• A lock screen must be set in order to be able to use this feature.

• If the screen lock is not active, configure the lock screen by following the

on-screen instructions. See

Locate the fingerprint sensor on the back of the device and gently put

your finger on it to register the fingerprint.

• Gently press the fingerprint sensor so that the sensor can recognize

your fingerprint.

• Ensure that your finger covers the entire surface of the fingerprint

sensor.

Setting a screen lock

for details.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

• Repeat scanning the fingerprint by moving your finger little by little

until the fingerprint is registered.

When the fingerprint registration is done, tap OK.

• Tap ADD MORE to register another fingerprint. If you register

only one fingerprint and the corresponding finger is not in a good condition, the fingerprint recognition may not work well. As the preventive measure against this kind of situation, register multiple fingerprints.

Managing fingerprints

You can edit or delete registered fingerprints.

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Fingerprints.

Unlock according to the specified lock method.

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

Unlocking the screen with a fingerprint

You can unlock the screen or view the locked content by using your fingerprint. Activate the desired function:

Tap Settings General Lock screen & security Fingerprints.

Unlock according to the specified lock method.

On the fingerprint settings screen, activate the desired function:

• Screen lock: Unlock the screen with a fingerprint.

• Content lock: Unlock content with a fingerprint. To do this, make

sure that the content lock is set.

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Multi-tasking feature

Multi window

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

Alternatively,

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 half 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

screen.

• The Multi window feature is not supported by some LG apps and the

apps downloaded from the Play Store.

at the centre of the

Overview screen

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

displayed app.

• 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 each app.

on the Home, then tap the

at the top of

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Basic Functions

Product components and accessories

The following items are included with your device.

• Device

• USB cable

• Ejection pin

• The items described above may be optional.

• 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.

• Some of the device parts are made of tempered glass. If you drop your

device on a hard surface or subject it to severe impact, the tempered glass may be damaged. If this happens, stop using your device immediately and contact an LG Customer Service Centre.

• If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from which

you purchased your device.

• To purchase additional items, contact an LG Customer Service Centre.

• 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.

• Remove the protective film from the Fingerprint sensor before use of

the fingerprint recognition feature.

• Charger

• Quick Start Guide

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Parts overview

Earpiece

Microphone

Front camera lens

LED Indicator Proximity/Ambient light

sensor

Volume keys (+/-)

Google Assistant button

Nano-SIM/Memory card

Stereo headset jack

Rear camera lenses

(Wide-angle / Standard-

angle / Depth sensor)

Fingerprint sensor

tray

Speaker Microphone

Power/Lock key

Touch screen

Charger/USB cable port

Flash

NFC area

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Do NOT attempt to remove the back cover by yourself.

Doing so may severely damage the battery and device, which could cause overheating, fire, and injury. This device’s back cover and battery are not to be removed or replaced by a non-qualified professional.

• Proximity/Ambient light sensor

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

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

• Volume keys

- Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls or notifications.

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

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

• Power/Lock key

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

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

• Google Assistant button

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

- Activate Google Assistant. See the

Google Assistant

for details.

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• Fingerprint sensor

Good example Bad example

- Turn on the fingerprint recognition feature to simplify the process of unlocking the screen. See

Fingerprint recognition overview

for

details.

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

specifications.

• The rear of the device includes a built-in NFC antenna. Be cautious when

handling the device to avoid damaging or covering the NFC antenna.

• Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it. Failure to do 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.

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

Do not cover the microphone.Microphone

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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.

Restarting the device

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

Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down (-) key at

the same time until the power is turned off. When the device is restarted, release the key.

Power control options

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

• Power off: Turn the device off.

• Power off and restart: Restart the device.

• 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 card provided by your mobile service provider to start using your device.

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

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

Pull out the card tray.

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Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-coloured contacts

facing downwards.

Insert the card tray back into the slot.

• This device supports only Nano SIM cards.

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

with the correct type of SIM card.

• If you insert the card tray into your device while the card tray is wet,

your device may be damaged. Always make sure the card tray is dry.

Precautions when using the SIM card

• Do not lose your SIM card. LG is not responsible for damage and other

issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card.

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

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