LG LG-X230F, User Manual

Page 1: ...MFL00000000 1 0 www lg com ENGLISH USER GUIDE LG X230F ...

Page 2: ...ider Modifying the device s operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss Such actions will violate your LG licence agreement and void your warranty Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the area service provider software version or OS version and are subject to change without prior n...

Page 3: ...user guide Instructional notices WARNING Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties CAUTION Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the device NOTE Notices or additional information ...

Page 4: ...Parts overview 28 Turning on or off the power 29 Installing the SIM card and battery 32 Inserting the memory card 33 Removing the memory card 33 Charging the battery 34 Using the battery efficiently 35 Touch screen 38 Home screen 45 Screen lock 48 Device encryption 49 Memory card encryption 50 Taking screenshots 51 Entering text 5 For Your Safety 12 Safety instructions ...

Page 5: ... 72 Music 73 E mail 74 Contacts 76 Calendar 77 File Manager 77 Weather 78 FM Radio 78 Tasks 78 Evernote 78 Cell Broadcast 79 LG Backup 80 RemoteCall Service 80 SmartWorld 81 Google apps 04 Phone Settings 84 Settings 84 Networks 94 Sound notification 95 Display 96 General 05 Appendix 105 LG Language Settings 105 LG Bridge 106 Phone software update 108 FAQ 111 Anti Theft Guide 112 More information ...

Page 6: ...e it to temperatures below 0 C or above 40 C such as outdoor during snowstorm or in your car in hot days Exposure to cold or heat will result in malfunction damage or permanent failure Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices The RF emissions from mobile phones may affect nearby electronic equipment that not adequately shielded You should consult manufacturers of any personal...

Page 7: ... phone such as rubber plugs earpiece parts that connect to the phone etc This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation Disconnect the plug and charger from the outlet when the phone shows that the battery has been fully charged because it may cause electric shock or fire hazard When in the car do not leave your phone or install a hands free kit near the airbag If wireless equipment is improperly in...

Page 8: ...charging the phone which can cause a short circuit electric shock or fire Use only batteries and chargers provided by LG The warranty does not apply to products provided by other providers Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with...

Page 9: ...ration keeping a distance of 1 5 cm 0 59 inch between the user s body and the back of the phone To comply with RF exposure requirements of the FCC standards a minimum distance of 1 5 cm 0 59 inch between the user s body and the back of the phone is required Belt clips holsters and similar accessories containing metallic components from others manufacturers should not be used Accessories worn close...

Page 10: ...rt circuit Do not expose to high temperatures over 60 C 140 F Do not incinerate Battery Disposal Please dispose of your battery properly or bring it to your wireless provider for recycling Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials Adapter Precautions Charger Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty The adapter or battery c...

Page 11: ...egulations Battery usage by children should be supervised Avoid dropping the phone or battery If the phone or battery is dropped especially on a hard surface and the user suspects damage take it to a service center for inspection Improper battery use may result in a fire explosion or other hazard For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source the host device s user manual shal...

Page 12: ...energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to corr...

Page 13: ...ommunications Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U S and international standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over...

Page 14: ...vel than otherwise would be need Driving Check the laws and regulations related to the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive Always obey these regulations Also if using your phone while driving make sure to Pay full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility Use hands free operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if dri...

Page 15: ...ear opposite to the pacemaker to minimize the potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch off your phone immediately Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference we recommend that you contact your service provider Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devi...

Page 16: ...or in areas with signs that read Turn off two way radios Obey all signs and instructions Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn off the phone when in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire that could result in personal injury or death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often clearly mar...

Page 17: ...your wireless provider for recycling The battery doesn t need to be fully discharged before recharging Only use LG approved chargers that are specifically made for your phone model since they are designed to maximize the battery life Do not disassemble or short circuit it Keep the metal contacts on the battery clean Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance The battery ...

Page 18: ...nals may damage the battery and cause an explosion General Notice Using a damaged battery or inserting it into the mouth can cause serious injuries Do not place the phone in proximity to items containing magnetic components such as credit cards calling cards bank books or subway tickets The phone magnetism may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip Talking on the phone for a long period of t...

Page 19: ...in public places you may set the ringer on vibrate to avoid disturbing others Do not switch the phone on off while it is in your ear Repairs under warranty at LG s discretion may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced Ambient temperatures Use your phone in temperatures between 0ºC and ...

Page 20: ...Custom designed Features 01 ...

Page 21: ... Quick Share icon that appears after taking a picture or recording a video and select an app to share it Alternatively tap and hold the Preview icon that appears after taking a picture or recording a video and drag it to the Quick Share icon The app displayed by the Quick Share icon may vary depending on the type and frequency of access of the apps installed on the device ...

Page 22: ... Redo the last action you undid Enter a note by using the keypad Write notes by hand Erase handwritten notes Zoom in or out rotate or erase the parts of a handwritten note Access additional options including sharing and locking notes changing the note pad style and inserting content 3 Tap Done to save the current note Writing notes on a photo 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 Tap to take a photo then tap OK The p...

Page 23: ...ickMemo or Gallery To save notes in the same location all the time select the Use as default app checkbox and select an app Managing folders You can view notes grouped by the type of the notes 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 At the top of the screen tap and select a menu item All memos View all notes saved in QuickMemo My memos View notes created by QuickMemo Photo memos View notes created by Capture View notes...

Page 24: ...Priority only is turned on alarms still sound Total silence Disable both the sound and vibration Ringtone ID You can set the device so that it plays an automatically composed ringtone for each incoming call from the selected contacts This function is useful because you can know who are calling you by only hearing the ringtone 1 Tap Settings Sound notification Ringtone ID and then drag to activate ...

Page 25: ...Basic Functions 02 ...

Page 26: ...sories Using accessories made by other manufacturers may affect your device s call performance or cause malfunctions This may not be covered by LG s repair service If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional basic items contact the LG Customer Service Centre To purchase optional items contact the LG Customer Service Centre ...

Page 27: ...Basic Functions 26 Parts overview Volume Keys Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front Camera Lens Power Lock Key Charger USB Port Headset Jack Rear Camera Lens Speaker NFC antenna Microphone ...

Page 28: ...creen is locked or turned off Press the Volume Up key twice to launch Capture Power Lock Key Briefly press the key when you want to turn the screen on or off Press and hold the key when you want to select a power control option Some functions may be restricted for access depending on the device specifications An NFC antenna is built into the back of the device Do not damage the NFC antenna Do not ...

Page 29: ...me for the smart phone may be longer than usual Turning off the power Press and hold the Power Lock Key then select Power off Power control options Tap and hold the Power Lock Key then select an option Power off Turn off the device Power off and restart Restart the device Turn on Airplane mode Block telecommunication related functions including making phone calls messaging and browsing the Interne...

Page 30: ...a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a LG Service Centre to remove the memory card Only the Nano SIM cards work with the device 1 To remove the back cover hold the device firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure ...

Page 31: ...Basic Functions 30 2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown in the figure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward 3 Insert the battery ...

Page 32: ...Basic Functions 31 4 To replace the cover onto the device align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place ...

Page 33: ...ome 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 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover Memory card is an optional item Frequent writing and erasing data may shorten the lifespan of memory cards ...

Page 34: ... 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 the battery Before using the device fully charge the battery Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger insert the other end of the cable into the cable port and then plug the ch...

Page 35: ...other 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 charging the battery in the common way Do not charge the battery by using a USB hub that is unable to maintain the rated voltage Charging may fail or unintentionally stop Using the battery efficiently Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps a...

Page 36: ...o control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option Tapping and holding Tap and hold for several seconds to run a hidden function Double tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a photo or map ...

Page 37: ...pe it to another location You can use this gesture to move an item Flicking Gently tap and hold on the screen then flick left or right to quickly move to another panel Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map To zoom in spread your fingers apart ...

Page 38: ...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 option you want 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...

Page 39: ...nce To search for an app use Google search Home screen layout You can view all apps and organise widgets and folders on the Home screen Status bar Folder Home touch buttons Widget Page icon Quick access area The Home screen may vary depending on the service provider or software version Status bar View status icons the time and the battery level Widget Add widgets to the Home screen to quickly acce...

Page 40: ...go to the Home screen To launch Google tap and hold View a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list Use the Clear all option to delete all recently used apps In some apps tapping and holding the button will access additional options Editing Home touch buttons You can rearrange Home touch buttons or add frequently used functions to Home touch buttons Tap Settings Display Home touch bu...

Page 41: ... transmitted over the network Alarm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Battery level Flight mode is on Missed calls Wi Fi is on Mute mode is on GPS is on Hotspot is on No SIM card Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all depending on the device s status Refer to the icons according to the actual environment in which you are using th...

Page 42: ...t the function icon you want If you tap and hold the icon the settings screen for the corresponding function appears View quick access icons View notifications Access the Settings app Adjust the brightness Delete notifications Notification panel settings You can select items to display on the notification panel Tap on the notification panel To rearrange quick access icons tap and hold an icon then...

Page 43: ...the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold on an empty space then start the desired function To rearrange the Home screen canvases tap and hold on a canvas then drag it to another location To add widgets to the Home screen tap Widgets and drag a widget to the Home screen To change Home screen settings tap Home screen settings and customise options See Home screen settings for details To view ...

Page 44: ...the original screen which displays apps and widgets pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it to another location To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom To remove an icon from the quick access area drag the icon to the ...

Page 45: ... the folder If the removed app is the only one app that existed in the folder the folder is removed automatically Home screen settings You can customise Home screen settings 1 Tap Settings Display Home screen 2 Customise settings Select Home Select a Home screen mode Wallpaper Change the Home screen background theme Screen swipe effect Select an effect to apply when the Home screen canvas switches...

Page 46: ...educes battery consumption We recommend that you activate the screen lock while not using the device Configuring screen lock settings There are several options available for configuring the screen lock settings 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock and then select the method you prefer 2 Customise lock settings None Deactivate the screen lock function Swipe Slide on the screen to u...

Page 47: ...2 Customise settings Select screen lock Select a screen lock method Smart Lock Select trusted items so that if one of them occurs the device is automatically unlocked Wallpaper Change the lock screen background image Shortcuts Add an app shortcut and directly access the app from the lock screen by dragging the app outside the large circle This option appears if the screen lock method is set to Swi...

Page 48: ...e tap the middle of the screen Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the recognition rate Turning off the screen Double tap on an empty space on the Home screen Alternatively double tap an empty space on the status bar 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 spec...

Page 49: ...een by inputting the Knock Code you have created 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 on Device encryption Encrypting your device By default data on the device have been encrypted to protect the data after boot It is also possible to display a user confirmation prompt when the power is turne...

Page 50: ...takes place when the device boots for the first time after factory data reset 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 Settings General Security Encrypt SD card 2 Read the on screen overview of memory card encryption and then tap CONTINUE to continue 3 Select an option and tap...

Page 51: ...e device initialise 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 Taking screenshots You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing Via a shortcut Press and hold the Power Lock Key and the Volume Down key at the same time for at least two secon...

Page 52: ...etween the screen and a conventional keyboard This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing Moving the cursor With Smart keyboard you can move the cursor to the exact position you want When typing text tap and hold on the space bar and then drag left or right until the cursor moves to the position you want in the text This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard ...

Page 53: ...f keyboard upwards The selected word is automatically entered You do not need to manually 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 Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout Alternatively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Q...

Page 54: ...me languages Customising the keyboard height You can customise the keyboard height to maximise hand comfort when typing 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height Alternatively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height 2 Adjust the keyboard height ...

Page 55: ... the keyboard You can change the input language and the keyboard type for each language 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages 2 Select a language and customise the keyboard type 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 Tap and hold around the text you want t...

Page 56: ...ext input window then select CLIP TRAY 2 Select and paste an item from the clipboard A maximum of 10 items can be saved to the clipboard Tap 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 to delete the items saved to the clipboard The clipboard may not be supported by some ...

Page 57: ...Useful Apps 03 ...

Page 58: ...rea or service provider Uninstalling apps Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users Uninstalling with the tap and hold gesture On the Home screen tap and hold the app to uninstall then drag it over Uninstall at the top of the screen If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours from now you can reinstall them See Recently uninstalled apps for detail...

Page 59: ...you must download them again from the app store This feature is activated on the default Home screen only If you uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher they are immediately and permanently removed from the device Phone Voice call Make a phone call by using one of the available methods such as manually entering a phone number or making a call from the contact list or the l...

Page 60: ...imply by pressing the Power Lock key tap Settings Networks Call Answer and end calls then turn on End calls with the Power key Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call screen To send a rejection message drag to the outside of the circle To add or edit a rejection message tap Settings Networks Call Decline and reject calls Decline with messa...

Page 61: ... to a Bluetooth device that is paired and connected Access many call options Available settings items may vary depending on the area or service provider Making a three way calling You can make a call to another contact during a call 1 During a call tap Add call 2 Enter a phone number and tap The two calls are displayed on the screen at the same time and the first call is put on hold 3 To switch to...

Page 62: ...ntact To make a call to the selected contact tap To delete call records tap Delete The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge Consult with your service provider for more information Configuring call options You can configure various call options 1 Tap Dial or Call logs 2 Tap Call settings and then configure the options to suit your preferences ...

Page 63: ...vice provider for more information 1 Tap 2 Tap 3 Specify a recipient and create a message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap Send to send the message Reading a message You can view exchanged messages organised by contact 1 Tap 2 Select a contact from the message list Configuring messaging settings You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences 1 Tap 2 Tap Setti...

Page 64: ... you may get blurry photos If the battery level is lower than 5 charge the battery before using the camera Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual device Photos and videos can be viewed or edited from Gallery See Gallery overview for details Select a camera mode Start the Gallery Record videos Take photos Back to the previous screen Change camera options Switch between ...

Page 65: ...tch between the front and rear cameras Use the front camera to take selfies See Taking selfies for details Taking a photo 1 Select a shooting mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap to take a photo Alternatively press a volume key When the screen is turned off or locked start the camera by pressing the Volume Down key twice To activate this function tap Settings General and turn on S...

Page 66: ... mode Select an aspect ratio for photos or quality for videos Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time Take photos with voice commands Available choices Cheese Smile Whisky Kimchi LG Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines Set the locations where you want to save photos and videos These...

Page 67: ...fies are taken See Customising camera options for details Taking auto selfies 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 When the front camera detects your face the frame turns white Then if you stop moving the frame turns blue and the f...

Page 68: ...t file Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Some files may not be opened due to encoding Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error Viewing photos Back to the previous screen Add or delete favourites Access additional options Delete images Share images Start the camera Edit images Editing photos 1 While viewing a photo tap 2 Use a variety of effects a...

Page 69: ...ideo screen up or down To adjust the screen brightness drag the left side of the video screen up or down Deleting files You can delete files by using one of the following options Tap and hold a file from the file list then tap Delete Tap from the file list then select files Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options While viewing a photo or video tap to share the file ...

Page 70: ... calculation history tap Calculation history Downloads You can view delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or apps Tap Tools Downloads Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time 1 Tap Clock Alarm 2 Tap to add a new alarm 3 Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE If you select a previously set alarm you can edit the alarm To delete an alarm tap at the top of the...

Page 71: ...r 2 Set the time and tap Start To suspend the timer tap Stop To resume the timer tap Resume To reset the timer settings tap Reset 3 Tap Stop to stop the timer alarm Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time 1 Tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch To record a lap time tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to suspend the stopwatch To resume the stopwatch tap Resume To delete all the ...

Page 72: ...ed back or shared 1 Tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap To pause recording tap 3 Tap to end recording The file is saved automatically and the pre listen screen appears 4 Tap to play the recorded voice To save the location details of recording tap Location If you tap recorded voice files appear You can play a recorded voice file from the list ...

Page 73: ...tch to the playlist Access additional options Search for music files Select a repeat mode Open the music library Pause or play Tap to play the next file Tap and hold to fast forward Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error Music files may be protected by international copyright owners or copyright laws You may ha...

Page 74: ...er your email account 1 Tap E mail 2 Select an email service provider 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap NEXT to register your account To manually register an email account or to register email accounts not found in the list tap MANUAL SETUP Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings tap Settings To add an account tap Add account To delete an account tap ...

Page 75: ...l 1 Tap 2 Enter the email address of a recipient 3 Enter a subject and message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the email Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts Tap Contacts Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap 2 Enter contact details and tap SAVE ...

Page 76: ...contact from a speed dial number 3 Select a contact Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options On the contact list screen enter a contact name in the search box Scroll the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On the contact list screen select a contact 2 O...

Page 77: ... new group name 3 Tap Add members select contacts then tap ADD 4 Tap SAVE to save the new group Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 Tap Calendar 2 Select a date and then tap 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events a pop up window appears showing a list of the events Tap an event f...

Page 78: ...endar in order to make those devices have the same events that your device has and to manage your events on those devices File Manager You can view and manage files saved on your device 1 Tap Tools File Manager 2 Tap and select the desired storage location Weather You can view the weather information for a particular area 1 Tap Tools Weather 2 Tap and add the city you want On the detailed weather ...

Page 79: ...ea Tasks You can register tasks to your device to easily manage schedules 1 Tap Tasks 2 Tap to add a task 3 Enter task details and then tap SAVE Evernote You can write and collect important information and then share them with other devices that support Evernote Tap Evernote Cell Broadcast You can view real time text broadcasts on emergency situations such as typhoons floods and earthquakes Tap To...

Page 80: ...o minimise data loss copy important backup files from the LG Backup folder in the internal storage to a computer or external storage Data in a Google account will not be backed up When you synchronise your Google account Google apps Google contacts Google calendar Google memo app data and apps downloaded from Play store are stored on the Drive app automatically Backup files are saved with the file...

Page 81: ...ll connects follow the service associate s instructions to enter a six digit access number Your device is remotely connected and remote support service starts SmartWorld You can download a variety of games audio content apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics Customise your device to suit your preferences by using Home themes keyboard themes and fonts If you use mobile data you may be charged fo...

Page 82: ...eate one from your device For details on how to use an app see the Help in the app Some apps may not work depending on the area or service provider Chrome Sign in to Chrome and import opened tabs bookmarks and address bar data from a computer to your device Drive Upload save open share and organise files from your device Files accessible from apps can be accessed from anywhere including online and...

Page 83: ...hical information Photos View or share photos or albums saved on your device Play Music Purchase music files from Play Store Play music files saved on your device YouTube Search and play videos Upload videos on YouTube to share them with people around the world Play Movies TV Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies Purchase content and play it anywhere ...

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Page 85: ...orks Wi Fi You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi Fi network Connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Wi Fi 2 Drag to activate it Available Wi Fi networks appear automatically 3 Select a network You may need to enter the network s Wi Fi password The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi Fi networks If you do not want to automatically connect to a cert...

Page 86: ...mise Wi Fi network settings Wi Fi Direct You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi Fi Direct to share data directly with them You do not need an access point You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi Fi Direct 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Wi Fi Advanced Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Nearby devices that support Wi Fi Direct automatically appear 2 Select a device Connec...

Page 87: ...vices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap SEARCH Only devices with the searching option enabled are displayed on the list 3 Select a device from the list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to perform authentication This step is skipped for previously accessed devices Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file You can send multimedia files or contacts 2 Tap Bluetooth 3 Select a tar...

Page 88: ...Mobile data 2 Customise the following settings Mobile data Set to use data connections on mobile networks Limit mobile data usage Set a limit for mobile data usage to block mobile data if the limit is reached Customise mobile data settings Call You can customise call settings such as voice call and international call options Some features may not be supported depending on the area or service provi...

Page 89: ... sharing data NFC antenna may be located differently depending on the device type Android Beam You can share files by touching the back of the device to other device You can also share files including musics videos or contacts and open a web page or launch an app from the other device 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Share connect Android Beam 2 Touch the back of the device with other device ...

Page 90: ...e desired printer is not in the list install the printer driver from the app store 2 Drag to activate it 3 Select a printer from the printer list screen To add a printer tap Add printer To search for a printer name tap Search Tap Settings from the printer list screen 4 Select a file and tap More Print The document prints If you do not have a Google account tap ADD ACCOUNT to create an account ...

Page 91: ...ion uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information When connecting to a computer download the USB driver from www lg com and install it on the computer You cannot send or receive files between your device and a computer while USB tethering is turned on Turn off USB tethering to send or receive files Operating sy...

Page 92: ...ag to activate it 2 Tap Set up Wi Fi hotspot and enter the Wi Fi ID SSID and password 3 Turn on Wi Fi on the other device and select the name of the device network on the Wi Fi list 4 Enter the network password This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information More information is available at this web s...

Page 93: ...on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information More information is available at this web site http www android com tether Bluetooth_tethering Help You can view help on using tethering and hotspots On the settings screen tap Networks Tethering Help Airplane mode You can turn off the call and mobile data functions When this mode is on functions that do not involve data ...

Page 94: ...oint list Network operators Search for network operators and connect automatically to a network VPN You can connect to a safe virtual network such as an intranet You can also manage connected virtual private networks Adding VPN 1 On the settings screen tap Networks More VPN Be cautious that if the screen lock is unlocked all VPN information saved on the device are erased 2 Tap Add VPN network This...

Page 95: ...incoming calls Add or delete ringtones Ringtone ID Create a ringtone for an incoming call from a particular contact See Ringtone ID for details Sound with vibration Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone simultaneously Vibration type You can select a vibration type or make your own vibration pattern Do not disturb Set the time range and app type to receive notification messages Receive noti...

Page 96: ...een See Home screen settings for details Lock screen Customise lock screen settings See Lock screen settings for details Home touch button combination Rearrange Home touch buttons or change their background colours Hide Home touch buttons on the screen Font type Change the font face Font size Change the font size Bold text Bold the text on the screen Brightness Use the slide bar to change the devi...

Page 97: ...tings for your device 1 On the settings screen tap General Language keyboard 2 Customise the following settings Language Select a language to apply for the device Current keyboard View the keyboard type currently in use Select a keyboard to use when entering text LG Keyboard Customise LG keyboard settings Google voice typing Configure the options for text dictation by Google Text to speech output ...

Page 98: ...ion information when taking photos or recording videos Google Location History Configure the Google location history settings Accounts sync You can add or manage accounts including a Google account You can also sync particular apps or user information automatically 1 On the settings screen tap General Accounts sync 2 Customise the following settings Auto sync data Sync all the registered accounts ...

Page 99: ...splay colour contrast for people with low vision Vision Grayscale Switch the screen to greyscale mode Vision End calls with the Power key End a call by pressing the Power Lock key Hearing Captions Turn on the subtitle service when playing videos for the hearing impaired Hearing Turn off all sounds Mute all sounds and lower volume on receiver Hearing Audio type Select the audio type Hearing Sound b...

Page 100: ...ly change the screen orientation according to the physical position of the device Switch Access Create key combinations to control your device Shortcut keys You can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen is turned off or locked 1 On the settings screen tap General Shortcut keys 2 Drag to activate it Press the Volume Down key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is lo...

Page 101: ...notifications Set up SIM card lock Lock or unlock the USIM card or change the password PIN Password typing visible Display a password as you enter it Phone administrators Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps Unknown sources Allow the installation of apps from non Play Store apps Verify apps Block the installation of harmful apps Display a warning message...

Page 102: ...View the total storage space and free space in the memory card This option appears only when a memory card is inserted To unmount the memory card tap Battery power saving You can view the current battery information or turn on power saving mode 1 On the settings screen tap General Battery power saving 2 Customise the following settings Battery usage View the battery usage details To view more deta...

Page 103: ...redit card On the settings screen tap General Tap pay Backup reset You can back up data saved on your device to another device or account Reset the device if necessary 1 On the settings screen tap General Backup reset 2 Customise the following settings LG Backup Back up and restore all data saved on the device See LG Backup for details Back up my data Back up your app data Wi Fi password and other...

Page 104: ...ng your device deletes all data on it Enter your device name Google account and other initial information again About phone You can view information about your device such as the name status software details and legal information On the settings screen tap General About phone and view information ...

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Page 106: ...o the computer or update the device software See LG Bridge help for details The supported features may vary depending on the device LG USB driver is a necessary program to connect your LG smartphone with the computer and is installed when you install LG Bridge LG Bridge functions Manage the files on the device from a computer via Wi Fi connection or mobile data connection Back up data from the dev...

Page 107: ...irmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user s full attention for the duration of the update process please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each st...

Page 108: ...Settings General About phone Update Center Software Update Check now for update Your personal data from internal phone storage including information about your Google account and any other accounts your system application data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence might be lost in the process of updating your phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your per...

Page 109: ...r into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM card is more than 6 12 months old If so change your SIM or USIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do not match To change a security code confirm the new code by re entering it If you forget the code contact your service provider The two co...

Page 110: ...cator on the display Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the phone No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories Number not allowed The Fixed dia...

Page 111: ...e a protection tape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or no interruptions mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem Press and hold the Power Lock Key Volume Down Key for about 11 s...

Page 112: ... 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 password if you need to do a factory reset This ensures that you or someone you ...

Page 113: ...rming such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Trademarks Copyright 2016 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play St...

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