LG X240F, User Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH USER GUIDE LG X240F MFL00000000 1 0 www lg com ...

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

Page 3: ... notices WARNING Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties CAUTION Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the device NOTE Notices or additional information About this user guide 2 ...

Page 4: ...nctions 22 Product components and accessories 23 Parts overview 25 Turning on or off the power 26 Installing the SIM card and battery 29 Charging the battery 30 Optimizing battery life 31 Inserting the memory card 32 Removing the memory card 32 Touch screen 36 Home screen 41 Screen lock 42 Device encryption 42 Taking screenshots 43 Entering text 3 ...

Page 5: ...k 56 Calculator 57 Sound Recorder 57 FM Radio 57 Downloads 58 E mail 59 Contacts 61 Calendar 62 Google apps 04 Phone Settings 65 Settings 65 Wireless networks 70 Device 73 Personal 76 System 05 Appendix 79 LG Language Settings 79 Phone software update 80 FAQ 83 Anti Theft Guide 84 More information Table of contents 4 ...

Page 6: ...tware may damage the device and this is not covered by warranty Before you begin Safety Guidelines To reduce the possibility of 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 ca...

Page 7: ...attery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials Make sure the battery does not come into contact with sharp edged items such as animal teeth or claws This could cause a fire Store the battery in a place out of the reach of children Be careful so that children do not swallow any parts of the phone such as rubber plugs earpiece parts that connect to the phone etc This could cause asphyxiatio...

Page 8: ...r phone Do not disassemble the phone Do not make or answer calls while 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 inva...

Page 9: ...uirements of the FCC standards a minimum distance of 1 5 cm 0 59 inch between the user s body and the front and 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 to the body without keeping a minimum distance of 1 5 cm 0 59 inch between the user s body and the front and back o...

Page 10: ...se the battery for the system for which it is specified Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals Replace the battery only with another batte...

Page 11: ... authority to operate this equipment FCC Part 15 105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not instal...

Page 12: ...eld 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 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and...

Page 13: ...Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Pacemaker The Medical Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum distance of fifteen 15 centimeters or six 6 inches between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker in order to avoid potential interference betwee...

Page 14: ... that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded devices in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer about any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Facilities with signs Turn off the phone in any facility where warning signs req...

Page 15: ...bags inflate with strong force Do not place objects in the area over the air bag or in its deployment area including wireless equipment either installed or portable Serious injuries could occur if wireless equipment is improperly installed into the car when the air bag inflates Safety Information Read and observe the following information for the safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent an...

Page 16: ...r it is dirty When using the power plug make sure it is firmly connected Otherwise it can overheat or start a fire Placing the phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle power plug pin metallic articles such as a coin clip or pen may short circuit the phone Always cover the receptacle when not in use Do not short circuit the battery Metal items such as coins paper clips or pens in yo...

Page 17: ...he 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 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 Please ensure that the product does not get in contact with...

Page 18: ...ortant 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 information Read the permission screen carefully while downloading applications Be cautious using the applications that have access to multiple functions or to your personal information Check your personal acco...

Page 19: ...01 Custom designed Features ...

Page 20: ... the screen use your fingertip Do not use a fingernail To use the KnockON feature make sure that the proximity light sensor is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance Turning 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 the status bar an empty area on the Home screen or ...

Page 21: ...d then clench your fist In three seconds a photo is taken An alternative way to take gesture shots is to clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them Custom designed Features 20 ...

Page 22: ...02 Basic Functions ...

Page 23: ...ories 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 for available deale...

Page 24: ... overview Microphone Front Camera Lens Volume Keys Microphone Rear Camera Lens Power Lock Key Headset Jack Earpiece Proximity Ambient Light Sensor Charger USB Port Flash Speaker Microphone Basic Functions 23 ...

Page 25: ...ngtones calls or notifications Gently press a Volume key to take a photo While screen is off long press a Volume key to launch Camera 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 Do not put heavy objects on the d...

Page 26: ...the first time initial configuration takes place The first booting time 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 Restart Restart the device Basic Functions 25 ...

Page 27: ...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 Basic Functions 26 ...

Page 28: ...he SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown in the figure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward To remove the SIM Card from Slot 1 push the pin at the top to the left Basic Functions 27 ...

Page 29: ...3 Insert the battery 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 Basic Functions 28 ...

Page 30: ...t using the USB cable Use only LG approved chargers batteries and cables If you use unapproved chargers batteries or cables it may cause battery charging delay Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the warranty The charger connector is located at the bottom of the device Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet Basic Functions 29 ...

Page 31: ...ng your device battery life Turn off radio communications when you are not using If you are not using Wi Fi Bluetooth or GPS turn them off Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contacts and other applications Some applications you download may consume battery power While using downloaded applications check the battery charge level B...

Page 32: ... 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 If you write and erase data too frequently it will shorten the lifespan of memory cards 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover Basic Functions 31 ...

Page 33: ... 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 Touch screen You can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an ap...

Page 34: ...econds to run a hidden function Double tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a photo or map Swiping Tap and hold an item such as an app or widget then swipe it to another location You can use this gesture to move an item Basic Functions 33 ...

Page 35: ...ight 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 Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock You might damage the touch sensor Basic Functions 34 ...

Page 36: ...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 screen may not function properly if a sc...

Page 37: ... at a glance 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 Widget Folder Page icon Quick access area Home touch buttons 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 qui...

Page 38: ...Google tap and hold View a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list In some apps tapping and holding the button will access additional options Status icons When there is a notification for an unread message calendar event or alarm the status bar displays the corresponding notification icon Check your device s status by viewing notification icons displayed on the status bar No signal ...

Page 39: ...e Displayed icons may vary depending on the area or service providers Notifications panel You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downwards Use quick access icons in the notifications panel to easily and quickly turn a function on or off Access the Settings app Adjust the brightness View notifications View quick access icons Delete notifications Basic Functions 38 ...

Page 40: ...When device is rotated and select Rotate the contents of the screen Editing 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 SETTINGS and...

Page 41: ...e Home screen Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it over another app A new folder is created and the apps are added to the folder Editing folders On the Home screen tap a folder and then run the desired function To edit the folder name tap the folder name To remove an app from the folder tap and hold the app and drag it to outside t...

Page 42: ...ery 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 Security 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 unlock the screen Pattern Draw...

Page 43: ...ice s protection level If Secure start up is turned on and an incorrect password is entered more than a specified number of times the device will automatically initialise If you forget your decryption password you must initialise the device to use it again Initialisation will delete all data saved before initialisation Taking screenshots You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewi...

Page 44: ... conventional keyboard This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing Suggesting words Smart keyboard automatically analyses your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type The longer you use your device the more precise the suggestions are The selected word is automatically entered You do not need to manually type every letter of the word Basic Functions 43 ...

Page 45: ...d 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 to copy or cut 2 Drag to specify the area to copy or cut 3 Select either CUT or COPY Cut or copied text is automatically added to the clip tray 4 Tap and hold the text input window then select PASTE If there is no item that has been copied or cut the PASTE option w...

Page 46: ...03 Useful Apps ...

Page 47: ...nding on your pricing plan 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 Uninstalling by using the settings menu Tap Settings Apps select an app then tap UNINSTALL Uninstalling apps f...

Page 48: ...earch for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact name in the contact list To enter when making an international call tap and hold number 0 The headsets will continue to play sound even in Speaker Mode Making a call from the contact list 1 Tap 2 From the contact list select a contact and tap Answering a call To answer a call swipe to right to answer an incoming call When the stereo he...

Page 49: ...f the screen displays To view missed call details drag the status bar downwards Alternatively tap Viewing call records To view recent call records tap Then you can use the following functions To view detailed call records select a contact To make a call to the selected contact tap To delete call records tap Call details The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge Consult with your ...

Page 50: ...r 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 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 Settings from the mess...

Page 51: ...rry 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 Turn the flash on or off Switch between Select the Normal front and rear cameras mode Select the Face Take photos beauty mode Record videos Select the Panorama Change camera mode ...

Page 52: ...ra screen pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or out 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 and holding the Volume Recording a video 1 Select the Normal mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap To take a photo while ...

Page 53: ...and then slowly move the camera in one direction Move the device by following the direction of the arrow in the guideline 3 Tap to end shooting Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures In the Normal mode tap and hold Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while is held down Up to ten 10 continuous photos can be taken Useful Apps 52 ...

Page 54: ...deos saved on your device 1 Tap Saved photos and videos are displayed by the folder 2 Tap a folder and select a file View the selected file in full screen mode Swipe left or right on the displayed photo or video screen to view the previous or next 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 ...

Page 55: ...fects and tools to edit the photo 3 Tap SAVE to save changes The changes are overwritten to the original file Playing a video Back to the previous Access additional screen options Pause or play the Share images via Message video Share images 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 Useful Apps 54 ...

Page 56: ...can view and manage files saved on your device or cloud 1 Tap File Manager 2 Select the desired storage location Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time 1 Tap Clock 2 Tap to add a new alarm 3 Configure the alarm settings and tap OK If you select a previously set alarm you can edit the alarm To delete an alarm tap Clock You can view the current time in cities around the w...

Page 57: ...ecord a lap time 1 Tap Clock 2 Tap to initiate the stopwatch To record a lap time tap 3 Tap to suspend the stopwatch To resume the stopwatch tap To delete all the stopwatch records tap Calculator You can use two types of calculators the simple calculator and the scientific calculator Tap Calculator To use scientific calculator drag the slide bar located in the right side of the screen to the left ...

Page 58: ...cally and the pre listen screen appears 4 Tap to play the recorded voice FM Radio You can listen to FM radio Tap FM Radio To use this app first connect a headset to the device The headset becomes the radio antenna This option may not be supported depending on the area The headsets will continue to play sound even in Speaker Mode Downloads You can view delete or share files downloaded via the Inter...

Page 59: ...egister 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 Opening another emai...

Page 60: ...ter 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 Useful Apps 59 ...

Page 61: ... 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 On the contact detail screen tap and edit details 3 Tap to save changes Deleting contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap and hold a contact 2 Tap Delete Adding favour...

Page 62: ...lendar 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 from the pop up window to view the event details Useful Apps 61 ...

Page 63: ...h web sites and files stored on your device by entering keywords or via voice Gmail Register your Google email account to your device to check or send email Maps Find your location or the location of a place on the map View geographical information YouTube Search and play videos Upload videos on YouTube to share them with people around the world Drive Upload save open share and organise files from...

Page 64: ...Play Movies TV Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies Purchase content and play it anywhere Photos View or share photos or albums saved on your device Useful Apps 63 ...

Page 65: ...04 Phone Settings ...

Page 66: ... 1 On the settings screen tap 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 certain Wi Fi network tap and hold the network and then tap Forget network Wi Fi network settings On the set...

Page 67: ...aster when using Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth You can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them Connect your device to a Bluetooth headset and a keyboard This makes it easier to control the device Pairing with another device 1 On the settings screen tap Bluetooth 2 Drag to activate it Available devices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap Refr...

Page 68: ...k connection for data instead Airplane mode You can turn off the call and mobile data functions When this mode is on functions that do not involve data such as games and music playback remain available On the settings screen tap More Airplane mode Wi Fi hotspot You can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can connect to the internet by using your device s mobile data 1 On the ...

Page 69: ...ble 2 On the settings screen tap More Tethering portable hotspot USB tethering and then drag to activate it This option 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...

Page 70: ...service provider for more information More information is available at this web site http www android com tether Bluetooth_tethering 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 More VPN 2 Tap If the screen is not locked a notification screen appears Tap OK from the notification scre...

Page 71: ...e detailed settings for each screen type On the settings screen tap Display and customise the following settings Wallpaper Change the Home screen background theme Lock screen wallpaper Set your Lock screen wallpaper Brightness level Use the slide bar to change the device s screen brightness Adaptive brightness Set the device so that the screen brightness is automatically adjusted in accordance wit...

Page 72: ...o receive notification messages Receive notification messages only on particular days of the week Phone ringtone Select a ringtone for incoming calls Default notification ringtone Select a notification ringtone Other sounds Select a sound effect to play when you tap the dial pad select an option or lock or unlock the screen When device is locked Display or hide a notification message on the lock s...

Page 73: ...d the storage capacity for each app Portable storage 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 You can view the current battery information or turn on battery saver 1 On the settings screen tap Battery 2 Customise the following settings Use details View the battery usage details To v...

Page 74: ...o provide your location information Recent location requests View apps that recently requested location information Google Location History Configure the Google location history settings Security 1 On the settings screen tap Security 2 Customise the following settings Screen lock Customise lock screen settings Automatically lock Automatically turn off the screen when the device is left idle for a ...

Page 75: ...orage type Displays the current storage type Trusted credentials Display trusted CA certificates Install from internal storage Tap to install a secure certificate Clear credentials Remove all certificates Trust agents View and use trust agents installed on the device Screen pinning Fix the app screen so that only the currently active app can be used Apps with usage access View details on usage of ...

Page 76: ...oard type currently in use Select a keyboard to use when entering text Android Keyboard AOSP Customise Android keyboard settings Google voice typing Configure the options for text dictation by Google Text to speech output Configure the settings for text to speech output Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed of a mouse or trackpad Backup reset You can back up data saved on your device to another d...

Page 77: ...te and time settings for your device 1 On the settings screen tap Date time 2 Customise the settings Accessibility You can manage accessibility plug ins installed on your device 1 On the settings screen tap Accessibility 2 Customise the following settings TalkBack Set the device to notify screen status or actions via voice Switch Access Create key combinations to control your device Captions Turn ...

Page 78: ...o speech output Set the preferred speech engine and speech rate Touch hold delay Adjust the touch input time Colour inversion Increase the display colour contrast for people with low vision Colour correction Adjust the display colour Printing You can print the content of certain screens such as web pages displayed in Chrome to a printer connected to the same Wi Fi network as your Android device Ab...

Page 79: ...05 Appendix ...

Page 80: ...available for your device First check the software version on your mobile phone Settings About phone System updates 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...

Page 81: ...overage network No network map connection Check whether the SIM card is Dropped more than 6 12 months old network Operator applied new If so change your SIM at your services network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider To change a security code Codes do not confirm the new code by If you forget the code contact re entering it match your service provider The two codes you entered...

Page 82: ...ed on Battery is not charged charging indicator on the display Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too Make sure phone is charging at hot or cold a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the phone Charging error No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG ac...

Page 83: ...ape The screen or case make sure it has not does not turn Proximity sensor problem covered the area around the on when I proximity sensor Make sure that receive a call the area around the proximity sensor is clean Check the settings status in the No sound Vibration mode sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or Do not disturb mode Appendix 82 ...

Page 84: ...nlocked 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 trust is doi...

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