LG G Pad F 8.0, User Manual

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Locking and unlocking the device
Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device
into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a
specified period. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery
power.
To unlock the device, press the
Power/Lock Key and swipe the screen in
any direction.
NOTE
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Double-tapping on the screen also can wake up the screen instead of the
Power/Lock Key .
Changing the screen lock method
You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others
accessing your personal information.
1 Tap > > > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock .
2 Select a desired screen lock from None , Swipe , Knock Code , Pattern ,
PIN and Password .
NOTE
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Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember the
Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock.
Caution!
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If you haven't created a Google account on the device and you forgot your
PIN, Password, and the backup PIN, you need to perform a hard reset. If you
perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please
remember to back up any important data before performing a hard reset.
Smart Lock
You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your device easier.
You can set it to keep your device unlocked when you have a trusted
Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your
home or work, or when it recognizes your face or voice, or when it detects
you’re carrying it.