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Important Customer Information 1

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.

2Table of Contents

Important Customer Information...............................................	1
Table of Contents .......................................................................	2
The Basics...................................................................................	5
Phone Overview....................................................................................................	5
Help .......................................................................................................................	8
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................	9
Removing the Battery and SIM Card................................................................	12
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card..........................................................	14
Charging Your Phone..........................................................................................	16
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................	18
Turning Your Phone On and Off.......................................................................	20
Anti-Theft Guide ................................................................................................	22
Touch Screen......................................................................................................	22
Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................	24
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch .............................................................	32
Capturing a Screenshot.....................................................................................	36
Second screen....................................................................................................	37
Phone’s Status Icons ..........................................................................................	41
Managing Notiﬁcations .....................................................................................	43
Setting Your Lock Screen ..................................................................................	45
Fingerprints and Security..................................................................................	49
Multi-Tasking ......................................................................................................	52
Connecting to Networks and Devices ...................................	53
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................	53
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................................	53
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................	54
Content Sharing.................................................................................................	55
Calls ..........................................................................................	57
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................	57
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................	60
Working with the Recent Tab ............................................................................	62
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................	64
Options During a Call ........................................................................................	65
Managing Multiple Calls....................................................................................	65
Listening to Your Voice Mail..............................................................................	67

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Communication .......................................................................	68
Contacts..............................................................................................................	68
Messaging...........................................................................................................	73
Email....................................................................................................................	77
Voice Mail............................................................................................................	80
Entertainment...........................................................................	81
Camera.................................................................................................................	81
Gallery ...............................................................................................................	105
Music .................................................................................................................	109
Tools..........................................................................................	112
HD Audio Recorder...........................................................................................	112
Calculator...........................................................................................................	114
Calendar.............................................................................................................	114
Clock....................................................................................................................	117
File Manager......................................................................................................	119
QuickMemo+ .....................................................................................................	121
QuickRemote....................................................................................................	124
QSlide................................................................................................................	126
Google Apps.....................................................................................................	128
Settings ...................................................................................	130
WIRELESS NETWORKS.................................................................................	130
DEVICE...............................................................................................................	137
PERSONAL ......................................................................................................	143
SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................	148
Accessibility .........................................................................................................	149
Safety.......................................................................................	153
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions.........................	155
Consumer Information on SAR......................................................................	159
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices..	161
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ...........................................................	163
TIA Safety Information....................................................................................	165
Safety Information ...........................................................................................	168
FDA Consumer Update ....................................................................................	172

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Specifications .........................................................................	185
FAQ ..........................................................................................	186
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT....................................	192
Index........................................................................................	199

The Basics 5

Phone Overview

Front View

Proximity/Ambient

Earpiece

light sensor

Second screen

Front camera

Back button					Recent apps button
Back button					Recent apps button
					Home button
					Home button

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

tInstructions 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.

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.

2.Front camera Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance.

3.Back button Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.

4.Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.

5.Second screen Displays recently used app icons, notifications, Quick contacts, useful information, and more.

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6.Recent apps button Displays recently used applications and your open website tabs. If you touch and hold this button while viewing an app, it activates the Multi-Window feature.

NOTE The Multi-Window feature cannot be activated from the Home screen, the Recent apps screen, the Google app, or the Camera app.

7.Home button Returns to the Home screen from any screen. If you touch and hold this button, it opens the Google app.

Rear View

Back cameras

Laser detection auto-focus

Flash

NFC touchpoint

Power/Lock button,

Volume

Fingerprint ID

scanner

Back cover release button

8.Back cameras Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance.

9.Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when you turn on the flash. When activated in the Accessibility settings, it will also flash to alert you (e.g., incoming calls and messages, alarms, etc).

10.Power/Lock button, Fingerprint ID scanner 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 it, and activate/ deactivate Airplane mode. It also allows you to record and use fingerprint IDs to secure your phone.

11.Back cover release button Press to release to the back cover from the phone.

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12.Laser detection auto-focus Detects the distance between the rear camera lens and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long distances.

NOTE Don't cover the sensors for Proximity and Laser detection auto-focus with a protection film, pouch, or protection case not authorized by LG as they may cause the device to malfunction.

13.NFC touchpoint Tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another NFC compatible device in this location to transfer data between them.

14.Volume 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.

Top and Bottom Views

										Microphone
Headset jack										Infrared (IR) LED
										Infrared (IR) LED
										USB/Charger port
										Speaker
										Speaker

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

16.Infrared (IR) LED Use to program and operate the QuickRemote feature.

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

18.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.

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

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Help

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

To access Help, tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap

Help .

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Setting Up Your Phone

Your phone already has a SIM card installed.

Step 1. Remove the Back Cover

With the phone facing down, press the Back cover release button to release the back cover and then gently lift the cover.

Back cover release button

Step 2. Insert the Battery

Insert the battery, making sure the gold contacts line up. Press down gently to secure it.

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Step 3. Replace the Back Cover

1.Line up the bottom edge of the back cover with the bottom of the phone. Then press gently along the bottom edge to start securing the cover.

2.Starting at the bottom edge, press gently up the sides of the cover to fully secure it.

NOTE Using excessive force may damage the hooks along the inside edges of the back cover. Instead, when pinching the cover in place, apply slight pressure upward (toward the top of the phone) to engage the securing hooks.

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Step 4. Charge the Phone

Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.

Be sure to use the USB Type-C cable and charger adapter that came with your phone. See ChargingYour Phone on pages 16 and 17 for more information.

WARNING! Only use approved chargers with your device. Incompatible chargers or tampering with the charging port could damage your device and void the warranty.

Precautions when using the device

When replacing the battery, take extra care to ensure that no foreign substance or water enters the device.

Ensure that the inside of the device does not get damaged by contact with either a metallic object or water.

Do not use force to separate the back cover from the device. Press the back cover release button to release the cover from the device.

Make sure to use the USB Type-C cable provided as a basic accessory.

Failure to follow the instructions in this guide may damage the device.

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Removing the Battery and SIM Card

Removing the battery

1.Turn the phone off, then with the phone facing down, press the back cover release button to release the cover and then lift the back cover up gently.

Back cover release button

2.Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the battery out.

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Removing the SIM card

The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your SIM card, refer to the following instructions.

1.Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).

2.Locate the slot for the SIM card (the lower of the two slots at the upper-right corner of the battery compartment) and gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Inserting a microSD card

1.Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions) and locate the dual slot at the upper-right corner of the battery compartment. (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening.)

2.Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the slot, then carefully slide it into the upper slot until it's secured in place.

NOTE	The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful
	when inserting, removing, or handling it.

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To remove the microSD card

1.	Unmount the microSD card.
	Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings
	> Storage > the Eject icon .
2.	Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot (as
	demonstrated in the previous instructions).
3.	Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.

To unmount the microSD card

It’s important to unmount the microSD card prior to removing it from the phone to avoid damage to it or the data saved on the card.

1.Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings .

2.Tap Storage.

3.Tap the Eject icon .

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Charging Your Phone

Your phone comes with a USB Type-C cable and a charger adapter. You can connect them together and charge from a power outlet, or you can use the USB Type-C cable alone to charge from your computer. Correctly orient the plugs before insertion to avoid damaging your cable, adapter, and/or ports.

NOTE	Please only use an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper
	handling of the USB/Charger Type-C port, as well as the use of an incompatible
	charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

1.Correctly orient the USB Type-C cable with the charger adapter and connect them. As shown below, both the 3 dots on the USB Type-C cable and the LG logo on the adapter will face toward you.

USB Type-C Cable

Charger Adapter

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

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

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Charging with the USB Type-C Cable

USB Type-C Cable

You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with the USB Type-C cable alone, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on your PC first. Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the USB/Charger Type-C port on your phone (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB Type-C port on your PC. It’s best to use the rear USB Type-C port when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.

NOTE	You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer.

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Optimizing Battery Life

You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that run in the background. You can also monitor how apps and system resources consume battery power.

Tips to extend the life of your battery

Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

Turn off radio communications (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS, etc.) that you're not actively using. (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an app that makes use of it.)

Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps if you don’t need it.

NOTE	Allowing other devices to use your device's hotspot connection will drain your
	battery more quickly.

To check the battery charge level

Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >

Battery.

The battery level (as a percentage of fully charged) and the battery status (Charging) is displayed at the top of the screen.

Enable the Battery percentage on Status Bar switch to display the percentage of remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the battery icon.

Tap Battery saver to view and/or modify your Battery saver settings.

To monitor and control what uses the battery

The Battery usage screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your battery power.

Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >

Battery > Battery usage.

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Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >

About phone > Battery > Battery usage.

The top of the Battery usage screen displays a usage graph and below it, battery usage times. It lists all of the apps or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.

Tap an app or service in the Battery usage screen to see details about its power consumption. Different apps or services offer different kinds of information, and they may even include options to modify the settings so you can reduce power consumption by that app (or stop running the app).

Battery saver

Battery saver changes certain settings to conserve battery power until you can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver On, it will automatically activate when the battery charge level drops to the level you set. If Battery saver is off, you’ll be prompted to turn on Battery saver when the battery reaches low levels.

Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >

Battery > Battery saver.

From the Battery saver screen, tap Turn Battery saver on, then select to activate Battery saver immediately, or when the charge drops to 5% or 15%. If you turn off Battery saver, when the battery charge becomes low, a notification prompts you to turn it on.

After you modify the Battery saver settings to your preferences, tap the Battery saver switch to toggle it On (blue) or Off (gray).

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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 screen turns on.

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.

Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature

The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off.

Quickly double-tap the center of the dark screen to turn on the backlight and display the Lock screen.

Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.

NOTE	The backlight will not turn on if the proximity sensor is covered.

Turning the screen on using the Knock Code feature

If your Lock screen unlock sequence is set to a Knock Code, tap your Knock Code on the darkened screen to automatically turn on the backlight and unlock the screen at the same time.

NOTE	Use a fingertip instead of a fingernail to tap your Knock Code on the screen.

Setting up the Knock Code feature

1.Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >

Lock screen.

2.Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code.

3.Tap the squares in a pattern (from 6 to 10 taps) to set your Knock Code, tap DONE, enter it again, then tap CONFIRM.

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To unlock the phone

If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will turn off to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone’s default Lock screen:

NOTE	The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For
	more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement
	(such as a Knock Code, pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprint) that will need to be
	entered to unlock it.

1. Turn the screen on.

Press the Power/Lock button .

Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON).

2. From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it.

To use a shortcut, swipe upward across the shortcut icon (at the bottom of the screen). The screen will unlock and launch the app.

NOTE	You can set the shortcut apps you want in the Lock screen settings.

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Anti-Theft Guide

You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it’s been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google Account or screen lock information can use the device.

All you need to make sure your device is protected is:

Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a screen lock set, the device can’t be erased using the Settings menu unless your screen is unlocked.

Add your Google Account on your device: If your device is wiped but you have your Google Account on it, the device can’t finish the setup process until your Google Account information is entered again.

After your device is protected, you’ll need to either unlock your screen or enter your Google Account and password if you need to do a factory reset. This ensures that you or someone you trust is doing the reset.

NOTE	Do not forget your Google Account and password you had added to your device
	prior to performing a factory reset. If you can't provide the account information
	during the setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all after performing
	the factory reset.

Touch Screen

Your touch screen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android™ phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use available apps, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone.

Touch or tap A single finger touch selects items. For example, tap an icon (e.g., an app, widget, or folder), tap words (e.g., menu selection or to answer an on-screen question), or touch letters and numbers to type.

NOTE	Don't press too hard on the screen. It's sensitive enough to detect a light, firm tap.

Touch and hold Touch an item on the screen and don't lift your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a context menu for a contact, touch and hold the contact entry until the menu pops up.

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Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. For example, you can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.

Swipe, slide, or flick Move your finger quickly across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can browse through the Home screens by swiping left and right, slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or remove an app from the Recent apps screen by flicking its graphic off the screen.

Double-tap Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom, highlight text, or turn the screen on/off. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a web page to zoom that section to fit the width of the screen and control the zoom in Maps and in other apps. Double-tap a word to highlight it. Double-tap can also activate the KnockON feature to turn the screen on or off.

NOTE	Certain Accessibility features (such as Touch zoom) use a triple-tap gesture to zoom
	or activate functions. A triple-tap will also activate a new event in the Calendar app.

Multi-touch Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch motion (to zoom out) or spread motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map, photos, the rear camera lens, and in lists (e.g., Contacts, Groups, and the Messaging list). Spread apart to make screen information larger (easier to see and read), or pinch together to view more area and information. The pinch gesture also affects the Home screen. Spread apart on the Home screen to hide all of your Home screen items, then pinch in to redisplay them.

Rotate the screen From many apps and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the phone’s physical orientation by rotating the screen. You can deactivate this function in the Display settings menu.

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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

Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.

App Icon

Tap an icon (app, widget, folder, etc.) to open and use it.

Quick Access Bar

Icons that provide easy, one-touch access to the functions used most often.

Second Screen

Swipe horizontally to view its available items and tap an item to open and use it.

Google Search Widget

Tap to open the Google app.

Home touch buttons

Displayed on all screens, these buttons allow you to easily navigate within the device software.

Quick Access Bar icons

The Quick Access Bar is located on your Home screen panels to allow quick and easy access to the apps you use most often.

Modifying the Quick Access Bar icons

Rearrange: Touch and hold the icon to move, then drag it to another position in the Quick Access Bar or on a Home screen panel.

Add: Touch and hold the icon (on any of your Home screen panels), then drag it onto the Quick Access Bar. The Quick Access Bar can accommodate up to 7 icons. Drag an icon on top of an icon in the Quick Access Bar to create a folder with multiple apps in it.

Remove: Touch and hold the icon to remove from the bar, then drag it to another location on your Home screen.

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Home touch buttons

The Home touch buttons are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the screens to provide easy navigation within the device software.

Back button: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen items such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc.

Home button: Tap to immediately return to the Home screen. Touch and hold it to access the Google shortcut.

Recent apps button: Tap to display the apps you've recently used (and your open websites). If you touch and hold this button while viewing an app, it launches the Multi-Window feature.

TIP	Swipe horizontally across the Home touch buttons to switch to Mini view (for
	one-handed operation).

Modifying the Home touch buttons

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

1.Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >

Display > Home touch buttons.

2.Select the modification you want to apply.

Tap Button combination to select which Home touch buttons you want in the bar and their location within the bar. Choose from the

Back button, the Home button, the Recent apps button, the Notification button, the Capture+ button, and the QSlide button.

Tap Background color to set the button color to white or black.

Tap Hide Home touch buttons to hide the Home touch buttons on the apps you select. To access the Home Touch Button Bar from those apps, swipe upward from the bottom of the screen to temporarily redisplay them.

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To return to the Home screen

Tap the Home button at any time, from any app.

To view other Home screen panels

Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen's sliding panels. You can add additional panels to allow more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.

Home Screen Panel Indicator

The white dot (above the Quick Access Bar) indicates the current Home screen panel.

Tap any of the Home screen panel indicator dots (above the Quick Access Bar) to immediately jump to that panel.

Hiding items on the Home screen

Place two fingers on the screen, then spread them apart to hide the items on your Home screen so that only your wallpaper, the Second screen, the Status Bar, the Home screen indicator dots, and the Home touch buttons Bar are displayed. To redisplay your Home screen with all of its icons and widgets, pinch in on the screen or tap the Back button .

NOTE	The device automatically reverts to the full screen view after screen timeout.

Moving apps to other Home screen panels

Touch and hold the app icon, then drag it to the left or right edge of the screen to advance to the other panels before lifting your finger.

TIP	To create a new panel, drag the icon to the right edge of the last panel on the right.

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Using Dual View

Slide the screen right or left to view different Home screen panels.

Dual View Icons

Dual view allows you to easily customize your Home screen. Touch and hold an empty spot on a Home screen panel to view your Home screen on top and the Dual view icons (Widgets,Theme, Wallpapers, Grid, and Home screen settings) on the bottom. Flick sideways to scroll through the Home screen panels to display the panel you want. Tap the Dual view icon you want to use. From Grid or Home screen settings, tap the change(s) you want to make. From Wallpapers, select from the available choices and complete your selection as necessary. From Widgets, scroll horizontally through the choices. Touch and hold the one you want (tap the widget's category first, if necessary), then drag it onto the Home screen panel you want and complete your selection as necessary.

TIP	If you drag the widget to the right edge of the screen, it creates a new Home
	screen panel.
NOTE	The Quick Access Bar isn't displayed while in Dual view.

To return to the full screen view, tap the Back button or tap one of the Home screen panels.

NOTE	The device automatically reverts to full screen view after screen timeout.

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Using Mini view

The Mini view feature allows you to shrink the Home screen into a mini window to make your device easier to use with just one hand.

Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings > Display > Mini view > enable its switch to activate it.

Swipe across the Home touch buttons to activate the Mini view window.

Drag the mini window's title bar to move it on the screen.

Drag the upper-right corner of the window to resize it proportionally.

Tap the Close icon on the Mini view window to close it and return to full screen.

NOTE	The Second screen remains active at the top of the device when Mini view is
	activated.

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