LG LM-X210HM, User Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH MFL00000000 1 0 Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved www lg com USER GUIDE LM X210HM ...

Page 2: ...oftware from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss Such actions will violate your LG licence agreement and void your warranty Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the area service provider software version or OS version and are subject to change without prior notice Software audio wallpaper images and other media suppli...

Page 3: ...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: ...ories 42 Parts overview 44 Turning the power on or off 45 Installing the SIM card 47 Inserting the memory card 48 Removing the memory card 48 Battery 50 Touch screen 53 Home screen 62 Screen lock 66 Memory card encryption 67 Taking screenshots 68 Entering text 73 Content sharing 76 Do not disturb 03 Useful Apps 78 Installing and uninstalling apps 79 App trash 79 Phone 83 Messaging 84 Camera 104 Ga...

Page 5: ...Broadcast 123 Facebook 124 Instagram 124 Evernote 124 Chrome 124 Google apps 04 Settings 128 Settings 128 Networks 140 Sound notification 141 Display 142 General 05 Appendix 152 LG Language Settings 152 LG Bridge 153 Phone software update 155 Anti Theft Guide 156 Open Source Software Notice Information 156 Regulatory information RegulationID number E labeling etc 156 Trademarks 157 More informatio...

Page 6: ... electric shock do not expose your product to high humidity areas such as bathroom or swimming pool Keep the phone away from heat Never store your phone in environment that may expose 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 ...

Page 7: ...equipment is improperly installed you can be seriously injured if the airbag is deployed Do not use mobile phone while driving Do not use the phone in areas where its usage is prohibited For example in airplanes Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity such as bathroom Never store your phone in temperatures lower than 20 C or higher tha...

Page 8: ...or human exposure to radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both international and U S standards The design of this phone complies with FCC guidelines and these international standards Part 15 19 statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the...

Page 9: ... which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experien...

Page 10: ...1725 Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations 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 batt...

Page 11: ...ions of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 American National Standards Institute National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection The desig...

Page 12: ...cemaker when the product is turned ON Not carry the phone in a shirt pocket Use the 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 yo...

Page 13: ...th 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 marked but not always Among the potentially dangerous areas are Fueling areas such as gas stations areas below deck on boats facilities where chemical products ar...

Page 14: ...ns and environmental conditions Intensive use of backlighting browser and packet data connectivity affect battery life and talk standby times The role of self protection interrupts the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state In this case remove the battery from the phone reinstall it and turn on the phone Explosion Shock and Fire Danger Do not place the phone in a place exposed to excessi...

Page 15: ...se hardware repair or software upgrade Please backup your important phone numbers ringtones text or voice messages images and videos might also get deleted The manufacturer is not liable for damages due to loss of data When using the phone 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 L...

Page 16: ...ualified professional can cause damage to your device Securing personal information Make sure to protect your personal information to prevent data leakage or misuse of sensitive information Always back up important data while using the device LG is not responsible for any data loss Make sure to back up all data and reset the device when disposing of the device to prevent any misuse of sensitive in...

Page 17: ...Custom designed Features 01 ...

Page 18: ... a wider range than your actual field of vision by using the wide angle on the front and rear camera Launch the Camera app then tap or to switch between the standard and wide angle Front camera Standard angle icon Wide angle icon Rear camera Standard angle icon Wide angle icon See Starting the camera for details ...

Page 19: ... select the desired camera mode 3 To take a photo tap To record a video tap Snap shot You can take a photo or record a video and preview it right away 1 In the SQUARE mode tap MODE 2 Tap to take photo To record a video tap Grid shot You can take up to 4 photos or videos max of 3 seconds organised in a square 1 In the SQUARE mode tap MODE 2 Tap to take photos or record videos simultaneously or sequ...

Page 20: ...cord a video at the same time or separately 3 Tap to take photos or record videos 4 Tap to save if necessary Guide shot You can take photos by following the pose of another photo 1 In the SQUARE mode tap MODE 2 Select from the poses on the right to choose the one you want to follow 3 Tap to take a photo Use the slide bar to control the background transparency ...

Page 21: ... lightly tap the screen to select an object to focus on 3 Take the photo or start recording your video See Starting the camera for details To use this feature select the standard camera for taking photos or recording videos This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera or the wide angle camera This feature is unavailable in the following cases Video size limitation Resolution is set as...

Page 22: ...aunch the Camera app then tap AUTO SQUARE or MANUAL Steady recording See Starting the camera for details Signature You can create a personalised photo by using your signature 1 Launch the Camera app then tap AUTO Add signature 2 Enter the signature as desired and tap ADD This feature is not available when you use the Manual video mode ...

Page 23: ...n tap MANUAL Hi Fi See Starting the camera for details Hi Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi Fi This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera Gallery features Floating button To quickly move to the Home screen while viewing the Gallery in landscape orientation touch and hold move your finger upward to then release it You can move the floating button s position by drag...

Page 24: ...s up or down to browse the photos and videos Tap a thumbnail to view the photo or video on the camera screen Tap the thumbnail again to return to the camera viewfinder This feature is not supported when you take a photo or record a video in the 18 9 aspect ratio Camera roll feature is only available in Auto view mode Related content You can edit and customise related content in the Gallery 1 While...

Page 25: ...24 You can view the photos related with the date you chose Related content can be related to up to four combinations of Memories Date Place Camera mode Tap to save the related content as a video Tap to access additional options ...

Page 26: ... s creative activity If you infringe other s copyright or defamation laws by using the GIF making feature you may be liable for civil and criminal liability Be sure to not duplicate or transfer work of others without permission LG Electronics cannot accept any liability for the user s action Making collage wallpapers You can make your own collage image to display it as a lock screen You can select...

Page 27: ...Recorder overview You can configure the audio settings manually so that you can record audio based on the settings optimised for the selected mode Recording modes You can record a high definition audio file by selecting and configuring the audio mode to suit the recording environment Tap Essentials HD Audio Recorder ...

Page 28: ...o 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 Essentials HD Audio Recorder 2 Select Custom 3 Tap and select an audio file to use as background music 4 Tap to record voice 5 Tap to save the recorded file Backg...

Page 29: ...r the LCF Low Cut Filter value is set the better high frequency noises are filtered LMT It can prevent clipping of the recorded sound The higher the LMT Limiter value is set the more low frequency sounds that will not get clipped To change additional settings tap Settings then customise the file type bit depth sampling rate and other settings You can monitor sound quality with the connected earpie...

Page 30: ...for fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition accuracy may decrease due to a number of reasons To maximise the recognition accuracy check the following before using the device The device s Power Lock key has a fingerprint sensor Ensure that the Power Lock key is not damaged by a metallic object such as coin or key When water dust or other foreign substance is on the Power Lock key or your fi...

Page 31: ...int identification 1 Tap Settings General Fingerprints security Fingerprints A lock screen must be set in order to be able to use this feature If the screen lock is not active configure the lock screen by following the on screen instructions See Setting a screen lock for details 2 Locate the Power Lock key on the back of the device and gently put your finger on it to register the fingerprint Gentl...

Page 32: ...erprints You can edit or delete registered fingerprints 1 Tap Settings General Fingerprints 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 Unlocking the screen with a fingerprint You can unlock the screen or view the locked content by using your fingerprint Activate the desired function 1 Tap Setting...

Page 33: ...n without directly using the face recognition after the power is turned on Accordingly be careful not to forget the specified value If the device cannot detect your face or you forgot the value specified for registration visit the nearest LG Customer Service Centre with your device and ID card Precautions for face recognition Face recognition accuracy may decrease in the following cases To increas...

Page 34: ...ck for details 2 Raise your device in the front of your eyes 3 Register your face by following on screen instructions Register your face in a room that is not too bright or dark Position your entire face inside the guideline on the screen and then adjust it by slowly moving up down left or right 4 When the face registration is done tap OK Unlocking the screen with your face You can release the scr...

Page 35: ...nition does not work properly 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen according to the specified method 3 Select Delete face to delete the facial data Unlocking the screen with your face when the screen is turned off With the screen turned off raise your device and look at the front of the screen The device can detect your face and the screen is unlocked To deactiva...

Page 36: ... 2 Unlock the screen according to the specified method 3 Drag Swipe to unlock after face recognized to activate the feature Enhancing the face recognition You can prevent your device from being unlocked by photos images or videos 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen according to the specified method 3 Drag Advanced face recognition to activate the feature Face re...

Page 37: ... the multiple windows While using an app touch and hold from the Home touch buttons then select an app from the recently used apps list You can use two apps displayed on the main screen at the same time To stop the Multi Window feature touch and hold The Multi Window feature is not supported by some apps including downloaded apps ...

Page 38: ...on on the screen even when the main screen is turned off Always on Display is a useful feature in order to check the time quickly and display your own signature 1 Tap Settings Display Always on display and then tap to activate it This feature may be turned on when you purchase the device The default setting may vary depending on the area and service provider 2 Tap Content and select the item you w...

Page 39: ...t app You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps you can use to share your photos and videos quick share icon The app displayed by the quick share icon may vary depending on the type and frequency of access to the apps installed on the device You can use this feature only when you take a photo or record a video in the AUTO and SQUARE modes See AUTO mode and S...

Page 40: ...lve your problems quickly by consulting one on one with a specialist 1 Tap Quick Help 2 Search for help information by entering keywords in the search field This feature is periodically updated utilising user feedback Available menu items may vary depending on the area or service provider You can view the user manual online from the Quick Help app to view detailed information about the device s fe...

Page 41: ...Basic Functions 02 ...

Page 42: ...ervice If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional basic items contact an LG Customer Service Centre To purchase optional items contact an LG Customer Service Centre for available dealers Some items in the product box are subject to change without notice The appearance and specifications of your device are subject to change...

Page 43: ...sensor Volume keys Touch screen Charger USB cable port Earpiece Stereo headset jack Front camera lens Nano SIM Memory card tray Power Lock key Fingerprint sensor Rear camera lens Wide angle Microphone Flash Microphone Speaker NFC area Rear camera lens Standard ...

Page 44: ...e Up key twice to launch Capture Power Lock key Fingerprint sensor Briefly press the key when you want to turn the screen on or off Press and hold the key when you want to select a power control option Turn on the fingerprint recognition feature to simplify the process of unlocking the screen See Fingerprint recognition overview for details Your device has an internal rechargeable battery For your...

Page 45: ... cover the microphone Microphone Good example Bad example Turning the power on or off Turning the power on When the power is turned off press and hold the Power Lock key When the device is turned on for the first time initial configuration takes place The first booting time for the smart phone may be longer than usual Turning the power off Press and hold the Power Lock key then select Power off ...

Page 46: ...messaging and browsing the Internet Other functions remain available Installing the SIM card Insert the SIM Subscriber Identity Module card provided by your service provider to start using your device Be careful with the ejection pin since it has a sharp edge In order for the water resistant and dust resistant features to work effectively the card tray must be inserted correctly 1 Insert the eject...

Page 47: ...e with the correct type of SIM card Always use a factory made SIM card supplied by the operator If you insert the card tray into your device while the card tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the card tray is dry Precautions when using the SIM card Do not lose your SIM card LG is not responsible for damage and other issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card Be careful not...

Page 48: ...t the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray 3 Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device If you use an incompatible card it may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Frequent writing and era...

Page 49: ...memory card Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information This may cause data to be lost or corrupted or may damage the memory card or the device LG is not responsible for losses that result from the abuse or improper use of memory cards including the loss of data Battery Charging the battery Before using the device fully charge the battery Charge the devi...

Page 50: ...events unnecessary power consumption 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 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...

Page 51: ...off the Bluetooth or Wi Fi network function when not using them Set the screen timeout to as short a time as possible Minimise the screen brightness Set a screen lock when the device is not used Check the battery usage details and close any downloaded apps that are draining the battery Touch screen You can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping ...

Page 52: ... to display a menu with available options Double tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map Dragging Touch and hold an item such as an app or widget then move your finger to another location in a controlled motion You can use this gesture to move an item ...

Page 53: ...ng You can use this gesture to scroll through a list a web page photos screens and more Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map To zoom in spread your fingers apart Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock You might damage the touch sensor ...

Page 54: ...sing 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 afterimages or screen burn in Turn off the screen or avoid displaying the same image for...

Page 55: ... or software version Status bar View status icons the time and the battery level Weather widget View the information of weather and time for a specific area Google search widget Perform a Google search by inputting spoken or written keywords Folder Create folders to group apps by your preferences Page icon Display the total number of Home screen canvases Tap the desired page icon to go to the page...

Page 56: ...ps 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 Editing the Home touch buttons You can rearrange the Home touch buttons or add frequently used functions to the Home touch buttons area Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons Button combination and customise t...

Page 57: ...ork Alarm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Battery level Airplane mode is on Missed calls Wi Fi is connected Mute mode is on GPS is on Hotspot is on No SIM card NFC is on 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 and area in which you are using ...

Page 58: ...l by dragging the status bar downward on the main screen To open the quick access icons list drag the notifications panel downwards or tap To rearrange add or remove icons tap EDIT If you touch and hold the icon the settings screen for the corresponding function appears EDIT ...

Page 59: ...een 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 then drag it to another location To add a widget to the Home screen touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select Widgets To change a theme touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then se...

Page 60: ...ttings See Home screen settings for details To view or reinstall the uninstalled apps touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select App trash See App trash for details To change the default screen touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen move to desired screen tap then tap the screen once more Default screen ...

Page 61: ...al 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 touch and hold an app then drag it to another location To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen touch 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 Home s...

Page 62: ...er touch and hold the app and drag it to outside the folder If the removed app is the only one app that existed in the folder the folder is removed automatically You can also add or remove apps after tapping in the folder Home screen settings You can customise Home screen settings 1 Tap Settings Display Home screen 2 Customise the following settings Select Home Select a Home screen mode Wallpaper ...

Page 63: ...wn on the Home screen Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device s screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power Lock key This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time If you press the Power Lock key 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 Screen l...

Page 64: ...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 by recognising your face If you incorrectly attempt to unlock the device 5 times the screen is blocked for 30 seconds Secure start up settings When you select Knock Code Pattern PIN or Password as a screen lock method yo...

Page 65: ...ect the position of the clock on the locked screen Shortcuts Add an app shortcut and directly access the app from the lock screen by dragging the app shortcut on the screen Screen swipe effect Set screen transition effects to apply when the screen is unlocked Weather animation Display weather animations for the current location on the lock screen Contact info for lost phone Display emergency conta...

Page 66: ...ker or any other foreign substance Turning on the screen Double 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 and Lock screen You can also 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 l...

Page 67: ...sible to enter a Knock Code when the lock screen is turned on 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 Fingerprints 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 EN...

Page 68: ... 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 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 seconds Sc...

Page 69: ... 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 This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard ...

Page 70: ... the 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 You can also tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout...

Page 71: ...G Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height You can also tap on the keyboard and tap 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 Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape You can also tap on the keyb...

Page 72: ...e to landscape mode to split the keyboard to both sides To merge or split the keyboard pinch together or spread apart your fingers on the keyboard 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 Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout One handed operation You can also tap on the key...

Page 73: ...ard You can make additional languages available for keyboard input 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages 2 Select the languages you want to make available 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 ...

Page 74: ...o 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 clip tray The clip tray may not be supported by some downloaded apps 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 ...

Page 75: ...s 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 Share or then select a device on the file sharing list Receiving files Drag the status bar downward and tap then tap File sharing If you...

Page 76: ...ou can download LG Bridge from the LG Electronics website www lg com When you transfer files from the device to the computer while LG Bridge is not running they are stored for 7 days in the temporary storage Temporarily stored files are automatically saved on the computer when you launch LG Bridge within 7 days Viewing content from your cloud You can directly view the content saved on your cloud a...

Page 77: ...ime 1 Tap Settings Sound notification Do not disturb and then tap to activate it 2 Tap Sounds and vibrations and select the mode you want Priority only Receive sound or vibrate notifications for the selected apps Even when Priority only is turned on alarms still sound Total silence Disable both the sound and vibration ...

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Page 79: ...installing apps Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device Uninstalling with the touch and hold gesture On the Home screen touch and hold the app to uninstall then drag it over Delete at the top of the screen You can touch and hold the app and release it then tap to uninstall If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours from now you can reinstall them See App trash for details Uninstalling...

Page 80: ... the device Uninstalled apps are automatically removed from the device 24 hours after they were uninstalled If you want to reinstall the uninstalled apps 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 V...

Page 81: ...touch and hold number 0 See Adding contacts for details on how to add phone numbers to the speed dial list Making a call from the contact list 1 Tap Contacts 2 From the contact list select a contact and tap Answering a call To answer a call drag on the incoming call screen When the stereo headset is connected you can make calls by using the call end button on the headset To end a call simply by pr...

Page 82: ...ssage Decline with message When a call is coming in press the Volume Up Volume Down or Power Lock key to mute ringtone or vibration or to hold the call Checking an incoming call while using an app When a call comes in while using an app a pop up notification can be displayed at the top of the screen You can receive the call reject the call or send message from the pop up screen Tap Settings Networ...

Page 83: ...one function Mute Mute your voice so that your voice cannot be heard by the other party Bluetooth Switch the call to a Bluetooth device that is paired and connected Access additional 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 num...

Page 84: ...r 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 Messaging Sending a message You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges Consult with your service provider for more information 1 ...

Page 85: ...ou can take a photo or record a video to cherish all of your memorable moments Tap 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 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 de...

Page 86: ... SQUARE camera mode AUTO mode You can take photos or record videos by selecting a variety of camera modes and options 1 Launch the Camera app then tap AUTO 2 To take a photo tap To record a video tap Change the camera options Apply a film filter effect Select a camera mode Turn the flash on or off Switch between the wide angle camera and standard camera Switch between front and rear cameras Record...

Page 87: ...ttings General Shortcut keys Recording a video 1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap To take a photo while recording a video tap To pause the video recording tap To resume the video recording tap 3 Tap to end the video recording Customising the camera options You can customise a variety of camera options to suit your preferences Tap on the screen Available options...

Page 88: ... voice commands Tracking focus When the subject is touched the camera tracks and maintains focus on a moving object Available when the standard camera is in use Steady recording Minimise motion blur while recording a video Covered lens Let you know when the rear wide angle lens is covered Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data Grid Display guide grids so that you can take photos or re...

Page 89: ...to Save as flipped Save as flipped images after taking selfies When using the front camera you can adjust the filter lighting effect and skin tone Various camera modes 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 In the AUTO mode tap MODE 2 Tap and then slowly move the camera in one direction Move the dev...

Page 90: ... the direction of the arrow in the guideline 3 Tap to stop capturing the 360 panorama Food You can take a photo and record a video using the control slide bar on the right of the screen 1 In the AUTO mode tap MODE 2 To take a photo tap To record a video tap Drag the colour slide bar on the screen to adjust the white balance and select the best colour If the slide bar is invisible tap to adjust the...

Page 91: ...y using the wide angle camera Change the front screen to a different shape or apply various effects to take a sensuous photo or video 1 In the AUTO mode tap MODE 2 Tap and select the desired layout 3 Select the desired effect Fisheye Apply a convex lens effect to the area captured by the wide angle camera B W Apply grayscale to the area captured by the wide angle camera Vignette Darken the edges o...

Page 92: ...ute Delete all the clips Save the video Timeline Preview the selected clip Play all the clips Delete the selected clip 3 Tap SAVE 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 In the AUTO mode ...

Page 93: ...ile recording a Time lapse voices are not recorded Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures In the AUTO mode touch and hold Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while is held down When the storage is set as Internal storage you can take up to 100 photos When the storage is set as External storage you can take up to 30 photos in a row Simple view In the AUT...

Page 94: ... selected camera front or rear camera and the selected camera mode Photo size Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos Video resolution Select values for resolution and size for recording videos HDR Obtain photos in vivid colours 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 ...

Page 95: ...y a personalized signature on the photos Storage Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or SD card Available when the memory card is inserted Help Provide Help for each camera menu Additional options on the front camera Selfie shot Customise selfie shot settings Gesture shot Shoot using the Gesture shot feature Auto shot Shoot when the camera detects a face Sav...

Page 96: ... speed Adjust white balance Adjust focus Adjust brightness 3 Tap to take the photo Customising the camera options You can customise a variety of camera options to suit your preferences Tap on the screen Photo size Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos Timer Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time Cheese shutter Take photos with voice commands...

Page 97: ...w when the rear wide angle lens is covered Noise reduction Reduce noise at high ISO settings Add signature Display a personalized signature on the photos Storage Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or SD card Available when the memory card is inserted Help Provide Help for each camera menu MANUAL video mode You can record a video by manually customising vari...

Page 98: ... a specified period of time Steady recording Minimise motion blur while recording a video Covered lens Let you know when the rear wide angle lens is covered Tracking focus When the subject is touched the camera tracks and maintains focus on a moving object Available when the standard camera is in use Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data Grid Display guide grids so that you can recor...

Page 99: ...u 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 In the MANUAL camera or MANUAL video mode tap FOCUS To turn off the feature tap Focus peaking ...

Page 100: ...witch between the front and rear cameras Use the front camera to take selfies See Selfie shot for details Switching to dual camera Switch between the standard and wide angle to take photos or record videos to suit your preferences Tap or to switch between the standard and wide angle camera Another way to switch between the standard and wide angle is to pinch or spread your fingers ...

Page 101: ... the back of the device are automatically switched to take a photo or record a video The zoom feature is not available when using the front camera in selfie mode Selfie shot You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies Gesture shot You can take selfies by using gestures Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist You can also clench your fist and t...

Page 102: ...era can detect them This feature may not be available while using some of the camera features Interval shot You can take selfies at an interval While using the front camera you can show your palm to the camera then clench your fist twice quickly Four photos are taken at about two seconds interval after a timer delay of three seconds Tap Selfie shot Gesture shot to use this feature ...

Page 103: ...you look at the screen the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically The white coloured guide frame appears when the front camera detects your face If the subject within the guide frame stops moving the guide frame colour turns blue then the camera takes a photo Tap Selfie shot Auto shot to enable the Auto shot feature ...

Page 104: ... feature Only one preview is available each time a photo is taken If you rotate the device while in preview screen the screen switches to camera mode Save as flipped Before taking a photo with the front camera tap Save as flipped The image is flipped horizontally When using the front camera you can change how selfies are taken in the camera options See Customising the camera options for details ...

Page 105: ... or right to rewind or fast forward the video 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 Start the camera Add to or remove from your favourites Access additional options Back to the previous screen Delete images Share images Edit images View related conten...

Page 106: ...on touch and hold move your finger upward to then release it You can move the floating button s position by dragging it horizontally along the bottom part of the screen Writing a memo on the photo 1 While viewing a photo tap 2 Write a memo on the photo and tap SAVE Some photos may not support the photo memo feature ...

Page 107: ...os related with the date you chose Related content can be related to up to four combinations of Memories Date Place Camera mode Tap to save the related content as a video Tap to access additional options Editing photos 1 While viewing a photo tap 2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo 3 Tap SAVE to save changes The changes are overwritten to the original file To save the edited pho...

Page 108: ...rag the right side of the video screen up or down To adjust the screen brightness drag the left side of the screen up or down Editing videos 1 While viewing a video tap 2 Use a variety of effects and edit tools to edit the video Automatically create a 15 sec 30 sec or 60 sec video clip Revert the edit Adjust the resolution Create a movie using various effects Select a section to change the play sp...

Page 109: ...l and criminal liability Be sure to not duplicate or transfer work of others without permission LG Electronics cannot accept any liability for the user s action Related files You can relate files by photos and videos taken with the same location or date 1 Select the saved photos and videos and tap 2 Select a desired folder then tap to create a video Deleting files You can delete files by using one...

Page 110: ...share them using the method you want Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts Tap Essentials Contacts Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap 2 Enter contact details and tap SAVE Importing contacts You can import contacts from another storage device 1 On the contact list screen tap Manage contacts Import 2 Select the source and target locations of th...

Page 111: ...ntact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On the contact list screen select a contact 2 On the contact detail screen tap and edit details 3 Tap SAVE to save changes Deleting contacts You can delete contacts by using one of the following options On the contact list screen touch and hold a contact you want to delete then tap Delete contact Tap Delete on t...

Page 112: ...iety of options on this advanced notepad feature such as image management and screenshots which are not supported by the conventional notepad Creating a note 1 Tap Essentials QuickMemo 2 Tap to create a note Save a note Undo the last action 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 handw...

Page 113: ...t appears as the notepad background theme Memo tools appear at the top of the screen 2 Take notes as desired Write notes by hand on the photo 3 Tap and save the notes to the location you want Saved notes can be viewed in either QuickMemo 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...

Page 114: ...and appear when they contain at least one related note Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time 1 Tap Essentials 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 screen You can also touch and hold the alarm World clock You can view the curre...

Page 115: ... the timer settings tap 3 Tap Stop to stop the timer alarm Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time 1 Tap Essentials Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch To record a lap time tap Lap 3 Tap Pause to suspend the stopwatch To resume the stopwatch tap Resume To clear all the records and restart the stopwatch tap Reset Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar...

Page 116: ... make those devices have the same events that your device has and to manage your events on those devices Event pocket You can use the event pocket to create events Tap to open the event pocket and then drag content to a date in the calendar Manage images text memos and temporarily saved events You can also share text images and memos from another app and save them to the pocket If you tap POCKET w...

Page 117: ...Music 2 Select a category 3 Select a music file Switch to the playlist Search for music files Play in random order Select a repeat mode Tap to play the next file Touch and hold to fast forward Tap to play from the beginning of the current file Double tap to play the previous file Touch and hold to rewind Adjust the sound volume Set sound effects Back to the previous screen Add or delete favourites...

Page 118: ...elevant country This model supports Hi Fi audio playback Hi Fi audio files display the Hi Fi icon Calculator You can use two types of calculators the simple calculator and the scientific calculator 1 Tap Essentials Calculator 2 Use the keypad to make a calculation To use scientific calculator drag the green coloured slide bar located in the right side of the screen to the left To restart a calcula...

Page 119: ...G Health You can view main information on LG Health and manage the amount of physical exercise and health information 1 Tap Essentials LG Health 2 The following options are available View your exercise log on the day you want to check Begin tracking an exercise The route and amount of your physical exercise are recorded for each exercise type Set your daily exercise goals including calories and st...

Page 120: ... differing laws and regulations E mail E mail overview You can register an email account to your device and then you can check and send emails from your device If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information Registering email accounts When you use the email app for the first time register your email acc...

Page 121: ...rom the account list Checking email 1 Tap and select a mail box 2 Select an email from the email list The email message appears Sending email 1 Tap 2 Enter the recipient s email address 3 Enter a subject and message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the email FM Radio You can listen to FM radio Tap Essentials FM Radio To use this app first connect earphones to the...

Page 122: ...ired method for transfer Resetting your device may delete backup files saved in storage Make sure to copy and store the important backup files to your PC 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 the Play Store are stored on the Drive app automatically Fully charg...

Page 123: ...mes and fonts If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan This feature may not be supported depending on the area or service provider 1 Tap Services SmartWorld 2 Tap LG Account then sign in 3 Select and download the desired content items Downloading SmartWorld app If the SmartWorld app is not installed follow these steps to download it 1 Tap Settings Gen...

Page 124: ...oteCall Service 2 Connect a call to an LG Customer Service Centre 3 After the call connects follow the service associate s instructions to enter a six digit access number Your device is remotely connected and the remote support service starts Cell Broadcast You can view real time text broadcasts on emergency situations such as typhoons floods and earthquakes Tap Services Cell Broadcast Facebook Yo...

Page 125: ... in to Chrome and import opened tabs bookmarks and address bar data from a computer to your device Google apps You can use Google apps by setting a Google account The Google account registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for the first time If you do not have a Google account create one from your device For details on how to use an app see the Help in the app Some apps ...

Page 126: ...le to search for web pages images news and more by entering or speaking keywords Maps Find your location or the location of a place on the map View geographical information Photos View or share photos or albums saved on your device Play Movies TV Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies Purchase content and play it anywhere Play Music Purchase music files from the Play Store Play music f...

Page 127: ...Tube Search and play videos Upload videos on YouTube to share them with people around the world Google Assistant Your device has the Google Assistant built in Ask it questions Tell it to do things It s your own personal Google Touch and hold the and then you will see Hi how can I help after which you can say your voice command The Google Assistant is not available in all languages ...

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Page 129: ...s 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 Tap 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 certain ...

Page 130: ...se 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 Connecti...

Page 131: ...able devices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap SEARCH Only devices set as visible 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 target device f...

Page 132: ...ile 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 provider...

Page 133: ...na may be located differently depending on the device type See Parts overview for details about the NFC antenna area Android Beam You can share files by touching the back of the device to other device You can also share files including music 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 bac...

Page 134: ...eam Share files with other devices via SmartShare Beam Help You can view help on sharing files Media server You can share media content on your device with nearby devices that support DLNA 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Share connect Media server 2 Customise the following settings Content sharing Share content on your device with nearby devices G6 Set your device s name Content to share Sel...

Page 135: ...aring turns off automatically if there is no sharing compatible device in the vicinity MirrorLink You can connect the device to a car via USB to use the MirrorLink app installed on the device from the infotainment system or the head unit of the car This app is available only in cars that support MirrorLink Download the MirrorLink app from an app store or market 1 On the settings screen tap Network...

Page 136: ...rom the computer Printing You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Share connect Printing If the desired printer is not in the list install the printer driver from the app store 2 Tap to activate it 3 Select a printer from the printer list screen To add a printer tap Add printer To search for a printe...

Page 137: ...ption 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 ...

Page 138: ...o activate it 2 Tap Set up Wi Fi hotspot and enter the Wi Fi name 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 sit...

Page 139: ...ur 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 More Airplane mode You can turn off the call and mobile data functions When this mode is on functions that do not involve data ...

Page 140: ...earch 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 2 Tap Add VPN This feature is available only when the screen lock is activated If the screen lock is deactivated a notification screen appears Tap CHANGE ...

Page 141: ... can select the type of vibration when receiving calls Do not disturb Set the time range and app type to receive notification messages Receive notification messages only on particular days of the week Lock screen Display or hide a notification message on the lock screen You can also hide private information Apps Select the apps that can show their notification messages on the screen and set the pr...

Page 142: ...ems on the screen to a size easy for you to see Some items may change position Comfort view Set the device to reduce amount of blue light on screen to reduce eye strain Brightness Use the slide bar to change the device s screen brightness To automatically adjust screen brightness according to ambient light intensity tap the Auto switch Auto Set the device so that the screen brightness is automatic...

Page 143: ...e language and keyboard settings 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 currently in use Select a keyboard to use when entering text LG Keyboard Customise the LG keyboard settings Google voice typing Configure the options for text dictation by Goo...

Page 144: ...Low power location estimation Estimate the device location by using low power consumption Google Location History Configure the Google location history settings Google Location Sharing Share your real time location with others 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 Gene...

Page 145: ... TalkBack Set the device to notify screen status or actions via voice Vision Message call voice notifications Set the device to read the caller information or message content via voice Vision Font size Change the font size Vision Bold text Bold the text on the screen Vision Display size Set the items on the screen to a size easy for you to see Some items may change position Vision Touch zoom Zoom ...

Page 146: ... Adjust the audio output balance Use the slide bar to change the balance Motor cognition Touch assistant Turn on the touch board to make buttons and gestures easier to use Motor cognition Touch input Enter text by touching and holding the screen or modify it by simply touching the screen Motor cognition Physical keyboard Customise the keyboard settings Motor cognition Auto mouse click Automaticall...

Page 147: ... is locked or turned off Press the Volume Up key twice to launch Capture Google services You can use Google settings to manage your Google apps and account settings On the settings screen tap General Google services Fingerprints security 1 On the settings screen tap General Fingerprints security 2 Customise the following settings Fingerprints Use your fingerprint to unlock the screen or content Se...

Page 148: ...e saved on the device Trust agents View and use trust agents installed on the device Screen pin Fix the app screen so that only the currently active app can be used Usage access View details on usage of apps on the device Smart settings You can automatically change your device settings according to the usage pattern and location To use Smart settings make sure to set the residential address See Lo...

Page 149: ...nmount 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 details select a specific item Battery percentage on status bar Display the remaining battery level as a percentage on the stat...

Page 150: ...ed apps Stop apps from running or delete apps if necessary 1 On the settings screen tap General Apps 2 Select an app and perform actions Tap pay You can make payments with your device instead of a credit 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 Gener...

Page 151: ...eset Wi Fi Bluetooth and other network settings Factory data reset Reset all settings for the device and delete data Resetting 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...

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Page 153: ...veniently You can back up contacts photos and more to 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...

Page 154: ...ows you to conveniently update the firmware 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 instructi...

Page 155: ...eral About phone Update centre 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 personal data b...

Page 156: ... 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 157: ... upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Regulatory information Regulation ID number E labeling etc For regulatory details go to Settings General Regulatory Safety Trademarks Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities G...

Page 158: ...of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 2013 2015 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Dolby Vision supports 4 modes for the best experience Cinematic Stays closest to cinema best in dark environments Bright Offers the best video quality in brighter environments Standard Balances power saving and video quality Vivid Boosts...

Page 159: ...tely and contact an LG Customer Service Centre You can purchase protective cases to protect your device from damage on the market Note that these protective cases are not covered under the warranty service provided by LG Electronics and safety is not guaranteed Aspect ratio This device uses 18 9 aspect ratio Some downloaded apps may not support 18 9 aspect ratio In this case select the most optima...

Page 160: ...ignal is weak or you are outside the carrier network Move toward a window or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map No applications can be set Not supported by service provider or registration required Contact your service provider Downloaded application causes a lot of errors Application has problems 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap General Apps 3 Tap the app Uninstall Calls not available ...

Page 161: ...e only original LG accessories Number not allowed The Fixed dialling number function is on Check the Settings menu and turn the function off Files do not open Unsupported file format Check the supported file formats The screen does not turn on when I receive a call Proximity sensor problem If you use a protection tape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make s...

Page 162: ...he Volume Down key for about 10 seconds to restart your device Resetting the device If the methods above do not solve your problem perform a factory data reset On the settings screen tap General Backup reset Factory data reset Reset all settings for the device and delete data Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device If you r...

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