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Important Customer Information

Before you begin using your new phone

Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device. Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of this device.

It’s important to review the Product Safety and Warranty Information guide before you begin using your new phone. Please follow all of the product safety and operating instructions and retain them for future reference. Observe all warnings to reduce the risk of injury, damage, and legal liabilities.

Table of Contents

Important Customer Information...............................................1

Table of Contents .......................................................................2

Feature Highlight ........................................................................5

Camera features ................................................................................................... 5

Sound quality and effects ..................................................................................21

Floating Bar ........................................................................................................22

Google Assistant ................................................................................................25

Face Recognition ................................................................................................27

Fingerprint recognition ......................................................................................29

Always-on display...............................................................................................32

Notes on Water Resistant Properties ...............................................................33

The Basics ................................................................................ 35

Phone Overview ..................................................................................................35

Help .....................................................................................................................38

Installing the SIM card and memory card .......................................................39

Removing the memory card ..............................................................................40

Charging Your Phone .......................................................................................... 41

Turning Your Phone On and Off .......................................................................44

Touch Screen ......................................................................................................45

Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................48

Setting Your Lock Screen .................................................................................. 57

Memory card encryption ...................................................................................60

Entering text ........................................................................................................61

Capturing a Screenshot .....................................................................................68

Content sharing ..................................................................................................68

Table of Contents

Useful App ............................................................................... 70

App Shortcuts ....................................................................................................70

Audio recording features ....................................................................................71

Calculator ............................................................................................................ 73

Calendar .............................................................................................................. 73

Camera ................................................................................................................ 75

Clock .................................................................................................................... 96

Contacts ..............................................................................................................98

File Manager ..................................................................................................... 103

Gallery ............................................................................................................... 104

LG Health ..........................................................................................................108

Messaging ......................................................................................................... 109

Music .................................................................................................................. 112

Multi-tasking feature ........................................................................................ 114

Phone ................................................................................................................. 116

QuickMemo+ .................................................................................................... 122

Voicemail ........................................................................................................... 125

Google Apps ..................................................................................................... 126

Settings ...................................................................................128

Settings ............................................................................................................. 128

Network & internet ........................................................................................... 128

Connected devices ........................................................................................... 135

Sound ................................................................................................................ 139

Display ............................................................................................................... 140

Lock screen & security .................................................................................... 143

Extensions ..........................................................................................................147

Apps & notiﬁcations ........................................................................................ 148

Battery ............................................................................................................... 148

Storage .............................................................................................................. 149

Accounts ........................................................................................................... 149

Accessibility ...................................................................................................... 150

Google ............................................................................................................... 153

System ............................................................................................................... 153

System updates ................................................................................................ 155

Table of Contents

Appendix .................................................................................156

Phone software update .................................................................................... 156

Anti-Theft Guide ...............................................................................................157

Open Source Software Notice Information ....................................................157

Regulatory Information (FCC ID number, etc.) ............................................. 158

Trademarks ....................................................................................................... 158

More information .............................................................................................. 159

Safety ........................................................................................161

Safety Information ............................................................................................ 161

Consumer Information about Radio Frequency Emissions.......................... 162

Consumer Information on SAR ...................................................................... 166

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices . 168

Caution! Avoid Potential Hearing Loss ...........................................................170

TIA Safety Information ..................................................................................... 171

Part 15.19 Statement ........................................................................................174

Part 15.21 Statement ........................................................................................174

Part 15.105 Statement ......................................................................................174

Safety Information ............................................................................................175

FDA Consumer Update ....................................................................................179

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA ...............................................192

Feature Highlight

Camera features

Cine shot

You can record a moment and make a video with only a part of the scene in motion.

While recording a video, hold the device steady. After recorded, rub the area in the video you want in motion. The selected area starts moving and the rest of the video remains still.

1. Tap

Home > Camera, then tap Mode > Cine shot.

2. Tap

3. Tap Edit and rub the area you want in motion with the cine shot effect.

Record to record a 3 second video.

Hold the device steady while recording the video.

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Undo

Redo

Select the area to

move.

Erase to erase the selected area.

Tap

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Loops forward to play the selected area in motion forward

Tap

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repeatedly.

Loops back and forth to play the selected area in motion

Tap

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forward and backward repeatedly.

Play forward and backward repeatedly.

Play forward repeatedly.

Erase the selected area.

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4. Tap SAVE .

The selected area will be in motion.

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Makeup Pro

While taking selfies, you can apply various makeup techniques.

When using the front camera, adjust the skin tone and apply eye and lip makeups.

Tap Home > Camera, switch to the front camera, then tap

1. Makeup Pro.

2. Select a desired makeup option, then drag the slide bar to the left or right to adjust the effect.

When you select None, the slide bar disappears.

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3. Tap

Capture to take a photo.

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Google Lens

You can get more information or take actions on items around you using Google Lens, like landmarks, posters, restaurant menus, animals, flowers, or barcodes, directly in your device.

For example, when you use Google Lens on a:

Business card: You can save the phone number or address to a contact.

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Book: You can get reviews and other details about it.

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Landmark or building: You can get more details about it.

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Painting in a museum: You can get details about it.

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Plant or animal: You can learn more about it.

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Flyer or event billboard: You can add that event to your calendar.

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NOTE Google Lens is available only when your device is connected to the internet. If you use

mobile data, you may be charged for data usage, depending on your pricing plan.

Use Google Lens

1. Tap Home > Camera, then tap Google Lens.

2. Point your camera at an item.

3. To get details or take action:

Tap the item on your screen.

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To select text: Tap a word, and select a desired option. If the result is

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not shown, tap it again and drag the blue dots, if needed, and take desired actions.

Tap Speak. Ask a question or say a command, like:

What is this?

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Call this

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Add this to Google Keep

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Portrait

You can create an artistic portrait photo, whereby the subject is in focus and the background is blurred. You can also edit the image by applying lighting or color effect to the background.

NOTES

• While taking a photo with rear camera, keep the distance to your subject to 1.3 ~ 5 feet.

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

1. Tap Home > Camera, and tap Portrait.

2. Drag the slide bar to the left or right to adjust the blur strength.

Adjust blur strength.

Select 3D Lighting Effect.

Select color effect.

3D Lighting Effect: Tap

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3D Lighting Effect to select a lighting effect.

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Backdrop: Tap

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yy None: Take a photo without background effect.

yy Story shot (with photo taken): Import saved image from Gallery to

Backdrop to select a background effect.

merge as background.

Tap Gallery to launch Galler y, and select the photo you want to

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merge.

yy Story shot (with new photo): Take a photo to merge as background.

Tap Gallery to launch Galler y, and tap to take a photo. Taken

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photo is saved as background.

yy Color background: Select the background color except for the subject.

Backdrop icon

Color background

None

3. When Portrait is available on the screen, tap Capture to take a photo.

The Portrait feature may not work if the camera cannot recognize the

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subject.

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AR features

You can use various AR (Augmented Reality) features with the Camera app. You can create your own My Avatar, AR Emoji, or AR Sticker for rich content. My Avatar helps you create a cartoon version of yourself and customize it. AR Emoji help you create 3D animated animal emojis that mimic facial expression. AR Sticker allows you to choose from several different stickers to use on a photo or video while facing your camera.

Creating My Avatar

1. Tap Home > Camera, switch to the front camera, then tap AR features.

2. Tap

My Avatar > Create your own avatar to take a photo.

Follow the on-screen instructions to align your face on the screen.

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To make My Avatar by using one of the saved photos from Gallery, tap

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Gallery.

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3. Select My Avatar's gender and select details including avatar type, skin tone, hairstyle, and clothes, then tap OK.

Taken photos are saved in Gallery.

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Creating My Avatar, AR Emoji, AR Sticker

1. Tap Home > Camera, switch to the front camera, then tap AR features.

2. Select an option you want to record.

3. To take a photo, tap Capture. To record a video, tap Record.

Taken photos are saved in Gallery.

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Using Avatar Stickers

1. Tap Avatar Sticker on the LG Keyboard.

2. Select the desired Avatar Sticker and tap Send.

3. Tap Send to send the Avatar Sticker.

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Using Ani Sticker

1. Tap Ani Sticker on the LG Keyboard.

2. Select the desired My Avatar.

3. Tap

4. Tap

Record to record voice and video, and then tap Stop to save.

Ani Stickers with various facial expressions, motions, and voices are

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created.

Upload to upload Ani Sticker, and tap Send.

Tap Play to preview the created Ani Sticker.

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Triple cameras

The triple cameras, which are located on the back of the device, allow you to take photos or record videos with three different angles of view.

Home > Camera, and select Telephoto / Standard-

Tap Angle / the rear camera.

Super Wide-Angle while taking photos or recording videos with

Standard-Angle

Telephoto Super Wide-Angle

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Triple shot

This feature allows you to take a series of photos with different angles of view and save them as a video with slide effect.

1. Tap

Home > Camera, and tap Triple shot.

2. Tap

Capture to take a photo.

The triple cameras take photos automatically in sequence.

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The triple shot video is automatically saved in Gallery.

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NOTE While taking a photo, hold the device steady until all 3 photos have been taken.

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Triple Preview

You can preview images of different angles taken by the triple cameras and select a desired angle to take a photo or record a video.

Before taking a photo, touch and hold a camera view icon to display preview icons of the three angles on the right.

The screen displays the preview image of the selected angle of view.

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After selecting a desired angle, tap Capture or Record to take a

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photo or record a video.

NOTE This feature is available only in the Auto mode and AI Cam.

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AI CAM

You can use the AI Cam feature to automatically recognize the object when taking a photo or recording a video for an optimal quality.

1. Tap

Home > Camera, then tap AI CAM.

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

To apply other effects, tap the scene icon.

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A wide range of categories, such as portrait, animals, food, sunrise,

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sunset, landscape, sky, beach, babies, flowers and text, can be recognized automatically.

NOTES • 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 only available when the front and rear cameras are in the Auto mode.

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AI Composition

While taking portraits, AI engine allows you to automatically edit the position of the subject and find the optimal picture composition. Both the original photo and AI Composition photo are saved.

1. While taking a photo with rear camera, tap AI CAM.

2. When the camera detects the subject, recommended Composition and AI Composition will be applied on the top of the screen.

The subject must be fewer than three people.

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The subject is recognized when the subject is placed on the top of the

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screen.

3. When AI Composition icon appears, tap

Tap the thumbnail with AI Composition from Gallery to view the

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photo.

Photos with Original are the original photos taken by you.

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Photos with AI Composition are AI Composition photos.

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Tap Original and AI Composition to compare them.

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Capture to take a photo.

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

location of the subject while taking photos.

• While taking a photo, related keywords to the subject appear on the screen. Keywords

do not appear on the actual photos.

• This feature is only available on the rear camera.

Cine Video

You can record a movie-like video.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Ta p

3. Tap

MODE > Cine Video.

Record to record a video.

Point Zoom: Record a video by selecting the point zoom feature to

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zoom in/out around a specific area.

Filter: Select an effect to apply to the recording. You can also

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adjust the vignette and strength for each Cine effect. This feature cannot be changed after you have started recording.

NOTES • The Point Zoom feature supports a zoom speed of up to 3x.

• This feature only supports video recordings in standard angle.

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Graphy

You can adjust the white balance, ISO and shutter speed referring to the recommended images.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Tap

MODE > Manual.

Settings and then tap Graphy photos to activate the

feature.

4. Tap

Graphy and select the desired scene from the recommended

images.

5. Tap

Capture to take a photo.

NOTES • This feature is available only in the Manual camera mode.

• You can add more scenes by tapping Add and downloading the Graphy app from

Play Store. You may be charged for data usage, depending on your pricing plan.

Sound quality and effects

DTS:X 3D Surround

You can play a song or video in three-dimensional, immersive and vivid sound. Connect to an earphone, speaker or other external audio devices to use this feature.

Tap

Home > Settings > Sound > Sound quality and effects > DTS:X

3D Surround, then tap

Adjusting the sound direction

You can adjust the sound direction as desired.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Sound > Sound quality and effects >

DTS:X 3D Surround, then tap .

2. Select the desired sound direction.

ON/OFF to activate this feature.

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Floating Bar

Floating Bar overview

You can access frequently used features, including Shortcuts, Screen capture, Music player, and Quick contacts by touching and swiping the

floating bar on the screen.

To enable the floating bar, tap Home > Settings > Extensions >

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Floating Bar and then tap ON/OFF on the top of the screen.

Opening and closing the Floating Bar

To open the floating bar: Tap View all or View all.

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To close the floating bar: Tap Fold or Fold.

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To access the rest of the bar options, swipe left or right on the floating

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bar.

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Moving the floating bar position

You can set the area in which the floating bar can move or be pinned. In the

Floating Bar menu, tap Position, then select from Right and left edges, Right edge, Left edge and Pin current position.

Touch and hold the floating bar and drag it to the desired location of the

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screen edge.

NOTE The floating bar can only be moved within the area between the Status bar and Quick

access bar. The floating bar cannot be moved when the Position option is set to Pin current position.

Disabling the floating bar

You can disable the floating bar by using one of the following methods:

With the floating bar closed, touch and hold View all on the floating

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bar and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.

NOTE • The floating bar cannot be removed when the Position option is set to Pin current

position.

Tap View all on the floating bar, then tap Settings > ON/OFF

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at the top of the screen.

Tap Home > Settings > Extensions > Floating Bar > ON/

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OFF.

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Setting the floating bar

You can select contents to display on the floating bar and change their display order. Tap

Settings > Extensions > Floating Bar.

Shortcuts: Quickly access frequently used apps or features.

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Screen capture: Capture the screen to crop the desired part or to create

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a GIF file.

Music player: Control the music you are listening to.

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Quick contacts: Call or message people set as quick contacts.

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NOTES • A maximum of 5 apps or features can be added to the shortcuts.

• A maximum of 5 contacts can be added to the Quick contacts.

• A GIF can be created up to 15 seconds long.

Settings from the floating bar or tap Home >

Launch Capture+ on the current screen to capture a screenshot.

Launch Extended capture to capture a scrolling screen.

Capture a desired part of a screen.

Save part of the current screen as a GIF file. You can adjust the size of the image you want to capture.

•Tomovetothedesiredlocation,drag

•TostartrecordingaGIF,tap

•TostoprecordingaGIF,tap

Record.

Stop.

GIF panel handle.

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Google Assistant

Google Assistant overview

You can launch or use desired apps with your voice.

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

Launching Google Assistant

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

2. Tap GET STARTED.

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

The device saves your voice data for recognition.

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4. Select whether to use voice recognition unlock feature.

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

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

NOTES • 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.

• To use this feature, tap Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Secure

lock settings > Smart Lock, and then use the screen lock method you set to unlock the

device. Tap Voice Match > Unlock with Voice Match, and tap the currently used unlock method again. Note that Swipe is excluded.

• You need to unlock the device by using the specified method after failing to unlock the

device with voice recognition. See

Setting a Screen Lock

5. Tap Save.

ON/OFF, then enter

for details.

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Launching Google Assistant with your voice

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

2. Say a command or question when “Hi, how can I help?” appears on the screen.

Launching Google Assistant from the Home screen

1. Touch and hold Home on the Home screen.

2. Say a command or question when “Hi, how can I help?” appears on the screen.

NOTE 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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Face Recognition

Face recognition overview

You can unlock the screen by using the saved facial data.

NOTES • This feature may be more vulnerable to security than the other screen locks, such as

Knock Code, 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 batter y 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

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is significantly different due to heavy makeup or beard.

When there are fingerprints or foreign substances on the front of the

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camera lens, or your device cannot detect your face due to an exceedingly bright or dark condition.

Registering facial data

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

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Face

Recognition.

NOTES • To use this feature, the screen lock must be set with a Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, or

Password.

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

instructions. See

2. Raise your device in the front of your eyes.

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

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Setting a Screen Lock

for details.

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

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

4. When the face registration is done, tap OK.

Unlocking the screen with your face

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

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Select screen

lock.

2. Unlock the screen according to the specified method.

3. Tap Allow face recognition > face.

On/Off to unlock the screen with your

Face Recognition options

You can customize Face recognition options.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Face

Recognition.

2. Customize the following settings:

Improve face recognition: You can add facial data in various conditions

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to improve face recognition.

Delete face: You can delete the registered facial data and register it

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again if the face recognition does not work properly.

Allow when screen is off: Allows you to unlock the screen by raising

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the phone in front of your face while the screen is off.

Swipe to unlock after face recognized: After your phone recognizes

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your face, you must swipe the screen to unlock it.

Advanced face recognition: Make it harder to unlock your device by

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photos, images, or videos.

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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.

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To view locked contents in Gallery or QuickMemo+.

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

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your fingerprint.

NOTE 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.

Ensure that the fingerprint sensor is not damaged by a metallic object,

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such as coin or key.

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

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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

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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

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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

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may affect fingerprint registration and recognition.

The device may generate static electricity if the surrounding air is dry. If

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the surrounding air is dry, avoid scanning fingerprints, or touch a metallic

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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.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprints.

NOTES • This feature is available only when the screen lock is set.

- Lock the device with a Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password.

• If the screen lock is not set, enable it by following the on-screen instructions. See

Setting a Screen Lock

2. Locate the fingerprint sensor on the back of the device and gently put your finger on it to register the fingerprint.

NOTES • Gently press the fingerprint sensor so that the sensor can recognize your fingerprint.

• Ensure that your fingertip covers the entire surface of the sensor.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Repeat scanning the fingerprint by moving your finger little by little

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until the fingerprint is registered.

4. When the fingerprint registration is done, tap OK.

Tap ADD MORE to register another fingerprint. If you register only one

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fingerprint and the corresponding finger is not in a good condition, the fingerprint recognition may not work well. As a preventative measure, register multiple fingerprints.

for details.

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Managing fingerprints

You can edit or delete registered fingerprints.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprints.

2. Unlock according to the specified lock method.

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

Delete.

Unlocking the screen with a fingerprint

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

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprints.

2. Unlock according to the specified lock method.

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

Screen lock: Unlock the screen with a fingerprint.

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Content lock: Access locked contents in Gallery and QuickMemo+

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with a fingerprint.

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Always-on display

You can view the date, time or signature when the main screen is turned off.

Swipe the bottom of the Always-on display screen to access features including Camera, Capture+, Wi-Fi, sound settings, Bluetooth Music and more.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Display > Always-on display.

2. Select the image you want to display and tap SAV E.

Tap on the desired image among Digital clock, Analog clock, Dual

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clock, Signature, Calendar, and Image.

Tap Quick tools & music player ON/OFF to swipe over the

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status icons for Quick tools and the music player.

To set the time period not to activate Always-on display feature, tap

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Daily timeout.

To enhance brightness for the Always-on display feature, tap Brighter

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display.

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

save battery power.

• To deactivate Always-on display feature, tap Home > Settings > Display >

Always-on display, and then tap

, Flash,

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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/59-95 °F, 86-106 kPa, 1.5 meters, 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 may be considered ineligible for any free-of-charge repair ser vices provided under the product’s limited warranty.

Avoid excessive dust or moisture as it may cause damages to the LDI or other internally sealed components and therefore may render your product ineligible for repair services provided under the product’s limited warranty. Do not use the product in the following environments.

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

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.

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Do not place the product directly on sand (e.g. beach) or mud.

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

• 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.

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

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Front View

Proximity/ Ambient light sensor

Earpiece

Front cameras

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Volume buttons

Google Assistant button

Headset jack

NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.

• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may

change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.

WARNING! 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 Center.

Power/Lock button

USB/Charger port

1. Proximity/Ambient light sensorSenses proximity toward other objects (such as your head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated during a call or when carried inside a pocket. It also employs an ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.

NOTE Don't block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touch screen.

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2. Volume buttonsPress to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the in-call volume during a call. They can also activate the camera shutter and access shortcuts when enabled in the Settings menu.

3. Google Assistant buttonYour device has Google Assistant built in. Find answers and get things done while on-the-go. To get started, just press the Google Assistant key on the side of the phone. Press and hold the key to quickly talk to your Assistant. Double tap to open Google Lens. See

Google Assistant

4. Headset jackAllows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations or recording your voice using the HD Audio Recorder app. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music.

5. EarpieceLets you hear callers and automated prompts.

6. Front camerasUse to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep the lenses clean for optimal performance.

7. Power/Lock buttonPress to turn off the screen backlight and lock the screen, or turn the screen backlight back on. Press and hold to turn the phone on/off, restart, or activate/deactivate Airplane mode.

8. USB/Charger portAllows you to connect the phone and the USB Type-C cable for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.

for details.

Rear View

Microphone

Rear cameras

(Telephoto, Super Wide-Angle, Standard-Angle)

Fingerprint sensor

Flash

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SIM/microSD card slot

Speaker

NOTE Press and hold the volume down (-) button and Power/Lock button at the same time for a

second to take a screenshot.

WARNING! Don't attempt to remove the back cover.

This device has a non-removable battery. Do not attempt to remove the back cover. Doing so may severely damage the battery and device, which could cause overheating, fire, and injury.

NFC touchpoint

Wireless charging spot

Microphone

1. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for voice-activated functions.

2. Rear cameras (Telephoto, Super Wide-Angle, Standard-Angle)Use to take photos and record videos. Keep the lenses clean for optimal performance.

3. Fingerprint sensorAllows you to record and use fingerprints to secure your phone.

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4. SIM/microSD card slotInsert the SIM card and an optional memor y card (not included) for file storage.

5. SpeakerUse to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips, speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.

NOTE 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.

Good example Bad example

Microphone Do not cover the microphone.

6. FlashBrightens up when taking photos or recording videos in low-light environments.

7. NFC touchpointTap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another NFC compatible device to transfer data between them.

NOTE Don't cover the proximity sensor with a protection film, pouch, or protection case not

authorized by LG as it may cause the device to malfunction.

8. Wireless charging spotThis device is compatible with WPC (Qi) certified wireless charger.

9. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for voice-activated functions.

Help

The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about your phone, including Step-by-step tutorials, Icon glossary, etc.

To access Help, tap

Home > Help.

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Installing the SIM card and memory card

Insert the SIM card from your mobile service provider and the separately purchased memory card into the device.

NOTES • Your phone already has a SIM card installed.

• In order for the water-resistant and dust-resistant features to work effectively, the

1. Insert the ejection pin into the hole in the card tray and then pull out the card tray from the device.

2. Place the SIM card or memor y card on the card tray and then insert the card tray into the device in the direction of the arrow.

card tray must be inserted correctly.

SIM card

Memory card (optional-sold separately)

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NOTES • 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.

• When you insert the SIM card or memory card, place it on the card tray correctly.

• When you insert the card tray back into the device, insert it horizontally in the

direction of arrow as shown in the figure. Make sure that the card placed on the card tray does not move out of its position.

• Insert the SIM card with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.

• Be sure to insert the SIM card into the device by following the instructions in the

user manual.

• If you insert to or remove the card tray from the device, be careful not to let water

or other liquids enter into the card tray. If a wet card tray or card is inserted into the device, your device may get damaged.

• Memory card is an optional item.

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

• 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.

Removing the memory card

Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Storage > Eject.

2. Insert the ejection pin into the hole in the card tray and then pull out the card tray from the device.

3. Remove the memory card from the card tray.

4. Insert the card tray back into the slot.

WARNING! 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.

Charging Your Phone

Before using the device, fully charge the battery.

Charge the device with the USB Type-C cable.

Charging cable terminal

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WARNING!

NOTES

• 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.

• 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.

• A charging adapter that supports fast charging is included with the product.

• The fast charging feature may not work if a fast charging adapter other than the

genuine adapter provided with the product is used.

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1. The USB/Charger Type-C port is located at the bottom of the phone. Insert the cable's plug in the port.

2. Plug the charger adapter into a power outlet to begin charging.

Precautions when using the device

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

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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

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damage the device.

Wireless charging

This product supports wireless charging. Use a WPC (Qi) certified wireless charger (sold separately) to charge the product.

Some coiled wireless chargers may not support wireless charging. Wireless chargers that support EPP (Extended Power Profile) allow high-speed wireless charging.

Charging the battery with a wireless charger

1. Place your device on the center of the wireless charger aligned with the wireless charging antenna on the back of the device.

To check the wireless charging antenna area, see

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2. When the battery is fully charged, remove the device from the charger.

WARNING! When you charge the battery with a wireless charger, do not put magnetic, metallic

NOTES

or conductive materials between the device and the charger. This may disturb charging or the device and the charger may become heated. In this case, the device, charger or SIM/Memory cards may be damaged.

• If the battery temperature exceeds a certain level while charging the device,

charging may be stopped.

• If magnetic, metallic or conductive materials are attached on the back of the

device or a protective case is inserted, the device may not charge properly.

• If you charge the battery with a wireless charger in areas where the network

signal strength is weak, the network performance of your device may be further degraded.

• Charge the device with a WPC (Qi) certified wireless charger (optional, sold

separately). Because the LG limited warranty does not cover the use of third party accessories, contact the third party manufacturer.

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The Basics

Using the battery efficiently

Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions running simultaneously and continuously. Cancel background operations to increase battery life. To minimize battery consumption, follow these tips:

Turn off the Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi network function when not using them.

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Set the screen timeout to as short a time as possible.

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Minimize the screen brightness.

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

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Check the battery usage details and close any downloaded apps.

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning your phone on

Press and hold the Power/Lock button for a couple of seconds until the

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screen turns on.

NOTES • When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration takes place.

Turning your phone off

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Phone options appear.

2. Tap Power off.

3. Tap POWER OFF to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.

Restarting the device

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

1. Press and hold the the same time until the power is turned off.

2. When the LG logo appears and then the device restarts, release the button.

Power control options

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

Power off: Turn the device off.

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Power off and restart: Restart the device.

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Turn on Airplane mode: Block telecommunication-related functions,

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

The first booting for the device may take longer than usual.

• A soft reset may be used to reset the device if the screen freezes, or the buttons,

touch screen, or device are no longer responding. To perform a soft reset of your device, simply press and hold the Volume Down button and Power/Lock button until the device restarts.

Power/Lock button and the Volume Down button at

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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.

Double-tapping

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

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Dragging

Touch and hold an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to a desired 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.

WARNING! Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You might damage the

NOTES

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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Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your phone using simple motions on the screen. It’s comprised of multiple panels (swipe horizontally to switch). You can customize all of your Home screen panels with app shortcuts, icons, widgets, folders, and other features.

Status Bar

Weather widget

Google search

Home screen indicator

Quick Access Area

Back

NOTE The Home screen may vary, depending on the service provider or software version.

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

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Weather widget: View the information of weather and time for a specific

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area.

Google search widget: Perform a Google search by inputting spoken or

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written keywords.

Page icon: Display the total number of Home screen canvases. You can

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

widget

Recent apps Home

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

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they can be accessed from any Home screen canvas.

Home touch buttons

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

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

Modifying the Home touch buttons

You can change buttons displayed on the Home touch buttons Bar, as well as their position and color.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Display > Home touch buttons.

2. Select the modification you want to apply.

Tap Button combination to select Home touch buttons you want to

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add to the bar and their position within the bar. Choose from Notification, Capture+, and QSlide to add.

Under Background color, select a desired color from the options

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provided.

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Lock/hide buttons

While using an app, tap Hide twice to hide Home touch buttons.

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When the Home touch buttons are hidden, swipe upward from the

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bottom of the screen to temporarily display them.

You can also choose to keep the Home touch buttons bar displayed by

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tapping Lock.

To deactivate the Lock/hide buttons feature, tap Home > Settings

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> Display > Home touch buttons > Show lock/hide icon.

Hiding the Home touch buttons

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

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Display > Home touch buttons.

2. Tap Hide Home touch buttons to choose the apps that will hide the buttons by default while you are using the app.

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Status Bar

The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time.

Call icons

In call Missed call

Speakerphone on Microphone muted

Video call

Sound icons

Do not disturb - Priority only Do not disturb - Total silence

Vibrate mode Silent mode

Music playing Music paused

Network icons

3G connected 3G in use

4G LTE connected 4G LTE in use

Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi with no Internet

Signal strength No signal

Roaming Network extender

No SIM card Unknown SIM card

Airplane mode GPS on

App update available App update successful

Downloading Uploading

Download successful Emergency Alert

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Connectivity icons

Syncing Mobile Hotspot on

USB connected USB debugging mode

Bluetooth connected Bluetooth on

Bluetooth headset battery full Bluetooth headset battery low

NFC on Headset connected

Headset with microphone connected

Email and Messaging icons

New Gmail message New message

New voicemail Message not sent

Calendar and Alarm icons

Alarm set Upcoming events

Battery icons

Full battery Fast Charging

Charging battery Wireless charging

Low battery Empty battery

Not Charging

Other icons

More notifications Screenshot saved

Keyboard

Internal storage full

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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

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downwards.

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

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

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function appears.

NOTE 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.

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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 Auto-rotate screen.

Home > Settings > Display and activate

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,

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then drag it to a desired location.

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

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the Home screen, then select Widgets.

To change a wallpaper, theme or AOD, touch and hold on a blank area of

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the Home screen, then select Wallpaper & theme. You can also tap then select desired options under Wallpaper, Theme, and AOD to apply to the device.

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

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the Home screen, then select Home screen settings.

Home

> Settings > Display > Wallpaper & theme,

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To change the app arrangement, touch and hold on a blank area of the

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Home screen, then select Grid.

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

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

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.

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Editing folders

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

To edit the folder name and colour, tap the folder name.

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

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release it.

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

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

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You can also add or remove apps after tapping Add in the folder.

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NOTE The folder color cannot be changed for downloaded themes.

EasyHome screen version

EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone.

Home > Settings > Display > Home screen > Select Home >

Tap EasyHome.

The EasyHome Home screen has three panels.

Home with separate apps list

Home with separate apps list is another version of the Home screen that you can use on your phone. This version places all of your installed and downloaded apps in an Applications screen instead of on your Home screen panels. The access all of your apps and you can just copy shortcuts of the desired apps to your Home screen.

Tap Home > Settings > Display > Home screen > Select Home >

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Home with separate apps list.

Apps icon in the Quick Access Bar allows you to

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Setting Your Lock Screen

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

NOTE A screen lock prevents unnecessary touch input on the device screen and reduces

Setting a Screen Lock

There are several screen lock options available.

1. Tap

2. Tap Select screen lock and then select the desired method.

3. Customize the following settings.

None: Deactivate the screen lock function.

Swipe: Swipe on the screen to unlock the screen.

Knock Code: Tap the screen in a pattern 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.

Fingerprints: Unlock the screen by using your fingerprint.

Allow face recognition: Unlock the screen with your face.

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

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the device.

If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore encrypted

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data and personal information.

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

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security.

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Precautions for the secure start-up feature

If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore encrypted

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data and personal information.

Be sure to keep your screen lock passwords separately.

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If you enter the screen lock passwords incorrectly more than the

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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

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specified times.

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

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

KnockON

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

NOTES • 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 the screen on

Double-tap the middle of the screen.

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

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rate.

Turning the screen off

Double-tap on an empty space on the Home screen and Lock screen.

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

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Disabling the KnockON feature

You can disable the KnockON feature by using the following method:

Home > Settings > Extensions > KnockON then tap ON/

Tap OFF to deactivate this feature.

Knock Code

You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When the screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by tapping the screen in a specified sequence.

NOTES • You can use your Knock Code together with the KnockOn feature.

• Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen.

Creating a Knock Code

1. Tap Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Select screen lock > Knock Code.

2. Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and tap DONE.

3. Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap CONFIRM.

Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code

Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created.

You can also input your Knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is turned off.

It is also possible to enter a Knock Code when the lock screen is turned

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on.

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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.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > Lock screen & security > Encryption &

credentials > Encrypt SD card.

2. Read the on-screen overview of memory card encr yption and then tap CONTINUE to continue.

3. Select an option and tap ENCRYPT NOW.

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

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card after encryption.

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

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card.

Exclude media files: Encrypt all files, except for media files such as

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music, photos and videos.

NOTES • 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 if 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.

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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.

1. Select the desired keyboard input method from the Smart toolbar.

2. Tap

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

Smart tool, or reorganize them.

NOTES • 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.

• You can also use the keyboard input methods by tapping Settings.

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Tap to add emojis.

Tap to add avatar stickers.

Tap to add ani-stickers.

On the keyboard, tap Voice input.

• 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 Settings > 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 let the keyboard float, when you use the Multi-window feature. You can also move the keyboard to the desired location.

Tap to bring the smart tools back.

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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.

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.

NOTE This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard.

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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

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type every letter of the word.

Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout

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

1. Tap

Home > Settings > System > Language & input > On-screen

keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout.

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

NOTES • 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.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > System > Language & input > On-screen

keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > Keyboard height.

2. Adjust the keyboard height.

Selecting a landscape keyboard mode

You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > System > Language & input > On-screen

keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > Keyboard type in landscape.

2. Select a keyboard mode.

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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.

1. Tap

Home > Settings > System > Language & input > On-

screen keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > One-handed operation.

2. Press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to move the keyboard in the desired direction.

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.

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

2. Drag

3. Select either CUT or COPY.

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

/ to specify the area to copy or cut.

Cut or copied text is automatically added to the clipboard.

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NOTE If there is no item that has been copied or cut, the PASTE option will not appear.

The Basics

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.

1. On the Smart tool, tap

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

2. Select and paste an item from the clip tray.

Clip Tray.

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

Lock 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. Tap

Trash to delete the items saved to the clip tray.

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

• Deleted items cannot be restored.

Languages

You can set only one main language for your phone's operating software, but you can set multiple secondary languages and switch as needed. In addition, you can set multiple languages used for the on-screen keyboard.

To change the main language

Tap Home > Settings > System > Language & input > Language

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> ADD LANGUAGE. Tap the language of your choice. Touch and hold the language, then drag it to the top of the language list to make it your phone's main language.

NOTE After adding additional secondary languages, drag any language to the top of the list

To add additional languages for your keyboard

Tap Home > Settings > System > Language & input > On-screen

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keyboard > LG Keyboard > Select languages > checkmark all languages you want to use on the keyboard.

to set it as your main language.

The Basics

Capturing a Screenshot

Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power/Lock button at the same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen.

To view the captured image, tap album.

Home > Gallery > the Screenshots

Using Capture+ to capture a screenshot

On the screen you want to capture, drag the Status Bar downward and tap

Capture+ (in the Quick settings). The image is captured, but not saved

until you tap

Access the app (QuickMemo+ or Gallery) in which you saved the captured image to view it.

NOTE Screenshots saved to the Gallery app are in the Capture+ album.

Done and choose a location to save in.

Content sharing

Playing content from another device

You can play photos, videos or songs saved on your device from a TV.

1. Connect the TV and your device to the same Wi-Fi network.

2. While viewing an item in the Gallery or Music app, tap

on other device.

3. Select the TV you want to connect to.

NOTE Google Play services should be up to date in order to use Chromecast.

Viewing content from nearby devices

You can view content from various devices, such as a computer, NAS or mobile device, by using the Gallery or Music app.

Connecting the devices

Connect both your device and a device that supports DLNA function to the same wireless network.

NOTE Make sure that File sharing (DLNA) is activated on both devices.

Options > Play

The Basics

Searching for nearby devices

You can view a list of DLNA devices on the same network by selecting the Nearby devices menu in each app.

Use content from nearby devices as if you were using it on your device.

Sending or receiving files

You can share files between your device and another LG device, or a tablet or computer.

Sending files

From the Gallery, File Manager or Music app, tap Options > Share or

Share, then select a device on the file sharing list.

If your device does not support the file sharing feature, tap

Settings > Connected devices > File sharing > ON/OFF.

NOTES • Make sure that your device is connected to the same wireless network as the file

transfer target device.

• Make sure that File sharing is activated on both devices.

Home >

SmartShare Beam

Useful App

App Shortcuts

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

NOTE This feature is available only on some apps.

Useful App

Audio recording features

HD Audio Recorder overview

The HD Audio Recorder feature allows you to configure the audio settings manually so that you can record audio based on your environment.

Recording modes

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

Home > Essentials folder > HD Audio Recorder > Menu.

Tap

Normal

You can record audio without extra settings.

Concert

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

Custom

You can manually personalize the settings to record audio.

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.

1. Tap Home > Essentials folder > HD Audio Recorder >

Menu > Custom.

2. Tap

3. Select an audio file to use as background music.

4. Tap

5. Tap

Studio mode.

Record to record voice.

Stop to save the recorded file.

NOTE Background music can only be played through earphones. Make sure to plug in

earphones before using this feature.

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Other useful features for use of 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.

NOTES

• To change additional settings, tap Options > Settings, then customize the file type,

bit depth, sampling rate and other settings.

• You can monitor the sound quality with the connected earpiece while recording audio.

While recording audio in Studio mode, sound monitoring is not supported. You can hear only the background music.

Useful App

Calculator

Using your calculator

1. Tap Home > Essentials folder > Calculator.

2. Tap the number buttons and the function buttons (

necessary. The result automatically appears as soon as sufficient calculation information is entered.

To delete the last input, tap DEL. To clear the display, touch and hold

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DEL.

, , or ) as

Calendar

Viewing Your Calendar and Events

The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events (that you created or that you’ve been invited to), organized by day, week, month, year, or agenda. Tap list.

Home > Calendar, and then tap Menu.

Tap

Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe left or right across the

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screen to display another day.

Week: Display the current week. Swipe left or right across the screen to

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display another week.

Month: Display the current month. Swipe left or right across the screen

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to display another month.

Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe left or right across the

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screen to display another year.

Agenda: Display all events.

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Menu to switch calendar views or access your Tasks

Useful App

Adding an event to your calendar

1. Tap Home > Calendar.

2. Tap

Menu to change the calendar view (Day, Week, Month, Year, or

Agenda), if necessary.

3. Tap the date (or the time in the day calendar view) you want to add an

event to and tap

4. Enter the event name.

5. Tap Location field and enter the location. Check the date and enter the

time you wish your event to start and finish.

6. Enable the All day switch, if applicable.

7. Tap More to enter additional options such as Reminders, Repeat,

Description, Time zone, Show me as, and Privacy, as necessary.

8. Tap SAVE to save the event in the calendar.

New event.

QSlide for the Calendar app

You can view your month calendar in a QSlide window allowing you to easily check dates, obligations, etc. while using other apps at the same time.

1. Tap

Home > Calendar.

2. Tap

Options > QSlide to display the month Calendar in a QSlide

window.

Swipe left and right to scroll through the months.

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Tap a date to view events for that day in your day calendar.

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Useful App

Camera

You can use the Camera app to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone has the integrated triple cameras that let you capture sharp pictures and videos in various angles. It has many state-of-the-art features such as Cine shot, Portrait, Triple shot, AI CAM, and much more. These features will allow you to easily and creatively capture your world.

NOTE Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a soft cloth before taking pictures.

Starting the camera

Tap Home > Camera.

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TIP

NOTES

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.

Tap Home > Camera > Mode, and select the desired mode.

A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo"

ect.

eff

With the backlight off, press the activate the Camera app (when enabled in the Settings app).

• 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 from the Gallery app. See

for details.

overview

Volume Down button twice to immediately

Gallery

Useful App

Auto mode

You can select from a variety of camera modes and options to take your photos and record videos.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. To take a photo, tap

Taking a photo

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

2. Tap

MODE > A Auto.

Capture. To record a video, tap Record.

Film Effect – Apply a film filter effect.

Lens Swap – Switches between the rear-facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens.

Flash – Indicates the current flash mode. Tap it to toggle through the flash modes.

Settings – Displays the settings for the Auto camera mode. See Customizing the camera options.

Shot Mode – Displays available shot modes which set how you want pictures taken.

The selected mode appears in yellow.

Telephoto – Activates the telephoto rear camera.

Standard-Angle – Activates the standard rear camera.

Super Wide-Angle – Activates the wide-angle rear camera.

Gallery – Accesses your Gallery to view your saved

photos and videos. Tap it to display the last photo or video you captured.

Capture – Takes a picture.

Record – Starts recording a video.

Capture to take a photo.

You can also press Volume buttons to take a photo.

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NOTE When the screen is turned off or locked, start the camera by pressing the Power or

Volume Down button t wice. Tap keys and enable the Open Camera switch under POWER and/or VOLUME.

Home > Settings > Extensions > Shortcut

Useful App

Recording a video

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

2. Tap

3. Tap

Record.

To take a photo while recording a video, tap Capture.

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To pause the recording, tap Pause. To resume the recording,

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tap

Record.

Stop to end the video recording.

Customizing the camera options

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

Settings on the camera screen.

Tap

NOTE Available options vary depending on the selected camera (front or back camera) and

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specified period of time.

Super Bright Camera

HDR

Steady recording

Live photo Record the action before and after you take a photo.

the selected camera mode.

: Take a photo or record a video in FullVision.

: 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

Take brighter, sharper photos in low illuminance conditions. (When the Super Bright Camera mode is selected, it automatically turns on and off depending on the surrounding light conditions.)

Obtain photos in vivid colors and get compensated effects even when they are taken against the light. These functions are provided by the High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology equipped in the camera.

Minimizes motion blur while recording a video.

Useful App

Cheese shutter Take photos with voice commands.

Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data.

Grid

Add signature Displays a personalized signature on the photos.

Help Provides help information for each camera menu.

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

Additional options on the front camera

Selfie shot

Save as flipped Save as flipped images after taking selfies.

Gesture view

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

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

Useful App

Various camera modes

Food

You can optimize the quality of your food photos or videos using the color slide bar and white balance.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. To take a photo, tap

MODE > Food.

Capture. To record a video, tap Record.

Drag the color slide bar on the screen to adjust the white balance and

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select the best color.

If the slide bar is not displayed, tap White balance to adjust the

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white balance.

Useful App

Slo-mo

You can create an entertaining video by changing the moving speeds of subjects in your video. This feature allows you to record a video at a faster rate of speed and then play it at the standard speed so that the video appears to be slowed down.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Tap

4. Tap

MODE > Slo-mo.

Record and record a video.

Stop to end the video recording.

Useful App

Panorama

You can create a panoramic photo by moving the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuous shots of a wide view.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Tap

4. Tap

MODE > Panorama.

Capture and then slowly move the camera in one direction.

Move the device by following the direction of the arrow in the

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guideline.

Stop to stop capturing the panoramic.

Useful App

Flash Jump-Cut

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

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Ta p

MODE > Flash Jump-Cut.

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

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

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take.

While taking photos, tap Stop to create a GIF with the photos

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taken.

NOTES • The flash automatically turns on while taking photos.

• The current shot and the total number of shots are displayed at the bottom of the

screen.

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

• The GIF speed or image orders cannot be changed.

Useful App

Time-lapse

You can take a sequence of frames at set intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time, such as cloud movements, celestial motions, traffic, and more.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Tap

4. Tap

MODE > Time-lapse.

Record and record a video.

Stop to end the video recording.

NOTE While recording a Time-lapse, voices are not recorded.

Useful App

360 Panorama

You can create a 360° panorama photo by moving the camera in one direction.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Tap

MODE > 360° Panorama.

Capture and then slowly move the camera in one direction.

Move the device by following the direction of the arrow in the

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guideline.

Tap Stop to stop capturing the 360° panorama.

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A 360 panorama photo is automatically saved in Gallery.

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While viewing the photo, tap 360° Panorama and drag the screen

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in any direction to view a 360 panorama photo from various angles.

Useful App

Cine Video

You can record a movie like video.

See

Cine Video

for details.

Cine shot

You can record a moment and make a video with only a part of the scene in motion.

See

Cine shot

for details.

Portrait

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

Portrait

See

for details.

Triple shot

You can use the Triple shot feature to take pictures with different angles of view and save as a video.

See

Triple shot

for details.

AI CAM

You can use the AI Cam feature to automatically recognize the object when taking a photo or recording a video for an optimal quality.

AI CAM

See

for details.

Google Lens

You can get more information or take desired actions on items around you using Google Lens, like landmarks, posters, restaurant menus, animals, flowers, or barcodes, directly in the Camera app.

See

Google Lens

for details.

Useful App

Manual camera mode

You can create professional level photos using a variety of advanced features. Adjust the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, shutter speed and other options.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Manually adjust the following camera settings, as necessary.

MODE > Manual.

Adjust white balance.

Adjust focus.

Adjust brightness.

4. Ta p Capture to take the photo.

Reset the settings.

Adjust shutter speed.

Adjust ISO speed.

Useful App

Customizing the camera options

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

Settings on the screen.

Tap

: Take a photo or record a video in FullVision.

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

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: Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of

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time.

Graphy photos

Save as RAW

Cheese shutter Takes photos with voice commands.

Tag locations Saves the image with GPS location data.

Guide

Add signature Displays a personalized signature on the photos.

Help Provides help information for each camera menu.

Adjusts the white balance, ISO and shutter speed for the recommended photo. See Graphy for details.

The image is stored as a RAW file format so that you can modify it. The DNG and JPEG files are created while taking a photo, then saved as a non compressed high resolution image.

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

Useful App

Manual video mode

You can record a video by manually customizing various options. Adjust values for the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, shutter speed and more.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

MODE> Manual.

Adjust audio balance.

Adjust white balance.

Adjust focus.

Reset the settings.

Adjust shutter speed.

Adjust ISO speed.

Adjust brightness.

3. Manually adjust the camera settings, as necessary.

4. Tap

Record to record a video.

Customizing the camera options

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

Settings on the screen.

Tap

: Select values for resolution and size for recording videos.

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: Set the timer to automatically record videos after a specified period

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of time.

Frame rate Sets the frames per second value.

Bit rate Sets the image quality for videos.

Hi-Fi Records a video with Hi-Fi quality sound.

Useful App

Save as HDR10

Steady recording

Saves a video in the HDR10 format for high definition and vivid colour.

Minimizes motion blur while recording a video.

Tag locations Saves the image with GPS location data.

Grid

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

Help Provides help information for each camera menu.

Steady recording

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

1. Tap

Home > Camera, then tap MODE > A Auto, or

Manual.

2. Tap

Settings > Steady recording.

NOTE See

Starting the camera

for details.

Hi-Fi video recording

You can record a high quality video with Hi-Fi sound.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Tap

MODE > Manual.

Settings > Hi-Fi.

NOTES • See

Starting the camera

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

for details.

Useful App

Selfie shot

You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. The camera settings allow you to configure the selfie shot settings.

Gesture shot

You can take selfies 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.

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NOTES

• To use this feature, switch to the front camera, then tap Settings > Selfie shot

> Gesture shot.

• Make sure that your palm and fist are completely within the recognition area so

that the camera can detect them.

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

Interval shot

You can take a series of selfies at an interval.

While using the front camera, you can show your palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly.

After a short timer delay, four photos are taken at about two-second

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intervals.

Useful App

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

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

NOTE

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

Auto shot.

Settings > Selfie shot >

Useful App

Gesture view

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

NOTES

• To use this feature, switch to the front camera, then tap Settings > 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 viewing the preview screen, the screen switches to

camera mode.

Save as flipped

Before taking a photo with the front camera, tap Settings > Save as flipped to flip the captured image horizontally.

Burst shot

You can take continuous shots to create an illusion of moving pictures.

With the

Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while Capture is held

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down.

Auto mode selected, touch and hold Capture.

Signature

You can personalize a photo by adding your signature.

1. Tap

Home > Camera.

2. Tap

3. Enter the signature as desired and tap ADD.

Settings > Add signature.

Useful App

Quick share

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

1. Tap

Home > Camera, then take a photo or record a video.

2. 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.

NOTES • 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.

Useful App

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.

Focus peaking

You can adjust the focus on the subject with the Focus peaking feature.

Access Focus peaking by tapping the Manual Focus (MF) button. When Focus peaking is enabled, the subject you focus on appears green. Move the toggle wheel up or down to focus on the desired area, then take the photo.

NOTES • This feature is only available in Manual camera mode and Manual video mode.

• Disable this feature by tapping the Focus button once more.

• This feature is not available using the wide-angle camera.

Useful App

Switching between cameras

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

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

Swap or swipe the screen in any direction

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,

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then use the displayed +/- slide bar.

You can also drag Capture up, down, left, or right (depending on the

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phone's physical orientation). This feature is available only in Auto mode and Manual camera mode.

NOTE The zoom feature is not available when using the front camera.

Useful App

Clock

You use the Clock app to access the Alarm, World clock, Timer, and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen.

Alarm

1. Tap Home > Clock > Alarm > Add.

2. Set an alarm by tapping the hour or minutes and selecting the desired

time on the clock graphic. Tap instead of the clock graphic. Tap AM or PM as necessary.

3. Set Repeat, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Alarm with vibration, Snooze

duration, Alarm note, and Puzzle lock.

4. Tap SAVE .

NOTE To access (and change) the alarm settings from the alarm list screen,

Options then tap Settings.

tap the

World clock

The World clock allows you to set up a list of cities to easily check current times in other time zones with a quick glance.

Home > Clock > World clock.

1. Tap

2. Tap

New City, search through the available cities, then tap the

desired one.

NOTE A network connection is necessary to search for cities.

Timer

The Timer can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed.

Home > Clock > Timer.

1. Tap

2. Set the desired time on the timer.

3. Tap Start to start the timer.

Tap Pause to pause the timer.

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4. Tap Stop to stop the timer.

Keypad to set the time using a keypad

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch allows you to use your device as a stopwatch.

Home > Clock > Stopwatch.

1. Tap

2. Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch.

Tap Lap to record lap times.

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3. Tap Pause to suspend the stopwatch.

To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume.

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To clear all the records and reset the stopwatch, tap Reset.

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Useful App

Contacts

The Contacts app allows you to store names, phone numbers, and other information in your phone’s memory. Entries are listed alphabetically. You can scroll through the list or select the Groups tab.

Use the Contacts app to add, view, and communicate with your friends, acquaintances, and associates.

To open your Contacts app

Tap Home > Contacts.

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NOTE You can also tap the Contacts tab from the Phone app.

If you don't have any contacts in your Google Account or on your SIM card, hints will be displayed to help you start adding contacts to your phone.

Contacts list

When you open the Contacts app, your contacts list is displayed. The alphabet is displayed vertically along the right side of the screen. You can drag along it or tap the desired letter.

In Case of Emergency contacts is displayed above your list of contacts. Add up to 5 emergency entries from your contacts list. These are entries that someone can contact on your behalf in the event of an emergency, whether or not the phone is locked.

To add ICE entries

1. Tap Home > Contacts.

2. Tap In Case of Emergency contacts (at the top of the list).

3. Tap the

4. Checkmark the entry (or entries) to add to your ICE list, then tap ADD.

Add entry.

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