LG M703 Users manual

USER GUIDE

LG-M703

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MFL70270001 (1.0) www.lg.com/ca

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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.

• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due

to the touchscreen keyboard.

• 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these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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 licenced 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.

• This guide is written in the local languages for each country. Depending

on the language used, content may slightly differ.

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.

2About this user guide

Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

6 Camera features

9 Gallery features

12 Making collage wallpapers

13 Face recognition

16 Multi-tasking feature

18 quick share

Basic Functions

20 Product components and

accessories

Parts overview

23 Turning the power on or off

24 Installing the SIM card

25 Inserting the memory card

26 Removing the memory card

27 Battery

29 Touch screen

32 Home screen

41 Screen lock

44 Memory card encryption

45 Taking screenshots

45 Entering text

51 Do not disturb

Useful Apps

53 Installing and uninstalling apps

54 App trash

55 Phone

60 Messaging

61 Camera

73 Gallery

79 Contacts

81 QuickMemo+

83 Clock

84 Calendar

85 Tasks

86 Music

87 Calculator

87 E-mail

89 Audio Recorder

89 NextRadio

90 File Manager

90 LG Mobile Switch

91 Downloads

91 Smart cleaning

92 LG SmartWorld

92 Facebook

92 Instagram

93 Chrome

93 Google apps

Settings

96 Settings

96 Networks

106 Sound & notification

107 Display

108 General

Appendix

118 LG Bridge

119 Phone software update

121 Anti-Theft Guide

122 Open Source Software Notice

Information

Regulatory information(FCC/IC

122

ID number, etc.)

Trademarks

122

123 More information

124 FAQ

For Your Safety

Safety Guidelines

4Table of contents

Custom-designed Features

Camera features

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 front camera.

Launch the Camera app, then tap standard and wide-angle.

Front camera

Standard angle icon

• See

Starting the camera

/ to switch between the

Wide-angle icon

for details.

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Square camera mode

You can take multiple photos or videos in the form of a collage by using the front and rear cameras. Photos and videos can be saved with different layouts.

Launch the Camera app, then tap AUTO ( ) SQUARE ( ).

Tap MODE and select the desired camera mode.

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

Snap shot

You can take a photo or record a video and preview it right away.

In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

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

Grid shot

You can take up to 4 photos organized in a square.

In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

Tap to take photos simultaneously or sequentially depending on

the displayed layout order.

Tap to save.

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Match shot

You can take 2 photos at the same time or separately.

In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

Tap

• Tap to use a photo from Gallery as the first shot.

Tap to take photos.

Tap to save (if necessary).

to take a photo at the same time or separately.

Guide shot

You can take photos by following another photo’s guide.

In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

Select from the guides on the right to choose the one you want to

follow.

Tap to take a photo.

• Use the slide bar to control the background transparency.

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Steady recording

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

Launch the Camera app, then tap AUTO ( Steady recording .

• See

Starting the camera

for details.

) or SQUARE ( )

Gallery features

Floating button

To quickly move to the Home screen while viewing the Gallery in landscape orientation, touch and hold then release it.

, move your finger upward to ,

• You can move the floating button’s position by dragging it horizontally

along the bottom part of the screen.

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Making collage wallpapers

You can make your own collage image to display it as a lock screen.

Tap Settings Display Lock screen Wallpaper Collage

Wallpapers. You can select multiple collage images as a wallpaper that changes each time you turn on or off the screen.

Tap and select the images you want to display as a collage.

Edit the slideshow as desired and tap SET WALLPAPER.

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Face recognition

Face recognition overview

You can release the screen lock by using the saved facial data.

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

locks such as Pattern, PIN, and Password.

• When a similar face or your photo image is used, the screen lock can be

released.

• The recognised facial data is securely stored in your device.

• When the face recognition is selected for screen lock, you must enter

the Pattern, PIN, or Password that has been used for face registration without directly using the face recognition after the power is turned on. Accordingly, be careful not to forget the specified value.

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

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

Precautions for face recognition

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

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

face is significantly different due to heavy makeup or beard.

• Whether there are fingerprints or foreign substances on the front of

the camera lens, or your device cannot detect your face due to a too bright or dark light.

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Registering facial data

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

Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock

Allow face recognition.

• To use this feature, the screen lock must have been set with a Pattern,

PIN, or Password.

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

onscreen 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 settings

for details.

Unlocking the screen with your face

You can release the screen lock with your face instead of Pattern, PIN, or Password.

Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Drag to activate the face recognition feature.

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Improving the face recognition

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

Tap Settings Display Lock screen 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 Display Lock screen 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 your device and look at the front of the screen. The device can detect your face and the screen is unlocked.

To deactivate this feature, follow the instruction below.

Tap Settings Display Lock screen Face Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Drag Allow when screen is off to deactivate the feature.

• Face recognition feature is available only when the screen is locked.

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Unlocking the screen with face recognition and then screen swiping

With the screen turned off, you can unlock the screen by performing face recognition and then swiping the screen.

Tap Settings Display Lock screen Face Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Drag 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 Display Lock screen Face Recognition.

Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

Drag Advanced face recognition to activate the feature.

• Face recognition speed may decrease when you activate this feature.

Multi-tasking feature

Multi window

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

While using an app, touch and hold then select an app from the recently-used apps list.

from the Home touch buttons,

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• You can use two apps at the same time.

• To stop the Multi window feature, touch and hold

• The Multi window feature is not supported by some apps, including

downloaded apps.

Overview screen

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

• 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 preview.

on the Home touch buttons.

at the top of

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quick share

You can share a photo or video to the app you want 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.

quick share icon

• 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.

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Basic Functions

Product components and accessories

The following items are included with your device.

• Device

• USB cable

• Charger

• 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.

• 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

Centre.

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

• Quick Start Guide

• Ejection pin

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Parts overview

Proximity/Ambient light

sensor

Front camera lens

Nano-SIM/Memory card tray

Earpiece

Touch screen

Stereo headset jack

Microphone

Rear camera lens

Power/Lock key

Speaker

Microphone

Flash

Volume keys (+/-)

NFC area

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.

• Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do not

remove the embedded battery.

• 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 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.

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

facing downwards.

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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.

Inserting the memory card

Insert the memory card into your device. The device can support up to a 2 TB microSD card. Depending on the

memory card manufacturer and type, some memory card may not be compatible with your device.

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

Pull out the card tray.

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

facing downwards.

Memory card

SIM card

Insert the card tray back into the slot.

• Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. If you

use an incompatible card, it may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

• The memory card is an optional item and is sold separately.

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

lifespan.

Removing the memory card

Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety.

Tap Settings General Storage .

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

Pull out the card tray and remove 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.

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Battery

Charging the battery

Before using the device, fully charge the battery. Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger, insert the other end

of the cable into the cable port, and then plug the charger into a power socket.

Charging cable terminal

• Do not charge while the device or charging cable is wet or contains

moisture. This can cause fire, electric shock, injury or damage to device.

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

• Make sure to use an LG-approved charger and charging cable. Charging

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

• Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do not

remove the embedded battery.

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

device, stop charging it.

• This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved

by LG, which are sold separately.

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• Remove the charger from the power socket after the device is fully

charged. This prevents unnecessary power consumption.

• Another way to charge the battery is by connecting a USB cable

between the device and a desktop or laptop computer. This may take a longer time than plugging the adapter to a wall outlet.

• Do not charge the battery by using a USB hub that is unable to maintain

the rated voltage. Charging may fail or unintentionally stop.

Precautions when using 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 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 used.

• 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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