LG V30A Users manual

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USER GUIDE

LG-VS996

MFLXXXXXXXX (1.0)

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About this user guide

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•Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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

About this user guide

Table of contents

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Features

6Notes on Water Resistant Properties

8 Video recording features

13 Gallery features

16Making collage wallpapers

17Audio recording features

19Fingerprint recognition

22Multi-tasking feature

23Always-on Display

24quick share

Basic Functions

26Product components and accessories

27Parts overview

29Turning the power on or off

30Installing the SIM card

31Inserting the memory card

32Removing the memory card

33Battery

35 Touch screen

38 Home screen

46 Screen lock

49Memory card encryption

50Taking screenshots

51Entering text

56 Content sharing

58 Do not disturb

Useful Apps

60Installing and uninstalling apps

61App trash

62Phone

67Messaging

68Camera

88Gallery

94Email

96Contacts

98QuickMemo+

100Clock

101Calendar

102Tasks

103Music

104Calculator

104LG Health

106FM Radio

106File Manager

106Downloads

107Smart cleaning

108LG SmartWorld

108Facebook

109Google apps

Settings

112 Settings

112 Networks

125Sound & notification

126Display

127General

Appendix

137LG Language Settings

137LG Bridge

138Phone software update

140Anti-Theft Guide

141Open Source Software Notice Information

141Regulatory information (FCC ID number, etc.)

141 Trademarks

144 FAQ

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

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Features

Notes on Water Resistant Properties

This product is water and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress Protection rating IP68.

Your product has undergone testing in a controlled environment and is proven to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (meets the requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP

Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106kPa, 1.5 meter, for 30 minutes).

Do not expose the device in conditions that are different from the test conditions. Results may vary in actual use.

WARNING

Despite a rating of IP68, your device is not impervious to conditions not tested in LG’s controlled environment. Please note that any damages that occur due to such causes changes the color of the LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator). If the color of LDI located inside the product changes, the product is to be considered ineligible for any free-of-charge repair services provided under the product’s limited warranty.

Avoid exposing the product to environments with excessive dust or moisture. Do not use the product in the following environments:

Do not immerse the product in any liquid chemicals (soap, etc.) other than water.

Do not immerse the product in salt water, including seawater.

Do not immerse the product in a hot spring.

Do not swim with this product.

Do not place the product directly on sand (such as at a beach) or mud.

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Do not immerse your product in water deeper than approximately 1.5 meters.

Do not immerse your product in water for longer than 30 minutes.

•If your product becomes wet be sure to wipe the microphone, speaker, and stereo jack with a dry cloth before use.

•Should your product or your hands become wet, dry them before handling the product.

•Do not use the product in places where it may be sprayed with high pressure water (e.g. near a faucet or shower head) or submerge it in water for extended periods of time, as the product is not designed to withstand high water pressure.

•This product is not resistant to shock. Do not drop the product or subject it to shock. Doing so might damage or deform the main unit, causing water leakage.

•The product’s water and dust resistant features may be damaged by dropping or receiving an impact.

•If the product gets wet, use a clean, soft cloth to dry it thoroughly.

•The touch screen and other features may not work properly if the device is used while wet.

•Your product is water resistant only when the SIM/Memory card tray is properly inserted into the product.

•Do not open or close the SIM/Memory card tray while the product is wet or immersed in water. Exposing the open tray to water or moisture may damage the product.

•The SIM/Memory card tray contains rubber [packing] to help prevent dust, water, or moisture from entering the product. Do not damage the rubber [packing] as this may allow dust, water, or moisture to enter your product and cause damage.

•Failure to follow the provided instructions may invalidate your device’s limited warranty.

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Video recording 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 and rear camera.

Launch the Camera app, then tap/or/to switch between the standard and wide-angle.

Front camera

Rear camera

• See Starting the camera 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.

1Launch the Camera app, then tap AUTO () SQUARE ().

2Tap MODE and select the desired camera mode.

3To 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.

1In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

2Tap to take photo. To record a video, tap .

Grid shot

You can take up to 4 photos or videos (max of 3 seconds) organized in a square.

1In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

2Tap / to take photos or record videos sequentially.

3Tap to save.

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Match shot

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

1In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

2Tap 11 / 12 to take a photo or record a video at the same time or separately.

3Tap / to take photos or record videos.

4Tap to save (if necessary).

Guide shot

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

1In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .

2Select from the guides on the right to choose the one you want to follow.

3Tap to take a photo.

• Use the slide bar to control the background transparency.

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Tracking your focus point while using the camera

You can track and maintain focus on an object while taking photos or recording videos.

1Launch the Camera app, then tap Tracking focus.

2Before recording a video or taking a photo, lightly tap the screen to select an object to focus on.

3Take the photo or start recording your video.

• See Starting the camera for details.

•To use this feature, select the standard camera () for taking photos or recording videos.

•This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera or the wideangle camera.

•This feature is unavailable in the following cases:

-- Video size limitation: Resolution is set as UHD 16:9. -- FPS limitation: FPS is set as 60 FPS.

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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 (), SQUARE (), or

MANUAL () Steady recording .

• See Starting the camera for details.

Signature

You can create a personalized photo by adding your signature.

1Launch the Camera app, select AUTO () and tap Add signature.

2Enter the signature as desired and tap ADD.

• This feature is not available when you use the Manual video mode.

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Hi-Fi video recording

Record high quality videos by capturing higher quality sound with a wider dynamic frequency range using 2 sensitive AOP (Acoustic Overload Point) mics and incredible Hi-Fi recording.

Launch the Camera app, then tap MANUAL () Hi-Fi .

• See Starting the camera for details.

•Hi-Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi-Fi.

•This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera.

Gallery features

Floating button

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

• You can move the floating button’s position by dragging it horizontally along the bottom part of the screen.

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Camera roll

You can view the photos and videos you have taken on the camera preview screen.

Launch the Camera app, select AUTO () mode and tap Camera roll.

•When you take photos or record videos, you can view the thumbnails for the saved pictures along the side of the screen.

•Scroll the thumbnail lists up or down to browse the photos and videos.

•Tap a thumbnail to view the photo or video on the camera screen.

•Tap the thumbnail again to return to the camera viewfinder.

• This feature is not supported when you take a photo or record a video in the 18:9 aspect ratio.

• The camera roll feature is only available in Auto view mode.

Related content

You can edit and customize related content in the Gallery.

1While viewing a picture preview, tap .

2When the icon related with the date you took the photo appears, touch the screen.

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• You can view the photos related with the date you chose.

• Related content can be related to up to four combinations of ‘Memories, Date, Place, Camera mode’.

•Tap to save the related content as a video.

•Tap to access additional options.

Making a GIF file

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

At the desired starting point while watching the video, tap Create GIF.

•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.

• The GIF making feature is provided for the user’s creative activity. If you infringe other’s copyright or defamation laws by using the GIF making feature, you may be liable for civil and criminal liability. Be sure to not duplicate or transfer the work of others without permission. LG Electronics cannot accept any liability for the user’s action.

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Making collage wallpapers

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

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

1Tap Settings Display Lock screen Wallpaper Collage Wallpapers.

2Tapand select the images you want to display as a collage.

3Edit the slideshow as desired and tap SET WALLPAPER.

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Audio recording features

HD Audio Recorder overview

You can configure the audio settings manually so that you can record audio based on the settings optimized for the selected mode.

Recording modes

You can record a high definition audio file by selecting and configuring the audio mode to suit the recording environment.

Tap Essentials HD Audio Recorder.

Normal

You can record audio without extra settings.

Concert

You can record audio in a concert or other music events.

Custom

You can personalize the settings to record audio.

• When you connect the earpiece to the device, appears. Tap and then select the microphone to use.

Studio Mode

With Studio mode, you can play an audio file or music and record your voice at the same time, create a chord by recording your voice multiple times, and record your comments over the presenter’s or speaker’s original audio file.

1Tap Essentials HD Audio Recorder.

2Select Custom.

3Tap and select an audio file to use as background music.

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4Tap to record voice.

5Tap to save the recorded file.

• Background music can only be played through earphones. Make sure to plug in earphones before using this feature.

Other useful features on the HD Audio Recorder app

GAIN

You can adjust the sensitivity of the sound recorded by the microphone.

The higher the GAIN value is set, the more sensitively the sound is recorded.

LCF

You can filter any low-pitched noises such as the low hum of the air conditioner.

The higher the LCF (Low Cut Filter) value is set, the better high-frequency noises are filtered.

LMT

It can prevent clipping of the recorded sound. The higher the LMT (Limiter) value is set, the more low frequency sounds that will not get clipped.

• To change additional settings, tap Settings, then customize the file type, bit depth, sampling rate and other settings.

•While using the Studio mode, background music can only be played through earphones.

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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.

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’s Power/Lock key has a fingerprint sensor. Ensure that the Power/Lock key is not damaged by a metallic object, such as coin or key.

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

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

•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 Power/Lock key.

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

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

Registering fingerprints

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

1 Tap Settings General Fingerprints & security Fingerprints.

• This feature is available when the screen lock is set.

-- Lock the device with a Knock Code, pattern, PIN or password.

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

2Locate the Power/Lock key on the back of the device and gently put your finger on it to register the fingerprint.

• Gently press the Power/Lock key so that the sensor can recognize your fingerprint. If you press the Power/Lock key with an excessive force, the screen lock function may start or the screen may turn off.

•Ensure that your fingertip covers the entire surface of the sensor on the Power/Lock key.

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3Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

4When the fingerprint registration is done, tap OK.

•Tap ADD MORE to register another fingerprint. If you register only one fingerprint and the corresponding finger is not in a good condition, the fingerprint recognition may not work well. As the preventive measure against this kind of situation, register multiple fingerprints.

Managing fingerprints

You can edit or delete registered fingerprints.

1Tap Settings General Fingerprints & security Fingerprints.

2Unlock according to the specified lock method.

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

Unlocking the screen with a fingerprint

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

1Tap Settings General Fingerprints & security Fingerprints.

2Unlock according to the specified lock method.

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

•Screen lock: Unlock the screen with a fingerprint.

•Content lock: Unlock content in the Gallery and QuickMemo+ with a fingerprint.

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Multi-tasking feature

Multi-Window

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

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

•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.

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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.

Always-on Display

You can display the date, time, signature or other information on the screen even when the main screen is turned off. Always-on display is a useful feature when you need to check the time quickly.

1Tap Settings Display Always-on display and then tap to activate it.

• This feature may be turned on when you purchase the device.

• The default setting may vary depending on the area and service provider.

2Tap Content and select the item you want to display when the screen is off.

• Make sure to check that your signature does not exceed the input field.

•The battery may drain faster when you use Always-on display. Turn off this feature to use the battery longer.

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quick share

You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after taking it.

1Tap , then take a photo or record a video.

2Tap 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.

•You can use this feature only when you take a picture or record a video in the AUTO and SQUARE modes. See Auto mode and Square mode for details.

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Basic Functions

Product components and accessories

The following items are included with your device.

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

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

•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 from the Fingerprint sensor before using the fingerprint recognition feature.

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Parts overview

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 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 (Fingerprint sensor)

-- 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.

-- Turn on the fingerprint recognition feature to simplify the process of unlocking the screen. See Fingerprint recognition overview for details.

•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.

•On 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. 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.

•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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