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Useful Apps

Messaging

Sending a message

You can create and send messages to your selected contacts or all of
your contacts using the Messaging app.

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Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges. Consult with
your service provider for more information.

Tap

Specify a recipient and create a message.

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To attach files, tap .

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To access optional menu items, tap .

Tap

Send

to send the message.

Reading a message

You can view exchanged messages organised by contact.

Tap

Select a contact from the message list.

Configuring messaging settings

You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences.

Tap

Settings

from the message list.

Summary of Contents for LG-M250dsF

Page 1: ...ENGLISH MFLXXXXXXXX 1 0 www lg com USER GUIDE LG M250dsF ...

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

Page 3: ...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: ...o 26 QSlide 27 LG Health 28 Do not disturb 28 Ringtone ID 29 Fingerprint recognition 32 Content sharing 34 Dual Play 02 Basic Functions 36 Product components and accessories 37 Parts overview 39 Turning on or off the power 40 Installing the SIM card 41 Inserting the memory card 42 Removing the memory card 43 Battery 48 Touch screen 51 Home screen 58 Screen lock 61 Secure start up 62 Memory card en...

Page 5: ...96 Music 97 E mail 98 Contacts 100 Calendar 102 File Manager 102 Tasks 102 Evernote 102 Cell Broadcast 103 FM Radio 103 LG Backup 104 RemoteCall Service 104 SmartWorld 105 Google apps 04 Phone Settings 108 Settings 108 Networks 120 Sound notification 121 Display 122 General 05 Appendix 132 LG Language Settings 132 LG Bridge 133 Phone software update 135 FAQ 138 Anti Theft Guide 139 More informatio...

Page 6: ...ply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the pho...

Page 7: ... FCC In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96 326 adopted an updated safety standard for 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 de...

Page 8: ...omply 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Howe...

Page 9: ...radiators or cookers Do not drop Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock Switch off the phone in any area where you are required to by special regulations For example do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone Do ...

Page 10: ...g process with an external heating source such as an oven microwave or hair dryer The liquid in your wet phone changes the colour of the product label inside your phone Damage to your device as a result of exposure to liquid is not covered under your warranty Efficient phone operation Electronics devices All mobile phones may receive interference which could affect performance Pacemaker manufactur...

Page 11: ...f you are listening to music whilst out and about please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings This is of particular importance when near roads Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of ...

Page 12: ...t use your phone at a refueling point Do not use near fuel or chemicals Do not transport or store flammable gas liquid or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone or accessories In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew Children K...

Page 13: ...aximise usability Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity such as in the bathroom Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places as this may deteriorate battery performance Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions If you need to replace the battery take it to the nearest authorised ...

Page 14: ...Custom designed Features 01 ...

Page 15: ...d Installing the battery for details Available accessories which are called LG Friends are optional To purchase optional accessories contact an LG Customer Service Centre Available accessories may vary depending on the area or service provider Always On Display You can display the date time signature or other information on the screen even when the main screen is turned off Always On Display is a ...

Page 16: ...s to display on the turned off screen Time Always display the current time even if the screen is turned off Signature Display your signature in place of the current time on the turned off screen Use the Set signature option to enter a signature and change the font Make sure to check the signature not to exceed the input field Daylight mode You can use the enhanced IPS Quantum Display feature to vi...

Page 17: ... or a wide area from a narrow area You can capture a sprawling skyline a packed stadium concert an entire beach and all that your eyes can see and more See Switch to dual camera for details Dual cameras You can use the dual cameras on the back of the device to take a variety of photos and videos of from a tight close up scene to a vast scene Simply pinch or spread your fingers on the screen See Sw...

Page 18: ...ing and standing out against these four background frame effects Fisheye B W Vignette and Lens blur See Pop out Picture for details Steady recording You can use the steady recording feature to minimise extreme motion blur when you take a photo or record a video This feature automatically stabilises your photo or video while you are in motion Tap to activate this feature ...

Page 19: ...rt Bulletin tap and hold then drag up or down To display or hide a menu item on the Smart Bulletin drag To change the Smart Bulletin configuration tap on the Smart Bulletin Smart Notice You can use Smart Notice to get useful information that matches your time and location This widget analyzes your environment and daily usage patterns to provide information that is useful at a specific time and loc...

Page 20: ...Home screen Take the following steps to add the widget 1 On the Home screen tap and hold on an empty space then tap Widgets 2 Tap and hold Smart Notice then drag it to another position on the Home screen The Smart Notice widget appears on the Home screen and its automatic reminder functions start along with an overview of them Tap on the widget screen to change Smart Notice settings according to y...

Page 21: ...tion and optimise it 1 Tap Settings General Smart Doctor 2 Use desired functions Optimize phone Close currently unused apps and clean up temporary files to improve device performance Diagnose Analyse the battery mobile data apps network status and use patterns to view device management information ...

Page 22: ...recording a video and select an app to share it Alternatively tap and hold the Preview icon that appears after taking a picture or recording a video and drag it to the Quick Share icon The app displayed by the Quick Share icon may vary depending on the type and frequency of access of the apps installed on the device You can use this feature only when you take a picture or record a video in the Aut...

Page 23: ...search box to search for information This feature is periodically updated according to the user s feedback Available menu items may vary depending on the area or service provider QuickRemote QuickRemote overview You can control many electronic devices in different locations by using your device as a remote control This feature uses infrared IR signals and operates very similar to a remote control ...

Page 24: ...eature works properly on the device Creating a universal remote control When the device you want to control with your device does not exist in the list you can create a customised universal remote control by arranging your frequently used buttons according to your preferences 1 Tap LG QuickRemote 2 Tap to specify locations where you want to use the remote control 3 Tap Universal remote 4 Enter a r...

Page 25: ...ndo 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 handwritten note Access additional options including sharing and locking notes changing the note pad style and inserting content 3 Tap to save the note Writing notes on a photo 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 Tap to take a photo then tap OK...

Page 26: ...kMemo or Gallery To save notes in the same location all the time select the Use as default app checkbox and select an app Managing folders You can view notes grouped by the type of the notes 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 At the top of the screen tap and select a menu item All memos View all notes saved in QuickMemo My memos View notes created by QuickMemo Photo memos View notes created by Capture View notes c...

Page 27: ...or calendar when a video is playing When an app is running tap QSlide This feature may not be supported by some apps Turn off the QSlide mode to switch to full screen mode Adjust the opacity of the QSlide window If the QSlide window is transparent it will not respond to touch inputs Close the QSlide window Adjust the size of the QSlide window ...

Page 28: ...ap LG Health 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete configuration Using LG Health You can view main information on LG Health and manage the amount of physical exercise and health information 1 Tap LG Health 2 Do the following 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...

Page 29: ...Settings Sound notification Do not disturb and then drag 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 Ringtone ID You can set the device so that it plays an automatically composed ringtone fo...

Page 30: ...rs may be recognised by the fingerprint sensor as the same fingerprint To enhance the device security set the screen lock to a pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is unrecognised or if you forget the backup PIN bring your device to the nearest LG Customer Service Centre and both register a fingerprint and create a new backup PIN Precautions for fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recogniti...

Page 31: ...ch as a coin or key before scanning fingerprints to remove static electricity Registering fingerprints You can register and save your fingerprint on the device to use fingerprint identification 1 Tap Settings General Fingerprints security Fingerprints To use this feature make sure that screen lock is set If a screen lock is not set set the screen lock See Configuring screen lock settings for detai...

Page 32: ... register only one fingerprint and the corresponding finger is not in a good condition the fingerprint recognition may not work well As the preventive measure against this kind of situation register multiple fingerprints Managing fingerprints You can edit or delete registered fingerprints 1 Tap Settings General Fingerprints security Fingerprints 2 Unlock according to the specified lock method 3 Fr...

Page 33: ...ent lock Unlock content with a fingerprint To do this make sure that the content lock is set 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 same Wi Fi network 2 While viewing the items from the Gallery or Music app tap or Play on other device then select a TV you want to connect to For C...

Page 34: ...cting the Nearby devices tab 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 then activate ...

Page 35: ...LG Mobile website www lg com Viewing content from your cloud You can directly view the content saved on your cloud account without downloading it to your device 1 From the Gallery Music or File Manager app select Cloud 2 Select a cloud account and sign in 3 Save or play content in your cloud Dual Play You can display your device screen on a display device connected via a wireless connection and us...

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Page 37: ...s accessories Using accessories made by other manufacturers may affect your device s call performance or cause malfunctions This may not be covered by LG s repair service If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional basic items contact the LG Customer Service Centre To purchase optional items contact the LG Customer Service ...

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Page 39: ...mera to your subject for automatic focusing Quickly focuses on closer or farther objects when you use the rear camera to take photos Volume keys Adjust the Volume for ringtones calls or notifications Gently press a Volume key to take a photo To take continuous shots of photos press and hold the Volume key Press the Volume Down key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned ...

Page 40: ...ction properly Turning on or off the power Turning on the power 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 off the power Press and hold the Power Lock key then select Power off Power control options Tap and hold the Power ...

Page 41: ...erly use the SIM Subscriber Identity Module card provided by your service provider 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray 3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards ...

Page 42: ...rds work with the device For problem free performance it is recommended to use the phone with the correct type of SIM card Always use a factory made SIM card supplied by the operator Inserting the memory card The device supports up to a 2 TB microSD Some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type Some memory cards may not be fully compati...

Page 43: ...memory cards Removing the memory card Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety 1 Tap Settings General Storage USB 2 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray 3 Pull out the card tray and remove the 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...

Page 44: ...e battery Turn off the device before removing the battery Failure to do so may damage the device 1 Press the module eject key to partly eject the module from the device 2 Grab the middle of the ejected module and pull it out from the device ...

Page 45: ...vice specifications may vary depending on the area or service provider To purchase additional batteries or compatible optional items contact an LG Customer Service Centre for support Be sure to use authentic accessories provided by LG Electronics Using third party accessories may damage the device or cause malfunctions 1 Align the indicated arrows correctly and insert the battery into the module a...

Page 46: ...re that no foreign substance or water enters the device Do not put the device in a hot and humid location when the battery module is removed Ensure that the inside of the device does not contact a metallic object or water and does not get damaged Leaving the device with the module separated for an extended period of time may deform the device or damage the metallic contacts This may result in devi...

Page 47: ... may get damaged Failure to follow the instructions in the user guide may damage the device Charging the battery Before using the device fully charge the battery Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger insert the other end of the cable into the cable port and then plug the charger into a power socket Make sure to use the USB cable provided as a basic accessory Make sure to use an LG a...

Page 48: ...than charging the battery in the common way Do not charge the battery by using a USB hub that is unable to maintain the rated voltage Charging may fail or unintentionally stop Using the battery efficiently Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions running simultaneously and continuously Cancel background operations to increase battery life To minimise battery consumption fo...

Page 49: ...an familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option Tapping and holding Tap and hold for several seconds to run a hidden function ...

Page 50: ...ap 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 Swiping Tap the screen with your finger and move it quickly without pausing You can use this gesture to scroll through a list a web page photos screens and more ...

Page 51: ...een may not be visible depending on your position Use the device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books Do not press the screen with excessive force Gently tap with your fingertip on the option you want Touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a glove or by using the tip of your fingernail Touch control may...

Page 52: ... to view all installed apps 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 The Home screen may vary depending on the service provider or software version Status bar View status icons the time and the battery level Widget Add widgets to the Home screen to quickly access necessary information without bot...

Page 53: ...e screen To launch Google tap and hold View a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list Use the Clear all option to delete all recently used apps In some apps tapping and holding the button will access additional options Editing Home touch buttons You can rearrange Home touch buttons or add frequently used functions to Home touch buttons Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons Button ...

Page 54: ...g transmitted over the network Alarm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Battery level Flight mode is on Missed calls Wi Fi is on Mute mode is on GPS is on Hotspot is on No SIM card Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all depending on the device s status Refer to the icons according to the actual environment in which you are using t...

Page 55: ...cess icons to select the function icon you want If you tap and hold the icon the settings screen for the corresponding function appears Notification panel settings You can select items to display on the notification panel Tap on the notification panel To rearrange quick access icons tap and hold an icon then drag it to another position Select icons you want to display on the list Available menu it...

Page 56: ...ting the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold on an empty space then start the desired function To rearrange the Home screen canvases tap and hold on a canvas then drag it to another location To add widgets to the Home screen tap Widgets and drag a widget to the Home screen To change Home screen settings tap Home screen settings and customise options See Home screen settings for details To ...

Page 57: ...for apps on the Home screen You can easily search for apps installed on the Home screen by entering the desired app s name in the Google widget The installed apps list appears on the Google search screen Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag it to another location To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen tap and hold an app then drag i...

Page 58: ...ly one app that existed in the folder the folder is removed automatically Home screen settings You can customise Home screen settings 1 Tap Settings Display Home screen 2 Customise settings Select Home Select a Home screen mode Wallpaper Change the Home screen background theme Screen swipe effect Select an effect to apply when the Home screen canvas switches Theme Select the screen theme to apply ...

Page 59: ...educes battery consumption We recommend that you activate the screen lock while not using the device Configuring screen lock settings There are several options available for configuring the screen lock settings 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock and then select the method you prefer 2 Customise lock settings None Deactivate the screen lock function Swipe Slide on the screen to u...

Page 60: ...em occurs the device is automatically unlocked Screen swipe effect Set screen transition effects to apply when the screen is unlocked This option appears when the screen lock method is set to Swipe Wallpaper Change the lock screen background image Shortcuts Add an app shortcut and directly access the app from the lock screen by dragging the app outside the large circle This option appears if the s...

Page 61: ...alled by the user When tapping 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 Knock Code You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code When the screen is locked you can directly access the Home screen by tapping the screen in a specified sequence Creati...

Page 62: ...ring the current unlock method such as a Knock code pattern password or PIN Until the screen is unlocked you cannot receive most phone calls text messages alarms notifications and more Precautions of Secure start up If the password is entered incorrectly more than a specific number of times the device will automatically initialise Be sure to remember the password If you forget your decryption pass...

Page 63: ...as music photos and videos To encrypt the memory card make sure that a screen lock is set using a PIN or password Once memory card encryption starts some functions are not available If the device is turned off while encryption is underway the encryption process will fail and some data may be damaged Therefore be sure to check whether the battery level is sufficient before starting encryption Encry...

Page 64: ... screenshot drag the status bar downwards then tap Capture When the screen is turned off or locked you can access Capture by pressing the Volume Up key twice First tap Settings General and then turn on Shortcut keys See Writing notes on a screenshot for details Entering text Using Smart keyboard You can use Smart keyboard to enter and edit text With Smart keyboard you can view text as you type wit...

Page 65: ...ext This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard 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 Enter text then tap a suggested word or gently drag the left or right side of the space bar upwards The selected word is automatically entered You do not n...

Page 66: ...ut QWERTY keyboard layout 2 Tap a key on the bottom row then drag it to another position This option is available on the QWERTY QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards This function may not be supported for some languages Customising the keyboard height You can customise the keyboard height to maximise hand comfort when typing 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Key...

Page 67: ...scape Alternatively tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape 2 Select a keyboard mode Splitting the keyboard You can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of the screen when the screen is in landscape mode Tap Settings General Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard Alternatively tap on the keyboard a...

Page 68: ...y tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout One handed operation 2 Press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to move the keyboard in the direction you want Entering text by using voice On the keyboard tap and hold and then select To maximise the voice command recognition speak clearly with the correct pronunciation and accent To enter text with your voice make sure that your devi...

Page 69: ...You can cut or copy text from an app and then paste the text into the same app Or you can run other apps and paste the text into them 1 Tap and hold around the text you want 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 clipboard 4 Tap and hold the text input window then select PASTE If there is no item that ha...

Page 70: ...ext input window then select CLIP TRAY 2 Select and paste an item from the clip tray A maximum of 20 items can be saved to the clip tray Tap to lock saved items in order not to delete them even when the maximum quantity is exceeded A maximum of ten items can be locked To delete locked items unlock them first Tap to delete the items saved to the clip tray The clipboard may not be supported by some ...

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Page 72: ...the area or service provider Uninstalling apps Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users Uninstalling with the tap and hold gesture On the Home screen tap and hold the app to uninstall then drag it over Uninstall at the top of the screen If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours from now you can reinstall them See Uninstalled apps for details Un...

Page 73: ...download them again from the app store This feature is activated on the default Home screen only If you uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher they are immediately and permanently removed from the device Phone Voice call Make a phone call by using one of the available methods such as manually entering a phone number or making a call from the contact list or the list of re...

Page 74: ...ing the Power Lock key tap Settings Networks Call Answer and end calls then turn on End calls with the Power key Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call screen To send a rejection message drag the rejection message to the outside of the circle To add or edit a rejection message tap Settings Networks Call Decline and reject calls Decline wi...

Page 75: ...Bluetooth device that is paired and connected Access many call options Available settings items may vary depending on the area or service provider Making a three way calling You can make a call to another contact during a call 1 During a call tap Add call 2 Enter a phone number and tap The two calls are displayed on the screen at the same time and the first call is put on hold 3 To switch to anoth...

Page 76: ...ntact To make a call to the selected contact tap To delete call records tap Delete The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge Consult with your service provider for more information Configuring call options You can configure various call options 1 Tap Dial or Call logs 2 Tap Call settings and then configure the options to suit your preferences ...

Page 77: ...vice provider for more information 1 Tap 2 Tap 3 Specify a recipient and create a message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap Send to send the message Reading a message You can view exchanged messages organised by contact 1 Tap 2 Select a contact from the message list Configuring messaging settings You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences 1 Tap 2 Tap Setti...

Page 78: ...s If the battery level is lower than 5 charge the battery before using the camera Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual device Photos and videos can be viewed or edited from Gallery See Gallery overview for details Changing the camera mode You can select a camera mode that suits your shooting environment to take a photo or record a video easily and conveniently On the...

Page 79: ...etails Switch to dual camera You can use the dual second camera on the back to take photos by using either the normal or wide angle camera lens Tap to switch the normal and wide angle camera lens Zoom in or out You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a picture or recording a video On the camera screen pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or out Then the wide angle camera len...

Page 80: ...reen tap 2 To take a photo tap Or to record a video tap Taking a photo 1 Select a shooting mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap to take a photo Alternatively press a volume key When the screen is turned off or locked start the camera by pressing the Volume Down key twice To activate this function tap Settings General and turn on Shortcut keys To take photos immediately after the c...

Page 81: ...e scenes shown in the small front screen are shot by using the normal camera lens and the scenes shown in the large background screen are shot by using the wide angle camera lens 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 effects Apply a convex lens effect to the ar...

Page 82: ...e tap MODE 2 Tap and select a layout 3 Tap to take photos according to the on screen instructions To record a video tap Tap to record a short video clip To switch between front and rear normal or wide angle cameras drag up or down or left or right To take continuous shots of photos or videos at specific intervals tap and hold or Tap to take pictures or record videos simultaneously or sequentially ...

Page 83: ...and hold the icon to create a longer video clip maximum length one minute 3 Tap SAVE Panorama You can create a panoramic photo by moving the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuous shots of for a wide view 1 In the Auto mode tap MODE 2 Tap 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 shoot...

Page 84: ...to be slowed down 1 In the Auto mode tap MODE 2 Tap and record a video 3 Tap to end the video recording Time lapse You can take a sequence of frames at set intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time such as cloud movements celestial motions traffic and more 1 In the Auto mode tap MODE 2 Tap and record a video To adjust the video playback rate tap 3 Tap to end the video recording ...

Page 85: ... on the camera This function is available when using multi view or snap The LG Friends cameras that can be connected with the device are optional accessories Consult with LG Customer Service Centre for purchasing This function may not be supported or some options may differ depending on the area or service provider Customising camera options You can customise a variety of camera options to suit yo...

Page 86: ...ittle blur while taking a photo or recording a video Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines Set the locations where you want to save photos and videos These options appear when an external memory card is inserted Save to the internal storage Save to the external memory card Customise auto shooting settings These options...

Page 87: ... Manual mode tap 2 Select the desired film effect Manual mode You can create photos featuring professional touch by using a variety of advanced features Adjust the white balance focus brightness ISO shutter speed and other options 1 On the camera screen tap 2 Customise shooting options 3 Tap to take the photo ...

Page 88: ...selfies by using gestures Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist In three seconds a photo is taken To use this function make sure that is selected in camera options 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 Access t...

Page 89: ...l Taking auto selfies You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and conveniently You can set the device so that when you look at the screen the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically When the front camera detects your face the frame turns white Then if you stop moving the frame turns blue and the front camera takes a photo Tap then tap until appears to ...

Page 90: ...s available each time a photo is taken If you rotate the device while in preview screen the screen switches to camera mode Gallery Gallery overview You can view and manage photos and videos 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 scr...

Page 91: ...encoding Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error Viewing photos Editing photos 1 While viewing a photo tap 2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo 3 Tap to apply changes 4 Tap SAVE to save changes The changes are overwritten to the original file To save the edited photo as another file tap Save copy ...

Page 92: ... the right side of the video screen up or down To adjust the screen brightness drag the left side of the video screen up or down Editing videos 1 On the video preview screen tap 2 Use a variety of effects and edit tools to edit the video 3 Tap SAVE to save changes ...

Page 93: ...ing options While viewing a photo or video tap to share the file by using the method you want Tap from the file list to select files and share them using the method you want Calculator You can use two types of calculators the simple calculator and the scientific calculator 1 Tap Tools Calculator 2 Use the keypad to make a calculation To use the scientific calculator tap Scientific calculator To vi...

Page 94: ...ticular area 1 Tap Tools Weather 2 Tap and add the city you want On the detailed weather screen tap or swipe the screen left or right to view the weather for other cities Downloads You can view delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or apps Tap Tools Downloads ...

Page 95: ... tap at the top of the screen Alternatively tap and hold the alarm World clock You can view the current time in cities around the world 1 Tap Tools Clock World clock 2 Tap and add a city Timer You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time 1 Tap Tools Clock Timer 2 Set the time and tap Start To suspend the timer tap Stop To resume the timer tap Resume To reset the timer...

Page 96: ... save your voice or others voices from important events Recorded voice files can be played back or shared 1 Tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap To pause recording tap 3 Tap to end recording The file is saved automatically and the pre listen screen appears 4 Tap to play the recorded voice To save the location details of recording tap Location To tag a current event information on the recording tap Event...

Page 97: ...e installed software Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error Music files may be protected by international copyright owners or copyright laws You may have to obtain legal permission before copying a music file To download or copy a music file first check the copyright law for the relevant country This model supports Hi Fi audio playback Hi Fi audio files display the Hi Fi icon ...

Page 98: ...r your email account 1 Tap LG E mail 2 Select an email service provider 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap NEXT to register your account To manually register an email account or to register email accounts not found in the list tap MANUAL SETUP Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings tap Settings To add an account tap Add account To delete an account ta...

Page 99: ... 1 Tap 2 Enter the email address of a recipient 3 Enter a subject and message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the email Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts Tap LG Contacts Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap 2 Enter contact details and tap SAVE ...

Page 100: ...ntact list screen tap Speed dial 2 Tap Add contact from a speed dial number 3 Select a contact Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options On the contact list screen enter a contact name in the search box Scroll the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On t...

Page 101: ...act list screen tap Groups New group 2 Enter a new group name 3 Tap Add members select contacts then tap ADD 4 Tap SAVE to save the new group Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 Tap Calendar 2 Select a date and then tap 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events a pop up window appea...

Page 102: ...ent pocket to create events Tap to open the event pocket and then drag content to a date in the calendar Manage images text notes and temporarily saved events You can also share text images and notes from another app and save them to the event box If you tap POCKET when creating an event the event is temporarily saved to the event pocket Add a Facebook account to view information on Facebook event...

Page 103: ... device to easily manage schedules 1 Tap Tools Tasks 2 Tap to add a task 3 Enter task details and then tap SAVE Evernote You can write and collect important information and then share them with other devices that support Evernote Tap Recommended Evernote Cell Broadcast You can view real time text broadcasts on emergency situations such as typhoons floods and earthquakes Tap Tools Cell Broadcast ...

Page 104: ...opy data to other devices Initialising your device may delete backup files saved in internal storage To minimise data loss copy important backup files from the LG Backup folder in the internal storage to a computer or external storage Data in a Google account will not be backed up When you synchronise your Google account Google apps Google contacts Google calendar Google memo app data and apps dow...

Page 105: ...ion first you must agree to usage of the function If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan SmartWorld You can download a variety of games audio content apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics Customise your device to suit your preferences by using Home themes keyboard themes and fonts 1 Tap LG SmartWorld 2 Enter your ID and password then sign in 3 S...

Page 106: ...p Some apps may not work depending on the area or service provider Chrome Sign in to Chrome and import opened tabs bookmarks and address bar data from a computer to your device Docs Create documents or edit documents created online or from another device Share and edit documents together with others Drive Upload save open share and organise files from your device Files accessible from apps can be ...

Page 107: ...urchase music files from Play Store Play music files saved on your device Sheets Create spreadsheets or edit spreadsheets created online or from another device Share and edit spreadsheets together with others Slides Create presentation material or edit presentation material created online or from another device Share and edit presentation material together with others Voice Search Search informati...

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Page 109: ...works Wi Fi You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi Fi network Connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Wi Fi 2 Drag to activate it Available Wi Fi networks appear automatically 3 Select a network You may need to enter the network s Wi Fi password The device skips this process for previously accessed Wi Fi networks If you do not want to automatically connect to a cer...

Page 110: ...omise 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 Conne...

Page 111: ...evices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap SEARCH Only devices with the searching option enabled are displayed on the list 3 Select a device from the list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to perform authentication This step is skipped for previously accessed devices Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file You can send multimedia files or contacts 2 Tap Bluetooth 3 Select a ta...

Page 112: ...Mobile data 2 Customise the following settings Mobile data Set to use data connections on mobile networks Limit mobile data usage Set a limit for mobile data usage to block mobile data if the limit is reached Customise mobile data settings Call You can customise call settings such as voice call and international call options 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Call 2 Customise the settings Some ...

Page 113: ...r device that supports NFC to allow sharing data NFC antenna may be located differently depending on the device type Android Beam You can share files by touching the back of the device to other device You can also share files including musics videos or contacts and open a web page or launch an app from the other device 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Share connect Android Beam 2 Touch the ba...

Page 114: ... other devices via SmartShare Beam See Sending or receiving files for details 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 G5 SE Set your device s name Content to share Select the type o...

Page 115: ...st After connecting to the device the device displays the screen of your device Screen sharing turns off automatically if there is no sharing compatible device in the vicinity LG AirDrive You can use your LG account to manage files saved on the device from a computer You do not need a USB connection 1 On the settings screen tap Networks Share connect LG AirDrive 2 Use a single LG account to sign i...

Page 116: ... the desired printer is not in the list install the printer driver from the app store 2 Drag to activate it 3 Select a printer from the printer list screen To add a printer tap Add printer To search for a printer name tap Search Tap Settings from the printer list screen 4 Select a file and tap Print The document prints If you do not have a Google account tap ADD ACCOUNT to create an account ...

Page 117: ...tion 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 s...

Page 118: ...ag to activate it 2 Tap Set up Wi Fi hotspot and enter the Wi Fi ID SSID and password 3 Turn on Wi Fi on the other device and select the name of the device network on the Wi Fi list 4 Enter the network password This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information More information is available at this web s...

Page 119: ... on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information More information is available at this web site http www android com tether Bluetooth_tethering Help You can view help on using tethering and hotspots On the settings screen tap Networks Tethering Help Airplane mode You can turn off the call and mobile data functions When this mode is on functions that do not involve data...

Page 120: ...point list Network operators Search for network operators and connect automatically to a network VPN You can connect to a safe virtual network such as an intranet You can also manage connected virtual private networks Adding VPN 1 On the settings screen tap Networks More VPN Be cautious that if the screen lock is unlocked all VPN information saved on the device are erased 2 Tap Add VPN network Thi...

Page 121: ...ingtone ID Create a ringtone for an incoming call from a particular contact See Ringtone ID for details Vibration strength Adjust the vibration intensity Sound with vibration Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone simultaneously Vibration type You can select a vibration type or make your own vibration pattern Do not disturb Set the time range and app type to receive notification messages Re...

Page 122: ...gs Home screen Customise settings for the Home screen See Home screen settings for details Lock screen Customise lock screen settings See Lock screen settings for details Home touch buttons Rearrange Home touch buttons or change their background colours Hide Home touch buttons on the screen Font type Change the font face Font size Change the font size Bold text Bold the text on the screen Brightne...

Page 123: ...sensor functions such as automatic screen rotation General Language keyboard You can customise 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 type currently in use Select a keyboard to use when entering text LG Keyboard Cust...

Page 124: ...Low power location estimation Estimate the device location by using low power consumption Camera Save location information when taking photos or recording videos Google Location History Configure the Google location history settings Accounts sync You can add or manage accounts including a Google account You can also sync particular apps or user information automatically 1 On the settings screen ta...

Page 125: ...ise the following settings Vision 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 Touch zoom Zoom in or out by tapping the screen three times Vision Screen colour inversion I...

Page 126: ...ns and gestures easier to use Motor cognition Touch and hold delay Adjust the touch input time Motor cognition Touch and hold for calls Answer or decline calls by tapping and holding the call button instead of dragging it Motor cognition Screen timeout Turn off the screen automatically when the device is left idle for a specified period of time Motor cognition Touch control areas Limit the touch a...

Page 127: ...ter pressing the Volume Down key to start the camera 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 See Fingerprint recogn...

Page 128: ... the type of the storage where the security certificate will be saved Certificate management Manage the security certificate 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 for apps View details on usage of apps on the device Smart settings You can automatically change yo...

Page 129: ...ternal storage View a list of apps in use and 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 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 ...

Page 130: ...iod of time and the memory occupied by an app 1 On the settings screen tap General Memory 2 Tap to set a time slot to retrieve data Smart Doctor You can use Smart Doctor to diagnose the device s condition and optimise it On the settings screen tap General Smart Doctor See Smart Doctor for details Apps You can view a list of installed apps Shut down or delete apps if necessary 1 On the settings scr...

Page 131: ...ver Backup account View the current backup account in use Automatic restore Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app Network settings reset Reset 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 informatio...

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Page 133: ...o the computer or update the device software See LG Bridge help for details The supported features may vary depending on the device LG USB driver is a necessary program to connect your LG smartphone with the computer and is installed when you install LG Bridge LG Bridge functions Manage the files on the device from a computer via Wi Fi connection or mobile data connection Back up data from the dev...

Page 134: ...irmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user s full attention for the duration of the update process please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each st...

Page 135: ...Settings General About phone Update Center Software Update Check now for update Your personal data from internal phone storage including information about your Google account and any other accounts your system application data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence might be lost in the process of updating your phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your per...

Page 136: ... or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM card is more than 6 12 months old If so change your SIM or USIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do not match To change a security code confirm the new code by re entering it If you forget the code contact your service provider The two ...

Page 137: ...cator on the display Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger and its connection to the phone No voltage Plug the charger into a different outlet Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories Number not allowed The Fixed dia...

Page 138: ... sure you are not in vibration or no interruptions mode Hangs up or freezes Intermittent software problem If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it remove the battery and reinsert it Then power the phone back on Alternatively try to perform a software update through the website Check the battery module Insert wrong battery module Insert damaged module or insert...

Page 139: ... 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 140: ...ming such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Trademarks Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play Sto...

Page 141: ...ith the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http www lg com global declaration Contact office for compliance of this product LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B V Krijgsman 1 1186 DM Amstelveen The Netherlands ...

Page 142: ...fice for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point For the most up to date information for your country please see www lg com global recycling Disposal of waste batteries accumulators 1 This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury Hg cadmium Cd or lead Pb if the battery contains more than 0 0005 of mercury 0 002 of cadmium or 0 004 of lead 2 All batteries accumulato...

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